National Qualified Representative Program

The Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is seeking a qualified legal services contractor to provide representation, interpretation, and third‑party support for unrepresented, detained individuals deemed incompetent to represent themselves in immigration proceedings. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price award with a cost‑reimbursement travel CLIN, covering a twelve‑month base period and up to four one‑year option periods (potential total performance up to five years, with a possible six‑month extension). Work will be performed nationwide at detention facilities, immigration courts, and other locations as needed, and will include monthly reporting, compliance with 508 accessibility standards, and strict data‑security requirements. The solicitation opened 06/11/2026 and the final proposal due date is 10/01/2026. Key evaluation factors are technical approach, management approach, past performance, and price. • Legal representation for detained, incompetent immigration respondents (both detained and released settings) • Interpretation services in respondents’ languages • Ability to procure expert/third‑party support as needed • Firm‑fixed‑price contract with travel reimbursement (FAR Part 12 & 15) • Base period 12 months + up to four 12‑month options (potential 5‑year term) • Nationwide performance locations (detention centers, EOIR courts, etc.) • Monthly status reports, 508‑compliant electronic deliverables • Evaluation based on best‑value trade‑off (technical, management, past performance, price) • Primary contact: Tracy Ann Thomas Arthur, Contracting Officer (DOJ)