What procurement vehicles does HHS prioritize for research and development?

HHS frequently utilizes Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and Innovative Solutions Openings (ISOs) to solicit cutting-edge research in therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices from industry partners.

How can vendors position themselves to win contracts with the NIH or FDA?

Vendors should focus on demonstrating technical expertise in clinical research, life sciences, or health data analytics, while ensuring their capabilities align with the specific mission-office focus areas like Health Science Futures or Resilient Systems.

Are there specific set-asides common within HHS procurement?

HHS actively supports small business participation, frequently utilizing 8(a) business development, HUBZone, and woman-owned small business set-asides for IT support, laboratory maintenance, and administrative professional services.

Federal Agency

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

10,000 solicitations and awards indexed. Spanning 16 sub-agencies and 134 contracting offices.

Federal hierarchy navigation10,000 solicitations16 sub-agencies134 officesTop NAICS 334516

Solicitations

10K

Federal records indexed

Sub-Agencies

Hierarchy branches

Offices

134

Contracting offices

Top NAICS

334516

1,839 opp

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Mission, scope, and contracting profile of DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

The Department of Health and Human Services procures advanced medical research, clinical diagnostics, and specialized laboratory instrumentation to support its diverse sub-agencies like the NIH and FDA. Vendors compete for contracts involving innovative therapeutic development, health information technology systems, and mission-critical scientific equipment to advance public health outcomes.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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