Manages health and human services contracts. Large buyer of healthcare IT, grant management systems, and training services.
FY2026 Budget
$40B+ (operations, health IT, research)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - OSMB@hhs.gov
2026 Trend
Rapid growth in telehealth platforms, COVID-era systems modernization, electronic health records interoperability
Top NAICS Codes for HHS
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541511
541512
541611
621610
611710
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Healthcare IT and electronic health records systems
Grant management and compliance systems
Training and educational content delivery
Data analytics and research support services
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- HIPAA compliance required for most contracts (healthcare data)
- Significant opportunities in health IT modernization
- Administrative and training services readily available
- Small business set-asides common in training/administrative services
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
HHS is excellent entry for service providers (training, admin, HR). Healthcare IT is high-value but requires HIPAA expertise. Grant management systems offer recurring revenue potential. Moderate compliance burden.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. HHS updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
- Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
- Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
- Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - OSMB@hhs.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
- Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.
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