NAICS 621610

Home Health Care Services

Updated August 2026 — federal spending and agency data cross-checked against SAM.gov and USAspending.gov.

In-home medical care, nursing services, therapy, and health support for patients.

Federal Spending

$40B+ annually (VA, HHS, CMS)

Top Agencies

VA, CMS, HHS

Market Outlook

Explosive growth (+10% annually) as aging veteran population grows and VA expands at-home care. Telehealth = new opportunities.

Common Federal Contracts

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Veteran home health services

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Telehealth and remote patient monitoring

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Senior care and rehabilitation services

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Behavioral health and counseling

Contractor Competitive Advantage

Home health is one of the fastest-growing federal markets. VA's caregiver program = billions in spending. Requires licenses but not large capital.

Relevant Certifications

VOSB

WOSB

8(a)

SDVOSB

Top Procuring Agencies

VA

Major buyer in this sector

CMS

Major buyer in this sector

HHS

Major buyer in this sector

Medicare

Major buyer in this sector

Medicaid

Major buyer in this sector

How to Win in This Sector

  1. 1. Verify Your NAICS: Make sure this NAICS code matches your primary business activity. You can only claim set-asides for your primary NAICS.
  2. 2. Apply for Certifications: Most contracts in this sector allow 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications. These give you advantages in bidding.
  3. 3. Target Top Agencies: Identify the top 3 agencies hiring in this sector and research their procurement needs.
  4. 4. Assess Your Advantage: Review the competitive advantages above and determine how your firm differentiates.
  5. 5. Build Relationships: Attend industry days, connect with contracting officers, and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 621610 (Home Health Care Services)?

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NAICS 621610 covers Home Health Care Services: In-home medical care, nursing services, therapy, and health support for patients. Federal agencies spend $40B+ annually (VA, HHS, CMS) annually on contracts in this category.

Which federal agencies buy Home Health Care Services services?

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The top federal buyers for NAICS 621610 are: VA, CMS, HHS, Medicare, Medicaid. These agencies run the highest volume of solicitations in this NAICS category. Register in SAM.gov with this code and monitor each agency's forecast and open solicitations.

What types of federal contracts fall under NAICS 621610?

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Common federal contracts in NAICS 621610 include: Veteran home health services; Telehealth and remote patient monitoring; Senior care and rehabilitation services; Behavioral health and counseling. These range from task order contracts under GWACs to agency-specific BPAs and standalone solicitations.

Do small businesses have a competitive advantage in NAICS 621610?

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Home health is one of the fastest-growing federal markets. VA's caregiver program = billions in spending. Requires licenses but not large capital.

What certifications help win NAICS 621610 contracts?

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The most valuable certifications for NAICS 621610 contracts include: VOSB, WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB. These certifications unlock set-aside competitions where you compete only against similarly certified firms, dramatically improving win probability compared to full-and-open competition.

What is the market outlook for NAICS 621610 in federal contracting?

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Explosive growth (+10% annually) as aging veteran population grows and VA expands at-home care. Telehealth = new opportunities.