HHS Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mission: Enhance the health and well-being of all Americans by providing effective health and human services.
Annual Obligation
$28B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
5
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
HHS is the largest federal civilian buyer, encompassing CMS, NIH, CDC, FDA, ACL, ACF, HRSA, IHS, and SAMHSA. Major purchases include biomedical research (NIH), health IT (CMS, HRSA), public health surveillance (CDC), regulatory science (FDA), and grants management. HHS contracts are heavily focused on clinical research, IT modernization, and program evaluation services.
Top NAICS Codes at HHS
Primary Contract Vehicles
- NIH CIO-SP4 / CIO-SP3
- CMS SPARC
- FDA IDIQ vehicles
- GSA MAS
- NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC)
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at HHS
HHS exceeds 25% small business goal. Strong programs for women-owned, HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms. NIH SBIR/STTR program is the largest in the federal government with $1B+ in annual awards.
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NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Top NAICS at HHS. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at HHS. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at HHS. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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