Department of Health and Human Services - Federal Contracts

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In FY2026, the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $306.3B across 39,048 contract actions, an average of $5.7M per award. Roughly 4% of its awards are reserved for small businesses through programs such as 8(a) Business Development, Indian / Tribal, Other Set-Aside. Its most active buying office is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Vendors most commonly compete under NAICS 561320 and 541519. Most of this work is performed in Virginia and Maryland. Its largest small-business channel is 8(a) Business Development, with 1,141 awards worth $1.3B. Beyond Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, other active buying offices include National Institutes of Health and Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. Over the years on record it has obligated funds to 5,837 distinct contractors, and currently lists 28 open solicitations accepting bids. Vendors pursuing Department of Health and Human Services work should register in SAM.gov under the NAICS codes listed above, track the open solicitations, and set an alert to be notified the moment a new opportunity is posted.