HHS contracts: Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what HHS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 97
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $24.9 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 32%
Open HHS contracts, due soonest
- ARPA-H Comprehensive Organ System Modeling in Outer Space (COSMOS) Innovative Solutions Opening
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- TRAVEL SERVICES FOR NON-FEDERAL PEER REVIEWERS
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- AI and Data Science Specialist Support – Health and Extreme Weather Project
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Modernization of the Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) Surveillance Process and Algorithms Project
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Sources sought for Blood and Blood Products for QNBMHF in Belcourt ND 58316.
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Interfacility Transfer Coordination Services
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
HHS agencies with open contracts
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): 39 open
- Indian Health Service (IHS): 35 open
- Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response: 7 open
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR): 5 open
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): 4 open
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): 2 open
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 2 open
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): 2 open
What HHS is buying right now
NAICS codes on HHS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 20 |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 18 |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 6 |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 5 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 3 |
| 339114 | Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 2 |
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | 2 |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 2 |
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | 2 |
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | 2 |
HHS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $29.9 billion |
| FY2025 | $21.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $24.9 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $-671,885 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What HHS spends the most on
Industries with the most HHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $10 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $6.2 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $6.1 billion |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $5.9 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $5.4 billion |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $4.7 billion |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $4.1 billion |
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $3.7 billion |
Small business contracts at HHS
About 32% of HHS's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $5.2 billion
- 8(a): $3 billion
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $389.1 million
- Women-owned: $361.1 million
- HUBZone: $115.3 million
Set-asides on HHS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 63
- Total small business set-aside: 13
- Indian small business economic enterprise: 9
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 4
- BICiv: 3
- Indian economic enterprise: 2
- Women-owned set-aside: 2
- 8(a) sole source: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins HHS contracts
Companies with the most HHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $2.7 billion |
| Advanced Technology International | $2.7 billion |
| Maximus Federal Services, Inc. | $2.5 billion |
| Leidos Biomedical Research Inc | $2.2 billion |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $1.4 billion |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $1.3 billion |
| Carahsoft Technology Corp | $949.9 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | $907 million |
| Palmetto Gba, LLC | $893.3 million |
| Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC | $822.8 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where HHS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open HHS contracts are in Maryland, District of Columbia and South Dakota.
- Maryland: 15 open
- District of Columbia: 13 open
- South Dakota: 8 open
- New Mexico: 7 open
- Arizona: 6 open
- Washington: 3 open
- Virginia: 3 open
- Montana: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find HHS contract opportunities?
The Department of Health and Human Services posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 97 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does HHS spend on contracts?
The Department of Health and Human Services obligated about $24.9 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 32% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are HHS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most HHS contract dollars were General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Advanced Technology International and Maximus Federal Services, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at HHS?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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