HHS Grants QSMO Marketplace Market Research

The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking support services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the HHS Coordination Operations Response Element (H-CORE). The purpose of this requirement is to enhance the nation's medical and public health preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. The acquisition will support three key priorities: responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, restoring resources and capabilities diminished during the pandemic, and preparing for future emergencies. The work to be acquired includes program support and analysis, supply chain logistics, data analytics, technical expertise, operations planning, and administration. The place of performance will be in the National Capital Region and virtual work locations. The timeframe of the acquisition is not specified in the summary.

The H-CORE Support Service BPA will provide ongoing contractor support for various functional domains within H-CORE. These domains include supply chain logistics, technical expertise, data analytics, and operations planning. The labor categories required for this support range from clinical logistics officers to cybersecurity analysts to communications specialists. The estimated number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) for each labor category is provided in the summary.

The H-CORE Support Service BPA will be performed in various locations including the National Capital Region and virtual work locations. Specific facilities mentioned include the Hubert H. Humphrey Building and Constitution Center in Washington, D.C., as well as Building 2945 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overall, this opportunity presents a significant contract opportunity for vendors with expertise in healthcare logistics, data analytics, technical subject matter expertise, and operations planning. The BPA will support HHS's efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, restore resources and capabilities, and prepare for future emergencies. Vendors should pay attention to the specific labor categories required and ensure they have the necessary qualifications and experience to meet the requirements of each domain.