AHRQ Headquarters
Rockville, MD
Agency facts
- Full name
- Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Headquarters
- Office code
- 75Q801
- Organization
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Parent
AHRQ
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Parent
AHRQ
- Contract obligations
- $128,702,604 In FY2025
Agency codes and contract spending come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $12,468,574 |
| FY2026 | $116,367,971 |
| FY2025 | $128,702,604 |
| FY2024 | $180,129,203 |
| FY2023 | $170,960,863 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westat, Inc. | $60,368,478 | |
| 2 | Research Triangle Institute | $24,766,936 | |
| 3 | National Opinion Research Center | $14,009,176 | |
| 4 | Most Investments, LLC | $6,234,033 | |
| 5 | Mathematica Inc. | $3,979,132 | |
| 6 | Pingwind Inc. | $3,673,838 | |
| 7 | Visionary Technology Consultants, LLC | $3,123,750 | |
| 8 | Cormac Corporation | $2,129,313 | |
| 9 | Chickasaw Federal Health, LLC | $2,074,960 | |
| 10 | Turningpoint-Dsfederal JV LLC | $1,421,967 |
Top contract vehicles by obligations
| Rank | Vehicle | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) | $26,884,193 | |
| 2 | Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC) | $1,421,967 | |
| 3 | Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) | $355,262 |
3 of 4 vehicles listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract opportunities
Contracting staff
| Rank | Person | SAM.gov records, last 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irisneia Merscher | 27 |
| 2 | Kori Best | 12 |
| 3 | Carla Carter | 11 |
| 4 | Brian Nance | 8 |
| 5 | Whitley Miller | 2 |
| 6 | Kenny Yiu | 1 |
| 7 | Parul Mohan | 1 |
| 8 | Jan Welsh | 1 |
| 9 | Audrey Chamberlin | 1 |
About this agency
The Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a civilian sub-agency within HHS, procures contracts to support research, evidence generation, and quality-improvement initiatives across the U.S. healthcare system. AHRQ awards contracts to academic institutions, research organizations, and private firms to conduct studies, develop evidence-based tools, and evaluate healthcare delivery and outcomes.
AHRQ has issued 1,538 federal contract awards since 1997, with combined potential value of $4.58 billion and $3.92 billion obligated to date. Recent activity shows a declining trend: 51 awards in 2022, 56 in 2023, 54 in 2024, 25 in 2025, and 10 year-to-date in 2026. The most recent award is dated 2026-09-30.
The contract competitive landscape is fragmented. Over the last five years, Oregon Health & Science University leads by award count with 18 awards valued at $15.3 million combined, followed by Research Triangle Institute with 12 awards worth $63.6 million and The Johns Hopkins University with 10 awards worth $4.9 million; these three account for 29 percent of recent awards by count. By potential value, concentration is highly fragmented—the top five contractors hold only 9 percent of combined potential value in the five-year window. Westat, Inc. leads by value with 7 awards totaling $191.6 million, followed by National Opinion Research Center at $68.9 million across 9 awards and Research Triangle Institute at $63.6 million across 12 awards. Across the portfolio history, 270 distinct prime contractors have been awarded.
Set-asides are minimal. Ninety percent of awards carry no set-aside designation. Small business awards account for 6 percent of the portfolio, with 8(a) sole-source awards representing 2 percent, competitive 8(a) at 1 percent, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business at 1 percent. Woman-owned small business and 8(a) with HUBZone preference each represent a fraction of 1 percent.
No recent federal contract opportunities or grant opportunities are recorded against the agency in the source data provided.
Quick answers
What is AHRQ Headquarters?
AHRQ Headquarters is part of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services. Its full name is Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Headquarters.
How much does AHRQ Headquarters spend on contracts?
Contracts funded by AHRQ Headquarters and its offices obligated $128,702,604 in fiscal year 2025 and $608,629,216 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are AHRQ Headquarters's largest contractors?
The contractors AHRQ Headquarters and its offices obligated the most to in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Westat, Inc. ($60,368,478), Research Triangle Institute ($24,766,936) and National Opinion Research Center ($14,009,176).
Which contract vehicles does AHRQ Headquarters use most?
The contract vehicles AHRQ Headquarters and its offices obligated the most through in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) ($26,884,193), Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC) ($1,421,967) and Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) ($355,262). Orders through any contract vehicle obligated $28,661,422 in those years, 22% of its contract obligations.
What is AHRQ Headquarters's latest contract opportunity?
The latest contract opportunity from AHRQ Headquarters is Accelerating Change and Transformation in Organizations and Networks (ACTION) IV IDIQ, pre-solicitation, posted October 2, 2019.
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