HHS Program Support Center

The HHS Program Support Center Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle is a comprehensive procurement mechanism designed to provide the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with flexible, on-demand professional services across multiple domains. The contract vehicle supports a wide range of research, evaluation, technical assistance, data analysis, and policy development activities primarily focused on health and human services. Its primary purpose is to enable HHS agencies to rapidly acquire specialized expertise through task orders that address emerging programmatic needs, support evidence-building initiatives, and conduct comprehensive studies across various operational divisions.

The task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a focus on public health, social services, and policy research, with typical contract values ranging from approximately $100,000 to $15 million and performance periods spanning 1-5 years. Mathematica Inc. emerges as the most frequent prime contractor, followed by Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International, National Opinion Research Center (NORC), and The Lewin Group. Common funding agencies include the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, Administration for Children and Families, and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. While most task orders are not set aside, a notable subset (approximately 10-15%) are designated for small businesses, woman-owned, or minority-owned enterprises. Performance locations are predominantly in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with some work conducted in research triangle regions like North Carolina and Chicago.