1301-26-R-IFBD-00026-V01

The state of Mississippi, specifically the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Maternal and Infant Health, is seeking contracted services to address the state's critical maternal mortality challenges through a comprehensive health initiative. The procurement opportunity, identified by reference number 1301-26-R-IFBD-00026-V01, aims to reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve maternal health outcomes in a state where pregnancy-related death rates significantly exceed national averages. The contract seeks services that will support strategic objectives focused on enhancing maternal health infrastructure and implementing evidence-based interventions. While specific deliverables are not comprehensively detailed in the provided documentation, the initiative appears to require expertise in public health, maternal care strategies, and programmatic implementation targeting maternal mortality reduction. The contract opportunity was posted on December 1, 2025, with proposals due by December 31, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for potential vendors to develop and submit comprehensive proposals addressing the state's maternal health needs.

The documentation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Similarly, the available documentation does not outline specific award values, budget ranges, or financial parameters for the contract. The procurement appears to be open to qualified organizations with demonstrable expertise in maternal health programming, public health interventions, and strategic health system improvements. Potential respondents would likely need to demonstrate significant experience in developing and implementing maternal health strategies, understanding of Mississippi's unique public health challenges, and capacity to support the MSDH Office of Maternal and Infant Health's objectives of reducing pregnancy-related mortality rates.