2027 Primary Care Officer Grant Support

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Procurement and General Services, is soliciting bids through a Quick Quote for a Scientist Contractor (Deputy Shortage Designation Manager) to support the Primary Care Office's federal Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) update, with submissions due October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST via the eVA portal. Award preference goes to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, but only if bids are received within specified thresholds and deemed fair and reasonable.

The contractor must hold a minimum Master of Public Health and at least five years each of experience in state Primary Care Office work, the federal Shortage Designation Management System (SDMS), and federal Health Workforce Incentive Programs such as NHSC and Nurse Corps. Deliverables include updating more than 250 HPSA designations, completing a statewide needs assessment, and completing annual attestations for approximately 10,000 provider records in SDMS. Work is performed remotely under the Office of Health Equity, with Richmond City and Roanoke City listed as jurisdictions. Contract terms require HIPAA compliance, confidentiality of personally identifiable and protected health information, and anti-discrimination law compliance. Background checks cost $50 per check, paid by the contractor.

The maximum bid threshold is $78,000 for 1,200 hours annually, billed at $65.00 per hour. The contract period runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, and the Commonwealth may cancel without penalty on 60 days written notice. Inquiries go to Brittany Davis Minter, Buyer, at brittany.minter@vdh.virginia.gov.