Bid guide
How to bid on HHS OCIO OPS Engineering & Security Services for Health and Human Services
What HHS is buying and why it matters
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking information from companies that can provide enterprise IT operations engineering and security support services. This includes areas such as IT infrastructure management, infrastructure engineering, infrastructure operations, information assurance, and cloud-based infrastructure and identity management.
This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation for a contract. HHS is gathering information to understand industry capabilities and to help determine the best acquisition method for future needs. Small businesses are especially encouraged to respond, as their input will help HHS decide if this requirement can be set aside for small businesses.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this notice must be submitted by email no later than 9:00 AM ET on August 10, 2026. At the deadline, HHS will stop accepting submissions.
There is no contract available at this time, and HHS will not award a contract based on responses to this notice. Your submission helps HHS with its planning and market research.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in computer systems design services, particularly those with experience in enterprise IT operations, infrastructure management, cloud services, identity management, and information assurance. The suggested NAICS code is 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) with a size standard of $34 Million.
Firms that can provide comprehensive support across these technical areas and are interested in potentially working with HHS in the future should consider responding. Small businesses are particularly encouraged to provide their capabilities.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to provide a completed Vendor Questionnaire (which is attached to the original notice) and any relevant product or service brochures and capability statements.
Submit all information via email to Contracting Officer Julie Rodriguez at [email protected], and copy Contract Specialist John Russell at [email protected]. Ensure your email references the notice number 75775P00126Q00021. All information must be in writing and detailed enough for HHS to assess your capabilities.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is not a contract solicitation, a thorough and clear response is important. Focus on clearly demonstrating your company's expertise and experience in each of the task areas mentioned: IT infrastructure management, infrastructure engineering, infrastructure operations, information assurance, and cloud-based infrastructure and identity management.
Ensure your capability statement and any accompanying materials directly address how your firm can support an enterprise-level infrastructure like that of HHS. Highlight any specific past performance or certifications that are relevant to these services. Since small businesses are a focus, if you are a small business, make sure this is clearly stated in your response.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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