Supplier Registration Guide
How to become a supplier for Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) targets 23% small business goal in diverse-supplier spend. Current annual diverse spend: $5+ billion to small businesses.
Step 1
Get the right certification
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) accepts these certifications:
Step 2
Match what they buy
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) actively sources from these industries:
Step 3
Register on their supplier portal
1. Register in SAM.gov
2. Identify relevant HHS operating divisions
3. Review HHS-wide contract vehicles (CIO-SP3, etc.)
4. Consider NIH SBIR/STTR for research funding
5. Monitor division-specific opportunities
Insider tips
What works with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Healthcare IT is a major growth area
- CMS and NIH are the largest buyers
- Research support services are in demand
- Indian Health Service has unique opportunities
- Clinical and health services have set-aside potential
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