What does Department of Health do?

The Department of Health focuses on advancing public health outcomes through scientific research, environmental monitoring, and data-driven policy support. Its core mission centers on understanding and mitigating health risks tied to environmental exposures, infectious agents, and pharmaceutical vulnerabilities. Strategic priorities include enhancing air quality forecasting models, expanding microbiome research capabilities, and developing risk assessment tools for drug safety, all grounded in rigorous analytical and laboratory science. Programs emphasize longitudinal health trend analysis, biomonitoring of vulnerable populations, and organizational effectiveness within federal health agencies to ensure responsive governance. Procurement patterns reveal a strong reliance on external scientific and technical expertise to supplement internal capacity. The agency frequently engages consultants for environmental analysis, biotechnology research, systems design, and specialized laboratory services. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive solicitation processes, with a preference for performance-based, outcome-oriented agreements that align with evidence-based public health objectives. Services are procured on an as-needed basis to support time-sensitive research initiatives and regulatory decision-making. Industry preferences are concentrated in scientific and technical consulting, particularly in biotechnology research, environmental analysis, and health data systems design. The agency consistently targets NAICS categories such as 541714 (biotech R&D), 541620 (environmental consulting), and 541512 (computer systems design), reflecting its need for cutting-edge analytical capabilities. Janitorial and human resources consulting services are procured to maintain operational continuity, but these are secondary to its scientific mandate. No set-asides are indicated, suggesting a focus on technical merit over demographic or socioeconomic preferences in vendor selection. The Department of Health operates under the Government of Canada and serves as the central authority for national public health policy, research, and regulation. It maintains a federal-wide scope with no localized geographic footprint, coordinating efforts across Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Procurement is conducted through open competitive processes, leveraging standard federal contracting vehicles to secure specialized, non-routine services critical to its mission.

How do I find contracts from Department of Health?

You can find contracts from Department of Health on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What industries does Department of Health contract in?

Department of Health primarily contracts in the following industries: (NAICS ). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Department of Health award?

Department of Health has awarded 13 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $0 in obligations across 12 contractors. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Department of Health?

To do business with Department of Health, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Department of Health?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Department of Health in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

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Federal Agency

Department of Health

Part of Government of Canada

The Department of Health focuses on advancing public health outcomes through scientific research, environmental monitoring, and data-driven policy support. Its core mission centers on understanding and mitigating health risks tied to environmental exposures, infectious agents, and pharmaceutical vulnerabilities.

Department of Health is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department of Health has issued 13 awards and worked with 12 contractors. It currently has 5 open contract opportunities.

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Recent Department of Health Contracts

The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.

SWIFT CURRENT CREEK IN SASKATCHEWAN - COLLECTION OF SURFACE WATER SAMPLES FOR PESTICIDES ANALYSIS

Department of Health1000272838NAICS 541380

$36KJul 20Due Aug 4

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Top Department of Health Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
OXARO Inc.	$0	1
1605954 Ontario Inc	$0	1
The University of California San Diego	$0	1
Daniels Sharpsmart Canada Limited	$0	1
Fisher Scientific	$0	1
McMaster University	$0	1
University of Manitoba	$0	1
R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.	$0	1
Cistel Technology Inc	$0	1
Precise Fire Protection Inc.	$0	1