What does Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood do?

The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood program, operating under the Mississippi Department of Health in Jackson, is dedicated to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations through community-based home visiting and family support services. Its core mission centers on reducing infant mortality, strengthening maternal well-being, and fostering early childhood development by empowering families with evidence-based interventions delivered in home and community settings. Strategic priorities include expanding access to preventive care, enhancing parental education, and addressing social determinants of health through localized, culturally competent programming. The agency prioritizes initiatives that engage local implementers to deliver targeted services directly to at-risk households, ensuring interventions are responsive to regional needs across Mississippi’s diverse communities. Procurement activity is focused on contracting with service providers who deliver home health care and individualized family support, primarily through competitive solicitations that require demonstrated capacity in public health outreach, case management, and early childhood intervention. Contracts are structured to ensure accountability in service delivery, with an emphasis on performance-based outcomes rather than transactional inputs. The agency relies on direct award mechanisms and open solicitations to secure qualified providers capable of implementing state-funded public health initiatives. The agency primarily targets NAICS 621610 (Home Health Care Services) and 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), reflecting its reliance on non-medical, preventive, and behavioral health support systems. There are no set-aside preferences indicated in procurement records, suggesting a neutral approach to vendor eligibility based on capability rather than demographic classification. Vendor relationships are built around proven track records in maternal and child health programming, with an emphasis on local expertise and community trust. As a unit of the Mississippi Department of Health, the agency operates statewide with a centralized administration in Jackson, coordinating field-level implementation through contracted service providers. It utilizes standard state procurement vehicles, including competitive bidding and request-for-solicitation processes, to align with public health objectives and ensure compliance with state and federal grant requirements.

How do I find contracts from Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood?

You can find contracts from Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood 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 contracts does Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood award?

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood?

To do business with Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood, 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 Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood?

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Where is Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood located?

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood is located in Jackson, MS. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood

Part of Mississippi · Jackson, Mississippi

The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood program, operating under the Mississippi Department of Health in Jackson, is dedicated to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations through community-based home visiting and family support services. Its core mission centers on reducing infant mortality, strengthening maternal well-being, and fostering early childhood development by empowering families with evidence-based interventions delivered in home and community settings.

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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