POLICY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.

Policy Research Associates, Inc. specializes in providing strategic technical assistance and program transformation services focused on behavioral health, justice system integration, and veteran and military family support. Their core capabilities include designing and managing national technical assistance centers, developing evidence-based practice frameworks, and delivering cross-sector coordination for federal behavioral health initiatives. The contractor excels in implementing complex, multi-stakeholder programs that bridge public health, criminal justice, and social service systems, with deep expertise in grant management, stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and outcome measurement for federally funded behavioral health interventions. Their work is distinguished by a strong emphasis on equity, systems change, and sustainable capacity building within underserved communities. The company maintains a consistent and long-standing relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services, particularly through agencies such as SAMHSA, where they have delivered multi-year technical assistance centers focused on behavioral health and justice transformation. Their engagements center on operationalizing national initiatives, supporting state and local grantees, and advancing data-informed practices across public health and criminal justice domains. This sustained partnership reflects a trusted role as a mission-critical implementer of HHS’s most impactful behavioral health programs. Their primary industry focus is in professional, scientific, and technical services under NAICS 541990, with a clear vertical specialization in behavioral health policy, justice system reform, and veteran family support services. They position themselves as a niche provider of high-impact, federally funded technical assistance, distinguishing themselves through deep domain knowledge in substance use, mental health, and reentry programming. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified firm based in Troy, NY, Policy Research Associates leverages its small business structure to deliver agile, mission-aligned services. Their certifications affirm their commitment to diversity in federal contracting, enhancing their credibility and access to targeted federal opportunities in health and human services.