Collaborative Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations

The contract seeks to establish collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and peer support networks to bridge the gap between research findings and real-world application. The focus is on outreach initiatives, training programs, and joint activities designed to ensure that evidence-based practices are effectively integrated into community services, particularly those supporting individuals with disabilities or complex health needs. This subcontract aims to amplify the impact of federal research by engaging frontline organizations that have direct access to and trust within the populations served. The opportunity is administered by the Administration for Community Living under the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 624210 indicating support services for individual and family services. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, and responses are due by July 29, 2026. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work is expected to occur within communities across the country where such partnerships can be cultivated. The emphasis is on leveraging existing local infrastructure to translate research into tangible, sustainable outcomes through coordinated, on-the-ground efforts.