Community Needs Assessment & Data Collection

The contract seeks to conduct culturally appropriate community needs assessments within American Indian and Alaska Native communities to support adolescent pregnancy prevention initiatives. This work will involve administering surveys, facilitating focus groups, and analyzing data to identify unique social, cultural, and health-related factors influencing adolescent reproductive health outcomes. The assessments must be designed and implemented with deep respect for tribal sovereignty, local traditions, and community-specific values to ensure relevance and trustworthiness. This subcontract, issued by the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services, is categorized under NAICS code 541990 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Responses are due by August 17, 2026, and the work must be performed in alignment with federal guidelines while prioritizing community engagement and equitable partnerships. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver actionable insights that directly inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of culturally grounded prevention programs tailored to the needs of AI/AN youth and their families.