Coordination and Facilitation of Assistance to Families of Children with Hearing Loss

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Department of Health’s Community Health Administration, is seeking a contractor to support the Guide By Your Side program in coordination with the DC EHDI Program. The contractor will be responsible for working directly with families and young children affected by hearing loss to ensure timely access to essential resources, services, and support systems that promote optimal developmental outcomes. This includes facilitating communication, guiding families through complex healthcare and educational systems, and providing culturally competent, family-centered assistance to enhance long-term care coordination. The effort is focused on improving outcomes for children with hearing loss by empowering families with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to navigate diagnosis, intervention, and ongoing care. The contractor must demonstrate experience in early childhood hearing loss services, family advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration within public health frameworks. While specific details such as set-aside status, NAICS code, or place of performance are not provided, the initiative underscores the District’s commitment to equitable access to hearing loss support services and requires a responsive, compassionate, and highly coordinated approach to serve vulnerable populations across the District.