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Evaluation & Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Services

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Response Deadline08/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The contract seeks a contractor to develop and implement a performance measurement and evaluation framework aimed at assessing the impact, equity, and scalability of programs through data-driven continuous quality improvement methods. The focus is on creating systematic approaches to collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform decision making, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure equitable outcomes across diverse populations. The framework must be designed to support ongoing refinement and adaptation based on real-time feedback and measurable indicators, with an emphasis on sustainability and scalability to broader contexts. This subcontract is issued under the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code indicating it falls under other management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the work is expected to support federal program objectives related to child and family well-being. There is no set-aside designation, and the contract will be executed under the federal subcontracting process.

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Develop performance measurement framework for equity, impact, and scalability of child and family programs using data-driven continuous improvement.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Children And Families - Acyf/cbView Agency

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Timeline

PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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08/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Children And Families - Acyf/cb

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Develop and execute a performance measurement and evaluation framework to assess program impact, equity, and scalability using data-driven continuous quality improvement methods.

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