Evaluation of Autism CARES Initiative

The Health Resources and Services Administration is forecasting a contract for the evaluation of the Autism CARES Initiative, with a projected posting date of May 25, 2026. The solicitation will fall under NAICS code 541611, indicating that the work involves management consulting services, and is intended to assess the effectiveness, impact, and implementation of the Autism CARES program. The evaluation will seek to gather data and insights to inform future policy and funding decisions related to autism spectrum disorder services and supports nationwide. The point of contact for program-related inquiries is Vera Proctor, while Russell Grabill serves as the contracting officer for procurement matters. All communication and submissions should be directed to the provided email addresses, and no specific place of performance has been designated, suggesting performance may occur remotely or across multiple locations. There is currently no set-aside type identified for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors.