FLEX FY26: Financial and Operational Improvement for Mississippi's CAHs

This contract, titled FLEX FY26: Financial and Operational Improvement for Mississippi's CAHs, aims to enhance the financial stability, operational efficiency, and overall performance of Critical Access Hospitals across the state. The scope of work includes conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment, which may involve intensive data collection and analysis using sources such as the Critical Access Hospital Measurement and Performance Assessment System, alongside stakeholder input gathered through surveys, meetings, and committees. The assessment is designed to guide the planning and implementation of targeted activities that align with the current and evolving needs of Mississippi’s CAHs, whether through a full-scale evaluation for a new performance period or a streamlined annual review to ensure continued relevance and responsiveness. The project is managed by the Office of State Health Planning and Research in Mississippi, with activities to be performed statewide. The solicitation, identified by number 3160008132, was posted on June 30, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The contract falls under the SLED organization type and is funded through federal flex programs supporting rural healthcare infrastructure. The point of contact for programmatic inquiries is Alushus Cooper, Coordinator, reachable at 601-576-7227 or alushus.cooper1@msdh.ms.gov, while procurement questions should be directed to Hannah Wright, Procurement Officer II, at 601-576-7954 or procurement@msdh.ms.gov. The contract will be executed from a base address in Jackson, Mississippi, and no specific set-aside type is specified. The exact start and end dates of the period of performance are indicated as pending but will be defined upon award.