Local Program Evaluation Services

The contract for Local Program Evaluation Services seeks qualified entities to design and conduct evaluations of programs focused on assessing effectiveness, fidelity, and impact through established performance metrics and data collected in alignment with tribal data sovereignty principles. The work requires culturally responsive methodologies that respect and uphold the authority of tribal nations to govern their own data, ensuring that evaluation processes are both scientifically rigorous and ethically grounded in tribal self-determination. The evaluations must be localized, tailored to the specific communities and programs being assessed, and deliver actionable insights to improve outcomes. This subcontract, posted under NAICS code 541690 by the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, is open for responses until August 17, 2026. While specific geographic locations and point of contact details are not provided, the expectation is that performance will occur within tribal communities or program sites served by the agency’s initiatives. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in community-based evaluation, experience working with Indigenous populations, and a clear commitment to honoring tribal data governance frameworks. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type, leaving the opportunity open to all eligible entities capable of meeting the technical and ethical requirements outlined.