Medical Surge Capacity Expansion for Pediatric Patients

The contract seeks to enhance regional medical surge capacity for pediatric patients by conducting comprehensive infrastructure assessments, mapping available healthcare resources, and developing standardized protocols to improve emergency response capabilities. This initiative is led by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services and is structured as a subcontract aimed at strengthening the ability of healthcare systems to manage sudden increases in pediatric patient volume during public health emergencies. The effort will focus on identifying gaps in pediatric care infrastructure, aligning regional resources such as equipment, personnel, and facilities, and creating scalable, evidence-based protocols that can be rapidly deployed across jurisdictions. Submission of proposals is due by August 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 30, 2026, under the NAICS code 621999 which pertains to other miscellaneous ambulatory health care services. The performance location is not specified, indicating that the work may be conducted across multiple regions or jurisdictions as needed. Although no set-aside provisions are defined and no point of contact is listed, the scope implies a need for collaboration among healthcare providers, emergency management entities, and public health agencies to ensure seamless integration of surge capabilities. Success in this effort will directly contribute to the resilience of pediatric care systems during crises.