Public Health Emergency Readiness Assessment

The contract seeks to evaluate the Indian Health Service’s preparedness for public health emergencies by assessing critical areas including surge capacity, supply chain resilience, and continuity of care protocols. The assessment will examine how effectively the service can scale operations during crises, maintain access to essential medical supplies and equipment, and ensure uninterrupted healthcare delivery to Native American populations under emergent conditions. This effort is designed to identify gaps and strengthen systemic readiness aligned with the unique challenges faced by tribes and tribal health organizations. This is a subcontract under the Department of Health and Human Services with a Buy Indian Set-Aside designation, meaning only businesses owned by Native American tribes or individuals are eligible to bid. The work falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is managed by the Omas Strategic Buying Center – Professional Services. Performance is expected to take place in Rockville, Maryland, with proposals due by August 14, 2026, following a posted date of August 5, 2026. The evaluation will inform future investments and operational adjustments to ensure tribal health systems can respond robustly to public health threats.