Sole Source for Curriculum for family-centered childhood obesity Intervention Program.

The Mississippi Department of Health is seeking a sole source provider to deliver a family-centered childhood obesity intervention program curriculum, with the solicitation issued under number 1301-27-R-RFIN-00002 and posted on July 31, 2026. The response deadline is August 21, 2026, and the contract is designated under the state, local, and education government category with no set-aside classification. The intervention curriculum must be designed to engage families in addressing childhood obesity through evidence-based, culturally appropriate strategies that can be implemented across Mississippi. The program will be performed entirely within the state of Mississippi, with all activities and deliverables expected to align with the agency’s public health objectives and community needs. Cynthia Brasher of the Mississippi Department of Health serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions, reachable via email at CYNTHIA.BRASHER@MSDH.MS.GOV or by phone at 601-576-7011. The contract is not open for competitive bidding, emphasizing the state’s intent to procure an existing, validated curriculum that meets specific criteria for family engagement, behavioral change, and long-term health outcomes. Interested parties must demonstrate that their curriculum has been previously implemented and shown measurable success in reducing childhood obesity rates in similar populations. All proposals must be submitted through the official state procurement portal before the deadline, and selected providers will be expected to deliver the curriculum in full alignment with Mississippi’s public health priorities and implementation guidelines.