Sources Sought - HHS OCIO Vendor Management Support Services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for small business capabilities in providing program and project management support to establish, operate, and mature a Vendor Management Office focused on software vendor and licensing agreement oversight within HHS. This notice is strictly for planning and market intelligence purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or any commitment to award a contract. Respondents must be qualified small businesses, including 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, VOSB, and WOSB entities, and must submit information by the deadline of July 20, 2026. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs incurred in responding, and the government retains full rights to use all submitted information in future solicitations without notification or feedback to respondents. All responses must be received by the specified deadline, and no inquiries regarding the assessment of capabilities or the outcomes of this market research will be addressed by the government. The effort is targeted toward identifying small business partners with expertise in managing software licensing and vendor relationships to support HHS operational needs. The point of contact for this notice is Joseph Kozar at joseph.kozar@hhs.gov, with Julie Rodriguez as the secondary point of contact. The performance location is Rockville, Maryland, and the NAICS code associated with this effort is 541611. This Notice is not a competitive procurement opportunity and does not obligate the government to issue any future contract, nor does it constitute a formal request for quotes or proposals.