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NAICS Code· 525120

NAICS 525120: Health and Welfare Funds

This industry comprises legal entities (i.e., funds, plans, and/or programs) organized to provide medical, surgical, hospital, vacation, training, and other health- and welfare-related employee benefits exclusively for the sponsor's employees or members. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 525120 – Health and Welfare Funds covers the administration and management of trust funds established to provide health, social, and welfare benefits to specific populations, often through federally sponsored programs. These funds are typically structured as nonprofit entities or special-purpose vehicles that disburse resources for medical care, mental health services, maternal and child health initiatives, disability support, and community-based welfare programs.

1
Active Contracts
$4.2M
Total Obligations (12mo)
26
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
9
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-37.3%
YoY Growth

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AI Industry Description

NAICS 525120 – Health and Welfare Funds covers the administration and management of trust funds established to provide health, social, and welfare benefits to specific populations, often through federally sponsored programs. These funds are typically structured as nonprofit entities or special-purpo...

NAICS 525120 – Health and Welfare Funds covers the administration and management of trust funds established to provide health, social, and welfare benefits to specific populations, often through federally sponsored programs. These funds are typically structured as nonprofit entities or special-purpose vehicles that disburse resources for medical care, mental health services, maternal and child health initiatives, disability support, and community-based welfare programs. In government contracting, this NAICS code applies to entities that provide fiduciary, compliance, grant management, and operational support services to these funds, ensuring adherence to federal regulations such as those under the Social Security Act or Title X. While not a direct service provider, this sector plays a critical back-end role in enabling the delivery of public health and social services through financial stewardship and program governance. The leading contractor in this space is RM ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC, a specialized firm offering fiduciary administration, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance services tailored to health and welfare trust funds. The competitive landscape is concentrated among small businesses and niche advisory firms with deep expertise in federal benefit program structuring, rather than large primes. The Agency for International Development is the primary federal buyer in this NAICS, leveraging these funds to support international health and social welfare initiatives under global development programs. Demand is driven by foreign assistance mandates requiring transparent, accountable disbursement mechanisms for maternal health, HIV/AIDS programs, and nutrition security projects abroad. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high regulatory complexity, presenting opportunities for firms with proven experience in trust fund governance, audit readiness, and cross-border benefit administration. Contractors with expertise in federal grant compliance, fund accounting, and international development finance are best positioned to compete in this specialized, mission-critical segment.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 525120, ranked by dollars won.

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 525120.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 525120, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 2,946 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

88%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

92% of 3,200 total awards

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
525120This Code
Health and Welfare Funds
Usually Single-Bid188%
2,94692% of 3,200
52512NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid188%
2,94692% of 3,200
5251Industry Group
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
Usually Single-Bid187%
3,18092% of 3,451
525Subsector
Usually Single-Bid184%
3,65092% of 3,972
52Sector
Finance and Insurance
Usually Single-Bid171%
55,82685% of 65,508

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 525120 covers Health and Welfare Funds. This industry comprises legal entities (i.e., funds, plans, and/or programs) organized to provide medical, surgical, hospital, vacation, training, and other health- and welfare-related employee benefits exclusively for the sponsor's employees or members. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 525120
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Stop Loss Health and Welfare Request for Proposal
Solicitation # HR2026-06
The Upper Trinity Regional Water District, a political subdivision of Texas serving the Denton County area, is soliciting proposals for Stop Loss Health and Welfare services beginning October 1, 2026, under solicitation number HR2026-06-UTRWD. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 525120 and is managed through the Texas SmartBuy portal, with submissions required via the IONWAVE platform at https://utrwd.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. Proposals must be submitted by July 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and questions regarding the solicitation must be received no later than June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. The contract does not specify a duration beyond the start date, nor does it include details on pricing, evaluation criteria, deliverables, inspection standards, or contract clause requirements. All communications and inquiries should be directed to Mandie Hussel or Jan Morris at the district’s Lewisville office, with supporting contact information provided through phone and email. The district has not disclosed the estimated contract value, specific performance location beyond the state of Texas, or requirements related to representations, certifications, packaging, or special conditions. No attachments or detailed statements of work are included in the available documentation, leaving key elements of the scope, acceptance, and administration undefined in the public solicitation package.
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RFQ: Employee Benefits (Dental)
Solicitation # 819
The California State University (CSU) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified dental benefit providers capable of participating in a future Request for Proposal (RFP) for statewide dental coverage. This RFQ is strictly an evaluation of respondents’ qualifications, operational capabilities, provider networks, financial stability, and technical resources, and is not a solicitation for pricing or a commitment to award a contract. The CSU system serves approximately 67,000 eligible employees and retirees across 22 campuses, with benefits administered by the Office of the Chancellor in Long Beach. Employees are divided into five categories, with represented staff covered by thirteen collective bargaining units, and dental coverage is determined through either collective bargaining agreements or Board of Trustees resolutions. Current dental benefits are provided exclusively by Delta Dental of California under fully insured, experience-rated PPO and HMO plans, with active employee and retiree plans currently noncontributory. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to integrate with the State Controller’s Office and CalPERS for premium payment processing via electronic payroll deduction files, and failure to comply with these integration requirements will result in disqualification. All qualified respondents will be granted access to confidential procurement information and may be invited to respond to the subsequent RFP, though qualification does not guarantee selection or award. Submission deadlines for qualifications are firm, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and submissions must be made exclusively through the CSUBUY portal; no other information or communication regarding this RFQ will be provided outside this platform. Respondents must be prepared to meet additional contractual obligations that will be detailed in the upcoming RFP, including compliance with state-specific data handling and administrative requirements. While the RFQ does not include pricing terms or detailed specifications beyond the integration mandates with SCO and CalPERS, future contract performance will require adherence to state procurement protocols, including proper invoicing, contractual reporting, and coordination with state payment systems. The contract will involve managing eligibility tiers for both active employees and retirees, accommodating the FlexCash option for employees with alternative dental coverage, and maintaining systems capable of handling premium calculations and disbursements based on specific plan codes. Providers must also be prepared to comply with mandatory insurance, security, confidentiality, and data return provisions that will be formalized in the subsequent solicitation, including obligations around lawful employment status, intellectual property indemnification, and response protocols for legal requests involving state data. The CSU reserves broad discretion to modify, postpone, cancel, or reissue the RFQ, qualify or
CSU Systemwide Offices

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about 2 months ago
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NAICS: 525120
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2025068OPS-RFP-Employee/Retiree Group Benefits
Solicitation # 2025068OPS-RFP
The University of Ottawa, as Canada’s largest bilingual university and a key institution in the nation’s capital, seeks proposals for its 2025068OPS-RFP-Employee/Retiree Group Benefits program, emphasizing its commitment to serving employees and retirees in both official languages. The contract encompasses two distinct streams: Stream 1 includes a full suite of group benefits such as basic and optional life insurance for employees and their dependents, basic and supplemental long-term disability coverage, extended health care with optional hospital benefits, basic and enhanced dental plans, a health care spending account, optional accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and provincial coverage replacement. Stream 2 specifically covers telemedicine services. Retirees are eligible for continued basic life, extended health care, dental, and health care spending account benefits up to age 65, with optional hospital coverage available in one division. All employee communications must be provided in both English and French to align with the University’s bilingual mandate. Proposals must clearly specify which stream or streams are being offered, and all submissions are to be made through the Merx platform by the deadline of June 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 525120, is posted on CanadaBuys and Merx, with potential fees for access to bidding documents. The contracting authority is Yoann Fleurance, reachable via email at yfleuran@uottawa.ca. The University, located at the heart of Ottawa, leverages its proximity to national institutions and its reputation in social sciences, health, engineering, and the humanities to support a diverse and dynamic workforce, ensuring benefits are structured to meet the needs of an English- and French-speaking population within a multicultural context.
University of Ottawa

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3 months ago

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2 months ago
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NAICS: 525120
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Health and Welfare Employee Benefits
Solicitation # 2026-RFP-019
The City of Sugar Land, Texas, serving a diverse and affluent population of over 111,000 residents, has issued a solicitation (2026-RFP-019) for Health and Welfare Employee Benefits through its People & Culture department. This solicitation seeks comprehensive employee benefits services, emphasizing integrated administration and management of health plan components including claims processing, utilization review, case management, and disease management. The City places high value on delivering top-tier services and leveraging innovative, performance-driven solutions to support its highly educated and globally diverse community. Proposals are due by May 14, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal. Evaluation of proposals will be weighted heavily on multiple technical factors totaling 75% of the score, including financial stability (30%), cost containment and innovative solutions (20%), population health management programs (20%), and communication capabilities (5%). This indicates a trade-off basis of award rather than a lowest-price technically acceptable approach. Special contract requirements include firm compliance with ethical standards, conflict of interest disclosures, employee eligibility verification via E-Verify, and certifications related to debarment, drug-free workplace policies, human trafficking, and compliance with Texas legislation concerning scrutinized companies and prohibited boycotts. The contract does not specify pricing or contract value but requires proposals to address detailed service delivery expectations and performance metrics. Deliveries and performance are to occur at City-designated locations, with contractors responsible for safety compliance, site maintenance, and adherence to protective equipment standards consistent with recognized ANSI and OSHA guidelines. The solicitation includes numerous attachments detailing benefit plan specifics, insurance policy terms, and administrative guidelines, underscoring a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of Sugar Land’s workforce.
People & Culture

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4 months ago
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