XL EagleHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)
HHS stands for Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal department for health and social services. It includes the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Indian Health Service.
HHS spends heavily through grants, but its operating divisions also buy IT, research support, lab supplies, facility services, and medical products. Each division has its own contracting offices.
Why it matters to a small contractor
HHS can look like it only funds grants, but its campuses, labs, and clinics need maintenance, cleaning, security, and supplies. Target the specific division whose buildings are near you, not HHS as a whole.
Example
A lab supply distributor finds an NIH request for quote for laboratory consumables and submits pricing on SAM.gov.
HHS: common questions
What agencies are part of HHS?
Major parts include NIH, CDC, FDA, CMS, IHS, and other offices. Agency structures have shifted in recent years, so check the current organization chart.
Is an HHS grant the same as a contract?
No. A grant funds a recipient's own project, while a contract buys goods or services for the government's use.
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