PrimeRFP SCOUT · Agency Intelligence · HHS
Department of Health and Human Services Contract Awards & Intelligence
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows $23.6B in SCOUT transaction volume across 26,143 award actions (trailing 12 months, Aug 2025 – Aug 2026, ≥$100K floor), with an average action value of $904.3K. The agency focuses on public health, biomedical r&d, healthcare programs, and human services.. SCOUT aggregates all USASpending transaction records including modifications — differs from published FY2025 annual totals. See methodology note below. Data: PrimeRFP SCOUT · FPDS.
$23.6B
SCOUT Transaction Vol.
26,143
Total Awards
$904.3K
Avg. Award Value
2026-08-04
Data Through
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Top HHS Contractors by Obligation — Trailing 12 Months
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 183 | $1.1B |
| #2 | MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. | 21 | $805.9M |
| #3 | MANHATTAN TORCON A JOINT VENTURE | 1 | $491.8M |
| #4 | ILLUMINA, INC. | 135 | $445.8M |
| #5 | WEEMS DESIGN STUDIO, INC. | 347 | $443.4M |
| #6 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | 120 | $435.8M |
| #7 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | 166 | $346.7M |
| #8 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | 162 | $277.2M |
| #9 | DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | 237 | $275.3M |
| #10 | ACACIA CENTER FOR JUSTICE | 4 | $265.8M |
Top 10 awardees by obligation · PrimeRFP SCOUT · Federal procurement records ≥$100K cumulative · 2025-08-17 – 2026-08-04
SCOUT Analysis — HHS Market Intelligence
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $29.2B across 43,547 contracts — NIH, CMS, BARDA, and CDC acquisition offices drive the mix.
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC ($2.8B), General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($901.4M), and Maximus Federal Services, Inc. ($830.4M) show the breadth from pharma supply to IT services and program support.
Primary NAICS include 541715, 541512, and 621111 — R&D, systems design, and clinical services are the recurring firm labels.
HHS is also the lead five-buyer for NAICS 541611 and 541618 consulting lanes — CMS/peer-review style awards concentrate there.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
How much does HHS spend on federal contracts per year?
HHS obligated $29.2B across 43,547 contracts in the trailing 12 months ending August 2026 (≥$100K floor). Key spending components include NIH (biomedical research), CMS (healthcare IT), and BARDA (medical countermeasures). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT.
What are the largest HHS contracts?
Top HHS awardees (2025-08-16 → 2026-08-04) include Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC ($2.8B), Pfizer Inc ($1.1B), GlaxoSmithKline LLC ($1.1B), General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($901M), and Maximus Federal Services, Inc. ($830M). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT.
What contract vehicles are used at HHS?
HHS and its components (NIH, CMS, CDC, FDA) primarily use CIO-SP4, NITAAC EWS III, SEWP VI, and OASIS+ for IT and professional services acquisitions.
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