Federal Occupational Health (FOH) Clinical East Staffing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Program Support Center (PSC) / Federal Occupational Health (FOH), has issued a Sources Sought notice for Clinical East Staffing. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Personal Service Contractors (PerSCs) for comprehensive occupational health services across the FOH Clinical Eastern Region. This is not a solicitation but for project planning purposes. Responses are due February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
FOH provides occupational health services (OHS) to federal agencies, serving over 1 million federal employees. The contractor will provide PerSCs, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses, to deliver FOH services at designated Service Provision Sites (SPSs). These services encompass:
- Clinical Health Services (CHS): Occupational health examinations (pre-placement, surveillance, etc.), immunizations, health screenings, case reviews, travel medicine, exposure testing, health education, and workplace medical emergency response.
- Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS)
- Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS)
- Behavioral Health Services (BHS) PerSCs must possess appropriate credentials, licensure, and certifications, and adhere to national standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, American Medical Association).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Award: Fourth Quarter FY 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Five (5) years (12-month base + four 12-month option periods)
- Questions Due: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Responses Due: February 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
Information Sought
Interested companies should provide a capability statement (limited to 10 pages) detailing:
- Up to three similar projects completed within the last three years (customer, POC, contract value, period, description, CPARS availability).
- Feedback on attachments and answers to all questions in the "RFI Questions – Clinical East" document (e.g., management infrastructure, GSA contracts, NAICS, geographic experience, subcontracting plans, security clearances, TJC certifications).
- A cover letter with company details (Name, Address, UEI, POC, Business Size, GWAC/GSA vehicles, Type of Company, Teaming arrangements).
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should be included in responses. Any resulting solicitation will be announced on SAM.gov.