Website Design, Development, and Maintenance Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office on Women's Health (OWH), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Website Design, Development, and Maintenance Support. This effort aims to gather information from qualified vendors for the Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) WomensHealth.gov website and related digital products. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Support (Draft)
OWH seeks support to maintain, enhance, and expand its digital presence. Key areas include:
- Website Operations and Maintenance: CMS support, code maintenance, performance monitoring, security compliance, and governance coordination.
- Agile Web Development: Iterative development, front-end/back-end development, API development, integrations, and feature enhancements.
- User Experience (UX) and Design: Human-centered design, UX/UI research and testing, and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
- Audience Research and User Testing: Usability testing, analytics interpretation, and audience research.
- Digital Communications Support: Outreach campaigns, webinar support, virtual events, and health storytelling.
Anticipated Contract Information
- NAICS Code (anticipated): 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) with a size standard of $34 million.
- Period of Performance (anticipated): One (1) 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to inform acquisition strategy, including small businesses).
Capability Requirements
Vendors should demonstrate capabilities in federal digital services delivery, agile software development, CMS-based web platform development, API development, cloud-hosted web operations, Section 508 accessibility, federal web governance, data analytics, and digital communications strategy.
Submission Instructions
Interested vendors must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages) including company details (name, UEI, SAM registration), business size/socioeconomic status, primary NAICS code, relevant contract vehicles, point of contact, relevant past performance (last five years), and capability to perform as a prime contractor. Feedback on the recommended NAICS code is also welcome.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 9, 2026
- Response Deadline: March 20, 2026
Contact Information
Responses and questions should be directed to Cynthia Gray, Contracting Officer, at Cynthia.Gray@hhs.gov.