Data / Federal awards / NAICS 541720 / Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Health and Human Services contracts under NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: $1.1 billion to 133 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $1.1 billion under NAICS 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, across 525 contract awards to 133 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are MATHEMATICA INC. ($315.6 million), NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER ($128.6 million), RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE ($128.2 million). 5 opportunities under this code are open on SAM.gov now.
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- Agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contract awards
- 525
- Obligated
- $1.1 billion
- Named recipients
- 133
- Small business share of obligations
- 6%
- Full and open competition share
- 98%
- Set aside share
- 1%
- Latest action
- 2026-10-01
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Incumbents at this agency
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATHEMATICA INC. | Other Than Small Business | 33 | $315.6 million | 29.6% |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | Other Than Small Business | 26 | $128.6 million | 12.1% |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Other Than Small Business | 48 | $128.2 million | 12.0% |
| THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 35 | $121.5 million | 11.4% |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Other Than Small Business | 23 | $70.1 million | 6.6% |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | Other Than Small Business | 17 | $57.6 million | 5.4% |
| ACUMEN LLC | Other Than Small Business | 10 | $44 million | 4.1% |
| ABT GLOBAL LLC | Other Than Small Business | 8 | $32.4 million | 3.0% |
| RELI GROUP INC | Small Business | 3 | $27.1 million | 2.5% |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 4 | $22.2 million | 2.1% |
| FUNDACION INCIENSA | Other Than Small Business | 7 | $19.3 million | 1.8% |
| ECONOMETRICA, INC. | Small Business | 5 | $15.8 million | 1.5% |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $13.9 million | 1.3% |
| WESTAT, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 11 | $10.5 million | 1.0% |
| MATHEMATICA INC. | Other Than Small Business | 32 | $9.7 million | 0.9% |
| ACTUARIAL RESEARCH CORPORATION | Small Business | 7 | $8 million | 0.8% |
| THE RAND CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 12 | $8 million | 0.8% |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | Other Than Small Business | 12 | $7.7 million | 0.7% |
| IMPLENOMICS LLCS | Small Business | 4 | $7.4 million | 0.7% |
| INSIGNIA HEALTH, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $5.7 million | 0.5% |
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER NEW ORLEANS | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $5.3 million | 0.5% |
| BEVERA SOLUTIONS LLC | Small Business | 1 | $3.5 million | 0.3% |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | Other Than Small Business | 12 | $3.5 million | 0.3% |
| ADVANCED REGENERATIVE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE INC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $2.2 million | 0.2% |
| RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Other Than Small Business | 7 | $2 million | 0.2% |
| NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ASSOCIATION | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $1.7 million | 0.2% |
| OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $1.5 million | 0.1% |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $1.4 million | 0.1% |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT LP | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $1.3 million | 0.1% |
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $1.2 million | 0.1% |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $1.1 million | 0.1% |
| INSIGHT POLICY RESEARCH, INC. | Small Business | 6 | $943,236 | 0.1% |
| CORE HUMAN FACTORS, INC | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $710,930 | 0.1% |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $612,530 | 0.1% |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $598,975 | 0.1% |
| DOBSON DAVANZO & ASSOCIATES, LLC | Small Business | 6 | $423,221 | 0.0% |
| ROSE LI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $414,992 | 0.0% |
| NURU CONSORTIUM LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $350,000 | 0.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $288,274 | 0.0% |
| THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $250,000 | 0.0% |
| THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $247,055 | 0.0% |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | Other Than Small Business | 4 | $246,000 | 0.0% |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $224,736 | 0.0% |
| WOODS & POOLE ECONOMICS, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $179,000 | 0.0% |
| INTER-INDUSTRY ECONOMIC RESEARCH FUND INC | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $168,640 | 0.0% |
| OLINK PROTEOMICS INC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $106,675 | 0.0% |
| TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $93,080 | 0.0% |
| SYNERGY AMERICA, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $62,592 | 0.0% |
| CAREHALO RESEARCH CENTER LLC | Small Business | 1 | $60,402 | 0.0% |
| SEVEN GENERATIONS ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING LLC | Small Business | 1 | $58,694 | 0.0% |
Offices buying
| Sub agency | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | 295 | $984.1 million |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 114 | $37.4 million |
| National Institutes of Health | 33 | $24.2 million |
| Food and Drug Administration | 37 | $9.9 million |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources | 7 | $8.1 million |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | 22 | $2.2 million |
| Health Resources and Services Administration | 7 | $2 million |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration | 5 | $627,453 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | 2 | $176,800 |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $58,694 |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $504 million |
| FY2025 | $186 million |
| FY2026 | $376.4 million |
| FY2027 | $0 |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN42 | Health R&d Services; Health Care - Other; Applied Research | 142 | $764.4 million |
| R499 | Support- Professional: Other | 191 | $196.3 million |
| AN41 | Health R&d Services; Health Care - Other; Basic Research | 32 | $48.6 million |
| AN11 | Health R&d Services; Health Care Services; Basic Research | 23 | $12 million |
| Q301 | Reference Laboratory Testing | 5 | $9.6 million |
| G007 | Social- Government Health Insurance Programs | 1 | $9.4 million |
| AJ11 | General Science and Technology R&d Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research | 13 | $7.4 million |
| AN44 | Health R&d Services; Health Care - Other; R&d Administrative Expenses | 1 | $5.7 million |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75FCMC23F0001 | MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | LEARNING COLLABORATIVES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH PERFORMING STATE HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAMS | $86,494,432 | $105,609,322 | December 13, 2022 | December 12, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC21F0001 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | MEDICARE CURRENT BENEFICIARY SURVEY (MCBS) | $73,973,949 | $141,804,271 | April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2027 | Chicago, IL | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC23F0003 | MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ANALYTIC SUPPORT FOR THE MEDICAID AND CHIP QUALITY MEASUREMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | $47,908,415 | $48,032,908 | August 17, 2023 | September 16, 2027 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC19F0004 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | DC,KCF,CKCC MODELS PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $44,101,649 | $155,224,207 | September 25, 2019 | September 24, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC24F0198 | MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | 1115 DEMONSTRATION SUPPORT - BASE YEAR | $37,508,727 | $37,508,727 | September 16, 2024 | September 15, 2027 | Princeton, NJ | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC21F0001 | MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | MACBIS DATA ANALYTICS | $32,181,429 | $76,413,680 | February 13, 2021 | April 30, 2026 | Princeton, NJ | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC24F0036 | THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | STATES ADVANCING AHEAD MODEL IMPLEMENTATION TOTAL POP: 1/31/24 - 1/30/34 | $29,428,670 | $29,428,670 | January 30, 2024 | January 30, 2027 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC24F0070 | THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE GUIDING AN IMPROVED DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE (GUIDE) MODEL IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING CONTRACT | $27,253,396 | $27,253,396 | March 25, 2024 | March 24, 2027 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC22F0001 | ABT GLOBAL LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | STRATEGIC MEDICAID & CHIP MANAGED CARE MONITORING, OVERSIGHT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $25,746,840 | $36,825,132 | September 19, 2022 | September 18, 2027 | Rockville, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC20F0001 | RELI GROUP INC | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVATION (CMMI) SEEKS CONTRACT SUPPORT TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR SEVERAL NEW HEALTHCARE MODE | $25,322,356 | $51,622,253 | September 24, 2020 | December 24, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC24F0060 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | MAKING CARE PRIMARY DESIGN AND OPERATIONS - BASE YEAR | $24,256,693 | $24,256,693 | March 20, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | Durham, NC | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC19F0002 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | PATIENT CARE FIRST - PAYMENT, OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY (POM-Q) | $24,040,403 | $127,710,410 | August 19, 2019 | February 18, 2026 | Durham, NC | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC22F0001 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THIS CONTRACT ACTION IS TO DETECT AND COMBAT FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE IN ALL CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES PROGRAMS. | $20,713,189 | $34,023,406 | September 21, 2022 | September 26, 2027 | Falls Church, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC24F0177 | AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | INNOVATION IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MODEL IMPLEMENTATION 75FCMC19D0082 / 75FCMC24F0177 | $19,633,152 | $19,633,152 | September 4, 2024 | September 3, 2027 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC23F0001 | DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS (SEA) 2.0 LEARNING SYSTEM WILL SUPPORT THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) CENTER | $18,133,110 | $23,686,517 | September 17, 2023 | September 16, 2027 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75D30120C09732 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Definitive Contract | 541720 | NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH - NCHS -2020 | $18,101,454 | $38,326,121 | September 21, 2020 | December 31, 2027 | Durham, NC | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC22F0001 | MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN SERVICES TO PROVIDE DATA ANALYTICS SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE | $17,168,310 | $26,794,998 | December 23, 2021 | December 22, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| HHSM500T0008 | ACUMEN LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | IGF::OT::IGF PAYMENT RECONCILIATION FOR BUNDLED PAYMENTS FOR CARE IMPROVEMENT ADVANCED | $17,015,076 | $43,418,195 | September 18, 2017 | August 10, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC26F0077 | THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), THROUGH THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID INNOVATION (INNOVATION CENTER), SEEKS AN IM | $16,742,390 | $16,742,390 | April 24, 2026 | June 17, 2027 | Falls Church, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC26F0166 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | KCC - ACO REACH AND KCC PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND QUALITY LFO | $16,163,597 | $16,163,597 | September 25, 2026 | September 24, 2027 | Durham, NC | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC18F0001 | ECONOMETRICA, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND ANALYTIC SERVICES TO THE OPEN PAYMENTS PROGRAM. | $15,790,143 | $38,477,317 | September 26, 2018 | September 25, 2027 | Bethesda, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC23F0001 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED VENDOR TO IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR THE TESTING OF AN ALTERNATIVE PAYMEN | $15,774,176 | $19,439,496 | January 26, 2023 | January 25, 2027 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC23F0001 | THE LEWIN GROUP, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | MARYLAND TOTAL COST OF CARE MODEL AND THE VERMONT ALL-PAYER MODELS IMPLEMENTATION CONTRACT | $15,380,969 | $25,656,637 | September 28, 2023 | December 31, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC22F0002 | AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT, ASSESSMENT, DESIGN, AND ANALYSIS (RMADA 2) QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM (QPP) MERIT-BASED INCENTIVE SYSTEM (MIPS) CUSTOMER | $14,764,422 | $24,157,070 | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2027 | Arlington, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC19F0005 | MATHEMATICA INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541720 | EVALUATION OF THE PRIMARY CARE FIRST MODEL | $14,631,213 | $44,979,058 | September 16, 2019 | December 31, 2026 | Windsor Mill, MD | usaspending.gov |
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