FDA-EASS

ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION SUPPORT SERVICES
(FDA-EASS)

Draft RFP #: FDASSN125075
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Contracting Office: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Acquisition and Grants Services
Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), Task/Delivery Order
Contract Ceiling: $100,000,000
NAICS Code: 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
Business Pools: Small Business Set-Aside
Expected Release Date: September 2025 (Deltek Estimate)
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: SAM.gov Previous Sources Sought Opportunity Posting

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The FDA is preparing a recompete of its Engineering and Application Support Services to enhance and modernize its IT infrastructure and systems in support of its critical public health mission. The opportunity aims to establish a robust enterprise IT framework to accelerate digital transformation through DevSecOps, Cloud Adoption, and Agile Engineering. With a $100M ceiling and emphasis on modernization, this BPA is a strategic opportunity for small businesses with deep IT capabilities and past performance in federal healthcare IT delivery.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄 View Draft RFP on SAM.gov
📄 Opportunity Details on GovWin IQ

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Innovation Services and Prototyping
●    DevSecOps Engineering Support
●    Cloud Computing / Cloud Adoption
●    Microservices Development
●    Infrastructure Modernization
●    Application Design and Integration Services
●    Enterprise Architecture Support
●    Project/Task Order Management
●    Endpoint Engineering Services
●    Transition Activities

Tech Stack Considerations:
Cloud-Native, Microservices, Containerization, API-based Architecture, SDN, Agile, DevOps, ITIL, ITAM

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA ( IF APPLICABLE )

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    DevSecOps
●    Cloud Infrastructure
●    Software Development (Agile)
●    Enterprise Architecture
●    Cybersecurity Compliance
●    IT Modernization
●    Data Engineering and Microservices

Additional Points Criteria

●    Past performance on BPA contracts
●    History of work with FDA or HHS
●    Possession of technical certifications (e.g., ISO, CMMI)
●    Experience supporting large-scale user environments
●    Facility security clearances (if applicable)

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Review and align past performance to scope areas
●    Engage teaming partners for full coverage of scope
●    Prepare technical narratives and validated work samples
●    Monitor FDA OIMT & CIO-related announcements
●    Prepare for fast turnaround once RFP is released

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Proven track record in federal IT modernization
●    Experience with FDA, HHS, or similar health-focused agencies
●    Technical expertise in Agile, Cloud, DevSecOps
●    Strong compliance and security credentials
●    Scalable talent pool for multiple task orders

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (HHS, last 5 years)

Over the past five years, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has invested heavily in Custom Computer Programming Services, with a clear concentration of obligations among a select group of Other Than Small Business (OTSB) vendors. Leading the field by a significant margin is General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., which secured over $764 million in federal action obligations—nearly doubling that of the next highest vendor.

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. follows as a strong second, earning approximately $492 million, reflecting its longstanding presence and capability in the federal IT space. Close behind, SOFTRAMS LLC and Sapient Government Services, Inc. are nearly neck-and-neck, each receiving over $365 million, marking them as highly competitive players in this domain.
A tier below, firms like Cognosante MVH LLC, Nava PBC, and Ad Hoc LLC have also made notable gains, with awards ranging between $180 million and $280 million, indicating strong and consistent performance in delivering custom programming services. The rest of the top 20 vendors exhibit a more evenly distributed share of obligations, with each securing between $70 million and $175 million.

This distribution of awards demonstrates HHS’s strategic engagement with both major IT integrators and dynamic mid-sized firms. It underscores the agency’s ongoing demand for adaptable, custom-built digital solutions—spanning modernization, integration, and mission-critical support—delivered by a diverse set of capable contractors.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at HHS

This chart highlights 20 top vendors that have secured custom computer programming service contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), each valued between $10 million and $50 million.

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. leads with over $206 million in total obligations — significantly above the filtered range — followed by REI Systems, Inc. ($125M) and Sapient Government Services, Inc. ($85M). These three firms dominate the field, indicating strong, ongoing relationships with HHS. Mid-tier vendors like Revacomm Inc., Sparksoft Corporation, and Oddball, Inc. have totals between $68M and $74M, while Black Canyon Consulting and Ad Hoc LLC range from $47M to $56M.

The remaining vendors round out the list with totals mostly in the $30M–$45M range, reflecting solid but more focused engagements.
For anyone looking to form teaming partnerships in federal health IT, these vendors represent experienced, capable players in HHS custom programming work.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

At rTurner Consulting, we help GovCon firms win complex technical opportunities. Our services include:

●    Strategic teaming and matchmaking with partners experienced in DevSecOps, Cloud, and FDA/HHS delivery
●    Proposal development and writing tailored to FDA’s IT modernization priorities
●    Incumbent and competitive intelligence to inform pricing, compliance, and differentiators
●    Technical solutioning aligned with Agile delivery, microservices, and API-based architectures
●    Capture coaching and readiness reviews to strengthen positioning for BPA and task order awards

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    SAM.gov Opportunity Posting
●    GovWin IQ Opportunity Posting 
●    FPDSplus Contract Analysis

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