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Texas Health and Human Services Commission

HHSC

Texas HHSC administers Medicaid, CHIP, and behavioral health programs for 5M+ Texans, spending $8B+ annually on managed care contracts, IT systems, and professional services. It is one of the largest state health agencies by budget.

$8B+
Annual Contract Spend
$80B+
Annual Budget
20%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Texas Health and Human Services Commission historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

20%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What HHSC Buys

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Medicaid managed care
IT systems
Behavioral health
Professional services
Long-term care
Research

How to Get on HHSC's Radar

The contractors who win HHSC contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a Texas HHSC vendor on Texas ESBD at esbd.cpa.texas.gov

2

Monitor HHSC solicitations at hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/leadership-structure/procurement

3

Target HHSC's Medicaid IT modernization — the Texas Medicaid MMIS replacement

4

Apply for Texas HUB certification for contract preferences

Contact the HHSC Office of Strategic Contracting for vendor outreach

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Texas Medicaid managed care organizations
02Texas Medicaid MMIS modernization
03Star and Star Plus managed care programs
04Behavioral health services
05Long-term services and supports

Top NAICS Codes at HHSC

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
518210Data Processing and Hosting Services
$2.1M avg →
621111Offices of Physicians
$600K avg →
621610Home Health Care Services
$1.2M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →
541720Social Sciences and Humanities R&D
$1.2M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with HHSC?

Texas ESBD + HHSC vendor registration. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Texas Health and Human Services Commission's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with HHSC contracts?

Texas Health and Human Services Commission awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does HHSC spend on contracts annually?

Texas Health and Human Services Commission spends approximately $8B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $80B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active HHSC solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Texas Health and Human Services Commission as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every HHSC solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.