Case management, crisis intervention, and supportive services for government social programs. Find active federal and state other individual and family services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 624190 is estimated at $2–3 billion, driven primarily by HHS (ACF, Head Start), VA (family caregiver support), and DoD (military family programs). Contracts are typically structured as IDIQs or BPAs with task orders, and demand is tied to federal grant cycles and policy mandates like the Family First Prevention Services Act. Competition is moderate but intensifies for large regional IDIQs; small businesses win roughly 40% of awards. Incumbency and past performance are critical differentiators.
These agencies are the largest buyers of other individual and family services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 624190 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win, target agency-specific IDIQs and BPAs rather than one-off contracts. The 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides are common for this code, but the highest-leverage move is to secure a GSA Schedule under SIN 874-7 (Human Services) to gain direct access to agency task orders. Invest in a strong past performance narrative tied to measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced foster care placements).
Most work is awarded via LPTA (lowest price technically acceptable) for routine case management, but best-value tradeoffs are used for complex programs. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule SIN 874-7, 8(a) STARS III, and agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., HHS PSC, VA OIT). Evaluation heavily weights past performance and staffing qualifications.
No federal license is required, but many contracts require staff certifications (e.g., licensed social workers, case management credentials). State-level background checks and compliance with HHS program standards (e.g., Title IV-E) are common.
Awards range widely: task orders under IDIQs average $500K–$2M, while standalone contracts can reach $10M+. Large regional IDIQs (e.g., HHS ACF) may have ceilings of $50M+ over 5 years.
Yes, but it’s not exclusive. SDVOSB set-asides occur, especially at VA and DoD, but 8(a) and HUBZone are more frequent. Check each solicitation for set-aside type.
Moderately competitive. It’s less crowded than 624120 (services for the elderly) but more than 624230 (emergency relief). Expect 5–15 bidders per solicitation, with incumbents winning most recompetes.
Yes. Many primes seek subcontractors with local presence or specialized expertise (e.g., trauma-informed care, refugee services). Register in SAM and network at agency industry days.