2027 Primary Care Officer Grant Support

The Virginia Department of Health’s Primary Care Office is seeking a contractor to support the 2027 HRSA update of Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). The work involves extensive use of the federal Shortage Designation Management System (SDMS) to edit contiguous areas and census tract boundaries, update and attest provider location data, and assist Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) with their concurrent updates. Additionally, the contractor will provide technical assistance for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site applications and related technical support. • Update HPSA designations using SDMS following the 2020 Census changes. • Verify and attest provider location information for FQHCs. • Deliver technical assistance for NHSC site application processes. • Coordinate with HRSA and state health officials to ensure accurate data integration. • Provide ongoing grant‑support services throughout 2027.