Blood Pressure Control Project

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Blood Pressure Control Project
Project Period: October 2026 - December 2027
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026
Submission Portal: NACHC Request for Proposals (RFPs)
NACHC Point of Contact:
Cheryl Modica, Director, Care Transformation & Innovation @ cmodica@nachc.org
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) - Phone (301) 347-0400
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Request for Proposals: Blood Pressure Control Project
Proposals Due: October 15, 2026, 12 pm ET
Project Period: October 29, 2026 - December 31, 2027; subject to funding availability
Budget: Multiple awards anticipated; estimated range from $10,000 - $25,000/award
For more information, contact: Cheryl Modica @ cmodica@nachc.org
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The mission of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is to champion Community
Health Centers delivering affordable, effective, comprehensive primary care that is community-driven and
improves health for all.
NACHC:
NACHC is the leading innovative change agent collaborating with affiliates and partners to advance
Community Health Centers as the foundation of a health care system built on accessible, patient-governed,
high-quality, integrated primary care.
* Serves as the leading national advocacy organization in support of community-based health centers and
the expansion of health care access for the medically underserved and uninsured.
* Conducts research and analysis that informs both the public and private sectors about the work of health
centers, their value to the American health care system and the overall health of the nation's people and
communities - both in terms of costs and health care outcomes.
* Provides training, leadership development, and technical assistance to support and strengthen health
center operations and governance.
* Develops alliances and partnerships with the public and private sectors to build stronger and healthier
communities.
* NACHC works closely with chartered State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs) to fulfill their
shared health care mission and support the growth and development of community-based health center
programs.
* Our support to Community Health Centers is organized around the SEPP (science, education, policy, and
practice) framework.
BACKGROUND
The National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. (NACHC) seeks vendors to support better health
outcomes in community health centers by improving blood pressure control across the diverse patient
populations they serve.
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RFP SERVICES DESIRED
Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), NACHC seeks several vendors to collaborate with the NACHC team
in providing technical expertise to:
1. Qualitative assessment and technical writing to support discussions with high-performing health centers
and synthesize findings into a clear summary of HTN best practices.
2. Graphic design and visual communications to translate findings into engaging, accessible resources for
health center audiences.
3. Digital health and technology assessment to support evaluation of digital HTN management tools and
development of a health center-focused formulary.
TIME PERIOD
The anticipated period of performance is October 2026 through December 2027. The timing and duration of
services may vary based on the scope of work and may begin or conclude at any point within this period.
FUNDING & BUDGET INFORMATION
* 2-4 awards anticipated.
* Awards estimated to range from $10,000 - $25,000 per contractor.
SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES
NACHC seeks vendor(s) with a variety of subject matter expertise. Interested vendors should select at least
one area of interest from the list below. Vendors can apply to more than one area in a single application;
each area will be reviewed and evaluated independently.
* Technical Writing. Facilitate conversations with health center staff to gather insights on processes and
practices contributing to high performance in blood pressure control. Synthesize findings and support
development of a best-practices summary.
* Graphic Design. Design and format key project materials, including the hypertension best-practices
inventory and health center practice highlights.
* Health Information Technology. Provide expertise on digital health and health information technology
solutions that support blood pressure management, including evaluation of tools and development of a
health center-focused formulary.
INFORMATION REQUESTED
Proposals must be submitted to NACHC's online submission portal by October 15, 2026, 12:00 pm ET. The
portal will confirm successful submission. Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered.
Online Submission Portal:
Proposals must contain the following items, which are evaluated based on the specific criteria outlined in the
table below: Capability Statement; Qualifications & Experience; Work Samples; and Daily/Hourly Rates.
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Application Selection Criteria:
Rating Factor Points
Capability Statement Capability statement that demonstrates ability to deliver proposed 30
deliverable, technical skills, and/or subject matter expertise. Word limit for
Capability Statement: 500-word limit.
Qualifications & Experience
Resume(s)/CV(s) of all key expert(s)/staff clearly showing tenure, professional 30
experience, and/or education that reflects knowledge and ability in content
expertise.
Examples of previous work that demonstrate proficiency in proposed content
Work Samples 20
area and/or proposed deliverable.
Daily or Hourly Rates for all expert(s) and staff that may be engaged in work
Daily/Hourly Rates 20
are reasonable. Rates should reflect overall cost rate inclusive of any fringe,
overhead and/or general & administrative expense (G&A), if required.
"Reasonableness" is assessed based on market or industry standards and in
consideration of the not-for-profit status of health centers and NACHC.
Total 100
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