Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #RFR#157
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Solicits Human-Centered Design Strategist Services (Functional Area 9)
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
RFR#157
NAICS
541618
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is seeking Human-Centered Design Strategist services under Functional Area 9, as specified in RFR#157. - Government Buyer: - Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) - Procurement managed by Shirelle GREEN, Procurement Officer - Eligible Vendors: - Only Master Contractors awarded a Master Contract in 2023 for Functional Area 9 may respond - Products/Services Requested: - Human-Centered Design Strategist services - Focus on consulting and strategy for human-centered design initiatives - Submission Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted via the eMMA portal - Submissions must include two parts: 'Technical and PIA' and 'Financial,' with company details - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict eligibility limited to pre-qualified Master Contractors under Functional Area 9 - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced - Detailed instructions provided in RFR_#157_MD78SMESrHumanCenteredDesignStrategistRFR04282026.docx
Description
This solicitation is issued by the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and is open for submissions until May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. It is a Request for Proposal (RFP) under Functional Area 9, and only Master Contractors who received a Master Contract award under this area in 2023 are eligible to participate. Submissions must be made via the eMMA portal and include two parts labeled "Technical and PIA" and "Financial" with company details. All questions must be submitted by May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, directed only to the Procurement Officer.