# HHS Launches Department-Wide PPE Demand Forecast

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated its first-ever department-wide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) demand forecast as mandated by the Make PPE in America Act. This quarterly updated forecast aims to provide American manufacturers with enhanced visibility into HHS's future PPE procurement needs, thereby supporting domestic manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience, and emergency preparedness. The initiative requires all HHS divisions to maintain and update these forecasts regularly, signaling a strategic shift toward proactive procurement planning and strengthening the domestic PPE industrial base.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate more predictable and transparent PPE demand signals from HHS, enabling better alignment with domestic suppliers.
- The forecast supports manufacturers in making informed investment decisions regarding workforce and equipment to meet federal PPE needs.
- This initiative may influence contract planning and sourcing strategies by emphasizing domestic production capabilities.
- Industry stakeholders can leverage this forecast to identify upcoming procurement opportunities and adjust business development efforts accordingly.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR)
- HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

### Key Quotes
> American manufacturers cannot build durable capacity around uncertainty. This forecast gives domestic PPE makers a clearer line of sight into future HHS demand so they can hire workers, invest in equipment, and keep production ready here at home.
> — Anthony M. Figliola, ASFR Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

### Sources
- [HHS Launches First Ever Department-Wide PPE Demand Forecast to Strengthen American Manufacturing | HHS.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-launches-ppe-demand-forecast-strengthen-american-manufacturing.html) - HHS.gov