Org Charts Scrubbed and Forecasts Frozen: An HHS Information Blackout

Since January, the Department of Health and Human Services has stopped updating several of its regularly published opportunity forecasts, leaving contractors without visibility into forthcoming solicitations or shifting priorities. In parallel, the NITAAC portal—hosted by NIH and underpinning major Health IT contract vehicles (CIO-SP3 / CIO-SP4 / CIO-CS) — has been taken offline without explanation, further limiting access to critical procurement information.

Internal communications have tightened considerably. Agency leaders have not held public briefings, webinars, or stakeholder calls since the transition, making it difficult for industry partners to clarify requirements or track policy developments.

In recent weeks, HHS also removed substantial detail from two long‑standing organizational charts. The HHS Employee Directory now lists only a small fraction of staff compared to what was available prior to January, and all Office of the Secretary positions have disappeared. Similarly, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services org charts available to external users now omit all but the top‑level chart. Without those names and reporting lines, contractors lack clear points of contact.

These changes may be part of an interim phase during leadership turnover, but they have immediate operational impacts. Without up‑to‑date forecasts, working portals, or transparent organizational information, industry executives face added risk in planning and executing projects. As incoming HHS appointees complete their confirmations, restoring these resources will be essential for aligning contractor efforts with the department’s evolving needs.

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