SHEPheRD
Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program
- Obligated to date
- $125.7M
- Task orders
- 55
- Contractors
- 25
- Ceiling
- $90 million
Vehicle overview
The Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program is a multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vehicle provides scientific, technical, and management expertise to support the public health programs of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases' Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. It has a total contract ceiling of $90 million and maintains a pool of approximately 25 awardees.
The program is structured around competition within specific functional domains, allowing contractors to participate in one or more areas. The vehicle is a full and open solicitation available to all qualified entities.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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60-month base period
- Ceiling
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$90 million
Where agencies spend through SHEPheRD
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through SHEPheRD in the last 12 months.
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Department of Health and Human Services
- Last 12mo obligations
- $500.0K
- Last 12mo awards
- 1
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Department of Health and Human Services
- Last 12mo obligations
- $500.0K
- Last 12mo awards
- 1
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
SHEPheRD contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| ABT GLOBAL LLC | $21.9M | 2 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $20.3M | 1 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $14.2M | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | $10.2M | 5 |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | $10.1M | 7 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | $10.1M | 3 |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | $9.2M | 6 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | $8.7M | 2 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | $7.1M | 5 |
| RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $2.5M | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE | $2.2M | 5 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE | $2.2M | 3 |
| ABT GLOBAL LLC | $1.7M | 1 |
| ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH | $1.2M | 1 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $877.6K | 1 |
Top 15 of 48 companies by obligations.
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is SHEPheRD?
- The Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program is a multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vehicle provides scientific, technical, and management expertise to support the public health programs of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases' Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. It has a total contract ceiling of $90 million and maintains a pool of approximately 25 awardees.
- Which agency manages SHEPheRD?
- Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program is a IDIQ managed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- What can agencies acquire through SHEPheRD?
- The program is structured around competition within specific functional domains, allowing contractors to participate in one or more areas. The vehicle is a full and open solicitation available to all qualified entities.
- How much has been obligated through SHEPheRD?
- $125.7M has been obligated across 55 task orders.
- Which agencies use SHEPheRD?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through SHEPheRD included the Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services reported $500.0K in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715). The Department of Health and Human Services reported $500.0K in positive obligations for General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS 622110). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold SHEPheRD?
- 25 contractors hold a position on SHEPheRD.
- What is the contract ceiling of SHEPheRD?
- SHEPheRD has a program ceiling of $90 million.
- Is SHEPheRD active?
- Yes, SHEPheRD is currently active (ordering period: 60-month base period).
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