Request for Application: HHS0015504
Agency: DSHS
Procurement Number: HHS0015504
Procurement Name: Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF), EMTF State Coordinating Organization (SCO)
Program Name: Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR)
Release Date:
Submission Deadline: July 7, 2025 — 10:30 am CDT
Executive Summary
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting Applications on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the System Agency, for the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) and EMTF State Coordinating Organization (EMTF SCO). The purpose of the program is to develop capabilities as defined by the U.S. Administration for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities for Health Care Coalitions. The program aims to provide services to build and maintain prepared healthcare and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) delivery systems, advance the development and maturation of healthcare coalitions, and strengthen regional coordination to respond to emergencies that impact the public’s health and ensure the healthcare system can maintain operations during surge events or incidents.