# ASO Services for Rural and Behavioral Health Program Administration

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) seeks proposals from qualified Administrative Services Organizations (ASOs) for the administration and operational support of state RHT (RHTP) and behavioral health reform (SB3) programs. Services include fiscal management, compliance, and data/reporting functions. Multiple domains and multiple contract awards are possible. The contract may start July 1, 2026, or later, with option for renewal. No explicit funding floor or ceiling is stated; applicants must submit detailed cost proposals for each domain. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Submittable portal. Questions can be sent to the Procurement Manager by May 16, 2026; the deadline for proposals is May 28, 2026.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) (New Mexico)
- Posted: 2026-04-30
- Questions due: 2026-05-16
- Application due: 2026-05-28
- Eligible applicants: Administrative Services Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations, For-profit Consulting Firms, Joint Ventures, Entities with Rural/Behavioral Health Administration Experience
- How to apply: Electronic-only submission via Submittable portal at https://nmhca.submittable.com/submit.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/HCA_ASO_RFP-26-630-1000-0019-1.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include organizations with demonstrated expertise in administrative services for rural health or behavioral health programs, including but not limited to Administrative Services Organizations, nonprofit or for-profit consulting firms, and joint ventures. Applicants must show relevant successful experience as detailed in the RFP. Entities must comply with New Mexico state procurement requirements, have statewide capacity for implementation, and are encouraged to apply with New Mexico/Native American resident preferences as outlined.

## Requirements

Proposals must include all required forms and sections, including Letter of Transmittal, Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, Organizational Reference Questionnaire, Technical and Cost proposals. Applicants must demonstrate organizational and domain-specific qualifications, provide at least three organizational references, respond to domain specifications, pass business specifications requirements, and be prepared for oral presentations if requested. Compliance with resident preference requirements is mandatory.

## Required attachments

- Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
- Letter of Transmittal
- Organizational Reference Questionnaire
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal

## Application package and source documents

- [NM - 2026 - ASO Services for Rural and Behavioral Health Program Administration – RFP# 26-630-1000-0019](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a42e4c4c-f1ce-4748-a538-849e620f1596/file) (primary) — official: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/HCA_ASO_RFP-26-630-1000-0019-1.pdf
- [NM - 2026 - Amendment 1 to RFP# 26-630-1000-0019: ASO Services for Rural and Behavioral Health Program Administration](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7202324c-1a45-4ebf-b38e-ea5b5b18b3df/file) — official: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/Amendment-1_HCA_ASO_RFP-26-630-1000-0019.pdf
- [NM - 2026 - ASO Services for Rural and Behavioral Health Program Administration RFP# 26-630-1000-0019 Q&A](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cc74adf6-9191-4192-a6e8-621204114f38/file) — official: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/FAQ_HCA_ASO_RFP-26-630-1000-0019.pdf
- [NM - 2026 - Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-630-1000-0019: ASO Services for Rural and Behavioral Health Program Administration](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4590e420-6ae4-4fd9-beca-aad8f7852f47/file) — official: https://newmexicohealthcareauthorityhca.submittable.com/submit/350837/aso-services-for-rural-and-

More New Mexico RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nm (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nm.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/aso-services-for-rural-and-behavioral-health-program-administration--8f955e1c53 — data as of 2026-05-09.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.