# FHC Transformation Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) RFQ The Foundation for Healthy Communities (FHC), under the CMS/HHS-funded GO-NORTH Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program, seeks qualified professionals to join the Transformation Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) specialist roster. T-TAC provides technical assistance to rural New Hampshire healthcare organizations and FHC subrecipients in implementing rural health transformation initiatives, offering consulting in up to eleven core areas: population health, chronic disease and care coordination; EMS transformation; rural workforce development and training; health IT, interoperability, and innovation; cybersecurity; value-based payment and ACO readiness; rural hospital finance and sustainability; community behavioral health; grant writing and management; strategic/leadership management; and financial management and audit support. Qualified applicants may serve as individual specialists or organizational teams, delivering technical assistance, needs assessment, strategy, operational solution implementation, and capacity-building. Awards are made on a rolling basis for Budget Period 1 (up to $4,000,000 through September 30, 2027); proposals are accepted while funds remain available. Selection to the T-TAC roster does not guarantee a minimum contract value; work is awarded via individual task orders. Rate benchmarks and responsibilities are defined and vendor-neutrality in service delivery is required. ## Key facts - Status: Open - Type: RFP - Issued by: Foundation for Healthy Communities (FHC); Supported by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Governor’s Office of New Opportunities for Rural Transformational Health (GO-NORTH) (New Hampshire) - Posted: 2026-07-27 - Funding: $4.0M - Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations (NH-based, in good standing), For-profit organizations (NH-based), Community-based organizations (NH-based) - How to apply: Submit a single PDF proposal by email. The RFQ (Updated October 2026) gives two addresses: its Submission Instructions say FHC-T-TAC@healthynh.org, while its summary table lists GO-NORTH-FHC@healthynh.org (also the address for questions). Confirm with FHC which to use. Work samples and rate schedul… - Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS) - Official source: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/FHC-GO-NORTH-RH-T-TAC-RFQ-OCTOBER-2026.pdf ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are New Hampshire-based nonprofit, for-profit, and community-based organizations. Nonprofits must be in good standing with the NH Secretary of State. Respondents must provide qualified professionals with at least five years of direct experience in proposed Core Areas and demonstrated experience with rural health organizations, safety-net providers, or rural communities (New England/NH experience preferred). Minimum three professional references with full contact info are required. ## Requirements Proposals must specify one or more of eleven T-TAC Core Areas, addressing relevant expertise, at least two examples of comparable rural technical assistance (TA)/consulting engagements with outcomes, and provide up to two work samples per Core Area. Include a staffing plan, complete rate schedule, and professional references (minimum three). Proposals must state readiness to coordinate with other T-TAC consultants, document approach for organizations with limited capacity, and comply with 2 CFR Part 200. Proposed rates must adhere to FHC benchmarks ($75–$250/hour by role; see RFQ for detail). Subcontractors require prior FHC approval. Vendor-neutrality is required and product/service tie-ins are prohibited unless a conflict management plan is FHC-approved. Indirect costs are not permitted. Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee contract volume; selection is for eligibility to receive task orders as determined by FHC or subrecipients. ## Required attachments - Cover page with path declaration & core area(s)/sub-area(s) - Qualifications & relevant experience (per core area) - Proposed approach (per core area) - Staffing plan - Work samples (up to 2 per core area; at least 1) - Rate schedule (separate PDF or Excel) - Professional references (minimum 3 with contact info) ## Application package and source documents - [NH - 2026 - FHC Transformation Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) RFQ (Historical T-TAC RFQ — July 2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/45f996ef-7d68-4101-b103-dfd5a8c539ea/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FHC-TA-RFQ-Final-7.27.26.pdf - [NH - 2027 - RHT Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) RFQ for Specialist Consultants and Experts (Updated September 2026 T-TAC RFQ)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/9a5604a2-ff47-45d6-9fd0-674f813feef7/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/FHC-GO-NORTH-T-TAC-RFQ-V2-92026.pdf - [RC - 2026 - Consultants will provide grant writing and/or project development (Current T-TAC RFQ — October 2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f13bb7e3-89e2-4115-bff9-1e7fdb281038/file) (primary) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/FHC-GO-NORTH-RH-T-TAC-RFQ-OCTOBER-2026.pdf - [NH - 2026 - Foundation for Healthy Communities, GO-NORTH RHT Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) Q & A Updated October 2026 (T-TAC Q&A (Updated October 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ccac229b-c6af-4b5a-99ae-6f0ff7c8e349/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/11.04.2026-FHC-T-TAC-QandA.pdf More New Hampshire RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/fhc-transformation-technical-assistance-center-t-tac-rfq--e5502b0c34 — data as of 2026-11-04. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.