This Request for Applications (RFA) establishes a Qualified Consultant List (QCL) of individual consultants and small consulting firms (≤10 employees) to provide strategic consulting services for the ForHealth Consulting initiative of UMass Chan Medical School. Applicants must register on the UMass Supplier Portal, submit required prerequisite forms, and deliver a single PDF application by the final deadline. The University will evaluate applications on qualifications, experience, and fit; successful vendors are placed on the QCL and may be invited to contract under future Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work. • Eligible bidders: sole‑proprietor consultants or firms with ten or fewer employees. • Required deliverables: completed Application Form (Attachment I), certifications, insurance information, three professional references, and resumes for up to five individuals. • Scope includes consulting across health‑policy, data analytics, population‑health program design, IT strategy, project management, and related specialties as listed in the application. • No fixed contract value disclosed; rates are submitted as hourly fees and may be negotiated per project.