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HHS Introduces Comprehensive PPE Demand Forecast to Enhance Domestic Manufacturing Efforts

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 18, 2026

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    HHS announced a new PPE demand forecasting policy on September 18, 2026, under the Make PPE in America Act.

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    The HHS Personal Protective Equipment Forecast will provide manufacturers with transparent indications of anticipated demand.

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    Every HHS Division is required to maintain up-to-date projections of expected PPE requirements, replacing one-time data gathering.

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    Forecasts will be reviewed and updated quarterly, with the first update due on October 15, 2026.

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    The initiative aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and enhance preparedness by linking procurement planning to manufacturing capacity.

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HHS Launches First Ever Department-Wide PPE Demand Forecast to Strengthen American Manufacturing

  • by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 18, 2026

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