TRICARE Claims Review Services
ID: HT9402-24-RFI-0221Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYAURORA, CO, 80011, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ac83ca394e6b494cbb10f86ab6a0a884/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking to continue TRICARE Claims Review Services through a sole-source bridge contract to Concept Plus, following the expiration of the current contract on February 28, 2025. This procurement aims to support the DHA's Improper Payment Evaluation Branch in identifying and reporting improper payments within the Military Health System, ensuring compliance with TRICARE policies and directives. The contract extension is critical to maintain uninterrupted support for mission-critical requirements while transitioning to a competitively awarded follow-on contract, with the base period of performance set from March 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, and an option for an additional six months. Interested parties must submit their responses by 2 PM MST on November 25, 2024, to the primary contact, Gregory R. Stephens, at gregory.r.stephens3.civ@health.mil.

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    Todd Young
    todd.m.young.civ@health.mil
    Gregory R. Stephens
    gregory.r.stephens3.civ@health.mil
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