Health Care Delivery Solutions (MHS GENESIS)- System Integration- Notice of Intent
ID: HT0038-24-R-0004Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYROSSLYN, VA, 22209, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/328e957b45a34ec69e8415c616cc3039/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source contract to Leidos Inc. for the Health Care Delivery Solutions (MHS GENESIS) system integration, focusing on the migration of the electronic health record (EHR) system to a cloud-based solution. This contract aims to ensure the continued support and integration of MHS GENESIS, which serves over 9.6 million beneficiaries and is critical for enhancing health care delivery and operational readiness within the Military Health System. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $1.131 billion over three years, with a potential extension of nine months, and the government plans to award the contract by July 28, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to express their capabilities and interest within 14 calendar days of this notice, with inquiries directed to Sonya Edom at sonya.m.edom.civ@health.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sonya Edom
    sonya.m.edom.civ@health.mil
    Louise Lewis
    louise.b.lewis.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    Attachment 1 - Risk Analysis_5FEB2024.xlsx
    The document outlines the government and contractor assessments of risks associated with various work breakdown structures (WBS) in sustaining, modernizing, and maximizing the value of health care delivery solutions, particularly the MHS GENESIS system. Each WBS is evaluated based on its risk level to transition, with classifications of Not Applicable (N/A), Low, Medium, or High along with justifications for each assessment. Key areas of concern include the complexity of sustaining engineering, data maintenance, and cybersecurity management, highlighting significant risks tied to system dependencies and knowledge gaps during contractor transitions.
    Attachment 1 - Risk Analysis_5FEB2024.xlsx
    The document details a government assessment of risks associated with transitioning various components of healthcare delivery solutions aimed at keeping systems operational, modern, and maximizing value. The risk levels range from minimal to high across multiple work breakdown structures (WBS), with specific risks identified for areas such as hardware refresh, software licensing, cybersecurity maintenance, and training. Each WBS includes descriptions, risk levels, and reasons for the assessments, highlighting concerns with proprietary technologies and the need for contractor familiarity with existing systems.
    Attachment 1 - Risk Analysis_Update_14MAR2024.xlsx
    The document outlines the assessment of risks associated with various work breakdown structures (WBS) related to maintaining and modernizing health care delivery systems, particularly MHS GENESIS. It categorizes the risks of transitioning these services as low, medium, high, or not applicable, with specific descriptions of the nature of risks and reasons for the assessments across categories including operational compliance, modernization, and maximizing value. Each WBS entry provides insights into the complexities of system changes, necessary knowledge requirements, and the potential impact on end user performance and overall program effectiveness.
    Attachment 1 - Risk Analysis_Update_14MAR2024.xlsx
    The document outlines various risk levels associated with transitioning different work breakdown structures (WBS) related to the maintenance, modernization, and maximization of value for the MHS GENESIS healthcare delivery system. Each WBS item is assessed for its risk level—ranging from N/A, low, medium, to high—based on complexity, documentation quality, and potential impact on system performance or cost. Additionally, reasons for each rating are provided, emphasizing the need for specific knowledge and capabilities to ensure effective transition and continuity of operations.
    Health Care Delivery Solutions (MHS GENESIS)_Industry Engagement Q_A_8 Feb_2024_Final.pdf
    The document provides a Q&A summary from a February 8, 2024, industry engagement session regarding Health Care Delivery Solutions (MHS GENESIS). Key points include the availability of materials on Sam.gov, the government's openness to industry feedback on procurement strategies and license management, and clarification on the distinction between configuration and customization of COTS solutions. Several questions were deemed non-relevant and did not solicit further clarification.
    Health Care Delivery Solutions (MHS GENESIS)_Industry Engagement Q_A_8 Feb_2024_Final.pdf
    The document outlines questions and responses from a recent Health Care Delivery Solutions industry engagement session held on February 8, 2024. Key points include the availability of session materials on Sam.gov, the government's openness to industry feedback on procurement strategies, and a clear distinction between configuration (adjusting COTS products) and customization (creating custom code). Additionally, certain questions were deemed non-relevant, indicating a focused scope on specific topics.
    Industry Engagement_23JUL2024.pptx
    The Health Care Delivery Solutions Industry Day on July 23, 2024, aims to engage industry representatives in reviewing the Government's request for information, adhering to specific presentation guidelines. Participants must submit their attendance responses by July 8, 2024, and their presentation materials by July 19, 2024, ensuring compliance with rules regarding proprietary information and format requirements. Each presentation is limited to 25 minutes, and the Government will not accommodate reschedules for late arrivals or technical difficulties experienced during virtual sessions.
    Risk Analysis Industry Engagement_5FEB2024.pdf
    The Department of Defense's MHS GENESIS® program is nearing full deployment, with an emphasis on obtaining industry feedback for ongoing sustainment and capability delivery strategies as the current contract concludes. The program, aimed at modernizing electronic health records for a wide range of military and civilian health services, emphasizes interoperability, system performance, user experience, and adherence to updated guiding principles. Industry insights are requested to assess risks associated with these transitions and to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery services moving forward.
    Risk Analysis Industry Engagement_5FEB2024.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Health Care Delivery Solutions Risk Analysis outlines the approaching full deployment of the MHS GENESIS system, with a call for industry feedback to inform ongoing sustainment and capability delivery strategies. The analysis details three goals for capability support: ensuring operational compliance, maintaining modernization through continuous capability delivery, and optimizing the use of healthcare delivery solutions. Industry input is sought on proposed guiding principles and strategies for system integration, vendor management, and license management as the transition to MHS GENESIS is completed in March 2024.
    Risk Analysis Industry Engagement_Update_13FEB2024.pdf
    The Department of Defense is seeking industry feedback for the ongoing sustainment and capability delivery efforts of the Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS as it nears full deployment in March 2024. The Program Executive Office for Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS) is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness and improving user experience through updated guiding principles that emphasize interoperability, patient engagement, and technology adaptation. Feedback will inform strategies for future contract management, system integration, vendor relationships, and licensing as the system transitions from deployment to operational support.
    Risk Analysis Industry Engagement_Update_13FEB2024.pdf
    The Department of Defense is soliciting industry feedback on sustainment and capability delivery strategies for the MHS GENESIS military health system as it approaches full deployment in March 2024. Key focus areas include operational compliance, modernization, and maximizing value from healthcare delivery solutions, along with a risk analysis associated with transitioning support efforts. Additionally, industry input is requested for system integration, vendor management, and license management strategies as part of the ongoing update process.
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