Award for Enterprise Software Services (ESS) Bridge at Defense Health Agency
ID: DHA_04022025Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/c771aa93ff0a4b5baae3d2f2c09ed101/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has awarded a sole-source contract to American Systems Corporation (ASC) for Enterprise Software Services (ESS) Bridge, focusing on DevSecOps platform management and operational support for the Medical Enterprise Test Innovation Center (METIC). This contract, valued at $26,744,145, aims to develop, test, and deploy critical software applications and medical devices, including MHS GENESIS, ensuring uninterrupted support for essential Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS) projects. The performance period for this contract is from March 27, 2025, to December 26, 2025, with options for extension through August 25, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Domonique Holmes at domonique.p.holmes.civ@health.mil or Dominique Brown at dominique.u.brown.civ@health.mil.

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    Domonique Holmes
    domonique.p.holmes.civ@health.mil
    Dominique Brown
    dominique.u.brown.civ@health.mil
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    DHA HT0038-25-C-0005 SAM POSTING.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency has awarded a sole-source contract to American Systems Corporation (ASC) for $26,744,145 to provide DevSecOps platform management, operational support for the Medical Enterprise Test Innovation Center (METIC), and Software as a Service (SaaS) support. This contract aims to develop, test, and deploy critical software applications and medical devices, including MHS GENESIS. The performance period is from March 27, 2025, to December 26, 2025, with options for extension through August 25, 2026. The award recognizes ASC as the only vendor capable of ensuring uninterrupted support for essential Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS) projects. The contract will take place in Chantilly, Virginia, under NAICS code 541513, focusing on healthcare IT, medical devices, and specific services indicated by keywords such as DevSecOps and test infrastructure. This announcement reflects ongoing federal efforts to enhance healthcare IT capabilities within the Defense sector.
    ESS Bridge Form_Final_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a request for bridge action approval (J&A Tracking Number: JA-25-0397B) due to source selection delays impacting the health and well-being of servicemembers and their families. The bridge action is critical for maintaining uninterrupted healthcare services until the anticipated competitive follow-on contract, ESS Next, is awarded in October 2025. The document emphasizes the operational necessity of the contract to prevent severe disruptions and uphold the mission effectiveness of the Defense Healthcare Management Systems.
    ESS Bridge JA_Final_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Defense Healthcare Management Systems Contracting Division seeks justification for a $31 million bridge contract to continue providing Enterprise Software Services (ESS), which are integral to the Program Executive Office for Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS). This contract aims to maintain operational continuity and support critical software development, testing, and deployment until a competitive follow-on contract can be established, while the current contract with American Systems Corporation expires in March 2025. Despite efforts to identify alternative vendors, none demonstrated the ability to ensure a seamless transition without disrupting vital operations, warranting this sole-source procurement under FAR provisions.
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