Health Plan Innovation Support (HPIS) Task 1
ID: HT001126RE007Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d344360798394c37b7e5853dea7f0ffc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to issue a sole-source bridge contract to Mercer (US), LLC for Health Plan Innovation Support (HPIS) Task 1. This contract aims to provide ongoing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for the TRICARE program, focusing on developing and implementing innovative strategies for program administration, contract structuring, and provider reimbursement, while enhancing military medical readiness and beneficiary choice. The contract, effective from January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027, will cover 12 months of support, with performance primarily in Falls Church, Virginia, and will include travel requirements and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Interested parties can contact Jeanna Butler at jeanna.m.butler.civ@health.mil or Theophilus Agyare at theophilus.o.agyare.civ@health.mil for further information.

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    Jeanna Butler
    jeanna.m.butler.civ@health.mil
    Theophilus Agyare
    theophilus.o.agyare.civ@health.mil
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    DHA_PWS_HPIS Task 1 Bridge.docx
    The Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking a contractor for a non-personal services bridge contract to provide Health Plan Innovation Support for the TRICARE program. This contract, effective from January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027, aims to secure ongoing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to develop, test, and implement innovative strategies for TRICARE program administration, contract structuring, provider reimbursement, and the integration of private sector care with the DoD direct care system. Key objectives include supporting military medical readiness, enhancing beneficiary choice, optimizing TRICARE plan options, adopting industry business standards, managing benefits for cost savings and satisfaction, utilizing MHS GENESIS, supporting value-based care, and developing Centers of Excellence. The contractor will provide SME support across acquisition, program management, data analytics, value-based initiatives, and private sector care integration. The work can be performed off-site or at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, VA, with remote work authorized. The contractor is responsible for quality control, personnel security, and compliance with various cybersecurity and IT requirements, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and cyber incident reporting. The government will provide laptops, but the contractor is responsible for other necessary equipment and services. Travel within CONUS and the NCR is required, with an annual travel CLIN not exceeding $20,000. Key personnel, including a Program Manager, are required, and all personnel must adhere to strict identification, access, and non-disclosure agreement protocols.
    Synopsis_Notice for Sole Source Bridge Action for HPIS Task 1.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Professional Services Contracting Division intends to issue a sole-source bridge award to Mercer (US), LLC for Health Plan Innovation Support Task 1. This notice, not a request for proposal, details the DHA's intent to contract Mercer for TRICARE benefit support, specifically focusing on Rate Study Methodology Development and Health Plan Comparison Analysis Support for TRICARE Health Plan products. The contract, referenced as HT001126RE007, will cover 12 months of support, including travel and contract data requirements, with performance in Falls Church, VA. This award is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), highlighting the contractor's expertise in health plan innovation, analysis, methodology development, and financial management.
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