Network Engineers and Specialist IT Services
ID: HT0015-25-DHA-NESType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CDFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/2fe8cfe22aed40f9aa23525387ec4a2c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Network Engineers and Specialist IT Services aimed at supporting the Military Health System (MHS). The procurement focuses on providing Network Sustainment Information Technology Support Services, which are crucial for maintaining and operating Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) across various Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) both within the continental United States (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS). This initiative is part of the DHA's efforts to sustain operational capabilities while preparing for future contract opportunities, with a bridge contract anticipated to begin on June 28, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses or inquiries by March 11, 2025, to Dawn Windham at dawn.d.windham.ctr@health.mil or Stephani Preusser at stephani.n.preusser.civ@health.mil, noting that submissions are voluntary and will not be evaluated or returned.

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    Dawn Windham
    dawn.d.windham.ctr@health.mil
    Stephani Preusser
    stephani.n.preusser.civ@health.mil
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing Network Sustainment Information Technology Support Services. This inquiry specifically addresses support for the Military Health System (MHS), which relies heavily on information technology infrastructure for effective healthcare delivery. The services in question will facilitate the maintenance and operation of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) across various Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and related sites both within the continental United States (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS). The DHA intends to implement a bridge contract beginning June 28, 2025, for a short performance period as a stopgap until a new contract can be identified, with the anticipation of using a GSA Multiple Award Schedule for future solicitations. Companies interested in participating are encouraged to submit their responses or inquiries by March 11, 2025, but the submission is voluntary, and it carries no expectation of future contracts. This Sources Sought is purely informational, and responses will not be evaluated or returned. The DHA's current focus is on sustaining operational capabilities while preparing for future contract opportunities.
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