Department of War Pharmacy Uniform Formulary Blanket Purchase Agreement/Uniform Formulary Additional Discount Program
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA), on behalf of the Department of War (DoW), is soliciting quotes for pharmaceutical agents to be included in the Uniform Formulary (UF) for the Military Health System (MHS). This opportunity seeks Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and Additional Discount Program (ADP) agreements for specific ADHD Agents (Stimulants) and Oncological Agents (BRAF-MEK Inhibitors). The goal is to establish an effective and cost-efficient pharmacy benefits program as mandated by law (10 U.S.C. § 1074g). Quotes are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DoW Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee will evaluate pharmaceutical agents based on their relative clinical and cost-effectiveness for placement on the UF. This includes classifying agents as generic, formulary, Basic Core Formulary (BCF), Extended Core Formulary (ECF), or non-formulary for cost-sharing purposes. Manufacturers are invited to submit offers that reduce the DoW's cost for agents within the identified drug classes.
Key Requirements for Bidders
- Submit quotes for Uniform Formulary Blanket Purchase Agreements (UF BPA) for Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP).
- Submit quotes for Uniform Formulary Additional Discount Program (UF ADP) for refunds on prescriptions filled by TRICARE retail network pharmacies.
- Quotes must include all relevant National Drug Codes (NDCs) for the pharmaceutical agent.
- Pricing must be TAA compliant.
- Manufacturers must possess an existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract or Interim Agreement.
- Detailed instructions for completing pricing spreadsheets are provided in the "NDC Price List FAQ Class Review.pdf" document, including guidance on editable cells, auto-calculations, and requesting expanded spreadsheets for more than 10 NDCs.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Uniform Formulary Blanket Purchase Agreements (UF BPA) and/or Uniform Formulary Additional Discount Program (UF ADP).
- Quote Validity: 180 days.
- Period of Performance: Until the drug class is reevaluated or the agreement is terminated.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
- Pre-Quotation Teleconference: May 13, 2026 (details in RFQ Part 2.4)
- Quotes Due: June 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- P&T Committee Meeting: August 5-6, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Evaluation Criteria
The DoW P&T Committee will evaluate submissions based on clinical effectiveness and relative cost-effectiveness. UF BPA and UF ADP quotes will be integral to the cost-effectiveness analysis. Historical utilization data for Oncological Agents and ADHD Agents (April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026) is available for bidder reference.
Contact Information
- Primary: Tracy Banks (tracy.e.banks2.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary: Keith Marasigan (keith.b.marasigan2.ctr@health.mil)