Notice of Intent - Evolving Medical Practices Web-based Subscription Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a sole-source contract to Hayes/Symplr for the renewal of the Evolving Medical Practices Web-based Subscription Service. This subscription, delivered via the Hayes Knowledge Center, provides critical health technology assessments and genetic test evaluations. Responses regarding other potential sources are due by February 7, 2026.
Scope of Service
The subscription service, provided by Winifred S. Hayes, offers a web-based library of health technology assessments (HTAs) and genetic test evaluations (GTEs). It includes proprietary Hayes Ratings, considered a gold standard for evidence reviews. The DHA utilizes this service, specifically the Evidence Analysis, Precision Medicine, and Horizon Scanning modules, to develop program policy, ensure beneficiaries access new treatments, and avoid unproven or unsafe treatments excluded by TRICARE regulation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent for Sole Source)
- Proposed Awardee: Hayes/Symplr (Winifred S. Hayes)
- Justification: Sole source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), FAR 6.103-1(b), and DFARS 206.103-170 (a)(1)(i) due to "only one responsible source" being fully qualified.
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 7, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: February 2, 2026
Additional Notes
This Notice of Intent follows an RFI posted on July 10, 2025, which closed on August 15, 2025, without receiving any responses. The purpose of this notice is to determine if any other responsible sources can satisfy the agency's requirements.