Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract- MHS GENESIS Bridge
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 Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Bridge Contract for MHS GENESIS Bridge services to Leidos, Inc. This bridge contract is crucial for maintaining operational continuity while the Government transitions from a single Lead Systems Integrator model to a modular, multi-contractor approach, aligning with Executive Order 14222. Responses from interested parties are due June 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This bridge contract covers essential services for the MHS GENESIS ecosystem during the transition period:
- Solution Access: Managing software licensing and subscriptions, with a phased migration to direct relationships between the Government and solution providers (e.g., Amwell, Philips, Oracle).
- Hosting: Providing or coordinating hosting services, including on-premises and cloud-based solutions, with a shift towards commercial cloud infrastructure.
- System Integration: Maintaining and connecting interfaces, performing sustainment engineering, testing, cybersecurity, and database administration. The incumbent will also support knowledge transfer and documentation for new contractors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Bridge Contract
- Incumbent: Leidos, Inc.
- Duration: Expected no more than 12 months, with an optional six-month extension.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 13, 2026 (5 calendar days from publication)
- Published: June 8, 2026
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms believing they can fulfill the requirement may submit their capabilities. Responses must clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the requirements without duplicating existing investment and specifically address:
- Strategic advantage, cost savings, or risk reduction offered by taking over the short-term bridge contract.
- Execution of a rapid 'Transition-In' phase to capture knowledge and ensure zero disruption.
- Orchestration of the 'Transition-Out' phase, managing knowledge transfer to new contractors for seamless cutover.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to progressively reduce the incumbent's scope as responsibilities transition to additional vendors through competitively awarded contracts. This notice is for informational purposes only, and the Government reserves the right not to respond to expressions of interest. Submissions will not be reimbursed.