Pre-solicitation Notice: On-Ramp for the Department of Defense OMNIBUS IV Multiple-Award Contract

SOL #: HT942626RE002Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Health Agency (Dha)

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY

FORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; R&D Administrative Expenses (AN14)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd3b503c3b164fd5b66d8228cadcd9bc/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

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 Contracting Activity (DHACA), under the Department of Defense, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for an on-ramp to the OMNIBUS IV Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. This opportunity is for military medical research and development services and is set-aside for small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is now anticipated for late May 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This pre-solicitation announces DHACA's intent to issue an RFP for new awards under the OMNIBUS IV IDIQ. The contract vehicle covers a broad range of military medical research and development services, including four market segments: Research and Development, Research and Development Support Services, Regulatory Processes, and Translational Science Support and Services. The on-ramp aims to add multiple new awardees to the existing unrestricted contract vehicle.

Contract Details

The OMNIBUS IV IDIQ was originally awarded on June 20, 2022, with a base ordering period through June 19, 2027, and an option ordering period extending to June 19, 2032. It has a cumulative ceiling of $10 billion. To date, over $600 million has been awarded across 51 task orders. Task orders can be competed under fair opportunity or exceptions, including set-asides for small businesses. Notably, 8 task orders have been 8(a) set-asides, 9 awarded to 8(a) participants, and 33 to small businesses overall. 94% of the 51 task orders were awarded between FY2024-2026, indicating growing activity.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This on-ramp solicitation will be set-aside exclusively for small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program. The Government anticipates making multiple new awards.

Timeline & Submission

The formal RFP for the OMNIBUS IV on-ramp is now anticipated to be released on SAM.gov around late May 2026. This timeline has been extended by Amendment 0002 due to the ongoing implementation of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and the need for further guidance on parts 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) and 16 (Types of Contracts). Proposals, once the RFP is released, will be submitted through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module.