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/28fd318e1a854bfba4b23e3fe98b3a33/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 (DHA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for an on-ramp to the OMNIBUS IV Multiple-Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. This on-ramp will focus on military medical research and development services and will be set-aside for small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program. Multiple new awards are anticipated.

Opportunity Details

This pre-solicitation signals the intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an on-ramp to the existing OMNIBUS IV IDIQ. The OMNIBUS IV vehicle, awarded under full and open competition, has a cumulative ceiling of $10 billion. Its base ordering period runs from June 20, 2022, to June 19, 2027, with an option period extending to June 19, 2032. All new awards under this on-ramp will align with the existing unrestricted contract vehicle.

Current Vehicle Performance

To date, over $600 million in task orders have been awarded across 51 task orders. These task orders have been issued by various end-users including DHACA, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Naval Supply Systems Command, and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Of the 51 task orders, 8 were set aside for the 8(a) Program, 9 were awarded to 8(a) Participants, and 33 were awarded to small businesses. The amount of competitive task orders has grown each fiscal year, with 94% awarded during Government Fiscal Years 2024-2026.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Pre-solicitation for an On-Ramp to an IDIQ
Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside
Anticipated RFP Release: Late January 2026 (at least 15 calendar days from January 12, 2026)
Published: January 12, 2026