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/87d03cafa68e4eeb9ecd870fe636f405/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) 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 will be set-aside for small businesses certified under the SBA 8(a) Program. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is now anticipated around late February 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 military medical research and development services across four market segments: Research and Development, Research and Development Support Services, Regulatory Processes, and Translational Science Support and Services.

Contract Details

The existing OMNIBUS IV IDIQ was awarded under full and open competition in June 2022, with a base ordering period through June 19, 2027, and an option period through 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 are 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, and 33 were awarded to small businesses.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

The upcoming on-ramp RFP 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 to align with the existing unrestricted contract vehicle.

Key Dates & Action Items

Anticipated RFP Release: Late February 2026.
Submission: Proposals will be submitted through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module.
Action: Interested 8(a) certified small businesses should monitor SAM.gov and PIEE for the official RFP release and detailed submission instructions. This notice is not a request for proposals.