Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS), Notice of Availability- Innovation Solutions
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), through its Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS), has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial solutions. This CSO seeks new technologies, processes, or methods to close capability gaps in areas such as strategic planning, operational efficiency, governance, and technology/program management. Responses to this CSO are accepted for one year from January 29, 2026, but will only be reviewed in response to individual program requirement notices. Two such notices (HT003826SC001-01 and HT003826SC001-02) were posted on January 28, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This CSO, authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DFARS Subpart 212.70, aims to facilitate the acquisition of innovative commercial items, technologies, or services. "Innovative" is defined as any new technology, process, method, or new application of an existing one. Solutions must present a complete, cost-effective approach structured for full adoption and sustainment by Government personnel.
Areas of Interest
Solutions should address one or more of the following:
- Operations: Enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strategy: Improve long-term planning and strategic decision-making.
- Governance: Strengthen governance structures, automate reporting, and enhance organizational accountability. Goals include introducing operational excellence, enabling strategic alignment with data-driven models, and modernizing governance.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-price contracts.
- Items: Acquired items, technologies, and services will be treated as commercial items.
- Awards: Multiple awards may be issued.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a multi-phase evaluation process:
- Phase 1a (Technical Proposal): Concise written proposal (max 15 slides).
- Phase 1b (Pricing Proposal): Requested for selected offerors.
- Phase 2 (Solution Pitch): Optional in-person or virtual presentations.
- Phase 3 (Collaborative Deep Dive): Working session to refine specifics.
- Phase 4 (Award): Selection for contract award. Evaluation focuses on the solution being "innovative" (DFARS 212.7001) and three equally important technical factors: Advancement, Solution Efficacy and Outcomes, and Technical Approach and Adaptability. Evaluation is aimed to be completed within 30 calendar days of the submission due date for individual requirements.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
Unless specified in an individual program requirement notice, there are no restrictions on who may submit a response. Offerors must comply with FAR/DFARS requirements pertaining to Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI).
Key Dates & Contacts
- CSO Availability: Responses accepted for one year following the publication date (until January 29, 2027).
- Note: Responses are only reviewed in response to individual program requirement notices.
- Contact: Sonya Edom (sonya.m.edom.civ@health.mil) or Gabriela Hurte (gabriela.y.hurte.civ@health.mil).