R408--Actuarial Support Services - Bridge Contract Extension
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg, has issued an Award Notice publishing a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a bridge contract extension for Actuarial Support Services. This action extends the current contract (36C10G25C0006) with Milliman, Inc. for up to 12 months to prevent a lapse in critical services while a competitive follow-on acquisition is processed. These services are essential for the Chief Strategic Office (CSO) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and are performed in Seattle, WA.
Purpose of Extension
This bridge contract extension is necessary due to "Unusual and compelling urgency" (41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(2)). It ensures the continuous provision of essential actuarial services that are vital for VA's budget formulation, strategic planning, and policy analysis. Delays in these services could negatively impact resource allocation and Veteran access to care.
Scope of Services
The extended services include:
- Continued actuarial consulting, modeling, and analytical support.
- Assessment of the evolving VA health care system's impact on Veteran demand.
- Production of twenty-year projections for Veteran enrollment, utilization, and expenditures.
- Support for VA medical care budget development, strategic planning, capital and workforce planning, and policy analysis.
- Maintenance, enhancement, and annual updates of the VA Enrollee Health Care Projection Model (EHCPM) using new data.
Contract Details
- Current Contract Holder: Milliman, Inc.
- Current Contract Expiration: March 31, 2026
- Proposed Extension Period: Up to 12 months, from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
- Contract Type: Bridge Contract Extension (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Place of Performance: Seattle, WA
- Set-Aside: This action is conducted under "Unusual and compelling urgency" (41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(2)) and is not a competitive solicitation. No efforts to solicit other sources were conducted for this bridge contract.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition, not a solicitation for new proposals. Therefore, there are no submission or evaluation instructions for potential bidders for this specific bridge contract. The government intends to pursue a fully competitive follow-on action for these services in the future.
Additional Notes
Milliman, Inc. has been providing these services for the past six years. Market research was not conducted for this bridge extension due to the urgency and limited time remaining on the current contract.