TRICARE Medicare Eligible Program (TMEP2) Industry Forum
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) hosted a virtual TRICARE Medicare Eligible Program 2nd Generation (TMEP2) Industry Forum from January 27-29, 2026, to gather information and conduct market research for the upcoming TMEP2 acquisition. The forum aimed to identify commercial best practices in claims processing services. An update on March 4, 2026, provided the forum slides and attendee list.
Scope of Forum & Future Contract
The forum facilitated an open exchange of information with the Medicare and claims processing industry. The future TMEP2 contract will acquire claims processing and associated customer support services for beneficiaries eligible for both Medicare and TRICARE. The DHA plans to award a single prime contract through full and open competition.
Forum Details & Response Requirements
- Dates: January 27-29, 2026 (virtual via Microsoft Teams)
- Activities: General forum on January 27, 2026, and 1-hour one-on-one sessions with interested prime contractors.
- RSVP Deadline: January 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST, via the provided link.
- Presentation Material Submission: January 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST, to Kristin Moore and Addison Sexton.
- Key Contract Objectives (from forum presentation): Accurate and cost-effective claims processing, high-quality customer service, effective management, and smooth transition planning.
- Anticipated Solicitation: Final solicitation expected in Q2 CY26, with a pre-solicitation notice at least 15 days prior. Small business subcontracting goals will be included.
Important Notes
This is an informative posting for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue one. The government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by responders. A draft RFP for TMEP2 was previously posted on November 25, 2025, for review and comment.