“The Pentagon released a draft request for proposal (DRFP) for the next generation of its massive healthcare contracts on Aug 28. The two contracts are potentially valued at more than $58 billion.
“The DRFP is for the fifth-generation of managed-care support contracts, known as T-5, for the military’s TRICARE health services program. T-5, will deliver health care services for the approximately 9 million military personnel, retirees and dependents enrolled in the military’s TRICARE health system in the United States. Healthcare for about half a million people overseas is provided through a separate contract.”
“The Government will conduct a full and open competition for up to two contract awards for services in TRICARE regions East and West. According to the notice, one contractor may not be awarded both contracts even if it can demonstrate best value for both regions. In the event this occurs, the government may select the contractor for a single region only and award the other regional contract to a different company. The upcoming contracts include a performance period for eight one-year options beginning in Jan. 2024 and running through Dec. of 2031…” Read the full article here.
Source: DOD Releases Draft RFP for New $58 Billion Health Care Contracts – By Robert Levinson, August 31, 2020. Bloomberg Government.
