FY26-0469 - JA for HPIS Task 1 Bridge_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition for the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The contract is a Firm Fixed Price follow-on bridge contract awarded to Mercer (US), LLC for HPIS Pharmacy follow-on task 1 support, covering the period from 1/15/2026-1/14/2027. Mercer will provide Rate Study Methodology Development and Health Plan Comparison Analysis Support for TRICARE Health Plan (THP) products, including: Health Plan Innovation Support, Analysis and Methodology Development, and Financial Management Expertise.

The contract is necessary to prevent a prolonged service lapse, with Mercer being the only current source capable of providing unique capabilities for developing sophisticated healthcare delivery system payment methodologies. The bridge contract will help maintain critical support for TRICARE's objectives, with Mercer instrumental in providing recommendations for future award fee focus areas and developing updated planning. The contract was previously competitively awarded (HT940220F0009), and the re-solicitation effort was impacted by staffing changes and new leadership priorities in the Professional Services Contracting Division.