Award for Enterprise Software Services (ESS) Bridge at Defense Health Agency

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) has issued a Special Notice announcing a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract awarded to American Systems Corporation (ASC) for Enterprise Software Services (ESS). The contract supports the Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS) and covers critical technology services including DevSecOps platform management, Medical Enterprise Test Innovation Center (METIC) operations, and test infrastructure management. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis due to ASC being the only vendor with existing infrastructure and integration capabilities required to support PEO DHMS systems without interruption. The base period of performance runs from March 27, 2025 to December 26, 2025, with two potential 4-month option periods that could extend the contract through August 25, 2026. The total contract value is $26,744,145 and will support the development, testing, and deployment of essential software applications and medical devices, including MHS GENESIS and Theater Blood.

The primary objective of this contract is to maintain continuous support for critical healthcare management systems and ensure uninterrupted technological services for the Defense Healthcare Management Systems. No specific set-aside was applied to the contract, and it falls under NAICS Category 541513 for Computer Facilities Management Services. Contractors should note that market research indicated ASC was the sole vendor capable of providing the comprehensive services required, which justified the sole-source award. The contract encompasses multiple software and technology components, including Operational Medicine Data Service, Medical Common Operating Picture, and Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation. Performance will be located in Chantilly, VA, and the contract is categorized under Operations & Maintenance with a "Critical" risk impact classification. Potential contractors should be aware that this bridge contract is designed to maintain operational continuity during a transitional period, with a focus on preserving medical readiness, testing capabilities, and critical healthcare system developments.