The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Defense Health Agency needs a small business to provide military medical research and development services.
Key Details
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an on-ramp to the OMNIBUS IV Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. This IDIQ will cover military medical research and development services. The eventual RFP will be set-aside for small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program. The Government anticipates making multiple new awards under this on-ramp, and all new awards will align with the existing unrestricted contract vehicle.
What exactly do they need? The Defense Health Agency needs a small business to provide military medical research and development services.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The OMNIBUS IV contract vehicle was awarded under full and open competition with a base ordering period of 20 June 2022 through 19 June 2027 and an Option Ordering Period of 20 June 2027 ? 19 June 2032.
How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate proposals based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP.
When and how do you bid? The formal RFP for the OMNIBUS IV on-ramp is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around late February 2026.
Who can apply
- Must be 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially or economically disadvantaged owners)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check the SAM.gov website for the formal RFP posting around late February 2026