Health Care Delivery System (HCDS) Electronic Health Record Follow-on (MHS GENESIS)
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), on behalf of the Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS), has issued a Special Notice for the Health Care Delivery Solutions (HCDS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Follow-on (MHS GENESIS). This notice serves to engage industry on the updated contract strategy and timelines for the MHS GENESIS recompete. The latest Industry Day was held on March 31, 2026, and the presentation materials are now available.
Program Overview & Strategy
This initiative focuses on the MHS GENESIS, the Federal EHR. The new contract strategy aims to keep pace with commercial technology, leverage the commercial ecosystem, rapidly deliver scaled digital capabilities, and tighten integration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other Federal agencies. Key objectives include improving healthcare delivery efficiency, ensuring long-term IT investment sustainability, and exploring value-based compensation models. The strategy outlines an adaptive contracting framework supporting service delivery, cost reduction, and outcome-based relationships. It details the DHMSM Program Office's role in oversight and support functions like Technical Integration, Human-Centered Design, and Product Management. Services encompass Tier 1/2 Help Desk, deployment, and End-User Support, with solutions categorized as "Best of Suite" (BoS) and "Best of Breed" (BoB). Governance involves a two-pronged model and a three-step capability delivery process.
Industry Engagement & Feedback
Previous industry engagement included an Industry Day on November 5, 2025, and requests for information (RFIs) on a draft contract strategy (posted December 22, 2025, feedback due January 9, 2026). Industry feedback was also sought on the necessity and structure of a system integrator, transition period durations, sustainment baseline reviews, and optimal capability groupings for future procurements. Leidos, Inc. is identified as the current incumbent contractor. Proprietary information submitted in response to RFIs was protected, with specific support contractors requiring explicit permission for access.
Key Details & Disclaimer
This is a Special Notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue an RFP. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by respondents. Participation is not mandatory and does not guarantee future contract awards. No set-aside designation is specified for this notice.
Timeline & Contacts
- Latest Industry Day: March 31, 2026, with briefing materials (
Contract_Strategy_Mar312026.pdf) now available. - Future Timeline: The latest contract strategy document provides an overview of the timeline from FY26 to FY27 for Solutions, Bridge periods, Support Services, and WF3. Specific RFQ release dates are still being assessed.
- Overall Notice Response Date: August 30, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Sonya Edom (sonya.m.edom.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Gabriela Hurte (gabriela.y.hurte.civ@health.mil)