Bid guide
How to bid on TRICARE Medicare Eligible Program Second Generation (TMEP2) for DHA
What the DHA is buying and why it matters
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking a contractor for the TRICARE Medicare Eligible Program Second Generation (TMEP2). This contract involves processing healthcare claims, providing customer support, and performing other administrative services for beneficiaries who are eligible for both Medicare and TRICARE.
The services will cover the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. This is a significant opportunity for a contractor to manage essential healthcare services for a large population of dual-eligible beneficiaries.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on September 28, 2026. The deadline for proposals is November 05, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
The contract is structured with a 12-month transition-in period, followed by seven one-year service periods, a 12-month transition-out period, and a potential six-month extension. This offers a potential total period of performance of 8.5 years.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with extensive experience in healthcare claims processing, customer support, and related administrative services. Specifically, vendors should be familiar with the complexities of managing benefits for individuals eligible for both Medicare and TRICARE.
The contract is a full and open competition, meaning it is open to all qualified businesses. The category for this solicitation is healthcare.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Practical tips for a competitive response
Given this is a firm fixed-price contract, ensure your proposed pricing is comprehensive and accurately reflects all costs for the entire period of performance, including transition phases. Clearly demonstrate your understanding of the scope, including claims processing, customer support, and administrative services across all specified territories.
Highlight your experience with similar large-scale healthcare programs, especially those involving dual-eligible beneficiaries or government healthcare systems like TRICARE or Medicare. Detail your proposed approach to managing the transition-in and transition-out phases, as these are explicitly defined in the contract structure. Emphasize your ability to meet the requirements outlined in USC Title 10, Chapter 55, and USC Title 32, National Defense, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Health Agency (dha); the original posting controls.