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Health Plan Cost Comparison Study

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HT001126CE007Federal

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The Defense Health Agency awarded a sole-source 8(a) contract, number HT001126CE007, to Athena Consulting LLC on November 15, 2025, for a total value of $3,523,306.72. Falling under NAICS code 541720, the contract provides specialized actuarial and analytical services to develop a standardized method for comparing the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan with other TRICARE health plan products. The scope of work includes data ingestion, standardization, normalization, and the application of provider reimbursement fee schedules to assess cost-of-care metrics. Performance is based in Falls Church, Virginia, and is structured across two primary periods: a nine-month core study and a subsequent three-month period dedicated to final briefings and testimony. Key deliverables include the creation of an Actuarial Data Set and various comparative analyses. The award was made under 8(a) statutory authority, specifically 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(1)(B) and FAR 19.8, based on the contractor's specialized capabilities and status as an 8(a) program participant.

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Contract Value

$2,642,480.04

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ATHENA CONSULTING LLC

Award Issued Date

11/18/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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HT001126CE007 - Health Plan Cost Comparison Study Award Synopsis

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PostedNov 21

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AwardedNov 18

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Office AddressFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Jeanna Butler

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Theophilus Agyare

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