--The Tricare Management Activity (TMA) intends to make a sole source bridge award to the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for a six month base plus two three month options for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC).

The contract involves a sole source bridge award by the Tricare Management Activity (TMA) to the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC). This award is structured for a six-month base period with two additional three-month option periods. The DVBIC program, established and funded by Congress, aims to enhance clinical care, research, and education related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) for Service Members, Veterans, and their families, while also providing subject matter expert consultation to military leadership and the public. The contract ensures continuity of support for the program’s critical research, clinical, educational, and administrative functions while allowing time to issue a full and open Request for Proposals (RFP). The contract’s emphasis is on maintaining a robust infrastructure across multiple sites to support the diverse mission of the DVBIC. The award is designed as an interim measure to sustain the program’s operations and expertise through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. The designated Contract Specialist for this action is Thea Hofgesang, who can be contacted via email for any inquiries. The contract is associated with NAICS code 621498, indicating its alignment with activities related to specialized health services.