DHA Industry Partner Network (IPN) Team

The DHA Industry Partner Network (IPN) Team serves as a strategic liaison within the Defense Health Agency, facilitating the acquisition of critical healthcare and IT services to support the Global Military Health System. Responsible for aligning procurement activities with DHA’s mission of modernizing clinical care delivery, the team manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on health information technology, insurance services, and operational support solutions. Their work ensures seamless integration of secure, scalable systems that enhance telehealth, electronic health records, and data interoperability across military medical facilities worldwide. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, the IPN Team maintains a vendor-agnostic approach, engaging with a broad spectrum of industry partners—from large systems integrators to specialized small businesses—to deliver mission-critical capabilities. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for flexible, performance-based agreements that prioritize innovation, cybersecurity compliance, and service continuity across the defense healthcare ecosystem. The team exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 87.5% of procurements conducted as open competitions and 12.5% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach supports broad market participation while ensuring robust competition and access for qualified small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting deep expertise in health IT modernization, EHR optimization, and clinical workflow automation. An equal share of activity targets 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers) and 621491 (HMO Medical Centers), underscoring their role in managing managed care and health plan services. Additionally, they procure essential support services such as janitorial operations under NAICS 561720, ensuring facility readiness across military medical installations.