Military Health System Procurement HT0015-16-T-0026 Secure Messaging (SM) Software for the Military Health System, Justification & Approval For Sole Source Acquisition

In this notice dated March 16, 2016, the Defense Health Agency announced it had selected McKesson's Relay Health division for a a $139 million contract to continue providing patient engagement and interoperable secure messaging services (SMS) for the Military Health System (MHS). The initial contract has a nine-month base transition-in period followed by four 12-month option periods. The MHS seeks to implement a more patient-centered and connected model of care, and plans to use the secure messaging tools to help physicians better coordinate care for enlisted or retired military members and their dependents . . .