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The Process

Work with us to enhance the health and readiness of those who serve our nation. We contract for a wide range of needs, from managed care support and dental services to cutting-edge information technology services and program management.

Government contracting is a detailed process that focuses on fairness of competition, transparency of opportunities, and government regulations. The acquisition lifecycle can be varied in terms of timing based on the complexity of the government requirement.

The Process

DHA Contracting Activity

We procure products and services that support the DHA’s mission. Our best value procurement solutions enhance the patient experience. Our solutions also help with the health and the readiness of those we care for.

DHA Contracting Activity

Unsolicited Proposals

The Federal Acquisition Regulation defines an unsolicited proposal as "a written proposal for a new or innovative idea that is submitted to an agency on the initiative of the offeror for the purpose of obtaining a contract with the government, and that is not in response to a request for proposals, Broad Agency Announcement, Small Business Innovation Research topic, Small Business Technology Transfer Research topic, Program Research and Development Announcement, or any other government-initiated solicitation or program."

The FAR also contains detailed procedures and requirements for unsolicited proposals at FAR Subpart 15.6.

Unsolicited Proposals