Request for Input - Simplified Prompt Based Request for Proposals
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DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
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Solicitation Number
HT003826CEXXXX
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA), acting on behalf of the Program Executive Office for Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS), has issued a Special Notice titled "Request for Input - Simplified Prompt Based Request for Proposals." This notice, posted on May 20, 2026, is not a solicitation for proposals but rather a request for industry input regarding the potential adoption of an innovative, accelerated methodology for competing urgent contractual requirements.
Purpose and Scope:
The DHA is exploring alternatives to traditional procurement processes in response to an impending expiration of contractual support for critical services, anticipated within the next several months (e.g., August). The agency seeks to avoid the delays associated with conventional bridge actions and lengthy competitive procedures, which could extend contract awards into December. Instead, DHA is considering a prompt-based, outcome-focused approach that leverages creative ideation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as Gemini, to streamline the solicitation and evaluation process.
Key Objectives and Expected Outcomes:
The primary objective is to develop a highly efficient, competitive strategy that enables rapid source selection—potentially within days or weeks—based on offerors’ demonstrated creativity, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities. The envisioned process would reduce solicitation documents to concise, 2-3 page prompts, focusing on the offeror’s ability to think through complex problems rather than traditional proposal elements like technical approach or pricing. Following initial selection, the agency would engage in bilateral “alpha” negotiations to collaboratively define the scope of work and finalize contract terms.
The DHA is specifically seeking industry feedback on:
- The optimal structure and content for extremely efficient proposals
- Key attributes and evaluation criteria for such proposals
- Effective methods for offerors to demonstrate intelligence, analytical ability, and creativity
- The feasibility and potential challenges of this approach
- Recommendations for prompt content and any additional considerations
Respondents are asked to organize their input into the following sections: Executive Summary, Efficient Proposal and Attributes, Evaluation Methodology, Prompts, Clarification, and Summary. Submissions should be in a format compatible with Gemini (e.g., Microsoft Word) and sent to [email protected].
Contracting Entity and Location:
This initiative is managed by the Defense Health Agency, a federal office under the Department of Defense, with the place of performance identified as Rosslyn, Virginia (VA), United States.
Procurement Type and Special Considerations:
This notice is classified as a Special Notice and is not associated with any set-aside requirements. It is intended solely for planning and market research purposes. Participation is voluntary, and responses will not be considered proposals nor confer any advantage in future solicitations. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this request.
Contact Information:
Primary Contact: Sonya Edom ([email protected])
Secondary Contact: Gabriela Hurte ([email protected])
Additional Details:
- Notice Source: BIDMATCH_SAM
- Opportunity ID: 7e2b7a9c183d450c8dfa1fd4596c2358
- Notice URL: https://sam.gov/opp/7e2b7a9c183d450c8dfa1fd4596c2358/view
- Response Deadline: May 23, 2026, 03:05
Summary:
This Special Notice represents DHA’s commitment to reimagining federal procurement in the age of AI, seeking industry collaboration to design a faster, more creative, and outcome-driven acquisition process. Contractors with expertise in innovative proposal development, prompt engineering, and rapid solutioning are encouraged to provide input that may shape future DHA procurement strategies.