About the Solicitation

The Department of Defense with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has prepared the bid for Medical Q Coded Support and Services Next Generation (MQS2-NG), which has been long anticipated, was published on November 15, 2022. Nevertheless, the final version with the latest updates was made after a week.

Key Information:

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • Date Offers Due: Mar 31, 2023
  • Inactive Date: Nov 16, 2023
  • Product Service Code: Q201 – MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE
  • NAICS Code: 622110 – General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
  • SIZE STANDARD: $41,500,000

This solicitation is a personal and non-personal services, which comes as a multiple-award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. Moreover, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) task orders are expected to be issued shortly.

Medical Q-Coded Support and Services – Next Generation (MQS2-NG) has had a first cycle of 5 years. Based on its previous success, and in addition, to a larger volume of work, it will be pretty competitive. It has been in the process for 3 years to be as comprehensive as possible, offering very profitable opportunities for small businesses, but not only. The contract includes a five-year ordering period and a five-year ordering period option.

The awarded IDIQs will form vendor pools aligned to support ancillary, dental, medical support, nursing, and physician services requirements in the five areas of responsibility.

How to Prepare for the BID

Contracts will be awarded in two business-size categories: small business and unrestricted. Based on the fact that the current contracts are held by 63 incumbents, it is anticipated that the Medical Q Coded Support and Services Next Generation will be built on a similar structure.

It is expected that there will be many bidders who will come prepared for the competition. But this does not mean that you are not in time to seize the opportunity and become part of this program. What does experience tell us?

Gather Information

The RFP is quite complex, so start collecting and analyzing every detail – starting immediately. Focus on performance locations and labor categories to build your rate tables so that you are prepared to win in the task order. Carefully observing the rules and policies of participation in the RFP will enable you to fulfill every request presented in the solicitation.

Make sure you meet Requirements

After you have gathered the necessary data, start with the preparations within your staff. Make sure you have all the right resources and tools to reach your final objective. Invest in time to reap the benefits of your investment after acquiring a contract with Medical Q Coded Support and Services Next Generation.

Hire a Strong Proposal Support Team

Whether you are a current contractor or participating for the first time, whether you are a large or small business, in every scenario, you need a team of professionals that enables you to overcome any challenge to get the contract you want. And the challenges will be fierce!

An early start is always a good start! Through professional services, you will be able to represent your business decently. Furthermore, by entrusting your proposal writing process to a prepared team, you will be stress-free and able to focus on your field of expertise.