TRICARE Dental Program 7/Third Party Administrator RFI

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) – solicitation number HT9402-25-RFI-0230 – for market research related to the seventh generation TRICARE Dental Program (TDP-7) and the potential use of a Third-Party Administrator (TPA). The DHA anticipates contracting with two to four dental insurance carriers to support TDP-7, incorporating changes mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, specifically offering beneficiaries more plan choices and enrollment options. This RFI seeks information on contractor capabilities to meet NDAA requirements, including establishing relationships with service pay centers and managing administrative functions like eligibility and enrollment, potentially through a TPA. Responses are requested regarding preferred enrollment periods, the benefits and drawbacks of using a TPA versus direct administration, and potential impacts to premium structures. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee future solicitation opportunities or contract awards and all information received is for acquisition planning and market research purposes only.

Notice ID

b3c42ca5bcfa4f1dbfc0166ab5e842ee

Solicitation Number

HT9402-25-RFI-0230

NAICS Code

524114

Classification Code

Q503