Q -- TRICARE Retail Pharmacy (TRRx)

The Department of Defense, TRICARE Management Activity has a requirement for a national retail pharmacy service to provide pharmacological services to TRICARE eligible beneficiaries. Functions to be performed under this contract include the operation of a retail pharmacy network, eligibility verification, clinical services (prior authorization and medical necessity determinations, as required), prescription order processing, information technology, marketing, appeals, management, and customer service. The performance period includes a phase-in/transition period and five one-year option periods. Source selection procedures in accordance with FAR Part 15 will be used to determine the successful offeror. The anticipated award date is no later than September 26, 2003. All responsible sources submitting a responsive proposal shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation will only be available through electronic media (download from the TRICARE website). No hardcopies will be mailed. Offerors interested in submitting a proposal must register at http://www.tricare.osd.mil/contracting/ healthcare/solicitations/retail - in order to be added to the solicitation mailing list and to ensure receipt of a notice in the event an amendment is issued. The solicitation will be issued on or about January 30, 2003 with a closing date approximately 60 days after release. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted approximately two weeks after the solicitation is issued.