Optum's Federal Arm Secures $1.6 Billion Military Care Contract to Enhance Readiness
Optum's federal-facing subsidiary, OptumServe Health Services, has been awarded a significant contract by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to support military readiness. The contract, known as the Remote Health Reserve Program-4th Generation Support Services, has a ceiling value of $1.6 billion and spans up to 10 years. This contract aims to aid active duty, reserve, and National Guard components in maintaining a deployable force by ensuring that uniformed personnel meet necessary medical, dental, and physical health standards. The scope of work includes periodic physical and mental health assessments, vaccines, lab services, vision screenings, and physical and dental exams. The contract will be executed over one initial base year with the possibility of nine additional option years.