Newborn Screening Services

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole-source contract for Newborn Screening Services to support five Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) in Japan and Guam. The contract requires the provider to perform a comprehensive panel of newborn bloodspot screenings, including tests for organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, amino acid disorders, endocrine disorders, lysosomal storage diseases, and other core disorders. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is the intended sole-source vendor due to its unique capabilities as a state-designated public health entity. Some key features of the required services include: • Integrated public health case management • Guaranteed continuity of care for a transient military population • Comprehensive, state-validated program • Alignment with national public health standards The contract is expected to provide a high level of quality assurance, long-term data integrity, and specialist consultation for the military dependents born overseas.