The Defense Department issued Optum a $172 million contract modification for its indefinite-delivery bridge contract, according to a Dec. 13 news release.
The award extends Optum's contract through Nov. 30, 2022, and allows the company to continue to provide "health readiness support" to service members. Through the contract, Optum provides vaccinations, physical examinations and other services.
The contract covers all U.S. states and territories, as well as service members stationed in Germany.