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- 1Akiak subsidiary lands $43 million Defense Health Agency bridge contract▼Akiak subsidiary awarded $43M Defense Health Agency (DHA) Technology Life Cycle Support Bridge Contract
A subsidiary of Akiak has been awarded a $43 million bridge contract by the Defense Health Agency to provide Technology Life Cycle Support services. Bridge contracts are typically used to maintain continuity of services while a follow-on competitive procurement is completed. The award underscores continued federal investment in health IT support infrastructure, though details on the subsidiary and work scope have not been released.
- 2Defense Health Agency experts outline suicide prevention priorities▼Defense Health Agency-Public Health experts highlight leadership, secure storage, and resources for suicide prevention
Experts from the Defense Health Agency's Public Health branch are highlighting three priorities for suicide prevention across the US military: leadership engagement, secure storage of lethal means such as firearms and medications, and better access to mental health resources. The guidance, published via military health channels, stresses that commanders and supervisors play a key role in recognizing warning signs and connecting service members to support.