Automated Prescription Pickup and Storage System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms, particularly Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian-owned small business economic enterprises (ISBEE), for an Automated Prescription Pickup and Storage System. This system will allow patients to retrieve medications and requires comprehensive services including provision, installation, configuration, support, troubleshooting, maintenance, training, remote monitoring, and diagnostics. The period of performance is a 12-month base with four one-year option periods. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an automated prescription pickup and storage system that must meet specific criteria:
- ADA-compliance
- Dual (patient + loading) access design
- HIPAA-compliant operation
- Secure prescription/medication storage
- Remote monitoring and repair as per service agreement. Contractors will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the system, from delivery and installation to ongoing support and maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Agency: Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit (Department of Health and Human Services)
- Place of Performance: Gallup, NM 87301
- NAICS: 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period + four (4) one-year option periods.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 10:00 AM MDT.
- Published Date: March 27, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This notice prioritizes Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities for Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian-owned small business economic enterprises (ISBEE). Other capable firms are also invited to respond, with consideration for set-aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104) if Buy Indian Act opportunities are not pursued.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to Rodney Brown (Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov) with the subject "SSN-GSUT2-20269177." Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size/type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirements, including current/past performance and established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Required for ISBEEs and IEEs, as per HHSAR 326.606-1(b). This form certifies eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research to determine the acquisition strategy, including competition and potential set-asides. It is not a solicitation, and the government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.