Brand Name Micromedex Electronic Formulary Service & Medication Information Service Subscription - Santa Fe Indian HC
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), specifically the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Small Business Indian Firms for a Brand Name Micromedex Electronic Formulary Service & Medication Information Service Subscription for the Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC). This opportunity is designated as a Buy Indian Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The SFIHC requires a 24/7 accessible electronic formulary and medication dosing information software subscription for providers, nurses, and pharmacists. This service will provide 5-level medical information, drug dosing guidelines, drug recall alerts, national drug short alerts, look-alike/sound-alike warnings, material safety data sheets (MSDS), disease-specific information, pediatric drug dosing, and patient medication information handouts. The service is crucial for providing quality, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare and meeting SFIHC accreditation compliance.
Requirements
The software must provide:
- A comprehensive source for drug information (formulary or non-formulary), including disease states, mechanisms of action, dosing guidelines, side effects, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetic information.
- IV compatibility information for inpatient use.
- Other drug information such as alternative medicines, MSDS, poison information, and pediatric/neonatal dosing guidelines.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services)
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 7:30 PM MST
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Santa Fe Indian Health Center, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Key Documents
Bidders must be aware of the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." This form is essential for self-certifying eligibility as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act. Accurate completion and submission are critical for consideration.
Response Instructions
This is a Sources Sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act, aiming to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms ("Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses") under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers). This is a request for information only and not a solicitation. Responses are not considered offers and will be used for future acquisition planning and potential Buy Indian set-asides. Submission is voluntary, with no obligation or cost incurred by the government.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Patricia P Trujillo, patricia.trujillo@ihs.gov, 505-256-6754
- COR/POC: Keith Adcock (keith.adcock@ihs.gov), Travis Snyder (travis.snyder@ihs.gov)