FDB MedKnowledge Drug Pricing Data Subscription
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), specifically the DCSO Philadelphia office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Brand Name or Equal Information Technology (IT) subscription for FDB MedKnowledge Drug Pricing Data. This requirement supports the DLA Troop Support Medical Directorate by providing essential drug databases for pharmacy procurement and analysis, aiming to improve healthcare costs and patient care across approximately 220 DLA Troop Support sites. Proposals are due by July 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The DLA requires a subscription license for FDB MEDKNOWLEDGE Descriptive and Pricing Information, FDB Foundations (Drug and Conditions Concepts and Descriptive Information), and FDB Drug Pricing, or an equivalent solution. The service must provide comprehensive drug databases, including descriptive information and classification, with weekly critical classification data updates for DLA Troop Support sites. Key requirements include integration capabilities with existing DLA systems such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), Computerized Provider Order Entry, and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). The solution must cover drug products utilized in the United States, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, and other regions, offering daily updated drug pricing and a customizable, web-based interface. Specific data elements like AHFS therapeutic class code, dosage forms, drug strength, and hierarchical codes are required.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract with an anticipated Base Year from August 7, 2026, to August 6, 2027, followed by four (4) option years. The total period of performance, as indicated in Attachment 1, spans from July 7, 2026, through July 6, 2031. The opportunity is Unrestricted with a NAICS code of 513210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting and Related Services) and a size standard of $40M. The requirement is justified as a sole-source brand-name requirement.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Jenna.greensweig@dla.mil and Ena.morimoto@dla.mil by July 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with award based on the lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Technical and Price are the evaluation factors; past performance will not be considered. Required submission documents include a breakdown of unit prices for each item listed in Attachment 1 (Bill of Materials).
Key Attachments & Notes
- Attachment 1 - FDB BoM.xlsx: Pricing sheet for "FDB MEDKNOWLEDGE or Equal" for 217 sites across the performance period. Bidders must complete highlighted areas.
- Attachment 3 - ICT A.R.S.: Outlines Section 508 accessibility requirements for Software Maintenance Services, which bidders must comply with.
- Attachment 4 - Site List.xlsx: Provides a list of Air Force Medical facilities, indicating potential geographical scope.
- Attachment 5 - Question Template.xlsx: For submitting formal inquiries regarding the RFQ.
Section 508 accessibility requirements and Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program requirements apply.