ICE_Pharmacy Benefit Manager Support
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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors for a comprehensive Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) system. This system will support claims processing, formulary management, and various pharmacy services. Responses are due by July 7, 2026, 3:00 pm CT.
Scope of Work
The PBM system must be capable of:
- Claims processing and adjudication for retail and mail-order pharmacies.
- Formulary management and pharmacy network management.
- Mail order pharmacy and specialty pharmacy services.
- Providing a pharmacy/prescriber portal with eligibility verification, formulary lookup, and prior authorization functionalities.
Key Requirements for Response
Vendors should provide detailed information on:
- Transition timelines, milestones, deliverables, resources, and risk mitigation for PBM services.
- Prescription adjudication and claims processing workflows, including eligibility and enrollment.
- Reporting capabilities, including real-time data on utilization, costs, adherence, and safety alerts.
- Geographic coverage and pharmacy network footprint, with emphasis on rural and underserved areas.
- Billing processes, claims processing capacity, system performance, scalability, and capacity constraints.
- Commonly utilized CLIN/pricing structures and contract types (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour).
- Experience providing similar PBM support to other government agencies, including specific contract details and points of contact.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Questions Due: June 23, 2026, 3:00 pm CT
- Responses Due: July 7, 2026, 3:00 pm CT
- Published: June 16, 2026
Submission Instructions
- Responses must not exceed fifteen (15) pages, including a cover letter.
- Submissions should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
- Email responses to the primary contact.
- The cover letter must include company information, SAM registration status, UEI number, NAICS code information, and contact details.
Important Notes
This RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The government is not seeking quotes and will not reimburse for response costs. Submitted information may be used for any purpose, and one-on-one meetings may be conducted for clarification.