IEE and ISBEE Sources Sought for Expired Pharmaceutical Reverse Distributor for Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Indian Health Service (IHS) Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form. It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" as required by the Buy Indian Act. This form is to be submitted in response to a Sources Sought Notice, Request for Information (RFI), or Solicitation.

• Self-Certification: Offerors must certify whether they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership."
• Eligibility Period: The enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Immediate notification to the Contracting Officer is required if eligibility is lost.
• Documentation: Contracting Officers may require documentation of eligibility, and awards may be subject to protest.
• Registration: Successful offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM).
• Penalties: False or misleading information is a violation of law and subject to penalties.
• Required Fields: Offerors must provide:
  • Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity (if applicable)
  • Name of the 51% owner of IEE Firm
  • Business Name
  • Certifying Signature
  • UEI Number
  • Print Name

This form is critical for any bidder seeking to be considered for contracts or awards under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this self-certification to demonstrate their eligibility. Failure to meet the IEE definition or provide accurate information can lead to disqualification or penalties.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area for market research purposes. It seeks information from qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing expired pharmaceutical reverse distributor services.

• Service Required: On-site reverse distribution of expired, damaged, recalled, and unusable pharmaceuticals from the Albuquerque Indian Health Center, Santa Ana Health Center, and Zia Health and Dental Clinic.
• Key Tasks: Includes pharmaceutical inventory review, controlled substance management (DEA compliance), on-site return specialist services, reverse distribution processing, manufacturer credit recovery and reconciliation, pharmaceutical destruction services, and providing an electronic tracking and reporting system.
• Contracting Focus: The government is exploring acquisition strategies with a priority for a set-aside under the Buy Indian Act.
• Response Deadline: Capability statements are due by June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Submission Requirements: Interested parties must submit a capability statement (max 5 pages) detailing business information, Buy Indian Act status, business size, capabilities, and at least two examples of similar services within the last three years.
• Contracting Office: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ASFR/OMAS.
• Period of Performance: Anticipated one-year base period with four one-year option periods, starting August 1, 2026.
• Note: This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. All submission costs are at the respondent's expense.