Pharmacy Labels and Supplies for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, Montana
Overview
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana, is seeking Pharmacy Labels and Supplies through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 323111. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for essential pharmacy supplies required for daily operations, including:
- Custom prescription labels (2x4"): 36 kits (1 kit = 6 rolls of 1,250), compatible with ScriptPro automation.
- Various sizes of bags: 4lb, 6lb, 12lb, 20lb, preferably with the IHS logo.
- Tamper-resistant prescription pads: 10 pads (100 scripts/pad), meeting state and federal regulations and including Service Unit information.
- Padded poly mailers: 6x10" and 8.5x12" for mailing prescriptions. Technical specifications are detailed in Attachment A1, and bidders must ensure their offerings meet all specified dimensions, quantities, and functional requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (May 25, 2026 – April 30, 2027) with four subsequent Option Years, totaling up to 66 months through April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books), with a 650-employee size standard.
- Technical Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 2:00 PM MST.
- Quote Due Date: May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM MST.
- Published Date: April 30, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability (meeting specifications and past performance) and price. Discussions are not anticipated but may occur for minor clarifications. Offers must remain firm for at least 120 days from receipt.
Additional Notes
This RFQ is issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Bidders must submit quotes via electronic mail and use the Government-provided Price Schedule (Attachment A2) to formulate their pricing proposals. Payment requests will be processed electronically via the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP). The Government is not obligated to award a Purchase Order.