Automated Will Call System
ID: IHS1519937Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICELAWTON INDIAN HOSPITALLawton, OK, 73507, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to lease, install, and support an automated pharmacy will-call system for the Lawton Indian Hospital and Anadarko Indian Clinic. The system, which should be comparable to the Becton Dickinson IntelliCab, must utilize RFID and bar codes for accurate medication dispensing, ensure secure storage of controlled substances, and comply with HIPAA regulations, among other requirements. This procurement is crucial for enhancing pharmacy efficiency and ensuring safe medication management within the facilities. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form by 3:00 PM CST on November 19, 2025, to the designated contacts, Audrey Yackeyonny and Jarrod Prince, via the provided email addresses.

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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks to lease, install, and support an automated pharmacy will-call system for the Lawton Indian Hospital and Anadarko Indian Clinic. This system, similar to the BD IntelliCab, must use RFID and bar codes for accurate medication dispensing, allow for transaction audits, facilitate secure storage of controlled substances, and obscure them from view for diversion prevention. It must also accommodate refrigerated medications, capture electronic and scanned signatures, manage returns to stock, ensure HIPAA compliance, and have a proven history in federal IHS sites. Interoperability with Cerner PATH EHR systems and RPMS interface capability are essential. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation, system testing, and training, with a performance period of 12 months. Special requirements include security clearances for non-routine personnel, adherence to a tobacco/smoke-free environment, and compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards.
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