FY25 GSU THC Expired Medication Returns
ID: 75H71025Q00147Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fafe099d60544001a6bb76cf4c1c3c61/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide expired medication return services for the Tohatchi Health Center in New Mexico. The procurement aims to establish a contract for the reverse distribution of both controlled and non-controlled expired medications, ensuring compliance with FDA and DEA regulations, with services required on a quarterly basis. This initiative is crucial for maintaining public health standards and effective pharmacy operations, as it supports the safe and compliant disposal of pharmaceutical waste. Interested offerors must submit their proposals, including a technical proposal, past performance documentation, and a price proposal, by the specified deadline, with all inquiries directed to Ken Parrish at Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov or by phone at 505-726-8895. The contract is set to begin on July 1, 2025, and will run through June 30, 2029, with options for renewal.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ken Parrish
    (505) 726-8895
    Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov
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    75H71025Q00147 Expired Medication Return.pdf
    The Tohatchi Health Center is soliciting bids for a contract with a reverse distributor to manage the return of expired medications, both controlled and non-controlled, in compliance with FDA and DEA regulations. This contract is set as a Small Business set-aside and includes an initial term from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with options to extend for three additional years. The contractor will handle medication removals quarterly, supplying necessary resources while adhering to local and federal laws without any government-provided equipment. The wage determination indicates that the contractor must pay minimum required rates under Executive Order 14026, which stipulates a wage of at least $17.75 per hour for workers. The successful vendor is expected to maintain safety standards, ensuring secure handling of pharmaceutical waste and contributing to ongoing operation effectiveness of the pharmacy department, reinforcing the health center's commitment to compliance and quality service delivery in public health.
    Sol_75H71025Q00147_Amd_0001.pdf
    This document outlines Amendment 0001 to a solicitation for the Tohatchi Health Center's Pharmacy Department, which seeks a contractor for reverse distribution services to return expired medications in compliance with federal regulations. The amendment provides responses to questions from potential offerors and details the contract's effective period, running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029, with options for renewals over subsequent years. The primary objectives include quarterly removal of expired medications, adhering to FDA and DEA standards, and the contractor is responsible for providing necessary supplies and equipment. Key tasks for the contractor include processing both controlled and non-controlled medications, with the number of boxes varying between five to ten per session. Security protocols entail the vendor checking in upon arrival. There are no government resources provided for this contract, and all conditions outlined remain unchanged. The vendor quote will dictate the fees across the base and option years for the services rendered. Overall, this amendment highlights the Tohatchi Health Center's commitment to managing expired medications efficiently and safely while complying with applicable healthcare regulations.
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