FY25 GSU THC Expired Medication Return
ID: 75H71025Q00094Type: Presolicitation
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/58a24387bb8f4ea1a3ae33082a7ca41d/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for the provision of Expired Medication Returns Services at the Tohatchi Health Center in New Mexico. This procurement aims to establish a contract for the quarterly return and disposal of expired medications, emphasizing compliance with FDA and DEA regulations for both controlled and non-controlled substances. The contract is structured for a base year with options for three additional years, reinforcing the importance of proper handling of expired pharmaceuticals while supporting Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Interested offerors must submit their proposals, including a technical proposal, past performance documentation, a price proposal, and a signed SF1449, by the specified deadline, with questions due by March 20, 2025, at 10:00 am (MDT). For further inquiries, contact Ken Parrish at Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov or call 505-726-8895.

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    Ken Parrish
    (505) 726-8895
    Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov
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    75H71025Q00087.pdf
    The Navajo Area Indian Health Services is soliciting offers for Reverse Distribution with Destruction Capability services, aimed at maximizing credit returns for three pharmacy locations: Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Thoreau Healthcare Clinic, and Pueblo Pintado Clinic in New Mexico. The procurement follows FAR Part 13, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and emphasizes a firm-fixed price single award to the responsible offeror with the best overall value based on technical capability, price, and past performance. Services include four quarterly visits over a specified performance period, starting from April 1, 2025, and a comprehensive approach to costs covering all required materials, processing, and waste disposal. The evaluation process will consider technical proposals detailing logistics, resource coordination, and compliance with the attached Statement of Work, as well as documented references for similar services. The Government reserves the right not to exercise option periods, with the total duration of the contract limited to five years and six months. The solicitation also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses that govern compliance and performance requirements. This effort underscores the agency's commitment to enhancing pharmaceutical disposal efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance in healthcare services.
    75H71025Q00094 Expired Med.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Tohatchi Health Center for services related to the quarterly return and disposal of expired medications. The contract, structured for a base year with options for three additional years, is intended for an Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Key details include the schedule of supplies, with specific periods of performance ranging from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, emphasizing compliance with FDA and DEA regulations for both controlled and non-controlled medications. The contractor is responsible for providing onsite personnel and necessary equipment for the medication return process. Costs are detailed in vendor quotes, and all labor involved must meet minimum wage rates established under relevant federal regulations, including the Service Contract Act. This RFP serves to formalize a procurement process emphasizing the utilization of Indian economic enterprises while ensuring the proper handling of expired pharmaceuticals in a compliant manner, reinforcing health and safety standards.
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