Pharmacy Reverse Distribution Service, Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, Montana
ID: SS75H70926BAO-010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/15b6fa39e16f4c82bbc9b6f2e96c83ba/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to provide pharmacy reverse distribution services for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana. The primary objective is to facilitate the removal and proper disposal of expired medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, over a contract period of one base year plus four option years. This procurement is crucial for ensuring safe and compliant management of hazardous waste, particularly in healthcare settings. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form by November 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm (MST) to Clarette Yellowrobe at Clarette.Yellowrobe@ihs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Clarette Yellowrobe
    Clarette.Yellowrobe@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Attachment A - Sources Sought.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing hazardous waste treatment and disposal services. Specifically, the requirement is for the removal and proper disposal of expired medications, including controlled substances, from the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit (NCSU) Pharmacy Department. The services, under NAICS 562211 and PSC 6505, will span a base year plus four option years. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability, provide a list of past reverse distribution contracts, and prove how they meet the IEE definition, including receiving at least 51% of contract earnings and Indian control of management and daily operations. Submissions, including the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, are due by November 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm (MST) to Clarette.Yellowrobe@ihs.gov.
    Attachment B - IEE Representation.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This form, part of federal government RFPs, ensures that enterprises meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility documentation may be requested, and awards are subject to protest. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims during performance subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form requires the offeror to represent whether they meet the IEE definition and includes spaces for ownership details, tribal affiliation, business name, and UEI SAM Number.
    Attachment C - Statement of Work (SOW).pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for the removal and disposal of expired medications from the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit (NCSU) Pharmacy Department. The requirement falls under NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and PSC 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals), with a duration of a base year plus four option years (60 months). Services include collection, handling, return, and proper disposal of expired pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and the Buy Indian Act. Responding vendors must submit a capability statement demonstrating their IEE/ISBEE status, DEA registration, past experience in reverse distribution for healthcare facilities, and how they meet the 51% ownership and earnings criteria, including details for any partnerships. Responses are due by November 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm (MST) via email.
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