Pharmacy Reverse Distribution Service

The Indian Health Service is conducting market research to identify capable Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) for pharmacy reverse distribution services. This effort follows the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes Indian-owned entities meeting specific ownership and earnings criteria. The contractor will manage the inventory, packaging, and removal of expired medications at multiple service units within the Billings Area Indian Health Service. Work includes providing all labor, equipment, and materials for on-site services three times per year at designated Montana locations. The contractor must be a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registered reverse distributor authorized to handle controlled substances and process manufacturer credits. This notice helps the agency determine if a set-aside is feasible for a contract period consisting of a base year and four option years beginning in July 2026. Supporting documents include a Statement of Work (SOW), the Sources Sought notice, and an IEE Representation Form, which outline technical standards such as the 120-day timeline for applying return credits and the 60-day requirement for providing certificates of receipt. This requirement involves on-site pharmaceutical reverse distribution at nine Montana locations. The contractor must be a DEA-registered reverse distributor responsible for labor, equipment, and transportation to process manufacturer credits. This is currently a market research phase to evaluate the feasibility of a set-aside. Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical reverse distribution for Billings Area pharmacy programs, including the secure removal and processing of expired products.