RFI for Pharmacy Reverse Distribution Service

The Billings Area Indian Health Service is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide pharmacy reverse distribution services in Billings, Montana. The agency needs to facilitate the safe removal and return of expired and soon-to-expire pharmaceutical products, including both controlled and non-controlled substances, to authorized manufacturers or wholesalers for eligible credit. This service will help the agency manage its pharmaceutical inventory efficiently and recover eligible financial credits for unused medications. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to perform on-site inventory of expired and soon-to-expire medications. The vendor must ensure the secure handling and segregation of controlled and non-controlled substances during the process. Additionally, the requested services include the packaging, transportation, and return of eligible pharmaceuticals, as well as the processing of manufacturer or wholesaler credits. This opportunity is strictly set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires all performance of the work to take place on-site at the government facility in Billings, Montana. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure for these services. Specific evaluation criteria and key deadlines are not detailed in the initial request, as the agency is currently seeking information and proposals to shape the procurement.