What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer is soliciting bids for a Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance Subscription. Bids are due by November 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Personnel assigned to the services must have at least two years of relevant experience. Failure to submit required documents, including Exhibit A and the Pricing Sheet, will disqualify a bidder. Missing information may be requested, with failure to respond by the deadline resulting in disqualification.
Scope of work
- Secure platform capable of receiving, storing, and parsing DSCSA data
- System using Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) standards
- 2D barcode scanning support
- Automated workflows to resolve data discrepancies
- Workflows for both saleable returns and non-saleable returns
- System workflows to electronically flag and quarantine suspect products
- Accept, process, and transmit all required HHSC data files
- Required security documentation (RAR, SSP, SAR) within 10 business days
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Bidder meeting or exceeding the requirements and specifications | Not specified |
| Bidder's ability to meet performance delivery requirements | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
- Assigned personnel must have at least two (2) years' relevant experience
- Minimum of three (3) verifiable references
- Comply with HHSC data standards, TXRAMP cloud requirements, and security controls
- Valid FDA licensure for Authorized Trading Partners (ATPs)
- Background checks including Social Security Number Verification and criminal/sex offender records
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A - HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Pages 1-14), completed and signed
- Exhibit C - Pricing Sheet, completed
- Exhibit D - Bidder Reference Form (if requested)
- Addendum Acknowledgement Form(s), if applicable
- Public Information Act Copy of Response, if applicable
- Documentation of financial capability, financial solvency, and capacity
- Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties (prior to contract award)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or USB drive in sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Email complete response to [email protected] with IFB number and title in subject line, or submit one USB drive in Microsoft Office and PDF formats to 1100 W 49th St. MC: 2020. Hard copy responses will not be accepted.