Pharmacy Reverse Distribution Service

The Indian Health Service is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of performing pharmacy reverse distribution services at designated Billings Area IHS pharmacy locations. The services include on-site inventory of expired and soon-to-expire medications, secure handling and segregation of controlled and non-controlled substances, packaging, transportation, and return of eligible pharmaceuticals, and processing of manufacturer or wholesaler credits. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Some key points to consider are: • The contractor must be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). • The contractor must demonstrate their capability, experience, and ability to provide reverse distribution services to healthcare facilities. • The contractor must meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and demonstrate how they will receive at least 51% of the earnings from the awarded contract. • The contractor must demonstrate how they will conduct management and daily operations to be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.