Pharmacy Inpatient Automation Solution - Enterprise
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Pharmacy Inpatient Automation Solution – Enterprise (PIAS-E). This RFI seeks to identify potential contractors capable of providing medication dispensing cabinets with comprehensive maintenance, support services, and licenses for government facilities worldwide. The anticipated period of performance is planned to start in February 2029, consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Responses are due by July 31, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI is strictly for market research to inform the DHA's acquisition plan and assess industry capabilities. It is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this announcement. The information gathered will facilitate decision-making within DHA.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for the PIAS-E solution, as outlined in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key areas include:
- Hardware/Equipment: Secure medication storage and dispensing cabinets.
- Maintenance & Support: Ongoing upkeep, licenses, and support services.
- System Administration: Configuration, management, and product lifecycle support.
- Integration: Interfacing with existing systems, particularly the MHS GENESIS Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other Cerner products.
- Data Management: Recovery, collection, retention, reporting, and analysis capabilities.
- Infrastructure: Leveraging regional server architecture.
- Training: Development and provision of training plans and materials for users.
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with DoD directives (DoDD 8140.01, DoDI 8500.01), NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and RMF for DoD IT.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Anticipated PoP: February 2029 start, 1 base year + 4 option years.
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined. The RFI will assess small business capacity to fulfill the requirement.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies).
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility and Government facilities worldwide.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement tailored to the specific requirements, addressing:
- Administrative Information: Company name, address, POC, CAGE Code, UEI, SAM registration, NAICS codes, applicable SINs, Small Business designation (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned), available contracting vehicles, and recommended contracting strategy.
- Company Qualifications: Capability to provide pharmacy automation solutions to large, multi-facility healthcare enterprises (especially DoD/Federal), examples of successful EHR integration (MHS GENESIS/Cerner), and current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level.
- Technical and System Capabilities: Underlying operating systems (Windows Server 2019, Windows 11), current Authority to Operate (ATO) with DHA/DoD or plan for obtaining one, solution architecture (cloud/on-premises/hybrid, FedRAMP authorization), and data integrity during network outages.
Submission Details
- Due Date: July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Format: Electronic PDF, limited to 15 pages (excluding cover/administrative pages), 12-point font.
- Email: Submit to Leslie.s.nelson7.civ@health.mil and Aileen.s.floyd.civ@health.mil.
- Subject Line: PIAS-E – RFI Response.
Important Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to procure any products or services. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.