Pharmacy Labels and Supplies for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, Montana
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana, is soliciting quotes for Pharmacy Labels and Supplies under Solicitation 75H70926Q00006. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. An amendment has been issued, including responses to vendor questions, clarifying requirements and updating the period of performance. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for commercial items, including:
- Custom Prescription Labels: 2x4" labels, compatible with ScriptPro automation, with specific kit requirements.
- Bags: Various sizes (4lb, 6lb, 12lb, 20lb) for patient medication, preferably with the IHS logo.
- Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads: Must meet Montana state and federal regulations, including security features and Service Unit information.
- Padded Poly Mailers: For mailing prescriptions.
Ordering will be on an as-needed (on-demand) basis, with initial orders item-by-item. Delivery is expected within approximately two weeks of each order. The vendor is responsible for providing label artwork and template design, using a white and yellow color scheme for labels.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Base Year: May 25, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with four (4) Option Years, totaling up to 66 months.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
- Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees
- Quote Due Date: May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM MST
- Published Date: May 12, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability (meeting specifications and past performance) and price. Offers must remain firm for at least 120 days.
Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0001 updated the Period of Performance and included results from the Questions Period. Key clarifications include:
- Pricing Structure: Quotes for labels per kit, bags per case, and prescription pads per pad.
- Incumbent Contractor: Red Lodge Labels, with a previous contract value of approximately $10,500.00.
- Attachments: Sample images for the IHS bag logo, pharmacy prescription label, and prescription pad are provided as Attachments 1, 2, and 3.
Additional Notes
Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP).