Sources Sought Billings Area IHS Paperless Medication Guide Solution

SOL #: 75H70926Q00004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services

Indian Health Service

BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

BILLINGS, MT, 59107, United States

Place of Performance

Billings, MT

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2bebec42419a46539d050c92a4e281a4/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 6, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 17, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

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), Billings Area, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for a Paperless Medication Guide Solution. This solution will provide FDA-required Medication Guides (MedGuides) in a digital format at the point of dispensing for IHS pharmacies. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

IHS seeks a digital solution to deliver FDA-compliant MedGuides electronically to patients and caregivers, compatible with existing ScriptPro pharmacy management systems. The solution must allow access via QR codes or web links and must not require access to Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Standalone or manual solutions are not acceptable. The objective is to enhance patient education, support regulatory compliance, and improve pharmacy workflow efficiency.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
NAICS: 513210 – Software Publishers ($47.0 Million size standard)
Duration: One (1) Base Year with Four (4) Option Years (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2031)
Place of Performance: Primarily remote, with necessary on-site implementation support at various Billings Area IHS pharmacy locations (Blackfeet, Crow, Fort Belknap, Fort Peck, Northern Cheyenne Service Units).
Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act.

Eligibility & Submission Requirements

This Sources Sought is specifically for IEEs, defined as businesses where:

Combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, or Alaska Native Corporation ownership is at least 51%.
Indians or Indian Tribes receive at least 51% of contract earnings.
Management and daily operations are controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.

Respondents must submit a capability statement demonstrating:

Years of experience and past contracts for similar services.
How the company meets the IEE definition, including the 51% earnings requirement.
How management and daily operations are controlled by Indians.
If partnering, how the prime IEE (or combined with subcontractor) meets these criteria. A completed "Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" is also required.