When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed pharmaceutical reverse distribution provider. Experience handling expired, damaged, recalled, and non-dispensable medications. Established on-site pharmaceutical logistics and compliance procedures. Experience serving government agencies, healthcare systems, or pharmacy operations.

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Overview

Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States; Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

A New Mexico government authority is seeking on-site reverse distribution services for expired, damaged, recalled, unusable, and otherwise non-dispensable pharmaceuticals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a small business concern
Must be registered with the System of Award Management
Must provide professional employee-status personnel (not contracted)
Personnel must be bonded or insured
Personnel must have experience as a pharmaceutical return specialist
Must possess Drug Enforcement Administration power of attorney representation notice
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including Controlled Substances Act, DEA, EPA, RCRA, and Department of Transportation requirements
Must maintain all necessary licenses, registrations, permits, and certifications

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Base Period: September 15th, 2026 to September 14th, 2027

Option Year 1: September 15th, 2027 to September 14th, 2028

Option Year 2: September 15th, 2028 to September 14th, 2029

Option Year 3: September 15th, 2029 to September 14th, 2030

Option Year 4: September 15th, 2030 to September 14th, 2031

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Indian Health Service

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in New Mexico is seeking a vendor to provide reverse distribution services for pharmaceuticals generated through routine pharmacy operations.

The required services include on-site handling of expired, damaged, recalled, unusable, and otherwise non-dispensable pharmaceuticals. The selected vendor will support the government authority in managing these pharmaceutical products through appropriate reverse distribution processes.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Indian Health Service. The work is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States; Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Licensed pharmaceutical reverse distribution provider
Experience handling expired, damaged, recalled, and non-dispensable medications
Established on-site pharmaceutical logistics and compliance procedures
Experience serving government agencies, healthcare systems, or pharmacy operations

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