When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Uw Medicine Supply Chain. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Seattle, Washington, United StatesPosted: September 30, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

UW Medicine is seeking a strategic partner to expand its health system-owned Specialty Pharmacy Program, with a primary focus on strengthening specialty pharmacy payor access.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be available to work in Washington State
Must have extensive experience in health system-owned specialty pharmacy programs
Must have experience in specialty pharmacy payor contracting and PBM contracting
Must have experience with academic medical centers or integrated delivery networks
Must have active registration in the U.S. General Services Administration System for Award Management
Must not be listed with any current exclusions, suspensions, or debarments from federal programs
Must maintain Cyber Liability/ID Theft and Extortion Insurance with limits of at least $2 million per occurrence
Must maintain Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance with limits of at least $2 million per claim and $3 million aggregate

BUDGET

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$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Questions due: October 7th, 2026

Answers provided: October 16th, 2026

Proposals due: October 30th, 2026

Notification of finalists: November 20th, 2026

Finalist interviews: Week of December 7th, 2026

Notification of apparent successful bidder: December 31st, 2026

Contract start: March 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Uw Medicine Supply Chain

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DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine is seeking a strategic partner to provide consulting, payor access expertise, contracting support, implementation assistance, market intelligence, and ongoing performance management to accelerate the growth of its specialty pharmacy program. The scope includes current state assessment, strategic planning, payor contracting support, implementation support, performance management, and strategic support for broader specialty pharmacy initiatives. The initial contract term is three years, with two three-year extension options, for a total of up to nine years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Uw Medicine Supply Chain. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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