340b Contract PharmacyBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Correction has issued a solicitation (RFP 26-84426) seeking a contract pharmacy partner to support its continued enrollment in the federal 340b drug pricing program, which enables the department to obtain prescription drugs at significantly discounted prices. The contract requires the pharmacy service provider to be fully knowledgeable and compliant with federal 340b program regulations, agree to the department’s selection of wholesaler, and limit charges strictly to prescription drug prices and applicable administrative fees. The contract’s place of performance is in Pendleton, Indiana, and the solicitation is managed by the Correctional Industrial Facility under the Indiana Department of Administration, with a proposal submission deadline of March 4, 2026. The procurement process includes strict compliance and documentation requirements, including submission of forms related to minority and women business enterprises (MWBE), Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business participation, and attestations confirming adherence to contract terms and confidentiality provisions. The solicitation also involves technical and infrastructure considerations such as adherence to state cybersecurity and data privacy standards outlined in additional terms and conditions for Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service agreements. These provisions mandate data ownership by the state, encryption, breach notification protocols, and data residency within the United States. While the primary focus is on pharmacy services, vendors are encouraged to align their proposals with state policies on supplier diversity, IT security compliance, and procurement transparency, ensuring a comprehensive and compliant contract execution aligned with Indiana state laws and federal 340b program rules.