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The Indian Health Service forecasts a future procurement for private market pharmacy drug supplies under NAICS code 446110, with the opportunity posted on May 25, 2026. This forecast indicates an upcoming requirement to source pharmaceutical products through private market channels, likely to support healthcare services provided to Native American and Alaska Native populations. No specific solicitation number or set aside type is currently identified, suggesting this is a planning indicator rather than an active bid opportunity. The point of contact for program-related inquiries is Chace Erickson at chace.erickson@ihs.gov, while Ashley Velasquez serves as the contracting officer and can be reached at ashley.velasquez@ihs.gov. The place of performance and agency office address details are not specified, indicating that delivery locations and logistical arrangements will be determined later in the procurement process. Interested vendors should monitor the official forecast link for updates as the solicitation moves toward formal release.

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Procurement of drug supplies for private pharmacies by Indian Health Service, forecasted March 2026.

Agency

Indian Health Service

NAICS

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug StoresView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyIndian Health Service

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Indian Health Service

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Chace Erickson

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Ashley VelasquezContracting Officer

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Private Market Pharmacy Drug Supplies

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