Naloxone Vending Machine Design and Manufacturing

The contract calls for the design, engineering, and fabrication of custom vending machines dedicated to the secure dispensing of naloxone, a critical medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The machines must comply with rigorous technical and safety standards including NFPA 79 for electrical systems in industrial machinery, Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 for digital accessibility to ensure usability by individuals with disabilities, and OSHA regulations to guarantee workplace safety during installation and operation. The project is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 333242 indicating classification under Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. The bidding window opened on July 24, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by August 17, 2026, with the procurement led by the Nashville Area Indian Health Service under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, targeting deployment in communities served by Indian Health Service facilities.