Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Distributor
ID: HHS0015752
• State: Texas
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Description
Background
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking sealed proposals from eligible pharmaceutical wholesalers to establish a contract for the fulfillment of pharmaceuticals and other items primarily through their Group Purchasing Organization Contract. This contract aims to support HHSC, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and Other Eligible Participants’ healthcare programs. The primary focus is on purchasing pharmaceuticals, with other items being secondary and optional.
Work Details
The awarded contractor will provide wholesale Pharmaceutical Products and Services to support various programs operated by System Agencies’ healthcare programs. The contractor must ensure timely delivery of Pharmaceutical Products to any added program or facility within sixty (60) business days from notification.
The contract includes maintaining an online catalog with current GPO-contract and PHS-eligible pricing, ensuring system security, conducting disaster recovery tests, and providing accurate pricing without hidden fees. The contractor must also comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and maintain confidentiality regarding pricing agreements.
Period of Performance
The initial term of the contract will be three (3) years, with options for two (2) one-year renewal periods at the discretion of the System Agency.
Place of Performance
Services will be provided to various locations across Texas as specified in the solicitation, including but not limited to facilities in Austin, Lubbock, Harlingen, and San Antonio.
Bidder Requirements
Respondents must execute Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations Version 2.7, and provide all required documentation. The contractor must maintain TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification if utilizing a SaaS solution for the online catalog.
Additionally, compliance with HUB Subcontracting Plan requirements is necessary for contracts valued at $100,000 or more.
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking sealed proposals from eligible pharmaceutical wholesalers to establish a contract for the fulfillment of pharmaceuticals and other items primarily through their Group Purchasing Organization Contract. This contract aims to support HHSC, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and Other Eligible Participants’ healthcare programs. The primary focus is on purchasing pharmaceuticals, with other items being secondary and optional.
Work Details
The awarded contractor will provide wholesale Pharmaceutical Products and Services to support various programs operated by System Agencies’ healthcare programs. The contractor must ensure timely delivery of Pharmaceutical Products to any added program or facility within sixty (60) business days from notification.
The contract includes maintaining an online catalog with current GPO-contract and PHS-eligible pricing, ensuring system security, conducting disaster recovery tests, and providing accurate pricing without hidden fees. The contractor must also comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and maintain confidentiality regarding pricing agreements.
Period of Performance
The initial term of the contract will be three (3) years, with options for two (2) one-year renewal periods at the discretion of the System Agency.
Place of Performance
Services will be provided to various locations across Texas as specified in the solicitation, including but not limited to facilities in Austin, Lubbock, Harlingen, and San Antonio.
Bidder Requirements
Respondents must execute Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations Version 2.7, and provide all required documentation. The contractor must maintain TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification if utilizing a SaaS solution for the online catalog.
Additionally, compliance with HUB Subcontracting Plan requirements is necessary for contracts valued at $100,000 or more.
Overview
Opportunity ID
HHS0015752
Response Deadline
Sept. 17, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Aug. 5, 2025
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Optional pre-proposal conference via Microsoft Teams. Participants must register prior to the event.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $20,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 8/5/25 Health & Human Services Commission in Texas issued Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Distributor Contract with ID HHS0015752 due 9/16/25.
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Class Codes
94872-Pharmaceutical Services
17500;
19300-Clinical Laboratory Reagents And Tests (Blood Grouping, Diagnostic, Drug Monitoring, Etc.);
17500-Chemical Laboratory Equipment And Supplies;
26000-Dental Equipment And Supplies;
27100-Drug And Feeding Administration, Infusion, And Irrigation Equipment And Supplies;
46500-Hospital And Surgical Equipment, Instruments, And Supplies;
47000-Hospital, Nursing Home Or Residential Specialized Equipment For The Handicapped And Disabled;
47500-Hospital, Surgical, And Medical Related Accessories And Sundry Items;
49000-Laboratory Equipment, Accessories And Supplies: General Analytical And Research For Nuclear, Optical, And Physical;
49300-Laboratory Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Etc.;