Attatchment I-MAR-J Pre-proposal Network Form.docx

This is a Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form submission for RFP 27-88055, issued by the Indiana Department of Health to solicit a single vendor for metabolic formula supply and delivery services. The solicitation consolidates metabolic formula distribution currently managed through five separate vendors into one contract. The contractor must supply complete product lines from Abbott (approximately 200 units annually), Ajinomoto Cambrooke (500 units), Mead Johnson (1,000 units), Nutricia (800 units), and Vitaflo (500 units), with delivery directly to patients' residences within one to two business days depending on order confirmation time. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET in Indianapolis. Written questions are due October 7, 2026 by 3:00 PM ET, with responses posted by October 14, 2026. Reference forms must be submitted by October 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Proposals are due October 30, 2026. The initial contract term runs four years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030, with an optional fifth-year renewal through December 31, 2031. Target evaluation activities span November 5 through December 1, 2026, subject to change, and the State reserves the right to conduct best and final offer rounds and request site visits.

The submitted form identifies MAR-J Medical Supply, Inc., located in Boca Raton, Florida, as a potential network partner. All pricing must include product and shipping costs with no additional charges permitted, and pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 180 days from award issuance. Proposals are evaluated on a 90-point scale plus up to one bonus point, based on mandatory requirement adherence (pass/fail), management assessment and quality (50 points), and cost (30 points). A 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontracting goal applies, with respondents receiving up to five evaluation points based on IVOSB participation and one additional bonus point for exceeding the goal. A Buy Indiana preference provides five points to certified Indiana companies. The contractor must comply with Indiana's Statewide IT Policies, AI standards, and state cloud infrastructure preferences, develop a Project Management Plan within 15 days of execution, submit monthly Key Performance Indicator reports, and establish a turnover plan within six months of execution.