Notice of Intent to Sole Source Optimized Storage Solution

The Indian Health Service issued a notice of intent to sole source an optimized storage solution to BlueBin Supply Chain Management by Capsa Healthcare, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026. This is a non-competitive award based on FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source); the estimated contract value is $694,000, structured as firm-fixed price.

BlueBin will redesign and implement a two-bin Kanban inventory management system across approximately 16 clinical storage areas and establish a centralized medical supply storage area at Gallup Indian Medical Center. The scope includes system design, installation of bins and shelving, staff training with train-the-trainer capability and competency validation within ninety days, and embedded operational support during rollout. BlueBin will deploy two on-site staff for approximately 44 weeks to deliver hardware ($166,600) and project management and implementation services ($528,400).

The justification notes that BlueBin is the sole capable provider of a fully integrated healthcare supply chain solution combining physical system redesign, Kanban methodology, and proprietary BlueQ analytics. Market research confirmed no other vendors offer the integrated combination of Kanban inventory systems, proprietary analytics, embedded on-site staffing support, and certification-based sustainment. The solution must integrate with GIMC's existing Morris System and Cisco network infrastructure, operate within a Government-controlled environment with open architecture, and preserve Government data ownership. The period of performance is one-time, not to exceed twelve months from award.