PBM_Support_Extension
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70CDCR26P00000003_P00005
- Agency
-
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70CDCR26P00000003
- NAICS code
- 524292 Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Breckenridge, Colorado 80424, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a sole-source contract modification to Ardent Group, LLC for Pharmacy Benefit Management services under contract 70CDCR26C00000003 on a limited-source justification basis, effective September 28, 2026.
The justification invokes 41 U.S.C. 3304 (only one responsible source). ICE's Immigration Health Services Corps requires uninterrupted PBM support to provide prescription medications to detainees held in facilities nationwide. The prior support provider, the Veterans Administration Financial Services Center, terminated services on October 3, 2025, creating urgent operational need. ICE determined that Ardent is the sole contractor capable of immediately providing continuous PBM services without operational disruption, citing the critical risks of any lapse: interruption of medically necessary medications, operational disruption at detention centers, risks to detainee health and life, public health risks from delayed treatment of communicable diseases, and compliance concerns. Ardent's incumbency, existing operational integration with IHSC processes, and established pharmacy networks position it uniquely for seamless continuation while ICE conducts market research and plans a follow-on competition.
The modification adds two 12-month option periods and four 6-month option periods, spanning from October 25, 2026 through October 24, 2030. Ardent Group is located at 400 N. Park., 12B, Breckenridge, CO 80424. ICE conducted market research through an RFI posted on June 16, 2026, and published a notice on sam.gov on September 2, 2026; while industry interest was expressed, only Ardent could provide immediate support. The contracting officer determined the anticipated price is fair and reasonable based on historical pricing comparisons.
Notice text
The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) support is posted in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 6.301.
Awarded contract 70CDCR26P00000003 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-28.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1.1-P00005_JOFOC_PBM_Options_Redacted.pdf |
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