The eddy county detention center requires a system that operates as a fully autonomous, pharmacist-controlled, on-site pharmacy solution available 24/7. The system must support automated packaging, patient-specific labeling, and sorting of medications INT

The Eddy County Detention Center in New Mexico is seeking a sole source procurement for an advanced pharmacy system to provide fully autonomous, pharmacist-controlled, on-site pharmacy solutions operating 24/7. The primary objective is to acquire a system capable of automated medication packaging, patient-specific labeling, and medication sorting to support the detention center's pharmaceutical operations independently while maintaining strict regulatory and operational standards specific to correctional healthcare environments. Key deliverables include a fully integrated pharmacy management system with reliable 24/7 availability, pharmacist control protocols, and compliance with correctional healthcare regulations. The system must be capable of managing the facility's complete pharmaceutical operations and must integrate seamlessly with existing detention center operations. Required qualifications for the vendor include demonstrated expertise in specialized pharmacy automation systems designed for correctional settings, proven system reliability, and the ability to meet strict regulatory compliance requirements. The procurement was posted on April 15, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 8, 2026. The sole source justification document emphasizes the specialized nature of the system and the limited availability of vendors capable of meeting the detention center's comprehensive operational and compliance needs.

Advanced Pharmacy Solutions has been identified as the only qualified vendor capable of providing a system meeting the detention center's requirements, making this a sole source procurement rather than a competitive bidding process. The justification for sole source procurement focuses on the specialized nature of the system, its critical integration requirements with existing detention center operations, and the essential importance of pharmacy services to inmate healthcare delivery. The document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. Specific budget ranges and award values are not disclosed in the available procurement materials; these terms would be negotiated directly with Advanced Pharmacy Solutions under the sole source authority. The procurement supports the use of sole source procedures based on operational factors including system reliability requirements, 24/7 availability needs, pharmacist control protocols, and compliance with correctional healthcare regulations that limit vendor availability.