# Illinois BidBuy #27-497DVA-CHICA-B-54226

Emergency Pharmacy Services for Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-497DVA-CHICA-B-54226
**NAICS:** 446110

This opportunity involves emergency pharmacy services for the Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago, a 200-bed skilled nursing facility operated by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
  - Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Complete pharmacy operations for a long-term care facility
  - 24/7 calendar cycle refill system with on-demand refills
  - Medication carts equipped with security locks and narcotic lock boxes
  - Supply of brand name, generic, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications
  - Associated dispensing fees
  - Consulting fees for pharmacists and registered nurses
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Services must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations
  - Contractor must ensure continuous, uninterrupted service availability
  - Secure medication management is emphasized, including physical security for medication carts and narcotics
  - Emergency procurement status indicates an urgent need for immediate service commencement

### Description

This solicitation is for emergency pharmacy services at the Illinois Veterans' Home at Chicago, a 200-bed long-term skilled nursing facility serving veterans of Illinois. The contractor must provide complete pharmacy services compliant with local, state, and federal laws, including a 24/7 calendar cycle refill system with on-demand refills. Medication carts with security locks and narcotic lock boxes are required. Services include brand name, generic, over-the-counter medications, dispensing fees, and consulting fees for pharmacists and registered nurses.

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