Opportunity
SAM #70CDCR26P00000003_P00005
Extension of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Support for ICE Detainees
Buyer
ICE Detention and Removal Operations
Posted
September 28, 2026
Identifier
70CDCR26P00000003_P00005
NAICS
524292
ICE is seeking to extend Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) support for detainee prescription medications. - The current provider is Ardent Group, identified as the sole capable vendor for uninterrupted service. - Extension is required due to the termination of prior VA support and the need for continuity during reassessment and re-competition. - The contract will add two 12-month and four 6-month option periods, offering flexibility for transition. - Services include claims coordination, pharmacy network support, reporting, training, and operational workflows. - No specific product line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed. - The extension is justified to avoid operational and health risks for detainees. - The opportunity is posted as a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC).
Description
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.