Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2397329843
North Carolina opioid antagonist medicines and distribution support
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
Doc2397329843
NAICS
325412, 424210
North Carolina is seeking opioid antagonist medicines and related support for statewide overdose prevention and response. - Government buyer: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS). - Requested products, per contract year (not-to-exceed): - 30,000 ready-to-use, two-dose intranasal opioid antagonist kits with applicators. Intranasal doses above 4 mg are not accepted. - 100,000 intramuscular opioid antagonist vials. - Product requirements: Vendors must provide the NDC, brand, manufacturer, and dosage for offered products. Medicines must meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements and have at least 18 months of shelf life when shipped. No specific brand, NDC, or part number is identified. - Services: Up to 250 hours of technical assistance for distribution and use, including local distribution practices and saturation planning. The work also includes distribution support, order tracking, and reporting; technical assistance is requested as needed, with quarterly summary reports. Payment for assistance is capped at 5% of actual product purchases. - OEMs and vendors: No companies are named. The notice describes the procurement as intended to source medicines directly from drug manufacturers. - Contract term: One initial year, with up to three additional one-year renewal options.
Description
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking vendor(s) to purchase and ship opioid antagonist medications within North Carolina. The procurement covers intranasal and intramuscular opioid antagonists for distribution to or use by people and governmental entities engaged in opioid overdose prevention and response. Related ancillary services for distribution and use of the medications are also included. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal, with proposals due October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.