How to bid on Pharmacy Technician Services for FCI Gilmer, Bureau of Prisons

What the agency is buying

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking contractor services for a pharmacy technician at FCI Gilmer in Glenville, West Virginia. This opportunity is for firms that can provide these specialized healthcare services to support the federal prison system.

Vendors should carefully review the exact statement of work provided in the solicitation package to ensure their bid aligns with the required services.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. All offers must be submitted by email no later than 12:00 PM ET on August 06, 2026. Offers received after this deadline will be processed according to Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-1(f).

It is crucial to submit your offer on time, as late submissions may not be considered for award.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is a 100% small-business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly pharmacy technician support. Firms with experience in providing services to government facilities or correctional institutions may find this opportunity particularly relevant.

The government will award to a responsive and responsible vendor whose offer conforms to the solicitation and provides the best value. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price.

How to respond

To respond, you must first access the original solicitation on the portal. Click "View original source" to open the opportunity. If you land on the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Your offer must include a completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, with blocks 17a, 20, 30a, 30b, and 30c filled out. You must also complete the attached quote sheets, including your offeror name and UEI number in the header. Ensure your email address and UEI number are in block 20 of the SF 1449. Original signatures are required on all submitted quotes.

All offers must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Faxed bids or hand-carried quotes will not be accepted, and quotes should only be sent to the specified email address.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your company has an active and up-to-date registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before submitting your offer. Your registration status will be verified.

Carefully review the entire solicitation package, especially the statement of work, to ensure your bid meets all specified requirements. Pay close attention to details regarding quantity, delivery dates, specifications, packaging, labeling, and invoicing procedures.

Since past performance is considered approximately equal to price, highlight any relevant positive past performance in your submission. Conversely, be aware that poor past performance or failure to meet requirements in the past will be noted and may affect future opportunities with the Bureau of Prisons.