RFI for Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) for Pandemic Response Program

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (HT9427RFI26VMI) to assess industry capability to provide full‑lifecycle vendor‑managed inventory (VMI) services for its Pandemic Response Program, beginning with N95 respirators and expanding to additional PPE and medical supplies. The effort will require demand forecasting, inventory optimization, storage in geographically diverse, environmentally controlled warehouses, real‑time inventory tracking (lot numbers, expiration dates, shelf‑life), distribution, replenishment, compliance reporting, and management of Government‑Owned Material (including co‑mixing with commercial stock). Respondents must describe their experience with large‑scale, shelf‑life‑sensitive VMI programs, existing warehouse networks, inventory management system functionality, preferred business/fee structures, end‑of‑contract disposition models, and potential applications of AI/ML or advanced analytics to improve forecasting and logistics. Responses are to be submitted electronically to the DHA points of contact (patrick.m.younkins.civ@health.mil and jared.d.acre.civ@health.mil) no later than 17 July 2026, 5:00 PM EDT, with “RFI Response: VMI for Pandemic Response Program” in the subject line. No specific format is required; marketing materials will not be reviewed. Proprietary or confidential information must be clearly marked. The solicitation is not set‑aside and is classified under NAICS 423450.

Notice ID

d98f0bd8715d441bb79f5d665185aff5

Solicitation Number

HT9427RFI26VMI

NAICS Code

423450

Classification Code

N/A