THC – Pharmacy Department - Two (2) Pharmacist
ID: IHS1503077_IHS1504948Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fa8d715ff07645aea855ef9f1700519d/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide pharmacist services at the Tsaile Health Center in Arizona. The procurement involves supplying two pharmacists for a contract period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028, with contractors responsible for all associated costs and operating independently without government supervision. This opportunity is designated for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 561320, emphasizing the importance of supporting Indian-owned businesses in public procurement. Interested parties must submit their quotes by March 26, 2025, directly to the designated contracting officer, Earl Morris Jr., at earl.morris@ihs.gov, with secondary contact Tanya Begay available at tanya.begay2@ihs.gov for further inquiries.

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    Combined Synopsis Solicitation Pharmacist.pdf
    This document is a synopsis and solicitation for a request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) for providing pharmacist services at the Tsaile Health Center in Arizona. The solicitation is designated for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 561320, with a total contract period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028. The contractor must supply two pharmacists, managing all costs associated with their services. Key evaluation criteria for bids include the contractor's past performance, technical capability, and candidate qualifications, with cost being a secondary consideration. The document outlines requirements for insurance coverage, including medical liability, and emphasizes that contractors operate independently without government supervision. The submission deadline is March 26, 2025, with quotes emailed directly to the designated contracting officer. Significantly, only offers from eligible Indian Economic Enterprises will be considered, reinforcing the commitment to support Indian-owned businesses in public procurement.
    IHS ISBEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's Buy Indian Act Representation Form serves as a self-certification tool for Offerors asserting their status as “Indian Economic Enterprises.” This form is a response to solicitations, sources sought notices, or Requests for Information (RFIs) under the Act. Offerors must demonstrate eligibility at three critical stages: when the offer is submitted, upon contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. Should an enterprise fail to maintain its eligibility, it must promptly inform the Contracting Officer. Successful Offerors are also required to register with the System of Award Management (SAM). Furthermore, offering false information can lead to severe legal repercussions. The form necessitates the Offeror to confirm whether they meet the criteria for Indian ownership and includes spaces for pertinent details such as the name of the owner, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number. This document underscores the importance of adhering to the Buy Indian Act and emphasizes the legal implications of misrepresentation during the contracting process.
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