Retail Pharmaceutical Prescription Fulfillment for Nashville Area Office Patients
ID: SS285-25-RFP-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENASHVILLE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCNASHVILLE, TN, 37214, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

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/58b9565fa15f4d13a017679398c65368/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors for Retail Pharmaceutical Prescription Fulfillment services for patients in the Nashville Area Office service region. The procurement aims to establish a single or multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for filling prescriptions, including specialized and urgent need medications, at local retail pharmacies for referred patients. This initiative is crucial for ensuring accessible pharmaceutical care for the Indian community, and interested vendors must meet the criteria of an “Indian Economic Enterprise” as defined by HHSAR 326.601, as well as comply with the Buy Indian Act requirements. Interested parties should respond with their company information and capabilities statement by the estimated solicitation date, which is expected to be posted 15 days after this notice, with the contract performance commencing on April 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Paul Carr at paul.carr@ihs.gov or call 615-467-1567.

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    Paul Carr
    (615) 467-1567
    paul.carr@ihs.gov
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    IHS Buy Indian Act IEE Representation form.pdf
    The Department of Health & Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, issues a representation form regarding the Buy Indian Act, affirming that offerors must certify their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise.” This self-certification is crucial at three stages: at the offer submission, at contract award, and during contract performance. If the contractor loses eligibility at any point, they must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Additionally, successful offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). Providing false information can result in legal penalties under various U.S. codes. The document underscores the importance of compliance and integrity in federal contracting, specifically for businesses owned by recognized tribes, emphasizing that eligibility requirements must be met throughout the contracting process. It includes fields for the offeror’s certification, tribal affiliation, business name, and DUNS number.
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