Q517--Pharmacy Emergent First Fill at the SFVAHCS
ID: 36C26326Q0055Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds (524292)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/745750226da84db7ae4ce7c12879092c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking proposals for a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Pharmacy Emergent First Fill Services at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contractor will be responsible for providing an open pharmacy network that allows veterans to obtain first-fill prescriptions for a maximum of 10 days (14 days for antibiotics) from the VA's Emergent Drug List, with no refills authorized and prescriptions picked up at no charge to the patients. This service is critical for ensuring timely access to necessary medications for veterans, with the contract set to begin on January 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2030. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) must submit their proposals by December 26, 2025, including required documentation and licenses, to Contract Specialist Michael Wicht at michael.wicht@va.gov or by phone at 402-996-3630.

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    Michael WichtContract Specialist
    (402) 996-3630
    michael.wicht@va.gov
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    36C26326Q0055_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23 contracting office, issued Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0055 for a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Emergent First Fill Services at the SFVAHCS. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) with a response deadline of December 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Offerors must submit a signed SF 1449, a completed price schedule, signed SF30s for any amendments, documentation demonstrating the ability to satisfy the statement of work (including pharmacy network, Management Oversight Plan, and Quality Control Program), a current DEA license, controlled substance license, and general license from the respective State Board of Pharmacy, and documentation showing pharmacists are in good standing with the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy. Failure to provide this documentation will lead to removal from the competition. The point of contact is Contract Specialist Michael Wicht (michael.wicht@va.gov, 402-996-3630).
    36C26326Q0055.docx
    This government solicitation, 36C26326Q0055, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, outlines a requirement for Pharmacy Emergent First Fill Services at the VA Sioux Falls Health Care System and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contract is for a base year and four option years, with services beginning on January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2030. The selected contractor will provide an open pharmacy network for veterans to receive first-fill prescriptions for up to a 10-day supply (14 days for antibiotics), limited to generic drugs on the VA's Emergent Drug List. No refills are authorized, and patients will pick up prescriptions directly without charge. Reimbursement will be based on the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) discounted by a percentage plus a dispensing fee, not exceeding charges to the general public or the contractor's lowest third-party reimbursement. The solicitation details performance standards, quality assurance, privacy requirements (including HIPAA and the Privacy Act of 1974), and licensing qualifications for pharmacies and pharmacists in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska. It also includes comprehensive IT contract security provisions, emphasizing data protection, access controls, incident reporting, and compliance with federal and VA regulations for all information and information systems.
    WD 12-3-2025.pdf
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5369, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in South Dakota, specifically within Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner Counties. It details hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other sectors. The document also includes provisions for health and welfare benefits, vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually. Key regulations from Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 are highlighted, covering paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments for federal contractors. Special considerations are given to computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Furthermore, it addresses hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the process for conforming unlisted occupations and wage rates through Standard Form 1444, emphasizing the importance of accurate job classification based on duties.
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