Area-Wide Pharmacist Staffing Services
ID: 75H70924R00002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service seeks to contract area-wide pharmacist staffing services for the Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS), ensuring compliance with federal regulations and professional standards. The solicitation, aimed at Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, prioritizes the provision of pharmaceutical services across multiple locations, emphasizing the need for qualified pharmacists to work in outpatient pharmacy settings.

    The annual contract, valued at approximately $27,040 per location for seven service units, requires pharmacists to fulfill varying full-time equivalents, ranging from 1,040 to 7,280 hours annually per unit. Pharmacists must be licensed and proficient in medical theory, with proposals evaluated based on past performance, technical merit, and price. The BAIHS aims to secure consistent, high-quality pharmaceutical care, with contractors integrating into the BAIHS healthcare team and adhering to specific protocols.

    Interested parties must submit proposals by the extended deadline of August 12, 2024, and provide the necessary documentation, with contact details available for any inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alta A. Adrian
    alta.adrian@ihs.gov
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    The government seeks to procure area-wide pharmacist staffing services across multiple locations. The primary objective is to obtain qualified pharmacists to fulfill varying Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) in Indian Health Service facilities. The RFP outlines detailed requirements for pharmacist qualifications, emphasizing professional credentials and compatibility with IHS systems. Pharmacists must have current licenses and be proficient in scientific medical theory. The logistics of staffing require compatibility with IHS technology and reporting systems, and contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet turnaround times for interpretation services. Offerors are expected to provide a technical proposal addressing these qualifications and logistics, along with a separate price proposal using the specified Schedule of Supplies/Services. The government will evaluate proposals based on past performance and technical merit, with pricing being a consideration. Key dates include the extended submission deadline of August 12, 2024, allowing offerors to respond to the detailed RFP and submit their proposals. This procurement process aims to secure suitable pharmacist staffing, ensuring adherence to professional standards and efficient operation within the Indian Health Service network.
    The government seeks area-wide pharmacist staffing services across multiple locations. This solicitation, 75H70924R00002, aims to contract these services for a base year and three optional years. The focus is on providing trained pharmaceutical personnel to various service units. The required services involve pharmacist staffing, with a total estimated hours of 18,720 per year, divided among seven service units. Each unit has a specified quantity of full-time equivalent (FTE) hours, ranging from 1,040 to 7,280 hours annually. The contract is valued at approximately $27,040 per year for each location. Prospective vendors must submit proposals by August 12, 2024, acknowledging this amendment and providing their pricing schedules for the requested services. The evaluation of proposals will consider the offered prices and the ability to meet the specified quantities and service requirements.
    The Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service aims to procure services from Indian Economic Enterprises, as defined by the Buy Indian Act. This representation form is a crucial step in the procurement process, ensuring that only eligible businesses can participate in the solicitation. While the specific project title is missing, the focus on tribal entities indicates the agency's commitment to targeting its requirements at a specialized vendor population. This self-certification is a necessary prerequisite for participation, and the consequences of false or misleading information are strictly enforced under federal law.
    The Department of Health and Human Services seeks proposals for Area-Wide Pharmacist Staffing Services across multiple locations within the Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS). The primary objective is to procure the services of registered pharmacists to work in outpatient pharmacy settings, offering pharmaceutical expertise and patient care. These pharmacists will work closely with the BAIHS healthcare team, entering medication orders, conducting dispensing checks, and providing patient counseling. They will utilize electronic health records and pharmacy automation systems while adhering to BAIHS protocols and federal regulations. The contract, expected to run for one base year with four 12-month options, aims to ensure consistent and high-quality pharmaceutical services across the BAIHS network. Offerors are required to submit their proposals by the deadline, focusing on their ability to provide the requested staffing services, with attention to relevant qualifications and experience. The evaluation of proposals will consider past performance, price, and technical merit, with the potential for multiple awards. Successful contractors will be expected to begin services within 30 days of receiving notice, working closely with the BAIHS and adhering to the detailed requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement.
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