Firm Fixed-Price Non-Personal Service Purchase Order to provide Pharmacist Services for the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD.
ID: RFQ-25-012-0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e2000618084449f59e28882e02e6e081/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for a firm fixed-price non-personal service purchase order to provide pharmacist services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota. The contract aims to ensure the availability of pharmacist services for 1,200 hours over a period of 180 days, addressing staffing needs and maintaining quality healthcare delivery for approximately 7,000 tribal members served by the facility. Interested vendors must comply with specific qualifications, including relevant licensure and background checks, and submit their proposals electronically by February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Andrea Whipple at andrea.whipple@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-268-2022.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrea Whipple
    (605) 268-2022
    andrea.whipple@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Contractor Forms and BAA.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has established a policy mandating seasonal influenza immunizations for all civilian health care personnel in its facilities to enhance patient safety and infection control. All Civil Service employees, contract staff, temporary employees, students, and volunteers must receive a flu vaccination by October 31 annually or present a valid medical or religious exemption. The policy details documentation procedures for vaccination receipt and exemption requests, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping. Healthcare personnel refusing vaccination without an approved exemption may face disciplinary action. The document outlines different types of exemptions, including medical and religious, and the procedures for requesting appeals. Additionally, personnel with exemptions must adhere to specific safety measures, such as wearing masks during flu season and receiving annual training on infection control. Effective from July 28, 2016, this directive reflects IHS's commitment to maintaining health standards in patient care environments.
    Service Provisions and Clauses - RFQ-25-012-0002.pdf
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    SOW PHARMACIST.pdf
    The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center is soliciting a non-personal service contract for pharmacist services. The Indian Health Service is responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, covering approximately 1.9 million individuals across 35 states. The WWKMHCC serves 7,000 tribal members on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota, delivering various health services, including pharmacy. The contract aims to ensure uninterrupted pharmacist services during staffing absences and requires candidates to have relevant qualifications, including a pharmacy degree, active license, and Electronic Health Record experience. Contract pharmacists must exhibit professionalism, conduct clinical duties such as processing prescriptions, and adhere to privacy laws. They must complete background checks, maintain documentation standards, and participate in quality improvement programs. Communication, continuous service provision, and responsiveness to the Pharmacy Supervisor's needs are critical elements. The document articulates the contractual obligations, including compensation processes, performance evaluation metrics, and security regulations regarding patient information, thereby emphasizing the commitment to quality care and legal compliance in healthcare delivery.
    Waiver IHS Provisional authorization memo.pdf
    The document outlines provisional employment authorization for an individual at the Indian Health Service, in accordance with Public Laws 101-630 and 101-647, which require background investigations for personnel in positions involving contact with Indian children. The individual in question receives provisional authorization pending the completion of a background investigation. They must work under the supervision of someone with a favorably adjudicated background in childcare during this provisional phase. Key responsibilities include ensuring pre-employment suitability, ongoing processing of the background check, and adherence to supervisory requirements. The supervisor is tasked with ensuring compliance and supervision of personnel with provisional status. Failure to meet these criteria can lead to disciplinary measures, including termination. The document also emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a list of approved staff members who have undergone background checks, facilitating compliance across the facility. This protocol aims to safeguard the welfare of Indian children while ensuring lawful hiring practices within federally governed entities.
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