Intent to Sole Source: Pharmacy Services
ID: SS-AFRH-25-045Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICEARC DIV PROC SVCS - AFRHPARKERSBURG, WV, 26101, USA

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d235b7ceb8594406ae5a522d28aeda5c/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, is seeking to award a sole source contract for pharmacy services at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. The selected contractor, Pharmerica Corp., will be responsible for providing comprehensive pharmacy services, including medication dispensing and ancillary services, while ensuring compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations. This contract is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of approximately 555 veterans residing at the facility, with a contract period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by 10:00 a.m. ET on March 13, 2025, to the primary contact, Kaity Eaton, at purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kaity Eaton
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
    Paul White
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
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    PWS - Draft.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for pharmacy services at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC (AFRH-W). Established in 1991, the AFRH provides a continuum of care for approximately 555 veterans. The contractor selected for pharmacy services must ensure compliance with state and federal laws while providing necessary medication dispensing and ancillary services for various resident populations, including those in long-term care and assisted living. The contract period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with expectations for continuous service availability, billing procedures to insurance providers, and emergency medication delivery. Key responsibilities include accurate medication dispensing, drug regimen reviews, and participation in quality assurance activities. Personnel qualifications are stringent, requiring licensed pharmacists and registered nurses. The contractor must implement a Quality Control Program to maintain standards, with performance evaluated through monthly reports and audits. Furthermore, insurance billing specifics and the government's non-responsibility for payments highlight financial protocols. The document establishes a framework for operational efficiency while ensuring the health and safety of the resident population. It reflects the government’s commitment to quality care for veterans through structured pharmacy services.
    SS-AFRH-25-045.pdf
    The Armed Forces Retirement Home of Washington, D.C. (AFRH-W) intends to issue a sole source contract to Pharmerica Corp. for emergency pharmacy services, with a base period starting April 1, 2025. The contractor will be required to comply with all relevant state and federal standards, as well as AFRH policies. Written responses demonstrating vendor capability must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. ET on March 13, 2025. If no satisfactory responses are received, the contract will proceed solely to Pharmerica Corp. Interested vendors must provide their company details, including business size and capabilities, without including pricing at this stage. Submissions should be sent via email, adhering to specified file formats. The notice does not limit the Government's acquisition strategy; all participating vendors may need to respond to any future solicitation separately if deemed necessary. This procurement process emphasizes the necessity for qualified pharmacy services aligned with governmental standards.
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