One (1) Pharmacist - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, CO
ID: 75H70725Q00065-SSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

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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)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking a qualified pharmacist for the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center located in Towaoc, Colorado. This opportunity is categorized as a Sources Sought notice under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, aimed at promoting economic development within Indian communities. The selected contractor will provide essential pharmaceutical services, which are critical for the health and well-being of the local population. Interested parties should contact Shandiin DeWolfe at Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov or (505) 256-6755 for further details and to confirm eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise, as outlined in the associated self-certification requirements.

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    The document outlines the requirements for self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" in accordance with the Buy Indian Act by the Indian Health Service (HHS). It mandates that an Offeror must confirm eligibility during the offer submission, at contract award, and throughout the contract performance. Any change in eligibility must be reported immediately. Contracting officers may request documentation to verify eligibility, and submitting false information carries legal repercussions under U.S. law. The form also requires the Offeror to confirm whether it meets the Indian ownership criteria and includes spaces for identifying information, such as the 51% owner and DUNS number. This document is part of the formal process for entities looking to engage with the federal government through RFPs and grants, ensuring compliance and integrity in awarding contracts aimed at promoting Indian economic development.
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