Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Health Care Service, Commercial Item, Labor Hour, Purchase Order
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes for a Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Health Care Service, Commercial Item, Labor Hour, Purchase Order for Registered Pharmacist Services at the Lower Brule Service Unit, Lower Brule, South Dakota. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Award will be made on an "all-or-none" basis. Quotes are due March 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide one (1) full-time Registered Pharmacist to maintain and continue pharmaceutical services. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing on-site pharmaceutical services to beneficiary patients of all ages.
- Working independently, potentially as the sole pharmacist.
- Entering, filling, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions using computer software.
- Determining medication appropriateness, clarifying orders, checking for drug-drug/food-drug interactions, and assessing renal function.
- Interacting with medical professionals and maintaining records for controlled medications.
- Participating in a clinic-based quality improvement program.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Health Care Service, Commercial Item, Labor Hour, Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Date of Award through July 4, 2026.
- Pricing: Must be all-inclusive (travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, taxes, etc.).
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 561320 (Staffing Services), with a $34.0 million small business standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead, signed, and dated. Required content includes the solicitation number, closing date, company contact information, technical description, warranty terms, price, remittance address, acknowledgment of amendments, statement of ability to meet SOW requirements, and past performance information. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability comprises three subfactors: meeting the Scope of Work, Past Performance (relevant contracts within 3 years), and Price (completeness and reasonableness). The Government intends to award without discussions.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Quotes Due: March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
Additional Notes
- Quotes must be firm for at least 90 days.
- Electronic submissions are required via email to Wenda Wright at wenda.wright@ihs.gov.
- Security pre-clearance, including FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprinting) and OIG Exclusion List screening, is mandatory for all personnel prior to performing services.
- Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a UEI and TIN number.