Two (2) Temporary Pharmacists for Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 75H70626Q00125 for Temporary Pharmacist services.

• Incumbent Contractor: Prime Tri Providers, LLC is the current incumbent. The contract number was not provided.
• Housing: On-campus housing is not believed to be available. Nearby hotel options mentioned include the casino, Bilmar in Rolla, and Cobblestone in Bottineau.
• Period of Performance: The base period is confirmed as three (3) months total, including recruitment. It is not five months. Four option periods will follow the base period.
• Evaluation Factors: Technical factors (1-3) combined are more important than price. However, price may be the deciding factor if technical quotations are equal.
• All-Inclusive Pricing: Quoted unit pricing must be all-inclusive, covering travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, taxes, and all other pertinent costs. These should not be proposed separately.
• Credentialing/Onboarding: A base period for recruitment is included in the solicitation; refer to the attachment for details.
• Utilization: Offerors should assume full-time utilization (40 hours per week per pharmacist). Work schedules will typically be five 8-hour days, with potential for four 10-hour days in holiday weeks. Payment is only for hours onsite.
• Prescription Workload: The stated workload of 1000-1200 prescriptions per day is for the entire pharmacy operation, not per pharmacist.
• Scheduled Hours: Scheduled hours for each pharmacist will be consistent at 40 hours per week.

These clarifications refine understanding of contract duration, evaluation criteria, pricing inclusions, and workload expectations. Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect these answers, particularly regarding all-inclusive pricing and period of performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks offers for non-personal services to provide temporary registered pharmacists at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND. The acquisition is set aside 100% for small business.

• Provide up to two (2) Registered Pharmacists in the Outpatient Pharmacy setting.

• Pharmacists must be able to perform duties using electronic health records (IHS EHR, RPMS) and pharmacy automation systems (ScriptPro Central, Pyxis).

• Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, checking for interactions, counseling patients, managing medication therapy, and ensuring accuracy of pharmaceutical products.

• Personnel must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, a current unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Knowledge of general computer applications and specific pharmacy software is required.

• Personnel must be fluent in English and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service.

• Period of Performance: Base period of 3 months from award date, plus three (3) option periods of 3 months each.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but includes pricing for base and option periods.

• Offer Due Date: 04/23/2026 at 12:00 PM CT.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability is the most important factor.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form.

• Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI).

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 621399 (Other Health Practitioners).

• Size Standard: Not specified.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses and HHSAR clauses related to privacy, confidentiality, Indian preference, and other terms and conditions.

• The Buy Indian Act Representation Form is included, requiring self-certification as an Indian Economic Enterprise.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It requires offerors to self-certify their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. This certification is a prerequisite for responding to solicitations or receiving awards under this authority.

• Self-certification statement regarding meeting the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership."
• Fields to provide the name of a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, the name of the 51% owner of the IEE firm, the Business Name, and the DUNS Number.
• A section for the Certifying Signature and Print Name.

Bidders must complete and submit this form to affirm their eligibility for opportunities designated under the Buy Indian Act. Failure to meet the IEE definition throughout the offer, award, and performance periods can lead to disqualification or notification requirements. Offerors must also be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). False representations are subject to legal penalties.