Two (2) Temporary Pharmacists for Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND
Overview
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility (QNBMHCF) in Belcourt, ND, is seeking proposals for two (2) Temporary Registered Pharmacists. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price, Non-personal Commercial Service Purchase Order. Proposals are due April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide up to two Registered Pharmacists to support the QNBMHCF hospital's mission in Belcourt, ND. Key responsibilities include:
- Processing prescriptions and checking for interactions.
- Counseling patients and managing medication therapy.
- Ensuring accuracy of pharmaceutical products.
- Utilizing electronic health records (IHS EHR, RPMS) and pharmacy automation systems (ScriptPro Central, Pyxis). Personnel must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, a current unrestricted license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Non-personal Commercial Service Purchase Order.
- NAICS Code: 621399 (Other Health Practitioners), with a $12.5 million small business standard.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- Period of Performance: 14 months from Date of Award, structured across a base period (5 months) and three option periods (3 months each).
- Pricing: Quoted unit pricing must be all-inclusive (travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, taxes, etc.).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Farrah.azure@ihs.gov. Required submission items include:
- Company letterhead, signed, dated, with contact information.
- Technical description detailing vendor and staff experience in pharmacy services, licensure, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
- Completed Price Schedule Sheet.
- Completed FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications.
- Acknowledgment of amendments.
- IHS IEE Representation Form for ISBEE certification. Award will be based on Best Value, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors are more important than price. Technical Capability will be evaluated on demonstrated experience and qualifications. Past Performance will be assessed using CPARs from official US Government sources. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and realism.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Proposals Due: April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
- Contact: Farrah Azure, Purchasing Agent, Farrah.azure@ihs.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID and TIN. Invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (www.ipp.gov).