Sources Sought Synopsis - Virtual Pharmacy Services.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis

The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for a service procurement.

This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors with economic status of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses that can provide Virtual Pharmacy services per the general requirements below.

General Requirements

The contractor shall provide the services of a qualified Pharmacist, hereinafter referred to as “contract Pharmacist” to perform the requirements of this contract. The contract Pharmacist shall provide virtual pharmacy services to eligible hospitalized patients at the Community Living Center (CLC) at Martinez after normal CLC pharmacy hours. The contractor shall also provide virtual pharmacy services for the processing of clinic orders. This virtual pharmacy service will be performed offsite at the contractor’s facility. Provide virtual Pharmacist services to complete pending inpatient orders for all medications including those administered intravenously. This professional service includes order review for appropriateness of medication dose, indication and problem solving needed to assure safe and appropriate medication processing such as screening for drug interactions or contraindications.

Qualifications o The contract Pharmacist must be a graduate of a degree program in pharmacy from an approved college or university.

o The contract Pharmacist must be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Qualifications shall be subject to review by the VA Chief of Staff (COS) and approval by the VA Facility Director.

o The contract Pharmacist must have a working knowledge of VISTA and CPRS and be able to process pending inpatient orders. Experience with VISTA and CPRS must have been gained within the last three years.

o The contract Pharmacist must be familiar with the VA formulary and the restrictions and criteria for the use of non-formulary drugs.

o The contract Pharmacist must provide their own computer equipment and be readily available for questions and consultations via telephone o The contract Pharmacist must be a citizen of the United States, or non citizen under H1B or J1 visas, or a permanent resident alien.

o The contractor’s personnel shall be responsible and able to show evidence of reliability, ability and experience. Verified references of ability and qualifications may be requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer (CO) to satisfy these requirements.

o Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall provide, and maintain for the duration of the contract, liability insurance in conformance with applicable California State requirements for the service contemplated. Evidence of insurance will not be waived.

Place of Performance:

Services will be performed off-site remotely and provide virtual pharmacy services to below

Location Name: Address:

Martinez Community Living Center (CLC) 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553

Period of Performance: The intended period of performance will be for 5 years, which may approximately begin April 1st, 2023.

Response Method

Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Austin Mitts, Contract Specialist.

Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to Austin.Mitts@va.gov by the due date and time of October 28 th, 2022 12pm (Pacific Time). The email’s subject line should be: SAM –Virtual Pharmacy Services for VA Community Living Center at Martinez

Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this sources sought synopsis with a statement of interest on a company letterhead.

At a minimum, please provide the below information:

(1.) Company Name and Address, (2.) GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number (if applicable)

(3.) Point of Contact Name, Phone, and Email

(4.) Socio-economic status as it relates to 621399 ($7.5 Million)

a. Please ensure the System for Award Management (SAM) (sam.gov) indicates this NAICS code if you are interested in the requirement

(5.) SAM UEI

(6.) Business Size SMALL or LARGE

(7.) Description of your firm’s capability in providing virtual pharmacy services (Include relevant past performance/ contract number and point of contact for services provided)

(8.) Identify how long your firms virtual pharmacy has been established

(9.) Is the virtual pharmacy able to provide virtual pharmacist services from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and full coverage 24 hours a day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.

mailto:Austin.Mitts@va.gov

(10.) Advise on the approximate time from receipt of request to placement of staffing

(11.) Identify the estimate pricing for Virtual Pharmacy Services for Martinez Community Living Center . This is not a request for quote. This is a request for pricing information for market research purposes only.

Additional comments regarding virtual pharmacy services, performance work statement, etc

Before responding, please carefully read and consider the following:

1. As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, “At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.”

See FAR 52.219-14 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

2. Invoices will only be accepted on a monthly basis. Weekly invoices will not be accepted.

3. Please see the attached DRAFT performance work statement for further details.

Location Name Estimated RXs Market Research

Unit Price

Martinez Community Living Center 2100 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52