Non-personal Pharmacist Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, is seeking non-personal pharmacist services through a pre-solicitation notice. The anticipated procurement will be conducted using FAR 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) guidelines, with Request for Quotations No. 75H71025Q00044 expected to be issued by December 16, 2024. Evaluation factors will comprehensively assess potential contractors, including past performance, key personnel qualifications, technical capabilities, and pricing, with the technical and performance factors deemed significantly more important than cost. Prospective contractors must maintain an active profile in the System for Award Management (beta.SAM.gov) to be eligible to submit quotes. Quotes will be due by December 23, 2024, and contractors can contact Brenda Joe, Contract Specialist, at Brenda.joe@ihs.gov for additional information.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), utilizing NAICS code 561320 with a small business size standard of $34.0 million. The contract will be a 12-month award starting from the date of contract execution, categorized under Temporary Help Services and Pharmacy Services. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to obtain pharmacist services for the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility. The set-aside designation indicates a focused effort to support Indian-owned small businesses in providing professional services to the Indian Health Service. Potential contractors should carefully review the pre-solicitation notice and ensure they meet all requisite qualifications, including the SAM.gov registration requirement and alignment with the specified NAICS code and service category.