Non-Personal Service Contracts for Pharmacist healthcare providers to the Pinon Health Center, Chinle Service Unit

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking non-personal service contracts for pharmacist healthcare providers at the Pinon Health Center in the Chinle Service Unit of the Navajo Area. The solicitation requires contractors to provide pharmacists who meet specific credentialing, health, and cultural competency standards, with duties including outpatient and community health pharmacy services. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize past performance, technical capability, and candidate qualifications over price, with the government intending to award after discussions with offerors. The solicitation (IHS1505385) requires interested contractors to submit documentation demonstrating their qualifications, including past performance records, technical capabilities, and detailed candidate information. Proposals are due by 8:00 am on April 24, 2025, and must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer with required attachments.

The contract is a Buy Indian Set-aside under NAICS code 561320 for Temporary Health Services, with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. The performance period spans from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, and includes a base period and first option period of 1,040 hours each. The place of performance is located in Chinle, Arizona 86503, specifically at the Pinon Health Center within the Chinle Service Unit. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract falls under the Temporary Help Services category with a focus on pharmacy services (PSC Q517). The set-aside designation indicates a preference for Indian Economic Enterprises, emphasizing opportunities for Native American-owned businesses to compete for this healthcare services contract.