One (1) Pharmacist - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, CO

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking one (1) Pharmacist to provide Non-Personal Healthcare Services at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center located in Towaoc, Colorado. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 & 13, soliciting quotes for a pharmacist who must be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program with a current unrestricted pharmacy license and necessary certifications. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, with technical capability and availability weighted slightly higher than past performance, and all non-price factors significantly more important than price. Potential offerors must submit questions by 5:30 pm MDT on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, and quotes are due by 5:30 pm MDT on Friday, April 25th, 2025, via email to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov. The contract requires the pharmacist to work 40 hours per week, performing duties such as prescription management, patient counseling, medication review, and other pharmacy-related tasks.

The solicitation is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, prioritizing Indian-owned small businesses for the contract award. The contract is structured for a base year from 2025 to 2026, with potential option years extending through 2030, providing a comprehensive five-year service opportunity. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract requires an all-inclusive hourly rate covering travel expenses, per diem, lodging, taxes, and miscellaneous costs. The place of performance is the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center in Towaoc, CO 81321, with a standard work schedule of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The actual contract start date will be contingent upon the contractor's background clearance, and the solicitation includes attachments such as a Business Associate Agreement and a Childcare Addendum to ensure comprehensive compliance with healthcare and employment regulations.