Q517--644 - Overnight Pharmacist Sole Source Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract to procure overnight pharmacist services for the Phoenix VA Health Care Systems (PVAHCS). The solicitation (36C26225F0124) is specifically targeted at addressing an urgent staffing need caused by the imminent retirement of the current pharmacist. The contract will be awarded under Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract Number 36F79721D0203, with Millbrook Support Solutions, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), identified as the selected vendor. The procurement falls under the Temporary Help Services NAICS category (561320) and Pharmacy Services PSC code (Q517). The notice was posted on December 3, 2024, with a response deadline of the same date at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a short-term, 9-month contract for an In-Patient On-Site Overnight Pharmacist with an estimated contract value of $157,500.00. Limited market research was conducted by reaching out to three FSS vendors, with Millbrook selected based on having the most qualified candidate prepared to start immediately. The VA aims to bridge a critical staffing gap while simultaneously working to recruit a permanent replacement pharmacist. Millbrook Support Solutions was chosen due to their ability to provide an immediate solution to the urgent and compelling need at PVAHCS. The contract includes no option years and is intended as a temporary measure to ensure continuous pharmaceutical coverage. Eligible contractors would need to be registered in the Federal Supply Schedule and capable of providing qualified pharmacy personnel on short notice. The procurement process emphasizes the urgent nature of the requirement and the need for immediate, qualified staffing support.