One (1) Registered Pharmacist Services on an as-needed basis for the Lower Brule Health Center, Lower Brule, South Dakota.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought for Registered Pharmacist Services at the Lower Brule Health Center, Lower Brule, South Dakota. This market research aims to identify qualified Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises. Responses are due by February 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST.
Purpose
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, intended to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The IHS requires comprehensive pharmaceutical services to support the Lower Brule Service Unit during staff leave and training, ensuring high-quality healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish Registered Pharmacists to provide, support, and maintain pharmaceutical services to patients. Key duties include:
- Checking prescriptions for accuracy and dispensing medications.
- Counseling patients on their medications.
- Processing prescription orders in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Checking for completeness, appropriateness, drug-drug/drug-food interactions, and formulary compliance.
- Working independently, potentially as the sole pharmacist.
- Maintaining complete records for controlled medications.
- Interacting with other medical professionals to resolve medication-related issues.
Personnel Qualifications
Contract Registered Pharmacists must:
- Be graduates of an approved pharmacy school with a current, active, unrestricted license from any U.S. state, Puerto Rico, or D.C.
- Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Have a minimum of two years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months.
- Be fluent in English and demonstrate initiative, interpersonal skills, and social sensitivity for Native American communities.
- Undergo a Tier 2 criminal background investigation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Order Type: Non-Personal Health Care Service, Commercial Item, Labor Hour Purchase Order.
- Anticipated NAICS: 561320 – Temporary Help Services.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated February 1, 2026, through July 4, 2026, on an as-needed basis (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
- Place of Performance: Lower Brule Health Center, 601 Gall Street, Lower Brule, South Dakota.
Set-Aside
This market research is specifically for Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement, not exceeding 10 single-sided pages, via email to Wenda Wright (wenda.wright@ihs.gov). The statement should include an overview of opinions on feasibility, current capability, prior similar experience, organizational experience, UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business type. The subject line must include "Sources Sought Number SS-26-IHS1522988".
Important Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation to award a contract. Responses will not be paid for and will not be considered adequate responses to any future solicitation.