Temporary Pharmacist for Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 market research to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or other small businesses capable of providing Temporary Pharmacist Services at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility (QNBMHCF) in Belcourt, ND. This Sources Sought notice will assist the government in determining the appropriate acquisition method and set-aside feasibility. Responses are due February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide up to two Registered Pharmacists to support outpatient pharmacy operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Processing prescription orders using the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Resource Patient Management System (RPMS).
- Utilizing pharmacy automation systems including ScriptPro Central Workflow and Pyxis.
- Performing clinical duties such as patient counseling, renal function assessment, and drug interaction monitoring.
- Assisting with inventory control of scheduled pharmaceuticals and maintaining pharmacy security.
- Providing clinical direction to technical staff and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price)
- Duration: Base period of three months plus three 3-month options (Total potential of 12 months).
- Schedule: Typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (Buy Indian Act).
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program, a current unrestricted license in any U.S. state/territory, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Proficiency in IHS-specific computer systems is preferred.
Evaluation & Submission
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages) detailing their capacity, prior experience with similar government contracts, and business size/type. Bidders must also include the IHS IEE Representation Form to certify eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.