A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued

B. The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm-fixed price, non-personal healthcare service, commercial item, single award, purchase order for Pharmacist services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, South Dakota in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) -25-012-0002.

C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02/2025-01-03.

D. This RFQ is set-aside 100% Indian Economic Enterprise Small Business (ISBEE) and the associated NAICS Code is 561320, which has a small business standard of $34.0 million.

E. The quoted unit pricing must be “all inclusive” (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates.

Pharmacist Services: 1,200 hours @ $ ____________ per hour, totaling $___________________.

F. Pharmacist services to be provided for the duration of the contract per the Statement of Work (SOW)

G. The period of performance will be Date of Award through (180 days).

H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2023).

Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it shall include:

1. Solicitation number RFQ-25-012-0002;
2. Closing Date: February 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST;
3. Name, address and telephone number of company and email address of contact person;
4. Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;
5. Price and any discount;
6. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;
7. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);
8. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued);
9. Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information);
10. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

In addition, Contractors shall provide the following:

• Name and phone number of three (3) professional references.
• Shall meet the qualifications in the Statement of Work and provide copies of requested documents.
• Complete and sign Child Care Position Provisional Authorization
• Complete and sign the Declaration for Federal Employment – Optional Form 306.
• Complete and sign Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306).
• Complete and sign Licensure Requirement Form.
• Copy of malpractice insurance coverage.
• Copy a degree from a qualified medical laboratory science program.
• Maintain continuing education/certification.
• Copy of current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current immunization record, including COVID-19 vaccines.

DO NOT INCLUDE PERSONAL IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII) on any documents that are being submitted.

Attachments:

• Statement of Work
• Provisions and Clauses incorporated by reference and full text
• Business Associate Agreement
• Contractor’s Performance Conditions & Responsibilities
• Workplace Violence & Violence in the Workplace
• Courtesy and Respect in the Workplace Policy
• Mandatory Seasonal Influenza
• Wage Determination No: 2015-5375

I. Basis of Award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The Government intends to select ONE contractor for award. The proposals will be initially evaluated by lowest price and if the lowest priced proposal submitted is found to be technically acceptable, no other proposals will be evaluated, and award will be made to