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75H70626R00022
Response Deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 PM(CDT)23 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Solicitation
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 75H70626R00022
Firm-Fixed-Price Non-Personal Healthcare Staffing Services for Temporary Pharmacist Support – Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU)
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A. NOTICE TYPE
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation incorporates all provisions and clauses applicable to this acquisition as of the date of issuance.
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B. CONTRACT AWARD
The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Non-Personal Healthcare Services Contract for Temporary Pharmacist Support Services at the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU).
This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
The anticipated contract award will be made in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 75H70626R00022.
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, management, credentialing, licensing, administrative support, and other resources necessary to perform the required pharmacist support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
The Contractor shall perform as an independent contractor. Contractor personnel shall not be considered employees, agents, or representatives of the Indian Health Service or the Federal Government.
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C. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026.
Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition.
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D. SET-ASIDE INFORMATION
This requirement is issued as an:
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
NAICS Code: 561320 – Temporary Help Services
Size Standard: $34.0 Million
The Contractor shall meet all applicable ISBEE eligibility requirements at the time of proposal submission and award.
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E. CONTRACT TYPE AND PRICING REQUIREMENTS
The anticipated contract type is: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Non-Personal Healthcare Services Contract
The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to satisfy the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement.
The Contractor’s firm-fixed-price shall include all costs associated with contract performance, including but not limited to:
* Pharmacist compensation;
* Employee benefits;
* Payroll expenses;
* Credentialing and privileging costs;
* Required licenses and certifications;
* Recruitment and retention expenses;
* Administrative support;
* Quality assurance activities;
* Management and supervision;
* Insurance;
* Overhead;
* Profit; and
* Any other costs necessary to perform the contract requirements.
The Government will not provide separate reimbursement for costs incurred by the Contractor in performing this requirement unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.
The Contractor shall be responsible for managing staffing resources necessary to meet the Government’s requirements.
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F. PRICE SCHEDULE
Offerors shall provide a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for each Month of Service (MOS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
The Unit of Issue is: MOS – Month of Service
One (1) MOS represents one month of temporary pharmacist support services for the Standing Rock Service Unit. The Contractor shall provide sufficient qualified pharmacist personnel to meet Government requirements, which may include up to four (4) pharmacists concurrently. The Government does not guarantee utilization of the maximum number of pharmacists.
The Contractor’s proposed monthly price shall include all personnel, supervision, management, credentialing, licensing, administrative support, and other resources necessary to perform the required services.
| CLIN | Description | Unit of Issue | Quantity | Unit Price | Extended Price |
| ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | -------- | ---------- | -------------- |
| 0001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Base Period | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 1001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period One | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 2001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Two | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 3001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Three | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 4001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Four | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 5001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Five | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 6001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Six | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 7001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Seven | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 8001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Eight | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
| 9001 | Temporary Pharmacist Services – Up to 4 Pharmacists – Option Period Nine | MOS | 6 | $________ | $________ |
Total Evaluated Price (Base Period + All Option Periods): $________________
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Price Evaluation
The Government will evaluate proposed pricing based on the Total Evaluated Price for the entire potential period of performance.
The Total Evaluated Price will be calculated by multiplying the proposed firm-fixed monthly MOS price by the total number of MOS included in the base period and all option periods.
The Government will evaluate price fairness and reasonableness using one or more of the following techniques:
1. Comparison of proposed prices received from Offerors;
2. Comparison with the Government Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE);
3. Comparison with historical pricing information; and/or
4. Other appropriate price analysis techniques.
The Government will consider the relationship between price and the technical benefits offered in determining the proposal that represents the best value to the Government.
Prices that appear unrealistically low may be evaluated to determine whether the Offeror understands the requirements and possesses the capability to successfully perform the contract.
G. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The purpose of this requirement is to obtain Firm-Fixed-Price Non-Personal Healthcare Services for Temporary Pharmacist Support for the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU).
The Contractor shall provide qualified, licensed pharmacists to support pharmacy operations at the following locations:
Fort Yates IHS Hospital
10 Standing Rock Avenue
Fort Yates, North Dakota 58538
McLaughlin Health Center
701 East 6th Street
McLaughlin, South Dakota 57642
The Government anticipates requiring support for up to four (4) licensed pharmacists concurrently to meet operational pharmacy requirements at the Standing Rock Service Unit. The Contractor shall provide sufficient qualified pharmacist personnel necessary to satisfy the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personnel who meet all applicable requirements, including:
Current and unrestricted pharmacist licenses;
* Credentialing and privileging requirements;
* Applicable background investigation requirements;
* Required certifications and qualifications; and
* Any other requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement.
The Contractor shall provide appropriate staffing resources to maintain continuity of pharmacy services and shall be responsible for recruitment, scheduling, supervision, and management of Contractor personnel.
The Government is purchasing professional healthcare support services measured in Months of Service (MOS). The Government is not purchasing individual labor hours or individual personnel.
The Contractor shall perform as an independent contractor and shall retain responsibility for the supervision, direction, and control of Contractor personnel.
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H. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Place of Performance
Services shall be performed at:
Fort Yates IHS Hospital
10 Standing Rock Avenue
Fort Yates, North Dakota 58538
and
McLaughlin Health Center
701 East 6th Street
McLaughlin, South Dakota 57642
The Contractor may be required to provide services at other Standing Rock Service Unit locations as authorized by the Contracting Officer and identified in the Performance Work Statement.
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Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is:
Base Period: Six (6) months
Option Periods:
Nine (9) additional six-month option periods
Maximum Contract Duration: Five (5) years
The Government may exercise option periods in accordance with applicable FAR provisions, including FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.
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I. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)
Offerors shall submit a complete proposal addressing all requirements contained within this solicitation.
Proposals shall be submitted on company letterhead, signed and dated by an authorized representative, and shall include the following:
1. Solicitation number: 75H70626R00022.
2. Offeror’s legal business name, address, telephone number, and email address of the point of contact.
3. Completed Price Schedule identifying the firm-fixed monthly MOS price for the base period and all option periods.
4. Technical Capability information addressing:
* Ability to provide qualified licensed pharmacists;
* Credentialing and privileging process;
* Staffing approach;
* Continuity of operations plan;
* Ability to support up to four (4) pharmacists concurrently; and
* Experience supporting similar healthcare environments.
5. Management Approach information addressing:
* Recruitment capability;
* Staffing resources;
* Quality assurance procedures;
* Contractor oversight;
* Communication procedures; and
* Contingency plans for staffing interruptions.
6. Past Performance information, including recent and relevant contracts for similar services, if available.
Past performance information should include:
* Contract number;
* Customer/agency name;
* Description of services performed;
* Period of performance;
* Point of contact information; and
* Any other relevant information.
7. Completed representations and certifications from SAM.gov.
8. Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if issued.
9. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all solicitation terms, conditions, and requirements.
Failure to provide required information may result in the proposal being excluded from consideration.
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BASIS FOR AWARD
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Healthcare Services Contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to all solicitation requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government.
The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions. Therefore, Offerors should submit their best technical and price proposal initially. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.
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Evaluation Factors: The following are the technical criteria that will be used to evaluate the proposals for this contract effort, along with their relative weight of importance. The individual members of the evaluation team will determine an overall rating based on completeness of information, qualifications, experience, and education.
The Government will evaluate proposals using the following factors:
1. Technical Capability;
2. Past Performance;
3. Management Approach; and
4. Price.
Technical Factor Rating Definitions
ADJECTIVAL RATINGS
Outstanding: Greatly exceeds all minimum requirements of the criteria; has a high probability of success; contains no weaknesses or deficiencies.
Good: Exceeds all the minimum requirements of the criteria; has an above average probability of success; contains no significant weaknesses and only minor correctable weaknesses exist.
Acceptable: Meets all the minimum requirements of the criteria; has an average probability of success; and has no significant weaknesses or deficiencies.
Marginal: Fails to meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the criteria; low probability of success; major weaknesses and/or a significant number of deficiencies exist.
Unacceptable: Fails to meet any of the minimum requirements of the criteria; proposal needs major revisions; very low probability of success.
Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Management Approach are non-price factors. The Government will evaluate the overall merits, strengths, weaknesses, and risks associated with each proposal. The non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. However, price remains an important consideration, and the Government may select a higher-priced proposal when the evaluated technical advantages and reduced performance risk justify the additional cost.
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Factor 1 – Technical Capability
The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s ability and approach to provide temporary pharmacist support services.
The Offeror shall demonstrate:
* Ability to provide licensed pharmacists;
* Ability to meet credentialing and privileging requirements;
* Ability to support hospital and outpatient pharmacy operations;
* Ability to maintain continuity of pharmacy services;
* Ability to provide up to four (4) pharmacists concurrently; and
* Understanding of Indian Health Service or similar healthcare environments.
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Factor 2 – Past Performance
The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s recent and relevant past performance.
Relevant past performance includes:
* Pharmacist services;
* Healthcare staffing services;
* Clinical support services; and/or
* Similar non-personal healthcare service requirements.
Recent past performance is defined as contracts performed within three (3) years from the solicitation closing date.
The Government may consider information obtained from:
* Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS);
* Government databases;
* References provided by the Offeror; and
* Other available sources.
Offerors without recent and relevant past performance, or where information is unavailable, may receive a neutral evaluation.
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Factor 3 – Management Approach
The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s ability to manage contract performance.
The Offeror shall address:
* Recruitment and retention capability;
* Availability of qualified pharmacist resources;
* Credentialing and licensing management;
* Quality assurance procedures;
* Management oversight;
* Communication processes; and
* Contingency plans for staffing shortages or interruptions.
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Factor 4 – Price
The Government will evaluate the Total Evaluated Price for the entire potential period of performance, including the base period and all option periods.
Price analysis may include:
* Comparison of proposed prices;
* Comparison with the IGCE;
* Comparison with historical pricing; and/or
* Other appropriate price analysis techniques.
The Government may select a higher-priced proposal if the Contracting Officer determines the additional technical capability, experience, or reduced performance risk provides the best overall value.
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J. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition.
Additional FAR and HHSAR clauses applicable to this acquisition are incorporated by reference and/or full text.
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K. ADDITIONAL FAR/HHSAR REQUIREMENTS
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), and Indian Health Service-specific requirements applicable to this acquisition apply.
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements identified in the solicitation, Performance Work Statement, and resulting contract.
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L. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Submit proposals electronically to:
Great Plains Area Indian Health Service
Attn: David Jones, Contract Specialist
Email: David.Jones@ihs.gov
Questions Due: August 10, 2026 12:00 PM CDT
Proposals Due: August 21, 2026 12:00 PM CDT
Offerors must have:
* A valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);
* A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); and
* An active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
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Acceptance Period
The Offeror agrees to hold proposed prices firm through:
September 30, 2026
The proposal must provide complete, accurate, and current information required by this solicitation. Failure to submit required information may result in the proposal being determined ineligible for award.
No contract award shall be made to any vendor listed on the HHS Office of Inspector General Exclusions List at the time of award.
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Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
The Indian Health Service utilizes the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic submission and processing of payment requests.
Invoices submitted under any resulting contract shall be submitted electronically through IPP in accordance with applicable HHSAR requirements.
Contractors are encouraged to register for IPP prior to contract award if they have not already established an account.
IPP assistance is available through the IPP Helpdesk.
If the Contractor believes use of IPP would be unduly burdensome, the Contractor shall include an explanation with its proposal for consideration by the Contracting Officer.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
GREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
GREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
DIVISION OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL BLDG 115 4TH AVE SE RM 309
ABERDEEN, SD, 57401
NAICS
Temporary Help Services
PSC
PHARMACY SERVICES
Set-Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)