1) Type of Notification: Sources Sought This is a Sources Sought Synopsis only. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name; (b) address; (c) point of contact; (d) "number of employees" as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 19.101; and (e) the amount of "annual receipts" as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 19. In addition, the respondent must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization's qualifications and ability to perform as a prime contractor the work described below. 2) Description: Personal Services (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians) The following is a brief summary of the primary duties that the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians will perform. This list is not all inclusive: Pharmacist: Check prescription for patient eligibility, drug availability, usage, dosage, mode and rate of administration. Fill prescriptions, including controlled drug prescriptions, by selecting the correct drug and dosage form. Work with pharmacy technicians and provide them oversight by reviewing their work to ensure accuracy. Perform other duties as required by Air Force and local operating instructions. Exercise care in the dispensing of drugs, especially controlled substances. Furnish guidance to professional government personnel on current Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) policies, applicable federal and state laws, new preparations. Assure that all drugs dispensed are properly labeled and packaged. Ensure pharmacy supplies are properly maintained and available to accomplish the work tasks. Comply with all pharmacy Air Force Operating Instructions (OI), local Military Treatment Facility (MTF) policies, and applicable Air Force Regulations. Authenticate all established records as required by Pharmacy OIs. Perform routine clinical functions to collect and/or generate subjective and objective information regarding the patient's general health, activity status and past medical history of present illness. Participate in the development, modification and monitoring of the drug therapy plans. Pharmacy Technician: Check prescriptions for patient eligibility, drug availability, usage, dosages, mode and rate of administration, completeness of directions and possible incompatibilities noted on patient's medication profile. Fill prescriptions, including controlled drug prescriptions, by selecting the correct drug and dosage form. Exercise care in the dispensing of drugs, especially controlled substances, to assure that legal and agency regulations and instructions, are followed. Maintains records keeping and that the drug storage areas are stocked, safe and secure. Pharmacy technicians who have received pharmacy technician training in the military may check the work of other pharmacy technicians as approved by Chief, Pharmacy Services IAW JCAHO standards. Fill and deliver unit dose cassettes, enter orders into computerized or manual patient profiles. Perform supply process duties including placing new orders, stocking/restocking shelves, inventory maintenance, producing not in stock reports. Comply with all pharmacy Air Force Operating Instructions (OIs), local MTF policies and applicable Air Force Regulations. Perform information consultation duties including supporting new and refill prescriptions, supporting patient requests, supporting physician's requests, monitoring for drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions. Perform quality improvement duties including performing drug storage inspection, reviewing expired supplies, completing error and workload reports and documentation. 3) Qualifications: Education. Pharmacist must have a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) Pharmacy Technician shall be a graduate from a Pharmacy Technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), OR certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), OR successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program (i.e., a technical, hospital, or retail-based program). Continuing Medical Education (CME). The Pharmacists shall keep their license/registration/certification current. Required continuing education for CME shall be at no additional cost to the Government. License and Certification Verification. The Health Care Provided (HCP) shall be a licensed Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and shall have and maintain a valid unrestricted current license in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guan, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Pharmacy Technicians shall be nationally or Texas State Board Certified. Pharmacy Technician shall possess a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacy Technician for the state of Texas. HCP shall have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Experience: The Pharmacist shall have at least 2 years experience in pharmacy within the past six years. The Pharmacy Technicians shall have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience within the last 3 years in a setting corresponding to the requirement. 4) Place of Performance: Locations include, but are not limited to: Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC) at Lackland AFB; and/or other military installations in San Antonio TX. All prospective offerors who may be interested in participating in a future procurement for this requirement should respond to this Source Sought Notice by contacting: Diana Burchfield Address: 37 CONS, 1655 Selfridge Ave., Building 5460 Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253 E-mail: diana.burchfield @lackland.af.mil Phone numbers: (210) 671-1741
