Tsaile Health Center needs (1) Pharmacist, Nonpersonal Service

This contract is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside solicitation for nonpersonal services by a pharmacist at the Tsaile Health Center in Tsaile, Arizona, under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service. The acquisition, identified by solicitation number IHS1520271_Pharmacist_Tsaile, is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote, with proposals due by July 23, 2026. The contract will be awarded to a certified Indian Economic Enterprise owning at least 51% of the business, meeting the NAICS code 561320 with a small business size standard of $34 million. Performance is scheduled for a three-year period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, divided into a base year and two one-year option periods, each requiring 2,080 hours of pharmacist services on an all-inclusive rate basis. Services must comply with IHS, Joint Commission, and CMS standards and include adherence to detailed competency requirements outlined in supporting Exhibits such as HIPAA, EMTALA, patient rights, emergency codes, and Navajo cultural awareness. Contractors must submit electronic payment requests through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform, accompanied by certified invoices, daily time sheets, and supervisory attestation. All personnel must clear Level I and Level II background checks, complete mandatory training and orientation, and conform to HHSAR and FAR provisions, including medical liability insurance, electronic funds transfer, installment payments, and compliance with affirmative action requirements for veterans and workers with disabilities. Offers must be submitted in PDF format, with administrative documentation including a completed IHS IEE Representation Form, and must be sent to the Contracting Officer via email with the solicitation number and offeror name clearly indicated. Evaluation prioritizes technical capability and personnel qualifications, which are significantly more important than price. The government retains the right to conduct periodic inspections, clinical audits, and customer satisfaction reviews to ensure 100% compliance with all standards.