Pharmacy Services for the Yakama Service Unit (YSU)

AMENDMENT TWO (2) TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This amendment is issued to provide responses to a vendor inquiry. The Government received an inquiry regarding Pharmacy services for the Yakama Service Unit, located in Toppenish, WA. Acknowledgment Requirement: Respondents must confirm in their quote submission that they have reviewed and will comply with all information, requirements, and conditions provided in this amendment. Failure to acknowledge this amendment may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive. The following is a list of question(s) received in regards to subject solicitation with responses: Does the solicitation require a candidate to be presented, if so, requesting copies of required form listed within the solicitation. Response: The Government will work with Awardee when the Purchase Order is executed to complete required documents. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. AMENDMENT TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This amendment is issued to revise the solicitation closing date. Because the original closing date falls on a Federal holiday, the closing date is hereby extended to the next business day. Acknowledgment Requirement: Respondents must confirm in their quote submission that they have reviewed and will comply with all information, requirements, and conditions provided in this amendment. Failure to acknowledge this amendment may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive. Original Closing Date: July 3, 2026 Revised Closing Date: July 6, 2026 Time: 10:00 am PDT All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. SOLICITATION INFORMATION Solicitation Number: 75H71326Q00042 Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Commercial Items (Services/Supplies) Issue Date: May 27, 2026 Response Deadline: July 03, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time This requirement is for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for contracted pharmacist services in support of the Pharmacy Program at the Yakama Service Unit (YSU), located in Toppenish, Washington. The purpose of this requirement is to provide supplemental professional pharmacy coverage to ensure continuity of pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, and patient care services. The contracted pharmacist shall support the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant pharmacy services while assisting with ongoing clinical and operational pharmacy functions. The period of performance shall consist of one (1) base year and two (2) additional option years, exercisable at the Government s discretion, to ensure continued pharmacy support services as needed. Attachment No. 1 Pricing Schedule, (Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs) Attachment No. 2 Wage Determination Attachment No. 3 Business Associate Agreement Attachment No. 4 IEE Form PRICING See Attachment No. 2 Pricing Schedule PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Introduction: The Yakama Service Unit (YSU) serves a patient population with significant healthcare needs that require ongoing pharmaceutical and clinical pharmacy support. Additional pharmacist services are necessary to support safe, effective, and compliant pharmacy operations in accordance with Indian Health Manual, Chapter 7 requirements. Contracted pharmacist support will enhance continuity of care, improve access to pharmacy services, strengthen chronic disease management efforts, and support medication safety and patient education activities. These services will help expand the Yakama Service Unit s capacity to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Background: The Yakama Service Unit (YSU) requires the procurement of contracted pharmacist services to support its Pharmacy Department due to current staffing shortages caused by vacancies and the limited availability of qualified personnel. These shortages have increased the workload on existing staff and created challenges in maintaining consistent pharmacy operations. Contracted pharmacist services are essential to support medication dispensing, patient counseling, and overall clinical pharmacy functions related to patient care. The current staffing conditions present a risk of operational disruption, which may result in delays in services and reduced access to care for patients. Continued reliance on limited staffing is not sustainable and increases the likelihood of service gaps. This acquisition is necessary to ensure reliable pharmacy operations through the provision of qualified, licensed pharmacist personnel, protect patient safety, and prevent further disruption to pharmacy services. Contractor is advised that housing availability near the Yakama Service Unit may be limited. Scope: The Contractor shall provide pharmacist services to ensure safe, accurate, and continuous pharmacy operations in support of patient care at the Yakama Service Unit (YSU). Performance shall be measured by the Contractor s ability to maintain compliant, uninterrupted pharmacy services, support clinical operations, and meet established quality, safety, and timeliness standards. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and professional expertise necessary to meet these performance objectives. The Contractor shall also provide immunizations and offer blood pressure screenings in accordance with applicable clinical guidelines and facility policies. Performance Objectives and Standards The Contractor shall provide licensed pharmacist services that ensure continuous support for medication dispensing, verification, and clinical pharmacy functions. Prescription filling, verification, and dispensing shall achieve at least 99% accuracy. All prescriptions shall be reviewed for safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness prior to dispensing with 100% compliance. The Contractor shall provide patient counseling on medication use, storage, precautions, and side effects in at least 95% of applicable encounters, with proper documentation completed in accordance with Indian Health Service (IHS) and facility requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation of pharmacy services and patient interactions with at least 98% compliance. All services shall be performed using Government systems, including RPMS, EHR, ScriptPro, or similar systems, ensuring full compatibility and adherence to documentation standards. The Contractor shall maintain continuous pharmacy operations during scheduled service hours with no unplanned service interruptions attributable to Contractor performance and shall coordinate effectively with pharmacy staff and medical providers to ensure seamless workflow integration. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and IHS regulations, standards of care, and pharmacy policies. Medication storage, handling, and documentation practices shall meet 100% compliance during audits or inspections. Key Personnel Qualifications The Contractor shall ensure all pharmacist personnel possess and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in any State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and meet all credentialing and privileging requirements prior to providing services. A. Minimum Qualifications The Pharmacist shall, at a minimum: Be a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program or school. Hold a current, active, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy within the United States. B. Required Documentation The Pharmacist shall complete, sign, and submit the following required forms: Certification of Immunization Declaration of Employment Certification of Education and Insurance Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), as applicable to Indian Health Service Child Care and Indian Child Care Worker Positions C. Additional Requirements Additional information or documentation may be required by the Yakama Service Unit to support credentialing and privileging. All required forms must be completed thoroughly, accurately, and without errors upon initial submission. Service Environment and Output Requirements Services shall be delivered as outpatient clinical pharmacy support and shall provide continuous, accurate, and compliant prescription processing, verification, and dispensing in support of patient care demand. All services shall be performed within accepted professional and clinical standards to ensure patient safety, accuracy, and timeliness. Service Coordination and Delivery Services shall be performed at the Yakama Service Unit, Toppenish, WA. The Contractor shall coordinate service delivery with the Government Point of Contact at least 72 hours in advance and shall ensure full coverage of required services without gaps attributable to…