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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 01, 2002 FBO #0334
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Q -- ultrasound technician services

Notice Date

10/30/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, NH Charleston, 3600 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, SC, 29405-7769
 

ZIP Code

29405-7769
 

Solicitation Number

n68084-03-t-0064
 

Response Due

11/6/2002
 

Archive Date

11/21/2002
 

Point of Contact

Sabrina Brown, Purchasing Agent, Phone 843-743-7274, Fax 843-743-7247, - Sylvia Boatwright, Supervisory Purchasing Agent, Phone 843-743-7270, Fax 843-743-7247,
 

E-Mail Address

sbrown@charleston.med.navy.mil, sboatwright@charleston.med.navy.mil
 

Description

. NOTICE. This position is set-aside for individual Ultrasound Technologists only. Applications from active duty Navy personnel, civilian employees of the Navy, or persons currently performing medical services under other Navy contracts will not be considered without the prior approval of the Contracting Officer, B. POSITION SYNOPSIS: Ultrasound Technologist. The Government is seeking to place under contract, an individual who is either (a) a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) as determined by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or (b) possesses advance certification in sonography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. This individual must also (1) meet all the requirements contained herein; and (2), competitively win this contract award (See Sections D. and E.). Services shall be provided at Naval Hospital, Charleston. The healthcare worker shall be on duty in the assigned clinical area for 20 hours each week; between the hours of 0800 and 1200 or as agreed upon by the worker and the department head. The healthcare worker shall normally provide services for a four-hour period, Monday through Friday. The Commanding Officer or his/her designee shall schedule specific hours one month in advance. Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the worker and the Government. The worker shall arrive for each scheduled shift in a well-rested condition and shall have had at least six hours of rest from all other medical duties. The contract healthcare provider will not accrue leave under the contract and may be subject to replacement coverage by the contractor during all scheduled and unscheduled absences. Services shall not be required on the following federally established paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President?s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran?s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The Government shall compensate the healthcare worker for these periods of absences. This position is for a period beginning from the start date, (a date agreed upon by the successful applicant and the Government), and will continue for one full year. II. STATEMENT OF WORK A. The use of ?Commanding Officer? means: Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital, Charleston, SC or designated representative, e.g. Contracting Officer Representative, Technical Liaison, or Department Head. B. SUITS ARISING OUT OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. The health care worker(s) is (are) serving at the military treatment facility under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 and 41 U.S.C. 253 as a non-personal services contract employee. Accordingly, the Contract employee shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employee(s) or agent(s). The contractor (contract employee) shall maintain, during the term of this contract, liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount per specialty per occurrence: $100,000. Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall furnish evidence of insurance documenting the required coverage for each health care provider who will perform under this contract. Health care workers providing services under this contract shall be rendering non-personal services to the Government and shall be subject to day-to-day supervision and control by contractor personnel. Naval Hospital Staff may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, with regard to a task(s) within the requirements of this contract. The Government retains no control over the medical professional aspects of services rendered (e.g. professional judgments, diagnosis for specific medical treatment). C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. You shall perform a full range of Ultrasound Technologist procedures on site, using Government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies. Caseload includes scheduled and unscheduled requirements for care. You shall maintain liaison with the department head per established command policies. Your actual clinical activity will be a function of the overall demand for Ultrasound Technologist services. 1. ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. The contract worker shall: 1.1. Provide training and/or direction to supporting government employees assigned to you during the performance of clinical procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocol. Participate in clinical staff quality assurance functions at the prerogative of the Commanding Officer. You may be required to maintain statistical records of your clinical workload. 1.2. Participate in monthly meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist. Should a meeting occur outside of your regular working hours, you shall be required to read and initial the minutes of the meeting. 1.3. Participate in the provision of monthly in-service training to non-healthcare-practitioner members of the clinical and administrative staff on subjects germane to Ultrasound services. 1.4. Attend annual renewal of the following Annual Training Requirements provided by the MTF: family advocacy, disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens and Fire Safety. 1.5. Participate in the implementation of the Hospital?s Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation and reporting. 1.6. Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the department. 1.7. Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with the Standard Operation Procedure Manual for the department. 1.8. Assist in coordinating schedules, daily logs, and data submission for monthly reports. Perform limited administrative duties associated with the maintenance of records for the department. 1.9. Administrative duties may also include: telephoning each patient to confirm their appointment 24 hours prior, pre-screening the patient questionnaire, pulling related patient records and studies and performing patient call backs when directed. 1.10. Attend Composite Healthcare System (CHCS) training provided by the Government for a minimum of four (4) hours, and up to a maximum of 40 hours. 1.11. Attend all annual retraining classes required by this command, to include Basic Life Support Level C (BLS-C) Certification. 1.12. Obtain certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or equivalent. This training and certification will be provided by the Navy. 2. CLINICAL DUTIES. Your productivity is expected to be comparable to that of other providers assigned the same facility and authorized the same scope of practice. You shall: 2.1. Receive patients and explain procedures, providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of examination. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required. 2.2. Operate the following equipment: i) Acuson model 128XP ultrasound scanner; ii) ATL model HDI 3000 ultrasound scanner; iii) Acuson model Sequioa ultrasound scanner; iv)ATL model HDI Mark 9 Ultrasound Scanner. You shall also be familiar with and be able to use the linear, sector, and endovaginal probes as well as pulse and color Doppler capabilities of all of the above scanners. 2.3. Receive and interpret requests or instructions for diagnostic ultrasound scans; perform daily warm up and assigned quality control checks of the ultrasound scanners. 2.4. Explain process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination. 2.5. Key test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. 2.6. Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations including but not limited to: i) obstetrical sonography - imaging of all fetal anatomy in order to obtain accurate dating and growth parameters and evaluate for fetal abnormalities and problems with the pregnancy; ii) pelvic sonography - imaging of all pelvic anatomy to attain accurate assessment of suspected pathology; iii)abdominal sonography - imaging of all major organs within the abdominal and retroperitoneal spaces (the health care worker will assist in any interventional techniques and localize ascites for paracentesis, which may be required); iv) thoracic sonography - localize area of pleural effusion for thoracentesis; v) small parts sonography - imaging of the scrotum, breast, cervical regions and superficial soft tissues. Assist in any intervention procedures that may be required; vi) pediatric sonography - evaluate all neonatal and pediatric anatomy, exclusive of cardiovascular which lends itself to sonographic evaluation (i.e. neurosonology); vii) vascular sonography - be familiar with and utilize Doppler signals for spectral analysis in evaluation of arterial and venous diseases, (i.e. carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity deep venous thrombosis; viii) endovaginal sonography - perform endovaginal exams in female patients to obtain accurate assessment of suspected pelvic pathology; and ix) intraoperative sonography ? assist with intraoperative abdominal, pelvic, small parts and vascular ultrasound studies. 2.7. Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area. 2.8. Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned. Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning. 2.9. Advise the radiologist of results of the examination and provide them with a preliminary diagnosis. Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate 2.10. Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with radiology department standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to ultrasound examinations. Recommend necessary monthly repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded. 2.11. Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program the examination equipment, set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed. 2.12. Review new developments in the field by reading journals and attending meeting when possible and recommend to supervisor those changes which would improve the operation of the ultrasound section. Perform other related duties as assigned. 2.13. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. 3. JCAHO requirements - Comply with the standards of the Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to: 3.1. Licensure and/or regulation of healthcare personnel in treatment facilities, 3.2. The regulations and standards of professional practice of the treatment facility, 3.3. The bylaws of the treatment facility?s professional staff. D. MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS. To be qualified for this position the healthcare worker must: 1. Either (a) Possess the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers credential for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). Alternate for OB/GYN ultrasound only. Have successfully completed the ARDMS specialty examinations for Abdomen and Obstetrics/Gynecology, or (b), possess advance certification in sonography as determined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 2. Possess experience as an Ultrasound Technologist of at least 2 years within the preceding 3 years. 3. Have either (a), completion of at least 30 hours of continuing education within the preceding 36 months which maintains skills and knowledge as an Ultrasound Technologist, or (b), successfully passed a specialty exam recognized by the ARDMS within the preceding 36 months. The following exams qualify: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation; Cardiovascular Principles and Instrumentation, Vascular Physical Principles and Instrumentation. 4. Provide three letters of recommendation. Letters must be from either practicing physicians, or ultrasound supervisors under which you worked. Letters must attest to clinical skills. Reference letters must include name, title, phone number, address and signature of the individual providing reference. Letters of reference must have been written within the preceding 5 years. 5. Proof of employment eligibility. 6. Submit a fair and reasonable price that has been accepted by the Government. E. FACTORS TO BE USED IN A CONTRACT AWARD DECISION. If you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the paragraph above entitled, "Minimum Personnel Qualifications? you will be ranked against all other qualified applicants using the following enhancing criteria, listed in descending order of importance. The ?Personal Qualification Sheet?, Letters of Recommendation, and, if you have prior military services, the Form DD214, shall be used to evaluate these items. 1. Quality and quantity of experience and training as it relates to the duties contained herein. This may include experience supervising other technicians, and/or other ARDMS credentials, then, 2. The letters of recommendation required in item D.4, above, may enhance your ranking if they address such items as clinical skills, professionalism, or specific areas of expertise, etc., then, 3. Additional medical certifications or Licensure, (This may include other ARRT or ARDMS Credentials), then, 4. Prior medical experience in a DoD facility (Form DD214). F. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. To be qualified for this contract position, you must submit the following: 1. _____ A completed " *Personal Qualifications Sheet ? Ultrasound Technologist" (Attachment 1). 2. _____ A completed Pricing Sheet (Attachment 2). 3. _____ Proof of employment eligibility (Attachment 3). 4. _____ Three or more letters of recommendation per paragraph D.4., above. (If applicable) 5. _____ Central Contracting Registration Confirmation Sheet (Attachment 4) 6. ______ Small Business Representation (Attachment 5) *Please answer every question on the " Personal Qualifications Sheet - Ultrasound Technologist". Mark "N/A" if the item is not applicable. G. OTHER INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS. ISA HANDBOOK available at http://www-nmlc.med.navy.mil under Contractor Employment Opportunities/Information. PLEASE NOTE: As of June 1, 1998 all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as a prerequisite to receiving a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. You may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www.ccr2000.com. This website contains all information necessary to register in CCR. An extract from this website is provided as Attachment 4 to this application. You will need to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number prior to registering in the CCR database. This DUNS number is a unique, nine-character company identification number. Even thou you are an individual, not a company, you must obtain this number. You may do so by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505. The CCR also requires several other codes as follows: CAGE Code: A Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code is a five-character vendor ID number used extensively within the DoD. If you do not have this code, one will be assigned automatically after you complete and submit the CCR form. US Federal TIN: A Taxpayer ID Number or TIN is the same as your Social Security Number. NAICS Code: A North American Industry Classification System code is a numbering system that identifies the type of products and/or services you provide. The NAICS Code for (enter HCW and NAICS code that applies). If you encounter difficulties registering in the CCR, contact the CCR Registration Assistance Centers at 1-888-227-2423 or call your Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer at NMLC. Normally, registration completed via the Internet is accomplished within 48 hours. Registration of an applicant submitting an application through the mail or via facsimile may take up to 30 days. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply for registration immediately upon receipt of the Notice of Contracting Opportunity. Any contractor who is not registered in CCR will NOT get paid. Upon notification of contract award, you will be required to obtain a physical examination at your expense. The physician must complete the questions in the physical certification, which will be provided with the contract. You will also be required to obtain the liability insurance specified in Attachment 2, Pricing Information. Before commencing work under a Government contract, you must notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. A complete, sample contract is available upon request. Any questions must be directed to sabrina brown at (843) 743-7274. We look forward to receiving your application. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS SHEET ? ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST 1. Every item on the Personal Qualifications Sheet must be addressed. Please sign and date where indicated. Any additional information required may be provided on a separate sheet of paper (indicate by number and section the question(s) to be addressed). 2. The information you provide will be used to determine your acceptability based on the solicitation. In addition to the Personal Qualifications Sheet, please submit three letters of recommendation as described in Item VI. of the Personal Qualifications Sheet, a copy of your ARDMS Certification, if applicable. 3. After contract award, all of the information you provide will be verified during the credentialing process. At that time, you will be required to provide the following documentation verifying your qualifications: Professional Training Certification, ARDMS Certification (if applicable), Personal and Professional Information Sheet, continuing education certificates, and employment eligibility documentation. If you submit false information, your contract may be terminated for default. This action may initiate the suspension and debarment process, which could result in the determination that your are no longer eligible for future Government contracts. 4. Health Certification. Individuals providing services under Government contracts are required to undergo a physical exam 60 days prior to beginning work. The exam is not required prior to award but is required prior to the performance of services under contract. By signing this form, you have acknowledged this requirement. 5. Practice Information: Yes No 1. Have you ever been the subject of a malpractice claim? ___ ___ (indicate final disposition of case in comments) 2. Have you ever been a defendant in a felony or misdemeanor? ___ ___ (indicate final disposition of case in comments) 3. Has your license or certification to practice ever been revoked or restricted in any state? ___ ___ If any of the above is answered "yes" attach a detailed explanation. Specifically address the disposition of the claim or charges for numbers 1 and 2 above, and the State of the revocation for number 3 above. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Under 5 U.S.C. 552a and Executive Order 9397, the information provided on this page and the Personal Qualifications Sheet is requested for use in the consideration of a contract; disclosure of the information is voluntary; failure to provide information may result in the denial of the opportunity to enter into a contract. (mm/dd/yy) (Signature) (Date) PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS SHEET - ULTRASONOGRAPHER I. General Information Name: SSN: Last First Middle Address:
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USN/BUMED/N68084/n68084-03-t-0064/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: naval hospital, 3600 rivers avenue, north charleston, sc

Zip Code: 294057769

Country: usa
 

Record

SN00196754-F 20021101/021030221343 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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