SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Dental Officer
- Notice Date
- 12/20/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, 2900 4th Avenue North PO Box 36600, Billings, MT, 59107
- ZIP Code
- 59107
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-10-03-014
- Archive Date
- 1/31/2003
- Point of Contact
- Jay Windyboy, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7064, Fax 406.247.7108, - Evelyn Lucero-Juneau, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7063, Fax 406.247.7108,
- E-Mail Address
-
jay.windyboy@mail.ihs.gov, evelyn.juneau@mail.ihs.gov
- Description
- This procurement is enacted to provide/acquire Dental Officer Services at the USPHS Indian Health Center on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Montana. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.1, FAR 37.104 Personal Services, 10 USC.2304 and 41 USC.253. The IHS intends on awarding a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for one (1) base year, with an option to renew the contract for three (3) additional years. Prospective contractors are requested to provide an offer for the base year and each successive option years. MAJOR DUTIES: Performs a range of professional dental tasks of a general dentistry nature. Duties include the more difficult cases in any or all of the following areas: Oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontic, orthodontic, restorative dentistry, oral pathology, oral medicine and preventative dentistry services. Perform simple, compound and complex restorations. The dental officer recognizes and refers unusually difficult cases to a specialist. Administers local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia. Studies results of examinations and determines the types of services required and develops an acceptable treatment plan. Performs routine and complex tooth extractions and removal of residual root tips. Removes localized foreign bodies from gingival tissues and alveolar sockets. Performs root canal therapy on the anterior teeth. Treats diseases of salivary glands and their ducts. Performs dental care for patients with behavioral or communication problems. Informs the patient about good dental health practices. Serves as dental officer in a clinic providing direct patient care. Insures that management policies and procedures are adhered to and is responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of dental records, consultations and any other medical records pertaining to the dental patient. Contractors must have a degree of dentistry from an accredited school of dentistry and must have a state license in dentistry. Contractors are required to have knowledge of dental diseases, anesthetics and pharmaceuticals. Skill in fitting prosthetic work involving complex problems, e.g., lack of bone support, jaw irregularly formed, substantial changes in oral formation. SECONDARY DUTIES: Specific work duties and services that the contractor shall provide under this contract shall provide include, but not be limited to the following: Adheres to established Indian Health Service hospital and health care policy and procedure related to job function. Performs patient evaluations in order to develop an appropriate plan of care and realistic functional goals for each patient, adhering to policy and procedures and standards of care. Re-evaluates patient at appropriate intervals, modifying and changing treatment programs as indicated. Provides treatment based on the plan of care to meet functional goals utilizing the therapist?s knowledge, experience and skills. Conducts patient/family education in a collaborative manner to ensure an understanding of therapy treatment and to integrate patient/family needs into the rehabilitation process. Practices safety precautions for patients and staff. Provides safety precautions for patients and staff. Provide recommendations for discharge planning. Documents treatment provided, patients response, progress and educational outcomes per policy and procedures. Completes discharge summary in a timely manner per policy and procedure. Develops/revises educational materials for patients, family members, staff and/or community agencies. Ensures that appropriate compensation for and maintenance of services, equipment and supplies is provided for according to policy and procedure. Assists with Performance Improvement and Risk Management activities. Maintains patient/family confidentiality. Utilizes age appropriate evaluation techniques, teaching skills and interpersonal communication skills. Maintains professionalism and ethical standards within established guidelines. Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement and practices. Assesses patients and develops a care plan based on physical and psycho-social status and on the needs of the patient, using knowledge of full range of community health nursing principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of and ability to treat chronic health problems; ability to counsel and teach; ability to assess and treat minor illnesses; ability to provide preventive care; ability to take medical histories; and knowledge of professional nursing principles. Using such knowledge and abilities, employee takes appropriate histories of individuals and families; performs examinations; and orders appropriate laboratory tests, ancillary services, procedures, and specialty referrals. This is an Open Market procurement for all business concerns. It is the contractor?s responsibility to ensure that their bid proposal arrives at the designated IHS facility listed below in order for their proposal to be considered. FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Submit your proposal to the following mail address: USPHS Indian Health Service, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107-6600, Attention: Jay Windy Boy, Purchasing Agent or at the Physical Mailing address at USPHS Indian Health Service, 2900 4th Avenue North ? Room 304, Attention: Jay Windy Boy, Purchasing Agent, Billings, Montana 59101. SOLICITATION PACKAGES WILL BE MAILED OUT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2003.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USPHS Indian Health Service, Fort Peck Service Unit, Poplar, Montana
- Zip Code: 59255
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 59255
- Record
- SN00228034-W 20021222/021220213613 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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