SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Radiographic Reading Services, MDC Brooklyn
- Notice Date
- 12/23/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, FBOP - Field Acquisition Office, U. S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051
- ZIP Code
- 75051
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ21451-0018
- Response Due
- 1/15/2004
- Archive Date
- 2/27/2004
- Point of Contact
- Doug Fear, Contract Specialist, Phone (972) 352-4530, Fax (972) 352-4545, - Patrick Hergenrother, Contract Specialist, Phone (972) 352-4529, Fax (972) 352-4545,
- E-Mail Address
-
rfear@bop.gov, phergenrother@bop.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ 21451-0018 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-18. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 621111. The small business standard is $8.5 Million. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The Government intends to make a single award of a firm fixed price contract. Award will be made to the quoter who submits the most advantageous offer to the Government based on price, technical capability, and past performance. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), located at 80 29th Street, Brooklyn, New York, has a requirement for Radiographic Reading Services for the period of a base year with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods for renewal. Award is estimated to be on or about January 30, 2004, with the performance period beginning on or about February 17, 2004, allowing 18 days from the date of award to begin performance. The contractor shall be in compliance with 8 CFR 274a regarding employment of aliens. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The place of performance will be at the Contractor?s place of business. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: The contractor's radiology center shall be under the direct supervision of a physician who is board certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology. The credentials of the radiologist (s) must be attached to the quote. As per the Bureau of Prisons Health Services Policy 6000.05, the contract radiology center must also be accredited by one of the following crediting agencies: Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) or the State Health Department. Proof of accreditation and licenses must accompany the quote. At the conclusion of each month, the contractor shall supply the Health Services Administrator (HSA), or the Clinical Director with a statistic breakdown of the tests ordered during that month. The contractor shall provide the following Radiographic Reading Services: 1. Licensed Radiologist read all processed films sent from MDC Brooklyn. 2. Provide written evaluation of all processed films sent from MDC Brooklyn within forty-eight hours. 3. Pick-up processed films from designated area at MDC Brooklyn (usually the lobby). 4. Return films with written evaluation to designated area at MDC Brooklyn (usually the lobby). 5. Notify staff X-Ray Technician, Physician, or Health Services Administrator/Assistant Administrator in the event that the radiologist discovers pathology requiring emergency medical intervention. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: The contractor will be required to provide daily courier service, at no additional expense to the Government to pick up x-rays and drop off x-rays with reports, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Courier services shall not be required on Federal holidays and weekends. RESTRICTIONS ON CONTRACTORS/ WORKERS The residency requirement applies to both individuals and employees of companies providing services to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of your offer/bid/quote, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have: 1.resided in the United States (U.S.); 2.worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3. been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas. Department of Justice RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATION FORM The residency requirement certification must be completed and returned with the offer/bid/quote for individuals applying for a contract. Companies must submit a completed certification for each of their employees performing work, prior to performance. In order to facilitate the clearance process, companies should submit the certifications as soon as it is apparent which employees will be performing the work but no later than one week prior to performance. Documentation to substantiate residency may be requested at any time prior to award for contracts with individuals, and prior to performance for awards to other than individuals. I certify that for three of the five years immediately prior to responding to this solicitation, I have: 1) resided in the United States (U.S.); 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) have been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas. Name of Vendor/Individual Date Signature of Individual OTHER PROVISIONS In accordance with the Federal Bureau of Prisons? Acquisition Policy, Part 37.103(c), the following provisions are applicable to the work being performed under this contract: a. the service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment; b. payment shall be based on the provision of and an end result or the accomplishment of a specific result; c. the service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship; and d. the Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, Contractor performance shall be closely monitored. e. There are no wage rates for Radiographic Reading Services. This service is considered professional in nature. PAST PERFORMANCE: a.) Identify existing or past contracts, within the past three years, with terms and conditions the same or similar to those in this solicitation. Include contract number, point of contact, and telephone number. b.) Provide any information encountered during performance of those contract that would have an adverse rating, and the steps taken to correct the adverse rating. OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items with their offer. The Government will make award based on technical compliance and price. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, (Period of acceptance of offers) is deleted as not applicable; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.216-18, Ordering (from the first day of the effective contract period through the last day of the effective contract period); 52.216-19, Order Limitations ((a) $50.00, (b) (1) the yearly estimated quantity (2) the yearly estimated quantity (3) 30 days); 52.216-21, Requirements (after the last day of the effective contract period); 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Contractor prior to expiration of the current performance period); 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract ((a) Contractor by the last day of the current performance period, at least 60 days before the contract expires (c) five years); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contract Registration. 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification; 52.224-2, Privacy Act; 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on Government Installation; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; 52.233-2, Service of Protest, Procurement Executive, Procurement Executive?s Office, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, RM 5006, Washington, DC 20534; 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and; 2852.201-70 of the Justice Acquisition Regulations (JAR), Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (a) Stephanie Middleton, Health Services Administrator, MDC Brooklyn. An award made to an individual resulting from this solicitation is not subject to 52.212-4(i), Prompt Payment Act. When award is made to an individual, the provision of these services has been determined to meet certain criteria for creating a common law employment relationship. Therefore, the BOP is responsible for the payment of FICA taxes (7.65%) and the withholding of the individual employee?s taxes. These responsibilities apply only when award of this solicitation is made to an individual. It does not apply to companies or individuals who are incorporated. For evaluation purposes, an additional 7.65% will be added to the price submitted by individuals who are not incorporated. Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of the resulting contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required as listed: Professional Medical Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, and; Worker?s Compensation and Employers Liability: $100,000. The required workers compensation insurance shall extend to cover employers liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability of $100,000. Comprehensive General Liability: $ 500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury. Clauses may be viewed or downloaded by accessing the website at: http://www.arnet.gov. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered for award. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL BE ISSUED. Submission of Quotation: On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required: session price Quantities are estimates and do not constitute a guarantee. Estimated 100 readings per month. BASE YEAR: Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 12 months. Estimated 1,200 readings X $________ per reading = $________ OPTION YEAR 1: 13 months from EDOA through 24 months. Estimated 1,200 readings X $________ per reading = $________ OPTION YEAR 2: 25 months from EDOA through 36 months. Estimated 1,200 readings X $________ per reading = $________ OPTION YEAR 3: 37 months from EDOA through 48 months. Estimated 1,200 readings X $________ per reading = $________ OPTION YEAR 4: 49 months from EDOA through 60 months. Estimated 1,200 readings X $________ per reading = $________ TOTAL INCLUDING BASE YEAR AND ALL OPTIONS $__________ Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Armed Forces Reserve Complex, 346 Marine Forces Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, Attn: Doug Fear, Contract Specialist on or before 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time January 15, 2003. Offers may be faxed to 972-352-4545 or e-mailed to rfear@bop.gov. Please call 972-352-4530 to verify receipt of quote.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Metropolitan Detention Center, 80 29th Street, Brooklyn, New York
- Zip Code: 11232
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 11232
- Record
- SN00494943-W 20031225/031223211845 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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