SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Physician Services
- Notice Date
- 7/13/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 621111
— Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- 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-10-04-038-JWB
- Response Due
- 7/28/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/12/2004
- Point of Contact
- Jay Windyboy, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7064, Fax 406.247.7108, - Jay Windyboy, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7064, Fax 406.247.7108,
- E-Mail Address
-
jay.windyboy@mail.ihs.gov, jay.windyboy@mail.ihs.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Programs for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) and 2305 and 41 U.S.C. 253(g) and 253a and 253b), FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)) and FAR 37.104, Personal Services Contracts (Public Law 103-332, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, Title II, September 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2530). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm fixed-price commercial item purchase order in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ)-10-04-038-JWB. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business concerns. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-23. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 621111 and the small business size standard is $8.5 million. PRICE SCHEDULE: Offers should be submitted for 504 hours @ $________ per hour = $__________ and 8 hours overtime @ $_________ per hour = $_________ STATEMENT OF WORK: Contractor will work at the Fort Belknap Health Center, Fort Belknap, Montana for weekend coverage from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., on Friday through Monday morning of each weekend for the month of August and September providing Physician Services. MAJOR DUTIES: Examines and diagnoses health related conditions of individuals presenting themselves for care; refers individuals for consultation when appropriate; prescribes and carries out therapy in conformance with approved clinical privileges and Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) policy. Educates individuals on the nature of health related conditions, recommended therapy, and the general promotion of health and prevention of illness/disease. Assists, as able, in the teaching of primary care medicine to medical students, physician assistants, and other health professionals. The Contractor must be available for unpredictable shift coverage and inconsistent weekly/monthly working hours. Primary work functions cover emergency room services but may include walk-in clinic coverage during low emergency room utilization. Provider may also be required to provide medical evaluation and treatment of emergencies, which arise on the inpatient floor, when the primary or backup physicians are not immediately available. Conducts initial and periodic health examinations for finding physical defects in need of correction, and prescribes and implements remedial treatments required to correct these defects. Makes necessary arrangements and authorizes the transfer of patients to the appropriate hospital. This includes authorization for admission to contract facilities for emergency medical care and surgery. Inform appropriate personnel of CHS admissions as it pertains to emergency medical services. Records patient-provider transactions in the problem oriented medical record format and completes required data collection instruments, referrals, third party billing, and medical records as required. Refer patients and their families to Community Health Services personnel as appropriate for their continued care and follow-up. Provides medical control over the radio to EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedics who provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical services to Indian and non-Indian patients on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Blaine County. Provides back up medical services/assistance for walk-in clinic during slow times in ER. The Contractor shall be board certified, possess at least four years of medical practice experience (residency included), and shall hold current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS or APLS certification. The certification for PALS or APLS cannot be lapsed for more than 6 months. The Contractor shall meet the same privileging requirements as permanent IHS physicians before being allowed to provide medical services in an IHS facility. The Contractor shall not have any work or health restrictions, which interfere with the performance of emergency medical services. The Contractor shall speak, understand, read, and write English fluently and communicate with sufficient clarity to be understood by IHS personnel and patients. The Contractor shall possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that he/she can relate constructively to patients from Native American communities. The Contractor shall maintain standards of personal hygiene and grooming such that his/her image as a physician is compatible with the expectations of the IHS clinical staff and the Indian community. A Contractor whose duties and responsibilities involve regular contact or control over children is subject to a character investigation as required by Pubic Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. The Billings Area IHS Personnel Office will conduct these investigations following contract award. The character investigation may be waived if, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, in consultation with the Area Personnel Officer, an investigation has already been conducted and is on file. Until the character investigation has been completed and the Contracting Officer notified of the results, the Contractor must not have unsupervised contact with Indian children. The Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for medical related claims is extended to the individual providing services pursuant to this contract. However, the services performed must have been within the scope of the personal services contract. The Contractor shall comply with all IHS facility infection control and safety procedures, practices, and standards. The Contractor shall not serve as an ?expert witness? in any suit against the Federal Government. SUPERVISION: The Contractor is subject to the supervision and direction of the Clinical Coordinator or their designee. The IHS shall supervise, monitor and ensure that the contractor is adequately performing the requested services, deliverables, duties and responsibilities in accordance the Statement of Work and performance standards for which they were hired to accomplish. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Date of award through September 30, 2004. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: The IHS shall provide the Contractor with the following: (1) Office space including a computer, supplies and telephone; (2) The contractor will be authorized to use all areas of the facility made available to them and should only utilize them for official business activities relating to job performance. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with evidence that payment of employment taxes has been made 15 days after each quarter. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Contractors cannot serve as expert witnesses in any suit against the Federal Government. Many of the IHS patients receiving services may only speak a native language and/or reside on a American Indian Reservation, therefore, the contractor must demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language differences. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. PROJECT OFFICER: The project officer shall be responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes; (2) Interpreting the Statement of Work; (3) Technical evaluation as required; (4) Technical inspections and acceptance; and (5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance of this contract. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit its invoice to the Project Officer. The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: (1) Contractors name, address; (2) Contract Number; (3) Invoice number and date; (4) Cost or price; (5) Dates of Service including the number of hours worked; and (6) Remit to address. Payment shall be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107. PRO-CHILDREN ACT OF 1994: The Contractor certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 1994, which imposes restrictions on smoking where Federally funded children's services are provided. CHILD CARE NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK AND INVESTIGATION (CNACI). A CNACI must be completed for all Indian Health Service (IHS) contractor personnel within the Billings Area. Public Law (P.L.) 101-630, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and P.L. 101-647, Crime Control Act of 1990, require the IHS to conduct a character and criminal history background investigation on all contractors performing services in IHS facilities. The character and background investigations will be conducted by the Billings Area IHS Personnel Office. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by reference. The provision at 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition and is provided in full text. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION ? COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers and are included in the relative order of importance: (1) Resume or Curriculum Vitae ? 10 POINTS; (2) Copy of current Pharmacy License ? 10 POINTS; (3) List past experience with similar types of jobs/contracts; include name of employer, supervisor/contact person and telephone number ? 10 POINTS. Award will be made on the basis of price and other factors representing the best value to the government. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The following FAR and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses are applicable: 52.204-4, 52.204-6, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.215-5, 52.217-8, 52.223-5, 52.223-6, 52.224-1, 52.224-2, 52.229-3, 52.232-18, 52.237-2, 52.237-3, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 52.245-1, 52.245-2, 352.202-1, 352-215-1, 352.215-70, 352.223-70, 352.224-70, 352.232-9, 352.270-2, 352.270-3, 352.270-4, 352.270-6, and 352.270-7. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 with Alternate I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide full text copies of the FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov and http://www.hhs.gov/ogam/oam/procurement/hhsar.html. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: The Contractor shall provide evidence of, or submit a written response to, the technical evaluation factors in FAR 52.212-2. In addition, the Contractor shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its offer. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. The offeror shall agree to hold the prices firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Offers shall be submitted to the Billings Area Indian Health Service, 2900 Fourth Avenue North, Room 304, Billings, Montana 59101, no later than 1:30 p.m., on July 28, 2004. The offer must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to this office, showing the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and your company name and address. Offers will also be accepted by email at jay.windyboy@mail.ihs.gov or by fax at (406) 247-7108.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USPHS Indian Health Service, Fort Belknap Health Center, Harlem, Montana
- Zip Code: 59526
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 59526
- Record
- SN00619826-W 20040715/040713211754 (fbodaily.com)
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