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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 20, 2012 FBO #3891
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Notice Date: 7/18/2012
Notice Type: Attachment
NAICS: 519130 — Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
Contracting Office: Department of Veteran Affairs;SAO East;PCAE STL Contracting Officer;11152 South Towne Square;Saint Louis MO 63123
ZIP Code: 63123
Solicitation Number: VA77712Q0303
Response Due: 7/20/2012
Archive Date: 7/30/2012
Point of Contact: wanakee.strickland@va.gov
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) The provisions and clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23, effective December 26, 2007. This requirement is being synopsized as sole source under standard industrial classification code 8062 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center/Employee Education Resource Center, St. Louis, MO proposes to enter into a non-competitive commercial item contract with PTSource.com., 19141 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78258 to provide unlimited online training with CEU's: (1) This solicitation is unrestricted and The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 519130. The software licenses are proprietary only to the company and Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by 20 July 1:00pm cst to Wanakee Strickland, wanakee.strickland@va.gov, or fax to (314)892-2010. Questions can also be permitted no later than Thursday July 19, 2012 @ 1:00 pm CST. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://www.va.govoa&mm/vaar/ (VAAR); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (factors listed in descending order of importance: 1. Past Performance; 2. Price. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of the FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification along with his/her proposal; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders Commercial Items and in accordance with FAR 12.603(c) (2)(xii) the following provisions under the clause apply (b)(11)-(b)(15), (b)(19)(i), (b)(21), (b)(25) (b)(26) applies if Government Purchase Card is used, (c)(1), (c)(2), and VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; and 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers. Statement of Work Title: On Line Training for VA Physical Therapists Service Required: Online Continuing Education Courses for Physical Therapists Practitioners in VA Requesting Service: VA Employee Education System (EES) 1.Scope Contractor shall provide on-line courseware that will provide VA Physical Therapists instruction in relevant topics from their workplace or home, via information technology. "Courseware is to be interactive in nature. "Courseware is to be hosted on servers provided and managed by the contractor or the contractor's designee (server will not be managed by VA/EES). "No additional computer requirements beyond current systems and software already available through VA are to be necessary for VA staff to access the on-line set of courses. a.Background Access to Physical Therapy training that is meaningful and accessible within work schedules. Distance Learning using interactive computer-based courses can assist the VA Physical Therapists in meeting the required training goal by providing on-line access to Physical Therapy training. b.Objectives As a result of receiving on-line training in Physical Therapy, VA clinicians will meet training requirements improve knowledge and skills in Physical Therapy and utilize information technology to overcome time and distance in obtaining this information. VA Physical Therapists will be able to continue their work routines without the necessity of travel and extensive time away from essential duties. The VA Physical Therapists will be able to experience the value of distance learning, as a staff development process. 2.Applicable Participant Information Registration for individuals using the course material will include their username (email address) and password (to be provided by the Contractor). 3.Project manager, eLearning producer and content specialist LEARNING CONSULTANT: Ramona Wright, Employee Education System St. Louis, One Jefferson Barracks Dr., St. Louis, MO 63125; 314-894-6111 or FAX 314-894-6550. e-mail: ramona.wright@va.gov. Project Manager: Ramona Wright, Employee Education System St. Louis, One Jefferson Barracks Dr., St. Louis, MO 63125; 314-894-6111 or FAX 314-894-6550. e-mail: ramona.wright@va.gov. Content Specialist: Mark Havran, Chief, Extended Care Service. Phone: 515-699-5999 x 4146 E-mail: Mark.Havran@va.gov 4.Specific Tasks Phase I: Planning "Confidentiality and Non-disclosure All preliminary and final reports, all associated working papers, and all other materials deemed relevant by the VA which have been generated by the contractor in performance of this SOW are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the PROJECT MANAGER at the completion of the project. The Contractor agrees that these documents will not be distributed to anyone who is not an employee of the Contractor and/or whom would not be subject to the Contractor's policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and non-disclosure of client information. "Within five days of award of contract, Contractor shall participate in a conference call with the project manager to review specifics relating to the procedures for access to on-line training, registration, and reporting aspects of this training. "The staff from VA Physical Therapy shall indicate numbers of persons who will be taking specific on-line courses. "Contractor shall describe on-line courses to meet training needs in Physical Therapy. These courses shall have been listed in the proposal in response to this statement of work. (See deliverables for appropriate course titles to meet VA Physical Therapy requirements.) "Contractor shall provide orientation for PROJECT MANAGER and two other individuals selected by PROJECT MANAGER. The orientation session shall provide the knowledge and skills necessary to provide training for VA Physical Therapy staff in log-on, course access, course documentation, and other relevant procedures, including trouble-shooting. This orientation shall be conducted electronically and by phone. Phase II Set up "VA Physical Therapy staff shall provide data to contractor indicating information they wish to have entered for participants; format will be EXCEL or text file. "The Contractor shall have voucher numbers that will be matched to a user name (email address) and password once the user has logged on. The Contractor will make available online a Certificate of Completion (with CEU's) from that log-on information. No set up of names, etc will be necessary. "Contractor shall provide assurance in writing that no other use shall be made of these data. "Contractor shall provide log-on and password procedures for VA staff on the site registration page as well as in writing to Project Manager. "Project Manager shall announce availability of on-line courses to VA staff and procedures for log-on and access to the on-line courses. "Contractor representative shall be available by phone and/or e-mail to Project Manager for questions regarding log-ons. Phase III Implementation "Contractor shall provide 24/7 accessibility via the Internet for designated VA staff. "Contractor shall notify Project Manager by fastest means if electronic access is unavailable. "If on-line access is unavailable, contractor shall indicate to Project Manager by fastest means when system is expected to be available, and confirm when access is restored. Phase IV Reports "Every 90 days contractor shall provide the Project Manager with a summary report indicating names of individuals who have completed a course(s) successfully and what courses those participants have completed. Contractor will provide this report electronically. 5.Period of performance The initial requirement is for VA Physical Therapists to have access to the on-line courses on immediately after contract is awarded. Performance Period shall be base year plus 4 option years. 6.Deliverables "List of on-line courses that meet Physical Therapy training criteria shall be part of proposal. "Web-based delivery system for on-line courses in Physical Therapy topics. "Twelve months to access the existing on-line courses for which Physical Therapy staff has signed up. "Hosting of courses on a server outside VA. "Direct log-in capability for designated Physical Therapy clinicians. "Post-tests available on line for each course (embedded in software) and online availability of CEU Certificate for students/participants upon successful completion of each post-test. "Interactive courses. "Training for Project Manager & content specialist (two VA personnel). "24/7 access to on-line courses for VA Physical Therapy staff. "Technical support will be available Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time through the length of access to the on-line courses. Toll-free Technical Support is available at 1-800-753-2160. On-line Technical Support shall also be provided via Frequently Asked Questions and by e-mail "Secure, on-line records for employees entered into data base, first name, last name, and e-mail address (data provided by VA) "Reports will be provided to Project Manager regarding designated participants' course completion. "User-friendly interface to on-line courses (after introductory training by Project Manager or content specialist, VA staff should have minimal difficulty logging on to system for reasons other than network outage). "Course content developed by academic or commercial health care professional organizations. "Technical and content documentation provided electronically. "Subjects suited for inclusion in on-line curriculum are representative topics suited for meeting VA Physical Therapy staff training needs. Transition of Care: Ensuring Successful Clinical Outcomes Effective Screening Practices for the LTC Resident Therapeutic Exercise: Beyond the Norm Updates on Mechanical Low Back Pain Away with S-O-A-P and On To Proficient Documentation EBP Approach to Questions of Treatment Effectiveness Pre-Emptive Coding & Billing; How to Demonstrate Skillful Decision-Making Fraud, Abuse, Audits & Appeals Specific to Therapy Services What is Old is New Again Open Fitting, Then and Now Evidence and Applications of Manual Physical Therapy for Running-Related Injuries EBP Approach to Questions of Diagnostic Test Accuracy "Does One Size REALLY Fit All?"- Part 1 Defining Obesity and Bariatric P.T. Temporomandibular Joint-Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment. EBP Approach to Questions of Treatment Effectiveness EBP Approach to Questions of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice Exercise and the Older Adult: What's the Evidence? Ultrasound as a Therapeutic Intervention Beyond Bands, The Science and Application of Elastic Resistance: Part 1 Communicating with a Patient Who Has Dementia The Injured Golfer: The Full Swing Clinical Implications Temporomandibular Joint-Anatomy/Physiology Injury Prevention Programs & Return to Sport Beyond Bands, The Science and Application of Balls and Balance Platforms: Part 2 Beyond Bands, The Science and Application of Elastic Resistance: Part 1 The Injured Golfer: Address Posture - Getting Started Right Conservative Management of Spine Trauma Evidence and Applications of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Physical Therapy. How to Prevent Burnout: The Art of Self Care Correlations in Vestibular Test Findings Integrating Evidence Based Principles (EBP) to Provide Best Practice for Your Patients Practical Referral Source Management Vestibular Rehabilitation Prevention of Medical Errors: The Mandate for Change Diagnosis & Management of Vestibular Issues - Panel Discussion Prospective Payment System 2012: An Update Aging of the Vestibular System, the Prevalence of Vestibular Dysfunction & Falls in the Elderly Compliance: More Than Just Following The Rules HIPAA: Impact on Privacy Correlations in Vestibular Test Finding Diagnosis & Management of Vestibular Issues - Panel Discussion Vestibular Rehabilitation CMS Documentation Guidelines: The Who, What and Why Traumatic Brain Injury Series I: Mechanics of Injury and Neuropathology of TBI Effective Communication Strategies Difficult Conversations Start Smart! Developing Your Business Plan for Success 7. Government-provided Materials and Responsibilities VA shall provide the following elements to the contractor: 1)Complete spreadsheet of all VA Physical Therapy authorized to use this series of on-line training. This spreadsheet shall include the participant's first name, last name, and e-mail address. Specific responsibilities: 1)The VA Project Manager will work with the Contracting Officer to establish time and location convenient to principals involved in the project for kick-off meeting. This meeting shall occur within one week of contract award. 2)The Project Manager will review all deliverables. 3)The PROJECT MANAGER will notify contractor in writing via e-mail whether a deliverable is approved or rejected. The Project Manager is not authorized to make changes to the contract. If a deliverable is rejected it must be rework at the contractors cost. 4)The PROJECT MANAGER shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of all changes that will require a modification to the contract to include contractual delays, cost overruns and unresolved problems. NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508) On August 7, 1998, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended to require that when Federal departments or agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use Electronic and Information Technology, that they shall ensure it allows Federal employees with disabilities to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by other Federal employees. Section 508 required the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to publish standards setting forth a definition of electronic and information technology and the technical and functional criteria for such technology to comply with Section 508. These standards were published with an effective date of December 21, 2000. Federal departments and agencies must develop all Electronic and Information Technology requirements to comply with the standards found in 36 CFR 1194. SECTION 508 - ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EIT) STANDARDS The Section 508 standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) are incorporated into, and made part of all VA contracts, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure Electronic and Information Technology (EIT). These standards are found in their entirety at: http//www.section508.gov. A printed copy of the standards shall be supplied upon request. The contractor shall comply with the technical standards at 36 CFR 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications, 1194.24 Video and Multimedia products, and 1194.31, Functional Performance Criteria in performing this contract. Contractor will not have access to VA secured information.
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