SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Occupational Health Medical Exams/Testing
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 621111
— Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Contracting Office
- USPFO for Massachusetts, 50 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757-3604
- ZIP Code
- 01757-3604
- Solicitation Number
- W912SV-12-T-0034
- Response Due
- 2/6/2013
- Archive Date
- 3/10/2013
- Point of Contact
- Tyna Stevens, 508-233-6667
- E-Mail Address
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USPFO for Massachusetts
(tyna.stevens@us.army.mil)
- 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, 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. 1. PURPOSE 1-1. The purpose of the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) Occupational Medical Exams is to provide job-related examinations to full-time support (FTS), both civilian, and uniformed federal technicians who are selected to be employees or are potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment. Exams are performed to identify any health ailments precluding an individual from performing the essential functions of their position. To prevent work-related health ailments by assessing the health status of individuals in relation to their work making medical recommendations regarding placement, accommodation, and exposure controls. To meet legal and federal regulatory requirements. This statement of work does not cover State employees, civilian contractors, part time soldiers, ADOS, or AGR personnel. The number of projected employees to be tested may change due to military deployments and hiring practices. The contractor will only charge per test and set up for quantity of services rendered. The contractor will provide all labor, tools, supervision and supplies to conduct the exams for the MAARNG. 1-2. To conduct various classifications of medical examinations for the MAARNG as follows: a. Pre-placement / Baseline (Maintenance or Non Maintenance) b. Periodic / Medical Surveillance c. Termination / Retirement d. Fitness for duty evaluation e. Functional capacity evaluation 1-3 Test requirements may be different for each classification of exam. Therefore, cost quotes should be on a per test basis with the overall requirements being taken into consideration. 2. REQUIREMENTS 2-1 Quality Control/Assurance measures consist of checks and rechecks to ensure the right employee receives the right examinations. The type of exam to be performed will be identified and provided to the contractor upon request / scheduling. As a second quality control/assurance measure, a hard copy of all test results and findings will be organized and mailed, forwarded directly to the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) by the vendor within 5-7 business days (preliminary findings may be faxed). MAJ Maria F. Costa JFHQ Safety Office 2 Randolph Road Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 Phone (339) 202-3317 E-mail maria.f.costa.mil@mail.mil 2-2. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/SERVICES: The MAARNG will provide any specific criteria for each test being scheduled. MAARNG agency specific forms may be necessary. If identified as necessary the MAARNG will provide such to the vendor for use in completing the testing / examination. 2-3. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS: The contractor will furnish all items necessary to meet the requirements of this contract. Vendors should have equipment capability to provide required occupational health examination / testing services. Contractor will administratively separate results: 1 copy intended to be sent to employee individually, 1 copy to the OHN as previously identified. Copies of exam/test results will be processed and sent to the OHN and employee within 5 business days of the exam/testing. 3. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 3-1. Testing schedule will be coordinated through the Occupational Health Office. Coordination: A representative of the Occupational Health Office will contact the vendor to schedule each individual employee within 5-7 business days of the initial request. At that time, the type of exam / testing will be identified and verified with the vendor. The testing site will be a clinic setting located in Massachusetts. 3-2. In the event of contractor equipment failure, specific testing and/or parts of examinations which are not completed during the scheduled testing visit are to be completed at a scheduled time mutually convenient to the Contractor, employee, and the MAARNG. 4. PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS 4-1 Contractor must ensure all procedures are conducted in accordance with applicable American Board of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ABOEM), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards. 4-2 Contractor must ensure all clinical laboratory/chemistry services are performed by a laboratory licensed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing Administration pursuant to the terms of the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act of 1967 (42 U.S.C. 263a) and the College of American Pathologists. 4-3 Contractor must provide a board certified Occupational Health Physician to conduct or oversee all examination procedures and testing. 4-4 Certified/licensed medical technicians to administer medical screening/testing. Personnel conducting audiometric testing will be certified by a Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) approved program. Personnel conducting spirometry will be certified by a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved program. 4-5 Instrumentation must meet or exceed appropriate performance standards and accuracy must be verified IAW current Occupational Medicine Certification standards. 4-6 Contractor will ensure health care workers fully comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1030 Blood borne Pathogens Standard. 5. SPECIFIC TASKS: The following tests/examinations may be required and must meet the criteria specified: 5-1. Dermatological examinations: must be performed and include an inspection of the entire integumentary system with emphasis on areas most likely to be affected by the employee's occupational exposures. Documentation will include the presence of any dermatoses or lesions of the skin. 5-2. Laboratory tests will be processed by certified clinical laboratories and performed by personnel certified under the American Society of Clinical Pathology. The supporting laboratory will provide, at no additional cost, employee instruction and equipment necessary for tests requiring special collection methods and/or containers (i.e., 24 hour urine collection, fasting, etc.). Tests may include any or all of the following: a. Bilirubin, total. b. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN). c. Complete Blood Count (CBC) including partial differential and blood platelet counts (actual). d. Creatinine, serum. e. Eosinophil count. f. Hemoglobin and hematocrit. g. Peripheral smear morphology. h. Red cell indices. i. Reticulocyte count. j. Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol to include HDL and LDL. k. Urinalysis (UA), screening and microscopic. l. Alkaline phosphatase (Alk PO4), Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGTP), Serum Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase (SGOT), and Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) either individually or as part of a Liver Profile. m. Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) and Serum Lead must be processed by a laboratory meeting standards set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1025. Only on selected individuals n. Heavy Metals to include chromium and cadmium (blood levels). Only on selected individuals. Note: Other labs may be required based on exposure, i.e. chromium, copper, etc. Designated lab area will be cleaned and no specimens left. 5-3. Pulmonary Function Tests (when specified) will meet the following criteria: a. Performed by a licensed physician, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist, or Registered Respiratory Therapist in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001. Reports will include respirator use clearance. b. Test will include as a minimum Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC ratio, comparison with recognized normal results (Knudson) for the individual's height and weight, and a documented interpretation / overview by a pulmonologist or certified Occupational Health physician. c. Specifications regarding equipment guidelines and calibration test administration, and test interpretation must meet applicable OSHA and ANSI standards. Supporting documentation will be provided to this office upon request. 5-4. Chest X-ray with B-Reading when deemed necessary. 5-5. EKG, 12 Lead with interpretation when deemed necessary. 5-6. Vision screening will detect the possible need for visual correction. Parameters surveyed will include retinal examination, far and near visual acuity, both eyes, left eye, right eye, stereo depth, vertical phoria, lateral phoria, color vision, and peripheral vision. 5-7. Audiogram will include a record of the threshold of audibility of each ear for pure tone test frequencies 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hertz. Test will be conducted in a sound booth meeting ambient noise ANSI standard criteria. 5-8. Vital Statistics to include blood pressure, pulse, height and weight. 5-9. Physical Examination by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner with appropriate qualifications, training, licensing, and experience in occupational health. No chiropractors. Provide Department of Transportation (DOT) certification/clearance for truck drivers if deemed necessary. The exam will minimally consist of major body systems evaluation as well as physical mobiolity / limitations. 5-10. Abnormal Clinical Findings. Any abnormal clinical findings on specimens that indicate the possibility of a present danger to the employee may be confirmed by repeat analysis on that specimen. Confirmed results will be reported immediately to the OHN. If abnormal findings are due to vendor error, e.g. artifacts on chest x-rays, test will be repeated at no addition charge. 6. REFERENCES 6-1. Army Regulation 40-5, Preventive Medicine. 6-2. National Guard Regulation 385-10, Army National Guard Safety and Occupational Health Program. 6-3. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards. 6-4. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1960: Safety and Health Provisions for Federal Employees. 6-5. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z88.2-1992, American National Standard for Respiratory Protection, Respirator Use, Physical Qualifications for Personnel. 6-6. Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices (TLVs). American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, Ohio. 6-7. Military references available upon request.
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- Address: USPFO for Massachusetts 50 Maple Street, Milford MA
- Zip Code: 01757-3604
- Zip Code: 01757-3604
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