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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 14, 2013 FBO #4100
DOCUMENT

Q -- EXTERNAL CLINICAL CONSULTATION - Attachment

Notice Date

2/12/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21);VA Palo Alto Health Care System (90/NCA);3801 Miranda Ave;Palo Alto CA 94304-1207
 

ZIP Code

94304-1207
 

Solicitation Number

VA26113Q0711
 

Response Due

2/13/2013
 

Archive Date

2/18/2013
 

Point of Contact

Lupe Arroyo
 

E-Mail Address

CONTRACTING OFFICER
(Isabel.arroyo@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, with additional information included in this notice. The NAICS code is 541990, with a size standard of $7.0 million. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to Isabel.arroyo@va.gov NLT 2:00 p.m. on February 13. For information regarding the proposal you can e-mail me at the above address. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS: Item No.DESCRIPTIONEST. QTYUNITUNIT PRICETOTAL PRICE 1Contract to provide External Clinical Consultation to the Modesto Vet Center Clinical Staff. Minimum of 4 hours per month.48HR$$ 1.DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Contractor shall provide External Quality Review for Modesto Vet Center's Readjustment Counseling Clinicians. a.The contractor shall be responsible for providing quality management/quality of care reviews for the management of mental health care and continuity of care for all active veteran clinical cases. b.The contractor shall meet with all Clinical Staff to provide consultation feedback regarding their cases and their own professional development. c.Contractor shall adhere to confidentiality of patient information, and Clinician's privileged information and discussion during consultations. d.Contractor shall be familiar with VHA1500, Readjustment Counseling Service Guidelines, and Instructions Manual. e.Contractor will not have any access to VA/Vet Center Computer files or any other electronic information that may be contained in VA Computers. f.The contractor will strictly comply with all HIPAA requirements. 1.) The contractor will hire, train, and ensure licensure-ship of necessary personnel. 2.) The contractor will have completed sub-contracting will health care providers capable of providing primary mental health care services through the area where the plan is offered. g.Contractor will follow and meet the guidelines for all applicable VA and Readjustment Counseling Service policies regarding clinical treatment of veteran clients. h.The contractor and all clinical staff present will sign the documented assessment note. Contractor will make recommendations of referrals as is appropriate for specialty care and/or services. i.The contractor will provide analysis and feedback to clinical staff and a written assessment in clinical chart using the established RCS recording criteria. 2.TERM OF CONTRACT This contract is effective for twelve months. The contract is subject to the availability of VA funds. The contractor shall perform no service after September 30th, each year, until the contracting officer authorizes such services in writing. 3.QUALIFICATIONS Mental Health Care Providers may include licensed physicians board certified in Psychiatry or within 4 years of having completed psychiatric residency as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologist, and clinical nurse specialist, practicing in accordance with State law and knowledgeable in the use of the DSM-IV. LICENSURE OF STAFF The contractor is responsible for assuring that all persons, whether they be employees, agents, subcontractors, providers or anyone acting for or on behalf of the contractor, are properly licensed at all times under applicable state law and/or regulations. a. Physicians providing services under this contract shall be board certified in Psychiatry or within four years of having completed psychiatric residency. Physicians (including subcontractors) Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners must be properly credentialed and privileged according to JCAHO requirements and VA procedures. b. Physician Assistants providing services under this contract must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Physician Assistants must hold an active, current, full and unrestricted California license and operate only within the scope of that license and acceptable community standards of practice. c. Nurse Practitioners providing services under this contract must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and be certified by the American Nursing Association in either Adult Health or Family Practice. Nurse Practitioners must hold an active, current, full and unrestricted California license and operate only within the scope of that license and acceptable community standards of practice. d. Psychologists providing services under this contract must hold a current unrestricted license granted by a state/provincial licensing regulatory board and have completed Doctoral Training and a Pre-doctoral Internship approved by the American Psychological Association. e. Licensed Clinical Social Worker must hold a current unrestricted license granted by a state/provincial licensing regulatory board and have completed a Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. LCSW must have expertise in diagnosing and treating mental disorders in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). 3.WORK HOURS The contractor shall provide the resources and services covered by this contract twice a month. 4.JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION (JCAHO) AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall have a regulatory body accreditation as required by law and will provide documentation upon request. 5.MODIFICATIONS When necessary, the VA Contracting Officer shall make changes by written modification of the contract. 6.PATIENT RECORDS The Modesto Vet Center shall be responsible for updating and maintain all RCS patient records. 7. SECURITY Security Background Investigation: The contractor will be required to undergo any security and/or background investigation specified by VA policies and procedures and any other pertinent federal regulations. This position has been determined to be a Low Risk/Non-sensitive position. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Feb 2012). FAR 52.212-2Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) For the purposes of this clause the evaluation factors will be technical and past performance both being of equal importance. FAR 52.212-3Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items Dec 2012: Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (FEB 2012). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2013) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 33,38, 41 and (c) 1, 2 and 4 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008) VAAR852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) FAR52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) 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, listed in descending order of importance shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance, when combined are considered significantly more important than Price for tradeoff purposes.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VAPAHCS/VAPAHCS/VA26113Q0711/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA261-13-Q-0711 VA261-13-Q-0711 CLINICAL CONSULTATION.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=615986&FileName=VA261-13-Q-0711-003.docx)

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Record

SN02985867-W 20130214/130212234749-6b61a7f853d7fa03cc08e8eb88128a18 (fbodaily.com)
 

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