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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 14, 2013 FBO #4159
DOCUMENT

Q -- Anesthesia for ASC - Attachment

Notice Date

4/12/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621111 — Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 17;7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C);San Antonio TX 78229
 

ZIP Code

78229
 

Solicitation Number

VA25713R0946
 

Response Due

4/19/2013
 

Archive Date

4/29/2013
 

Point of Contact

John Fisher
 

E-Mail Address

isher4@va.gov<br
 

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. Solicitation number VA257-13-R-0946 applies to this request and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66. This is a 100% small business set-aside. NAICS code 621111 and size standard $10M apply. The requirement is for anesthesiology services for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L. Murphy Division, as outlined below at B.3, Description/Specifications/ Work Statement. Pricing for this contract shall be based on the actual number of days and half days worked. Pricing also provides for payment for individual cases at an hourly rate. The actual amount of work may be more than or less than the estimated amount. The total estimated dollar amount of the award will be the sum of the estimated costs of each CLIN. PRICING SCHEDULE Period of Performance: 1 May through 30 June 2013 CLINDescriptionUnit of IssueUnit PriceEstimated QuantityEstimated Cost 0001Anesthesiology services as outlined in subsection B.3, Description/Specifications/Work Statement. Full Day (1.0 FTE)45 0002Anesthesiology services as outlined in subsection B.3, Description/Specifications/Work Statement.Half Day (AM) (0.5 FTE)0 0003Anesthesiology services as outlined in subsection B.3, Description/Specifications/Work Statement. Half Day (PM) (0.5 FTE) 45 0004Anesthesiology services as outlined in subsection B.3, Description/Specifications/Work Statement. One Hour2 Total Estimated Cost: B.3 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 2.1 GENERAL 2.1.1Under the authority of Public Law 104-262 and 38 USC 8153, Health Care Resources Services are to be provided by ______________________ to the Audie L. Murphy Division of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), San Antonio, Texas. 2.1.2Contractor shall provide anesthesiology services as specified herein for procedures performed by Department of Veterans Affairs, South Texas Veterans Health Care System ophthalmologists. Procedures will be performed at Christus Santa Rosa Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center (CSR PASC) facilities for outpatient surgery. These facilities are located at 502 Madison Oak, Suite 500; 7902 Ewing Halsell; and 423 Treeline Park Suite 202, San Antonio, TX. Contractor must be credentialed and privileged to provide services at CSR PASC facilities. 2.1.2.1 All services shall be provided by appropriately credentialed and privileged physicians who are licensed in the state of Texas and board certified in anesthesiology. 2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES 2.2.1 SCHEDULING 2.2.1.1 Anesthesiology services will normally be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM and may be full or half days. Half days will normally be scheduled on the first and third Thursdays of the month between the hours of 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Start and stop times may vary daily depending on the surgery schedule. Cases started before 5:00 PM will be considered part of the normal schedule. 2.2.1.2 Requests for anesthesia services shall be forwarded by the VA to the contractor no later than five business days before the need for services. The Contractor must provide the names of the anesthesiologists scheduled to provide the services to the VA not later than two business days prior to the scheduled date. 2.2.1.3 The contractor shall communicate with STVHCS staff to ensure seamless continuity of care for the patients. 2.2.1.4 Contractor's hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, CST, with the exception of all approved Federal holidays. 2.2.2 PROCEDURES 2.2.2.1 Contractor shall comply with any regulatory guidance applicable to the type of procedure being performed. 2.2.2.2 Standard of Care should be equal to that provided by STVHCS. 2.2.2.3 VA patients shall be admitted to Christus Santa Rosa Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center facilities for outpatient surgery. Once surgery is completed and the patient is stable, the patients will be discharged home per the facility's policy. The intent is to perform ophthalmology services at the CSR PASC. 2.2.3 POST PROCEDURE 2.2.3.1 When recovery is adequate as determined by nursing and anesthesia staff and ASC guidelines, the patient will be discharged. The attending surgeon will assist ASC nursing staff in completing the Discharge Instruction sheet to be given to the patient. 2.2.3.2 ASC staff will review the Discharge Instructions with the patient and attendant, and ensure that both understand that any postoperative medications must be picked up at the Outpatient Pharmacy at STVHCS/Audie Murphy Hospital. 2.2.3.3All follow up care shall be accomplished at STVHCS. Patients shall be instructed to contact their primary care provider for all post procedural follow-up. 2.2.3.4STVHCS shall be responsible for ensuring procedure follow-up and care once the patient is discharged from ASC. 2.2.3.5In the event of a need for hospitalization, the CSR PASC shall transfer patient(s) that do not meet requirements for discharge home to the VA, as deemed appropriate by the attending surgeon and/or attending anesthesiologist. If the patient is deemed appropriate for transfer directly to the attending surgical service and the floor, the CSR PASC, Anesthesia group or attending surgeon will contact the VA Chief of Surgery at (210) 365-1838 or the appointed delegate concerning any VA patient needing admission. If approved, the CSR PASC, Anesthesia group or attending surgeon will contact VA Bed Flow Coordinator (210 857-4426/210 324-7547) to coordinate admission. They will provide the Social Worker of the floor the information, and the Social Worker will submit a travel request. 2.2.3.6VA Transportation will contact the contracted ambulance service to transport the patient to the VA. If the VA cannot accommodate the transfer the contractor will transfer the patient to the University Health System (UHS), or another area hospital with which CSR PASC has existing transfer agreements. 2.2.3.7Should the patient need evaluation in the VA ED prior to going to the floor after talking with the Chief of Surgery or designee, the CSR PASC, Anesthesia group or attending surgeon will contact ED physician. VA Bed Flow Coordinator must be called by the CSR PASC, Anesthesia group or attending surgeon to inform them that the ED has agreed to accept the patient. The Bed Flow Coordinator will approve or disapprove transfer based on bed availability. If the VA cannot accommodate the transfer, the CSR PASC will transfer the patient to UHS, or another area hospital with which CSR PASC has existing transfer agreements. 2.2.3.8In the event that a VA patient referred for a surgical procedure requires transfer to an inpatient facility as an emergency, CSR PASC will call "911" and attempt transfer to the VA, UHS, or another area hospital with which CSR PASC has existing transfer agreements in that order of preference. CSR PASC shall notify STVHCS, as set forth above in section 2.2.3.5. EMS will take the patient wherever they decide per their protocol. The VA, anesthesia group or CSR have no control in an emergency situation involving EMS. 2.2.4 DOCUMENTATION: 2.2.4.1A preoperative anesthesia assessment and anesthesia record shall be maintained when appropriate, and a copy shall be provided to the ASC. 3.0QUALIFICATIONS: 3.1 Physicians assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall be licensed in the State of Texas and board certified in anesthesiology. 3.1.1 In addition, physicians must be privileged and credentialed by the CSR PASC. CasMan Medical & Professional Billing Services provides the credentialing service for the CSR PASC. END OF DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price and past performance. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their offers or complete registration on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and includes 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.225-13 and 52.232-34. The clause at FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, and the clause at VAAR 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities, apply to this acquisition. Offers are due by 3:00 PM on 19 April 2013 and must provide unit prices for each CLIN in the Pricing Schedule. Offers must be submitted by email to john.fisher4@va.gov or by facsimile to (210) 694-6300, Attn: John Fisher. Offers delivered by any other means will not be accepted. The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is John Fisher. He may be contacted by telephone at (210) 694-6304 or by email at john.fisher4@va.gov.
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA257-13-R-0946 VA257-13-R-0946_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=705413&FileName=VA257-13-R-0946-000.docx)

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Record

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