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SOLICITATION NOTICE

Q -- Audiologist - 52.212-3

Notice Date: 4/18/2013
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 621340 — Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
Contracting Office: Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, 2900 4th Avenue North, PO Box 36600, Billings, Montana, 59107
ZIP Code: 59107
Solicitation Number: RFQ-10-13-021-JH
Archive Date: 5/20/2013
Point of Contact: James Hunter, Phone: 406-247-7064, Kenny J. Nicholson, Phone: 4062477063
E-Mail Address: james.hunter@ihs.gov, KENNETH.NICHOLSONJR@IHS.GOV
(james.hunter@ihs.gov, KENNETH.NICHOLSONJR@IHS.GOV)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. SECTION B - CONTINUATION BLOCK B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE - AUDIOLOGY SERVICES FOR WIND RIVER SERVICE UNIT: This procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR 37.6, Performance-Based Acquisition and FAR 37.4, Non-Personal Service Contract(10 U.S.C. 2304 and 41 U.S.C. 253. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 10-13-021-JH to acquire an Audiologist for the Indian Health Service, Wind River Service Unit, PHS Indian Health Center, Fort Washakie, Wyoming and the Arapahoe Health Center, Arapaho, Wyoming. The Solicitation clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 621340 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. Potential offerors are asked to submit an offer for both locations by including a rate for the base year and each option year. The proposed daily rates must be inclusive of transportation, food, lodging, et cetera. Item Quantity and Description Unit Price- Unit of Issue -Total Amount BASE YEAR: WIND RIVER SERVICE UNIT 1. 14 Clinic days at the Arapahoe Health Center @ $ per day = $ 2. 14 Clinic days at the Ft. Washakie Health Center @ $ per day = $ OPTION YEAR ONE (1): WIND RIVER SERVICE UNIT 1. 24 Clinic days at the Arapahoe Health Center @ $ per day = $_______________ 2. 24 Clinic days at the Ft. Washakie Health Center @ $ per day = $ ___________ OPTION YEAR TWO (2): WIND RIVER SERVICE UNIT 1. 24 Clinic days at the Arapahoe Health Center @ $ per day = $ ______________ 2. 24 Clinic days at the Ft. Washakie Health Center @ $ per day = $____________ GRAND TOTAL...................................... $______________ B.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The performance of this contract shall be from Award Date, through September 30, 2013, with two (2) 12-month options: If the Government exercises the options pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), the period of performance shall be extended in accordance with the following schedule: Year Option Period Option Year One (1) October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014 Option Year Two (2) October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015 B.3 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT The services are to be provided at the Wind River Service Unit, PHS Indian Health Center, Fort Washakie Health Center, Fort Washakie Wyoming and Arapahoe Health Center, Arapahoe Wyoming. The purpose of the contract is to acquire direct diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologic services. The procurement is a nonpersonal health care service contract, as defined in FAR 37.101, under which the Contractor is an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided but retains no control over the medical and professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments, diagnosis for specific medical treatment). The Contractor shall indemnify the Government for any liability producing acts or omissions by the Contractor, its employees and agents occurring during contract performance. The Contractor shall maintain medical liability insurance, which is not less than the amount normally prevailing within the local community for the medical specialty concerned. The Contractor is required to ensure that its subcontracts for provisions of health care services contain the requirements of the clause at 52.237-7, including the maintenance of medical liability insurance. B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR THE WIND RIVER SERVICE UNIT (1) The Audiologist will provide a total of 14 days of direct diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologic services to the Wind River Service Unit, 14 days at the Arapahoe Health Center and 18 days at the Ft. Washakie Health Center which will include travel and clinics coordinated with the Service Unit. (2) The Audiologist will receive referrals and serve as consultant to the Wind River Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, Early Intervention Program, St. Stephens Indian School, and local public schools, as needed. (3) The Audiologist is responsible for the selection, provision, and interpretation of comprehensive audiologic evaluations to include but not limited to the following: Air and bone conduction testing; Speech and Reception and Discrimination testing; Immittance testing; Otocacousic Emissions testing; Soundfield testing; Play Audiometry; and other Site-of-Lesion tests. (4) The Audiologist will properly record audiology services in the patients' medical record or electronic health record or EHR to assess audiology needs and provide the required audiology care. (5) The Audiologist will prepare the patient for otologic examinations, audiologic testing and treatment. (6) The Audiologist will maintain inventory and calibration of audiologic equipment. (7) The Audiologist will provide audiologic services for specialty clinics such as Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) and provide all necessary pre- and post-operative evaluations on all otologic surgical patients. (8) The Audiologist will act as an intermediary between the patient, Service Unit personnel, Tribal personnel, State and Federal agencies. (9) The Audiologist will maintain a current state license, as required, by continuing education activities (CEUs). (10) The Audiologist will participate and provide the Wind River Service Unit an invoice after delivery of service every month. (11) The Audiologist will participate and provide quarterly chart reviews as randomly selected by the Service Unit to evaluate audiology services. The evaluation should be given to the Project Officer by the end of each quarterly month. See attached schedule for chart evaluations. B.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY The following will be provided by the Government: Specialized audiology equipment and supplies needed to perform and deliver audiology and hearing aid services at the Service Unit. The Department will provide orientation to the Contractor as to their specific duties and responsibilities. The Department is responsible for getting the Contractor access and clearances to all pertinent computer services necessary to carry out his/her duties. B.6 COMPUTER SECURITY Pursuant to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), the contractor will be required to complete a course in Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT). This training must be completed annually by all employees including contractors, volunteers, students, and summer externs. The Contractor will be required to comply with the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, "Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors," and the associated Office of Management and Budget (OMB) implementation guidance for personal identity verification for all affected contractor and subcontractor personnel. Access/clearance to all pertinent computer system, including completing a Business Partner Interconnection Security Agreement (BPISA), Should be coordinated with the OIM. B.7 PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY The contract Audiologist's performance will be measured based on the following Performance Requirements. The Performance Requirements will be measured against Government Performance Standards and monitored in accordance with the following Methods of Government Surveillance to determine compliance. A 5% deduction will be assigned to each Performance Requirement. Deductions shall be assessed against individual invoices when services are not performed or do not meet contract requirements. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD METHOD OF SURVEILLIANCE DEDUCTION SCHEDULE Quality of Performance Subsection B.4 Provide direct diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologic services as specified in the Performance Work Statement. Peer Reviews - 10 randomly selected medical records PCC's sent to the project officer or his/her designee by the 10th of each quarter and reviewed by the 20th. 5% deduction from quarterly invoices if 10 PCC's are not sent for review and has 25% or more inadequate marks. Documentation of Medical Records or EHR Subsection B.4 Appropriately completes and reviews medical records to assess audiology needs and provide the required audiology care. Peer Reviews - 10 randomly selected medical records PCC's sent to the project officer or his/her designee by the 10th of each quarter and reviewed by the 20th. 5% deduction from quarterly invoices if 10 PCC's are not sent for review and has 25% or more inadequate marks. Customer Service Section B Reasonable, cooperative, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Validated call-in patient complaints. 5% deduction of 5 or more patient complaints. Adherence to Contract Schedules Subsection B.4 Scheduling of Audiology and Hearing Aid Clinic. Misses 3 scheduled clinics per contract year. 5% deducted from the following months invoice. B.8 CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY Authority to negotiate changes in terms, conditions, or amounts cited in this contract is reserved to the Contracting Officer. B.9 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTITIVE The project officer for this contract will be JoLynn Davis, Director of Nurses, Fort Washakie, Wyoming. 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. B.10 INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT a. The Contractor shall submit its invoice to JoLynn Davis, Director of Nurses. Name: JoLynn Davis Title: Director of Nurses Address: PHS Indian Health Service P.O. Box 128 Ft. Washakie, Wyoming 82514 Telephone: (307) 335-5984 b. The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: 1. Contractor's name, address and telephone number; 2. Contract number; 3. Invoice number and date; 4. Cost or price; 5. Dates of service; and 6. Remit to address. Payment shall be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107 B.11 ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 1. The Audiologist will provide professional leadership and program direction in administrative practices related to audiology services to insure fulfillment of the Wind River Service Unit goals and objectives by setting and maintaining standards for the clinical practice of Audiology. In addition, provides program consultation to assist the Service Unit; and other Federal, State and local agencies. 2. The Audiologist has the responsibility to act as an intermediary between patients, Service Unit personnel, Tribal personnel, and Wind River Service Unit Office personnel, as well as the expert resource for referring patients to other facilities, and local, State and Federal agencies. 3. The Audiologist has the responsibility to design, initiate and evaluate audiological services at the request of the Service Units or Health Care Supervisor. This may include quality assurance peer review of medical records/EHR, establishing criteria for services, coordination of services, developing policies and standards, assessing the needs, program trends and the effective use of services for the highest achievable quality of services. 4. The Audiologists has the responsibility for maintaining an inventory of accessories for a fully functioning and dispensing hearing aid practice. Maintain a calibration schedule for all audiologic equipment belonging to the Service Unit. The Audiologist will review Service Unit audiologic equipment regularly for replacement and updating. Submit request of supplies or recommendation of equipment to the Service Unit with estimate of cost as needed. 5. The Audiologists will participate in professional societies to keep abreast of new developments in audiology, review current literature, and view demonstrations of new equipment and procedures. Be able to integrate policies and procedures from ASHA, AAA and other accreditation organizations such as Joint Commission with the Wind River Service Unit mission, vision and goal by strategic planning, budgeting, and conducting meetings with Communication Disorder Program to keep staff abreast of work requirements, methods and procedures as needed. B.12 KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POSITION: 1. Knowledge of established professional audiologic concepts, principles, and practices; and otologic diseases necessary to assess the extent of a hearing disorder and its effect upon communication, health, vocation, and socialization for appropriate treatment or referral. 2. Knowledge of Communication Disorders Program policies and practices as well as cultural, social and economic characteristics of the Native population relative to adapting, redesigning or modifying audiology principles to the varied population. 3. Knowledge of the relative value for audiologic evaluations and the principles and practices that govern the evaluations to serve as technical authority, expert advice and direction about the audiological aspects of the health care delivery system. 4. Knowledge of the current VA hearing aids on contract, standards and advances in hearing aid fittings, earmold modifications, frequency response, and other electro-acoustics modifications. Knowledge of aural rehabilitation procedures to provide appropriate amplification and counseling to the hearing impaired. Also familiar with ANSI standards of calibration. 5. Knowledge of Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations of patient confidentiality. 6. Skills in oral and written communication to maintain effective working relationships at the Service Unit, Wind River Service Unit Office, Tribal personnel, vendors, contractors, and other Federal, State and local agencies. 7. Must possess and maintain a current State license and ASHA certification. B.13 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. B.14 PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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 addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (DEC 2012) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012) 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (AUG 2012) 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (DEC 2007) 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-3 Payments under Personal Services Contracts (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010) 52232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) Alternate I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Service (JAN 1991) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR)(48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES 352.201-70 Paperwork Reduction Act JAN 2006 352.202-1 Definition JAN 2006 352.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive JAN 2006 Acquisition 352.215-70 Late Proposals and Revisions JAN 2006 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment JAN 2010 Opportunity Investigations 352.223-70 Safety and Health JAN 2006 352.224-70 Privacy Act JAN 2006 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity JAN 2006 352.231-71 Pricing of Adjustments JAN 2001 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act JAN 2006 352.237-71 Crime Control Act of 1990 - Reporting of Child JAN 2006 Abuse 352.237-72 Crime Control Act of 1990-Requirement for JAN 2006 Background Checks 352.239-72 Security Requirements for Federal Information Technology Resources JAN 2010 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology JAN 2010 Accessibility 352.242-71 Tobacco-Free Facilities JAN 2006 352.242-72 Native American Graves Protection and JAN 2006 Repatriation Act 352.242-73 Withholding of Contract Payments JAN 2006 352.270-2 Indian Preference APR 1984 352.270-3 Indian Preference Program JAN 2006 B.15 AWARD DECISION The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the 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 for award purposes: 1. Professional Education - 10 points 2. Audiology Experience - 20 points 3. Hospital Affiliations - 5 points 4. Professional Certification & Licensure - 20 points 5. Professional Affiliations - 5 points 6. Past Performance Information - 20 points 7. Suitability - 20 points TOTAL - 100 points. B.16 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998) (a) Definitions. "Common parent," as used in this provision, means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member. "Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)," as used in this provision, means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror in reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number. (b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.904, the failure or refusal by the offeror to furnish the information may result in a 31 percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the contract. (c) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeror's TIN. (d) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). [ ] TIN: ____________________________________. [ ] TIN has been applied for. [ ] TIN is not required because: [ ] Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States; [ ] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; [ ] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government. (e) Type of organization. [ ] Sole proprietorship; [ ] Partnership; [ ] Corporate entity (not tax-exempt); [ ] Corporate entity (tax-exempt); [ ] Government entity (Federal, State, or local); [ ] Foreign government; \ [ ] International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4; [ ] Other ___________________________________. (f) Common parent. [ ] Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision. [ ] Name and TIN of common parent: Name ___________________________________ TIN _____________________________________ (End of provision) B. 17 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (OCT 1997) (a) Definition. "Facsimile proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine. (b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals. (c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: (406) 247-7108) (d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document- (1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal; (2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and (3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer. (e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal. (End of provision) B. 18 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000 ) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _ 60 _ days ___; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed __2 (two)___ (years).(End of clause) B.18 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS(MAY 2004) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621340. (2) The small business size standard is $7.0 million. (3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern. (2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002. (3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern. (4) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern. (5) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that- (i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material change in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and (ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation. (c) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"- (1) Means a small business concern- (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) "Service-disabled veteran" means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision. "Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. "Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. (d) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished. (2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business concern in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall- (i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both; (ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and (iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.(End of provision) B.19 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (The proposal must include two reference letters reflecting knowledge of the person directly involved under the contract including their work ethic, technical skills, and ability to provide positive customer service. The proposal must include a copy of two Quality Assurance reviews or peer reviews in the past two years.) = 20 POINTS; and (7) SUITABILITY (Identify those items that apply to you/your Company and include an explanation) (i) Professional liability claims and judgments made against the offeror; (ii) Previous denial or revocation of medical staff membership at another facility; (iii) Previous reduction, suspension, revocation, voluntary relinquishment, or non-renewal of privileges at another facility; (iv) Problems with alcohol or drug abuse; (v) Previous loss, suspension, restriction, denial, or voluntary relinquishment of professional licensure or professional society membership; (vi) Problems with health; (vii) Revocation or suspension as a Medicare or Medicaid provider; (viii) Professional liability cancellation within the past five (5) years; (ix) DEA licensing investigations or actions; (x) More than five (5) percent ownership of any medical facility, joint ownership or medical service, or equipment with a facility to which patients may be referred. = 20 POINTS. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) 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. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The following FAR and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses are applicable: 52.204-4, 52.204-9, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.215-5, 52.217-8, 52.217-9, 52.223-5, 52.223-6, 52.224-1, 52.224-2, 52.227-14, 52.227-17, 52.228-5, 52.229-3, 52.232-18, 52.237-2, 52.237-3, 52.237-7, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 52.245-1, 52.251-1, 52.251-2, 352.201-70, 352.202-1, 352.203-70, 352.215-1, 352.215-70, 352.222-70, 352.223-70, 352.224-70, 352.227-70, 352.231-71, 352.237-70, 352.237-71, 352.237-72, 352.239-73, 352.242-71, 352.242-72, 352.242-73, 352.270-2 and 352.270-3. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 with Alternate I, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-54, 52.223-18, 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/ and http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3524d214210697effd2fd5c77848a806&rgn=div5&view=text&node=48:4.0.1.8.33&idno=48. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government must register with the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award. The CCR is the primary Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register via the Internet at https://www.bpn.gov/CCR/default.aspx or by calling (888) 227-2423 or (269) 961-5757. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Offers shall be submitted to the Billings Area Indian Health Service, 2900 Fourth Avenue North, Room 304, Billings, Montana 59101, no later than 4:00 p.m., on May 05,2013. 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's name and address. Offers will also be accepted by e-mail at James.Hunter@ihs.gov or by fax at (406) 247-7108. ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt by the Government. 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.
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Place of Performance: Address: Wind River Service Unit Arapaho Health Center, Building # 29 14 Great Plains Rd, Blackcole Drive Arapaho, Wyoming, Fort Washakie, Wyoming, 82514, United States; Zip Code: 82514
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