SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- ORAL SURGEON
- Notice Date
- 12/11/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 621210
— Offices of Dentists
- 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-10-15-001-EB
- Archive Date
- 12/27/2014
- Point of Contact
- Eric Butterfly, Phone: 4063386134, Carl Trombley, Phone: 4063386133
- E-Mail Address
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eric.butterfly@ihs.gov, carl.trombley@ihs.gov
(eric.butterfly@ihs.gov, carl.trombley@ihs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) and 2305 and 41 U.S.C. 253(g) and 253a and 253b); FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)); and FAR 37.4, Nonpersonal Health Care Services (10 U.S.C. 2304 and 41 U.S.C. 253). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a fixed-price commercial item contract in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 10-12-002-REL. This solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 621210 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. Potential contractors are asked to propose an all-inclusive daily rate. PRICE SCHEDULE - ORAL SURGEON: BASE YEAR: 9 days @ __________________ per day = _______________________. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: January 1, 2015, through September 30, 2015. PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT: The purpose of this acquisition is to contract for an Oral Surgeon at the Blackfeet Service Unit, PHS Indian Hospital, Browning, Montana for 9 days per year. As set forth in FAR 52.216-21, Requirements (OCT 1995), the services will be ordered and the funds will be obligated on individual IHS-T-843-1A, "Purchase-Delivery Order for Health Services" forms. WORK SCHEDULE: The services shall be scheduled on weekdays, Monday and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. STATEMENT OF WORK: 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. TARGET POPULATION: The target population for this contract is the Indian people who live on or near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Contractor will treat patients requiring complex oral surgical procedures. The Contractor will utilize the facilities at the Blackfeet Dental Clinic. The Blackfeet Community Hospital will provide medications, patient monitoring equipment, and oral surgical equipment. The Contractor will operate within the Dental Clinic. The following support staff will be provided to the Contractor: 2 dental assistants and 1 dental receptionist. PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The objective of the contract services is to provide oral surgical services at the Blackfeet Community Hospital, thereby reducing the number of referrals made to offsite providers. MAJOR DUTIES: Provides oral surgical services at the Blackfeet Community Hospital Dental Clinic including: (1) Direct oral surgical services in the dental clinic consisting, but not limited to: tooth extractions, surgical extractions of erupted teeth, tissue and bony impactions, root recovery by surgery, oral antral fistula closure, tooth replantation, tooth transplantation, surgical exposure of unerupted teeth, biopsy of hard and soft tissue, alveoloplasty, electrosurgery, removal of mandibular and maxillary exotosis, I&D intra and extra oral abscesses, maxillary and mandibular frenulectomy, establish emergency airway, intra and extra oral tissue suturing. (2) Provides training to professional and auxiliary staff in oral surgery specialty area. (3) Services shall be based on Indian Health Service criteria and standards. (4) The Contractor shall also provide diagnostic and consultation services to the Dental and Medical staff of the facility. (5) The Contractor shall prepare and complete in a timely fashion the medical and other required records for all parties he/she admits or in any way provides care for at the hospital in accordance with the Blackfeet Service Unit medical by-laws. (6) Orientation will be provided to the Contractor prior to starting work. (7) The Contractor shall comply with all Indian Health Service facility infection control and safety procedures, practices and standards. (8) During the performance of the contract, the contractor shall provide for the consistent performance of patient care processes according to the standards for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) who supply accreditation to the Blackfeet Community Hospital. These standards shall include: the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospital, the Laboratory Standards, and Ambulatory Care Standards as they represent the scope of services of this contract. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Current, unrestricted State license, certification, or registration, as applicable, to practice independently in professional field. The contractor must have obtained D.D.S. degree from an accredited United States Dental School. The contractor must have completed an oral surgery residency in an accredited United States Oral Surgery Program, which will ensure knowledge of the specialty of oral surgery required by the services. The contractor must complete site specific privileges. GUIDELINES: Professional journals, textbooks, DHEW, PHS, HRSA and IHS directives, Area memorandums, and Service Unit procedures. Judgment is needed to interpret the appropriate guidelines. COMPLEXITY: The contractor handles direct oral surgical services in the dental clinic consisting of, but not limited to: tooth extractions, surgical extractions of erupted teeth, tissue and bony impactions, root recovery by surgery, oral antral fistula closure, tooth replantation, tooth transplantation, surgical exposure of unerupted teeth, biopsy of hard and soft tissue, alveoloplaty, electrosurgery, removal of mandibular and maxillary exotosis, I&D intra and extra oral abscesses, maxillary and mandibular frenulectomy, establish emergency airway, intra and extra oral tissue suturing. The contractor works in clinic situation where there is contact with a number of patients varying in age. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The work accomplished by the services affects the image of the service unit and the dental care patients receive. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts include IHS staff, patients seeking care on the Blackfeet Reservation, community and Tribal leaders, and non-Indian Health Service dental professionals. The contractor will work with the IHS Dental Staff providing consultation for the provision of oral surgery services to local patients. The contractor will provide training, guidance and support to the Service Unit Dental Staff to assure the provision of oral surgery care and patient education. The contractor will treat patients as a member of the Blackfeet Service Unit Medical/Dental Staff. Performs examinations and provides direct oral surgical services. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: To inform patients about the status of their dental health and the dental treatment planned. To contact other dentists for referrals and to receive advice. To inform families about the patient and give directions for medications and proper dental health care. Contacts IHS staff for information about administration and/or personnel actions. Persons of voluntary or non-voluntary organizations to exchange information about the dental program. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Clinical care will require walking and bending related to patient treatment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical work provided in a Dental Clinic setting and hospital operating room setting. EVALUATION PLAN: The services will fall under the apices of the Blackfeet Community Hospital Quality Assurance Plan. The contractor will request privileges at the Blackfeet Community Hospital. These privileges will be reviewed and adjusted on a yearly basis. Privileges can be adjusted or suspended if an event warrants such action. The contractor will be scheduled between 6-8 complex oral surgical cases per day. The scheduling will depend upon the complexity of the planned treatment. TASK ORDERS AND PAYMENT: The Contract Health Service (CHS) Office at the Blackfeet Service Unit will obligate the funds on the IHS T 843 1A, Purchase Delivery Order for Health Services. Payment will be made by the Fiscal Intermediary, New Mexico Blue Cross and Blue Shield, IHS Contract Health Services, P.O. Box 13509, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192-3509. Each ordering official will be responsible for: (a) Monitoring funds available for obligation under this contract; (b) Ensuring that the delivery orders are issued in accordance with the terms of this contract; (c) Ensuring that delivery orders, invoices and payments are processed in a timely manner; and (d) Assisting the Contractor in resolution of administrative problems encountered during performance of the contract. Payments through Fiscal Intermediary (FI): (a) All claims presented by the Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901, et seq., and it's implementing policies and procedures contained in OMB Circular No. A-125. (b) Interest shall be paid on late payments in accordance with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 32.9. In particular, the specified interest shall be paid when the payment occurs more than 30 days after the Contractor has submitted a "clean" claim. (c) The FI shall pay claims under this contract either by check or wire transfer at the option of the FI. (d) The Contractor shall direct all inquiries concerning claim payments directly to the Fiscal Intermediary, New Mexico Blue Cross/Blue Shield at 1-800-225-0241 or by writing to the above address. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: The IHS shall provide all necessary equipment and supplies. The Blackfeet Service Unit will be responsible for getting the Contractor access and clearance to all computer services necessary to carry out his/her duties. 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 systems, including completing a Business Partner Interconnection Security Agreement (BPISA), should be coordinated with the Site Manager. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR): The COTR shall be responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractor's 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. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit its invoice to the Chief Dental Officer at the Blackfeet Service Unit, PHS Indian Hospital, Browning, Montana. 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. 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. CHILD CARE NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK AND INVESTIGATION (CNACI). A CNACI must be completed for all Indian Health Service (IHS) contractor personnel within the Billings Area. Public Law (P.L.) 101-630, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and P.L. 101-647, Crime Control Act of 1990, require the IHS to conduct a character and criminal history background investigation on all contractors performing services in IHS facilities. The Administrative Officer at the Service Unit will conduct the character and background investigations. Fingerprints must also be taken as part of the pre-employment process and must be completed before the oral surgeon is allowed to work. The fingerprint check should be coordinated with the Administrative Officer. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Contractors cannot serve as expert witnesses in any suit against the Federal Government. Many of the IHS patients receiving services may only speak a native language and/or reside on a Native American Reservation, therefore, the Contractor must demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language differences. The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates that the Contractor maintain complete confidentiality of all administrative, medical and personnel records, and all other pertinent information that comes to his/her attention or knowledge. The Privacy Act carries both civil and criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of records. Violation of such confidentiality shall be cause for adverse action. All IHS regulations and policies applicable to these Acts shall be enforced. The Contractor shall comply with IHS facility infection control and safety procedures, practices, and standards. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by reference. The provision at 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition and is provided in full text. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999): (a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) CURRENT, UNRESTRICTED STATE LICENSE = 18 POINTS. Potential contractors must submit a copy of State license with the price quote; (2) DIPLOMA = 18 POINTS. Potential contractors must submit a copy of diploma with the price quote; (3) ORAL SURGERY SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE = 34 POINTS. Potential contractors must submit a copy of oral surgery specialty certificate with the price quote; and (4) PAST PERFORMANCE = 30 POINTS. The offeror must demonstrate its record of successful performance in past contracts and/or jobs, Government and/or commercial. Each offeror will be evaluated on its performance under existing and prior contracts/jobs. The offeror must list at least three contracts/jobs and include the following information. (1) Name of Government agency/Company; (2) Contract number, if applicable; (3) Dates of Service/Employment; (4) Total contract value/Hourly wage; (5) Description of contract work/Job duties; (6) Contracting Officer/Company Manager and telephone number; (7) Program Manager and telephone number, if applicable. Technical and past performance, when combined, are considered 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, 52.216-18, 52.216-19, 52.216-21, 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, 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, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 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. 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. 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 2:00 p.m., on October 28, 2011. 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 Eric.Butterfly@ihs.gov or by fax at (406) 338-3202. 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.
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- Address: BLACKFEET SERVICE UNIT, 760 HOSPITAL CIRCLE, BROWNING, Montana, 59417, United States
- Zip Code: 59417
- Zip Code: 59417
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