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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 11, 2016 FBO #5222
DOCUMENT

Q -- Emergency Department Services - Fargo VA - Attachment

Notice Date

3/9/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621111 — Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;NCO 23 - Minneapolis;708 S. Third St., Suite 200E;Attention: Scott E. Hendrix;Minneapolis MN 55415
 

ZIP Code

55415
 

Solicitation Number

VA26316N0345
 

Response Due

3/23/2016
 

Archive Date

4/22/2016
 

Point of Contact

Scott E. Hendrix
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought publication only. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Please do not submit a proposal in response to this RFI. This notice is to assist the VA in the determination of sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Fargo VA Health Care System, is seeking potential Contractors capable of providing a 1.5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Board certified/ Board eligible Emergency Department Physician Services on site at the Fargo VA Medical Center, 2101 Elm St. N., Fargo, ND 58102. These services are solely dedicated to Veteran patients of the Fargo VA Health Care System. The Fargo VA is looking for responses from contractors regarding their capability to provide 1.5 FTE Emergency Department Physician Services. 1.5 FTE is defined as 120 hours per week; 3120 hours per year. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Contracted Physicians will work days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays on rotating shifts. Shifts are 12 hours. Each FTE will be expected to work a full shift. Services to be provided include: Contract physicians (as appropriate and within scope of practice/privileging) shall be responsible for providing Emergency Department care, including, but not limited to: "Evaluation, Emergent Treatment and Management: Employment of the principles of emergency care for life/limb threats, resuscitation and stabilization, triage, diagnosis and disposition. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of minor wound care, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, burns, musculoskeletal trauma, dermatological illness, ENT, eye and urological problems. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of minor procedures such as local infiltration anesthesia, incision and drainage, simple laceration repair, nail trephination, electro-coagulation, nasal cautery, gastric lavage, bladder catheterization, peripheral venous line insertion, and spinal immobilization. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders (including trauma) of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel and colon rectum and anus, liver and biliary tree and pancreas. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of cardiovascular disorders (including trauma) involving cardiac failure, differential diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac structural disorders, cardiac rhythm and conduction defects, pericardial disorders, disease of peripheral arteries and veins, shock, and cutaneous disorders. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders caused by antigens, organisms and other foreign substances such as reactions of hypersensitivity; reactions from venoms, bites and stings; reactions caused by infectious agents; disorders due to chemical, drug and physical agents; and disorders associated with the environment to include barotraumas, near drowning, electrical injury, hypothermia and radiation injury. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of the hematopoietic system such as anemia, coagulopathy and management of acute neoplastic disease complication. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of endocrine, metabolic and nutritional natures relating to acid-base disturbances, adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid disturbances. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of the head and neck (including trauma) involving the ears, nose, oral cavity, larynx/trachea, face and vestibular system. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the eye involving the lids and lachrymal apparatus conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, internal aspects of the globe and orbit. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the musculoskeletal system involving shoulder girdle, upper extremity and hand, lower extremity and foot, thorax and vertebrae and arthopathies. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the nervous system including cerebral edema, coma, cranial nerve disease, cerebro-vascular disease and infection. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of psychiatric origin including depression, anxiety reactions, suicide and psychosis. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent respiratory disorders including pulmonary, infection, trauma, neoplasia, metabolic and complications of cardiovascular disease. "Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent renal and urologic disorders including acute/chronic renal failure, infections, obstructive uropathy and hematuria and trauma. "Initial evaluation, emergent management of emergent OB/GYN disorders such as trauma, infection and pregnancy (ectopic and intra-uterine). "Suture minor lacerations. "Major procedures shall be performed in the SFVAHCS emergency department when safe and appropriate to do so for procedures such as central venous line placement, arterial catheter placement, emergency chest tube or needle thoracostomy to relieve tension pneumothorax, peritoneal lavage, defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, proctoscopy/anoscopy, pericardiocentesis, simple closed fracture and dislocation reduction, arthrocentesis, local and up to moderate systemic anesthesia (intravenous/regional), pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemaker placement, chest tube thoracostomy and cricothyroidotomy. "Stabilization and transfer: Patients suffering traumatic injuries where immediate treatment and release is not medically indicated and when clinical level of care is not available at the SFVAHCS the contract physician (s) shall provide initial stabilization and readying of such patients for transport to a Level One Trauma Center. "Inpatient Admissions: Contractor physician(s) shall review all admissions to inpatient hospital care recommended by Mid-level (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) provider. Every admission to inpatient care shall have a person-to-person hand-off/hand-over from the admitting Provider to a responsible member of the admitting team. "Consultation and Referral Responsibilities: Contractor physician(s) shall provide consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically appropriate work-up can be done. Contractor physician(s) shall determine the appropriate course of treatment and communicate in person or by phone with the referring clinicians. "Contractor physician(s) shall initiate appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers, but who appear regularly in the ED. "Orthopedic devices: Contractor physician(s) shall apply orthopedic devices such as splints and braces to stabilize orthopedic injuries. "Medications: Contractor physician(s) shall follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients. "Discharge education: Contractor physician(s) shall provide discharge education and follow-up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all emergency department patients. Additional Information: The VA seeks to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NAICS Code 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists); size standard of $11 Million. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and developing a potential procurement strategy. After review of responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond directly to any corresponding solicitation by submitting a proposal. Responses: If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested contact information. The intended contract period will be for one base year and four, one-year option periods. Responses to this notice should include a company name, address, point of contact (Name, Phone Number and e-Mail Address), DUNS number, business size, Socioeconomic Status (Veteran Owned, SDVOSB, HUBZONE, 8(a), etc.) and a capability statement. Direct all responses via email to Scott E. Hendrix, Contracting Officer, at scott.hendrix@va.gov by March 23, 2016, 3:00PM CST. Please limit your response to this synopsis to five pages. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MiVAMC618/MiVAMC618/VA26316N0345/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA263-16-N-0345 VA263-16-N-0345_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2606109&FileName=VA263-16-N-0345-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2606109&FileName=VA263-16-N-0345-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Fargo VA Health Care System;2101 Elm St. N.;Fargo, ND

Zip Code: 58102
 

Record

SN04044899-W 20160311/160309235841-610354ccb2f4d637fd2ad82eea4f0271 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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