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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 FBO #6513
DOCUMENT

R -- Onsite Acupuncture Training Sources Sought Notice - Attachment

Notice Date

9/23/2019
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621111 — Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 16;Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center;2002 Holcombe BLVD;Houston TX 77030 4298
 

Solicitation Number

36C25619Q1500
 

Response Due

10/4/2019
 

Archive Date

12/3/2019
 

Point of Contact

Shasta Britt
 

E-Mail Address

.britt@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Sources Sought Notice This Sources Sought/Market Survey Notice is being conducted by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, located in Houston, Texas, in support of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, Arkansas to identify sources capable of providing training to 50 participants that provide certification in the practice of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) to be incorporated into patient practice across the facility. The practice presents participants  the  chance to demonstrate BFA  procedures and practice them with another participant in attendance. Training will be onsite at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. NOTE 1: Contractor shall be an authorized trained technician and possess licenses and certification as an acupuncturist to meet all government requirements and objectives. Performance Location and Hours: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Normal duty hours are from 0800-1630, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. This is a one-time need. Scheduling of training will be established after award. Draft Performance Work Statement Purpose The overall purpose is to provide training to 50 participants that provides certification in the practice of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) to be incorporated into patient practice across the facility. It presents participants  the  chance to see  BFA  procedures demonstrated and practice them with another participant in attendance. Onsite training to be held at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. 2. Scope One BFA consultant shall be required to come to CAVHS and conduct this training. The 2-day onsite role play training builds upon the information and implementation as set forth in the training manual that shall be provided to participants upon arrival. This training presents participants the chance to see BFA procedures demonstrated and practiced with another participant in attendance. Once this training is completed, participant results include skills and confidence to apply BFA with patients. 3. TRAINING TOPICS Illusions of the Ear History of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy in the U.S.A. Point theory behind BFA History of BFA Why use BFA? What conditions can it treat? Types of Needles used and Why Needle Insertion techniques Point Location and Function Clinical Cut-Offs and Delayed Response Ear Care and Follow-up 4. TRAINING OBJECTIVES Point Concepts to understand Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) theory History of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy in the U.S.A. Understand the history behind the BFA protocol Learn how to do the BFA Protocol and how to use it Properly use ASP ® needles and learn correct auricular insertion technique for BFA including: BFA point location Recognize Side Effects and Results of BFA Apply BFA in clinical practice successfully know when to use the protocol 5. TRAINING MATERIAL Course Manual/curriculum All materials for learning and practice Clinical Education Hands on practice of BFA skills 6. SERVICES REQUIRED 6.1 Prior to this onsite training, all 50 participants shall have received the BFA training manual provided by the contractor. The training is an 8-hour, half instruction and half hands-on-practice training before receiving certification. This course also includes a demonstration of a session where the patient has experienced an ailment which would benefit from the application of BFA. 6.2 In this instance, Dr. Example helps the patient identify his thought and behavior patterns that would benefit from treatment and relays his insights about setbacks in general and this session to the viewers. Resolution of BFA treatment concludes the demonstration sessions, and Dr. Example ends the training by providing a final overview and summary of the model. 6.3 Detailed auricular anatomy and neuron-anatomy education in relation to acupuncture, to include contraindications and precautions for use. This education shall include Treatment Sequencing protocols. 6.4 Literature resources and evidence of scientific benefits and uses for Battlefield Acupuncture for a wide variety of ailments and diagnosis. 6.5 Upon completion, participants shall receive Certification letter identifying BFA practice level attained from training and ability to treat patients with BFA. 6.6 Formal Education Requirements:   Graduation from a four-year academic program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine that meets or exceeds ACAOM  standards or other criteria as found reasonable by the board.   The program must include a minimum of 800 hours of supervised clinical practice. 7. INSTRUCTOR TRAVEL EXPENSES Travel expenses shall not be reimbursed under this agreement or any orders resulting from this agreement. 8. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Exact training dates shall be determined after award. CAVHS anticipates two (2) consecutive, one (1) day on-site training sessions. 8.2 Exact training dates and location to be mutually agreed upon within six (6) weeks advanced notice. The place of performance shall be at the CAVHS and/or facilities within the boundaries of VA VISN 16 to be determined after award by agreement. 9. FACILITY HOURS AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. All services shall be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by COR or his/her designee. The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays: New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25 In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation 10. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall not have access to CAVHS desktop computers nor shall they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services. No removal of equipment from the CAVHS campus is required.     11. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets or does not meet these standards. The Performance Parameter Chart below includes performance standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level. Required Services Performance Standard Performance Threshold Surveillance Method Method of Assessment Contractor adheres to approved work schedule Contractor maintains work schedule 95% As scheduled Observation and meetings Review each scheduled element on approved schedule is within appropriate time frames. Commissioning of analysis once it is completed Contractor maintains commissioning schedule 95% As scheduled Observation and meetings Review each commissioning element to ensure it is completed and properly prepared Staff Training completed and current 100% Training for staff completed and all training deliverables are approved by COR and received by COR. Inspection All training completed, and appropriate training materials delivered. (End of Draft Performance Work Statement) If this is a service your business can provide, please respond to this Sources Sought Notice by 11:00am CT on October 4, 2019. Responses should include: (1) Business Name (2) Business Address (3) Point of Contact: Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address (4) DUNS Number (5) NAICS code (6) Business Size: SMALL or LARGE (7) Type of Business: SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (SDVOSB), VETERAN OWNED (VOSB), 8A, HUBZone, WOMAN-OWNED (WOSB), etc. (8) Graduation from a four-year academic program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine that meets or exceeds ACAOM  standards certificate. All businesses eligible to provide this service are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted service. Send responses to Shasta Britt via e-mail at shasta.britt@va.gov. This is NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or an announcement of a solicitation.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/HoVAMC/VAMCCO80220/36C25619Q1500/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C25619Q1500 36C25619Q1500.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5165952&FileName=36C25619Q1500-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5165952&FileName=36C25619Q1500-000.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: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System-CAVHS;John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital-MVH;4300 W 7th Street;Little Rock AR

Zip Code: 72205-5484
 

Record

SN05455741-W 20190925/190923231219-22b861ca2f1b5bb0a016879ef8470c99 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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