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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 19, 2023 SAM #7904
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Q -- Medical Physics Radiation Safety Officer NEW B+4 - 554

Notice Date

7/17/2023 4:41:31 PM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) Greenwood Village CO 80111 USA
 

ZIP Code

80111
 

Solicitation Number

36C25923Q0663
 

Response Due

7/28/2023 3:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

09/26/2023
 

Point of Contact

Shanta Harrison, Contract Specialist, Phone: (303) 712-5719
 

E-Mail Address

Shanta.Harrison@va.gov
(Shanta.Harrison@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation 36C25923Q0663 is issued as a request for quote (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FY23.08B 06/06/2023, FAC 2023-03 05/26/2023. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the offeror are acceptable. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541690, with a small business size standard of $ 16.5 Million. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSBs). IF OFFEROR IS A GSA SCHEDULE HOLDER, ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED IN THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED, NOT JUST THE OFFEROR S SCHEDULE NUMBER The following is a list of the contract line-item numbers, quantities and units of measure including options. CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST 0001 Radiation Safety Officer. Base Year : August 01, 2023 through July 31, 2024 1 YEAR $__________ $__________ 1001 Radiation Safety Officer. Option Year 1: August 01, 2024 through July 31, 2025 1 YEAR $__________ $__________ 2001 Radiation Safety Officer. Option Year 2: August 01, 2025 through July 31, 2026 1 YEAR $__________ $__________ 3001 Radiation Safety Officer. Option Year 3: August 01, 2026 through July 31, 2027 1 YEAR $__________ $__________ 4001 Radiation Safety Officer. Option Year 4: August 01, 2027 through July 31, 2028 1 YEAR $__________ $__________ TOTAL COST ALL CLINS, BASE YEAR PLUS OPTION YEARS $___________________ PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - CERTIFIED HEALTH PHYSICIST / RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER SERVICES The Contractor shall furnish to and at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS), a Certified Health Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer for Radiation Safety Services described herein. Services, when required, shall include all scope of work in accordance with VA National Health Physics Program (NHPP) requirements, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements, and local directives pertinent to the governance, practice, and implementation of a comprehensive Radiation Safety Program to support the daily operations of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. REQUIREMENTS: Performance by Contractor The Contractor shall provide a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) who meets Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) qualification requirements under Title 10, Parts 33 and 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations to perform all duties of a Radiation Safety Officer in a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility. A Certified Health Physicist (CHP)/Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is a required position to oversee the management of a comprehensive Radiation Safety Program at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS). This individual must be eligible to be named as a RSO in accordance with VA National Health Physics Program (NHPP) requirements on a radioactive license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or an Agreement State with an equivalent scope of use as ECHCS or can obtain a preceptor-signed attestation [e.g., NRC Form 313A(RSO)] by a named RSO for medical uses including experience with radiation safety associated with research uses. The CHP/RSO shall be responsible for implementing the ECHCS Radiation Safety Program to comply with NRC regulations and conditions of the ECHCS radioactive materials permit. The awardee shall organize and integrate all radiation safety processes throughout the ECHCS, protect the health of individuals from ionizing radiation, protect the environment from contamination of radioactive materials, and ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations (i.e., Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), American College of Radiology (ACR), Federal & Drug Administration (FDA), National Health Physics Program (NHPP), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) concerning radiation exposure and handling of radioactive materials with the following requirements: The Contractor shall provide a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) who meets Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Officer, Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP), Mammography Quality Standard Acts (MQSA), and National Health Physics Program (NHPP) requirements. The CHP/RSO shall be able to perform all duties required of a Radiation Safety Officer in a Veterans Health Administration facility in implementing a comprehensive Radiation Safety Program in accordance with VA National Health Physics Program (NHPP) requirements on a radioactive license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). All CHP/RSOs performing services shall be board certified or board eligible from one of the following boards: American Board of Radiology, American Board of Health Physicists, or American Board of Medical Physics. The RSO must be approved by a permit amendment from the VHA National Health Physics Program. Board eligibility must be maintained throughout the contract period of performance. The contracted CHP/RSO shall have at least one year of supervised medical experience under a Medical Radiation Officer with a signed attestation for verification. The CHP/RSO shall also have experience with radiation safety associated with medical machine sources. The contracted CPH/RSO will provide a minimum of two key personnel who will be required to be fully vetted under the procurement to ensure there is no lapse in coverage for the duration of the contract Per VHA Directive 1105, the VA Medical Facility Radiation Safety Officer shall be responsible for completing day-to-day actions required by NRC regulations. These include, but are not limited to: Appendix A. NRC NUREG-1556, Vol. 9, Rev. 3, Appendix 1 VHA Directive 1129, Radiation Protection for Machine Sources of Ionizing Radiation VHA Directive 1129.01, Mandatory Reporting of Mis-administrations by Therapy Machine Sources of Ionizing Radiation VHA Directive 1105/04 Fluoroscopy Safety The contracted CHP/RSO shall update radiation safety-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as Medical Center Policy (MCP) 114-01 Radiation Safety Policy. The contracted CHP/RSO shall provide expertise, develop, and implement the ECHCS Radiation Safety Program that is compliant with the provisions of the VHA National Health Physics Program (NHPP), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and local ECHCS policies which meet NRC regulations and conditions of the ECHCS radioactive materials permit. The CHP/RSO shall conduct periodic audits of the ECHCS Radiation Safety Program and document the finding for recommendations, corrective actions, and/or trainings involving all organizational services (including Research) with radiation source equipment and materials. The contracted CHP/RSO shall develop and implement Radiation Safety and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety programs to meet or exceed VHA MRI Handbook 1105.05 and industry standards that is compliant with the provisions of the VHA National Health Physics Program (NHPP), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and local ECHCS policies. The CHP/RSO shall address radiation safety matters that affect the organization and provide resolutions to meet radiation safety regulations. The CHP/RSP shall set the agenda for each radiation safety and/or MRI safety committee meetings as required by the ECHCS Radiation Safety Committee Charter and maintain meeting minutes for official records. ECHCS or the CHP/RSO may request to meet more frequently if necessary. The CHP/RSO shall conduct periodic audits of the Radiation Safety and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety programs and document the finding for recommendations and/or corrective actions. CHP/RSO shall serve as co-chair for the Radiation Safety Committee The CHP/RSO shall comply with the management oversight guidelines, radiation safety practices, and RSC tasks and required in the current revision of VHA Directive 1105, inclusive of obtaining RSC minutes review and signature by the facility Director not more than 45 days after the date of the RSC meeting. The Contractor shall be located within one (1) hour or a 60-mile radius of the Denver VA Medical Center (DVAMC) in Denver, Colorado. The contractor shall respond to the VA within one (1) hour for emergencies. Travel to other ECHCS facilities in Colorado Springs, Golden, Pueblo, and other sites within the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 19 is also required. Rocky Mountain Regional Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045. Colorado Springs CBOC - 3141 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907-4094. Golden CBOC - 1020 E Johnson Rd, Golden, CO 80401 Pueblo CBOC - 4776 Eagleridge Cir, Pueblo CO 81008 The contracted CHP/RSO shall have the capability of performing equipment surveys across the healthcare system during the life of the contract. The CHP/RSO shall be able to perform the required surveys of current and/or subsequent replacement general imaging equipment including but not limited to General Radiology (Gen Rad), Ultrasound (US), Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT), Mammography, and other imaging equipment across the healthcare system that falls within the Radiation Safety Program. Contractor shall perform physicist checks/acceptance testing after all major adjustments, changes, or repairs to Imaging equipment (i.e., replacement or repair of components such as an x-ray tube or detector assembly) within 72 hours of being notified when equipment is ready to be returned to service. CHP/RSO will be available for consultation regarding when acceptance testing is required. The contracted CHP/RSO shall be physically onsite during the entire duration of surveys and/or inspections. These surveys and/or inspections include but are not limited to Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), American College of Radiology (ACR), Federal & Drug Administration (FDA), Mammography Quality Standard Acts (MQSA), National Health Physics Program (NHPP), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Office of Inspector General, State, Federal and/or other agencies that regulate radiation usage. ECHCS will notify the Contractor of any visits, planned or unplanned, immediately upon notification to Imaging Service leadership. Contractor shall schedule a CHP/RSO to be present for all pre-planned inspections and supply a CHP/RSO within two hours of notification of an unannounced inspection. The contracted CHP/RSO shall use procedures and engineering controls to regulate radiation doses as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA) for occupational staff and visitors to ECHCS. The CHP/RSO shall provide and procure dosimetry rings and film badges to current staff and new employees across the entire healthcare system that require radiation monitoring. The CHP/RSO shall also educate current staff and new employees on safety pertaining to radiation monitoring practices. The contracted CHP/RSO shall annually review protocols for similarities with industry best practices per the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). All CT protocols will be reviewed annually with emphasis on all CT Head, CT Abdomen, and High-Resolution CT Chest protocols, per AAPM. Disasters and Emergency Situations The Contractor shall develop and implement a radiation disaster program for disasters and emergent situations (i.e., radioactive hazardous spills or mass casualties due to radiation) for a major medical facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations (i.e., Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), American College of Radiology (ACR), Federal & Drug Administration (FDA), National Health Physics Program (NHPP), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)). The CHP/RSO shall organize and integrate radiation safety processes for all possible effects of radiation source(s) and make recommendations that impact the safety of the organization during normal operational requirements and emergent situations. The contracted CHP/RSO shall be familiar with the organization s Emergency Preparedness Plan to determine the role and responsibilities of the CHP/RSO for radioactive spills, mass casualties due to radiation, and drills. The CHP/RSO shall make the best determination on best possible methodology for organizing radiation monitoring systems and radiation decontamination requirements during these situations. The contracted CHP/RSO shall represent the organization and/or coordinate with other with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure communication, situational awareness, and recommendations of current state and post-operations requirements. Performance Surveys and Audits The Contractor shall provide medical physics performance and compliance evaluations of all ECHCS radiation producing equipment, shielding, and protocol review. The Contractor shall travel to multiple facilities and provide his/her own transportation to sites at no additional cost to government. The Contractor shall perform site visits to ECHCS locations as frequently as required at no additional cost to the government. The Contractor shall use his or her own equipment to complete all required work. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL survey results to the Safety Office, Imaging, Dental, and Bio Medical Engineering services as well as other ECHCS services as applicable. Imaging and Bio Medical Engineering supervisors shall be immediately notified of any discrepancies that pose a safety risk to staff or patients at the ECHCS. Final reports shall be provided within seven (7) working days of work completion and shall be emailed to the recipients requesting the services. Request for additional copies must be provided within twenty-four (24) hours of the request at no additional cost to the government. The Contractor shall not place limitations on the number of duplicates requested. Any delays must be approved by the Imaging Service Chief. The Contractor shall complete Shielding Integrity Evaluations and Room Scatter Surveys on initial/acceptance tests to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (i.e., Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), American College of Radiology (ACR), Federal & Drug Administration (FDA), National Health Physics Program (NHPP), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)). The Contractor shall provide all equipment including phantoms necessary for testing. The Contractor shall be responsible for any closeout surveys that are required when an area will no longer be utilizing radiation. The Contractor shall provide shieling and design calculations for each new or replacement Imaging system or scanner. The calculations for each shall conform to National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements (NCRP) Report No. 147 or, for dental units, NCRP Report 145 and shall be documented in a written report, which includes a to-scale diagram showing adjacent areas. Surveys and audits to include but are not limited to: Diagnostic Radiology and Special Procedures Survey Exit review with key personnel. Medical physics performance and compliance evaluations of all radiation producing equipment. Equipment surveys performed in accordance with applicable FDA, state, and local regulations and ordinances. Shielding integrity evaluations and room scatter surveys performed on initial/acceptable tests to ensure compliance with the FDA. Evaluations performed in accordance with applicable Accreditation Body standards and guidelines. (i.e., JCAHO, ACR, NRC, FDA, MQSA, and NHPP) Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Fluoroscopic skin entrance exposure and scatter diagrams as required by state regulations and Accreditation Body review personnel. Estimated skin entrance exposures using facility provided techniques for selected examinations. A certificate suitable for posting is provided. Room scatter survey and shielding integrity evaluations, if applicable. Annual review of Radiation Safety Program, if requested. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) Program, if requested. Diagnostic Ultrasound Survey Exit review with key personnel. Medical physics performance and compliance evaluations of all equipment. Provide annual review of onsite ultrasound Quality Control (QC) program. Assist with ultrasound accreditation process in accordance with applicable Accreditation Body standards and guidelines. (i.e., American College of Radiology (ACR), Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL)) Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) test results, if requested. CT Medical Physics Survey Exit review with key personnel. Medical physics performance and compliance evaluations of all radiation producing equipment. Equipment surveys performed in accordance with applicable FDA, state, and local regulations and ordinances. Shielding integrity evaluations and room scatter surveys performed on initial/acceptable tests to ensure compliance with the FDA. Evaluations performed in accordance with applicable Accreditation Body standards and guidelines. (i.e., JCAHO, ACR, NRC, FDA, MQSA, and NHPP) Image quality and performance evaluations for testing scanner performance and accuracy. Evaluations of hard-copy and soft-copy imaging devices to ensure compliance with applicable Accreditation Body standards and guidelines. Computed Tomography Dose Index (CTDI) measurements as recommended by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. CTDIw, CTDIvol, Dose Length Product (DLP), and effective dose for selected exams. CTDIvol and Radiation Scatter certificates for selected exams. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) Program, if requested. Room scatter survey and shielding integrity evaluations, if applicable. MRI Medical Physics Survey Exit review with key personnel. Acceptance testing in accordance with the American College of Radiology (ACR), American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) guidelines and procedures, and equipment bid specification assistance for new MRI units and/or major component upgrades. Annual performance evaluations that meet the ACR Quality Control (QC) and Standards requirements. This includes measurements for physical and mechanical visual inspections, image intensity uniformity, high contrast spatial resolution, low contrast object detectability, slice thickness accuracy, slice location accuracy, inter-slice radiofrequency (RF) interference, geometric accuracy, artifact evaluation, magnetic field homogeneity, luminance monitoring, percent signal ghosting, soft copy displays, hard copy image evaluations, measurement of RF coil quality control, reviews of onsite technologist QC program, and clinical protocol evaluations. Annual performance testing on all RF coils to include signal-to-noise measurements, image intensity uniformity, percent signal ghosting, artifact evaluation, and center frequency measurements. Annual evaluation of magnetic field lines with emphasis on the 5-gauss line in scanning rooms and adjacent areas. Annual performance review of clinical imaging parameters to ensure that parameters continue to meet or exceed ACR recommendations. Continuing education credits in the areas of MRI quality control and safety for radiological technologists by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) through an approved accredited body. Quarterly and/or semi-annual review of the MRI QC and safety program. Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) test results, if requested. Nuclear Medicine Audit Exit review with key personnel. Quarterly or semi-annual review of nuclear medicine program in accordance with regulations, radioactive materials conditions and applicable Accreditation Body standards and guidelines. (i.e., JCAHO, ACR, NRC, NHPP, American College of Nuclear Physicians (ACNP), Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL)) Spot check of required records. Observations of clinical practices and radiation safety surveys. Radioactive sealed source inventory and leak performance testing on applicable sources at required intervals. Quarterly performance dose calibrator linearity testing. Quality control performance tests of applicable counters/scalers. Quarterly and or/semi-annual review of Nuclear Medicine QC and safety program. Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Annual testing of camera performance. This will include the CT portion of any combined nuclear medicine and CT machine. Camera performance to be tested to meet applicable regulatory requirements. (JCAHO, ACR, ICANL, NHPP or NRC) Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) Program, if requested. Dose calibrator QC reporting forms. Daily decay and channel constancy forms. Quarterly linearity decay method; attenuator tube method forms. Test results for geometrical variation using instrument quality control reporting forms. PET CT Audit Exit review with key personnel. Quarterly or semi-annual review of PET program in accordance with regulations, radioactive materials conditions and applicable Accreditation Body standards and guidelines. (i.e., JCAHO, ACR, NRC, NHPP, American College of Nuclear Physicians (ACNP), Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL)) Spot check of required records. Observations of clinical practices and radiation safety surveys. Radioactive sealed source inventory and leak performance testing on applicable sources at required intervals. Quarterly performance dose calibrator linearity testing. Quarterly and or/semi-annual review of PET QC and safety program. Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Annual testing of camera performance. This will include the CT portion of any combined nuclear medicine and CT machine. Camera performance to be tested to meet applicable regulatory requirements. (JCAHO, ACR, ICANL, NHPP or NRC) Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) Program, if requested. Dose calibrator QC reporting forms. Daily decay and channel constancy forms. Quarterly linearity decay method; attenuator tube method forms. Test results for geometrical variation using instrument quality control reporting forms. Spot check of required records. Observations of clinical practices and radiation safety surveys. Radioactive sealed source inventory and leak performance testing on applicable sources at required intervals. Quarterly performance dose calibrator linearity testing. Quarterly and or/semi-annual review of PET QC and safety program. Notification of regulatory changes and/or updates. Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) Program, if requested. Dose calibrator QC reporting forms. Daily decay and channel constancy forms. Quarterly linearity decay method; attenuator tube method forms. Test results for geometrical variation using instrument quality control reporting forms. Mammography Audit Exit review with key personnel. Annual machine inspection to comply with all applicable Mammography Quality Standard Acts (MQSA)/FDA requirements. Review Quality Control (QC) logs and machine performance parameters. Survey reports to include: List of equipment surveyed. Summary of findings and recommendations. Measured data for reference by service, regulatory, and Accreditation Body review personnel. Annual review of Quality Control (QC) Program. Inspector qualifications as required for MQSA and/or FDA compliance. Other Services Assist with radioactive materials license renewal applications and amendments for regulatory and licensing consultations. Review ECHCS personnel dosimetry records affected or covered under the Radiation Safety Program. Assist with quarterly and annual as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA) reviews. Provide fetal dose estimates for pregnant patients, as requested Perform calculations for release of patients receiving > 33mCi Iodine (I)-131. Procedures for inpatient I-131 therapy patients must comply with the following requirements: Prepare the inpatient room prior to admission (i.e. paper the floors, plastic wrap on toilet and faucet handles, cover mattress with protective case, provide just-in-time training for nursing staff. Assistance will be provided by nuclear medicine staff with all the above). Perform survey of patient to ensure compliance before release. Remove absorbent paper and plastic wrap from room; assist nuclear medicine with cleaning and wipe testing of room to ensure it is safe for other patient admissions. Store and monitory any potentially contaminated items until safe for regular waste disposal. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 16 of 16 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 16 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLENC PLAN (QASP) Required Service Performance Standard Acceptable Performance Levels Method of Surveillance Corrective Action Professionalism Conducts business in a professional manner and in compliance with hospital policy, including attire guidelines. Contractor will greet all staff, patients, and visitors who enter the hospital grounds. All interactions with personnel are done with dignity and respect. No more than 1 deviation per month. No significant/aggravated deviations as defined by the Contracting Officer in concert with the POC/COR. Visual observation, reports from hospital staff. VA will request personnel be replaced at Contractor's expense, and without a lapse in services provided Timely and Accurate Invoicing Contractor shall provide itemized invoicing with the correct dates, contractor name and address, contract number, PO number, itemized CLINs, and total for each billing period. All invoices uploaded into Tungsten monthly in arrears, no more than 2 deviations a quarter. Certifying official. Invoices will be refused and contractor will need to resubmit with corrected invoice. Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA Contractor is aware of all laws, regulations, policies, procedures relating to Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA and complies with all standards. Zero breaches of privacy or confidentiality. Visual observation, compliance checks. CO notification. Response Time Contractor will respond to any ECHCS site within one hour of notification to address any emergent radiation safety concern No more than on deviation per contract year Visual observation, COR CO notification. Staffing Contractor will be physically on-site during entire duration of surveys/inspections. No deviations Visual observation CO notification. Reporting Quarterly reviews of occupational doses and reporting the analysis at each meeting to the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) No deviations RSC meeting minutes, COR CO notification. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 16 of 16 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 16 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE One 1-year Base Period, plus Four 1-year Option periods: August 1, 2023 July 31, 2028 Base Year : August 01, 2023 through July 31, 2024 $__________ Option Year 1: August 01, 2024 through July 31, 2025 $__________ Option Year 2: August 01, 2025 through July 31, 2026 $__________ Option Year 3: August 01, 2026 through July 31, 2027 $__________ Option Year 4: August 01, 2027 through July 31, 2028 $__________ The provision at FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018); FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020); FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract (APR 1984): The government anticipates the awarding of a single firm-fixed price definitized contract to fulfill this requirement. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014), applies to this acquisition. (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: Contract award will be made based on the solicitation response that represents the best value to the Government using a Contracting Officer s Comparative Analysis. Since the Contracting Officer is considering price and other factors, the CO may award to other than the lowest-priced offer. The information below explains the evaluation approach: The Contracting Officer will make a comparative analysis of all offers against the solicitation, using the following factors to decide which offer(s) represent the best value to the Government: Factor 1: Technical Quote The offer shall be evaluated on the conformance to the requirements listed in the Statement of Work. The offeror shall submit a technical quote, that describes the means and methods of successfully performing all work detailed in the SOW to include the personnel being proposed to perform the work. Any training certifications for fulfillment of contract performance should be provided with quote. Factor 2: Past Performance Offeror shall provide no more than three references of relatively the same size and complexity. Include the following information for each contract: Name and address of contracting activity (company name), contract number, type of contract, total contract amount, and status, date of award and completion, description and location of contract work, list of major subcontractors if any, Contracting Officer or individual responsible for signing the contract, and their telephone and fax number, and the COR s/Administrator s name, telephone and fax numbers. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on identified contracts and the offeror s corrective action. Searches in CPARS (Contractor ...
 

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Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora CO, USA

Zip Code: CO

Country: USA
 

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