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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 12,1996 PSA#1719North Central Regional Contracting, 1300 Metropolitan Ave, Leavenworth,
KS 66048 Q -- Q MEDICAL SERVICES SOL RFQ 439-0237 DUE 112596 POC Larry Burgess,
Contract Specialist 913-682-8700, ext 616. 17. (I) This is a combined
synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with
the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6,
as supplemented with additional information included in the notice.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being
requested and written solicitations will not be issued. (II) This
solicitation is issued as Request-For-Quotation (RFQ) 439-0237. (III)
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in
effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC-42. (IV) This
solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The Standard
Classification Code (SIC) is 8099, with a size standard of 5.0 million
dollars. (V) (Line Item One): Offeror to provide on-site -X-ray
technician services to federal prisoners incarcerated at the Federal
Correctional Institution, Greenville, Illinois.. Contractor to provide
the following services, provide x-ray services including taking,
processing and storing of radiologic films to inmates referred to the
contractor by FCI Greenville staff members. The contractor will also
provide technical support for the Radiologist during fluoroscopy
procedures performed at FCI Greenville. Direct entries into the inmates
Medical Record by the contractor are not permitted. Each patient
encountered will be documented using a x-ray request or official
consultation form. Service to be provided in 2-four-hour session per
week for an estimated eighty sessions during the estimated contract
base period of 12/1-1996 through 9/30/1997 with four option years. Each
four-hour session shall be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. . Specific times
will be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and Health Services
Administrator., During emergency situations, the prospective consultant
will be paid the pro-rated amount, (same rate per session). Please
provide per session prices separately for each option year .The option
years are as follows: the base year (12/1/96-9/30/97),option year one
(10/1/97- 9/30/98), option year two (10/1/98-9/30/99), option three
(10/1/99-9/30/00, option year four (10/1/00-9/0/01). Pursuant to FAR
17.203(d) bidders may offer varying prices for option periods. To
continue services in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-9 Option to
Extend the Term of the Contract. The Contracting Officer must provide
written notice to the Contractor within 14 calendar days, provided,
that the Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written
notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract
expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an
extension. (VI) The contractor shall have current certification in
their chosen field of expertise that permits them to practice their
professional speciality in the State of Illinois for the duration of
the contract. Contractor must agree to adhere to the Privacy Act of
1974 and all regulations prescribed by the Federal Correctional
Institution, Greenville, Illinois. Contractor must attend a four-hour
training session prior to assuming institutional involvement. The
resulting contract to provide the above services will be considered a
contractual agreement and not a personnel appointment to a federal
position. The contractor will be monitored to ensure that the end
results are obtained. Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clause
2852.270-70, Contracting Officers Technical Representative, The
contractors performance will be monitored by the COTR Frank Labore,
COTR, FCI Greenville, 618-664-6200, is hereby designated to act as COTR
under this contract. The COTR is responsible for: receiving all
deliverables, inspecting and accepting the supplies or services
provided here under in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
contract, providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the
contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the
contractual scope of work, evaluating performance, and certifying all
invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished
for payment, prior to forwarding the original invoice to the payment
office and a confirmed copy to the Contracting Officer. The COTR does
not have the authority to alter the contractors obligations under the
contract, direct changes that fall within the purview of the General
Provisions clause, entitled changes and/or modify any of the expressed
terms, conditions, specifications, or cost to the Government. For
security reasons, the Government reserves the right to prohibit certain
contractor employees from working under this contract. In accordance
with the Prompt Payment Act, contract payments will be made monthly,
based on sessions received by the Government.(VII) All contract
performance will take place at the Federal Correctional Institution,
Greenville, Illinois,, during the estimated date of December 1, 1996
through September 30, 1997, with four option years. (VIII) FAR
provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial is hereby
included by reference. The following are addenda to FAR Provision
52.212-1: At paragraph C Period for Acceptance of Offers. The offeror
agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from
the date specified for receipt of offers. At the paragraph (e) multiple
offers has been determined by the Contracting Officer not to be
applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety
for the purpose of this requirement. At the paragraph (h) multiple
awards, is not applicable to this requirement. (IX) FAR provision
52.212-2 is incorporated by reference with the following addenda, in a
paragraph (a), the government will evaluate proposals of equal
importance in the following order A, Prior experience in correctional
radiology B : Cost to the Government C: Prior military or
non-correctional health care D:: State Certification to practice in
specialty field .(X) FAR provision 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations
and Certifications-Commercial Items, will be completed and submitted
with the proposal. (XI) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and
Conditions- Commercial Items, hereby applies to this solicitation. The
following are addenda to FAR clause 52.212-4. The following FAR
clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.232-18 Availability of Funds,
52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification, 52.224-2
Privacy Act, and 52-225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases,
52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (SEP 1989),
Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) Clause 2852.270-70, Contracting
Officers Technical Representative, 52.237-1, Site Visit 52.237-2
Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR
1984), 52.228-5 Insurance, Work on a Government installation. (XII) FAR
clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement
Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items hereby applies to this
acquisition. In accordance with FAR clause 52.212- 5, the following
clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph (b):
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action
for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212),
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793),
Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the
Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), (XIII) The contractor agrees to adhere to
all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, security,
custody and conduct of inmates. This award may be made without
discussions. The contractor shall maintain during the term of any
resulting contract liability insurance issued by a responsible
insurance carrier of not less than the State of Illinois minimum
requirement or $300,000 per specialty, per occurance. (XIV) Defense
Priorities and Allocations system (DPAS) is not applicable for this
procurement action. (XV) See numbered note one (XVI) Offers in original
and one (1) copy shall be received at United States Penitentiary,
Regional Contracting Office, 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Leavenworth, KS
66048-1254, Attention Larry Burgess, Contracting Officer, by 4:00
p.m., local time November 25, 1996. All offers shall be clearly marked
with the offeror's name and Request for Quotation number. (XVII) For
additional information, questions and availability of forms, please
contact Larry Burgess, Contracting Officer at 913-682-8700, extension
616. (0312) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0063 19961108\Q-0001.SOL)
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