325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Avenue, STE 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526

Q -- COMPUTERIZED AXIAL TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN TECHNICIAN SERVICES SOL F0863798QX024 DUE 073097 POC Linda Darsey-Judah, Contracting Specialist, (904) 283-8632/3205 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation of a service contract to be obtained using commercial practices in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a formal solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, number F0863798QX024, is to be issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a 100% small business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract . The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8071, with a business size standard of less than $5.0 million annually. (A). Schedule: Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 -- The contract will be for Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) SCAN Technician services for the Base Year, 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98; CLIN 0002, Option Year One, 1 Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99; and CLIN 0003 Option Year Two, 1 Oct 99 -- 30 Sep 00; CLIN 0004, Option Year Three, 1 Oct 00 -- 30 Sep 01; CLIN 0005, Option Year Four, 1 Oct 01 -- 30 Sep 02; Pursuant to FAR 17.203(d), bidders may offer varying prices for option periods. Services will be provided Monday through Friday, 0730-1630 hours, (exclusive of holidays), with one hour for lunch. Hours any less will be coordinated with the Radiologist and the Quality Assurance Evaluator. (B) Performance Work Statement: The work will include complete CT Scan examinations in various areas, administrative duties associated with CT, processing films and hanging for radiologic interpretations, ordering of supplies, setting up protocol instruction in CT, and administering training to military treatment facility (MTF) personnel. Estimated procedures and estimated monthly data are as follows: CT Chest -- 4, CT Chest with Contrast -- 5, CT Chest with/without contrast -- 8, CT C-Spine -- 5, CT T Spine -- 1, CT L Spine -- 14, CT Abdomen with contrast—15, CT Brain -- 12, CT Brain with contrast -- 13, CT Sella -- 1, CT Orbins -- 2, CT Mastoid -- 1, CT IAM/IAC's 1 in 3 mos, CT Liver -- 3, CT Pancreas 1, CT Kidney -- 10, CT Extremities -- 3, CT Pelvis with/without contrast -- 8. All examinations that can be performed with existing equipment will be completed in the MTF. (C) Place of Performance: 325th Medical Group (AETC), Tyndall AFB FL. (D) Supplies/Services/Equipment/ Facilities: The MTF will provide: required Government forms; all medical supplies commonly used in the facility; full use of the Radiology Department and CT suite facilities; Secretarial Services associated with CT work completed in the facility and ancillary personnel required including medical assistants and nurses; patient scheduling (complete administrative control of the patient shall remain with the Government); and equipment as follows: GE 9800 Quick Computerized Axial Tomography Unit, Eastman Kodak Processor (2 ea), Mass Film Viewer, and GE Dry Cam Laser Imager. (E) Method of Performance: The contractor shall participate in Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities as required by Air Force Instruction (AFI) 44-119, and MTF plans and operating instructions. The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract using quality assurance standards specified in AFI 44-119. Inspections may also be conducted under the Inspection of Services clause. The contract personnel shall comply with all safety procedures and practices associated with the MTF and all Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Organization (JCAHO) Manuals during the term of this contract. The quality of care shall meet or exceed standards set by the JCAHO Accreditation Manual and the MTF Manuals. Personnel Requirements: Services are to be performed by a CT technologist who is CT registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and holds a current state license. The technologist shall have completed 2 years experience as a radiologic technologist with at least one year full time employment as a CT technologist in a multi-specialty facility. Experience must have been in performance of unsupervised CT exams. These should include an estimated 200 yearly each in the following major areas -- spine, sinuses, brain, chest, abdomen, and pelvis; as well as 75 exams per annum of bone/joint studies. Technologist must be able to work without supervision or radiological assistance, except as needed to tailor the exam to the radiologist's specifications. The MTF will initiate a Criminal History Background Check on the CT Technologist within 15 days of start-date. If the Contractor anticipates a temporary change in CT personnel, he/she shall ensure the replacement is registered by the ARRT, has a current state license, and has at least one year of experience in CT Scan. No temporary replacement shall exceed 8 weeks for each period of absence. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer copies of the technologist's ARRT registry and experience at least three (3) weeks before the change takes place. All credentials will be reviewed/approved by the Chief of Radiology Services. No employee may perform CT services under this contract unless he/she has passed a physical examination within 30 calendar days before starting work. A standard exam will include all items cited on Standard Form (SF) 88, Report of Medical Examination, SF 93, Report of Medical History, and observations and tests to ensure the employee is free of any contagious disease. Examination shall also determine whether or not the individual tests positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), or AIDS Related Conditions (ARC) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Testing positive in any area of the examination will preclude an employee from performing under this contract. Anyone who subsequently develops any contagious disease or ARC/AIDS must immediately be removed from contract performance, and the Contractor will provide a replacement at no additional cost to the Government. At least five work days before any employee performs CT services under this contract, the Contractor shall provide certification that the employee passed the required examination(s), to include date of examination, name and address of physician performing exam, and a statement describing the general health of the employee. The statement, consistent with examination results, should be as follows: "(Name of the contractor employee) is free from any contagious disease including, but not be limited to, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and venereal disease; free from ARC/AIDS, and has/has not (state which) tested positive for HIV." Employees shall have a follow-up medical exam (as stated above, along with the statement) within 30 calendar days of each yearly anniversary of his/her contract performance. Additional examinations may be required as necessary to protect the interests of the Government. Personnel shall be neat, clean, well groomed, and dress in appropriate hospital-type attire. Publications applicable during the life of this contract include AFI 144-119, Quality Improvement in the Air Force Medical Service; AFI 41-210, Patient Administration Functions; AFI 44-102, Patient Care and Management of Clinical Services; AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards; JCAHO Accreditation Manual; Medical Group Instruction, Improving Organizational Performance Plan (IOPP); and Diagnostic Imaging Services Operating Instructions. The contractor will place its' personnel on an acceptable dosimeter program and furnish them with dosimeters (radiation monitor), which must be worn by the technologist. The MTF will provide emergency health care for contractor personnel for injuries occurring while on duty. The contractor will reimburse the Government for emergency health care services based on $100.00 for an Acute Care Clinic visit. (I) Clauses/Provisions: The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items," applies to this service. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, qualified contractors should submit a quotation for CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, CLIN 0003, CLIN 0004, and CLIN 0005, each with the best possible price. No partial bids will be accepted and the Government may reject any or all offers if such actions are in the public's best interest. Provisions at FAR 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Items", apply to this solicitation and the following evaluation criteria (arranged in their relative order of importance) are hereby incorporated: lowest-priced, responsible offeror, whose past performance is found to be acceptable, whose offer conforms to the solicitation to satisfy the Government's needs, and whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items," and 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items," apply to this acquisition [this includes, but is not limited to, the following FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222.35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era]. The clauses at FAR 52.219-6, "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside"; FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation; FAR 52.237.2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; and FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, also apply to this solicitation. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, "Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" with quote. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on offeror's business letterhead, not later than 2:30 pm on July 28, 1997, Attention: Linda Judah, 325th CONS/LGCV, 501 Illinois Ave, Suite 5, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5526; faxed to (904) 283-3963; or by electronic mail to Linda Darsey-Judah@cons@tyn-aetc. Direct any questions, or requests for copies of provisions or forms, by calling (904) 283-8632/3205. (0195)

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