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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 10,1998 PSA#2048Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer, 510 E. Stoner
Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295 Q -- CRNA SERVICES SOL 667-12-98 DUE 032398 POC Al Ngegron,
318-424-6062 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial
service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as
supplemented, with the additional information included in this notice.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are
being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number RFQ 667-11-98; award will be made using the
simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal
Acquisition Circular 90-42. This acquisition is unrestricted. The
standard industrial classification (SIC) 7361. REQUIREMENT: Contractor
to provide one (1) Anesthesia/CRNA, all inclusive rate, to perform
services, approximately 40 hours per week for approximately six to nine
months. Contractor shall provide all liability insurance, services,
lodging, transportations, communications and associated expenses for
the contract period. Individual performing under this contract shall
provide the necessary documentation for privileging purposes at this
VAMC. Surgical procedures and services include but are not limited to:
Lower Back, upper back, bladder, renal, lungs, thoracotomy, cataract,
cystoscopy, prostate, hernia, bronchoscopy, nasal, arthroscopy, total
hip, amputation, arterial, laparotomy, abdomen and ureteral. No open
heart or transplants. TERM OF THE CONTRACT: Services shall be provided
at the Overton Brooks VAMC, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA
71101, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, except for
federal holidays. National Holidays: The ten (10) holidays observed by
the Federal Government, i.e., New Years Day, President's Day, Martin
Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The
contract resulting from this solicitation shall be for a period of 9
months with the option to extend for up to 6 one month periods.
Additionally we shall have the option to increase the quantity with 10
day written notice, FAR 52.217-6. PAYMENTS: Sums due, the Contractor
will be paid monthly, in arrears, upon receipt of a properly prepared
invoice FAR 52.232-25. The Contractor shall submit all invoices to the
following address: Chief Fiscal Service (04), Overton Brooks VA
Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101.
QUALIFICATIONS: Personnel under this contract shall be licensed in a
State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District
of Columbia and Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology.
The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by
the VAMC Chief of Staff and approval by the VAMC Director. PERSONNEL
POLICY: The contractor shall be responsible for providing: -- Health
examinations. -- Worker's compensation. -- Professional liability
insurance. -- Income tax withholdings. -- Social security payments. The
parties agree that the contractor shall not be considered a VAMC
employee for any purpose. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE: a. The contractor will
be monitored through a variety of mechanisms, including but not
limited to: -- Clinic appointment lists showing patients seen. --
sign-in/out log. -- Chart documentation of patient diagnosis, treatment
and or follow-up procedure. -- QA monitors designed to asses the
quality of care provided in the clinic. -- Log books to document
Surgical procedures. b. The Administrative Officer for Surgery (112)
will be responsible for monitoring the quality of services provided
under this contract. Estimated Hours 1400 __ __ ___ . Estimated
Overtime 40 __ __ ___ The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of
Offeror -- Commercial Items (Jun 1997) applies to this acquisition.
There is not an addenda to these provisions. The clauses at FAR
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997)
applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add
the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
(Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by
reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full
text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text
available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed
electronically at this/the address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or
http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (End of Clause); FAR 52.217-6
Option for Increased Quantity. (MAR 1989), with a 2 week written
notice; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); FAR
52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984),
"..September 30, 1998.."; and FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical
Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), paragraph (a) "..$1,000,000.00.." The
clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to
Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996)
applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in
clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for
Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative
Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on
Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR
52.225-3, But American Act -- Supplies. Additional contract
requirements: This is a cost per test on reagents with the equipment
being provided which includes maintenance, labor, parts, transportation
and consumables at no additional charge. The vendor responding to this
acquisition should provide this office with the following information:
a cost per test price for the reagents on company letterhead (equipment
and consumables supplied at no additional charge), stated unit price
(for base and option year), extended price (for base and option year),
FOB, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed
copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Jan 1997), Offeror Representations and
Certifications -- Commercial Items. A company not in possession of FAR
52.212-3 may contact this office or you may access any clause
electronically from the above mentioned Internet addresses. Quotes must
be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and
Certifications or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be
accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the
offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation,
best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest
price, all factors being considered. Award made be made without
discussions. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Al
Negron (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue,
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6062; fax: (318) 424-6078.
Quotations are due by 4:30 pm CST, January 10, 1997. Please reference
the solicitation number, RFQ 667-12-98, on your quotation. (0064) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0068 19980310\Q-0001.SOL)
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