USPFO FOR PENNSYLVANIA, DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, FT INDIANTOWN GAP, ANNVILLE, PA 17003-5003

Q -- MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE TESTING SOL W25KYC-8013-N002 POC Contract Specialist Richard W. Boger (717) 861-8687 (Site Code DAHA36) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number as shown in this announcement is a Request for Proposal(RFP). The items required include but are not limited to the contractor to provide labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision to provide periodic Job-Related Medical Surveillance Services for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at four (4) locations within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The locations are; 1) State Safety Office, Bldg 9-68, FTIG, Annville, PA;2) CSMS-West, 835 Fifth Ave, Coraopolis, PA; 3) AASF-JST, 197 Airport Road,Johnstown, PA; 4) Biddle Armory, 2700 Southampton Road, Phila, PA. All Services shall be performed in a Mobile Lab owned and operated by the contractor. The following are the minimal services required at each location: LABORATORY- to include drawing of blood and disposal of all waste products generated by each blood draw(i.e. needles, vacutainer waste). These waste products shall not be disposed of at the testing site. The following tests shall be completed by the contractor: Complete Blood Count, SGOT/SGPT, Electrolytes, BUN/Creatinine. Glucose, Cholesterol including HDL/LDL Ratio, Triglycerides, PSA. Results of each test shall be reviewed by the contractor's physician. PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING- FVC(Forced Vital Capacity) FEV1(Forced Expiratory Volume at 1 second) and FEV1/FVC Ration. Test results shall include 3 acceptable loops showing FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC ratio. The contractor's physician shall determine each employee's qualification to wear a respirator within the workplace(i.e. establish respiratory certification) based on physician's criteria IAW OSHA 1910.134. VISUAL Exam- Includes distant and near visual acuity, depth and color perception testing. VITAL SIGNS- Includesheight, weight, blood pressure and pulse. AUDIOGRAM- Contractor shall provide air conduction tests to all noise-exposed personnel at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz in both ears. The audiometric tests shall be administered by trained, certified personnel using the HEARS system at Fort Indiantown Gap. The other locations the contractor can use their own equipment. The audiometric results shall be reported on Government forms (DD2216) for the HEARS audiometric system(FTIG onty). Training will be provided to contractor's personnel on the HEARS system, coordinate with the Occupation Health Manager, LTC Peggy Hengeveld, (717)861-8895. The contractor's physician shall be required to review the results and report all normal and abnormal results. The current estimate for employees follows; FTIG 407 (with 239 scheduled for surveillance each year), CSMS-West 99, Phila 36, Johnstown 33. The contractor's physician shall be required to review all documentation provided by each screening station and report all results IN DUPLICATE to the PAARNG State Safety Office, ATTN; Occupational Health Manager within thirty (30) calendar days after surveillance/service performance. Contractors interested in this solicitation shall notify the contracting office by FAX (717)861-8604, ATTN: CW2 Richard W. Boger. Those contractors will be forwarded the Bid Schedule. Each contractor must include its Federal Tax Identification Number and corporate status. Corporate status means the concern's designation as a 1) sole proprietorship, 2)partnership, or 3) other corporate entity. The ensuing contract shall be for a base period commencing 1 May 98 through 30 Sep 98, with two (2) option periods (for 12 months each) renewable at the beginning of the Federal Fiscal Year. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract in accordance with paragraph D of the Bid Schedule. Contractors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Item with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items are included and incorporated by reference: these clauses apply; 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, 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, 52.225-3 Buy American Act- Supplies. The offers are due no later than 2:00PM EST fifteen calendar days after publication of this notice. If additional information is required contact CW2 Richard W. Boger (717)861-8687. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The standard industrial classification is 8099. The small business size standard is 5 million. The Clins for the proposed contract can be obtained by faxing contractor's intent to bid to Richard W. Boger (717)861-8604. Information mentioned above must be included to be considered. Telephonic requests for this information will not be considered. All Qualified contractors are invited to bid. Bids shall be forwarded to; USPFO For PA, Purchasing and Contracting, Room 242, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003-5003, no later than 1400 hours (2:00PM)(EST). (0082)

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