37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253

Q -- LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SUPPORT SERVICES SOL F41636 98 Q0742 DUE 090398 POC Capt Melanie K. Curtis, 210-671-1777, fax 210-671-5063 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral offers will not be considered), on requisition F41636-98-Q-0742. This procurement is restricted to Small Business only ($5 million). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. Standard Industrial Code 8082. The provisions at FAR 52.22-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (May 89) applies to this solicitation. The employee class is 12071, Licensed Practical Nurse I, with 29.55% fringe benefits. U.S. Department of Labor, wage determination number 94-2521 revision 16 (06/01/1998) is applicable to this requirement. Contractor shall perform nonpersonal service to (1) Provide Licensed Practical Nursing support services. Contractor care shall be provided at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. The quality of care provided shall meet or exceed the standards of professional nursing health care as identified by the Joint Commission of Accreditation for Hospital Organizations. (2.1) Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees. Personnel shall wear a Contractor provided name tag with the company name or phrase "Contract Nurse", individual's name and specialty displayed. (2.2) Possess a valid license to practice as a practical nurse or vocational nurse from a United States jurisdiction. (2.3) Shall be CPR certified. (2.4) Completed a program in an accredited school of nursing acceptable to the Surgeon General, United States Air Force. (2.5) Personnel shall have 12 months experience, in the last 24 months, of working with medical/surgical patients, preferably with rehabilitation patients or orthopedic patients. (2.6) Contractor shall provided written verification of qualifications, licensure and certification upon request of the Contracting Officer (CO) or authorized representative. (2.7) Contractor personnel shall be current on all immunizations, including tuberculosis and shall have received a Hepatitis B vaccine, sign a voluntary declination, or have documented proof of immunity to Hepatitis B infection. The Contractor shall provide to the CO, upon request, certification that the Contractor personnel have completed the medical evaluation required. (3) Routine services shall be provided Monday through Friday, from 0900 to 1300, excluding Federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day). (3.1) Contractor notification will be provided by the Government at least 2 hours in advance of a scheduled duty day when services will not be required for the day. (4) The provisions of FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 97) applies. (a) $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annually. (4.1) Contractor shall provide to the CO, upon request, evidence of insurance documenting the required coverage. (5.1) Performs a variety of nursing care activities and responsibilities in the care and treatment of a handicapped (quadriplegic) Federal employee, as well as health care maintenance. (5.2) Provides intermittent catheterization, to include preparing patient for catheterization, inserting and removing catheter, draining and disposal of wasted, and redressing of patient. Catheterization shall be provided on an as needed basis. (5.3) Assists in patient feeding, to include preparation and cleaning of eating area. (5.4) Assists patient, as needed, in bowel evacuation procedures. For the performance period of 1 Oct 98 to 30 Sep 99 in accordance with the above specifications. Contractor must bid on all items. FOB: Destination for delivery is 37 TRSS/ATT, Lackland AFB, TX. 78236. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Terms, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation : FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for special disable and Vietnam ERA Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions atFAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 252-212-7000, Offerors and Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.245-4, Government-furnished Property. Also applicable is DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR). CCR can be obtained by accessing the internet address http://ccr.edi.disa.mil or by calling 1-888-227-2423. The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. Award will be based on evaluation of: meeting requirements, lowest price, and responsible offer. Quotes must be faxed (oral offers will not be considered), to Capt Melanie Curtis (210) 671-1777, Fax (210) 671-5063. Quotes are required to be submitted not later than 2:00 PM (CST), 3 Sep 98, and acceptance must be good for 90 days. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received will be considered by this agency.**** Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237149). (0226)

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