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Q -- OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES, PERFUSION SOL N00244-98-R-0141 DUE 092198 POC Contract Specialist, Lynda Burton (619)532-2569 WEB: Click here to find out more about FISC, San Diego, http://sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, fiscsd_bid_officer@fmso.navy.mil. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit an offer. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial work prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00244-98-R-0141 applies and is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular 97-07 and Defense Acquisition 91-13. The standard industrial classification is 8099, with a small business size standard of $5 Million. The contractor will perform a full range of perfusion procedures for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. The proposed contract is a nonpersonal health care requirement. Payment will be based on the accomplishmentof a specific result. The proposed contract type is a firm fixed price, and proposed unit prices must include all incidental costs. (A) SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICING SCHEDULE: Item 0001 CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS (25 Cases Per Month) Qty: 300 EA Item 0002 AUTOTRANSFUSION SERVICE (3 Per Month) Qty: 36 EA Item 0003 VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (3/Days Per Month-1 Day @24/Hr) Qty: 36 DAY Item 0004 VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE SET UP (1 Per Month) Qty: 12 EA Item 0005 ECMO (1 Day Per Month @24Hr/Day) Qty 12 DAY Item 0006 ECMO SET UP (1 Per Month) Qty: 12 EA Item 0007 ANGIOPLASTY (5 Jobs Per Month -1 Job@/3Hrs) Qty: 60 JOB Item 0008 Techical Evaluation Reports are required for all work -- 1 Lot/Not Separately Priced (Reports are to be prepared In accordance with commercial format(s) as approved by the government) (B) STATEMENT OF WORK: The Contractor will perform a full range of perfusion procedures that shall include the administration of all perfusion procedures as described herein. The Contractor shall be available to provide services twenty four hours per day /seven days a week for all elective and emergent procedures. Emergent/non-emergent procedures are to include the following: Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB); Cardiopulmonary Support (CPS); Non-cardiopulmonary Bypass Autotransfusion; Left and Right Ventricular Assist Device Capability; Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Standby for Angioplasty; Standby for off-pump CABG procedures; Operating Room Standby; Pre-operative briefings for all surgical procedures; Administration of medical records and technical data required by the Navy. The Perfusion Group duties are as follows: Prepare and assemble the heart-lung machine and other related extracorporeal apparatus so as to be compatible with each patient, pathology and type of case. Operate and maintain such machines, pumps and apparatus during the surgical procedure using extracorporeal circulation. Maintain continual surveillance of such machines, pumps and apparatus in reaction to the physical and chemical changes produced in the patient's vascular system by obtaining blood samples for the purpose of appropriate chemical tests. Disassemble and clean the apparatus upon completion of procedure. Manage cell-saver and blood salvaging devices when required. Manage ventricular assist device while in use. Maintain all perfusion machines/apparatus in the appropriate working condition at all times. Provide periodic seminars/training sessions to all staff/students assigned the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide a sufficient number of perfusionists to meet the requirements of the contract. The minimum qualifications and future qualifications for personnel performing under this contract follows: Perfusionists currently meet and will continue to meet applicable qualifications set forth in compliance with NMCSD and BUMED policies, procedures and regulations; Certificate, diploma or degree in Perfusion or proof of on the job training; Annual Board certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; Current BCLS with recertification every two years The contractor will designate one perfusionist as the Chief of Perfusion Services. This appointment must be approved by the head of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, whom will act as the medical liaison between the government and the contractor. The responsibilities of the chief perfusionist are as follows: Daily consultation with the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division Head. Maintain a log book and ensure compliance of credentialing required by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for perfusionists provided by the Contractor as noted herein. Maintain a log book and ensure compliance of all quality assurance issues as noted herein. HEALTH Physical examination with evidence of sound physical and mental health every five years up to age fifty, every two years thereafter.Documentation of immunity to MMR. Annual Negative Tuberculin Skin Test. Documentation of immunity to Hepatitis B or show proof of receiving vaccination QUALITY OF SERVICE The services specified in this contract shall be done according to the principles and ethics of the medical profession including training, licensure and experience currently required as a perfusionist in the cardiovascular field. The quality of health care provided will meet or exceed the current recognized standards established by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, the American Hospital Association (AHA), the American Medical Association (AMA), and those other profession associations which specify standards of performance for the medical profession. In all cases, the dignity of the patient will be given the highest regard, and the precepts of the American Hospital Association's Bill of Rights for Patients shall be observed. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR as defined at FAR Clause 52.237-7 incorporated herein. The Contractor shall not in any manner represent or infer that it is an instrumentality or agent of the United States Government. The Contractor shall recognize that the Commander of NMCSD maintains administrative and operational responsibility for all activities within the command and may take such actions as necessary to preserve and maintain the integrity of the command, subject to the limitations prescribed by law and U.S. Navy Regulations. (C) APPLICABLE CONTRACT CLAUSES The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference or full text as appropriate: FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: 52.216-18, Ordering -- Base Year -- from date of award to one year thereafter and four one year options; 52.216.22, Indefinite Quantity; 5252.216-9402, Oral Orders; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.222-46; Evaluation of Compensation For Professional Employees 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Building, Equipment and Vegetation; 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance-*amount not less than amount normally prevailing within the San Diego Area; Designation of Ordering Activity: Naval Medical Center, San Diego (NMCSD), CA; 5252.237-9401 Personnel Qualifications (Minimum) Personnel assigned to or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall, as a minimum, meet the experience, educational, or other background requirements set forth in the Statement of Work and shall be fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner. The Contractor will submit resumes for the proposed personnel. The Government will review resumes of Contractor personnel proposed to be assigned, and if personnel are not currently in the employ of the Contractor, a written agreement from the potential employee to work will be submitted. The government will review the resumes for the purpose of ascertaining their qualifications relative to the personnel qualifications included in the Statement of Work. The contractor agrees to assign to the contract those persons whose resumes, personnel data forms or personnel qualifications statements were submitted and approved by the government to fill the requirements of the contract. No substitution of personnel will be made except with prior approval of the contracting officer. All proposed substitutions will be submitted in writing, to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to the proposed substitution. All proposed substitutes shall have qualifications that are equal or higher than the qualifications of the person being replaced. If a government contracting officer questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under the contract, the burden of proof to sustain that the person is qualified as prescribed herein shall be upon the Contractor. The Contractor must have the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the services performed meet all requirements specified in delivery orders. The work history of each contractor employee shall contain experience directly related to the tasks and functions to be assigned. The Ordering Officer reserves the right to determine if a given work history contains necessary and sufficiently detailed, related experience to reasonably ensure the ability for effective and efficient performance. 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE CLAUSES (a) 52.222-3, Convict Labor and (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award ; (b): 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government-Alt 1; 52-203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; ) ;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 252.212-7001,CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, which is included in this contract by reference (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following DFARS clauses: 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; 52.219-7009, Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan;252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS: (a) SIC data included herein; exception to para (h), the Government anticipates a single contract award; ADDENDUM to 52.212-1: 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals, 52.215-7, Unnecessarily Elaborate Proposals or Quotations; 52.217-8, Amendments To Solicitations; (b)(4) CONTRACTORS' PROPOSALS: Contractor shall submit the following information (1) Pricing Schedule (2) Representation and Certifications (3) Resumes for each perfusionist (at least 5) proposed to work under the proposed contract, including recent letters of recommendation from two physicians or hospital administrators (4) Past Performance -- Provide a minimum of three recent references, to whom you have provided Perfusionists (5) Employee Compensation Plan, in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-46 (6) Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-9 52-212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, paragraph (a) is completed as follows; Factor 1, Personnel Qualifications/Experience as demonstrated by resumes submitted. Factor 2, Past Performance as demonstrated by three recent references submitted as well as any other sources who may have relevant information. Offerors which lack relevant past performance history will receive a neutral rating for this factor. An offeror that receives a neutral rating, may not represent the best value to the government. Factor 3, Price. Factors 1 and 2 are equal in importance. Factors 1 and 2 when combined are significantly more important than Factor 1, Price. Factors 1 and 2 will be evaluated using a five-tier adjectival scoring system: Outstanding, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unacceptable and Neutral (Past Performance only). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Contract award will be based upon a "Best Value" approach OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WITH THEIR PROPOSALS: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commerical Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerical Items; . Full text of clauses may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far or from the contract specialist at lynda_f_burton@sd.fisc.navy.mil, fascimile (619)532-1089. Your completed proposal may be mailed or hand-delivered to Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Bid Desk, IMMEDIATE ATTN: Lynda Burton, 937 North Harbor Drive, Building 1, Second floor, Contracts Department, San Diego, CA 92132. Bid Desk Hrs: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am -- 4:00 pm, excluding federal hours. PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM, PST, 21 September 1998. (D) AWARD INFORMATION: The resulting award will be issued as a bi-lateral contract using a SF 1449. The contractor shall within ten days after contract award submit the following credentialing to NMCSD: (1) proof of personnel health requirements (2) original signed statement of perfusionists certifying that they meet and will continue to meet personnel qualifications Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN246919). (0251)

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