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Q -- PHYSICIAN SERVICES SOL TIRSE-99-Q-00006 DUE 110698 POC Sandra D. Dubose, 770-488-9486 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 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 is TIRSE-99-Q-00006 and is being issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses for which the Standard Industrial Classification Code 8011. The Internal Revenue Service requires part-time professional medical services at the Atlanta Service Center, 4800 Buford Highway, Chamblee, GA, to include a diagnostic care of a preventative nature only, with consultation services as needed. Period of performance will be a base and option periods not to exceed 36 months. CLIN 0001 Physician Services -- BASIC SERVICES The contractor shall provide on-site medical services to the IRS nursing staff and, therefore, to IRS employees l ocated at the Center. Services shall be performed 4 hours one day per week, with the primary tour of duty from 7:30 am -- 11:30 am. The contractor shall be available via pager or cellular phone during clinic hours The contractor may be required to schedule hours in the afternoon about once every two to three months to perform services for employees working on the night shift. Contract services will consist of the following: (1) Conduct an estimated 200 comprehensive annual physical examinations as schedule by IRS. For female employees examinations shall include a pelvic examination and pap smear, if requested. For all male employees, rectal-prostate examinations shall be included. (2) In conjunction with conducting physical examinations, the contractor shall review and make recommendations to employees on results from the following tests (which have been performed by the IRS nursing staff or an outside source): Laboratory reports -- blood and urine, Electorcardigram, Visual acuity, Audiogram, Pulmonary function, Hemoccult slides, and P.P.D. (tuberculin skin test).(3) Provide medical direction for the IRS registered nursing staff. (4) Provide periodic in-service education for the professional nursing staff and employees on current medical issues and other requested topics. This will be required approximately 4 to 6 times per year. (5) Provide oversight in the Health Unit while immunizations (such as flu shots) are administered by nurses.(6) Review and make appropriate changes to the IRS Health Unit medical procedure book and establish standing orders. (7) As requested, review questionable Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) claims. Discuss the claim and the medical documentation with the employee's physician, as needed, and report findings to the IRS Labor Relations (LR) office. This is required very infrequently. (8) Review medical documentation on absences due to illness which are received from employees located in IRS Atlanta Host Site offices, other than the Atlanta Service Center. This review is necessary to determine the adequacy of the documentation. Upon completion of each review, the contractor must provide necessary feedback to the employee's manager. This requirement is anticipated to be approximately 80 such requests per year.(9) As requested by the nursing staff, assist with reviews of medical documentation from Atlanta Service Center employee's physician regarding documentation submitted.(10) At the nurse's discretion, may be requested to assess an employee to determine the urgency of a specific medical complaint, or consult on a job-related accident or emergency occurring during physician's tour of duty hours. (11) Provide to the nursing staff on-going guidance and in-service education on occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.(12) Advise management on questions of physical qualifications, health and safety, and other aspects of occupational medicine.(13) As requested by the nurse(s), provide advice outside tour of duty hours via telephone. A maximum of 10 such "advice calls" per month shall be provided at no additional charge to the Government. This requirement will cover unusual circumstances where a question arises concerning employee treatment for other than an emergency situation. Calls exceeding 10 per month will be handled under additional services (14) Provide other related services which may arise during contractor's tour of duty hours. These are sporadic or infrequent requests for advice of a routine nature. Additional services are defined as being optional services specifically requested by the Government on an "as needed" basis.These services will cover requests for telephone advise in excess of the 10 "advice calls" per month provided under Basic Services. CLIN 0002 -- ADDITIONAL SERVICES -- to be performed, as requested, in addition to basic services. The contractor is responsible for providing the professional services listed above, and forpossessing all licenses, certificates and insurance necessary for performance under this contract. The Government assumes no liability for the acts of the contractor with respect to the diagnosis or treatment of an employee's health problem(s). Services performed by the contractor will not be subject to the supervision or control of any employee of the Government with respect to the method used to perform the services. However, Government reserves the right to request medical opinions of other specialists. The IRS shall provide a fully equipped health unit at the Atlanta Service Center where the Contractor will render professional services. The IRS Health Unit will have a staff of occupational health nurses. Typing and other clerical services will be provided by the IRS. The IRS will provide test kits for all pap smears (standard test kits with plastic speculum), and an IRS-contracted laboratory will be responsible for the blood and urine tests; EKGs will be provided and paid for the IRS.The contractor will be provided a reserved on-site parking space at no charge. Nothing in this contract, either by intent or implication, is to be construed as establishing an "employer/employee' relationship between the Government and the contractor. Within 5 calendar days following contract award, contractor shall submit a work schedule to the for review and approval. In this work schedule, the contractor shall set forth the day during the week which will be spent performing contract services. Any proposed change to the established work schedule must be submitted for approval a minimum of 10 calendar days in advance of such proposed change. The change must be mutually agreed upon between the contractor and the IRS. The total weekly requirement is fixed at 4 hours, to be performed during one scheduled day per week.The contractor will be entitled to take three 4 hour weeks of vacation at his/her own expense. Vacation schedule must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 calendar days in advance. Any unscheduled absence from work will result in a prorated deduction from the price paid to the contractor. The contractor will not be required to work and will not be paid for the 10 Federal holidays. The contractor shall maintain the appropriate Licensing and Insurance to practice within the state of Georgia. Contractor must provide references of good clinical work and ethical conduct. Contractor shall be required to provide proof of medical liability insurance in accordance with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.237-7, Indeminification and Medical Liability Insurance, prior to award of contract. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial items, specifically paragraphs (a), (b)(1), (b)(6), (b)(7) and (b)(11); 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. FAR 52.213-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commerical Items should be completed and accompany contractors' offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR Clause 52.213-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies, specifically (a),(b)(3),(b)(6), (b)(7), (b)(8), and (b)(9). A copy of standard form 1449 may be obtained, by facsimile. Fax your request to 770-488-9555. Quotations may be be provided to the Contracting Officer by mail to the address above or by FAX. See numbered Note 1. l Posted 10/22/98 (W-SN264614). (0295)

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