NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER (BCA), 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE, SUITE 535, SAN DIEGO, CA 92134-5191

Q -- PHLEBOTOMIST SERVICES SOL N00259-99-Q-0024 DUE 011599 POC Purchasing Agent, GLENDA ABALOS, 619/532-8084, Contracting Officer, MIKE NYE, 619/532-8088 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, number N00259-99-Q-0024, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-09. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. Non-personal services are requested for four (4) full-time phlebotomist and one (1) part-time phlebotomist. Services shall be provided in the Laboratory Department of the Naval Medical Center San Diego for the period 01 Feb 99 through 30 Sep 99. The contractors shall provide, on behalf of the government, phlebotomy services for treatment of active duty military personnel, their dependents, eligible Navy civilian employees and other eligible beneficiaries. The contractors shall be on duty at various blood draw sites located at the Naval Medical Center San Diego for 40 hours per week. The full-time phlebotomists shall normally provide services for an 8.5 hour period (to include an uncompensated .5 hour for lunch) between the hours of 0500 and 2300; part-time phlebotomists shall normally provide services for a 4 hour period with no lunch break provided. Specific hours of duty to be arranged as needed. The contractors shall: provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting Government employees (i.e. hospital corpsmen, technicians, students) assigned to them during the performance of clinical procedures; perform limited administrative duties; participate in weekly meetings; attend annual renewal of Annual Training Requirements (family advocacy, disaster training, Sexual Harassment and other courses as directed); provide services in accordance with all State, County, Department of Defense, Navy and NMC San Diego guidelines and reporting requirements; and participate in the implementation of the Hospital's Family Advocacy Program as directed. Clinical Duties: Routine workload is scheduld by the treatment facility. Primary workload is related to the provision of medical care by staff health care providers through written or verbal orders. Secondary workload is the result of consultation requests submitted tot he Laboratory by government staff practitioners. The contractors shall have full responsibility for maintenance and delivery of comprehensive applicable phlebotomy services within the personnel and equipment capabilities of the facility, and for the quality and timeliness of record preparation and reports indicated to document care and procedures given. The contractors shall perform a full range of phlebotomy procedures, on site, using Government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies. Clinical Functions: The contractors shall: conduct patient in-processing prior to specimen collection, including review of paperwork accompanying patients and cordial guidance and assistance; perform proper venipuncture, finger stick and heel stick procedures using appropriate techniques; perform set-up and completion of special test-related phlebotomy procedures utilizing appropriate techniques; adhere to laboratory safety protocols; perform phlebotomy-related administrative and clerical procedures of the Front Desk Section of the Lab; fully document all samples obtained per the laboratory's standard operating procedures; interact with other employees and lab management to provide efficient specimen processing service to patients; perform centrifugation procedures as instructed by lab management. Personnel Qualifications-the following are required: (1) Have one of the following: either a degree or certificate of graduation from an approved/accredited phlebotomy training program OR 6 months experience as a phlebotomist within the past 24 months OR a national or state recognized certification as a phlebotomist; (2) Provide letters of recommendation from three lab supervisors, clinical teachers or physicians attesting to the clinical skills. Reference letters must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference. Letters of reference must have been written within the preceding 5 years; (3) Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; or American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or equivalent; (4) Represent an acceptable malpractice risk to the Navy. Submit a signed, detailed statement of prior or pending malpractice claims and an explanation of disposition of each; (5) U.S. employment eligibility. No alien shall be allowed to perform under this contract in violation of the Immigation Laws of the United States; (6) A written Personal Qualifications Form and supporting documentation which includes an acknowledgement of the requirement and a current resume or Curriculum Vitae; (7) A signed and dated Health Care Worker Certificate of Availability for each individual healthcare worker submitted with their proposal. Certification shall be signed and dated after solicitation issue date. Regulatory Compliance Requirements: The contractors shall obtain, at contractor expense, a statement from the health care worker's physician or a report of a physical examination within 60 days prior to contract start indicating that the healthcare worker is free from mental or physical impairments which would restrict the health care worker from providing the services described herein. Health care workers hired after contract start shall be required to provide a physical exam statement or report obtained within 60 days prior to performance of services. For a complete copy of the statement of work and required forms/certifications, contact Glenda Abalos @ 619/532-8084. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95); 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95) is incorporated by reference with the following addenda: in paragraph (a) the government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability and cost to the government. All other factors when combined are significantly more important when compared to price; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal (a copy can be obtained by contacting Glenda C. Abalos at 619/532-8084); In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95), the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM VETERANS (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS (29 U.S.C. 793); and 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANSOF THE VIETNAM ERA (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.237-7 (Sep 89) Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance. All required forms/certifications provided under this solicitation must be received by closing date in order for quotes to be considered responsive. Offers are due no later than fifteen (15) days from the date published in the Commerce Posted 12/31/98 (I-SN284513). (0365)

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