Billings Area Indian Health Service, 2900 4th Avenue North, Room 304, P.O. Box 2143, Billings, MT 59103

Q -- SPECIALTY CLINIC, RHEUMATOLOGY-PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL, BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION, BROWNING, MT SOL RFQ 10-99-048 DUE 091599 POC Toni Holland, Purchasing Agent, (406) 247-7063 E-MAIL: Specialty Clinic, Rheumatology, Blackfeet Indian Reservation,, tholland@bilb2.billings.ihs.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6 and the test program in FAR 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation #10-99-048 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation and incorporated provisions are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The associated standard industrial classification code is 8011 with a small business size standard of $5.0 million. Statement of work is as follows: The contractor shall provide two clinics per month (dates may be negotiated); sees patients with connective tissue disease, which run the gamut from osteoarthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Patients require monthly follow-up care and lab work; prepare and complete in a timely manner the medical and other required records for all parties he/sheadmits or in any way provides care for the hospital; comply with all Indian Health Service (IHS) facility infection control and safety procedures, practices, and standards; provide for the consistent performance of patient care processes according to the standards of the JCAHO who supply accreditaton to the Blackfeet Community Hospital (Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospital, the Laboratory Standards, Ambulatory Care Standards) as they represent the scope of this contract. Time of service shall be between 9:00am and 4:30pm. An orientation will be provided by the IHS, a Nursing Assistant will be provided by the IHS. The contractor shall: be board certified; maintain a state license to practice independently in their field; The selected vendor must apply for medical staff privileges at the Blackfeet Community Hospital and will be subject to the Credentialing Department's rules and regulations. Preference will be given to those with experience in treating Native American clients. The offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government will be selected. Offeror's will proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria ranked in order of importance: 1) credentials 2) amount of specialized experience 3) experience in a Native American setting 4) price per session/clinic. Three letters of reference must accompany resume. This work is on a contractual basis and is not a personnel appointment to a Federal job. As such, the contractor will not be subject to Government supervision. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms and conditions from a price and technical standpoint. All supplies that the contractor may routinely need will be provided by the Government. Any and all records and reports generated by the this contract shall remain the property of the Indian Health Service and required adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. The contractor will not supervise Indian Health Service staff, will not sign for or pick up supplies, and will not formulate policy or procedures. The offeror must provide proof of medical license, board certification, and medical liability/malpractice insurance. Proposed fees for the base year and all option years shall also be provided. All offerors must complete an attachment to this solicitaiton, "Required Application Questionnaire for Child Care Positions" in accordance with P.L. 101-630, Crime Control Act of 1990 and P.L. 101-647, Miscellaneous Indian Legislation, which may be requested when responding to this solicitation or by e-mail.The contractor is required as a condition of payment under a resulting contract, to complete FMS 2231, Direct Deposit form, prior to submission of first invoice. The anticipated period of performance is 10/1/99 through 9/30/00 with two one-year options. Quotes should be submitted for Base Year, 10/1/99-9/30/00 @ 24 visits/year; Option Year One, 10/1/00-9/30/01 @ 24 visits/year; Option Year Two, 10/1/01-9/30/02 @ 24 visits/year. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.223-6, Drug Free Workplace; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration; 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance; Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations, and Indian Health Service Manual, Part 5, Chapter 5, Acquisition Management. Offers are due by 3:00 local time on September 15, 1999 to: Indian Health Service, Attn: Toni Holland, 2900 4th Avenue N, Billings, MT 59103. Offers will be accepted via fax at (406) 247-7108 or by e-mail. For information regarding the solicitation, call Toni Holland, Purchasing Agent, at (406) 247-7063, or Jerry Black at (406) 247-7068. All responsible parties are invited to submit a quote which will be considered. Posted 08/27/99 (W-SN373533). (0239)

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