Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 9999, East Arkona Road, Milan, MI 48160

Q -- DENTAL HYGIENIST SERVICES SOL 117-0571 DUE 093099 POC Barbara A. Eschels, (734)439-3608 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. (II)The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation, number 117-0571. (III)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-12. (IV)This solicitation is a 100% small business set aside. The SIC code is 8049, the small business standard is $5.0 million. (V)Provide dental hygienist services to the inmates housed at the Federal Correctional Institution and the Federal Detention Center, Milan, Michigan. 600 sessions estimated per year. A session is a two hour time period. This solicitation includes four option periods, requiring 600 sessions per option year. (VI)The hygenist shall be licensed by the State of Michigan and a graduate of a dental college curriculum. All sessions will be performed during the normal operating hours of the institution, Monday- Friday, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm. The hygenist will be escorted at all times while inside the secure perimeter of the institution. The hygenist will be in contact with convicted felons and shall conduct him/herself in an appropriate manner at all times and shall report any infractions of the rules & regulations by the inmates to the institution staff immediately. The hygenist shall adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, custody and conduct of inmates. The hygenist shall attend an institution orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement is authorized at the contract rate, prorated hourly. The hygenist shall clear a NCIC background investigation or other security checks as required by the bureau of prisons prior to assuming institution involvement. This appointment is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The hygenist will not be subject to government supervision, except for security related matters. However, the hygenist performance shall be closely monitored. (VII)N/A (VIII)Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, pertains to this acquisition. (IX)Award will be determined by the low, responsible, responsive bidder. (X)Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation & Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. (XI)Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XII)Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XIII)Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; Clause 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; and, 52.237-7, Indemnification & Medical Liability Insurance, apply to this acquisition. (XIV)N/A (XV)N/A (XVI) Offers are due 30 September, 1999, by 2:00 pm est. (XVII)Contact Barbara Eschels at fax (734)439-3608 or e-mail at beschels@bop.gov***** Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN376008). (0245)

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