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

R -- CLINICAL DIETICIAN-PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL, BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION, BROWNING, MT SOL RFQ 10-99-056 DUE 092299 POC Toni Holland, purchasing Agent, (406) 247-7063 E-MAIL: Clinical Dietician, Blackfeet Indian Hospital, 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 #10-99-056 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The associated standard industrial classification code is 8049 with a small business size standard of $5.0 million. Statement of work is as follows: develop, implement and monitor a nutrition and dietetic program; develop and monitor an inpatient four-week menu cycle; provide nutritional assessment on inpatients; develop special diet menus for patients upon referral from physicians; provide counseling on diets to outpatients and inpatients; provide nutrition and dietitic services to the Blackfeet Nursing Home and dialysis patients. The contractor shall: prepare and complete in a timely manner the medical and other required records in accordance with IHS procedural guidelines; 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 personal services contract. Tour of duty shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm not to exceed 40 hrs/week. Hrs may vary with bilateral approval. An orientation will be provided by the IHS. and therefore must compldor must apply for medical staff privileges at the Blackfeet Community Hospital and will be subject to the Credentialing Department's rules and regulations. The contractor shall complete all medical and otherrequired reporting documents and required by IHS procedural guidelines and policies. The offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government will be selected. Offeror's will proposals will be evaluated on the following credentials: 1)Bachelor's Degree from a school whose Nutrition, Dietetic, Institutional Management Program has been accredited by the Council on Education of the American Dietetic Association 2)Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Deitetic Association 3) Master's Degree (Nutritional or related field) and two yrs of professional experience OR three years of professional experience in a health care facility 4) experience in a Native American setting. Bid (per/hr) and three letters of reference must accompany resume. 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 and will not formulate policy or procedures. The offeror must provide proof of medical license and certifications. Contractor will be covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act for services provided within the scope of this contract. Proposed fees for the base year and all option years shall also be provided. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. All offerors must complete an attachment to this solicitation, "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 can 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; Option Year One, 10/1/00-9/30/01; Option Year Two, 10/1/01-9/30/02. 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; 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 20, 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. EMAILADD: tholland@bilb2.billings.ihs.gov EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:tholland@bilb2.billings.ihs.gov">Specialty Clinic, Nephrology, Blackfeet Indian</A> Reservation, Browning, MT Posted 09/10/99 (W-SN379144). (0253)

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