Northwest Contracting Center, Madigan AMC Central Annex, 9933 West Johnson St, Tacoma, WA 98431

Q -- PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR BASSETT ARMY HOSPITAL, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA SOL DADA13-99-T-0009 DUE 111599 POC Robbin Goldsby -- 253-968-4913 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, robbin.goldsby@nw.amedd.army.mil. This Request for Quotation DADA13-99-T-0007 for Urgent Care Physician Services 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; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Subpart 13.5 test program, simplified acquisition procedures apply, and conducted with a combination of Parts 12 and 15. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Provide qualified physician(s) with an M.D. or D.O. designation and completion of an accredited Medical, surgical, or primary care internship for the Urgent Care Clinic at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Ft. Wainwright Alaska QUALIFICATIONS: Physicians shall have trained in the practice of medicine, have completed a clinical training program in a primary care specialty, and/or have current experience in full spectrum primary care to include experience with adults, pediatrics and women's health. Waivers for portions of these requirements may be issued at the discretion of the Commander. Physicians shall have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S. and have and maintain a current DEA registration number. Physicians shall have and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). SCHEDULE: The UCC at Bassett is primarily a walk-in clinic providing full primary care for acute episodic and urgent care for adult male, female and pediatrics patients. Approximately 50% of the patients presenting to the UCC are pediatric patients. Although primarily a walk-in clinic, a maximum of 3 patient appointments per hour may be scheduled. Physicians shall work a minimum of 336 hours per month in rotating 12 hour shifts with an additional option of 12 overtime hours per month. Services required are as follows: CLIN 0001 -- 1 FTE to begin approximately 1 December 1999 through 31 May 2000 (1008 hours @ $______ per hour); CLIN 0002 -- 1 FTE to begin approximately 1 February 2000 through 31 May 2000 (672 hours @ $_____ per hour); CLIN 0003 -- Overtime Hours for the period 1 December 1999 through 31 May 2000 (35 hours @ $_____ per hour). Option periods may also be required, as follows: CLIN 0004 -- 2 FTE's to begin 1 June 2000 through 30 November 2000 (2016 hours @ $_____ per hour) and CLIN 0005 -- Overtime Hours for the same period (35 hours @ $____ per hour). Overtime hours are approximate only. It is preferred that these services be provided by a no more than 3 different physicians to ensure continuity of services however, it is recognized that, due to the location and short lead time, this may be difficult. Therefore, the contractor is authorized to use short term physicians to provide these services however, no more than 10 physicians will be credentialed in the course of this contract and its options, if exercised. CREDENTIALING: No physician shall provide services until they have been credentialed by the hospital. Credentialing specifics will be provided. SPECIFIC TASKS: To include, but not limited to: examination, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of general medical conditions, primary medical care including prevention and health education and counseling, routine school physicals, sports physicals and other physicals and consultations. Respond to staff nurse requests for assistance in cases of in-hospital emergencies. ADMINISTRATIVE: Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. SIC is 8011; small business size standard is $5 million dollars. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (offeror is required to submit a copy of this provision, completing up through paragraph (c)3), 52.212-4, 52.212-5 (specifically 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration) 52.232-3, Payments under Personal Services Contracts; 52.249-12, Termination (Personal Services); 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract ((a) notice to the contractor at least 30 calendar days prior to expiration, (c) 1 year; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items. Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance and price. Technical capability includes the following: 1-Current state license; 2-Quality, length and sufficiency of education and experience; 3-Ability to meet privileging standards of the US Army; 4-Possession of the necessary certifications; 5-Date available to begin service. The closing date for receipt of offers is November 15, 1999. Offerors are encouraged to submit a response via e-mail to: robbin.goldsby@nw.amedd.army.mil however, hard copy responses may be submitted to: Western Regional Contracting Office, 9902 Lincoln Street, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431. Response must include information regarding the offeror as well as the proposed candidate and shall address the technical requirements 1 through 5 as shown above. Contact Robbin Goldsby at 253-968-4913 for any further information needed. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. Posted 11/04/99 (W-SN398406). (0308)

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