Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, AMMS (90C), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

Q -- ULTRASOUND SERVICES AT THE BREVARD OUTPATIENT CLINIC SOL RFQ 673-42-00 DUE 121799 POC Maureen James 321-637-3788 x 2601 (technical), Mick Dubuis 813-972-7593 (Legal) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number Request For Proposal (RFQ) 673-42-00 is assigned and shall be referenced on any proposals. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8049 and the small business size standard is 5 million dollars. The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, located at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33612 has a requirement for Ultrasound type services at it's Brevard Outpatient Clinic located at 2900 Veterans' Way, Melbourne, Florida 32940. Description of duties is as follows: Provide one registered certified medical sonographer, registered in the following areas: ultrasound (R.D.M.S.) Vascular (R.V.D.) Echocardiography (R.D.C.S.). Qualified in more than one specialty and fully conversant with the following equipment: ATL HDI 5000 ultrasound system, Hewlett packard sonos 2500 system imexlab 9000 system and their components. Located at: Brevard OPC. Period of this contract shall be from time of award until September 30, 2000. It shall have four option years from October 1 September 30 in each of the subsequent years. Contract will terminate on September 30, 2004. Offerors are required to submit pricing for each options year. Other services provided shall be as follows: Examinations: Radiology Service: General Diagnostic ultrasound shall consist of abdominal studies (GB Biliary system, liver, spleen pancreas, aorta, IVC, Renal). Petroperitoneal studies (Renal, Bladder, and Aorta, IVC). Superficial Parts sonography (Breast, scrotum, thyroid, prostate, popliteal and soft tissue). OB/GYN examinations. Non-invasive vascular testing shall consist of abdominal doppler. Cerbrovascular testing. Peripheral venous testing. Peripheral Arterial Testing. Vascular Access Imaging. Cardiology Service: Echocardiography shall consist of 2-D and M-Mode Echocardiography. Color Duplex Echocardiography. Stress Echocardiography. In addition to the performance of Ultrasound Procedures, Employees are to have knowledge of the use of a personal computer with windows and micro soft word, word processing and tape storage. Also they shall maintain all record keeping for ultrasound related services for statistical analysis, patient tracking, quality assurance and management review. In performing these functions they will adhere to the patient privacy act. Assume responsibility for notification to the designated liason to stock and order ultrasound related supplies. Performance of quality assurance program to include monitoring of equipment, technical and service related issues, and diagnostic interpretation of examinations. To be carried out by established guidelines. Provide prompt courteous and professional services with respect to all patients, as well as any interactions with the clinic staff and management. Commitment to effective communication with the staff and management to ensure complete satisfaction with ultrasound services provided. This will include attendance to any meetings held specific to the provision of ultrasound services to improve or correct the operation of said services. Ensure full responsibility to promote continued educational growth and implement any necessary changes in examination protocols, techniques and diagnostic criteria to remain fully competent in the performance of the services. The staff will act fully within the professional conduct set forth by the nationally recognized society of diagnostic medical sonograhers. At any time under the discretion of the management of the VA outpatient clinic, any personnel not in compliance with these guidelines or those of the clinic, will be exempted from providing coverage at the facility, wit a two week notice to ensure continuation of coverage. Examination schedule working hours are negotiable but limited to Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m., the current schedule is as follows: Radiology service: General diagnostic examination and non invasive vascular ultrasound. Full eight hour days (8:00 am to 4:30 p.m.) Tuesday and Thursday, Ultrasound room. Excluding all federal holidays. Cardiology service: echocardiography and same day vascular ultrasound. Full eight hour days. Tuesday and Thursday. The current anticipated schedule is two three days per week, however this may be modified depending on patient load. Invoices shall be submitted monthly. The purchase order number and contract number must appear on each invoice. Charges for echocardiography examinations are separate from regular ultrasound exams. This is a "best value" acquisition which shall be determined by a panel. Potential offerors shall be rated and scored based on the following criteria: Past performance in this exact type of work (Provide a minimum of three references for ultrasound and echocardiogram per diem services including names and phone numbers of responsible individuals who would have first hand knowledge of performance offerors may provide past problems encountered and corrective action). Qualification performing this exact type of work (Include the qualifications of all personnel that will perform services on this contract. Give number of years experience and registered status, i.e. RDMS, RVT, RDCS, etc. and compliance with current standards of continuing education must be provided. Include documentation of experience with the accreditation process for non-invasive vascular and general diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiogram and provide all required administrative function fo the acquisition of accreditation). Price (offeror is to provide cost for services for contract award year and each option year). For any questions regarding the requirements of this contract, please contact Maureen James at 321-637-3788 extension 2601.Quotations shall be submitted on an "all or none basis." Partial Quotations shall be rejected. All potential offerors shall be available to perform the requirements of this contract immediately. Offerors shall provide a complete set of provisions with proposal found at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Provision and clauses found at 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and 852.210-77 also apply. Offerors may find the FAR provisions on the internet at www.arnet.gov/far Proposals shall be submitted to the address listed herein or faxed to 813-903-4838 and directed to the attention of Mick Dubuis (90C). The government shall not be held responsible for quality of fax transmittals. The solicitation number (RFQ number) shall be listed on the outside of your response for identification. Posted 11/30/99 (W-SN404495). (0334)

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