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

Q -- CARDIOLOGY SPECIALTY CLINIC, NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION, LAME DEER, MONTANA SOL RFQ 10-00-005 DUE 122799 POC Toni Holland, Purchasing Agent, (406) 247-7063 E-MAIL: Cardiology Specialty Clinic, Northern Cheyenne Indian, 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 no. RFQ 10-00-005 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation and incorporated provisions are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. 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 one clinic per month (dates may be negotiated); evaluates, diagnosis, treats and educates referral patients with cardiology based symptoms or diseases; prepare and complete in a timely manner the medical and other required records for all parties he/she in any way provides care for the health center; 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 AAAHC who supply accreditaton to the Northern Cheyenne Health Center as they represent the scope of this contract. The selected vendor will be required to participate in a hospital based quality improvement program which is consistent with current AAAHC requirements for ongoing monitoring and evaluation fo their quality and appropriateness of care. An orientation will be provided by the IHS, a Nursing Assistant will be provided by the IHS. The contractor shall: be board certified; have completed a training program in the specialty; maintain a current DEA registration number; maintain a state license to practice independently in their field; and maintain medical liability insurance. The selected vendor must apply for medical staff privileges at the Northern Cheyenne Health Center and will be subject to the Credentialing Department's rules and regulations. No physician shall provide services until they have been credentialed by the health center. The offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government will be selected. Offeror's proposals will be evaluated in the following order of importance: 1)current state license/DEA Reg No; 2)quality, length, and sufficiency of education and specialty training; 3)ability to meet privileging standards with the Indian Health Service; 4)price per clinic. Two 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, training certificates, DEA registration, and medical liability/malpractice insurance. Proposed fees for the base year and all option years shall also be provided. The contractor must complete the "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, prior to start date. 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 date of award through 9/30/00 with two one-year options. Quotes should be submitted for BaseYear, 1/00-9/30/00, 9 visits/year @ $_____ per clinic; Option Year One, 10/1/00-9/30/01, 12 visits/year @ $_____ per clinic; Option Year Two, 10/1/01-9/30/02, 12 visits/year @ $_____ per clinic. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (offeror is required to complete this provision to paragraph c(3)); 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; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with isabilities; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 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 December 27, 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 12/03/99 (W-SN405742). (0337)

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