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

Q -- TEMPORARY RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SERVICE SOL RFQ 673-42-00 DUE 012100 POC Charlene K. Stiens, 813-972-7655 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 673-47-00 applies and is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-6. This solicitation is being conducted using the test program for certain commercial items in accordance with FAR Subpart 13-5; simplified acquisition procedures apply; and this procurement will be conducted according to a combination of FAR Parts 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8099 and the business size standard is $5 million. PRICING SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR 1. Diagnostic radiological technology service estimated 2,880 hr per 6-month period In Accordance With (IAW) Statement of Work. STATEMENT OF WORK: The contractor shall provide temporary staffing of diagnostic radiological technologist for James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33612, for the period of six calendar months from date of award, with an option to extend an additional 6 month period. The requirement is for three (3) full time radiological technologists. The contractor shall perform a variety of routine radiographic examinations in the out patient center; intravenous pylograms (IVP's); and difficult portable radiographic examinations. Each technologist will follow established radiation safe guideline, will explain to the patient the examination and what is involved, selects and sets technical factors. Adjusts accessory equipment required, and makes exposures necessary for the requested procedure. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology such as location, appearance and function of the various major systems including the muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems in order to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs appearing on the film and various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of radiograph for diagnostic use. Knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques including use of formulae for determining technical factors, how to control density, contrast, and distortion, and use of intensifying screens, buckys, collimators, filters, grids, and other accessories to produce radiographs of high diagnostic quality with a minimum of retakes. Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of difficult radiographic examinations. The work involves independent performance of a varietyof routine radiographic examinations. The technicians occasionally must use basic formulae to calculate technical factors, for example, to accommodate for patients who are substantially more robust or frail than normal. When assessing or providing patient care the technicians will consider the age of the patient as it relates to ability to understand directions, provide objective self assessment or any other medical milieu appropriate to the overall treatment plan. QUALIFICATIONS: Personnel must have current ARRT certification. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, except Federal Holidays. Federal holidays observed are Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, for 10 total. Contractor shall provide radiation monitoring badges. VA will provide all supplies and equipment except for radiation monitoring badges required for the performance of this contract. It is the intentionof the VA Hospital to provide training in the current policies and procedures at this facility. Therefore, continuity of personnel assigned to perform this contract is desirable. Personnel performing the above program must be assigned for a minimum of 3 months consecutively. While it is desirable to have personnel for the complete period of contract, it is acceptable as an option for a minimum 3 consecutive months time. VAAR clause 852.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance is applicable to this solicitation and contract. The contractor shall keep records and withhold appropriate Federal and State taxes and fees (FICA. SS, Income Tax, etc.). The contractor shall ensure proper that all employees receive mandatory training as required by OSHA, JCAHO, etc. The contractor shall ensure proper dress (smock, shirt, pants, shoes, etc.) and conduct of employees. Such personnel shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose. Contractor will submit monthly, in arrears, invoices covering services rendered during the month to Chief, Fiscal Service (04), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612. Quotations will be considered only from bidders who are regularly established in the business called for and who financially responsible and have the necessary personnel to furnish service in the volume required for all the items under this contract. Successful bidder shall meet all requirements of Federal, State, County, or City codes regarding operations of this type of service. The government may make multiple awards to the responsible offerors whose offers are advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR clause 52.216-27. Offerors shall provide a completed set of provisions with quotation found at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items. Provisions. Clauses found at 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.216-6, 52.216-18 52.216-19, 52.216-22, 52.216-27, 52.217-8, 52.224-1, 52.224-2, 852.216-70, 852.237-70, 852.270-4 852.271-70 also apply. Quotations shall be submitted to the address listed above or faxed to 813-903-4838 and directed to the attention of Charlene K. Stiens (90C). The solicitation number 673-47-00 shall be listed on the outside of your quotation for identification purposes. Note 1 applies Posted 01/06/00 (W-SN413635). (0006)

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