Chief A&MMS (90C), Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249

Q -- OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN SERVICES (TEMPORARY NTE 120 WORKDAYS) SOL RFQ 652-90-00 DUE 022500 POC Diane Campbell, Contracting Officer (804) 675-5485; Fax (804) 675-5588 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation number, RFQ 652-90-00 is issued as a Request For Quotation. The provisions and clauses cited herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The SIC code is 8042 and the size standard is $5.0 million. The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249 is looking for a contractor who can provide Ophthalmic Technician services on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 120 workdays (960 hours). Working hours would be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. The ophthalmic technician would assist with the direct care of inpatients/outpatients seen in the Eye Clinic. The volume of this clinic is approximately 6,000 annual visits per year and is staffed by ophthalmologists and residents from our affiliated medical school, as well as, from the private sector. Knowledge required: An understanding of ocular anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. An understanding of ophthalmic instruments. An understanding of medical terminology. An ability to assist in minor office surgical procedures. Demonstrate an ability and willingness to learn new tasks and concepts. An ability to assist in mobilizing and/or transferring visually and/or physically disabled patients. Demonstrate an ability to work with patients and staff in a personable and professional manner. Must be able to speak English. Principal dutes and responsibilities: Must be available during Eye Clinic hours (8:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). Assist with general patient examinations including but not limited to: obtaining screening history of patient complaints, medical and surgical problem, allegies, current medications and family history. Obtaining visual acuity with and without correction. Obtaining spectacle measurement. Refract patients to obtain initial visual acuity. Perform screening examination to include ocular motility, pupils, intraocular pressure and screening slit lamp examination. Understand and perform automated and manual visual field testing. Perform keratometry on pre and postoperative patients. Color vision testing. Perform pachymetry. Perform axial length scanning. Contrast sensitivity testing. Potential acuity meter testing. Assist and become proficient at spectacle measurement. Assist and become proficient at spectacle fitting and ordering. Assist in ordering contact lenses. Assist the ophthalmologist in minor office surgical procedures. Maintain Eye Clinic equipment inventories and supplies. Maintain functioning equipment. Ability to recognize and refer ophthalmic emergencies. Line Item 001. General Assisting (includes but is not limited to: refractometry, keratometry, ascans/IOL, calcs, lensometry). Please provide rate per hour; Training (to include items in General Assisting; Fundus Photos, Fluorescein Angiography, Goldman Perimetry, Humphrey Perimetry). Please provide rate per hour. Location of position is in the Eye Clinic at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249. Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors should include the Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-3 with their offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda to 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.224-1; 52.224-2; 52.216-18; 52.216-19; 52.216-21; 52.217-8, 52.232-18, 52.232-19; 52.233-2; VAAR 852.233-70; 852.233-71; 852.270-1, 852.271-70. All offers must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (Attn: Diane Campbell), A&MMS (652/90C), VAMC, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249 by close of business, 2/25/00. Offers may be submitted by FAX to (804) 675-5588. However, the government is not responsible for receipt and legibility of the fax transmission. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423880). (0040)

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