Federal Prison Camp, Allenwood, Regional Contracting Office, P.O. Box 1000, Montgomery, PA 17752

Q -- NURSING SERVICES, FMC DEVENS SOL RFQ 444-0008 DUE 031000 POC W.H. Gensel (570)-547-6819 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 444-0008. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-14. (iv) This solicitation is open to all temporary service vendors under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 8051, with a size standard of $5,000,000. Other forms referenced herein are required to be completed and submitted with all quotations. (v) The contractor shall provide unit price for the following: Nursing services per Statement of Work (section "vi"):[1]Base Period (effective date through 60 days)1424 sessions: [2]Option Period 1 (day 61through 120) 1424 sessions: [3]Option Period 2 (day 121 through 240) 2848 sessions. (a chart depicting the price schedule is available via fax) The amounts listed are an estimate for quoting purposes and is not a guarantee of orders or usage. (vi) Statement of Work: Schedule -- The required number of sessions per week is 160. A session is defined as one (1) hour in length. Each nurse will work 40 sessions per week, but not more than 8 sessions per day (See number v above). The above schedule is subject to some variations as the needs of the institution vary. Each nurse may not work more than forty (40) hours per week; Supplies -- All supplies that the contractor may routinely need will be supplied by Health Services Department at Devens FMC; Scope of Service -- Nursing services will include, but are not limited to triage screening of inmates, assisting the physician or mid level provider with procedures, provision of ambulatory nursing care per protocols, evaluations, treatments, and administration of medications as directed by the physician, performing venipunctures, and assisting BOP staff with care of inpatient mental health inmates. Upon completion of the session, the contractor will provide a documented report to the Clinical Director through documentation in the inmate's medical record; Qualifications -- A) Valid and current registration as a professional nurse in a state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. B) Minimum of 3 years recent experience in acute care, ambulatory care, or psychiatric care facility. Experience in correctional nursing preferred, but not required. C) Documentation of medication administration competency. D) Proof of CPR certification. E) ACLS certification preferred; Inmate Management -- Provisions of services under this contract will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. The contractor will not be responsible for the management of inmates other than to ensure that those inmates involved in activities within the contractor's scope of work shall abide by all rules in effect to ensure their safety and well being. The contractor will be required to report/provide documentation to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), or designee, any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by inmates; Institution Security -- The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the security, custody and conduct of inmates. The contractor shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement to the contractor for the time spent in institution security/professional related training will be at the contract rate; Other Miscellaneous Information -- In accordance with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy, Part 37.103(c), the following provisions are applicable to the work being performed in this contract: A) the service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment, B) payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result, C) the service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship, D) the contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance will be closely monitored; Restrictions of Contract Workers -- The Contractor cannot:A) Supervise inmates, B) Supervise Bureau of Prison Staff, C) Participate in inmate accountability, D) Requisition, sign for or pick up supplies, E) Formulate policy or procedures, F) Attend recalls or staff functions, G) Provide escort for visitors; Security Requirements -- The following information is required to be completed before the contractor can receive the contract award in accordance with Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) 37.103(b):1) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check, 2) DOJ-99 (name check), 3)FD-258 (fingerprint check), 4) Law Enforcement Agency checks, 5) Vouchering of Employers over past five years, 6) Resume/Personal Qualifications, 7) OPM-329-A (Authority for Release of Information), 8) NACI check (if applicable) Each prospective contractor is advised that a urinalysis test is required (for detection of marijuana and other drug usage) before the contract is awarded. If the proposed contract is with an individual, and if the test is positive, the proposed contractor shall be disqualified from being awarded the contract. If the proposed contract is with a company and the individual(s) assigned to perform the work test positive, the individual(s) shall be excluded and the proposed contractor shall provide acceptable replacement personnel subject to the same security requirements. (vii) The services are to be performed at Devens FMC Outpatient Clinic and Mental Health Unit, Ayer, MA 01432. The work schedule is defined as follows: (keys: CD = 0730-1600 hrs; CE = 1600 -- 2400 hrs; CM = 0000 -- 0800 hrs) RN-1: Sun(CE),Mon(CE), Thur(CE), Fri(CE), Sat(CE); RN-2: Sun (CM), Wed(CM), Thur(CM), Fri(CM), Sat(CM); RN-3: Sun(CD), Mon(CD), Tue(CD), Wed(CD), Sat(CD); RN-4: Sun(CD), Wed(CD), Thur(CD), Fri(CD), Sat(CM). (a chart depicting the schedule is available via fax). (viii) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (NOV 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- paragraphs (c),(e) are not applicable to this solicitation; 52.204-1 Approval of Contract (fill-in: one level above the Cont.Officer); 52.216-1 Type of Contract (fill-in: Firm Fixed Requirements); 52.233-2 Service of Protest; 52.237- 1 Site Visit; JAR 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice. (ix) The evaluation will be based on price and non-price factors. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999); Award will be made to the vendor who offers the lowest price which: meets the minimum requirements & has a past performance rating at least 75%. Evaluation will be inclusive of the base and all option periods. Quoters may offer varying prices for option periods. (x) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 1999) is incorporated and is required to be submitted with the contractor's quote. (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Term and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- 52.216-18 Ordering (fill-in: the effective date of the contract through the end of the base period and any option exercised) ; 52.216-19 Order Limitations (fill-in: (b)(1)&(2) sessions listed in item "v";(b)(3) 30; (d) 2); 52.216-21 Requirements (fill-in: the end of the base period of the contract and any option exercised); 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (change: "written notification at 30 days before contract expires" in place of 60 days)(fill-in: 240 days); 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (fill-in: $1,000,000). (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) and the following clauses apply to this clause -- 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 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; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. **Deviation to 52.222-37 changes paragraph f to read as follows: "(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $25,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary."; 52.228-5 Insurance Work on a Government Installation (required types and amounts of insurance can be found at FAR 28.307-2 (a), (b) and (c)); 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). (xiii) FAR Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order; FAR Clause 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses; FAR Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; JAR Clause "Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements"; JAR Clause "Year 2000 Warranty"; JAR Clause 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (JUNE 1996); JAR Clause 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (JAN 1985); The FAR clauses/provisions can be found at www.arnet.gov/far and the JAR clauses can be found at www.usdoj.gov. Offerors are advised that award may be made by acceptance of the most favorable initial quote without discussion, however the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Cont. Officer deems them necessary.(xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) The quotes are due by 4:00 P.M. on March 10, 2000 to the following address: FPC Allenwood, Regional Contracting Office, P.O. Box 1000, Montgomery, PA 17752 (Regular Mail) or 1049 Allenwood Camp Lane (Federal Express, etc). Faxed quotes will be accepted. All quotes should be marked "RFQ 444-0008". (xvii) For additional information, please contact W.H. Gensel, Contract Specialist at (570) 547-1641, extension 536; fax (570) 547-6819.***** cc: OSDBU Posted 02/18/00 (W-SN426919). (0049)

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