Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer, 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295

Q -- RADIOLOGIST SOL RFQ 667-20-00 DUE 040400 POC Al Negron, 318-424-6062 E-MAIL: jose.negron@med.va.gov, jose.negron@med.va.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5 as supplemented, with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; This is a Request for Quote and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ 667-20-00; award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard industrial classification (SIC) 7361. REQUIREMENT: The Radiologist will provide Radiology care and services for the following services: Start Date Apr 4, 2000. 1. Routine (chest, skull, spines, abdomen, extremities, etc., IVP's (including tomograms), Retrograde/cystogram, Fluoroscopy, CAT scan, Ultrasound (organ), Carotid ultrasound and Doppler flow analysis, Venous Doppler analysis, Ultrasound prostate, Tomogram, Venogram, Myelograms (lumbar stick), Myelograms, Lumbar puncture, Percutaneous needle biops, Percutaneous needle aspiration, Percutaneous catheter placement and drainage, Cholangiogram, Cisternogram, Shuntogram, Arthrogram, Special Procedures (vena cavagram), Consultation, Callback, Enteroclysis, MRI, and MRA, and outpatient clinic evaluation at the VAMC. 2. The services to be performed by the contractor will be performed within the VAMC policies and procedures and the regulations of the medical staff by-laws of the VAMC. 3. The services to be performed by the contractor will be under the direction of Chief Radiology Service (114) or his/her designee. 4. The VAMC will provide all medical records for the patients served by this clinic. All documentation will be made by the contractor in the medical record at the time of each visit in accordance with JCAHO Standards. 5. All films that are matched must be read and dictated on the same day, if possible, but absolutely within one (1) workday. All films will be read and dictated on the VA Medical Center premises. 6. Coordination of any surgeries, procedures or both, to be performed at the VAMC will be provided by the contractor. 7. A sign-in/out log will be set up for the contractor to sign in and out. The VAMC will pay for Services actually performed on site per this log. The contractor will be responsible for sick leave, vacation, holiday, and other benefits. 8. Contract radiologists shall furnish their own communication system (pager). 9. The Contractor will meet all appropriate JCAHO requirements regarding quality assurance such as maintaining current credentials and clinical privileges, peer review, participating in criteria development and data analysis, and providing guidance in meeting requirements of this contract. QUALIFICATIONS: Personnel under this contract shall be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia and Board Certified. The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VAMC Chief of Staff and approval by the VAMC Director. Personnel assigned under this contract shall be Board Certified or Board eligible. Board eligible candidates must not exceed 4 years from the date they became ligible. Submit copies of the individual credentials with your quote. TERM OF THE CONTRACT: Services shall be provided at the Overton Brooks VAMC, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, except for federal holidays. National Holidays: The ten (10) holidays observed by the Federal Government, i.e., New Years Day, President's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be for a period of 3 to 4 months with the option to extend for up to 6 additional one month periods. Additionally we have the option to Terminate sooner in the event permanent recruitment efforts provesuccessful. PAYMENTS: Sums due for actual work done, the Contractor will be paid monthly, in arrears, upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice FAR 52.232-25. The Contractor shall submit all invoices to the following address: Chief Fiscal Service (04)Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101. PERSONNEL POLICY: The contractor shall be responsible for providing: -- Health examinations. -- Worker's compensation. -- Professional liability insurance. -- Income tax withholdings. -- Social security payments. The parties agree that the contractor shall not be considered a VAMC employee for any purpose. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE: a. The contractor will be monitored through a variety of mechanisms, including but not limited to: -- Clinic appointment lists showing patients seen. -- sign-in/out log. -- Chart documentation of patient diagnosis, treatment and or follow-up procedure. -- QA monitors designed to assess the quality of care provided in the clinic.b. The Chief of Radiology will be responsible for monitoring the quality of services provided under this contract. Estimated Hours 600 _________ . Estimated Overtime 40 _________ The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror -- Commercial Items (Jun 1997) applies to this acquisition. There is not an addenda to these provisions. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/the address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (End of Clause); FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. (MAR 1989), with a 2 week written notice; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), "..September 30, 1998.."; and FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), paragraph (a) "..$1,000,000.00.." The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225-3, But American Act -- Supplies. Companies not in possession of the full text of FAR 52.212-3 may contact this office or you may access any clause electronically from the above mentioned Internet addresses. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and certifications or they will be rejected. Facsimile quoteswill be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, bestmeets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award made be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Al Negron (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6062; fax: (318) 424-6078. Quotations are due by 2:30 pm CST, Apr 4, 2000 Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-20-00, on your quotation. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436775). (0081)

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