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

Q -- LOCUM TENES CARDIOLOGY SERVICES SOL RFQ 667-23-00 DUE 042100 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 667-23-00; 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 97-16. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard industrial classification (SIC) 7361. REQUIREMENT: Contractor to provide one (1) Cardiologist, all inclusive rate, to perform services, approximately 40 hours per week for approximately six to nine months. Contractor shall provide all liability insurance, services, lodging, transportation, communications and associated expenses for the contract period. Individual performing under this contract shall provide the necessary documentation for privileging purposes at this VAMC. Services shall commence immediately after award but not later than April 28, 2000. Cardiologist General Diagnostic Services: (1) Administer, direct, perform and interpret general diagnostic Cardiology to include routine diagnostic studies of the heart and associated systems including Echo Cardiograms, thallium studies etc; (2) Communicate pertinent patient data to charge physician, as appropriate. (3) Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies, as appropriate, including operation of resuscitation equipment; (4) Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosage of most commonly used emergency drugs and their usage; (5) Assure content and correctness of prepared reports and sign documents to validate their contents; (6) Provide professional direction and teaching of Cardiology resident physicians in general diagnostic Cardiology; and (7) Oversee the activities, teach, lecture, and direct residents and technologists in specificareas of Cardiology. 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 eligible. 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 6 to 9 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 prove successful. 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 Medical Service (111) will be responsible for monitoring the quality of services provided under this contract. Estimated Hours 1024 _________ . Estimated Overtime 40 _________ The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror -- Commercial Items (Mar 2000) 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 quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, best meets 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 3:30 pm CST, March 15, 2000 Please reference the solicitation number,RFQ 667-23-00, on your quotation. Posted 04/07/00 (W-SN442404). (0098)

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