Contracting Officer (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153-5483

R -- PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING SERVICES SOL RFQ 658-35-00 DUE 050500 POC Christopher J. Grubbe, Contracting Officer (540) 983-1049 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes an official Request for Quotes (RFQ) and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 97-16. RFQ 658-35-00 should be referenced on all quotes. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for this procurement is 7363 and the small business size-standard is gross annual receipts NTE $5.0 million. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The VA Medical Center, Salem, VA intends to solicit quotes and award a firm fixed price contract on a competitive basis under the authority of Title 38 USC Section 8153, to the offeror(s) whose quotation meets the requirements of this solicitation. The VAMC Salem reserves the right to award more than one firm fixed price contract if it is determined to be most advantageous to the government. The VAMC Salem, VA has an immediate need for services of a commercial recruiting firm to conduct a contingency search as an additional source of applicants for the purpose of referral of a Board Certified/Board Eligible Physician(s) with special interest, training and/or certification in Orthopedics, Urology, and Radiology. Contractor shall provide professional recruitment services to recruit one (1) board certified Urologist; (1) board certified Radiologist, and (1) board certified Orthopedic physician for permanent staff physician positions at the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. Deliverables shall include weekly progress reports to the Chief, Resource Support Service, or his designee. Candidates must possess a current, full and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (candidates may be a Board Eligible Physician if within four (4) years of postgraduate residency and/or internship training) in Orthopedics, Urology, and Radiology, and must meet the qualifications and credentialing/privileging requirements of the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. Candidates must be eligible to practice as a bonafide physician within the United States or District of Columbia. Candidates must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Firm(s) providing a quotation per this solicitation are required to have sufficient experience in the permanent placement of professional healthcare personnel. References shall be required from the firm(s) upon award of any contract(s) that result from this solicitation. Contractor shall be responsible for screening candidates against the basic qualification requirements and verifying licensure of all candidates before referring to Resources Support Service at the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. All candidates meeting these requirements shall be referred. Offerors shall submit the following with their quotation pricing schedule; curriculum vitae, medical license (from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia), evidence of board certification, evidence of ACLS/BLS Certification and DEA certificate of proposed physician(s). The salary (includes all specialty pay) ranges for the required physicians hired within the VAMC, Salem system are: (1) Orthopedic Surgeon is from $137,000.00 to $169,000.00, (2) Urology Surgeon is from $131,200.00 to $169,000.00; and (3) Radiological Physician is from $147,000.00 to $169,000.00, salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include: thirty (30) days paid vacation and fifteen (15) days sick leave annually, ten paid Federal holidays, excellent retirement savings plan, and health & life insurance shared expense. Malpractice insurance is not required for employees of the Veterans Affairs. Selected physician(s) are required to sign an agreement to work for the VAMC, Salem, VA for a period of two years. If the selected physician(s) does not fulfill his/her obligation to stay for the full two years, the physician shall be responsible for repayment of all special pay received to the VAMC, Salem, VA. The Contractor shall not issue any recruitment advertisements identifiable to the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA without the approval of the VAMC, Salem, VA. The VAMC, Salem, VA reserves the right to review, reject, and/or modify any recruitment advertisement(s) proposed by the Contractor prior to advertisement or publication. All advertisements must contain a statement that the Medical Center is an EEO/MF opportunity employer. Contractor may not imply that it is the sole or primary avenue for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. Review and approval of recruitment advertisements may be accomplished by FAX to eliminate mail request. The FAX pointof contact is Christopher J. Grubbe, Contracting Officer, FAX (540) 983-1049. The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring candidates to complete VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and Optometrists. Application(s) shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer at the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA once contractor has determined that candidate(s) meet all requirements of the solicitation. Once recruited, applicants shall be evaluated and considered for appointment by the VA through the Department of Veterans Affairs accepted employment procedures. This includes reference and background checks, credentials verification, application of veterans preference, etc. Oral interviews shall be conducted between the VAMC and the applicant prior to acceptance. Candidate will be subject to successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening prior to employment. Physicians employed by the VA as a result of this contract will work a two-year probationary period. At the end of the two-year probationary period, the physician will be reviewed by the VA Physician Professional Standards Board. If acceptable level of performance has been demonstrated, the physician will become a permanent employee of the VAMC, Salem, VA. The VAMC, Salem, VA is actively recruiting for all three positions listed in this synopsis/solicitation through normal VA procedures. The Contractor shall receive no fees for applicants who apply directly to the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA without having been referred by the Contractor. Applicants may apply directly to the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA and thus need not apply through the Contractor. Candidates who have applied directly will be given the same consideration as those referred from the Contractor. The VAMC, Salem, VA shall not be responsible for any type fees due the Contractor by the applicant. The Contractor shall refer only those applicants from whom the firm or service has not accepted fees other than registration type fees that are imposed regardless of whether the registrant is referred for employment or placed. Upon award of contract, the VA shall furnish to the contractor VA Form 10-2850s, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Optometrists, Fact Sheet on the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA, and other pertinent information regarding employment with the VAMC, Salem, VA. PAYMENT: Contractor may provide multiple applicants, however, payment will only be made if a successful applicant is chosen from those offered. Recruitment services are for three staff physician positions (Orthopedist, Urologist, and Radiologist). The VA shall pay the Contractor one half ( ) of the agreed fee upon acceptance of the Physician(s) by the Chief of Staff of the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA and upon signing by the physician of the commitment letter of employment. The remaining fee balance shall be paid at the completion of the Physician(s)'s ninety -(90) calendar day performance evaluation(s). Pricing Schedule: (1) Commercial recruiting service for the position of Orthopedist $__________________ cost per position. (2) Commercial recruiting service for position of Urologist $_______________cost per position. (3) Commercial recruiting service for the position of Radiologist $__________________ cost per position. Total Cost for Recruiting Services $____________________. (Offeror do have to submit a quote for all three positions to be considered responsive). The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial, including clauses incorporated by reference under Section b (1)(8)(11-16)(23-24). The government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions later if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. The information required in provisions 52.212-1, a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and 852.219-70, Veteran Owned Small Business certification must be submitted with offer. Offerors may find the FAR provisions and clauses on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far/. Quotes are due by close of business, 4:30 p.m. local time, Friday, May 5, 2000. The contract is for a six- (6) month period but may be extended for an additional six months. Proposals shall be submitted to the address listed herein or faxed to (540) 983-1065, and directed to the attention of Contracting Officer (90C1). The Government is not responsible for the legibility of any faxed documents. This procurement is unrestricted. Solicitation Number RFQ 658-35-00 shall be listed on the outside of responses for identification purposes. Posted 04/14/00 (W-SN445073). (0105)

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