Contracting Officer (90C), Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bldg 5 Rm 212, Alexandria, LA 71306

Q -- LOCUM TENENS UROLOGIST FOR CLINIC SERVICES AND INPATIENT CARE SOL 502-21-00 DUE 071100 POC Bernice Griffin, 318-473-0010 X 2240 or Herman Chelette, 318-473-0010 X 2239 E-MAIL: bernice.griffin@med.va.gov, bernice.griffin@med.va.gov. This is an emergency procurement using combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, Scarce Medical Specialist Resources through Locum Tenems for a UROLOGIST, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. Procurement of medical personnel is authorized by 38USC 8153. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is unrestricted and all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Quotations shall be considered only if clear and convincing evidence is provided that the offeror can meet the requirements of the Government in all areas listed. Solicitation number is 502-21-00 and is Request for Quotation (RFQ). Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18 and VAAR #20. The standard industrial classification code is 7361 with $5 annual sales limitation for small business. Requirements are One (1) Medical Doctor Urologist for an estimated 400 hours. Services required for the period July 17, 2000 (or as soon as possible) through September 30, 2000, with an option to extend an additional three (3) months. 400 hours @ $ ___________. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and excludes established holidays and any other declared national holiday. One physician for the duration of the contract term is preferred for continuity of care. No overtime, callback or holiday coverage included. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center prefers Board Certified or Board Eligible with less than four years post residency. Urologist is needed pending completion of recruitment for full time staff physician. The Urologist shall be responsible for comprehensive routine and specialized Genitourinary care, both inpatient and outpatient, including evaluation and assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment plans, documentation, telephone consultations, and prescribing VA formulary drugs. It may also include limited surgical procedures such as cystoscopy and biopsy. The Urologist shall be the primary urologist rendering care and shall possess sufficient knowledge, skills and experience to act independently with minimal supervision. Workload requires clinic-setting services for approximately 25-30 patients daily with varying degrees of conditions and diagnoses, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, PO Box 69004, 2495 Shreveport Highway, Alexandria LA. Knowledge and capability to document electronically in accordance with VA standards is essential. All services shall be provided in accordance with all rules and regulations as set forth in VHA Directives, Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Center Memorandums, JCAHO standards, and normal quality standards of the Urology profession. Services performed shall be under the direction of the Director of Specialty Care Health HCL and the Chief of Staff. Teamwork is essential. All rules, regulations and laws applicable to privacy of patient, documentation and records apply. Preferred service dates are 7/17/00 thru 9/30/00 with an option to extend for an additional ninety days and an option to terminate sooner if VA recruitment efforts are successful. Payment shall be weekly in arrears using Government purchase card. Logs of work hours (certified sign-in/sign-out logs maintained by Specialty Care) will be faxed weekly to Contractor. Contractor shall fax corresponding invoice to 318-483-5063 and obtain credit card information. Payment shall not exceed 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is an all-inclusive rate and no additional consideration will be made. Qualifications: Urologist assigned by the Contractor to perform requested services shall be licensed in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia with current full, unchallenged and unrestricted license; VA prefers board certified or board eligible with less than four years post residency. The contract physician shall speak, understand, read and write the English language fluently; be computer literate with knowledge of DHCP/VISTA electronic medical records documentation access and input. He/she shall be a US citizen and must possess required elements to be credentialed and privileged in accordance with VA regulations. Physician credentials/qualifications are subject to review and approval of the Medical Center Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director. The Credentialing Officer for VAMC Alexandria shall be provided all requested documentation to credential and privilege the physician prior to acceptance at this facility. OIG List of Excluded Individuals & Entities applies. Hours are Monday through Friday, excluding all federal holidays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No overtime, weekends, or callbacks authorized. One physician is preferred for the entire contract period. The ten holidays observed by the government include New year's Day, Martin Luther Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other day proclaimed by the President of the United States to be a national holiday. Personnel Policy: The contractor shall be responsible for protecting contracted personnel assigned to this facility. The contractor shall provide worker's compensation, professional liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, health examinations, income tax withholding and social security payments. Sick leave, vacation, or other benefits are not the responsibility of the Government. At no time shall the contracted physician be considered a VA employee for any purpose. Contractor Performance Monitoring: Monitoring of hours worked will be accomplished with sign-in/sign-out sheets maintained by the secretary of Specialty Care Healthcare Line (SCHCL) and verified by the Director of SCHCL documenting arrivals and departures. The Director of SCHCL shall be designated Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and shall monitor performance for contract compliance, knowledge, skills and behavior and immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any noncompliance or unacceptable behavior. Substitution of physicians is not allowed unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer, Director of SCHCL, and the Chief of Staff. Any substitute must comply with all requirements and obtain credentialing and privileging. The Contractor shall submit CV, at least three references with names and current phone numbers, certifications, affiliations, previous employers and documentation sufficient to complete credentialing and privileging process (education, board certification, relevant training and experience, references, pending or settled challenges to license, status of any claims resolved or pending). The Government may award from documentation provided with quote without further discussion. SUBMIT ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION FOR CONSIDERATION WITH OFFER. Award will be made to theofferor whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation; best meets the needs of the Government and offers the lowest price. Best value to the Government and veteran shall determine award considering past performance, technical/qualifications and cost. Each factor shall be considered equal in evaluation and rating. It is preferred to issue a single firm-fixed-cost-contract.Provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (NOV 99) without addendum applies to this acquisition. Clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (MAY 99) applies with addendum. Add 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (FEB 98). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the/this address (es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://va.gov.oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (end of clause). FAR 52.217-8Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999); VAAR 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Oct 96) in the amount of $1 million per occurrence, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (FEB 2000) apply. The following FAR clauses are also applicable: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped, 52.222-37 Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterans, 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification, 52.224-2 Privacy Act, VAAR 852-237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984), VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of the Contracting Officer (APR 1984) VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (NOV 1984), VAAR 852-271-70 Services Provided Beneficiaries (APR 1984). The following clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled, 52.222-36 Affirmative for Handicapped, 52.222-37. FAR clause 52.212-3 Contractor Representations and Certifications must be provided with offer and is available at the Internet address or by fax from this office (call 318-473-0010 X 2240). Facsimile quotes are acceptable at 318-483-5063. Email address is bernice.griffin@med.va.gov. Call to confirm receipt. Quotations are due by 3:30 CST, July 11, 2000, to meet an emergent direct patient care need, at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria LA. Reference Solicitation 502-21-00 on offer. Posted 07/05/00 (W-SN471593). (0187)

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