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

Q -- OPTOMETRY/OPTICAL SERVICES SOL RFP 658-60-00 DUE 080600 POC DORANN J. BURKETT, Contract Specialist (540) 983-1084 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 a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 97-19. RFP 658-60-00 should be referenced on all proposals. The Standard Classification (SIC) for this procurement is 8042 and the small business size standard is gross annual receipts NTE $5.0 million. This procurement is unrestricted. The VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem Virginia 24153, has an emergent need for Off-Site Optometry/Optical Services for veteran patients and eligible beneficiaries. VAMC Salem, Virginia intends to solicit proposals and award a firm, fixed price contract under the authority of Title 38 USC Section 8153. The contract is for a ninety (90) calendar day period but may be extended for an additional ninety (90) calendar day period. Contractor shall be proficient in the English language, both spoken and written. Optometry/Optical Services to be furnished off-site in the local community at the service providers facility shall consist of the following: (I) Optometry Services; (a) Provide detailed diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures necessary for the management of 1) Refractive anomalies, 2) Problems of binocular vision, ocular motility, accommodation of visual perception, 3) Other complex visual and ocular anomalies including aphakia, keratoconus, aniseikonis and other related anomalies. (b) Perform procedures necessary for the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and ocular manifestations of systemic disease, including the use of pharmaceutical agents. (c) Complete part II, sections 4A 4G, 5A as indicated, 12 and 13 of the prescription and authorization for eyeglasses, VA Form 10-2914(R). (d) Patients in need of advanced medical or surgical eye care services (outside the scope of general Optometric practice), laboratory or radiology testing shall be discussed with Dr. Dan Eckermann, Chief, Optometry Section, VAMC Eye Clinic, phone number (540) 982-2463, extension 2831. (II) Optical Services; (a) Measure interpupilary, distance and at near, to determine centration of the lenses and bifocal height. (b) Utilizing eyeglass frames and ordering guidelines provided by VAMC, fit frame to face of patient and assist patient in selecting proper frame for face and visual needs. Complete Part II, Section 5B -- 11C of VA Form 10-2914(R). In order to expedite ordering of eyeglasses; fax a copy of VA Form 10-2914(R) to VAMC Prosthetics Department at (540) 224-1943. (III) Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of invoice and original VA Form 10-2914(R) with name of patient, Social Security Number, date of service and detailed description of services provided. Invoice and completed VA Form 10-2914(R) shall be submitted to Mickey Bryarly, Surgical Care Service Line (112), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia 24153. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the personnel furnishing services under this contract. To carry out this responsibility, the Contractor shall provide the following; Worker's Compensation Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance Income Tax Withholding, Social Security Payments, and Health Examinations. The parties agree that such personnel shall not be considered VAMC employee(s) for any purpose and shall be considered employee(s) of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform required services in accordance with established principles and ethics of the medical profession established by the JCAHO, and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) regulations, and the policies, procedures, and regulations of the Medical Staff bylaws of the VAMC, Salem, Virginia. Offerors shall provide a completed set of provisions with their offer found at FAR 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items. Provisions and clauses found at 52.212-1, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply. The following FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions are added by addendum 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification; 52.224-2 Privacy Act; 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance; 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; and 852.271-70 Services Provided Beneficiaries. Offerors may find the FAR provisions and clauses on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far/. Proposals shall be accepted immediately, but no later than September 6, 2000. Due to the critical need of these services, award may be made prior to September 6, 2000. An official authorized to bind the offeror's organization shall be required to sign all offers. All proposals should be submitted to Contracting Officer (90C3), VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia 24153 or faxed to Contracting Officer (90C3) at (540) 983-1065. The Government is not responsible for the legibility of any faxed documents. Posted 08/28/00 (W-SN490941). (0241)

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