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NNMC-Interal Medicine Physician Services


New Mexico, United States
Government : Federal
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This is a solicitation for Internal Medicine Physician Services; full time/part-time Internal Medicine Physicians in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 37.4 Nonpersonal Health Care Services and FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION:


As provided in FAR 19, 19.201, General policy: (a) It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance.


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CV/Profiles, candidate direct contact telephone number, three recent (WITHIN 3 years) reference letters with valid, working phone numbers and availability dates of the candidate shall be submitted by EMAIL as an attachment on one PDF file. Other company information such as cover letter, pricing, quote, certificate of liability, status etc. shall be submitted by EMAIL as a second PDF file attachment. Please respond to the solicitation by direct email with subject line: NNMC-Internal Medicine.

The rate shall be an ALL INCLUSIVE rate of regular, over time, holiday worked, travel, per diem, lodging/housing, transportation, meals, taxes, and pay at a flat rate for all hours actually worked. Please submit quotes based on an all- inclusive rate. No overtime, no weekends, no holiday, and no weeknight callbacks, and weekend callbacks. THE CONTRACTOR DOES NOT RECEIVE HEALTH BENEFITS, PAID LEAVE, TSP, EDUCATIONAL FUNDS, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE JOB SITE.
The government does not guarantee that the contractor will work the number of hours ordered. The hours ordered are only estimated. The government will pay only the actual hours the contractor works. On occasion, when the workload is insufficient, the contractor will be sent home.


DESCRIPTION of SERVICE Requirements:
This is a Non-Personal Service contract for the provision of providing Internal Medicine Services (Outpatient Clinic) to Northern Navajo Medical Center patients. Applicant MUST have completed ABIM Internal Medicine residency program and be either Board Certified or Board Eligible.


Contractors are sought to help fill the difficult gaps in the IM schedule. They are often put on the schedule for nights or weekends.


TOUR OF DUTY:


Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4: pm or 5:00 pm. Currently request is for a "Nocturnist" and schedule will be provided upon interview. The contractor will NOT work weeknight callbacks, weekend callbacks or holidays. Overtime will be on an "as needed basis" at the regular hourly rate. A thirty minute lunch must be taken and will not be compensated. Contractor must be available throughout the period of performance. There is variability of daily and weekly hours based on workload, emergency cases, scheduling of cases and staffing variability.


PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:


Upon successful credentialing and fingerprint clearance January 1, 2017- December 31, 2017.


Fill Dates:


Please request latest schedule


DUTIES:
- Responsible for the direct medical service to patients involving diagnostic, preventative, or therapeutic services.
- Prescribe and administer treatment necessary with vaccination or medication or other specialized medical care to treat, prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribe treatments with patients (Translators are available if necessary)
- Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, and other health professionals in the provision of variety of health services in the clinic.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information. Experience with Electronic Health Records (E.H.R)
- Ability to perform other duties assigned if necessary by the clinic


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


Indian Health Service or Veterans Administration experience preferred.


The Contractor shall provide direct care services to NAIHS patients under the terms of this contract, appropriate and timely medical services in accordance with the Standards of Care established by recognized medical care organizations and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the SU's Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.


1. The Contractor shall be subject to supervision and direction of the designated Government official.
2. Contractor shall be responsible for meals, and transportation.
3. Contractor may be sent home if the patient load does not require their services.
4. All state, federal, local taxes are to be included in the hourly rate.
5. We DO NOT accept fingerprints conducted by the Veterans Administration. Fingerprinting of contractors will be cleared and done prior to coming on board at Northern Navajo Medical Center.
6. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.
7. Only the Northern Navajo Medical Center Acquisitions personnel are authorized to make commitment on behalf of the Federal government.
8. Contractor will no longer be needed if the vacant position they are occupying is filled with a permanent employee. The contractor is here on an "as needed" basis.
9. Contractor must abide to Standard Precautions. NNMC provides safety supplies for employees to use to protect themselves.
10. Mandatory requirements are completed the first day at Northern Navajo Medical Center, prior to working.
11. The identification tag provided by NNMC will be worn at eye level position during work hours.
12. The contractor will abide to all government regulations, policies and procedures, failure to follow any of these requirements could result in termination.
13. The contractor will have access to the internet to use the Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.). All documentation on patients will be completed prior to the contractor's shift is over.
14. Delinquent charts will be completed prior to the contractor completion of his/her contract at Northern Navajo Medical Center. If the delinquent chart is not completed the contract company will assume the responsibility of returning the contractor to Northern Navajo Medical Center to complete any outstanding delinquent charts.
15. Falsification of hours or any negative work performance, personal issues brought into the work site will not be tolerated while employed at NNMC. This practice could result in immediate termination of the contractor and the contract company will be notified through the Acquisition Office.
16. Complaints pertaining to the contractor will be submitted to the contracting company through the Acquisition Office for corrective actions and quality control purposes.
17. Contractor shall furnish current immunization or immunity for MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Td/Tdap and Hepatitis B status, or as required by the Navajo Area Indian Health Service immunization policy. A copy of the document shall be submitted to the Employee Health Nurse upon arrival at the facility before providing service.

Contractor must provide documentation of Influenza immunization for the current flu season (November to March). If not immunized due to a medical contraindication or a religious belief, contractor must provide a doctor's signed, written statement noting contraindication, or the contractor's signed written statement with religious exemption. The unvaccinated contractor must wear a mask provided by I.H.S. when providing patient care or when in an area with patients.
TB mask Fit testing and annual tuberculin skin testing (TST) is required for all contractors who provide direct care to patients.
Annual TST and Influenza Immunization is required for all contractors coming in to the facility to work on projects.


CLINICAL PRIVILEGES


The contractor must be credentialed and clinical privileges granted by the Northern Navajo Medical Center's clinical director or designee prior to providing services. The contractor must provide the following appropriate forms for privileging from the Northern Navajo Medical Center's credential's specialist upon award of this contract.


1) Completed Application for IHS Medical Staff Appointment
2) Privileges Request Form
3) Completed NPDB Query Form
4) Medicare/Medicaid Acknowledgement Form
5) Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations Acknowledgement Form
6) All Hazards Plan Acknowledgement Form
7) Copies of ALL active state licenses (license must indicate an expiration date)
8) Copy of DEA Registration License / Controlled Substance
9) Copies of ALL Board Certifications
10) Copy of Medical School Degree
11) Copy of Residency Certificate(s)
12) Copy of NPI and UPIN Notification Letter
13) Copies of ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates), if applicable
14) Copies of applicable BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS NRP (As indicated in Rules & Regulations)
15) Copies of CME (Continuing Medical Education) for past 2 years
16) Copy(s) of malpractice insurance
17) Current Photo (Driver's License or Passport)
18) Curriculum Vitae


The contractor must retain certification and licensure status as defined below throughout the term of the contract. Current and valid documents shall be provided to the Northern Navajo Medical Center's Credentialing Coordinator upon renewal of said documents.


Valid current full and unrestricted license in all State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.


US Citizenship.


Health status allowing physical and mental ability to carry out required functions. This is to be verified on an annual basis by the employing agency or a copy of a physical examination.


MINIMAL FORMAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
1) Current and unrestricted medical license in a US State or territory AND
2) Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine OR,
3) Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, OR have extensive satisfactory experience in the practice of Emergency Medicine, as determined by the Department Chief, AND Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (if expired, a 6-month grace period applies).


CLIENT BACKGROUND


Many of the patients served may only speak a native language and reside on the reservation. The contractor should be able to show sensitivity to cross-cultural and languages differences and have the ability to work through interpreters as necessary for non-English speaking patients. In situation where interpretation is required, the Northern Navajo Medical Center's staff will provide these services.



****FINGERPRINTING CARD FBI-FD 258 (PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT) FINGERPRINTING MUST BE CLEARED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO THE START DATE.


SOLICITATION:


This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).


The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to evaluate proposals based on compliance with solicitation requirements, technical capabilities, prior performance and cost. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. An award will made based on the requirements and evaluation factors.


It is the firm's or individuals' responsibility to be familiar with applicable provisions and clauses.


APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition (the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: FAR: https://www.acquistion.gov): The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by full text:


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.
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-P.L. 93-608, THE INDIAN HEALTH CHILD WELFARE ACT, REQUIRES ALL CONTRACTORS TO HAVE BACKGROUND CHECKS WHEN EMPLOYED AT I.H.S.


Fingerprinting Card FBI-FD 258 (provided by the Federal government) Fingerprinting must be cleared and approved prior to the start date.
52.204-1 Approval of Contract
52.204-7 System for Award Management
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services
52.213-2 Invoices
52.213-4 Terms and Conditions- Simplified Acquisitions (other than commercial items)
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language
52.241-35 Submission of Offers in U.S.Currency
52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability
52.216-25 Contract Definitization
52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes
52.222-3 Convict Labor
52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace
52.224-2 Privacy Act
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-1 Payments
52.232-18 Availability of Funds
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.233-3 Protest after Award
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance
52.243-1 Changes- Fixed Price (Alternate I)
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items
52.249-1 Termination for convenience of the Government


Additional Health & Human Service Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses:


352.202-1 Definitions
352.224-70 Confidentiality of information
352.232-9 Withholding of contract payments
352.249-14 Excusable delays
352.270-5 Key personnel
352.270-11 Privacy Act
352.270-13 Tobacco-free facilities
352.270-18 Crime Control Act - Requirement for background checks
352.270-19 Electronic information and technology accessibility


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (repeat)


CV/Profiles, candidate direct contact telephone number, three recent (WITHIN 3 years) reference letters with valid, working phone numbers and availability dates of the candidate shall be submitted by EMAIL as an attachment on one PDF file. Other company information such as cover letter, pricing, quote, certificate of liability, status etc. shall be submitted by EMAIL as a second PDF file attachment.


Documents are to be submitted to Quishana Thompson, Contract Specialist, Acquisitions Department at Northern Navajo Medical Center, US HWY 491 North, Shiprock, NM, 87420 or via email to Quishana.Thompson@ihs.gov.


Quishana Thompson, Email Quishana.Thompson@ihs.gov

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