NPSC - Urology Clinic Service
This is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation for Urology Clinic Services in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number for this acquisition is NN-19-179. The solicitation issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) using FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 621111 (Offices of Physicians (Except Mental Health Specialists)) with a business size standard $11.0 Million.
This is a Small Business Set-Aside.
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.
The Government anticipates an award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to evaluate proposal based on compliance with the solicitation requirements, qualifications, past performance and availability. The evaluation factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The Government intends to make one award as resultant of this solicitation that is the most advantageous to the Government.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CV/Profiles of candidates submitted must be current within 2 years, candidate direct contact telephone number, three recent (within 3 years) references with a valid , working phone numbers and availability dates of service shall be submitted by Email as an attachment on one PDF file. Other company information such as cover letter, pricing/quote shall be on a separate attachment in PDF File as well. Certificate of liability, DUNS #, and Socio economic status shall be submitted by EMAIL as another PDF file attachment. Fingerprinting/Credentialing process takes 3-6 weeks or more, please make candidates aware of this.
Documents are to be submitted to Linda Conn via email to Linda.conn@ihs.gov. Proposals are due NO LATER THAN December 19, 2018 by 4:30 PM Mountain Standard Time.
DESCRIPTION of SERVICE Requirements:
This is a Non-Personal Service contract for the provision of providing Urology Clinic Services on "as needed" basis to Northern Navajo Medical Center patient, Shiprock, NM 87420. Applicant MUST have verifiable qualifications and licensures. This information verified by the Credentialing Department.
TOUR OF DUTY:
This service is scheduled for 12 full day clinics per year (once a month) and 12 half-day clinics per year (once a month).
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Upon successful credential and fingerprint clearance (tentative 01/01/19) to December 31, 2019.
DUTIES:
See attached Performance Work Statement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-Indian Health Service or Veterans Administration experience preferred.
-Seeking either Board Eligible as per ABIM regulations or ABIM certified.
-Must possess a permanent, full and unrestricted medical license to practice in a State, District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Required to have a Federal DEA number.
-Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
-Must pass fingerprinting and credentialing.
-Must possess basic knowledge, skills and ability to use a computer. Must be familiar with E.H.R.
****FINGERPRINTING CARD FBI-FD 258 (PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT) FINGERPRITING MUST BE CLEARED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO THE START DATE OR PROVIDING PATIENT CARE.*****
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 technical guidance 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 taxes i.e. state, federal, local taxes are to be included in the proposed rate as an all-inclusive 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. Estimated timeline of clearance varies from 3-6 weeks. Additional documentation will be sent to the selected vendor/candidate to fill out and complete from the HR Department.
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. If service is no longer needed the Contract will end. 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. Prior to working, completion of mandatories required the first day at Northern Navajo Medical Center.
11. The identification tag provided by NNMC worn at eye level position during work hours.
12. The contractor will abide by 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 patient charts/documentation shall be completed prior to the contractor's shift is over.
14. The contractor is required to complete delinquent charts prior to the contractor completion of his/her contract at Northern Navajo Medical Center without exception. 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 time or any negative work performance, personal issues brought into the work site is a zero tolerance while employed at NNMC. This practice could result in immediate termination of the contractor. The Acquisition Office notifies the contract company if this should occur.
16. Complaints pertaining to the contractor goes to the contracting company through the Acquisition Office for corrective actions and quality control purposes.
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.
Retain US Citizenship.
Health status allowing physical and mental ability to carry out required functions. Verification on an annual basis by the employing agency or a copy of a physical examination.
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.
NO government housing available. There are motels, restaurants, mall, etc. in nearby towns of Farmington, NM (30 minutes away) and in Cortez, CO (30 minutes away).
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.
52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)
52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)
52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (May 2014)
52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006)
52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015)
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Oct 2015)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)
52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001)
52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)
52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 194)
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)
52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)
52.232-8 Discount for prompt payment (Feb 2002)
52.232-17 Interest (May 2014)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2013)
52.233-3 Protest after award (Sep 2006)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Building, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)
52.243-1 Changes Fixed Price (Aug 1987)
52.246-4 Inspection of Services Fixed Price (Aug 1996)
52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form)(Apr 1984)
52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) Short Form) (Apr 1984)
52.249-8 Default (Fix PRICE Supply and Services) (Apr 1984)
FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.
(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:
(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.
(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment.
(3) Upon contract completion or termination.
(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.
(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
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
Marlene Tsosie, Purchasing Agent, Phone 505-368-7030, Fax 505-368-6490, Email marlene.tsosie3@ihs.gov - Linda Conn, Contract Specialist, Phone 505-368-6089, Fax 505-368-6490, Email linda.conn@ihs.gov
