SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Q-Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist
- Notice Date
- 5/13/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Overton Brooks Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, A&MMS, (90C), 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
- ZIP Code
- 71101
- Solicitation Number
- 667-62-03
- Response Due
- 5/23/2003
- Archive Date
- 6/22/2003
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Dennis DeYoung, Contracting Officer, (318) 424-6084, Contracting Officer - Dennis DeYoung, Contracting Officer, (318) 424-6084
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Dennis DeYoung
(dennis.deyoung@med.va.gov)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5 as supplements, with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This is a Request For Quotation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ 667-62-03 will be awarded using the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 561320, annual gross receipts $11.5 million. Furnish 1 or 2 full-time equivalent (FTE) board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologists to perform the requirements of this contract approximately 680 hours each. An FTE is defined as a contractor_s employee providing service 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. The price shall be all inclusive to include travel, lodging, car rental (if necessary), professional liability insurance and all related expenses with providing. THE STATEMENT OF WORK, DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, REQUIRED CREDENTIALS, SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS, SERVICES, QUALIFICATIONS, TERM OF THE CONTRACT, FEDERAL HOLIDAYS, PERSONNEL POLICY, PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING, PRICING AND METHOD OF AWARD ARE IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT. The contractor agrees, in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein and attached, to furnish the services specified and at the prices specified in this contract. LOCATION OF WORK AND FACILITIES: Gastroenterology Service (Room 7E21), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. The payments for any leave, including sick leave, holiday pay or vacation time, are the responsibility of the contractor. Authority: This procurement is executed under Enhanced Sharing Authority, Public Law 104-262, Title 38 U.S.C. 8153. PAYMENTS: Sums due for actual work done, the Contractor will be paid monthly, in arrears, upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(g). The Contractor shall submit all invoices to the following address: Chief, Fiscal Service (04), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101. The parties agree that the contractor shall not be considered a VAMC employee for any purpose. CLAUSES: The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror--Commercial Items (Oct 2000) applies to this acquisition. Add the following clauses FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm; FAR 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (Jun 1999); FAR 52.216-27, Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995); FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Aug 1996); VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content (Jan 1998); VAAR 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure (Jan 1998) and VAAR 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984). The clauses FAR 52.212-3 (Jul 2002) must be completed and sent with the quotation. Failure to submit a completed FAR 52.212-3 (Jul 2002) with your quotation may result in reject of the quote. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Feb 2002) applies to this acquisition. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999), FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), paragraph (a) "..30 days" and paragraph (c) "..May 2004." FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) insert "..September 2003", VAAR 852.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Oct 1996), paragraph (a) "..$1,000,000.00." and VAAR 852-237-70, Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) insert "Louisiana.". The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Apr 2003) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference For HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999), FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, FAR 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration. The vendor responding to this acquisition should provide this office with the following information: credentialing information and CV for the proposed individual to perform the work, a cost per hourly rate, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Jul 2002), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. A company not in possession of FAR 52.212-3 may contact this office or you may access any clause electronically from the above mentioned internet address. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications and credentialing information and CV for the proposed individual to perform the work or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose candidate is most qualified, whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest bid. Award made be made without discussions. Contracts may be awarded to one, multiple or no vendors. Quotations are due by 3:00 pm CST, Friday, May 23, 2003. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-62-03, on your quotation. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Dennis DeYoung (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6084; fax: (318) 424-6078.
- Web Link
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RFQ 667-62-03
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=667-62-03)
- Record
- SN00323014-W 20030515/030513213404 (fbodaily.com)
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