SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Medical Technologist
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 621512
— Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, 2900 4th Avenue North PO Box 36600, Billings, MT, 59107
- ZIP Code
- 59107
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-10-04-051-JWB
- Response Due
- 9/24/2004
- Archive Date
- 10/9/2004
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Programs for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) and 2305 and 41 U.S.C. 253(g) and 253a and 253b), FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)), and FAR 37.104, Personal Services Contracts (Public Law 103-332, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, Title II, September 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2530). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm fixed-price commercial item contract in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 10-04-051-JWB. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business concerns. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-20. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 621512 and the small business size standard is $11.5 million. PRICE SCHEDULE: Bid rates for category of Regular hours, $__________ per hour; Standby rate, $__________ per hour; Call Back rate $__________ per call back; Overtime rate: $__________. Hours per week may vary between 8 hours - 40 hours per week, and will be completed each month by the Laboratory Supervisor. STATEMENT OF WORK: The purpose of this acquisition is to contract for a Medical Technologist to provide, as needed regular hours, standby, call back, weekend and holiday coverage at the Fort Belknap Service Unit, PHS Indian Hospital on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Harlem, Montana. Regular Hours would be a day shift and possible one late shift per week; Regular shift may be assigned at the Fort Belknap Health Center or the Eagle Child Health Clinic both on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Weekend coverage is a shared duty and will be rotated from 5:00 p.m. on Friday through 7:00 a.m., on Monday, between October 1, 2004 and September 30, 2005. The work schedule will be finalized and provided to the Contractor by the Laboratory Supervisor after award of the contract. Major Duties: Request Evaluation: Evaluates requested procedure; Determines the suitability of specimens for analysis; Requests new specimens, if needed; Prepares specimens for analysis; Selects the correct procedure which is appropriate for the request for service. Non-Routine and Specialized Tests: Performs non-routine and specialized test procedures, using manual and/or automated instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols, using professional knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, and methodology; knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain complicated instruments; knowledge of technical, physiologic, and mechanical indicators of malfunction; knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data; and knowledge of medical, legal and accrediting/regulatory agency requirements. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; Locates and implements corrections; Obtains and converts analytical data to prescribed units for reporting; Correlates data to verify results; Writes laboratory reports and reports results to appropriate individuals; Equipment Maintenance: Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments, using knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain complicated instruments; knowledge of technical, physiologic, and mechanical indicators of malfunction; and knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data. Adjusts and maintains instruments; Verifies instrument operations using established procedures and quality control checks; Identifies the cause of problem and makes simple repairs; Locates and corrects errors; Conducts quality control procedures on equipment; Maintains proper records for reports. Quality Control Procedures: Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, using professional knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, etc.; knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain complicated instruments; knowledge of technical, physiologic, and mechanical indicators of malfunction; knowledge of mathematical and statistical processes; knowledge of related disciplines; and knowledge of medical-legal and accrediting/regulatory agency requirements. Tests and develops quality control methods; calculates the mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation; Determines statistical significance between old and new procedures. Training: Participates in in-service training, using professional knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, and methodology; knowledge of mathematical and statistical processes; knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain complicated instruments; knowledge of technical, physiologic, and mechanical indicators of malfunction; knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data; knowledge and skill to provide training; and knowledge of medical-legal and accrediting/regulatory agency requirements. Assists in planning, presenting, and evaluating a course in basic hematology, chemistry urinalysis, and microbiology; Ensures skills of laboratory personnel are kept current; orients new students, technicians, residents and providers to functions of the laboratory; Explains test procedures; Supplements prescribed course content and instructional materials, as needed; Determines competence of students through assessment. The Contractor shall work weekends on a regularly assigned or rotational basis to provide continuity of services. Provides tutorial experience to other technologists new to the field of Medical Technology or simply to provide another point of view to accomplish the duties required of a medical technologist in a tactful, professional manner. Performs many other duties as assigned by the laboratory supervisor. The Contractor must meet AAA, hospital accreditation, COLA and CLIA laboratory standards. The Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for medical related claims is extended to the individual providing services pursuant to this contract. However, the services must be within the scope of the personal services contract. The Contractor shall prepare and complete all medical and other required reporting documents as required by IHS procedural guidelines and policies. The Contractor shall comply with all IHS facility infection control and safety procedures, practices and standards. The Contractor must maintain and demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to hospital and departmental safety regulations. The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements: infection control, hazardous materials, safety, security, emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment and utilities in accordance with established management plans. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Knowledge of routine and diagnostic examinations and procedures for patient diagnosis including knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to the field of medical technology. Must have knowledge of laboratory protection standards, devices and techniques mandated by OSHA. Must have knowledge of hospital wide precautions for handling infectious patients and/or blood and body fluids, disposal of sharp and infectious or contaminated materials. Must have knowledge of sterile procedures to perform examinations requiring sterile techniques to prevent nosocomial infections. Proper clean up procedures to eliminate contaminated areas of fixed equipment to prevent the spread of infectious disease. SUPERVISION: The Contractor is subject to the supervision and direction of the Laboratory Department Supervisor or her designee. The services will be monitored, as necessary, for conformance to policies, regulations, and timeliness. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 5 years or more experience with registry of: (1) American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP); and (2) CPR Certified. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: The IHS shall provide all medical equipment and supplies. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. PROJECT OFFICER: The project officer shall be responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes; (2) Interpreting the Statement of Work; (3) Technical evaluation as required; (4) Technical inspections and acceptance; and (5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance of this contract. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit its invoice to the Project Officer at the Fort Belknap Service Unit, PHS Indian Hospital, RR 1, Box 67, Harlem, Montana 59526. The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: (1) Contractors name, address; (2) Contract Number; (3) Invoice number and date; (4) Cost or price; (5) Dates of Service including the number of hours worked; and (6) Remit to address. The Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. BOX 36600, BILLINGS, MONTANA 59107, shall make payment. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with evidence that payment of employment taxes has been made 15 days after each quarter. PRO-CHILDREN ACT OF 1994: The Contractor certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 1994, which imposes restrictions on smoking where Federally funded children's services are provided. CHILD CARE NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK AND INVESTIGATION (CNACI). A CNACI must be completed for all Indian Health Service (IHS) contractor personnel within the Billings Area. Public Law (P.L.) 101-630, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and P.L. 101-647, Crime Control Act of 1990, require the IHS to conduct a character and criminal history background investigation on all contractors performing services in IHS facilities. The Billings Area IHS Personnel Office will conduct the character and background investigations. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Contractors cannot serve as expert witnesses in any suit against the Federal Government. Many of the IHS patients receiving services may only speak a native language and/or reside on a Native American Reservation, therefore, the Contractor must demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language differences. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by reference. The provision at 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition and is provided in full text. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION ?COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers and are included in the relative order of importance: (1) Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) ? 25 POINTS; (2) Resume or OF-612/OF-306, Application for Federal Employment ? 25 POINTS; (3) Practical Experience. The Contractor must describe past and current experience in the Laboratory Medical Technology ? 25 POINTS; (4) Two Letters of Reference ? 25 POINTS; Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The following FAR and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses are applicable: 52.204-4, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.215-5, 52.217-8, 52.223-5, 52.223-6, 52.224-1, 52.224-2, 52.229-3, 52.232-3, 52.232-18, 52.237-2, 52.237-3, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 52.245-1, 52.245-2, 52.249-12, 352.202-1, 352.223-70, 352.232-9, 352.270-2, 352.270-4, 352.270-6, and 352.270-7. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 with Alternate I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide full text copies of the FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov and http://www.hhs.gov/ogam/oam/procurement/hhsar.html. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: The Contractor shall provide evidence of, or submit a written response to, the technical evaluation factors in FAR 52.212-2. In addition, the Contractor shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its offer. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Offers shall be submitted to the Billings Area Indian Health Service, 2900 Fourth Avenue North, Room 304, Billings, Montana 59101, no later than 1:30 p.m., on September 24, 2004. The offer must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to this office, showing the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and your company?s name and address. Offers will also be accepted by e-mail at Jwindyboy@mail.ihs.gov or by fax at (406) 247-7108. Please make sure everything is submitted.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USPHS Indian Health Service, Fort Belknap Service Unit, Harlem, Montana
- Zip Code: 59066
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 59066
- Record
- SN00671720-W 20040915/040913212914 (fbodaily.com)
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