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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 31, 2012 FBO #3933
DOCUMENT

R -- Job Development for CWT Program - Attachment

Notice Date

8/29/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

624310 — Vocational Rehabilitation Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Acquisition (460);1601 Kirkwood Hwy.;Wilmington DE 19805
 

ZIP Code

19805
 

Solicitation Number

VA24412R1619
 

Response Due

8/30/2012
 

Archive Date

9/9/2012
 

Point of Contact

Rob Copper
 

E-Mail Address

994-2511,
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

STATEMENT OF WORK July 25, 2012 (1) Job Development/ Contract Procurement Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Survey Preparation (CARF) (2) The awarded contractor must identify community-based vocational opportunities in the form of TWE assignments and/or competitive SE placements for veteran participants in the CWT Program.(see attachment A and B) The contractor must meet with prospective company officials to query interest and discuss potential transitional work agreements or competitive SE jobs. Facts to be determined include: type of work and work conditions, hours worked per shift, skill sets needed, hourly rate charged, dress code, standard company rules, eliminating factors, and other vital information necessary for veteran screening. It is necessary for the contractor to conduct an on-site review of the proposed TWE assignment or SE placement, with a report of same to CWT staff, to examine the site for work place safety, and to become familiar with work place culture. Final inspection and oversight, for purposes of ensuring work place safety, remain the ultimate responsibility of the VA medical center Safety Officer and/or CWT program staff. Consideration of available transportation is a critical element in identifying an appropriate site. The contractor must evaluate transportation availability to and from a company prior to determining site eligibility and/or making a recommendation for a TWE assignment, or SE placement. "When transportation is unavailable, but the opportunity is otherwise good, the VA CWT, may, at its option, accept the referral and pay the contractor for the referral." If VA is unable to arrange the transportation, then it shall not be considered an opportunity within the meaning of the contract and the VA does not pay for the opportunity. Once a potential job opportunity is identified and developed, the contractor must present findings on the identified company to local CWT management, providing critical elements necessary to determine the clinical suitability for a potential TWE assignment or SE placement; specific worker requirements; general working conditions, etc. VHA CWT staff determines the suitability of the worksite, the work experience, and assign the appropriate veteran to those opportunities deemed suitable. Decisions of the VHA CWT staff regarding suitability of the job opportunities are final. NOTE: The contractor will channel necessary assessment information on the status of the additional types of job placements with the company. The awarded contractor(s) must meet with CWT Management to assist in the preparation of Carf Accreditation. The contractor must have demonstrated past experience in the CARF Survey Accreditation Process. Factors to be determined include: following the CARF Preparation Manual Guidelines, experience of the contractor in successfully obtaining and maintaining CARF Accreditation. It is necessary for the contractor to conduct an on-site review of the CWT Program, with a report of same to CWT staff, to examine the site for CARF Adherence, and to become familiar with work place culture. Final inspection and oversight, for purposes of ensuring CARF Accreditation, remain the ultimate responsibility of the VA Medical Center CWT program staff. The contractor must evaluate CARF Preparedness of the VA CWT. Contractor ™s duties will include site visits at the VA Medical Center to assist in Carf Preparation to include: collection of Carf Documents such as Organization Charts, Policies, Guidelines, Surveys, Technology, Safety, Fiscal, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Surveys, Program Improvement, Service Delivery, Employment Services, Community Services and any required CARF Activities needed to gain accreditation. Contract will run 365 days from the date it is awarded. The Contract may be renewed based on performance. (3.) The CWT Transitional Work Experience is a program that needs to be developed out in the community due to the demand of veterans for the program. The current wait for the VAMC TWE Program is 5 months. The program can be set up with employers in the community and a contractor is needed to develop worksites in the community. Wilmington VAMC CWT Program has learned that it must seek CARF Accreditation with the next two years. A Carf Survey is a detailed examination of an agency and the services it provides veterans in the program. Wilmington VAMC is new to the CARF Process and can benefit from guidance from a contractor who is familiar and has successfully been through the process. (4.) The expected period of performance for implementation will be 10-01-12 to 09-30-13. Work at the Government Site shall not take place on Federal Holidays or weekends unless directed by the contracting officer. (5.) Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed Price. (6.) The Contractor will provided services at Wilmington VAMC and the community. Please be sure to e-mial me your proposal(s) by 8/30/12 no later than 2:00pm to Robert.Copper@va.gov.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/WiVAMROC460/WiVAMROC460/VA24412R1619/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA244-12-R-1619 VA244-12-R-1619.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=460186&FileName=VA244-12-R-1619-000.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=460186&FileName=VA244-12-R-1619-000.doc

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;1601 Kirkwood Hwy.;Wilmington DE

Zip Code: 19805
 

Record

SN02860969-W 20120831/120830000738-a27bac229e3a0d3022ee61fbcebc7255 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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