Operational Contracts Division, Services Branch, AFDTC/PKOV, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862

R -- PROVIDE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, AFMC REGIONAL HOSPITAL, EGLIN AFB FL SOL F08651-98-Q-1357 DUE 071598 POC Point of Contact is Alice Buckley, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4802 ext 5261, Rickey C. Dean, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4418 ext 5266 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 and FAR 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F08651-98-Q-1357 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. This requirement is a 100% small business set aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code 7338; size standard $5.0. The following contract line numbers apply to this solicitation: EST UNIT OF UNIT TOTAL ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY ISSUE PRICE AMOUNT (Basic Year) 0001 Transcription Services 12 MO 0002 Extended Service Hours EST 10 MH for Priority dictation (Option Year 1) 0003 Transcription Services 12 MO 0004 Extended Service Hours EST 10 MH for Priority dictation (Option Year 2) 0005 Transcription Services 12 MO 0006 Extended Service Hours EST 10 MH for Priority dictation (Option Year 3) 0007 Transcription Services 12 MO 0008 Extended Service Hours EST 10 MH for Priority dictation (Option Year 4) 0009 Transcription Services 12 MO 0010 Extended Service Hours EST 10 MH for Priority dictation Period of Performance: Basic Year: 1 Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99; Option Year 1: 1 Oct 99-30 Sep 2000; Option Year 2: 1 Oct 2000-30 Sep 2001; Option Year 3: 01 Oct 2001-30 Sep 2002; Option Year 4: 01 Oct 2002-30 Sep 2003. Acceptance and FOB are destination. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, 52.212-2 (evaluation factors: technical capability, price, and past performance) applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include with their offer a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items and the following clauses cited in this provision apply: 52.203-6; 52.203-10; 52.219-8; 52.219-14; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-41; 52.222-42 and 52.222-43; and DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. In subparagraph (b) the following clause applies: 252.205-7000. Offers shall be delivered no later than 3:00 PM CST, 15 Jul 98 to AFDTC/PKOV, 205 W D Ave, STE 541, Building 350, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6862. The 96 Medical Transcription Department (SGOXC), of the Support Squadron (MDSS), of the 96 Medical Group, Eglin AFB FL, has a need for a Medical Transcription contract to provide medical transcription services throughout the inpatient and outpatient clinics of the hospital. The requirement is for an estimated 1,050,000 standard lines of medical transcription annually. The government will provide adequate workspace to include desks, telephone access, utilities, and administrative supplies, computers, printers, dictation equipment, and Medical Transcription software required to perform this task. Contractor must provide adequate personnel trained in medical transcription, to provide the necessary work effort, and provide internal quality control to meet or exceed all industry standards. At least one American Association for Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT) Certified Medical Transcriptionist must be on site at all times. during normal duty hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday -- Friday. Offerors must be able to meet all military medical record requirements. This includes meeting a 4 duty hour turn-around time for History & Physical Reports, and a 16 duty hour turn-around time for other reports. They must be willing to work with future hardware, software and dictation equipment up-grades. Offerors will be required to enter all work into a tracking system and print management information upon request. All offerors shall comply with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO), OSHA, EOE, and Military Health standards. (0170)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0070 19980623\R-0015.SOL)