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Q -- TWO DENTAL ASSISTANTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOL F0469399Q0017 DUE 032999 POC Contact, Mark McInnis, 310/363-0285/Contracting Officer, Kenneth D. Clemens, 310/363-5088 Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The contractor shall provide two qualified dental assistants who will be responsible for providing assistance to the dentist at the LAAFB dental clinic. The assistants will receive and prepare patients for dental treatment, prepare materials and equipment for use by the dentist, assist dentist at chairside or bedside in the treatment of patients, taking dental radiographs and maintaining records related to appointments, examinations, treatment and supplies. The assistants may work in general dentistry or in a specialized field of dentistry such as prosthodontics or oral surgery. A dental assistant may perform such basic supportive dental procedures of the following under the general supervision of a licensed dentist: (1) Extra-oral duties or functions specified by the supervising dentist, and (2) Operation of dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the dental assistant has complied with the requirements of Section 1656 of the code. A dental assistant may perform such basic supportive dental procedures as the following under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist when done so pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist and will be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist: (1) Take impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, (2) Apply non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents, (3) Remove post-extraction and periodontal dressings, (4) Placement of elastic orthodontic separators, (5) Remove orthodontic separators, (6) Assist in the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia or sedation; however, a dental assistant shall not start the administration of the gases and shall not adjust the flow of the gases unless instructed to do so by the dentist who shall be present at the patient's chairside at the implementation of their instructions. This regulation shall not be constructed to prevent any person from taking appropriate action in the event of a medical emergency, (7) Hold anterior matrices, (8) Remove sutures, (9) Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures, (10) Seat adjusted retainers or headgears, including appropriate instructions, (11) Check for loose bands, (12) Remove arch wires, (13) Remove ligature ties, (14) Apply topical fluoride, after scaling and polishing by the supervision dentist r a registered dental hygienist, (15) Place and remove rubber dams, and (16) Place, wedge and remove matrices. The following clauses will be applicable for this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues, and 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance. The required liability insurance for this acquisition is $1,000,000. Include a complete copy of the provision 52.212-3 with your offer. The clauses that are applicable from 52.212-5 are 52.222-26 Equal opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative action for disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, 52.222-36 Affirmative action for handicapped workers, 52.222-37 Employment reports on disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, 52.225-3 Buy American act-supplies, 52.222-41 service contract act of 1965 as amended, and 52.222-44 Fair labor standards act and service contract act-Price adjustments. The selection criteria is as follows, 52-212-2, price and past performance. The financing clause 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Commercial Items will be used for this request. This request is being set-aside for a small woman owned business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8049. The two assistants will be hired by the LAAFB dental clinic for the period of April 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999. The hours of performance are 0645-1600 hours with a lunch break from 1145-1300 hours. The contractor shall provide and maintain uniforms for the assigned personnel. The required uniform is medical whites (slacks and shirts) and white hospital shoes (water resistant). Protective equipment will be provided. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. All interested parties must be registered in the Central Contract Registor to due business with the federal government. See wage determination rate NO. 94-2048 REV (10) area: Los Angeles/Santa Ana. Call or fax bids, including the solicitation number (99Q0017) to Mark McInnis at 310-363-0285 (phone) or 310-363-2463 (fax). Bids are due by 1600 on Monday the 29th of March, 1999. Estimated award date is 1600 on Tuesday the 30th of March, 1999. All times are Pacific Standard Time.***** Posted 03/23/99 (W-SN311726). (0082)

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