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R -- TEMPORARY ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL SERVICES. SOL RFP-15-99-HHS-OS DUE 061199 POC Point of Contact: Cheryl Howe, Contract Specialist, 202-690-5552 This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested in response to the following statement of work and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for proposal, RFP-15-99-HHS-OS. This solicitation document and its incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-11. The period of performance shall be from the effective date of contract award through September 30, 1999, with two option years. All work is to be performed in Washington, D.C. No relocation or daily travel expenses will be provided. Award of a Task Order type contract with Labor Hour task orders is anticipated. The government's intent is to made a single award to one firm for all required types of labor; however, if firms propose only partial lots, such as only paralegals, the government will consider making multiple awards to obtain full coverage. Statement of Work: The DHHS Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) needs temporary attorney and paralegal services to support its effort to reduce a backlog of pending health care enforcement cases. The DAB provides the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and Appellate level review of enforcement actions proposed by DHHS agencies against health care providers. Cases involve alleged failures of health care providers to comply with laws and regulations designed to protect federally-funded health care programs against theft, fraud, and substandard care. Cases are adversarial proceedings requiring the analysis of complex factual and legal issues. Remedies may include termination from federal programs and civil monetary penalties. Cases may require lengthy in-person hearings. Temporary services are needed to reduce the numbers of pending cases by providing paralegal and attorney support: 1) to review case files and review and/or prepare drafts ofnecessary orders, rulings, and/or decisions; 2) to assist with hearings and management of the possibly voluminous case records; 3) to assist with docketing of cases and issuance of DAB correspondence; 4) to assist the DAB's ALJs by traveling to hearings as needed; 5) to provide legal research as needed to analyze applicable laws and regulations and Department policy. The following labor categories will be established for this effort: Junior Paralegal, Mid-level Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Attorney, Senior Attorney, and Clerical Staff. (End Statement of Work) Proposals will be evaluated on the technical proposal/resumes (34 points), past performance (33 points) and pricing (33 points). The technical proposal shall consist of a cover sheet on letterhead stationary listing the RFP being responded to, the offeror's name, location, and telephone/fax numbers, a brief statement indicating understanding of the requirements and the resumes of the proposed personnel being provided. The resumes must indicate and will be evaluated on the following minimum qualifications: Junior Paralegal -- Paralegal certificate and one year of relevant legal experience. Two additional years of relevent paralegal work experience may be substituted for the paralegal certificate. Mid-level Paralegal -- Paralegal certificate and at least two years of relevant legal experience. Two Additional years of relevent paralegal work experience may be substituted for the paralegal certificate. Senior Paralegal -- Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate and at least two years of relevant legal experience. A law degree may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate requirements. Attorney -- Law school graduate; member in good standing of any state bar (including the District of Columbia); at least two years experience practicing law. Senior Attorney -- Law school graduate; member in good standing of any state bar (including the District of Columbia); and at least three years of experience practicing law including at least six months of litigation experience. Resumes need not be provided for Clerical Staff as they will not be included in the technical evaluation. The firm providing the temporary personnel must list 3 references for past performance evaluation that include a brief description of services/personnel provided, a contact name and a current phone and fax number. The services referenced must have been performed during the last three years and should be similar to the requested services. The pricing shall be submitted using the following format. Travel costs mentioned as a possibility in 4) of the statement of work shall be handled on an as needed/per task order basis and should not be included as part of the pricing proposal. BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Junior Paralegal -- $_________/hour x 1440 hours = $__________. Midlevel Paralegal -- $__________/hour x 2400 hours = $__________. Senior Paralegal -- $__________/hour x 960 hours = $__________. Attorney -- $_________/hour x 800 hours = $__________. Senior Attorney -- $__________/hour x 480 hours = $__________. Clerical Staff -- $__________/hour x 1440 hours = $__________. TOTAL BASIC PERIOD: $__________. OPTION I: Junior Paralegal -- $_________/hour x 6000 hours = $__________. Midlevel Paralegal -- $__________/hour x 4000 hours = $__________. Senior Paralegal -- $__________/hour x 2000 hours = $__________. Attorney -- $_________/hour x 2000 hours = $__________. Senior Attorney -- $__________/hour x 1000 hours = $__________. Clerical Staff -- $__________/hour x 6000 hours = $__________. TOTAL OPTION I PERIOD: $__________. OPTION II: Junior Paralegal -- $_________/hour x 6000 hours = $__________. Midlevel Paralegal -- $__________/hour x 4000 hours = $__________. Senior Paralegal -- $__________/hour x 2000 hours = $__________. Attorney -- $_________/hour x 2000 hours = $__________. Senior Attorney -- $__________/hour x 1000 hours = $__________. Clerical Staff -- $__________/hour x 6000 hours = $__________. TOTAL OPTION II PERIOD: $__________. The hourly rate given must be supported by a detailed breakdown indicating how it was derived, or, if the hourly rate is a previously established commercial or government rate, offeror may submit copies of prior invoices paid and add documentation for any changes made in the option year pricing. Submissions shall consist of a pricing proposal, a technical proposal, and a list of references (an original and two copies of each). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer (as part of the pricing proposal). The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Any clauses or provisions referenced in this notice can be accessed through the Internet address that follows: http://www.arnet.gov Offers are due June 11, 1999, by 12:00 Noon EST, at the following location: Department of Health and Human Services, OS/Office of Acquisition Management, Room 443H, Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201, ATTN: Cheryl Howe. The contact point shall be Cheryl Howe, 202-690-5552. Amendments to this solicitation, if any, shall also be published as a Commerce Business Daily synopsis. Posted 06/03/99 (D-SN338618). (0154)

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