Q -- GASTROENTEROLOGIST (MD)

Notice Date

October 23, 2000

Contracting Office

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer, 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295

ZIP Code

71101-4295

Solicitation Number

RFQ 667-07-01

Response Due

November 6, 2000

Point of Contact

Al Negron 318-424-6062, or Dennis Deyoung 318-424-6084

E-Mail Address

jose.negron@med.va.gov (jose.negron@med.va.gov)

Description

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 procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only document to be issued. A formal solicitation WILL NOT be issued. This Notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition 97-19. RFQ 667-07-01 should be referenced on the quote. The Standard Classification (SIC) for this procurement is 8099 and the small business size standard is gross annual receipts NTE $5.0 million. This procurement is unrestricted. Requirement: The Overton Brooks VAMC, 510 East Stoner Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101, has an emergent need for a Board Certified or Board Elegilble (Board Elegible candidates can not exceed 4 years from the date they became elegible) Gastroenterologist Physician to provide GI and management services to veteran patients and eligible beneficiaries. Services shall be required 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Holidays. Overton Brooks VAMC, intends to solicit Quotes and award a firm, fixed price contract under the authority of Title 38 USC Section 8153. The contract is for a 12 months. The VA reserves the write to reduced the term of the contract with a 30 day notice if the recruitment efforts prove successful. Gastroenterologist shall be a citizen of the United States and shall hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia and shall be proficient in the English language, both spoken and written. The Gastroenterologist shall perform the following functions at this facility: (1) Provide inpatient consultations in gastroenterology; (2) Conduct general hepatology and gastroenterology outpatient clinic services; (3) Be responsible for appropriate documentation of clinic notes, consultations, and procedure notes; (4) Perform routine/emergency diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy lab procedures, including but not limited to: Conscious sedation; Esophago-Gastroduodenscopy; Colonoscopy; ERCP; Liver biopsy; Paracentesis; and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tube placement; (5) Provide Gastroenterology on-call coverage as required. CLAUSES The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror -- Commercial Items (Oct 2000) applies to this acquisition. There is not an addenda to these provisions. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/the address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (End of Clause); FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. (MAR 1989), with a 2 week written notice; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), "..September 30, 1998.."; and FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), paragraph (a) "..$1,000,000.00.." The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jun 2000) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225-3, But American Act -- Supplies. Companies not in possession of the full text of FAR 52.212-3, (Oct 2000) may contact this office or you may access any clause electronically from the above mentioned Internet addresses. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award made be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Al Negron (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6062; fax: (318) 424-6078. Quotations are due by 3:30 pm CST, Nov 6, 2000. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-07-01, on your quotation. The starting date will be immediately after credentials could be established.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001025/QSOL005.HTM (W-297 SN504957)