36C26125Q0019 OTPT Staffing VANCHCS.pdf

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(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C26125Q0019 09-30-2024

Joshua Barrios, joshua.barrios@va.gov 916-923-4559 10-15-2024

12:00 PM PDT

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan Park CA 95652

X 100

X

561320

$34 Million

N/A

X

Please see Performance Work Statements (PWSs).

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan CA 95652

FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

This is a Request for Quote to provide Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist Staffing Services in accordance with the Performance Work Statements (PWSs) contained herein.

Please refer to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and VAAR 852.273-73 for details on how to respond.

Offerors must be registered and listed as “Verified” as an SDVOSB concern in the VetCert database (available at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) on the date offers are due and at time of award.

Questions regarding this RFQ are due 10/11/2023 by 12:00 pm

PDT.

Questions and quotes shall be submitted by email only to joshua.barrios@va.gov.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

Emily Trinh Contracting Officer

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36C26125Q0019

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT – PHYSICAL THERAPIST

B.5 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.6 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.7 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

C.8 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

C.11 VAAR 852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA

BREACH COSTS (FEB 2023) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2023)

C.12 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.13 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.14 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.15 VAAR 852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

(OCT 2019)

C.16 VAAR 852.237-72 CRIME CONTROL ACT—REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE

(OCT 2019)

C.17 VAAR 852.237-74 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY (OCT 2019)

C.18 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 96

C.19 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.5 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.10 VAAR 852.273-70 LATE OFFERS (NOV 2021)

E.11 VAAR 852.273-73 EVALUATION - HEALTH-CARE RESOURCES (JAN 2003) .. 116

E.12 VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES (NOV 2021)

E.13 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer

Network Contracting Office (NCO 21)

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

[ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly [ ]

b. Semi-Annually [ ]

c. Other [X] Monthly in accordance with issued task orders

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: Invoices will be electronically submitted to the

Tungsten website at http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/. Tungsten direct vendor support number is 877-489-6135 for VA contracts. The VA-FSC pays all associated transaction fees for VA orders. During Implementation (technical set-up) Tungsten will confirm your Tax Payer ID Number with the VA-FSC. This process can take up to 5 business days to complete to ensure your invoice is automatically routed to your Certifying Official for approval and payment. In order to successfully submit an invoice to VA-FSC please review “Instructions for invoice entry” within Useful information & downloads on the Tungsten Website. All invoices submitted through Tungsten to the VA-FSC should mirror your current submission of Invoice. Clarification of additional requirements should be confirmed with your Certifying Official (your CO or buyer). The VA-FSC requires specific information in compliance with the Prompt Pay Act and Business Requirements. Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have questions about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

Tungsten Support Phone: 1-877-489-6135

Website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center

Phone: 1-877-353-9791 Email: vafsccshd@va.gov

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Contractor shall provide Occupational and Physical Therapist Staffing Services in accordance with the Performance Work Statements Contained herein. Quantities are considered estimated.

The guaranteed minimum award amount for this contract is $2,500.00. The maximum aggregate value of orders that can be placed under this contract is $6,900,000.00. The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract more than the guaranteed minimum award amount.

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NSP

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q518 - Medical - Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation

0001A

0.00 HR __________________ __________________

Martinez, Fairfield, Mare Island (Regular Time) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001B

Martinez, Fairfield, Mare Island (Overtime) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001C

Redding, Chico, Yreka, and Yuba City (Regular Time) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024

POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001D

Redding, Chico, Yreka, and Yuba City (Overtime) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001E

2,080.00 HR __________________ __________________

Sacramento and McClellan (Regular Time) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001F

Sacramento and McClellan (Overtime) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001G

Stockton, Sonora and Modesto (Regular Time) Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0001H

Stockton, Sonora and Modesto (Overtime)

POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002A

4,160.00 HR __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002D

POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

0002H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025

POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001E

POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1001H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002A

POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002F

POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

1002H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026

POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001G

POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2001H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002C

POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

2002H

POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027

POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3001H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002E

POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

3002H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028

POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001B

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001F

POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001G

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4001H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002A

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002B

POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002C

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002D

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002E

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002F

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002G

POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

4002H

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

1. GENERAL:

1.1. Services Provided: The Contractor shall provide Board Certified Occupational Therapy Services on site in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Northern California Health Care System.

1.2. Place(s) of Performance – Services will initially be provided at the following locations within VA Northern California Health Care System:

Full-time (1.0) Occupational Therapist: Sacramento VA Medical Center

1.2.1. Location of services required will vary as positions become vacant or are filled with permanent employees. The Contractor may be required to provide services at any of the following locations within VA Northern California Health Care System:

Auburn VA OPC, 11985 Heritage Oak Pl, Auburn, CA 95603 Chico VA OPC, 1601 Concord Avenue, Chico, CA 95928 Fairfield VA OPC, 103 Bodin Circle, Fairfield, CA 94535 Martinez VA OPC, 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 McClellan VA OPC, 5342 Dudley Boulevard, McClellan Park, CA 95652 Mare Island VA OPC, 201 Walnut Avenue, Mare Island, CA 94592 Modesto VA OPC, 1225 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355 Napa County VA, 650 Imperial Way, Napa, CA 94559 Redding VA OPC, 3455 Knighton Road, Redding, CA 96002 Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Sacramento, CA 95655 Sonora VA OPC, 13663 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370 Stockton VA OPC, 7777 Freedom Road, French Camp, CA 95231 Yreka VA OPC, 101 E. Oberlin Road, Yreka, CA 96907 Yuba City VA OPC, 425 Plumas Street, Yuba City, CA 95991

1.2.2. The CO shall notify the Contractor in writing, no less than 60 calendar days prior to the date services are required at the new location.

The contract will be modified to reflect approved changes. The Contractor shall provide Board Certified Occupational Therapy Services at the new site by the date required.

1.3. Authority: Title 38 USC 8153, Health Care Resources (HCR) sharing Authority.

1.4. Policy/Handbooks:

1.4.1. VA Directive 1663: Health Care Resources Contracting - Buying http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=347

1.4.2. VHA Directive 2006-041 “Veterans’ Health Care Service Standards” (expired but still in effect pending revision) https://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1443

1.4.3. VHA Handbook 1100.17: National Practitioner Data Bank Reports -http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2135

1.4.4. VHA Handbook 1100.18 Reporting And Responding To State Licensing Boards -http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1364

1.4.5. VHA Handbook 1100.19 Credentialing and Privileging -

http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2910

1.4.6. VHA Handbook 1907.01 Health Information Management and Health Records:

http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2791

1.4.7. Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) as amended

http://www.justice.gov/oip/foia_updates/Vol_XVII_4/page2.htm

1.5. Definitions/Acronyms: Terms used in this contract shall be interpreted as follows unless the context expressly requires a different construction and/or interpretation. In case of a conflict in language between the Definitions and other sections of this contract, the language in this section shall govern.

1.5.1. ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1.5.2. AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association, http://www.aota.org/

1.5.3. BLS: Basic Life Support

1.5.4. CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1.5.5. CDR: Contract Discrepancy Report

1.5.6. CEU: Certified Education Unit

1.5.7. CME: Continuing Medical Education

1.5.8. CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

1.5.9. Contracting Officer (CO): The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government with the authority to enter into and administer contracts and make related determinations and findings.

1.5.10. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A person

appointed by the CO to take necessary action to ensure the Contractor performs in accordance with and adheres to the specifications contained in the contract and to protect the interest of the Government. The COR shall report to the CO promptly any indication of non-compliance in order that appropriate action can be taken.

1.5.11. CPARS: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=347 https://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1443 http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2135 http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1364 http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2910 http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2791 http://www.justice.gov/oip/foia_updates/Vol_XVII_4/page2.htm http://www.aota.org/

1.5.12. CPRS: Computerized Patient Record System- electronic health record system used by the VA.

1.5.13. Credentialing: Credentialing is the systematic process of screening and evaluating qualifications and other credentials, including licensure, required education, relevant training and experience and current competence and health status.

1.5.14. DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency

1.5.15. ED: Emergency Department

1.5.16. FSMB: Federation of State Medical Boards

1.5.17. Full Time Equivalent (FTE): VA’s definition for full time employees working the equivalent of 80 hours every two weeks, 2080 hours per year. In calculating FTE, any hours not worked on national holidays shall not be included.

1.5.18. HHS: Department of Health and Human Services

1.5.19. HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

1.5.20. HR: Human Resources

1.5.21. ISO: Information Security Officer

1.5.22. Medical Emergency: a sudden onset of a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably result in: Permanently placing a patient's health in jeopardy, causing other serious medical consequences, causing impairments to body functions, or causing serious or permanent dysfunction of any body-organ or part.

1.5.23. MOD: Medical Officer of the Day

1.5.24. National Provider Identifier (NPI): NPI is a standard, unique 10-digit numeric identifier required by HIPAA. The Veterans Health Administration must use NPIs in all HIPAA-standard electronic transactions for individual (health care practitioners) and organizational entities (medical centers).

1.5.25. Non-Contract Provider: Any person, organization, agency, or entity that is not directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor or any of its subcontractors

1.5.26. POP: Period of Performance

1.5.27. PPD: Purified Protein Derivative

1.5.28. PWS: Performance Work Statement

1.5.29. Privileging (Clinical Privileging): Privileging is the process by which a practitioner, licensed for independent practice; e.g., without supervision, direction, required sponsor, preceptor, mandatory collaboration, etc.; is permitted by law and the facility to practice independently, to provide specific medical or other patient care services within the scope of the individual’s license, based upon the individual’s clinical competence as determined by peer references, professional experience, health status, education, training and licensure. Clinical privileges must be facility-specific and provider-specific.

1.5.30. QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1.5.31. Veterans Health Administration (VHA): The central office for administration of the VA medical centers through throughout the United States. The VHA is located in Washington, D.C.

1.5.32. Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN): The regional oversight for the VA medical centers.

1.5.33. VISTA (Veterans Integrated Systems Technology Architecture):

A PC based system that will capture and store clinical imagery, scanned documents and other non-textual data files and integrates them into patient’s medical record and with the hospital information system.

1.5.34. VetPro: A federal web-based credentialing program for healthcare providers.

1.5.35. VA: Unless identified with the name of a different VA medical facility, for purposes of this contract, this term shall mean the Northern California Health Care System Outpatient Clinic in Martinez.

2. QUALIFICATIONS:

2.1. Staff/Facility:

2.1.1. License: Contract Occupational Therapist(s) assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall have a current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All licenses held by the personnel working on this contract shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Contract Occupational Therapist(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract.

2.1.2. Board Certification: All contract Occupational Therapist(s) shall be board certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, http://www.nbcot.org/, and be currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency. All continuing http://www.nbcot.org/ http://www.nbcot.org/ education courses required for maintaining certification must be kept up to date at all times. Documentation verifying current certification shall be provided by the Contractor to the VA COR.

2.1.3. Credentialing and Privileging: Credentialing and privileging is to be done in accordance with the provisions of VHA Handbook 1100.19 referenced above. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that proposed Occupational Therapist(s) possesses the requisite credentials enabling the granting of privileges. No services shall be provided by any contract Occupational Therapist(s) prior to obtaining approval by the Professional Standards Board, Medical Executive Board and Medical Center Director.

2.1.3.1. If a contract Occupational Therapist(s) is not credentialed and privileged or has their credentials/privileges suspended or revoked, the Contractor shall furnish an acceptable substitute without any additional cost to the government.

2.1.4. Technical Proficiency: Contract Occupational Therapist(s) shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government’s requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Contractor shall provide documentation, upon request of the CO/COR, to verify current and ongoing competency, skills, certification and/or licensure related to the provision of care, treatment and/or services performed. Contractor shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experience, including any gaps in educational history for all contract Occupational Therapist(s). Contract Occupational Therapist(s) shall be responsible for abiding by the Facility's Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations (referenced herein) that govern medical staff behavior.

2.1.5. EXPERIENCE: The Occupational Therapist must have a minimum of one year of inpatient rehabilitation experience for inpatient rehabilitation. For outpatient rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist must have a minimum of one year in outpatient ortho and neuro experience.

2.1.6. Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Certified Education Unit (CEU) Requirements: Contractor shall provide the COR copies of current CMEs as required or requested by the VA. Contract Occupational Therapist(s) registered or certified by national/medical associations shall continue to meet the minimum standards for CME to remain current. Contractor shall report CME hours to the credentials office for tracking. These documents are required for both privileging and re-privileging. Failure to provide this information shall result in loss of privileges for contract Occupational Therapist(s).

2.1.7. Training (ACLS, BLS, CPRS and VA MANDATORY): Contractor shall meet all VA educational requirements and mandatory course requirements defined herein; all training must be completed by the contract Occupational Therapist(s) as required by the VA.

(1) VA Privacy & Information Security Awareness & Rules of Behavior (TMS) – 1.5 hrs.

(2) Privacy & HIPAA Focused Training (TMS) – 1.5 hrs.

(3) CPRS (TMS) – 2.0 hrs.

2.1.8. Standard Personnel Testing (PPD, etc.): Contractor shall provide the CO and COR with proof of the following tests for all Occupational Therapist(s) who will be performing services under the contract. Such information shall be provided within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift. Tests shall be current within the past year.

2.1.8.1. TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative reaction to PPD testing for all contract Occupational Therapist(s). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive PPD results. The PPD test shall be repeated annually.

2.1.8.2. RUBELLA TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of immunization for all contract Occupational Therapist(s) for measles, mumps, rubella or a rubella titer of 1.8 or greater. If the titer is less than 1.8, a rubella immunization shall be administered with follow-up documentation to the

COR.

2.1.8.3. OSHA REGULATION CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: Contractor shall provide generic self-study training for all contract Occupational Therapist(s); provide their own Hepatitis B vaccination series at no cost to the VA if they elect to receive it; maintain an exposure determination and control plan;

maintain required records; and ensure that proper follow-up evaluation is provided following an exposure incident. The VA shall notify the Contractor of any significant communicable disease exposures as appropriate. Contractor shall adhere to current CDC/HICPAC Guidelines for Infection Control in health care personnel (as published in the American Journal for Infection Control (AJIC) 1998; 26:289-354 http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/InfectControl98.pdf) for disease control.

Contractor shall provide follow up documentation of clearance to return to the workplace prior to their return.

2.1.8.4. INFLUENZA VACCINATION: Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

2.1.8.5. COVID VACCINATION: Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/InfectControl98.pdf

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

2.1.9. National Provider Identifier (NPI): NPI is a standard, unique 10-digit numeric identifier required by HIPAA. The VHA must use NPIs in all HIPAA-standard electronic transactions for individual (health care practitioners) and organizational entities (medical centers). The Contractor shall have or obtain appropriate NPI and if pertinent the Taxonomy Code confirmation notice issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) be provided to the Contracting Officer with the quote.

2.1.10. DEA (as required): Contractor shall provide copy of current DEA certificate in California where services will be provided under this contract.

2.1.11. Conflict of Interest: The Contractor and all contract Occupational Therapist(s) are responsible for identifying and communicating to the CO and COR conflicts of interest at the time of quote and during the entirety of contract performance. At the time of quote, the Contractor shall provide a statement which describes, in a concise manner, all relevant facts concerning any past, present, or currently planned interest (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) or actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest relating to the services to be provided.

The Contractor shall also provide statements containing the same information for any identified consultants or subcontractors who shall provide services. The Contractor must also provide relevant facts that show how it’s organizational and/or management system or other actions would avoid or mitigate any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest.

These statements shall be in response to the VAAR provision 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (Jan 2008) and fully outlined in response to the subject attachment in Section D of the solicitation document.

2.1.12. Citizenship Related Requirements:

2.1.12.1. The Contractor certifies that the Contractor shall comply with any and all legal provisions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 as Amended, its related laws and regulations enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S Department of Labor as these may relate to non-immigrant foreign nationals working under contract or subcontract for the Contractor while providing services to Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals.

https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fvaccines%2Fstay-up-to-date.html%3FCDC_AA_refVal%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cdc.gov%252Fcoronavirus%252F2019-ncov%252Fvaccines%252Ffully-vaccinated.html&data=05%7C02%7C%7C3a8d8a1000914faa847408dcd9bab2d8%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638624643086098846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6A%2FcnDKhv1MMWHqdvLkVHy2r7ez7rg6I8txLW4uWJg0%3D&reserved=0

2.1.12.2. While performing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ, contract or subcontract with an illegal alien; foreign national non-immigrant who is in violation their status, as a result of their failure to maintain or comply with the terms and conditions of their admission into the United States. Additionally, the Contractor is required to comply with all “E-Verify” requirements consistent with “Executive Order 12989” and any related pertinent Amendments, as well as applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.

2.1.12.3. If the Contractor fails to comply with any requirements outlined in the preceding paragraphs or its Agency regulations, the Department of Veterans Affairs may, at its discretion, require that the foreign national who failed to maintain their legal status in the United States or otherwise failed to comply with the requirements of the laws administered by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S Department of Labor, shall be prohibited from working at the Contractor’s place of business that services Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals; or other place where the Contractor provides services to veterans who have been referred by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and shall form the basis for termination of this contract for breach.

2.1.12.4. This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.1.12.5. The Contractor agrees to obtain a similar certification from its subcontractors. The certification shall be made as part of the offerors response to the RFQ using the subject attachment of the solicitation document.

2.1.13. Annual Office of Inspector General (OIG) Statement: In accordance with HIPAA and the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1977, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has established a list of parties and entities excluded from Federal health care programs. Specifically, the listed parties and entities may not receive Federal Health Care program payments due to fraud and/or abuse of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

2.1.13.1. Therefore, Contractor shall review the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities on the HHS OIG web site at http://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/index.asp to ensure that the proposed contract Occupational Therapist(s) is not listed. Contractor should note that any excluded individual or entity that submits a claim for reimbursement to a Federal health care program, or causes such a claim to be submitted, may be subject to a Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) for each item or service furnished during a period that the person was excluded and may also be subject to treble damages for the amount claimed for each item or service. CMP’s may also be http://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/index.asp imposed against the Contractor that employ or enter into contracts with excluded individuals to provide items or services to Federal program beneficiaries.

2.1.13.2. By submitting their quote, the Contractor certifies that the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities has been reviewed and that the Contractors are and/or firm is not listed as of the date the offer was signed.

2.1.14. Clinical/Professional Direction: The qualifications of Contractor personnel are subject to review by the VA Chief, Occupational Therapy or his/her clinical designee. Clinical/Professional direction of all clinical personnel covered by this contract will be provided by the VA Chief, Occupational Therapy and/or his/her designee. A clinical COR may be appointed, however, only the CO is authorized to consider any contract modification request and/or make changes to the contract during the administration of the resultant contract.

2.1.15. Non Personal Healthcare Services: The parties agree that the Contractor and all contract Occupational Therapist(s) shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose.

2.1.16. Inherent Government Functions: Contractor and Contract Occupational Therapist(s) shall not perform inherently governmental functions. This includes, but is not limited to, determination of agency policy, determination of Federal program priorities for budget requests, direction and control of government employees (outside a clinical context), selection or non-selection of individuals for Federal Government employment including the interviewing of individuals for employment, approval of position descriptions and performance standards for Federal employees, approving any contractual documents, approval of Federal licensing actions and inspections, and/or determination of budget policy, guidance, and strategy.

2.2. No Employee Status: The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting Contract Occupational Therapist(s) furnishing services. To carry out this responsibility, the Contractor shall provide or certify that the following is provided for all their staff providing services under the resultant contract:

Workers’ compensation

Professional liability insurance

Health examinations

Income tax withholding, and

Social security payments.

2.3. Tort Liability: The Federal Tort Claims Act does not cover Contractor or contract Occupational Therapist(s). When a Contractor or contract Occupational Therapist(s) has been identified as a provider in a tort claim, the

Contractor shall be responsible for notifying their legal counsel and/or insurance carrier. Any settlement or judgment arising from a Contractor’s (or contract Occupational Therapist(s)) action or non-action shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and/or insurance carrier.

2.4. Key Personnel:

2.4.1. The VA Full Time Equivalency (FTE) for the services required is 2080 hours = 1.0 VA FTE. FTE is defined by VA as a minimum of 80 hours every two weeks and does not include holidays.

2.4.2. The number of Board Certified Occupational Therapists required to be on site on a daily basis is one 1.0 FTE as defined in paragraph Hours of Operation in this section.

2.5. Emergency Substitutions: During the first ninety (90) calendar days of performance, the Contractor shall make NO substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the CO, in writing, within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below. After 90 days, the Contractor shall submit the information required below to the CO at least 15 calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

2.5.1. The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the CO.

Proposed substitutes shall have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The CO will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on the proposed substitutes. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

2.5.2. For temporary substitutions where the key person shall not be reporting to work for three (3) consecutive work days or more, the Contractor shall provide a qualified replacement for the key person. The substitute shall have comparable qualifications to the key person. Any period exceeding two weeks will require the procedure as stated above.

2.5.3. The Government reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any Contractor personnel at any time after performance begins, if personal or professional conduct jeopardizes patient care or interferes with the regular and ordinary operation of the facility. Breaches of conduct include intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use, theft, patient abuse, dereliction or negligence in performing directed tasks, or other conduct resulting in formal complaints by patient or other staff members to designated Government representatives. Standards for conduct shall mirror those prescribed by current federal personnel regulations. Should the COR; VA Chief, Occupational Therapy or designee show documented clinical problems or continual unprofessional behavior/actions with any contract Occupational Therapist(s), s/he may request, without cause, immediate replacement of said contract Occupational Therapist(s).

2.5.4. The CO and COR shall deal with issues raised concerning Contract Occupational Therapist(s)’ conduct. The final arbiter on questions of acceptability is the CO.

2.6. Contingency Plan: Because continuity of care is an essential part of VA’s medical services, The Contractor shall have a contingency plan in place to be utilized if the contract Occupational Therapist(s) leaves Contractor’s employment or is unable to continue performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

3. VA HOURS OF OPERATION/SCHEDULING:

3.1. VA Business Hours: Occupational Therapy Clinic operates from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

3.2. Work Schedule: The full-time Contract Occupational Therapist shall perform services Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for a total of 40 hours per week. A 30-minute lunch break will be provided.

3.2.1. Contractor shall notify the COR about any obstacles to meeting this performance measure.

3.2.2. Contract Occupational Therapist shall be available and present in clinic during normal clinic hours as indicated above.