REVISED SF1449 SOLICITATION DOCUMENT 36C26323Q0983 REVISED.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

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

618-24-1-4005-0003

36C26323Q0983 08-15-2023

John Becker 605-585-3908 09-25-2023

11:00 AM CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105 John Becker john.becker3@va.gov

X 100

X

621512

$19 Million

N/A

X

Minneapolis MN VA Hospital One Veterans Drive

Minneapolis MN 55417

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

Electronic Invoicing

See CONTINUATION Page

Mobile MRI Service with MRI Technician and Assistants to support the Minneapolis MN VA Hospital, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis MN 55417. See Performance Work Statement and Price/Cost Schedule for additional information.

This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) set aside. Offerors shall be registered and verified in the SBA VetCert and System for Award Management upon submission of quote and prior to contract award.

Evaluation of Offers: FAR 13, Comparative Evaluation See FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions to Offerors and FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products and Services for specific documentation to be submitted with offer

Two (2) Option Periods are included in the contract but there is NO GUARANTEE they will be exercised unless there is a delay with facility construction efforts in building a new radiology wing.

See CONTINUATION Page

618-3640160-4005-822200-2625-0100410T5 618-24-1-4005-0003

X X

X one(1)

John Becker

VA-VHA-2020-BEE57D1B

36C26323Q0983

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 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...43

C.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

(FEB 2023)

C.9 VAAR 852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA

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

C.10 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.12 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.13 VAAR 852.237-74 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY (OCT 2019)

C.14 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.15 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..61

C.16 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

C.17 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT IMMIGATION CERTIFICATION

D.2 ATTACHMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT CERTIFICATION

D.3 ATTACHMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

D.4 ATTACHMENT SUBCONTRACTING LIMITATION CERTIFICATE

D.5 ATTACHMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

D.6 ATTAXCHMENT SCA WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-4945 MINNESOTA

HENNEPIN COUNTY MRI SERVICE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

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

E.11 VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES (NOV 2021)

E.12 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.13 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

Business Name:

Unique SAM Entity:

Contact Person:

Email:

Phone:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer

Name: John Becker

Email: John.becker3@va.gov

Phone: 605-585-3908

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

• Monthly or Upon Completion of Work or a period agreed between the Contractor and Government.

• Contractor shall submit final invoice on any services performed no later than 30 days after end of the period of performance of the purchase order or contract. This ensures timely closeout of purchase orders and/or contracts.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72

5. INVOICING: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

mailto:John.becker3@va.gov http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

• Tungsten Network web link. Website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/

• Tungsten’s Email Assistance: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com

• Tungsten’s Contact Phone: 1-877-489-6135 for support or 1-877-752-0900 for Client

Services.

• VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

• VA FSC email: vafsccshd@va.gov

• VA FSC Contact Phone: 877-353-9791

6. VA ISSUED BADGE: Contract employees may be required to obtain a VA Identification Badge. Determination of badging will be made by the VA Health Care System Technical Representative.

• Background investigations and special agreement checks: All contractor personnel are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work is: National Agency Check (NAC). Contract employees may be required to submit fingerprints and undergo a background check.

• Employee training requirements are applicable to the level of access granted to the contractor. All contractor personnel are subject to the same level of training as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information.

• This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access.

• Contract employees will be required to obtain a favorable National Criminal History

Check (NCHC) before a Notice to Proceed is provided by the Contracting Officer for contract employee to provide services under the contract.

7. VA REQUIRED TRAINING: Contract employees may be required to complete VA training prior to and annually to retain information systems access. Determination of training courses will be made by the VA Health Care System Technical Representative. Contract employees shall remain current on all training requirements throughout the life of the contract. Contract employee(s) who are delinquent in training will lose access to IT systems which may impact contract performance.

• PRIVACY AND HIPAA FOCUSED TRAINING (VA TMS ID: 10203)

• VA PRIVACY AND INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS AND RULES OF

BEHAVIOR (VA TMS ID: 10176)

8. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19.

a. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

(1) Documentation requirements:

(a) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID- 19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination

(2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date.

Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

(3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ mailto:VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

(4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

b. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website:

COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

(1) Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

c. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.”

d. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

9. CONTRACTOR ATTIRE AND IDENTIFICATION. The Contractor shall wear industry clothing that enables easy recognition as a “Contract Employee.” Clothing shall present a neat, distinctive appearance; shall be clean and maintained in good repair; and shall be worn as designed by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall wear appropriate clothing with logo identifying the contractor’s and employee’s name. The Contractor’s attire and presentation shall be appropriate per industry standard.

10. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. The Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the buildings. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, Local and facility safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract period. The Contractor shall keep abreast of and comply with changes in these regulations and codes applicable to the contract. The Contractor shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire and/or disaster events. The Contractor shall display approved warning devices in all areas where operations may cause traffic obstruction or personnel hazard.

11. SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS REQUIREMENT, if applicable. Contractor shall provide hourly wages in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage Determinations and FAR Subpart 22.10 (Service Contract Labor Standards); USDOL Wage Determinations are attached in Section D below. For guidance on Service Contract Labor Standards and to find the nearest USDOL resource, please refer to https://www.dol.gov/whd/local/index.htm.

12. VETS-4212 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (for contracts awarded over $150,000.00).

Contractor shall complete VETS-4212 reporting in accordance with FAR requirements.

Reference. Please refer to https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 for guidance on completing the required VETS-4212 report.

• FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans

• FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fcovid19screen%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C180e5dd7385a45f5f9d008d98dcf9308%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637696745032835994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RjM8G3wtcdUl2EgrU7ne4TYJ3m1ypptmAQYiJNIyqdE%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fcovid19screen%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C180e5dd7385a45f5f9d008d98dcf9308%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637696745032835994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RjM8G3wtcdUl2EgrU7ne4TYJ3m1ypptmAQYiJNIyqdE%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fcovid19screen%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C180e5dd7385a45f5f9d008d98dcf9308%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637696745032835994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RjM8G3wtcdUl2EgrU7ne4TYJ3m1ypptmAQYiJNIyqdE%3D&reserved=0 https://www.dol.gov/whd/local/index.htm https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212

13. SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING (for contracts awarded over $500,000.00), if applicable. Service Contract reporting, to be completed by the contractor, is required for service contracts and orders as following are checked off under Section C, FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items). The contractor shall report the information via the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://beta.sam.gov. The information is collected through SAM and included in the agency service contract inventory. Contractors shall log in annually to their SAM profile to complete the service contract inventory reporting requirements. Contractors performing on covered contracts must report their information between October 1 and October 31 each year. Agencies are required to review contractor input and work with them to make revisions, if and as necessary, by November 30 each year.

• FAR 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirement

• FAR 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery

Contracts (as applicable) Contractors shall log in annually to their SAM profile to complete the service contract inventory reporting requirements. Contractors performing on covered contracts must report their information between October 1 and October 31 each year. Agencies are required to review contractor input and work with them to make revisions, if and as necessary, by November 30 each year.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

0002 9/21/2023 https://beta.sam.gov/

B.2 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Under the authority of Public Law 104-262 and 38 USC 8153, the contractor agrees to provide Health Care Resources in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, to furnish to and at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis MN VA Hospital, the services and prices specified in the Section entitled Schedule of Supplies/Services of this contract.

1. SERVICES:

a. The services specified in the Sections entitled Schedule of Supplies/Services and Special Contract Requirements may be changed by written modification to this contract.

b. Other necessary personnel for the operation of the services contracted for at the VA will be provided by the VA at levels mutually agreed upon which are compatible with the safety of the patient and personnel and with quality medical care programming.

c. The services to be performed by the contractor will be performed in accordance with VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the medical staff by laws of the VA facility.

2. TERM OF CONTRACT:

This contract is effective one year from date of award plus two (2) one-year options that may be exercised by the VA. The contract is subject to the availability of funds. The contractor shall perform no services after September 30 of any year until the Contracting Officer authorizes such services in writing.

3. QUALIFICATIONS:

Personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall be licensed in a 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.

The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VA Chief of Staff and approval by the VA Facility Director. Each person assigned to work under this contract shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota.

4. WORK HOURS:

a. The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor will not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services during off-duty hours as described below.

b. The following terms have the following meanings:

(1) Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(2) Off-Duty hours: Friday through Monday, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

(3) National Holidays: The 10 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

New Years Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas AND any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

5. PERSONNEL POLICY:

The contractor shall be responsible for protecting the personnel furnishing services under this contract. To carry out this responsibility, the contractor shall provide the following for these personnel:

- general liability

- workers compensation

- professional liability insurance

- health examinations

- income tax withholding, and

- social security payments.

The parties agree that the contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose.

6. RECORD KEEPING:

The VA Medical Center, Minneapolis MN VA Hospital shall establish and maintain a record keeping system that will record the hours worked by the contractor employee(s). Contractor's employee(s) shall report to Mary Shaw Administrative Officer, or designee upon arrival at the Minneapolis MN VA Hospital.

7. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE MONITORING:

Monitoring of contractor’s time shall be demonstrated through sign-in/ sign-out sheets. The contractor shall be required to sign an attendance log upon reporting to work and departing from work. Mary Shaw shall be the VA official responsible for verifying contract compliance. After contract award, any incidents of contractor noncompliance as evidenced by the monitoring procedures shall be forwarded immediately to the Contracting Officer.

8. KEY PERSONNEL AND TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS:

The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

a. During the first ninety (90) 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 Contracting Officer, in writing, within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period of the contract, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

b. 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 Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes shall have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer 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.

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

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 BASE PERIOD

Mobile MRI Trailer with Staff Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621512 - Diagnostic Imaging Centers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q522 - Medical - Radiology

0001AA BASE PERIOD 12.00 MO ________________ ________________

FDA Approved Mobile MRI Trailer, Siemens Aera 1.5 TESLA

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AB BASE PERIOD 2,080.00 HR ________________ ________________

Certified MRI Technologist

Name: ___________________________________________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AC BASE PERIOD 200.00 HR ________________ ________________

Overtime for Certified MRI Technologist. This is an estimated quantity. The government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AD BASE PERIOD 2,080.00 HR ________________ ________________

MRI Assistant (Days)

POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AE BASE PERIOD 100.00 HR ________________ ________________

Overtime for MRI Assistant (Days). This is an estimated quantity. The government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AF BASE PERIOD 2,080.00 HR ________________ ________________

MRI Assistant (Evenings and Occasional Weekend)

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621512 - Diagnostic Imaging Centers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q522 - Medical - Radiology

0001AG BASE PERIOD 100.00 HR ________________ ________________

Overtime for MRI Assistant (Evenings/Weekends) This is an estimated quantity and does not represent a guarantee of payment. The government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AH BASE PERIOD 1.00 EA ________________ ________________

Installation of Zone 2 Temporary Shelter

POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

0001AJ BASE PERIOD 1.00 EA ________________ ________________

Removal of Zone 2 Temporary Shelter. Payable only if the Mobile MRI is removed during this period of performance.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2023 POP End: 11-14-2024

BASE PERIOD TOTAL __________________

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 OPTION PERIOD 1

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AA OPTION PERIOD 1 12.00 MO ________________ ________________

FDA Approved Mobile MRI Trailer, 1.5 TESLA

POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AB OPTION PERIOD 1 2,080.00 HR ________________ ________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AC OPTION PERIOD 1 200.00 HR ________________ ________________

government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AD OPTION PERIOD 1 2,080.00 HR ________________ ________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AE OPTION PERIOD 1 100.00 HR __________________ __________________

government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AF OPTION PERIOD 1 2,080.00 HR __________________ __________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001AG OPTION PERIOD 1 100.00 HR __________________ __________________

Overtime for MRI Assistant (Evenings/Weekends) This is an estimated quantity and does not represent a guarantee of payment. The government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1001AH OPTION PERIOD 1 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

removed during this period of performance.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

OPTION PERIOD 1

TOTAL

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 OPTION PERIOD 2

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AA OPTION PERIOD 2 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

FDA Approved Mobile MRI Trailer, 1.5 TESLA

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AB OPTION PERIOD 2 2,080.00 HR __________________ __________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AC OPTION PERIOD 2 200.00 HR __________________ __________________

government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AD OPTION PERIOD 2 2,080.00 HR __________________ __________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AE OPTION PERIOD 2 100.00 HR __________________ __________________

government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AF OPTION PERIOD 2 2,080.00 HR __________________ __________________

POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q522 - Medical – Radiology

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001AG OPTION PERIOD 2 100.00 HR __________________ __________________

Overtime for MRI Assistant (Evenings/Weekends) This is an estimated quantity and does not represent a guarantee of payment. The government will only pay for hours worked.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

2001AJ OPTION PERIOD 2 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

removed during this period of performance.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

OPTION PERIOD 2

TOTAL

TOTAL CONTRACT COST

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MOBILE MRI SERVICES

Contractor Shall provide the Minneapolis VA Healthcare system, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis Minnesota, 55417, here in after referred to as MVACHS, a rental agreement for a mobile, handicap-accessible, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) trailer, and trained certified staff to perform procedures. The contractor shall provide a magnetic resonance imager Mobile Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI to be located on MVACHS grounds until the end of the contract including any exercised option periods. NOTE: The government makes no guarantee that any options will be exercised. This is a supplemental service until the facility completes a construction project to provide services in-house.

1. GENERAL

1.1 Services Provided: The contractor shall provide 1.0 FTE Certified MRI

Technologists, 2.0 FTE MRI Assistants on site in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and MVAHCS. MVAHCS Radiology Services follow the standards & guidelines set forth by American College of Radiology (ACR). A contractor providing onsite services shall provide services that meet or exceed the American College of Radiology Guidelines https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice- Parameters/IRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf.pdf

1.2 Mobile Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI Technical Feature Requirements:

1.2.1 The unit will be equipped with a hydraulic lift to accommodate a wheelchair or to accommodate a stretcher and the person transporting the patient.

1.2.2 The dressing room shall accommodate wheelchair patients.

1.2.3 Scanner Requirements:

1.2.3.1 Siemens Aera Open Bore diameter 70cm

1.2.3.2 Tim 4G

1.2.3.3 Detachable MRI table

1.2.3.4 Wireless patient physiological synchronization

1.2.3.5 Medrad Dual-Head MRI Injector

1.2.3.6 Tim Application Suite including:

1.2.3.6.1 Neuro Suite

1.2.3.6.2 Angio Suite

1.2.3.6.3 Cardiac Suite

1.2.3.6.4 Body Suite

1.2.3.6.5 Onco Suite

1.2.3.6.6 Breast Suite

1.2.3.6.7 Ortho Suite

1.2.4 Applications Software Included but not limited to: 1D/2D Pace

1.2.4.1 BLADE

1.2.4.2 iPAT2

1.2.4.3 Phoenix

1.2.4.4 WARP

1.2.4.5 MDDW

1.2.4.6 CISS

1.2.4.7 DESST

1.2.4.8 GSE

1.2.4.9 SWI #Tim

1.2.4.10 Siemens unique TimCT FastView Localizer and CAIPIRINHA

1.2.5 Surface Coils:

1.2.5.1 Head/Neck 16 DirectConnect, https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acr.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FACR%2FFiles%2FPractice-Parameters%2FIRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfbebfe3d62c64c22e31408dae41f5b2a%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638073120564733355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v68r5%2F8MYnkdMH%2B28jJ%2FS%2BVar75uNMInK03HRFw53OY%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acr.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FACR%2FFiles%2FPractice-Parameters%2FIRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfbebfe3d62c64c22e31408dae41f5b2a%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638073120564733355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v68r5%2F8MYnkdMH%2B28jJ%2FS%2BVar75uNMInK03HRFw53OY%3D&reserved=0

1.2.5.2 RS Hand/Wrist

1.2.5.3 Spine 24 Direct Connect,

1.2.5.4 Body Matrix Coil

1.2.5.5 Large and Small Flex with Flex Coil Interface,

1.2.5.6 Shoulder 16 Coil Kit including Large and Small should coils

1.2.5.7 CP Extremity Coil

1.2.5.8 Knee 16 coil

1.2.6 MRI Trailer Requirements

1.2.6.1 ADA compliant dressing Room with lockable storage area for the patient’s personal property

1.2.6.2 Zone II patient screening area

1.2.6.3 Technologist work areas

1.3 Place of performance: Contractor shall furnish services at MVAHCS. See attached sketches for where location of trailer shall be placed on MVACHS property for the duration of the contract.

1.4 Authority: This procurement is executed under:

1.4.1 The Enhanced Sharing Authority, Public Law 104-262, Title 38 U.S.C. 8153 [The

Government, under this authority reserves the right to sell excess capacity.]

1.4.2 The procedures described in FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, as updated through

FAC and as supplemented with information included in this solicitation.

1.4.3 VHA Handbook 1105.05, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety;

1.4.4 Title 38 United States Code 7301 (b); and

1.4.5 Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations 17.38.

1.5 Policy/Directives/Handbooks:

1.5.1 Mobile MRI Unit Must Comply with VA Directive 1105.05 to have a separate Zone

II changing and screening room on the mobile.

1.6 Acronyms/Definitions: 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.

1.6.1 ACGME: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

1.6.2 ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1.6.3 BLS: Basic Life Support

1.6.4 CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1.6.5 CEU: Certified Education Unit

1.6.6 Clinical Privileging: Clinical 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, and within available resources.

1.6.7 CME: Continuing Medical Education

1.6.8 CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

1.6.9 CO: Contracting Officer: 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.

1.6.10 COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative: 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.

1.6.11 COS: Chief of Staff

1.6.12 CPARS: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

1.6.13 Credentialing: Credentialing is the process of obtaining, verifying, and assessing the qualifications of a health care provider to provide care or services in or for the VA health care system. Credentials are documented evidence of licensure, education, training, experience, or other qualifications.

1.6.14 DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency

1.6.15 EHR: Electronic Health Record - electronic health record system used by the VA

1.6.16 FSMB: Federation of State Medical Boards

1.6.17 FTE: Full Time Equivalent. VA’s definition for full time-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.

1.6.18 HHS: Department of Health and Human Services

1.6.19 HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

1.6.20 ISO: Information Security Officer

1.6.21 Key Personnel: The individuals specified in this contract who are essential to work performance.

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

1.6.23 POP: Period of Performance

1.6.24 PPD: Purified Protein Derivative

1.6.25 PWS: Performance Work Statement

1.6.26 QA/QI: Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

1.6.27 QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1.6.28 QM/PI: Quality Management/Performance Improvement

1.6.29 VETPRO: is VHA’s mandatory credentialing software platform to document the credentialing of VHA health care providers. This system facilitates completion of a uniform, accurate, and complete credentials file.

1.6.30 VHA: Veterans’ Health Administration

1.6.31 VISN: Veterans Integrated Services Network

1.6.32 VISTA: Veterans Information Systems Technology Architecture

1.6.33 ARRT: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

2. MOBILE MRI SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 The Siemens Aera 1.5 Tesla MRI Unit is requested to ensure compatibility with VA

Hospital protocols. Other units will not be compatible.

2.2 The Siemens Aera 1.5 Tesla MRI Unit will be available for patient exams seven (7) days per week, including Federal Holidays.

2.3 The equipment is to be used for federal government contract work only.

2.4 Contractor will be solely responsible for all driver-staffing issues related to the mobile

MRI.

2.5 Contractor will perform arrival, set-up, take-down, and departure of mobile MRI upon contract expiration.

2.6 Contractor will provide a mobile MRI that operates full days (7AM-5PM M-F). Additional hours may be needed due to patient volume.

2.7 Contractor will be solely responsible for all technologists and other staffing related to operation of the mobile MRI. Minimum staff is an MRI technologist and Safety Trained and qualified MRI Assistant.

2.8 Mobile MRI Unit must comply with VA Directive 1105.05 to have a separate Zone II changing and screening room on the mobile. These changing and screening areas should have hardened walls and doors vs a curtain to help promote patient security and privacy.

2.9 Government employees may be required to operate the contractor’s equipment specifically, the injector, scanner, and patient lift. Training will be provided by the Contractor.

2.10 Contract employees may be required to operate government equipment while working in the VA Hospital. Training will be provided by the VA.

3. CONTRACT EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Staff/facility: The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel meet the qualifying criteria outlined in this section.

3.2 Certifications/Licenses:

3.2.1 MRI Technologist shall be ARRT (MR) certified.

3.2.2 Employees must have certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by an

American Health Association vendor

3.3 Credentialing and Privileging:

3.3.1 Contractor employees providing services under this contract shall not have any criminal record.

3.3.2 Contractor staff shall be adjudicated by VA prior to screening start date.

Adjudication processes includes but not limited to:

3.3.2.1.1 Background investigation completed by MVACHS through WMC, paperwork to be filled out by each employee. (Not included with solicitation, shall be supplied by COR after award is made.)

3.3.2.1.2 Forms shall be typed, handwritten is unacceptable and will be rejected.

3.3.2.1.3 Contractor personnel shall make an appointment with COR or alternate COR to get paperwork completed correctly.

3.3.2.2 Once paperwork is filled out and accepted by the COR, Contractor Personnel shall be fingerprinted by MVAHCS PIV office. An appointment may be necessary and should be scheduled through the COR.

3.3.2.2.1 It is required the personnel bring two forms of ID for this step.

3.3.2.3 Contractor employee shall complete the Electronic Questionnaires for

Investigations Processing (eQIP) portion of background investigation that will be emailed to the email listed on Adjudication paperwork by WMC specialist. Failure to complete eQIP will cause employee to be found unacceptable to hire.

3.4 Continuing Medical Education (CME)/ Certified Education Unit (CEU) Requirements: It is the contractor’s responsibility to insure the contractor’s employees maintain their continuing education to maintain their degrees. COR and CO reserve the right to ask for proof at anytime for the duration of this contract.

3.5 Training (ACLS, BLS, EHR, Rad/NM, and VA MANDATORY)

3.5.1 VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer systems or direct access to or the use of VA Sensitive Information. Completed using TMS.

3.6 STANDARD INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES (PPD, IMMUNIZATIONS,

ETC.): Contractor shall provide proof of the following for physicians within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift to the COR and Contracting Officer. Tests shall be current within the past year.

3.6.1 TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) for all Contractor’s physician(s) upon hire in accordance with CDC guidance. (This is applicable to all health care workers). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results.

3.6.2 MEASLES, MUMPS, & RUBELLA TESTING: Contractors shall provide proof of immunity for all Contractor physicians {This is applicable to all health care workers}.

3.6.3 VARICELLA: Contractors shall provide proof of immunity for all Contractor physicians {This is applicable to all health care workers}.

3.6.4 ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS: Contractors shall provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination for all Contractor physicians {This is applicable to all health care workers}.

3.6.5 INFLUENZA: Contractors shall provide proof that all Contractor physicians have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated. If the Contractor physician has a medical contraindication to the vaccine, they shall be required to wear a mask during the Influenza season. {This is applicable to all health care workers}.

3.6.6 OSHA REGULATION CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: Contractor shall provide evidence of completing and passing generic self-study blood-borne pathogen training for all Contractor’s physician(s) {This is applicable to all health care workers}; provide their own Hepatitis B vaccination series and hepatitis B surface antigen test results following the hepatitis B vaccination series; maintain an exposure determination and control plan; maintain required

3.7 Citizenship related Requirements:

3.7.1 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 that are 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; 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.

3.7.2 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.

3.7.2.1 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.

3.7.2.2 The Contractor agrees to obtain a similar certification from its subcontractors. The certification shall be made as part of the offerors response to the RFP using the subject attachment in Section D of the solicitation document.

3.7.2.3 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

3.8 Non-Personal Healthcare Services: The parties agree that the Contractor and all contractor’s employees shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose.

3.9 Indemnification: The Contractor shall be liable for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government against, all actions or claims for loss of or damage to property or the injury or death of persons, arising out of or resulting from the fault, negligence, or act or omission of the Contractor, its agents, or employees.

3.10 Prohibition Against Self-Referral: Contractor’s employees are prohibited from referring VA patients to contractor’s or their own practice(s).

3.11 Inherent Government Functions: Contractor and Contractor’s employees(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.

3.12 No Employee status: The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting Contractor’s physician(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:

3.12.1 Workers’ compensation

3.12.2 Professional liability insurance

3.12.3 Health examinations

3.12.4 Income tax withholding, and

3.12.5 Social security payments.

3.13 Tort Liability: The Federal Tort Claims Act does not cover Contractor or contractor’s employee (s). When a Contractor or contractor’s employee (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 contractor’s employee(s)) action or non-action shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and/or insurance carrier.

3.14 Key Personnel:

3.14.1 MVAHCS Full Time Equivalency (FTE) for the services required is 2080 Hours= 1

VA FTE.

3.14.2 The number of Certified MRI Technologists required to be onsite daily is 1.0 FTE

(2080 hours) and shall be on site at the same time as defined in paragraph 3 Hours of Operation/scheduling in this Performance work statement.

3.14.3 The number of MRI Assistants required is 2.0 FTE (4160 Hours) shall be on site at the same time as defined in paragraph 3 Hours of Operation/scheduling in this Performance work statement.

3.14.4 MRI Assistant shifts shall be broken into 1 FTE required for normal day time hours of operation and 1FTE for weekend and evening coverage.

3.14.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing coverage to the VA during periods of vacancies of the Contractor’s personnel due to sick leave, personal leave, vacations, and additional coverage as required. In the event a scheduled employee is unable to complete an assigned shift, the contractor shall notify the COR immediately upon finding out employee cannot cover shift and shall provide replacement coverage within 2 hours.

3.14.6 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.