SECTION B.docx

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The purpose of this contract is to obtain the services of qualified vendors to develop and possibly implement a campaign designed to decrease patient harm as described in J-1 of this contract.

B.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT /PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This is a Firm Fixed Price completion contract.

The period of performance for the contract is 36 months from the date of award.

The total firm fixed price is:

B.3 PRICING /PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The Firm Fixed Price value of the Base Period, 24 months of this contract is _________ and is dedicated to implementation of the Partnership for Patients (PFP) Campaign

Payments shall be made in equal increments for the design phase as follows:

MONTH PAYMENT TOTAL

1-23 $___/per month

The Firm Fixed Price value of Option Year 1 (to be exercised in the event that the Government approves the Campaign Plan for implementation) is _____________.

Option Period One

24-35

Payments shall be subject to the following clause:

HHSAR 352.242-73 (JAN 2006)

Notwithstanding any other payment provisions of this contract, failure of the Contractor to submit required reports when due or failure to perform or deliver required work, supplies, or services, may result in the withholding of payments under this contract unless such failure arises out of causes beyond the control, and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined by the clause entitled ‘‘Excusable Delays’’ or ‘‘Default,’’ as applicable. The Government will immediately notify the Contractor of its intention to withhold payment of any invoice or voucher submitted.