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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

L. 1.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING TECHNICAL PROPOSALS

The offeror shall submit as part of the proposal, a separate enclosure [original and five (5) copies] entitled "Technical Proposal." The contents of this enclosure should be keyed to the requirements outlined below. Sections 1 through 3 of the proposal shall not exceed a total of forty (40) pages. Individual resumes in section 4 of the proposal shall not exceed three (3) pages each.

A. Section 1 - Offeror's Past Performance, Experience and Qualifications

This section should: (1) identify and describe the experience of the offeror in performing work that is similar or related to that required to be performed in the Scope of Work and the Statement of Work of the Schedule, and (2) demonstrate that the offeror has the qualifications necessary to effectively perform the proposed work. The offeror shall do this by furnishing at least three (3) synopses of ongoing and former projects, started or completed within the past five (5) years, that are similar in scope and equivalent in function to the work to be performed under the proposed contract. Each synopsis shall include: (i) the name and address of the client for whom the work was performed, (ii) the general nature and scope of the work, (iii) the period during which the work was performed, (iv) the annual number of medical examination services billed to the project, (v) the annual dollar value of services provided (vi) a description of the major products or services produced that were accepted by the customer, (vii) a copy of each client's most recent evaluation of offeror's work for each contract synopsis, and (viii) the name and telephone number of a person in the client's organization who is knowledgeable about the offeror's performance on the project. Synopses for which no verification can be obtained will not be evaluated and will deduct from the total possible score. Highest point totals will be awarded to the offerors whose synopses demonstrate objective evidence of strong experience in the successful provision of the kinds of services outlined in Section C of The Schedule of this RFP.

As provided in FAR 15.608(a)(2), past performance information may also be obtained from other sources known to the Government.

The offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and offerors corrective actions.

B. Section 2 - Offeror's Understanding of the Work

This section should demonstrate the offeror's general knowledge of benefits covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, of the role played by weight of medical evidence in claims adjudication under the Act, of the issues involved in proper and timely development of medical evidence under the Act, and of the pivotal role played by medical second opinions in resolving medical issues to allow prompt and accurate claims adjudication.

C. Section 3 - Project Management/Technical Approach

In this section the offeror should include sufficient information to identify knowledge, methodology and technical approach to be used to complete this contract. This section must provide information on the following:

1. the proposed approach to assure quality of work performed and achievement of deliverable product deadlines, including but not limited to methods and materials for training medical and other staff to meet the requirements of this contract;

2. the offeror's proposed staffing plan and the identification of backup personnel; and, where appropriate, the relationship of the project's management to the remainder of the offeror's management;

3. the proposed task reporting system and the proposed working relationship with the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

D.

Section 4 - Individual Staff and Physician/Specialists' Experience and Qualifications

1. Successful performance of the proposed work depends heavily on the qualifications of the individuals committed to this effort. Accordingly, the Government, in its evaluation of the offeror's proposal, will place considerable emphasis on the commitment of personnel experienced in and qualified for the work involved in accomplishing assigned tasks necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

a.

Individually named management and administrative staff are to be committed for the full duration of the effort necessary to satisfy the requirements of the specified tasks, in accordance with the work schedule and staff loading proposed by the offeror. Management personnel should have at least five (5) years of experience successfully overseeing the type of work called for by this contract. Administrative personnel should have at least three (3) years of experience in the successful administration of projects of the type called for h this contract. Persons who may be assigned to fill these roles on this contract subsequent to award shall have equivalent or superior credentials, qualifications and experience.

b.

Other individuals proposed by the offeror to manage and support this effort should have background and experience explicitly related to the roles they are to perform.

c. Named medical specialists, in addition to the basic education, training, licensing and certifications called for at Section C.3.B. above, should have successful experience in providing medical reports related to occupational injury or disease.

d. Medical specialists who may be assigned to this contract subsequent to award shall have equivalent or superior credentials, qualifications and experience.

2. This section should include sufficient information for judging the quality and competence of staff proposed to be assigned to the project. A resume, which may be included in a separate enclosure, shall be provided for each person to be assigned to the project.

(a) The resume shall be consistent with the person's skills, and at a minimum shall include: current employment status and previous work experience, including duties, dates and employing organizations. Duties must be clearly defined in terms of role(s) performed.

(b) For physicians and clinical psychologists, the resume shall also include a listing of the qualifications specified in Section C,C.3.(B): academic degrees and institutions which granted the degrees; approved residencies completed, including area of specialty and institution; current Board certifications; and a copy of the current, valid state license or certification to practice.

E.

Section 5 - Geographic Availability of Physician/Specialists within the Region to be Served.

This section must provide information on how the services of each branch of medical specialty which the offeror proposes to make available will be delivered throughout area served by the Jacksonville District Office (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) as explained in Section C.2. Particular attention should be paid to the “must have” medical specialties and the named urban areas.

L. 2.

GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES OF EVALUATION TYPES

The best estimate of the distribution of medical specialties required for second opinion services to be obtained under this contract is as follows:

orthopaedic surgery, including spine and hand surgery 40% otolaryngology 15% psychiatry 10% neurology 10% neuro-surgery 5% allergy and immunology 1% colon and rectal surgery dermatology emergency medicine internal medicine cardiovascular disease clinical cardiac electrophysiology clinical and laboratory immunology endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism gastroenterology hematology infectious diseases interventional cardiology medical oncology nephrology pulmonary disease rheumatology sleep medicine nuclear medicine obstetrics and gynecology occupational medicine medical toxicology opthalmology physical medicine & rehabilitation plastic surgery radiation oncology radiology, diagnostic surgery, general hand surgery vascular surgery thoracic surgery urology

The first five categories are each a "must have" category. This means the offeror must indicate in its proposal that it has satisfactory arrangements with a sufficient number of physicians in these categories and could begin making referrals to those physicians on the day a contract is awarded. This information should be included in Section 4 of the proposal (see L.1 above).

The estimates provided above are for informational purposes only and do not commit the Government to any particular mix of specialties under any contract resulting from this solicitation.

L. 3.

ACCURACY OF RESUMES

The Contractor hereby certifies to the accuracy of all resumes of personnel currently proposed for assignment to the contract and for future assignments of personnel to the contract.

L. 4. NUMBER OF CONTRACT AWARDS

The Government anticipates the need to award one contract, covering the all claimants served by the Jacksonville District Office who reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.