Performance Plan.doc

Solicitation No. FA5209-08-R-0043

PERFORMANCE PLAN

FOR

INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

FOR

374TH MEDICAL GROUP,

YOKOTA AB, JAPAN

Date: 1 Aug 2008 NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE PLAN IS PROVIDED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THE SOLICITATION FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY. IT WILL NOT BECOME PART OF THE CONTRACT.

This Performance Plan (PP) has been developed as identified in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 63-124, Performance-Based Services Acquisition (PBSA). The PP has been developed to evaluate contractor actions while implementing the Performance-based Work Statement (PWS). This plan will be used by the Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) to ensure contractor compliance for the Annual Testing Service of Fire Department Equipment contract. This plan prescribes the objective in having the services, the goals of the multi-functional team, team members and their roles and responsibilities, and how the multi-functional team will assess contractor performance and manage the contract to obtain efficiencies, improved performance, and cost savings throughout its life cycle.

1. OBJECTIVE.

The objective is to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipments, parts, transportation, and other items and services necessary to Internal Medicine Physician for 374th Medical Group, in accordance with the attached PWS. In addition to the services described in the PWS, the Contractor is expected to be a partner with the base community in continuously improving the quality of programs and services offered to customers. This PP is designed to provide the QAP with an effective and systematic method of monitoring contractor performance for each listed objective on the Service Summary (SS) in the PWS. This PP provides a systematic method to evaluate the services the Contractor is required to furnish and not the details of how the Contractor accomplishes the work. This PP is based on the premise that the Contractor, and not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is quality assurance to ensure contract standards are achieved. The Government will also rely on the Contractor's submitted Quality Control Plan for ensuring contractual requirements are met. The Contractor is required to develop a comprehensive program of inspections and monitoring actions. Good management and use of an adequate Quality Control Plan will allow the Contractor to operate within specified performance requirements. The QAP is to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating the Contractor’s performance against the standard.

2. GOALS OF THE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TEAM

The Government personnel listed in paragraph 3 below will participate in performance management of the Contractor. The multi-functional team is established and meetings are held under the title formerly known as Business Requirement Advisory Group (BRAG). The goals of this team are to manage this contract and to provide an avenue to collectively work together to create a strong working relationship between the using agency, contracting and the Contractor and to provide the highest level of contract performance and customer service. Working together will reduce costs and improve contract performance. Contractor input shall be encouraged throughout the contract. Their roles and responsibilities are described in paragraph 3 below.

3. MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TEAM ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following government officials will participate in performance management of the Contractor. Their roles and responsibilities are described as follows:

3.1. Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP):

3.1.1. Responsible for monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on contractor compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. A primary and alternate QAP will be appointed for this contract. The Functional Commander/Director (FC/FD) is the designating authority. QAP will have primary responsibility for completing quality assurance monitoring forms that will be used to document the inspection and evaluation of the Contractor’s performance. The QAP will maintain surveillance documentation, notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of any significant performance deficiencies and recommend improvements to the PP and PWS throughout the life of the acquisition.

3.1.1.1. Assessment Schedule: The QAP will develop a surveillance schedule either computer generated or locally revised forms may be used based on the surveillance plan’s requirements. This schedule should indicate contract number, SS number (inspection items) and paragraph numbers of the PWS, and date of inspections. The schedule must be completed before the first day of the surveillance period that it covers, and will be sent to the Contracting Officer (CO). The schedule shall be marked “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” and shall not be shown to the Contractor. Either the QAP’s supervisor or Functional Commander/Director will sign the schedule.

3.1.1.2. Changes to the assessment schedule shall be posted promptly. Copies of the changed schedule shall be sent to the FD/FC and the CO. The QAP shall document the reason(s) for changes of the assessment schedule, and maintain the documentation in the QAP files with the corresponding changed assessment schedule.

3.1.1.3. Surveillance: The QAP will conduct inspections of all SS items. The QAP may also receive feedback from customers and other government employees and pass them on to the Contractor’s QCI for correction. Compilation of the surveillance will be signed by the QAP. If discrepancies are found during surveillances, the Functional Commander/Director must sign surveillance documentation.

3.1.2. A QAP is responsible for certifying receipt of the Contractor’s services on a monthly basis. The QAP must

Certify on each invoice, or may use a DD Form 250 or similar documents.

3.2. The Contracting Officer (CO):

Overall responsibility for overseeing the Contractor’s performance. The CO will be responsible for monitoring of the Contractor’s performance in the areas of contract compliance, contract administration, cost control, and property control; reviewing the QAP assessment of the Contractor’s performance; and resolving all differences between the QAP and the Contractor’s disagreements. The CO is the only person with the authority to direct the Contractor in the performance of his duties under the contract and to make interpretations of and/or changes to the contract. The CO will facilitate Multi-Functional Team meetings.

3.3. The Functional Commander/Director (FC/FD):

Overall responsibility for developing the PWS and the PP to ensure mission requirements, are performance-based, foster innovation, and define metrics. The FC/FD will assign competent and capable functional experts and QAP(s) to the Multi-Functional Team. The FC/FD will also assign a primary and an alternate QAP and notify the CO of any changes to this designation and any significant contractor deficiencies related to the performance of the contract. The FC/FD is responsible for identifying mission essential services and developing the necessary documents IAW DoDI 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis. The FC/FD is responsible for reviewing contractor’s performance documentation prepared by the QAP ensuring contract compliance.

3.4. The Contracting Squadron Commander:

Serves as the business advisor to senior leadership i.e. wing commander and group commanders. Annually brief Senior Leadership on the health of Quality Assurance Program. Annually submits Management and Oversight of the Acquisition of Service Process (MOASP) reports to PACAF. Ensures that the Multi-Functional Team exercises acquisition authorities and responsibilities in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS), Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) and Air Force instructions. Responsible for developing and implementing acquisition strategies for services acquisitions; providing oversight of the Multi-Functional Team in planning, assessing contractor performance, and managing the acquisition throughout the life of the requirement; and ensuring personnel on the Multi-Functional Team receive the appropriate level of training to meet local needs.

3.5. The Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC):

Develops, manages and implements the base Quality Assurance Program; supports the Multi-Functional Team in the development of contract requirements, ensuring requirements are clearly stated and enforceable; aids in development of the Service Summary (SS) and PP and provides training to all FC/FD, QAP(s) and others that interact with this contract as needed.

3.6. The Contract Administrator (CA):

The focal point for issues regarding the contract; prepares and processes modifications to the contract; assists the CO in ensuring contractor performance meets contract standards; records and transcribes minutes for meetings.

3.7. Others as needed: The Multi-Functional Team may include other organizations as deemed necessary.

4. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.

4.1. The following Service Summary Guides reflect the performance evaluation required by the PWS.

4.2. Assessment of SS Items: The QAP will perform inspections to ensure contractor compliance with the appropriate paragraphs of the PWS and will record the results of inspection, noting the date of inspection.

4.3. Assessment Documentation shall include as a minimum, the date, time, and location the assessment was conducted, results of the assessment (acceptable or unacceptable), PWS paragraph number referencing the requirement, a short description of the requirement being surveyed, applicable remarks, signature of QAP conducting the assessment. When QAP determine that contractor performance is unacceptable, the specific reason for the unacceptable performance shall be recorded on the QAP’s assessment documentation. The methods of inspection are listed below.

4.4. Methods of Inspection:

4.4.1. 100% Inspection:

Standard: There are no deficiencies allowed for items requiring 100% inspection. The QAP shall notify the CO for appropriate action in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items or the appropriate Inspection of Services clause if there are any failures to perform.

Procedures: The QAP shall inspect each task immediately after completion of the task or by the due date, and record the results on his surveillance checklist as acceptable or unacceptable. The contract number, date, PWS paragraph and QAP’s signature will also be annotated on the form.

4.4.2. Customer Complaints

The key to the success of a customer feedback system is customer education. If customers are aware of the services they are entitled to receive and the contract standards for those services, the result is an effective customer feedback system. QAP will establish a customer education program and familiarize their customers with applicable contract requirements and this information shall be maintained in the QAP surveillance file. The information provided may consist of brochures, newspaper articles, emails, or anything that provides the customer with status on the service, the QAP, and the complaint process. Customer feedbacks are not considered valid upon receipt, the QAP must validate and process for action, as applicable.

Standard: Deficiencies shall not exceed the performance thresholds cited in the SS for each performance objective. The QAP shall notify the CO for appropriate action in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items clause, if any of the above service areas exceed the performance thresholds.

Procedures: Customer complaints may be received from customers through any method that contains adequate information for the QAP to validate the complaint (i.e. date/time of complaint, organization, name, phone no., bldg. no., contract title or number, detailed description of the complaint). A sample of the Customer Complaint Record is found in Appendix A. The Customer may verbally express his/her complaint by a telephone call or in person. QAP may also accept customer complaints by e-mail or fax. When a customer complaint is received, the QAP will conduct an investigation to determine the validity of the complaint. When the QAP validates the complaint, the QAP should inform the contractor’s contract manager/quality control personnel of the approximate time the defect(s) will be corrected. Customer complaints received verbally will be maintained in a customer complaint log (Appendix B). The QAP will also inform the CO of the matter. The contract manager/quality control personnel shall return the written customer complaint document, properly completed with actions taken, to the QAP, who will file the complaint for monitoring future recurring performance. Upon receipt of the completed document from the contract quality control personnel, the QAP will provide a copy of it to the CO.

After investigation and validation of the services, a completed copy of Customer Complaint Record Form will be distributed to the complainant, the contractor and contracting office respectively and the original will be filed in QAP folder. Customer complaint forms become a permanent part of the QAP surveillance records.

If the contract manager/quality control personnel disputes the complaint and challenges the validity of the complaint, and the dispute cannot be resolved between the contract manager and the QAP, the QAP will refer the matter to the CO for a final decision. If the QAP determines the complaint as invalid, he/she will document the findings, and file the annotated complaint form for file. All surveillance documentation will be forwarded to the CO at contract completion except deficiency that will immediately be forwarded to the CO.

4.5. Assessment of Non-SS Items: All other tasks required under the PWS may be inspected on a random basis at a frequency determined by the FC/FD and the CO.

4.6. Remedies for Non-Conformance: If inspections indicate unacceptable performance, the QAP will notify the Contractor’s contract manager of the deficiencies for correction. The Contractor shall be given an appropriate time frame (depending on the discrepancy identified) after notification to correct the unacceptable performance. If deficiencies are not corrected within the required time frame, the QAP should notify the CO for action. If the Contractor disagrees with the noted discrepancy and an agreement cannot be reached, the CO shall be notified for a final decision. When reperformance is not possible, contract price may be reduced to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

5. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.

5.1. Market Research: Market research will be used as a tool throughout the life of the contract to remain current with the most efficient and effective assessment methods and techniques of the commercial marketplace. As a minimum, market research will be conducted annually prior to exercising the option periods.

5.2. Multi-functional Team Meetings: The multi-functional team and contract specific MFT will manage the contract for the life of the contract. This team will form a partnership between the government and the Contractor to ensure the best possible service if provided for the life of the contract. This team will meet upon exercising contract options.

5.2.1. All performance assessment documentation will be reviewed at these meetings. If performance improvement is necessary a plan of action will be created. The multi-functional team will continually review documentation and procedures to improve efficiency. If a MFT is required more often than annually it will be scheduled by the CO.

5.3. Quarterly QAP File Review: Contract Administrator will perform quarterly file review to ensure proper documentations of QAP files.

5.4. Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS): QAP shall conduct, document, track, and analyze contractor performance via regularly scheduled assessments. The assessment results shall be maintained as Past Performance Information and utilized to prepare and support annual Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) reporting. CPARS will be updated at least annually and document contractor performance for this specific contract. More frequent updates may be made as required to document a significant improvement or degradation of the level of contract performance. The Assessing Official (AO) or Assessing Official Representative (AO Rep) will be the QAP, who will also prepare the CPAR document. The Contractor will have input prior to this CPAR being finalized. The Contractor will select their personnel to serve as Contractor Representatives (CR) to review and comment on the CPAR. The CPAR will be sent to the Reviewing Official (RO) if there is significant disagreement on the CPAR's ratings between the AO and the CR or if the AO chooses to revise the assessment as a result of the CR's comments. The RO is a senior level manager who is at least one level above the AO as determined by the respective MAJOM/DRU procedures.

5.5. Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall maintain and implement a Quality Control Plan to ensure the contract services conform to the requirements of the PWS. QAP shall monitor contractor’s performance against the contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

6. REVISIONS TO THIS PERFORMANCE PLAN.

Revisions to this PP are the joint responsibility of the FD/FC, CO and QAP. The QAP reviews the PP annually and will provide proposed changes through the FC/FD to the multi-functional team for review. This is a living document that can be changed at any time if the overall scope of the contract does not change.

Appendix A

Sample Customer Complaint Record

SOURCE OF COMPLAINT

ORGANIZATION

BUILDING NUMBER

INDIVIDUAL

PHONE NUMBER

NATURE OF COMPLAINT

CONTRACT REFERENCE

VALIDATION

DATE/TIME CONTRACTOR INFORMED OF COMPLAINT

ACTION TAKEN BY CONTRACTOR

RECEIVED/VALIDATED BY

Appendix B

Sample Customer Complaint Log

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