MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE - FCI ENGLEWOOD.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administration Division Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

PART TIME PHARMACIST SERVICES

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (FCI) ENGLEWOOD

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The service is for the provision of Part Time Pharmacist services. The services will be provided at Federal Correctional Institution (hereinafter referred to as FCI) Englewood located in Littleton, Colorado. The physical address is 9595 W. Quincy Ave., Littleton, CO 80123. The contract year shall consist of a 12 month base year with four 12 month option years for renewal. The Government contemplates awarding an indefinite-delivery/ requirements type contract with firm fixed unit prices. The estimated quantity for the base year and each option year is 940 sessions per year (a session is defined as one hour). The NAICS Code is 561320. The size standard is $30 million.

A draft copy of the Statement of Work is attached to this questionnaire. Additional details is forthcoming in the solicitation. A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. The information gathered from the market research will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Part Time Pharmacist services is 561320, which sets the small business size standard at $30 million (below $30 million in gross revenues is considered small, above $30 million in gross revenues is considered large). Based on this standard, what is your business size, small or large?

Small Other than Small

2. Is your firm or employee certified to provide services in the state of Colorado?

Yes No

3. Can your firm provide the service as either a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor

4. If you are a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize? Services (except construction) require at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

5. Which type of form does your firm use to report earned income on the individual performing the services?

W2 1099

6. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs?

If so, please indicate the program.

“8(a)” program Women-owned small business concern Veteran-owned small business concern Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern

7. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract years (for example: a contract with one base year and four 12-month option years, equaling a total of five years)? Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year only

8. **The Federal Acquisition Regulations requires the following insurances policies: Workers’

Compensation and Employer’s liability not less than $100,000; and General Liability no less than $500,000 per occurrence; and Automobile Liability of at least $200,000 person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in Colorado?

Yes No If no, what are the standard rates per insurance?

9. **Are privacy provisions/clauses “customarily” included in solicitations of this type of requirement?

10. **Are Pharmacist services “customarily available” in the marketplace?

11. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials?

12. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quote resulting from this solicitation?

7 days 10 days 15 days 30 days

13. Has your firm previous provided Pharmacist services for incarcerated inmates at prisons?

14. Which of the following best describes your firm?

Non-Profit Faith-Based Corporation LLC

15. Is your firm registered in System for Award Management (SAM)?

Yes No DUNS

All potential offerors are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 (Feb 2007) for Commercial Items, paragraph (t) System For Award Management (SAM). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your firm is not registered in SAM, registration can be completed at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1.

16. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing services to the institution?

Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete.

Calendar days

17. Please indicate any General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number your firm had been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s) Expiration date

18. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please submit your completed market research questionnaire via email at llwheeler@bop.gov no later than Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Please feel free to contact me at (972) 352-4536 if you have any questions.

Sincerely, LaQueta Wheeler

LaQueta Wheeler, Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Institution Field Acquisition Office 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the Beta.Sam website at www.beta.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

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Statement of Work Part Time Pharmacist

FCI Englewood

General Requirements:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Englewood, intends to make a single award of a contract for the provision of Pharmacist services for the inmate population at FCI Englewood located in Littleton, Colorado. General information about the FCI can be found at www.bop.gov.

Supplies:

All supplies that the services employee may routinely use to fulfill the requirements of the contract will be provided by FCI Englewood.

Inmate Management:

Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. The contractor shall not be responsible for the management of any inmates, other than to ensure inmates involved within the scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety and well-being.

Institution Security:

The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement of the contractor for the time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be at the contract session rate prorated hourly

Performance Monitoring:

Performance of services under this contract will be monitored by the Health Services Administrator.

Delays in Performance:

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be experienced. Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters. When contract employees report to the institution but are unable to perform services due to such delays, the contractor will be paid for one session. Normally, any remaining sessions for that day will be suspended and the contractor will be free to leave and the contractor will not be paid for remaining unperformed sessions. However, if the institution requests that the contractor remain at the institution for eventual performance, the contractor shall be paid for such sessions.

Schedule:

It is estimated two - 10 hour sessions per week will be required for the Part Time Pharmacist. The schedule is subject to change the needs of the Government. An anticipated schedule for the provision of pharmacist is Monday and Tuesday between 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. (The anticipated schedule includes a 30 minute non-paid lunch break.) Partial sessions shall not be authorized.

The schedule may be adjusted to meet the pharmacy service needs mutually agreed between the contractor and the HSA or designee. In the event of a long term absence, the contractor will provide full-time replacement coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The Contractor shall possess the necessary skills, abilities, and credentials to perform services of a pharmacist.

• A current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Colorado.

• A Valid Driver’s License.

• Proof of CPR certification.

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Scope of Services:

The services performed by the Pharmacist shall include but is not limited to:

Reviewing and verifying appropriateness of prescriptions Reviewing patient medical records for allergies Filling prescriptions Physically checking prescriptions filled by authorized medical staff, including the pharmacy technician and prescribing clinicians, and documenting the verification beside the medical record entry (prescription) Ensuring local and national formularies are utilized by the clinicians Maintaining adequate inventory of medications Providing information to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on a quarterly basis or as needed Serving as a resource for the clinicians regarding pharmacological issues/concerns Providing patient education to the inmate population Completing administrative duties such as adverse drug reaction reporting, notifying the Clinical Director or their designee of discrepancies in prescriptions Conducting pill lines as needed.

Prepare recommended supply lists to order pharmaceuticals, maintain the pharmacy areas in a clean and orderly fashion, maintain stock of appropriate forms utilized in the pharmacy department, and shall, in the absence of the Pharmacist, maintain the Pharmacy operation, within guidelines governing the duties of Pharmacy Technicians. Prescriptions must be reviewed by a Pharmacist prior to dispensing to the inmate population.