N0018318Q0043_Amendment_1.pdf

N0018318RCCS001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to update the PWS to reflect changes requested by the department after questions w ere received by interested vendors.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-May-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N0018318Q0043

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-May-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10-May-2018

CODE

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER

MMD/CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: SHANNON CALDOW

54 LEWIS MINOR STREET

PORTSMOUOTH VA 23708-2297

N00183 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0018318Q0043

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-May-2018 05:00 PM to 14-May-

2018 05:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

CONTRACT INFORMATION

EMAIL QUOTES TO: shannon.m.caldow.civ@mail.mil. Email questions within five business days after release of RFQ on FBO. Response shall be provided via email or RFQ amendment.

Questions will not be accepted via telephone or after the fifth day the RFQ post to FBO.

CONTRACT AWARD POC: shannon.m.caldow.civ@mail.mil

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Contractor Information:

TIN: DUNS: CAGE CODE:

Point of Contact: Phone:

E-Mail: Fax:

2. Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for contract award. If you are not registered, please do so as soon as possible.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1#1

INVOICE/PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Note that payment will be in arrears, Net 30 Days, MONTHLY.

Contractor will be required to submit invoice for payment via the WAWF Electronic Invoicing

Method per Section G of this RFQ. For additional information, visit the following web sites:

https://wawf.eb.mil http://wawftraining and/or Email:

usn.detrick.navmedlogcomftdmd.list.nmlc-wawf@mail.mil

Prompt Payment. For Prompt Payment Act purposes, this contract is subject to the 7 calendar-day constructive acceptance period.

EVALUATION AND AWARD INFORMATION:

mailto:shannon.m.caldow.civ@mail.mil mailto:shannon.m.caldow.civ@mail.mil https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 https://wawf.eb.mil/ http://wawftraining/ mailto:usn.detrick.navmedlogcomftdmd.list.nmlc-wawf@mail.mil

The Government will make an award based on an “All or None” evaluation and/or based on the

“Best Value” proposed for this requirement in terms of technical capability to provide services in accordance with PWS, past performance, and price. See Section M for Evaluation Factors.

Note to Vendor (added during Amendment):

The hourly/salary rate for this contract will be based on the General Schedule series 0060 for the Rest of U.S.

pay locality. The pay scale will be equivalent to a GS 12. The hourly rate for CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002 are based on a GS 12 Step 1 rate times 1 ½ ($35.16 x 1.5 = $52.74/hr.).

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Lot Emergency/After Hours Calls

FFP

Services to be performed in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

This is to be billed at an hourly rate of: $52.74/hr (Based on General Schedule series for locality pay. See Section C for details)

Period of Performance: 01 June 2018 to 30 Sept 2018

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N0018318RCCS001

PSC CD: G002

NET AMT

CLIN 1002 is added as follows:

1002 1 Lot OPTION Emergency/After Hours Calls

FFP

Services to be performed in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

This is to be billed at an hourly rate of: $52.74/hr (Based on General Schedule series for locality pay. See Section C for details)

Period of Performance: 01 Oct 2018 to 30 Sept 2019

FOB: Destination

CLIN 2002 is added as follows:

2002 1 Lot OPTION Emergency/After Hours Calls

FFP

Services to be performed in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

This is to be billed at an hourly rate of: $52.74/hr (Based on General Schedule series for locality pay. See Section C for details)

Period of Performance: 01 Oct 2019 to 30 Sept 2020

FOB: Destination

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST

DAY USE

I. INTRODUCTION/SCOPE

Background: The Commander, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Portsmouth, VA, is responsible for providing for the spiritual and religious care of patients and staff. The contractor shall provide for the religious and spiritual needs of the Roman Catholic patients, patients’ families, staff, and staff’s families. The contractor shall provide the Roman Catholic Priest services and support the individual rights under the First Amendment to the US Constitution by promoting an environment for all to freely exercise their religious beliefs.

II. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor shall be an independent contractor of Pastoral Care Services Department. The

Government expects the services to be a full time equivalent (FTE) requirement. The contractor shall:

1. Be able to oversee a comprehensive Roman Catholic religious education program with the volunteers by offering guidance, planning and pastoral advice in order to achieve a high quality program.

2. The contractor shall collaborate with Chaplains and the enlisted staff in an ecumenical/interfaith setting and report to the Command Chaplain any concerns that may arise.

3. The contractor shall possess strong people skills and the ability to work with the military personnel, the Command Chaplain, the chaplains, the enlisted staff, volunteers.

4. The contractor shall have knowledge of military protocol, customs, and courtesies or a willingness to learn through a combination of oral and written instructions given within the first 90 days.

5. Receive Religious Ministry within the Navy training as per SECNAVINST 1730.7, OPNAVINST 1730.1, and SECNAVINST 7010.6 within the first 90 days.

6. The contractor shall provide proof of a successful background criminal history check at local or state or national level.

B. Counsel/visit Roman Catholic patients and staff as coordinated by the Command Chaplain or his/her representative. During pastoral care visitation, the contractor will deliver the sacraments of the church, as needed. Additionally, as part of his pastoral care he will offer daily Mass at

NMCP or one of the branch clinics, as well as a weekend Mass on Sunday at NMCP. The contractor (priest) agrees to perform on behalf of the U.S. Government duties of a Roman

Catholic priest for the spiritual care of patients, patients’ families, staff, and staff’s families.

1. The government reserves the right to request the contractor counsel persons which may be non-Roman Catholics. This will be an exception to the normal workload and as such the contractor shall not be held responsible for faiths other than that of the Roman

Catholic faith. The contractor will only be asked to make a “best effort.”

2. The contractor shall provide administrative support, religious services, and pastoral care in support of: Weekday Mass, Sunday Mass with an opportunity for the Sacrament of

Reconciliation, Baptisms, Weddings, and Anointing of the Sick, Funerals, Fellowship/Hospitality, Lent/Advent Penance Services, Holy Day Of Obligation Masses

(see PWS C.4) and Religious Education.

3. Periodic travel and weekday Mass will be offered at branch clinics within the Greater

Hampton Roads Area. This will be coordinated by Command Chaplain or Representative.

4. Training for staff and residents on medical decisions impacted by Catholic religious beliefs and practices.

C. Work Schedule. Contractor will work on an as needed basis. The estimated work schedule will be as follows:

1. Work 7.5 hrs. Per day Monday – Friday, for 37.5 hours per work-week. Then fulfill 2.5 hours on Sunday totaling 40 hours per week.

2. Actual schedule will be as directed by the Command Chaplain or their designated representative.

3. Recognized Federal Holidays, Office is closed.

(a) New Year’s Day

(b) Labor Day

(c) Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

(d) Columbus Day

(e) President’s Day

(f) Veteran’s Day

(g) Memorial Day

(h) Thanksgiving Day

(i) Independence Day

(j) Christmas Day

4. Special Service Masses (Holy Days of Obligations).

(a) Ash Wednesday Mass

(b) Good Friday

(c) Easter Sunday

(d) All Saints Day Mass

(e) Immaculate Conception Mass

(f) Christmas Day Mass

D. Payment. Contractor will be paid for actual hours worked. There are no minimum guarantees.

The contractor shall not accrue leave as a result this requirement (i.e. the Government shall not pay for accrued leave).

1. Services are not required on federal holidays. Note that while services are not normally required on Federal Holidays, the contractor may be required to work on Christmas and

Holy Days.

2. Contractor shall be given a minimum of 30 days advanced notice if support for Christmas is required.

3. Unexplained absences due to illness or other incapacitation will be allowed up to 7 days per contract year. The contractor shall advise the Government Technical Liaison of such absences.

4. The contractor shall perform within the parameters of his ordination and the dictates of his faith group.

E. Orientation. Staff orientation is required and the independent contract priest will attend all command orientation and initial training requirements within the first month of service. Note that this requirement may not apply to vendors who have previously attended orientation.

F. Place of Performance. Work shall be performed onboard NMCP and periodic travel to branch clinics. Meetings between the contractor and the Command Chaplain, or his/her representative, shall be performed on site.

G. All pastoral care visits to patients will be charted in the appropriate hospital charting system.

Also, as a member of the Pastoral Care Services Department, record appropriate data in any collection tool that the command implements.

H. Communication. The contractor may be required to meet with Directors, Department Heads, Supervisors, and other staff personnel as well as patients and their families in the performance of pastoral responsibilities. The contractor will pursue all administrative matters through the

Command Chaplain or his/her representative.

I. Qualifications. The contractor shall:

1. The contractor must provide documentation of a valid ordination as a Roman Catholic priest(s) and is in good standing with the bishop of his diocese or the superior of his religious order in the Roman Catholic Church. The good standing of the priest(s) will be verified with an appropriate letter of good standing from his bishop or religious superior.

2. Maintain certification for the entire contract period. The Government reserves the right to request proof of qualification at any time during contract period.

3. The contractor must provide written documentation of Ecclesiastical Endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA (http://www.milarch.org/). The document used for endorsement will be the Department of Defense (DD) Form 2088.

While the form does not need to be approved prior to making a quote on this contract, it must be approved by the AMS in Washington D.C. prior to actual contract award.

4. The contractor shall adhere to the policies defined in the “Archdiocese for the Military

Services, USA, Priests' Manual” as published by AMS.

5. Preferably have four (4) or more units of CPE or its equivalency. Demonstrate reliability, good relational skills and the ability to serve on an ecumenical ministry team as a

Catholic Priest.

6. If less than four (4) units of CPE are held by the priest, then two (2) CPE units per year of the contract would be assimilated within the work schedule as directed by the Command

Chaplain.

J. Communications. The contractor shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

K. Guidance. The Command Chaplain or his/her representative will provide direct guidance for the contracted priest.

L. INS verification. No alien shall be allowed to perform under this contract without an Alien

Registration Card (“green card”) and/or in violation of the Immigration Laws of the United

States.

M. Personal Appearance. The contractor shall be neat, clean, well-groomed, and in appropriate clergy clothing when in patient care and public areas. The contractor shall display the identification badge provided by security any time while at work. The contractor shall provide all clothing which is deemed personal.

N. Government Regulations. The contractor shall become acquainted with and obey all pertinent

Command, Navy, and DOD regulations, shall perform in a manner which precludes any waste of utilities and shall not use government equipment for personal business. All motor vehicles operated on this installation by the contractor shall be registered with base security and operated according to applicable directives. The contracted priest will comply with government policies and regulations in regard to identification badges, parking, and professional decorum. Eating and smoking by the contractor are prohibited in patient care areas and are restricted to designated areas.

O. Absences. The contractor shall advise the command chaplain, or his/her representative, of any planned or unplanned absences. Contractor absences shall not exceed the minimum requirements listed in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Absence beyond the % listed in the

QASP shall result in a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) and could affect the contractors’ Past

Performance.

P. Ethical Conduct. The contractor, although in fact not a Government employee, shall comply with

Executive Order 11222 of May 8, 1965, “Prescribing Standards of Ethical Conduct for

Government Officers and Employees,” and shall also comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Navy (DON) regulations implementing this Executive Order. In addition, the contractor shall adhere to all DOD, Navy, and Command policies and regulations during the performance of their duties. Contractor shall not accept tips and / or donations for services rendered. In the event that donations are offered all such donations shall be referred to the general offerings of the NMCP Pastoral Care Department.

Q. Liability Insurance. As an independent contractor, all medical, dental and professional liability insurance is the responsibility of the contractor.

R. Contract Termination. This contract may be terminated by either the Contractor or Government as mutually agreed upon by each party with a minimum thirty (30) day written notification.

S. Emergency/After Hours Calls Outside of Normal Working Hours. The contractor will be available to respond to emergency calls. If the contractor is requested to respond to an urgent

Catholic patient need, pastoral care charges will begin with the call and end when the contractor has completed the pastoral visit and is departing the hospital.

1. The cost related to this section (S) shall be billed at the rate stated in the extended description of CLINs 0002, 1002, & 2002 (See Section B).

(a) The contractor can bill under the Emergency/After Hours calls CLINs for any services (allowable under this contract) requested by the department that occur outside of the times specified in Section C of this PWS.

2. The contractor and department are responsible for monitoring the “burn rate” of the Not to Exceed (NTE). The contractor shall not provide any services once the dollar value specified on CLINs 0002, 1002, and 2002 are spent.

3. The department is responsible for contacting the Contracting Office POC (Section A) to request a modification to increase funding for the NTE CLINs once the “burn rate” has reached 75% of that CLINs 0002, 1002, and 2002 total funding. See example below on when the request for modification should be

(a) Example: $5000 x 75% = $3750.00 or 71 hours (71 x $52.74) of

Emergency/After Hours calls have been billed under the contract.

III. PROPERTY

A. Government-Furnished Property. The government will make a best effort to provide office space, office furniture, telephone/fax service, pager, charting stamp, and the use of a copier and computer hardware and software necessary for use by the contractor. The government will allow unlimited telephone usage, both local and long distance, in support of the Pastoral Care Services programs. The government will provide utility services for the contractor’s use while on site. The government will provide the referenced information (reference material, religious literature, study guides etc.) as required. The Pastoral Care Services staff will coordinate the retrieval of information needed by the contractor and serve as the interface. The government will provide resources for the administration and celebration of sacraments and other professional resources deemed necessary by the Command Chaplain of Pastoral Care Services.

B. Contractor-Furnished Property. The contractor shall furnish any items which are for personal use/ownership.

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. The following information and data sources shall be accessible to the contractor in the performance of duty. This will be facilitated by the NMCP Pastoral Care Department staff:

B. Demographic information on the beneficiary population served.

C. Current data on patient preferences from admission assessments and charting.

D. Information regarding non-medical issues such as facilities, parking, support services, staffing, watch bills, and other amenities.

E. Results of inspections/surveys by internal and external agencies.

F. An explanation of the pastoral care department mission and concept of pastoral care.

V. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. The worker’s first line of supervision is their contractor.

B. Administrative Leave. For unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., weather emergencies) in which the Commanding Officer either excuses all facility personnel from reporting to work or dismisses all personnel early, the Commanding Officer is authorized to grant administrative leave to the worker. This administrative leave will not be compensated.

C. Furlough. Unless otherwise authorized by a defense appropriations bill, contractors will not be reimbursed by the Government for services rendered during a furlough or shut down. Furloughs may include but not limited to temporary closure of facility due to weather conditions, construction in work areas, grants of leave due to Presidential decree (added day of holiday for

Christmas or holiday granted due to death of a former President etc), shut down of Government

Facilities due to lack of Annual Funding or any other reason. In the event of a Government furlough, the Commanding Officer will determine which contract employees are considered essential employees who must report to work. All other contract employees will be furloughed until the Government shutdown ends or they are contacted by the Command Chaplain or his/her representative that they have become essential employees.

D. A worker with a bona fide medical emergency occurring while on duty, or with an on-the-job injury, will be provided stabilizing medical care according to the procedures of the MTF. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for all medical services provided unless the worker is otherwise entitled to Government medical services.

E. Contractor employees may receive one compensated work break in the morning and one in the afternoon, work load permitting, at the discretion of the Government. Neither break shall exceed

15 minutes or be taken with the intention of extending the lunch break.

F. FAILURE AND/OR INABILITY TO PERFORM

1. A worker demonstrating impaired judgment will be removed from providing services.

The Government reserves the right to remove any employee who, in the judgment of a licensed physician, is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

2. Workers with alcohol or drug abuse problems may be allowed to return to work under the terms of this contract only with prior approval from the Commanding Officer.

VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR WORKERS

A. Workers shall comply with Executive Order 12731, October 17, 1990, (55 Fed. Reg. 42547), Principles of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees, and shall also comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and other government regulations implementing this

Executive Order.

B. Workers shall become acquainted with and obey all station regulations, shall perform in a manner preventing the waste of utilities, and shall not use Government resources (i.e. copiers, telephone, and computers, etc.) for personal business. All motor vehicles operated on these installations by workers shall be registered with the base security service according to applicable directives.

Eating by workers is prohibited in patient care areas/clinics and is restricted to designated areas.

Smoking is prohibited in all clinic facilities.

C. The contractor and all workers shall comply with all MTF checkout processes. These processes include returning government property, i.e., identification badges, pagers, cellular phones, etc., to the MTF upon a worker’s last day of service. Failure to do so promptly may result in delay of payment to the contractor.

D. Workers shall make no use of the Government facilities or property provided under this contract in connection with other employment.

E. While on duty, workers shall not advise, recommend, or suggest to individuals authorized to receive services at Government expense that such individuals should receive services from the worker when they are not on duty.

F. Workers shall be neat, clean, well groomed, and in appropriate clothing when in patient care and public areas. All clothing shall be free of visible dirt and stains and shall fit correctly. Fingernails shall be clean and free from dirt, and hair shall be neatly trimmed and combed. Workers shall display an identification badge, which includes the worker’s full name (furnished by the

Government) on outer clothing. Security badges provided by the Government shall be worn when on duty.

G. The Secretary of the Navy has determined that the illegal possession or use of drugs and paraphernalia in a military setting contributes directly to military drug abuse and undermines

Command efforts to eliminate drug abuse among military personnel. The policy of the

Department of the Navy (including the Marine Corps) is to deter and detect drug offenses on military installations. Measures to be taken to identify drug offenses on military installations, and to prevent introduction of illegal drugs and paraphernalia, include routine random inspection of vehicles while entering or leaving, with drug detection dogs when available, and random inspection of personal possessions on entry or exit. If there is probable cause to believe that a worker has been engaged in use, possession, or trafficking of drugs, the worker may be detained for a limited period of time until he/she can be removed from the installation or turned over to local law enforcement personnel having jurisdiction. When illegal drugs are discovered in the course of an inspection or search of a vehicle operated by a worker, the worker and vehicle may be detained for a reasonable period of time necessary to surrender the individual and vehicle to appropriate civil law enforcement personnel. Action may be taken to suspend, revoke, or deny clinical privileges as well as installation driving privileges. Implicit with the acceptance of this contract is the agreement by the worker to comply with all Federal and State laws as well as regulations issued by the Commander of the military installation concerning illegal drugs and paraphernalia.

H. All financial, statistical, personnel, and technical data which are furnished, produced, or otherwise available to the contractor during the performance of this contract are considered confidential business information and shall not be used for purposes other than performance of work under this contract. Such data shall not be released by the contractor without prior written consent of the COR. Any presentation of any statistical or analytical materials, or any reports based on information obtained from studies covered by this contract, will be subject to review and approval by the COR before publication or dissemination.

I. The contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws and MTF instructions and policies.

J. Contractor staff shall participate in executing the Emergency Preparedness Plan (drills and actual emergencies) as scheduled by the MTF (typically semiannually). MTF personnel re-call list with personal contact information for all military, civil service and contractor staff is required to prepare in advance for an actual emergency. Upon commencement of performance, the contractor shall provide the COR with a list of personal contact information for a designated contractor representative as well as all contractor staff performing services. The contractor shall provide an updated list to the COR monthly. Should an emergency occur that will affect the workers’ shifts, the designated contractor representative and the workers will be contacted.

K. Workers providing services under this contract shall arrive for each scheduled shift in a well-rested condition and shall have had at least 6 hours of rest from all other duties immediately prior to reporting for the shift.

L. Workers shall complete all command required training, including but not limited to Diversity, HIPAA, SWANK and Navy Knowledge Online courses.

VII. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

A. The contractor shall provide personnel having certain minimum levels of training and experience.

General qualifications that apply to all workers are given in Section 2.H.

VIII. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL WORKERS

A. Workers shall read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good communication skills with patients and other personnel.

B. Computer Skills Competency. The Contractor shall submit proof of computer skills competency prior to each worker providing services under this contract. The Contractor shall utilize the computer skills competency form (See Section J, Attachment 1, Computer Competency

Form)

C. Workers shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and capable of normal ambulation.

D. Workers shall be U.S. citizens. All workers will be required to access Navy information technology networks/systems containing sensitive information. Only workers who are U.S.

citizens can be granted access to Department of Navy (DON) Information Technology networks/systems and sensitive information (see Section H, Contractor Access To Federally

Controlled Facilities And/or Unclassified Sensitive Information Or Unclassified It Systems)

E. Workers may be required to maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic

Life Support (BLS), depending on clinical area of performance. Training shall be the responsibility of the contractor and is at no cost to the Government.

IX. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

A. Within 60 days prior to performance of services by the worker, the worker shall obtain, at contractor expense, documentation of required immunizations and physical testing, and a statement from the worker's licensed medical practitioner or a report of a physical examination.

The physical examination and immunization documentation shall indicate that the worker is free from mental or physical impairments that would restrict the worker from providing the services described herein. The facility shall identify any incumbent workers who are not required to complete this documentation after contract award. Declinations shall only be permitted based on either the worker’s religious convictions or medical contraindications (as documented by a qualified health care provider). (See Section J, Attachment 2, Contract Employee

Expectations Non-Healthcare Worker Form).

B. Except as provided in paragraph 9.C, below, no medical tests or procedures required by the contract may be performed in the MTF. Expenses for all required tests and/or procedures shall be borne by the contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

C. Workers shall agree to undergo personal health examinations and such other medical and dental examinations at any time during the term of this contract, as the Commanding Officer may deem necessary for preventive medicine, medical surveillance, performance improvement, or privileging purposes. These examinations will be provided by the Government. If the contractor chooses, these examinations may be provided by private physician or dentist, at no expense to the

Government.

D. It is essential that workers be vaccinated annually against influenza according to Bureau of

Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines aimed at reducing the impact of influenza disease in health care settings. The Government will provide the influenza vaccine free of charge. If the worker chooses to be immunized by the Government, the worker shall sign a waiver releasing the Government from legal liability in accordance with local procedures and policies. Alternately, the worker may obtain the vaccine at another facility, with the worker bearing the total cost, and provide proof of vaccination to the Government. If the worker declines vaccination, a signed declination form shall be provided to the Government in accordance with CDC recommendations and MTF policies.

E. All employees must complete a latex allergy form, which also must be endorsed by their healthcare provider. Employees with a latex allergy must provide a detailed note from their provider stating if they are safe to work in a latex environment. (See Section J, Attachment 3, Latex Screening Form).

F. On an annual basis, workers must provide a current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) reading or an evaluation if they are a known PPD reactor. The Contractor is responsible for any expenses incurred for required testing. (See Section J, Attachment 4, Health Examination and

Immunization Screening Requirement Form).

G. BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN ORIENTATION PROGRAM. Workers shall participate in the

Command’s Blood borne Pathogen Orientation Program. The worker shall also participate in all required annual training and in periodic training for all procedures that have the potential for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

H. MANAGING THE CLINICAL RISK IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment inherently involves risks typically associated with the performance of clinical procedures. The worker may be exposed to contagious disease, infections and flying debris, requiring the wearing of personal protection equipment such as scrub attire, gloves, masks, and eye protection.

X. ORIENTATION

A. Command Orientation, provided by NMCP consists of one 8-hour day and addresses JCAHO, Infection Control, Blood Bank, Command Evaluation, Hazardous Materials, TRICARE, Health

Stream, DMHRSi , Legal, Library Services, Mentorship, Red Cross, Safety Office, Police

Department, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), etc.

B. Information Systems Orientation is provided by NMCP and is 16 hours. This orientation includes the Composite Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal

Technology Application (AHLTA). In addition, Workers identified as CHCS and/or AHLTA

Super-users shall undergo an additional 8 hours of information systems orientation. Any additional or specific requirements for information systems orientation will be provided in the applicable task order.

C. Unit/Clinic Orientation is provided by NMCP and/or branch clinic. The length varies with the specific clinical area where the worker is assigned. It includes but not limited to, the specific procedures/policies in the unit/clinic where the worker is assigned.

D. On a case-by-case basis, the Government may waive orientations if the worker(s) is (are) currently or has (have) previously worked at NMCP.

E. Workers shall attend orientations as follows:

4. Workers shall attend and complete Orientations within 30 days following employee start date.

XI. TURNOVER OF WORKERS

A. The Contractor shall recognize the potentially negative impact on continuity of care created by staff turnover and the expense incurred by the Government for orientation and privileging of new workers. Therefore, the Contractor shall make every effort to minimize turnover and, notwithstanding contractor employee probation policies, shall recruit only individuals who indicate interest in a long-term commitment.

B. To maintain a satisfactory rating of performance the vendor is expected to maintain a “fill-rate” of 95% or greater. A rating of 80-95% will be rated as marginal while a fill-rate of 79% or below will be considered as unsatisfactory.

C. The Contractor will be required to set an adequate staffing plan to provide coverage. The

Contractor must be able to perform services with qualified individuals meeting the Personnel

Qualifications described in paragraph 2H. The Government reserves the right to verify this experience at any time during contract period. Contractor’s price to be inclusive of all costs, including labor, benefits and any required training to maintain employees’ qualifications.

Contractors are to include in their proposed contract price the cost of all health and welfare items to include vacation and holiday pay. In an effort to obtain the best qualified individual for the position, the Government reserves the right to review and approve qualifications of Contractor personnel. Selected Contractor must be able to fill the required position with a qualified employee on the 1 st day of performance or 30 days after receipt of award whichever is later. In the event this requirement is not met, the Government shall retain the right to cancel any resulting award for non-performance.

XII. NON-PERSONAL SERVICE STATEMENT

A. Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the

Performance Work Statement. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of any Government official. The tasks, duties and responsibilities set forth in the task order may not be interpreted or implanted in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in

Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0002:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 2002:

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0002 has been added:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 01-JUN-2018 TO

30-SEP-2018

N/A NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER

PASTORAL CARE

620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE

PORTSMOUTH VA 23708-2297

757-953-5550

FOB: Destination

N00183

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 1002 has been added:

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

30-SEP-2019

N/A NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER

PASTORAL CARE

620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE

PORTSMOUTH VA 23708-2297

757-953-5550

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 2002 has been added:

POP 01-OCT-2019 TO

30-SEP-2020

N/A NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER

PASTORAL CARE

620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE

PORTSMOUTH VA 23708-2297

757-953-5550

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the

Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the

Contractor within (insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option).

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within (insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option); provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least days (60 days unless a different number of days is inserted) before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed

252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991)

(a) "Definition. Contracting officer's representative" means an individual designated in accordance with subsection

201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

(b) If the Contracting Officer designates a contracting officer's representative (COR), the Contractor will receive a copy of the written designation. It will specify the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The below Table of Contents has been added

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

PLAN

10-MAY-2018

Attachment 2 QASP 10-MAY-2018

Attachment 3 QASP MATRIX 10-MAY-2018

(End of Summary of Changes)