Quality of Care RFI.pdf

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Request For Information

The Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) is issuing a Request for Information for Quality-of-Medical-Care Consulting and strategic consulting for its Quality-of-Medical- Care initiative.

The draft Statement of Work and Contract Line Items being considered are attached.

This is being contemplated for release under GSA 541611 Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services

Although the OIG is posting this RFI for all contract holders in NAICS 541611, the OIG is considering a small business and/or socioeconomic set aside for the RFQ based on the RFI responses. This RFI will be released under GSA 541611 and Sam.Gov. Only respond once.

Request For Information Responses are due no later than 7:00am EST on Thursday, 9/1/2022 to Erica.J.Marcotte@usdoj.gov

Provide the following information in no more than 5 Pages:

1. Assertion that you can meet the complete requirement and would be interested in quoting in the RFQ. State your business size/all eligible socioeconomic status and if you are on GSA or another Government Wide Acquisition.

2. Fill out the cells highlighted in yellow on the CLIN table (Attachment 2). The OIG is seeking information on expected pricing and applicable labor categories. See RFQ section 11.9 for additional information. Vendor should provide feedback regarding:

- Labor Categories and if new labor categories should be considered

- Feedback regarding the Senior Doctor Consultant Labor category and associated duties.

3. Comments/questions on the draft RFQ/PWS/CLIN table.

4. Brief description of experience showing the Contractor’s knowledge and ability to perform the work described below.

*Please, do not provide marketing material.

Estimated RFQ release date: September 5th, 2022.

mailto:Erica.J.Marcotte@usdoj.gov

MEDICAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SUPPORT SERVICES

FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

EVALUATIONS AND INSPECTIONS STATEMENT OF WORK

1 BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Evaluation and Inspections (E&I) Division is responsible for inspecting prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and United States Marshals Service (USMS). Historically, DOJ OIG review of medical care during these inspections has been focused on inmate access to healthcare at these facilities. DOJ OIG is considering expanding the scope of its inspections to include an evaluation of the quality of healthcare provided to inmates housed at these facilities.

2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

2.1 The purpose of this contract is to obtain the selected subject matter experts who will primarily assist DOJ OIG in evaluating the quality of medical care provided to inmates housed at prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the BOP or USMS.

2.2 The scope of this work is to review the quality of medical care provided to inmates housed at prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the BOP or USMS. The Contactor (medical professional subject matter experts (SMEs) to include medical doctor and a physician assistant, registered nurse, or nurse practitioner) shall work collaboratively with DOJ OIG staff to develop a protocol and/or methodology to evaluate healthcare provided to inmates in these facilities. The Contractor shall implement the protocol during inspections of these facilities. The Contractor shall prepare detailed reports regarding their observations and findings, as well as provide recommendations based upon applicable medical or correctional standards.

2.3 The Contractor may also be asked to provide assistance with other medical-related DOJ OIG activities, including, but not limited to a specific medical case review, research, analysis, and/or review of system-wide standards, policies, procedures, and training. Services include, but are not limited to, conducting reviews of the medical care provided in DOJ facilities, providing training related to their areas of expertise, and other activities and projects related to medical concerns, as tasked by DOJ OIG, such as participating in work groups, developing or presenting briefings, and preparation of documents.

3 REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

3.1 The Contractor shall work collaboratively with DOJ OIG to develop expertise in correctional healthcare delivery and to gain an understanding of existing literature on the topic. Contractors will identify the strongest clinical literature and provide a summary document for DOJ OIG staff. The Contractor will also identify experts in the field and work in tandem with DOJ OIG staff to conduct informational interviews. Contractors will also provide expertise on an as-needed basis.

3.2 The Contractor shall work collaboratively with DOJ OIG to develop protocols, appropriate data collection instruments, and other information necessary to meet DOJ OIG goals for assessing the quality of medical care provided to inmates housed at prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the BOP or USMS.

3.3 The Contractor shall travel with the DOJ OIG inspection teams to prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the BOP or USMS to implement the planned protocols and data collection, ensure that other applicable medical-related correctional standards are being followed, and review specific medical concerns identified by DOJ OIG.

3.4 The Contractor shall review, evaluate, and report on medical issues identified through the implementation of protocols, analysis of data collected, and consideration of other observations and will document its findings and recommendations in well-written, comprehensive reports for each facility visited. The Contractor shall collaborate with DOJ OIG as necessary to make edits to the written reports to fulfill DOJ OIG’s needs, goals, and requirements.

3.5 The Contractor shall provide DOJ OIG with guidance on various deficiencies related to medical care practices discovered during reviews or related to a broader DOJ OIG issue or area of work. The Contractor shall provide such guidance, whether planned or ad hoc, by telephone, video-conference platform, email, formal report, or in person, as requested by DOJ OIG. The guidance shall include, but not be limited to, discussions and assessments of individual cases, findings from onsite reviews, discussion of policies and practices, and any other relevant issues that may arise during a review or other aspects of DOJ OIG’s oversight work.

4 NOTICE REGARDING APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT

The nature of the work under this contract includes circumstances where the Contractor shall review medical files and potentially investigate allegations and/or complaints pertaining to medical care issues within DOJ. Contractors either currently providing work for DOJ that is the same or similar in scope to the requirement under this contract, or who have provided medical or consultant services to the BOP or USMS in the three years prior to the start of this contract, are not eligible to perform services on this contract in order to prevent the existence or appearance of conflicting roles that might affect a contractor’s judgment.

The Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or would appear to, cause a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative by telephone and in writing within 72 hours if a conflict of interest arises during the course of carrying out the duties of this contract.

4.1 Staffing:

4.1.1 The Contractor shall provide qualified medical professionals to perform the requirements specified in this Statement of Work.

4.1.2 The Contractor will need to pass a Tier 2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation

4.1.3 DOJ OIG will be responsible for the costs of background investigations.

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

4.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A SENIOR DOCTOR EXPERT

4.2.1 The Contractor will provide a Senior Doctor Expert that can be contacted directly throughout the life of the BPA for clinical expertise.

4.2.2 The Senior Doctor Expert will serve as a consistent resource to discuss issues related to the initiative or individual inspections and will help DOJ OIG ensure that its approaches and conclusions are logical and consistent with industry best practice.

4.2.3 The Senior Doctor Expert shall meet all of the requirements listed under 4.3 for a Medical Doctor Consultant.

4.2.4 The Senior Doctor Expert shall be a subject matter expert on quality of care and be able to identify and interpret clinical literature and medical best practices for DOJ OIG staff.

4.2.5 The Senior Doctor Expert will assist the OIG with defining the program and parameters at the beginning of the project to develop and validate methodological approaches for the overarching initiative, as well as specific site inspection protocols and appropriate data collection instruments.

4.2.6 The Senior Doctor Expert shall also periodically review and make recommendations to the DOJ OIG when they believe the DOJ OIG should adjust methodological approaches for the overarching initiative, as well as specific site inspection protocols and appropriate data collection instruments.

4.2.7 The Senior Doctor Expert may be requested to review and validate approaches and methodological approaches for the overarching initiative, as well as specific site inspection protocols of work performed by the Medical Doctor Consultant.

4.289 The Senior Doctor Expert position is not excluded from working as a Medical Doctor Consultant for reviews. The intent of this position is for the Senior Medical Doctor Consultant be the main point of contact, provide strategy and overarching policy recommendations and procedural recommendations. If they are unavailable to perform a full site review, they may be requested to validate work and provide verification of the data provided by the medical doctor consultants along with tasks identified in sections

4.3.1. - 4.3.11.

*OIG will only pay the hourly rate for the work being done (i.e., if the Senior Doctor is performing a site review as a Medical Doctor Consultant, they will charge the hourly rate of the Medical Doctor i.e., all associated tasks with a site review, deliverables and work associated with that site review.)

4.3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A MEDICAL DOCTOR CONSULTANT

4.3.1 The contractor shall provide a consistent person or pool of personnel that can meet the following qualifications.

4.3.2 The medical doctor shall maintain an active medical license in at least one state and be board certified in family medicine or internal medicine.

4.3.3 The medical doctor shall have at least 10 years of experience providing or evaluating the provision of medical care.

4.3.4 The medical doctor shall have experience investigating, auditing, or otherwise evaluating adherence to applicable standards related to health care programs and systems.

4.3.5 The medical doctor shall have experience objectively critiquing the treatment provided by other medical practitioners.

4.3.6 The medical doctor shall have experience serving as a subject matter expert providing advice, guidance, or testimony on the operation of medical care programs or systems.

4.3.7 The medical doctor shall have experience formulating recommendations or other steps to address issues, violations, or concerns identified as part of an investigation or other type of inquiry.

4.3.8 The medical doctor shall have experience producing written reports that evaluate applicable standards, systems, and actions present in facilities of care. This shall include analysis of and application of standards and policy.

4.3.9 The medical doctor shall demonstrate the ability to produce comprehensive reports that are well written, clear, and adequately supported, with citations to relevant resources.

4.3.10 The medical doctor shall demonstrate the ability to review large amounts of documentary evidence in short timeframes and provide oral briefings and written reports on tight deadlines.

4.3.11 The medical doctor shall be able to travel to various locations nationwide to perform onsite inspections for several consecutive days, and work efficiently and cooperatively under the direction of DOJ OIG personnel.

4.4 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR REGISTERED

NURSE OR NURSE PRACTICIONER CONSULTANT

4.4.1 The physician assistant or nurse shall be licensed and registered in the U.S.

4.4.2 The physician assistant or nurse shall have at least 5 years of experience providing or evaluating provisions of medical care.

4.4.3 The physician assistant or nurse shall have experience investigating, auditing, or otherwise evaluating facilities for adherence to applicable standards related to health care programs and systems.

4.4.4 The physician assistant or nurse shall have experience objectively critiquing the treatment provided by other medical practitioners.

4.4.5 The physician assistant or nurse shall have experience serving as a subject matter expert providing advice, guidance, or testimony on the operation of medical care programs or systems.

4.4.6 The physician assistant or nurse shall have experience formulating recommendations or other steps to address issues, violations, or concerns identified as part of an investigation or other type of inquiry.

4.4.7 The physician assistant or nurse shall have experience producing written reports that evaluate applicable standards, systems, and actions present in facilities of care. This shall include analysis of and application of standards and policy.

4.4.8 The physician assistant or nurse shall be able to travel to various locations nationwide to perform onsite inspections for several consecutive days, and work efficiently and cooperatively under the direction of DOJ OIG personnel.

4.5 PREFERRED BUT NOT MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

4.5.1 The Contractor has at least 5 years of experience providing medical care in an adult correctional setting.

4.5.2 The Contractor has experience managing a health care program in a detention or correctional setting.

4.5.3 The Contractor has demonstrated experience in a variety of types of detention or correctional settings.

4.5.4 The Contractor has certifications or special training related to providing medical care in a correctional setting, such as Certified Correctional Health Professional.

4.5.5 The Contractor will have knowledge and experience with the history, policies, and protocols of medical care in a detention or correctional setting and will be apprised of recent trends and developments in providing these services.

4.5.6 The medical doctor will have experience applying the American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Standards, and other standards related to provision of correctional health services.

4.5.7 The Contractor has conducted and published research and analysis regarding system-wide issues related to medical health care in a detention or correctional setting.

4.5.8 The Contractor has reviewed and evaluated medical health services provided in a detention or correctional setting.

4.5.9 The Contractor has multiple key personnel who meet the minimum requirements in the statement of work.

4.6 KEY PERSONNEL

Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes will possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without acknowledgment from the Contracting Officer. The Senior Doctor Expert is designated as Key for this requirement.

5 GENERAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with DOJ Microsoft Office applications.

5.1 PROGRESS REPORTS

While performing any task/requirement identified in Section 3, the Contractor shall provide progress reports every two weeks, unless another mutually agreed upon schedule is developed. This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed, including an assessment of technical progress, written and analytical progress, schedule status, any travel conducted, and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous reporting period. The Contractor shall provide progress reports to the Contracting Officer and COR via electronic mail.

5.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS

The Contractor shall be available to meet with the COR or DOJ OIG POC upon request to present deliverables, discuss progress, exchange information, and resolve emergent problems and issues. These meetings will take place at the Government’s facility or via telephone or email.

6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All reports generated, documentation produced, and research conducted in the performance of this requirement will be the property of DOJ OIG.

7 PROTECTIONS OF INFORMATION

Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this contract.

Contractor access to unclassified Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Law Enforcement Sensitive information may be required under this contract. This documentation will be provided to the Contractor in person, by mail, or by email. Contractor employees will safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

The Contractor will be required to submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement hereby incorporated as “Non-Disclosure Agreement.”

8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, INFORMATION, AND

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

All work performed will be on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The Contractor will be furnished with SSI for review and analysis. This documentation will be provided to the contractor in person, by mail courier, or by email. The Contractor shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination.

9 PACKAGING AND MARKING

9.1 MARKING AND DELIVERY

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) must approve the method in which report deliverables are to be submitted and marked for delivery. Deliverable submissions may be required in electronic or hard copy versions.

9.2 BRANDING

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of any DOJ and DOJ OIG Branding and Marking policies. As a matter of law, Federal criminal statutes prohibit unauthorized use of the DOJ Seal. In addition, DOJ policy prohibits granting authorization for certain commercial uses of the Seal. The vendor shall not use the seal unless receiving written permission from the Contracting Officer.

It is permissible to reference DOJ and DOJ OIG in materials if the reference is limited to true, factual statements. The words DOJ should appear in the same color, font, and size as the rest of the text in the document. Moreover, such references shall not imply in any way an endorsement of a product, company, or technology.

10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

10.1 DELIVERABLE STANDARDS AND QUALITY

The COR, or other persons designated by the COR and approved by the Contracting Officer, will review all draft and final deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance with contract requirements. The Contractor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables. The DOJ OIG will consider errors, misleading statements, incomplete, irrelevant information, or repetition as deficiencies and the Contractor shall make corrections at no additional cost.

10.2 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an email that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor shall have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

The COR will have 15 business days to review deliverables and make comments. The Contractor shall have 10 business days to make corrections and redeliver. Unless a different mutually agreed upon date is decided at the time of the deliverable or a correction of a deliverable is being requested.

11 DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

11.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for work performed under this contract consists of one twelve-month base, and two twelve-month option periods.

11.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance for work performed under this contract will be at the contractor’s site, contractor’s remote location, or prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the BOP or USMS, or other location chosen by DOJ OIG. If requested, the contractor may be requested to come to the Washington, DC E&I Division office. Such visits may be required to receive a PIV card or to pick up GFE.

11.3 TRAVEL

Contractor travel shall be required to support this requirement. All travel required by the Government outside the local commuting area(s) will be reimbursed to the Contractor in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining COR approval (electronic mail is acceptable) for all reimbursable travel in advance of each travel events.

Local travel will not be paid. Local travel as defined for this contract as travel within a 50-mile radius of the primary work site, which will be the contractor’s site or the contractor’s remote location.

11.4 GOVERNMENT FACILITIES / GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

(GFE) / GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

The Government will provide Contractor personnel access to prisons and detention centers operated by or under contract to the BOP or USMS, and as necessary, other DOJ facilities.

All work performed will be on GFE. The Government will provide Contractor personnel with the following GFE: computers/laptops and DOJ Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards. Mobile devices may be provided if needed.

The Contractor shall sign property receipts for all equipment provided and ensure that asset management records properly reflect the possession. The Contractor shall ensure that all GFE is reasonably protected from loss, theft, or unauthorized use. No documentation shall be stored on personal devices.

DOJ OIG will provide Contractor personnel access to DOJ OIG information systems and equipment, including electronic mail, and use of network printers and scanners if DOJ OIG provides Contractor with workspace at a DOJ OIG office. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and policies on use of DOJ information systems, laptops, and mobile devices.

The Government will provide all necessary information, data and documents to the Contractor for work required under this contract. All GFI provided to the Contractor shall be considered Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) and shall be protected consistent with applicable laws and DOJ policies. All information created by the Contractor shall become property of DOJ OIG.

The Government facilities, equipment, information, and supplies issued to the Contractor shall be used exclusively for the purpose of this contract. The Contractor will be responsible for returning all GFE in good working condition, subject to normal wear and tear.

11.5 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor will be responsible for performing written work at a contractor site or remote location and providing all supplies, materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this task order, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in paragraph 11.4 above.

11.6 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The Contractor will provide the DOJ OIG an opportunity to review all draft and final deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance with government policies, regulations, laws, and directives. Written documents prepared by the Contractor will be concise and clearly written.

Final documentation deliverables will be provided using Microsoft Office applications. Daily, weekly, and interim information deliverables and working-copy products may be provided by email or other means, as arranged with the COR.

The government will have fifteen (15) business days to accept or reject contract deliverables. If a deliverable is rejected and returned to the Contractor for revision, the Contractor will provide the corrected deliverable within ten (10) business days of notification of the request for revision, unless a different mutually agreed upon date is decided at the time of the deliverable or a correction of a deliverable is being requested.

All deliverables will be submitted to the COR and assigned DOJ OIG POC identified in this contract.

11.6.1 Deliverables

The Contractor shall provide the deliverables identified in the table below in electronic format.

Electronic copies will be delivered via email attachment or other media by mutual agreement of the parties. All electronic deliverables will be prepared using Microsoft applications in formats selected by the Contractor. All deliverables will be delivered via email to the COR, the Assigned DOJ OIG POC and to the Contracting Officer, as indicated below. The Contractor’s deliverables will not contain any identifiable corporate markings.

11.6.2 Delivery Schedule

ITEM DELIVERABLE/EVENT DUE BY

1 Post Award Meeting 5 business days of date of award

Summary of Current Research on Delivery of Correctional Healthcare

30 days of date of award

2 Progress Reports While performing any task/requirement identified in Section 3, every two weeks, unless another mutually agreed upon schedule is developed

3 Development of Protocol 90 business days following Post Award Meeting

4 Draft Facilities Review Reports

Within 15 business days of completion of site visit:

Contractor shall submit a draft to COR and assigned DOJ OIG POC for review. The Contractor and DOJ OIG will discuss the draft report to ensure its accuracy.

DOJ OIG will furnish comments and edits to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for making changes to the draft. The COR must be copied on all assignment correspondence.

Oral Briefings and Ad Hoc Reports or Project-related Work

Due date to be determined by COR and/or assigned DOJ OIG POC and Contractor.

6 Edits to Reports and Documents

10 business days after receipt of DOJ OIG comments.

11.7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The GSA BPA will have period of performance of 5 years as follows:

Base Year: One year period from the date of award Option Year 1: Consecutive one year period Option Year 2: Consecutive one year period Option Year 3: Consecutive one year period Option Year 4: Consecutive one year period

11.8 CONTRACT TYPE

For this effort, the Government intends to award a single blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to a single GSA schedule contract holder in support of its quality of healthcare initiative.

Cancellation: Either party (the Government or the BPA Holder) may cancel this BPA by providing written notice. The cancellation will take effect 30 calendar days after the other party receives the notice of cancellation. BPA cancellation does not release the BPA holder from the duty to continue performance on existing orders. Ongoing orders continue in accordance with its own period of performance, even if the BPA is cancelled.

11.9 PRICING

The BPA allows Firm-Fixed priced, and Labor Hour contract line-item numbers (CLINs). Labor Hour CLINs are fully loaded fixed unit prices that include ALL costs (including, but not limited to labor (including supervision), facilities, fringe benefits, overhead, shipping/delivery, travel, G&A and profit) necessary to provide services required in the solicitation. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

The resulting BPA calls may be Firm-Fixed priced, Time and Material and Labor Hour or any combination of these CLIN types. Work under Labor Hour elements will be established as Firm-Fixed priced whenever possible.

All travel will be directly reimbursable and must follow the GSA Federal Travel Regulations.

Senior Doctor Consulting Price:

The Senior Doctor shall provide program, strategy and procedural support and be available for short phone calls and policy or strategy verification. The number of hours used per month will vary. It is estimated that once they have provided strategy and overarching policy recommendations and procedural recommendations the time per month will be minimal. With upticks once data collection has been completed and reports are being written

The Senior Doctor labor category will be divided into the following CLINs:

CLIN 0001 A: Program/Procedural Set up and bi-monthly program strategy/procedural review and provide. (Firm Fixed Price) CLIN 0001 B: FFP- Up to 15 hours of direct support for phone calls or site review documentation and reports. (Firm Fixed Price) CLIN 0001 C: Hourly Rate for any hours exceeding CLIN 0002.

To ensure funding is available the COR or Government Personal must verify and give approval before Senior Doctor Consultant can use CLIN 0001 C. This is to ensure that funding is available.

CLIN 0001A and 0001B will be charged monthly. CLIN 0001C will only be charged if the OIG exceeds the hours in CLIN 0001B.

If the Senior Doctor is on a specific review and performing the duties of a Medical Doctor Consultant, they will charge the Medical Doctor Consultant hourly rate.

Invoicing: In addition to following the invoice procedure identified within Section 14. Contractor shall track their time and notify DOJ OIG if the project or site visit appears to be reaching the not exceed amount and/or estimated hours identified per project or site visit. The Senior Doctor shall also notify DOJ OIG if they are exceeding the hours identified in CLIN 0001 B before charging to CLIN 0001C.

12 ORDERING

DOJ OIG is authorized to place orders under this BPA. Other agencies/components may be authorized to place orders against this BPA with the written approval of the DOJ OIG Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to add more BPA holders at any time during the period of this agreement.

The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the total volume of purchases through this GSA BPA for the 3-year performance period to be $900,000.00.

Orders will be placed in accordance with FAR 8.405-3(c). All Time and Material or Labor Hour CLINs will include a not to exceed ceiling, which the Contractor exceeds at its own risk.

For each BPA call, the Government will provide a Request for Quotation (RFQ). RFQs will include at a minimum, description of work to be performed; location of work; period of performance; applicable performance standards; pricing instructions to include discount terms; invoicing instructions; any special requirements (e.g., appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative, security clearances, etc.); applicable Service Contract Act wage determination; and CLIN type(s) (e.g., firm fixed price, labor hour, time and materials, etc.). The ordering activity is responsible for considering the level of effort and the mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered, and for determining that the total price is reasonable.

BPA calls placed before the expiration (or cancellation) of the BPA’s period of performance shall continue until the expiration of the BPA call’s period of performance.

No new BPA calls shall be placed against BPA after expiration of the Contractor's GSA Schedule contract.

12 ORDERING