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FCC Victorville - Optometrist Services Federal contract opportunity
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PR000399
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Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office

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This solicitation package is for optometrist services at the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville, California. The services include providing eye exams, recommending treatment plans and medications, utilizing electronic medical records, and collaborating with medical staff. Quotes are due by February 16, 2024 and the contract is set aside for small businesses. The base period is one year with four optional one-year extensions. Pricing shall cover all charges and be fixed for the contract period. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is the contracting agency.

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administration Division Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

RE: Request for Quote 15BFA024Q00000027 Optometrist Services Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) – Victorville, California

Dear Quoter:

Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, for the provision of Optometrist Services for FCC Victorville. This package contains all necessary information to submit a quote.

When submitting your quote, you shall consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located on pages 21-22 of the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission of quotes.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.212-4 for Commercial Items. Paragraph (t), System for Award Management (SAM), of this clause requires that all quoters doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the SAM database. Quoters should include their Unique Entity Number in their quotes. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardees Unique Entity ID number into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award. For the purposes of this solicitations, all quoters SAM registration should include NAICS code 621320.

If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of February 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to jholleman@bop.gov in pdf format only and will be deemed received at the time as indicated on the email notification. Faxed and hand delivered quotes will not be accepted.

Please submit any questions you may have in writing. Questions may be submitted via email to jholleman@bop.gov.

Sincerely, //s// John Holleman, Contracting Officer mailto:jholleman@bop.gov mailto:jholleman@bop.gov.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 AND 30.

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

15BFA024Q00000027

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

02/02/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

John Holleman jholleman@bop.gov

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

202-598-6011

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

02/16/2024 10:00 CT

CODE 15BFA0

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Field Acquisition Office

U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex

346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE:100.00 % FOR

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

621320

SIZE STANDARD:

9 mil

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

NET 30

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

15B616CODE15. DELIVER TO

Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC Victorville

13777 AIR EXPRESSWAY BOULEVARD

Victorville, CA 92394

CODE 15B61616. ADMINISTERED BY

Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC Victorville

13777 AIR EXPRESSWAY BOULEVARD

Victorville, CA 92394

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

15B616CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC Victorville

13777 AIR EXPRESSWAY BOULEVARD

Victorville, CA 92394

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

To Provide Optometrist Services for FCC Victorville, CA in accordance with the Statement of Work

Unique Entity Number:

Firm Fixed Price

See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

John Holleman

31c. DATE SIGNED

02/02/2024

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Solicitation/Contract Form 2 Commodity or Services Schedule

2.1 Pricing Methodology

2.2 Schedule of Services/Statement of Work

2.3 Special Contract Conditions

3 Contract Clauses 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997) 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (NOV 2020) 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020)

BOP 2852.237-72 DOJ CONTRACTOR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT BUREAU OF

PRISONS (JUNE 2004)

BOP 2852.242-71 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE UTILIZING CPARS

(APR 2011)

DOJ-01 Whistleblower Information Distribution (Oct 2021) DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022) DOJ-03 Personnel Security Requirements For Contractor Employees (Nov 2021) DOJ-04 Federal Workplace Responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

(DEC 2014)

DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems DOJ-05 (OCT 2023) DOJ-07 Prohibition On Access By Non-U.S. Citizens To DOJ IT Systems (MAR 2002) DOJ-08 Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or other National Emergency (OCT 2007) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023)

4 List of Attachments 5 Solicitation Provisions

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

5.1 Tailoring/Quote Submission Requirements Instructions/Evaluation Award Methodology/

SAM/PTAC/FOIA

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (NOV 2020) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

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Section 2 - Commodity or Services Schedule

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 (2) Optometrist

Effective Date of Award (EDOA)-through twelve months from

EDOA.

Estimated Maximum

PSC: Q999

Base Period

1,872 SS $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 (2) Optometrist

13 months from Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 24 months from EDOA.

Estimated Maximum

PSC: Q999

Option Period 1

1,872 SS $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 (2) Optometrist

25 months from Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 36 months from EDOA.

Estimated Maximum

PSC: Q999

Option Period 2

1,872 SS $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 (2) Optometrist

37 months from Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 48 months from EDOA.

Estimated Maximum

PSC: Q999

Option Period 3

1,872 SS $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 (2) Optometrist

49 months from Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 60 months from EDOA.

Estimated Maximum

PSC: Q999

1,872 SS $________ $_________________

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Option Period 4

Aggregate Total:$____________________(Base plus all option periods)

2.1 Pricing Methodology

Quoters are required to submit, as part of their quote, a completed copy of Section 2, “Commodity or Services Schedule.”

The quantity of services to be provided by the Contractor is estimated. These estimates are not a representation to a quoter or contractor that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting requirements will remain stable or normal. Contract pricing shall include all charges to the Government for providing the services required by this solicitation/contract.

Pursuant to FAR 17.203(b), the Government’s evaluation shall be inclusive of options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price of all options to the total price of the base year requirement. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(d), the quoters may offer varying prices for options, depending on the quantities actually ordered and the dates when ordered.

2.2 Schedule of Services/Statement of Work

Subject

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Field Acquisition Office, intends to make a single award for the provision of Optometrist services for the inmate population at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Victorville located in Victorville, California. Services will be provided within the Health Services Departments at FCC Victorville. General information about the FCC can be found at www.bop.gov.

Place of Performance Federal Correctional Complex 13777 Air Expressway Blvd Victorville, CA 92394 Schedule

A session is defined as one hour. The contractor will normally provide eight (1) hour sessions per day, 20 days a month, excluding Federal Holidays. Work hours will normally be between 7:30am- 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The contractor shall not normally exceed 40 hours per week.

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 the 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. In the event of any absence, the contractor may make up his/her time so long as it does not exceed 40 hours in any given week. If the contractor fails to provide coverage, the Government may seek contractual remedy.

Education and Experience

The Optometrist (contractor) must be certified to practice medicine in any state in the United States or territory.

Providing verification of credentials (education, current licensor/status competency, continuing medical

15BFA024Q00000027 Page 6 of 64 education), and proof of malpractice insurance, as required by the Joint Commission. He/She must have at least one or more years of experience. Background clearance packets submitted by potential contractor employees shall be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of their current license.

The Contractor must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support. The contractor must possess and submit with their quotation, evidentiary documentation of their graduation from an accredited school. In the case of a company, the qualified individual selected to perform these services on behalf of the contractor must be identified at the time the quotation is submitted.

Supplies and Equipment

All supplies that the contractor’s employees may routinely use will be provided by the FCC. All records maintained by the contractor’s employees will remain property of the FCC. No medical information shall be released by the contractor’s employees to any person without prior approval of the FCC Health Service Administrator or designee and the FOIA/Privacy Act Branch of the Office of General Counsel in the Central Office, Washington D.C.

Health Requirements

The contractor shall ensure their employee is free of communicable diseases. Any individual who subsequently develops a medical condition which might reasonably be expected to place other workers, inmates, or the public at risk shall be immediately removed from affected activities. In any such case, the contractor shall be responsible, at no additional cost to the institution, for securing the services of any replacement personnel required to perform this contract.

The contract employee may be required to submit to testing for/or provide evidence acceptable to the clinical director of recent testing for tuberculosis of other communicable diseases. Failure to submit to testing for or providing acceptable evidence of recent testing for or immunity to selected communicable diseases shall be grounds for denying access to inmates. The contract employee shall immediately inform, in writing to the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) and Administrative Contracting Officer, and adverse action taken by any regulatory body involving certification. This includes, but is not limited to, suspensions, revocations, restrictions on licensure as a Optometrist.

Description of Duties

The contractor shall be responsible for, but is not limited to:

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff

• Perform duties within the scope of the current licensure

• Provide Optometry services which conform to community standards and all local, state and Federal laws and regulations applicable to the delivery of health care to members of the general public.

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the inmate

• Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays

• Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians

• Ensure all tools, sharps and equipment are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures

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• Make a diagnosis, provide treatment plans and prescribe medications

• Utilize the Bureau of Prisons’ Electronic Medical Record to document the eye exam, recommend clinically necessary outside consultation, instruct and counsel, and order or carry out therapy

• Emergency consultation to be performed by the contractor in instances where deemed necessary.

• Work collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans

• Assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services

• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems

Attire

The contractor is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). No khaki or green scrubs. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Patient Management

The contractor will be responsible for receiving patients and explaining procedures to alleviate undue anxiety, submitting reports and evaluations as requested. The contractor will be responsible for following directives and comply with Bureau of Prisons Health Services Manual, local institutional mandates, and the Health Services Department’s policies in the management of all patient encounters.

Patients shall be afforded impartial access to treatment or accommodations that are available or medically indicated, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, or religion. Staffing shall be commensurate with the expected needs of the patients and within the scope of services offered.

The contractor shall NOT provide information to the inmates(s). If the situation arises where inmate(s) are required to be provided information, the Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator (HSA), or COR shall provide any information the inmate(s) are to receive. The contractor is required to maintain an open line of communication with the Clinical Director, HSA, and COR. The contract employee will be required to operate a system of records as identified for medical treatment documentation, and will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974.

Inmate Management

Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. The contract employee shall not be responsible for the management of any inmates, other than to ensure inmates involved within the contract’s scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety and well-being. The successful contractor shall attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement.

Reimbursement to the contractor for the time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be at the contract rate, prorated hourly. The contractor is to constantly be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with inmates at all times. Any violation of the institution rules and regulations are to be brought immediately to the attention of any Government employee employed at the institution. The contractor will be required to provide documentation to the COR, or designee, of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by inmates for proper action.

Institution Security

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The contractor/contract employees shall agree to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contract employee will be required to sign in and out of the institution for accountability purposes. A badge will be issued and worn at all times for proper identification. The contractor may, at any time, be removed from the institution at the discretion of the CEO.

2.3 Special Contract Conditions

Type of Contract: The Government contemplates a single award of an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. It is anticipated that the contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded in February 2024 and with an anticipated effective date of award (EDOA) of March 1, 2024. On or about the EDOA, FCC Victorville will issue a task order to the contractor. The contractor shall commence full performance of services on the EDOA. Therefore, all background clearances shall be completed prior to the EDOA.

The resulting contract will include a base year period from the effective date of award (EDOA) through 12 months from the EDOA with four (4) possible 12-month option years for renewal at the unilateral discretion of the Government. Quoters are advised that the Government has the unilateral right to exercise option periods in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.”

Performance Period(s): The anticipated effective date of award (EDOA) is March 1, 2024.

Base Year: EDOA through 12 months from EDOA;

Option Year 1: 13 months from EDOA through 24 months from EDOA;

Option Year 2: 25 months from EDOA through 36 months from EDOA;

Option Year 3: 37 months from EDOA through 48 months from EDOA;

Option Year 4: 49 months from EDOA through 60 months from EDOA.

Point of Acceptance: The point of acceptance for services is FCC Victorville.

Non-Personal Services Information: This service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific task. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance shall be monitored. The contractor shall attend all training required by the Bureau of Prisons for contract workers. The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings, staff recalls or Government training sessions for institution staff.

Healthcare Providers Status: The resultant is for a non-personal healthcare service provider. The contractor will be an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over the medical, professional aspects of services rendered. The contractor must indemnify the Government for any liability producing act of omission by the contractor, its employees and agents occurring during performance. The contractor must maintain medical liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate. Any subcontracts for the provision of services must contain the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.237-7, "Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance," including the maintenance of medical liability insurance.

Medical Malpractice. Except as provided elsewhere in this contract, the contractor shall provide and maintain medical malpractice and such other insurance during the period of this contract. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

If the contractor or physician who is providing services under this contract has pending litigation or administrative proceedings that may affect his/her license to practice medicine or standing as a fellow member in a professional organization, full disclosure shall be provided to the COR and CO within five calendar days upon official notification.

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If it is determined by the medical legal review that the standard of care has not been met or there is substantial evidence of negligence on the part of the Contractor or contract employee, regardless of the final judicial decision, the physician may lose his/her privileges to practice at the BOP.

Quality of Patient Care/Non-Discrimination: The professional service providers will provide Bureau patients under the terms of this, the same or equal services to those provided to nonBureau patients. Professional service providers shall be provided within accepted professional standards.

The contractor agrees to make no distinction among patients under on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, or physical condition. For distinctions on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, or physical condition include but are not limited to the following: denying any service or benefit; providing any service or benefit to a patient which is different; or if provided in a different manner or at a different time from that provided to other patients; subjecting a patient to segregation or separate treatment in any manner related to his receipt of any service; restricting a patient in any way in the enjoyment of an advantage or privilege enjoyed by others in determining whether he satisfies any admission, enrollment quota, eligibility, membership or other requirement or condition which an individual must meet in order to be provided any service or benefit; the assignment of time or places for the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin of the patients served.

Third Party Liability: Public Law 87-693 (42 U.S.C. 2651) provides that the United States shall be entitled to recover the reasonable value of hospital and medical care and treatment furnished or to be furnished to a person who suffers any injury or disease under circumstances indicating the potential legal liability of another person. This other person is commonly referred to as the "third party" since his/her negligent act or failure to act caused an injury or disease to the "first party" requiring medical treatment by or at the expense of the United States, the "second party".

Health Care Provider Credential Verification, Privileges, and Practice Agreement Program: Health care service employees are subject to Program Statement 6021.02, Health .Care Provider Credential Verification, Privileges, and Practice Agreement Program, dated 10/12/2016. This program statement is available at www.bop.gov

Reviews: The Contracting Officer or designee is authorized to review by on-site survey, review of records, or by any other reasonable manner, the quality of supplies rendered under this contract. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or other representative of the BOP.

Payments will be denied when such service does not support the charges or if the service is deemed not necessary or appropriate. Such determinations may be made by the Contracting Officer or COR, whichever is appropriate. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or other delegated representatives of the BOP.

Contracting Officer Responsibility: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions, or amounts cited in this contract is reserved to the Contracting Officer. This responsibility may be delegated to an Administrative Contracting Officer by the Contracting Officer.

Contract Administration Office (CAO): The Contracting Office at FCC Victorville is assigned to be the CAO for a resultant contract. This assignment carries with it the authority to perform all normal contract administration functions as listed in FAR 42.302(a), items 1 through 70; to the extent those functions apply to this contract. This assignment also includes delegation of authority to perform functions specified in FAR 42.302(b), items 1 through 11.

Ordering Official: Task orders may be issued only by the Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, or an ordering official for FCC Victorville with an appropriate certificate of appointment. Each task order will identify the services schedule for that period. Orders can be issued orally, by facsimile, mail, or electronic commerce methods.

Contract Security/Investigative Requirements: The Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters and monitoring of contract performance.

The following investigative procedures may be applied and appropriate forms completed before any Contractor employees are permitted inside an institution:

1. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Check;

2. Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306);

3. FD-258 (fingerprint check);

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4. Law Enforcement Agency checks;

5. Vouchering of Employees;

6. Employment Resume;

7. Completed Contractor Pre-employment Questionnaire;

8. Release of Information;

9. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-85for Low Risk, SF-85P for above low risk);

10. Credit Check, if applicable;

11.Urinalysis, if applicable.

In addition to the above procedures, Contractor employees must agree to undergo a urinalysis test (for the detection of marijuana and other drug usage). If a test result is positive, the individual(s) shall be excluded and the Contractor shall provide acceptable replacement personnel subject to the same security requirements. Before a quote can be considered for award, the Contractor must agree to submit to the all the above security requirements.

Schedule of Insurance: In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(q), the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws for the requirements of maintaining applicable insurance coverage.

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Section 3 - Contract Clauses

A.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4.

Clauses By Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan

1997)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors (Nov 2021)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

Clauses By Full Text

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

The Contractor will be required to design, develop, or operate a system of records on individuals, to accomplish an agency function subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, December 31, 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and applicable agency regulations. Violation of the Act may involve the imposition of criminal penalties.

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52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor agrees to--

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(1) Comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (the Act) and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act in the design, development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function when the contract specifically identifies--

(i) The systems of records; and

(ii) The design, development, or operation work that the contractor is to perform;

(2) Include the Privacy Act notification contained in this contract in every solicitation and resulting subcontract and in every subcontract awarded without a solicitation, when the work statement in the proposed subcontract requires the redesign, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals that is subject to the Act; and

(3) Include this clause, including this paragraph (3), in all subcontracts awarded under this contract which requires the design, development, or operation of such a system of records.

(b) In the event of violations of the Act, a civil action may be brought against the agency involved when the violation concerns the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, and criminal penalties may be imposed upon the officers or employees of the agency when the violation concerns the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function. For purposes of the Act, when the contract is for the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, the Contractor is considered to be an employee of the agency.

(c)(1) "Operation of a system of records," as used in this clause, means performance of any of the activities associated with maintaining the system of records, including the collection, use, and dissemination of records.

(2) "Record," as used in this clause, means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains the person's name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a fingerprint or voiceprint or a photograph.

(3) "System of records on individuals," as used in this clause, means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.

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52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from the first day current performance period through the last day of the current performance period [insert dates].

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when--

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either--

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

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(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

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52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than the deliverable as identified in Schedule of Services [insert dollar figure or quantity], the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of the estimated quantities in the Schedule of Items within the current performance period [insert dollar figure or quantity];

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of the estimated quantities in the Schedule of Items within the current performance period [insert dollar figure or quantity]; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

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52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" or "maximum" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause.

Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights

15BFA024Q00000027 Page 14 of 64 and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the last day of the effective performance period [insert date].

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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 prior to expiration of the current performance period [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 60 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 5 years (months)(years).

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52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the base year or any option year exercised. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the base year or any option year exercised, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997)

(a) It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered, including by example, the Contractor's professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employees or agents. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence: *$1,000,000.

(b) An apparently successful offeror, upon request by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish prior to contract award evidence of its insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Liability insurance may be on either an occurrences basis or on a claims-made basis. If the policy is on a claims-made basis, an extended reporting endorsement (tail) for a period of not less than 3 years after the end of the contract term must also be provided.

(d) Evidence of insurance documenting the required coverage for each health care provider who will perform under this contract shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of services under this contract. If the insurance is on a claims-made basis and evidence of an extended reporting endorsement is not provided prior to the commencement of services, evidence of such endorsement shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the expiration of this contract. Final payment under this contract shall be withheld until evidence of the extended reporting endorsement is provided to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The policies evidencing required insurance shall also contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the

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Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. If, during the performance period of the contract the Contractor changes insurance providers, the Contractor must provide evidence that the Government will be indemnified to the limits specified in paragraph (a) of this clause, for the entire period of the contract, either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies.

(f) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts under this contract for health care services and shall require such subcontractors to provide evidence of and maintain insurance in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.

* Contracting Officer insert the dollar value(s) of standard coverage(s) prevailing within the local community as to the specific medical specialty, or specialties, concerned, or such higher amount as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to protect the Government's interests.

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2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (NOV 2020)

(a) “Unsafe condition” as used in this clause means the actual or potential exposure of Contractor or Government employees to a hazardous material.

(b) “Hazardous Material” as used in this clause includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract), any other potentially hazardous material requiring safety controls, or any other material or working condition designated as hazardous by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

(c) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for issuing and administering regulations that require Contractors to apprise its employees of all hazards to which they may be exposed in the course of their employment; proper conditions and precautions for safe use and exposure; and related symptoms and emergency treatment in the event of exposure.

(d) Prior to commencement of work, Contractors are required to inspect for and report to the Contracting Officer the presence of, or suspected presence of, any unsafe condition including asbestos or other hazardous materials or working conditions in areas in which they will be working.

(e) If during the performance of the work under this contract, the Contractor or any of its employees, or subcontractor employees, discovers the existence of an unsafe condition, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, or designee (with written notice provided not later than three (3) working days thereafter), of the existence of an unsafe condition. Such notice shall include the Contractor's recommendations for the protection and the safety of Government, Contractor and subcontractor personnel and property that may be exposed to the unsafe condition.

(f) When the Government receives notice of an unsafe condition from the Contractor, the parties will agree on a course of action to mitigate the effects of that condition and, if necessary, the contract will be amended. Failure to agree on a course of action will constitute a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(g) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the Contractor or subcontractors from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material including but not limited to the use, disturbance, or disposal of such material.

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2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020)

(a) Mr./Ms. To Be Determined of ____________________ , ______________________________ , _______________ , is hereby designated to act as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) under[Contract Number] , for the period of [Period] (specify the performance period of the contract that the designation covers).

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or another representative designated in writing by the Contracting Officer. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, the following:

(i) Receiving all deliverables;

(ii) Inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(iii) Clarifying, directing, or redirecting the contract effort, including shifting work between work areas and locations, filling in details, or otherwise serving to accomplish the contractual statement of work to ensure the work is accomplished satisfactorily;

(iv) Evaluating performance of the Contractor; and

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(v) Certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

(c) The COR does not have the authority to issue direction that:

(i) Constitutes a change of assignment or work outside the contract specification/work statement/scope of work.

(ii) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes” or other similar contract term.

(iii) Causes, in any manner, an increase or decrease in the contract price or the time required for contract performance;

(iv) Causes, in any manner, any change in a term, condition, or specification or the work statement/scope of work of the contract;

(v) Causes, in any manner, any change or commitment that affects price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other term or condition of the contract or that, in any way, directs the contractor or its subcontractors to…

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