DRAFT RFP Prog Mgt Iraq Med.docx

DRAFT Request for Proposal SAQMMA______________________, Attachment E.

TASK ORDER 001

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN IRAQ

1. BACKGROUND.

1.1. This task order (TO) will be awarded under basic contract SAQMMA_________, Department of State Health Care Services in Iraq. It is governed by the terms and conditions contained therein.

1.2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued concurrent with the RFP for the basic contract.

1.3. It is not the Government’s intent to specify how the Contractor will conduct overall business management and quality assurance under the contract. The Contractor is encouraged to implement best business practices in demonstrating how overall program management will be maintained.

2. WORK SCOPE.

2.1. In accordance with Sec C. Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement (PWS) of the basic contract, particularly paragraph C.3.6 Program Management Support, the contractor is responsible for management of multiple health care facilities in Iraq. This includes personnel, administrative, financial, and managerial resources necessary of the basic contract and all task orders thereto.

2.2. Period of Performance. The period of performance will be one base year plus four (4) one-year option periods. Mission Capable Status will be October 1, 2011.

3. PROPOSAL.

3.1. Based on the Contractor’s proposed Management Plan, Contractor will specify which management functions, in part or in full, will be centrally managed. Contractor is to specify functions and responsibilities.

3.2. Each proposal for the Initial Task Order shall not exceed 25 double-sided pages (50 single-sided printed pages), cost and technical data combined. This total excludes attachments, charts, graphs, and foldouts. The offer must consist of the following physically separate volumes:

3.3. Program Management Support Approach.

The management approach will be evaluated to assess the degree to which it reflects an effective, efficient, feasible, and practical level of understanding of the operating environment from a management perspective, with minimal risk and innovative and cost effective ideas. The Government will evaluate the project management strategy including indicators showing how the project will be implemented and the Contractor’s ability to manage resources. The Offeror’s management approach will be evaluated based on the degree to which it clearly demonstrates, a) a sound approach to identifying and applying resources to accomplish the requirements in an appropriate and efficient manner; and b) clear lines of communication between the Contractor’s team and the Government, for timely problem identification, mitigation and resolution Contractor will specify how Program Management Support will be accomplished. Specifically:

3.3.1. Key Personnel. Key Personnel are dependent on the Contractor’s management approach. Identify Key Personnel and provide as an attachment a detailed resume for each position. The resume(s) should describe all experience relevant to this task order.

3.3.2. Staffing. Describe plans for staffing, including staff rotation and responsibilities.

3.3.3. Equipment List. Provide as an attachment a list of all equipment, if needed, for the proposed management approach.

3.3.4. Facility Requirement. Facility Requirement. Specify minimum office space required for management staff. Contractor is responsible for providing all computers and peripheral equipment.

3.3.5. Transition. Contractor shall identify key issues and proposed approaches to transition from primarily Department of Defense cognizance to Contractor management of Health Care Services Support in Iraq.

3.3.6. Quality Assurance Plan Metrics. Key to Program Management performance is the monitoring and evaluation for timely and quality service. Based on Contractor’s approach to management and oversight, Contractor shall propose metrics for inclusion in the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

3.3.7. Statement of Work. Contractor will propose a Statement of Work that addresses the Contractor’s proposed program management approach.,

3.4. Price Proposal.

The Price Proposal shall set forth current, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation.

3.4.1. Labor. Labor shall be fully loaded rates as proposed for the basic contract. Contractor shall proposed fixed price labor categories with the number of personnel for the base year and four (4) one-year option periods.

3.4.2. Other Direct Costs (ODCs). The Contractor shall propose the monthly estimates of consumable supplies and required medical equipment costs, if required, to manage multiple medical support facilities. These costs will be invoiced as ODCs.

3.4.3. Travel. The Offeror shall propose the total cost of travel per year (One-Year Base Period and Four (4) One-Year Option Periods) along with the total number of round trips with rationale for multiple trips per year for health care providers.

3.4.4. Workman’s Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). For base period and four (4) one-year options, provide DBA costs.

4. DISPOSITION OF OFFERS.

The offer will not be returned. Original copies will be retained in the official contract file and all other copies will be destroyed upon award of the task order.

5. ALTERNATE OFFERS.

An alternate offer is not being solicited and will not be considered.