Scope of Work.pdf

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION -1

GENERAL

SCOPE OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall provide Occupational Health Nurse services for Government employees as directed by the government nurse in the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District Occupational Health Unit.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/ Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis for up to eight (8) hours per day. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday – Friday. However, office hours may vary at any time on an “As-Needed” basis, opening as early as 7:30 a.m. The contractor will not need to report during Federal Holidays, or when the Occupational Health Unit is closed.

b. Holiday Work. The Eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year's Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday.

When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Services shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the point of contact (POC).

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

AT Level I Training Contractor employee, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable.

Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion to the POC or to the contracting officer, within 5 calendar days after completion of training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Access, General Protection, and Security Policy and Procedures Contractor employee shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something) The contractor shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for to report suspicious activity to the security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the TPOC NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

MEETINGS. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-performance meeting to be scheduled by the POC.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

Suitable space will be provided for the Contractor's use for work performed under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain such space to the same, or higher standards, as similar areas occupied by the Government, and shall assume responsibility for the safekeeping of materials and equipment provided. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining physical security for Government furnished materials and equipment. All Government furnished materials and equipment shall be used only for the performance of services specified herein.

a. Forms. All Department of Defense forms, required by the Government to be used under this contract, will be provided by the Government during the contract period. The Government reserves the right to modify or supersede these forms during the contract period.

b. Utilities. The Government will furnish available utilities to perform the specified work. The Contractor shall make a dedicated effort to conserve utilities and shall comply with all Government regulations regarding energy conservation. Government furnished utilities shall be used only in the performance of services specified in this contract.

c. Control. The Contractor shall provide control to ensure Government furnished equipment, property, or items are utilized only for contract purposes. Upon completion (including any extensions of contract term) or termination of the contract for any reason, and except for fair wear and tear, the Contractor shall return all Government furnished equipment, keys and any unused material or supplies in the same condition as received.

General security requirements and guidance.

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative.

Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC).

Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following: (1) both physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD information systems or networks; (2) remote access to a DoD information system or network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. Before CAC issuance, contract personnel must have, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with applicable Army regulations and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). At the discretion of the RA, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of a fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 investigation with the National Background Investigations Bureau. The RA provides contract personnel with additional information and forms to initiate the CAC issuance process, and/or to initiate background investigations, when required. Contract personnel shall complete these processes within established timelines to avoid delays.

Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information.

All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

Physical security and access control requirements All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

SECTION -2

Located in the Ron Mazzoli Federal Building:

600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Place Room 138 Louisville, KY 40202

The Contractor shall work under the technical direction of the government nurse and under the administrative control of the Occupational Health and Safety Office, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District.

Point of Contact: Christine Tomlin, RN Occupational Health Nurse Manager Phone: 502-315-7071

Quantities shall not exceed 1,500 hours per year. The contract will be for the base period of one (1) year from date of award and include options to extend the period of services for four (4) one-year periods for a maximum of five (5) years.

The one-year option periods are as follows:

Option Year One: April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028 Option Year Two: April 1, 2028 through March 31, 2029 Option Year Three: April 1, 2029 through March 31, 2030 Option Year Four: April 1, 2030 through March 31, 2031

NOTE: The dates provided are only estimates and are subject to change based on when an award is made.

Education:

Shall have a minimum educational requirement of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing degree.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years working as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room (ER), Critical / Urgent / Ambulatory Care Unit. Shall have a Minimum of two (2) years employment in an Occupational Health Clinic.

License and Certifications:

Current, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Current/Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Card.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of service in the Louisville District Occupational Health Unit

Must be able to perform the following skills:

1. Triage and provide appropriate care for employee injuries and illnesses following medical protocols.

2. Conduct screenings for comprehensive wellness and medical surveillance exams.

3. Ability to provide Health and Wellness consultation and training to include Health & Life Coaching with a holistic approach

4. Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKG), eye exams (Snellen, Titmus or Stereo

Optical), hearing tests, glucose testing, phlebotomy, strep screens, urine dip tests, hemoccult testing.

5. Administer vaccinations, over the counter medications and allergy injections per medical protocols. Recognize clinical abnormalities and follow up with appropriate action per medical protocols.

6. Counsel employees on preventative health measures and procedures.

7. Ability to provide first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in emergency situations following BLS protocols.

8. Report and follow-up on needle stick and body fluid exposures, including detailed record of occurrences.

Provide consultations to employees regarding physical examination results.

9. Collect and document employee data and information according to empirical data, history and clinical findings.

10. Maintain employee medical files within federal guidelines, ensuring confidentiality and privacy of health and personal information.

11. Transcription of physician recorded dictated encounters.

12. Schedule comprehensive employee health maintenance examinations.

13. Maintain a daily census and a log of activities including medical service or assistance rendered.

14. Coordinate with the physician and government nurse to provide high quality patient care in a caring and professional manner.

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