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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Division
Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
RE: 15BFA023Q00000026, Psychiatrist Services Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn, New York
Dear Quoter:
Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, for the provision of Psychiatrist services for the MDC Brooklyn, New York. 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 in the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission of quotes. Failure to provide all the requirements in the Quote Submission Instructions section will result in your quote being eliminated from consideration for award.
Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Quotes shall be submitted in pdf format by utilizing the email below. Emailed quotes will not be accepted.
Please submit any questions you may have concerning this solicitation in writing via email to llwheeler@bop.gov.
Sincerely, LaQueta Wheeler
LaQueta Wheeler Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office General Contracting Section 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 Telephone: 972-352-4536 Email: llwheeler@bop.gov
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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
15BFA023Q00000026
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
01/18/2023
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
LaQueta Wheeler, llwheeler@bop.gov
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)
972-352-4536
8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL
TIME
02/02/2023 03:00 PM CT
CODE BFAO
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
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS: 561320
SIZE STANDARD: $34 million
10. THE ACQUISITION IS
SEE
SCHEDULE
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION
UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS
(15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
X RFQ IFB RFP
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
15BBR0CODE15. DELIVER TO
Federal Bureau of Prisons MDC Brooklyn 80 29th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232
CODE 15BBR016. ADMINISTERED BY
Federal Bureau of Prisons MDC Brooklyn 80 29th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
15BBR0CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
Federal Bureau of Prisons MDC Brooklyn 80 29th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232
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 NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
The Contractor shall provide Psychiatrist services to the inmate population at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) located in Brooklyn, New York in accordance with the Statement of Work.
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 Govt. Use Only)
X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE 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: REF. _____________________________ 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)
LaQueta Wheeler
31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
X
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19.
ITEM NO.
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. 2/2012) BACK
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Table of Contents
Section Description Page Number
1 Solicitation/Contract Form 2 Commodity or Services Schedule
2 Scheduled Continued, SOW, and Special Contract Conditions 3 Contract Clauses
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 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) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 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 (June 1996) 52.21-603-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (June 2012)
52.27-103-72 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); (Alt. I) -- Classified Information -- Cleared Contractors DOJ-04 Federal Workplace Responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC 2014) DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems (APR 2015) 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 (May 2022)
4 List of Attachments 5 Solicitation Provisions
52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) BOP 2852.237-78 Submission/Evaluation of Quotations/Offers by Individuals (Nov 2014) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (Jan 1998) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022)
5.1 Tailoring of FAR 52.212-1 & Quote Submission Instructions
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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 Base Year: March 2, 2023 to March 1, 2024
Psychiatrist Services
Estimated Maximum.
PSC: Q999
752 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 Option Year 1: March 2, 2024 to March 1, 2025
Psychiatrist Services
Estimated Maximum.
PSC: Q999
752 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 Option Year 2: March 2, 2025 to March 1, 2026
Psychiatrist Services
Estimated Maximum.
PSC: Q999
752 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0004 Option Year 3: March 2, 2026 to March 1, 2027
Psychiatrist Services
Estimated Maximum.
PSC: Q999
752 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0005 Option Year 4: March 2, 2027 to March 1, 2028
Psychiatrist Services
Estimated Maximum.
PSC: Q999
752 SS $________ $_________________
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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0006 6 Month Extension
Psychiatrist Services
Estimated Maximum.
PSC: Q999
376 SS $________ $_________________
2 Scheduled Continued, SOW, and Special Contract Conditions
SECTION 2.1 – PRICING METHODOLOGY
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.
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.
SECTION 2.2 – STATEMENT OF WORK
Objective The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) intends to establish a single contract award for the provision of Psychiatrist Services. For more information, please visit www.bop.gov.
Place of Performance Services are to be performed onsite at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) located in Brooklyn, New York.
Period of Performance The contract period will be in effect from the date of the award through a 12-month period. The Government have a right to exercise up to four (4) 12-month option periods plus a 6-month extension.
Description of Services/Staff Qualifications/Credentialing The Contractor shall provide a Psychiatrist to the institution Health Services Department at MDC Brooklyn to conduct examinations on patients scheduled by the institution medical staff.
The Contractor shall perform psychiatric services which will include conducting psychiatric evaluations and making referral recommendations for inmates at MDC Brooklyn.
The Contractor will provide psychiatry services which conform to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to the delivery of psychiatric care to members of the general public. The services being non personal and professional in nature, will be provided in the method as considered appropriate in the local community and in line with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) The contractor will also conform to all Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines as applicable to psychiatric services. The BOP physician will have the final authority to approve or disapprove any and all treatment plans and recommendations by the Contractor.
Estimated Aggregate Pricing (Base + Option Years + 6 Month Extension): $_____________________
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Contract Psychiatrists shall only prescribe pharmaceutical drugs that are listed in the approved BOP Formulary. Requests for exemptions to the formulary shall be submitted to the BOP Clinical Director who shall approve or deny recommendations. If the recommendation for a non-formulary prescription is approved by the BOP physician, then the same will be referred to the pharmacist, who will submit to the Central Office Pharmacy for a Request of Exemption. The issuance of sample medication to any federal inmate is prohibited.
The Contractor shall have current certification in their chosen field of expertise that permits them to practice and to perform psychiatric services in the State of New York for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall have obtained a Doctorate degree of medicine or osteopathy from an accredited university program, completed a residency in psychiatry, be licensed to practice medicine in at least one of the United States, be board certified, and be otherwise qualified/certified to perform the required services and hold a current license to practice in the State of New York.
The Contractor will complete an Application for Appointment to medical staff and request privileges. The contractor will submit and complete all necessary information needed to provide a complete credential file as defined by the Program Statement 6027.01. This applies to consultation services rendered in house or through tele-health services.
Contractors shall make direct entries into the inmates’ Bureau of Electronic Medical Records: (BEMR), including the patient’s history of present complaint, objective findings, assessment, proposed treatment, and follow-up recommendations.
Place of Performance
The services will be rendered at MDC Brooklyn located on 80 29th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232
Schedule of Services The Contractor will be contacted in advance by the Institution Health Services Administrator (HSA) or designee to schedule services.
Each work day will consist of eight (8) sessions in length, and it is estimated that two (2) work days will be used per week (16 sessions + unpaid half hour lunch). The Contractor will have eight (8) sessions to complete a work day. Clinics will typically be scheduled between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm (including an unpaid ½ hour lunch) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, excluding federal holidays. The scheduled days will be mutually agreed upon by MDC Brooklyn and the Contractor.
Due to the nature of a correctional setting, delays in performance may be expected. Such delays may include, but not limited to, inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, and other security matters. When contract employees report to the institution but are not able to perform services due to such delays, the contractor will be reimbursed for the first hour of the work day should the contractor be turned away. If the institution requests that the contractor remain for eventual performance, the contractor shall be paid for each session worked during the work day.
Supplies MDC Brooklyn will provide all general medical necessities such as: support personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, utilities, janitorial, security, and other services related to the provision of the psychiatry services.
Method of Performance The services to be provided are professional in nature and will be commensurate with AAAHC standards of care. The methods utilized will meet medical practices established in the local community. These services although not directly supervised, will be reviewed periodically by the HSA at MDC Brooklyn. The performance of these services will be monitored by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
The HSA will retain professional responsibility for all patients referred to the Health Services Department.
The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable, state, local, and federal regulations during their performance.
The Contractor has the sole responsibility and discretion for choosing and implementing the manner and method of performing tasks outlined in the Statement of Work as long as the requirements are met in accordance with the regulations described above.
The services required are non-personal in nature, which means:
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Payment will be based on the accomplishment of a specific task;
The services will not constitute an employee/employer relationship; and
The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision.
The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over the medical, professional aspects of services rendered. (e.g., professional judgements, diagnosis of specific medical treatment). Contract monitoring reports will be prepared by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and maintained in the contract file.
The Contractor shall indemnify the Government for any liability producing act or omission by the Contractor, its employees and agents occurring during contract performance. In addition to maintaining medical liability insurance as prescribed above, the contractor is required to ensure that its subcontracts contain the requirements of the clause at 52.237-7, including the maintenance of medical liability insurance.
Record Management The Contractor shall submit consultation sheets (provided by the institution medical staff) that provide all information pertaining to services rendered, including, but not limited to medical evaluation and treatment plans.
Information provided by paper or BEMR shall be signed, authenticated, legible and completely address all aspects of assessments and management of the patient examined.
Inmate records are the sole property of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and are confidential. No medical record shall be released by the contractor to any person without prior approval from the HSA or designee and the FOIA/Privacy Act Branch of the Office of General Counsel in Central Office, Washington, DC.
Inmate Management The provision of services under this proposed contract will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. However, the contractor will not be responsible for the supervision of inmates. The contractor will report any infraction of rules and regulations by any inmate to the COR or designee.
End of Statement of Work
SECTION 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 2023 and with an anticipated effective date of award (EDOA) of March 2, 2023. On or about the EDOA, MDC Brooklyn will issue a task order to the contractor. The contractor shall commence full performance of services on 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 Periods:
Base Year: March 2, 2023 to March 1, 2024;
Option Year 1: March 2, 2024 to March 1, 2025;
Option Year 2: March 2, 2025 to March 1, 2026;
Option Year 3: March 2, 2026 to March 1, 2027;
Option Year 4: March 2, 2027 to March 1, 2028;
6 Month Extension.
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Point of Acceptance: The point of acceptance for services is MDC Brooklyn.
Non-Personal Services: Award of the resultant contract will result in a contractual arrangement only and shall not be construed as a personnel appointment with the Bureau of Prisons. The services shall not constitute an employer/employee relationship. Payments to the Contractor shall be based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific task. Results to be obtained are within the Contractor's own unsupervised determination. The Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, but its efforts will be monitored for quality assurance.
Healthcare Providers: The resulting contract is for a non-personal healthcare provider, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 37.401. Agencies may enter into nonpersonal health care services contracts with physicians, dentists and other health care providers under authority of 10.S.C.2304 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 33 , Planning and Solicitation. Each contract shall: (a) State that the contract is a nonpersonal health care services contract, as defined in 37.101, under which the contractor is an independent contractor;
(b) State that the Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over the medical, professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments, diagnosis for specific medical treatment);
(c) Require that the contractor indemnify the Government for any liability producing act or omission by the contractor, its employees and agents occurring during contract performance; (d) Require that the contractor maintain medical liability insurance, in a coverage amount acceptable to the contracting officer, which is not less than the amount normally prevailing within the local community for the medical specialty concerned; and (e) State that the contractor is required to ensure that its subcontracts for provisions of health care services, contain the requirements of the clause at 52.237-7, "Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance,", including the maintenance of medical liability insurance. The contractor must maintain medical liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate.
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.
Medical Malpractice: Except as provided elsewhere in this contractcon, 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 HSA and CO within five calendar days upon official notification.
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 contract the same or equal services to those provided to non-Bureau patients. Professional service providers shall be provided within accepted professional standards.
The contractor agrees to make no distinction among patients under this contract on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, or physical condition. For this contract, 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
15BFA023Q00000026 Page 9 of 58 if provided in a different manner or at a different time from that provided to other patients under this contract; 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".
Authorized Ordering Officials: Task Orders may be issued by any properly warranted Bureau Contracting Officer located at MDC Brooklyn utilizing the following methods: orally, facsimile, mail, or electronic commerce methods - SF-1449.
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.
Privacy Act Notification: The contract will require contracted staff to operate a system of records and maintain documentation that will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. The system of records will be maintained in accordance with community standards for adult health care. The contractor and/or staff are not authorized to disclose this or any information pertaining to an inmate to any non-Bureau source. Any requests for such information shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer or COR for proper disposition.
Security and Investigative Requirements: The employees of the contractor entering the institution may be required to meet certain security requirements prior to entering the institution. Primary concerns are the amount of contact that may occur between the contractor and his/her employees with the inmate population during the performance of the contract. Contract employees are allowed access to the institution at the sole discretion of the CEO of the institution.
The Requisition Office (as identified on the Optional Form 347, Block 10) is responsible for conducting the appropriate law enforcement check on all contractor staff that may need access inside the prison facility. The following investigative procedure will be performed:
(1) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check;
(2) Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306);
(3) FD-258 (fingerprint check);
(4) Law Enforcement Agency checks;
(5) Vouchering of Employers;
(6) Employment Resume;
(7) Completed Contractor Pre-employment Questionnaire;
(8) Release of Information;
(9) Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-85 for Low Risk, SF-85P for above low risk);
(10) Credit Check, if applicable;
(11) Urinalysis, if applicable.
Quoters should also note that contract clause 52.24-403-70, Notice of Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (Oct 2005) requires that contractor personnel have a “favorable credit report.” Quoters are strongly encouraged to pre-screen potential candidates for credit issues before submitting the candidate to MDC Brooklyn.
By submitting a quote for service, the contractor and its employees agree to complete the required documents and undergo the listed procedures. An individual who does not pass the security clearance will be unable to enter the Bureau facility. Any individual
15BFA023Q00000026 Page 10 of 58 employed by the contractor who is deemed not suitable by the Bureau requirements will not be granted access to perform services under the contract. This is a condition of the contract. Finally, the contractor shall be in compliance with 8 CFR 274a regarding employment of aliens.
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.
Administrative Contracting Office (ACO): The Contracting Office at MDC Brooklyn 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.
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 2021)
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 and Requirement To
Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial
Services (Nov 2021)
52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
(Nov 2021)
52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)
52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)
52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)
Clauses By Full Text
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 of the 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.
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(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.
(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.
(End of clause)
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 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.
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(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 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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52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract.
These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].
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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 the 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 (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. 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, 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 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate.
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(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 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 (June 1996)
(a) "Unsafe condition" as used in this clause means the actual or potential exposure of contractor or Government employees to a hazardous material as defined in Federal Standard No. 313, and any revisions thereto during the term of this contract, or any other material or working condition designated by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls.
(b) 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.
(c) Prior to commencement of work, contractors are required to inspect for and report to the contracting officer or designee 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.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(f) 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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52.21-603-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (June 2012)
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(a)Robert Beddoe ,Health Services Administrator , MDC Brooklyn,(718) 840-4200 extension 5352, is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) under this contract.
(b) The COR is responsible, as applicable, for: receiving all deliverables, inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provide hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contractor effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual Scope of Work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.
(c) The COR does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligations under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If as a result of technical discussions it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the Scope of Work, the Contracting Officer shall issue such changes.
52.27-103-72 DOJ CONTRACTOR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT BUREAU OF PRISONS (JUNE 2004)
For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of an offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have:
1. Legally resided in the United States (U.S.);
2. worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or
3. been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.
If the individual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.htm By signing this contract or commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction.
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BOP 2852.242-71 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE UTILIZING CPARS (APR 2011)
The services, although not directly supervised, shall be reviewed by Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff to ensure contract compliance. The contractor's performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 42.15. Contract monitoring reports will be prepared by the Contacting Officer's Representative (COR) and maintained in the contract file.
In accordance with FAR 42.1502 and 42.1503, agencies shall prepare an evaluation of contractor performance and submit it to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). The BOP utilizes the Department of Defense (DOD) web-based Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to provide contractor performance evaluations. The contractor shall provide and maintain a current e-mail address throughout the life of the contract. The contractor will receive an e-mail from the Focal Point thru the following website address webptsmh@navy.milwhen the contract is registered in CPARS. The e-mail will contain a "user ID" and temporary password to register in the CPARS system. The contractor must be registered to access and review its evaluation and/or provide a response. If assistance is required when registering, please contact the Contracting Staff/Focal Point.
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DOJ-01 Whistleblower Information Distribution (Oct 2021)
Within 30 days of contract award, the contractor and its subcontractors must distribute the “Whistleblower Information for Employees of DOJ Contractors, Subcontractors, Grantees, or Sub-Grantees or Personal Services Contractors” (“Whistleblower Information”) document to their employees performing work in support of the products and services delivered under this contract (https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/NDAA-brochure.pdf). By agreeing to the terms and conditions of this contract, the prime contractor acknowledges receipt of this requirement, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 4712 and FAR 3.908 & 52.203-17, and commits to distribution. Within 45 days of award, the contractor must provide confirmation to the contracting officer verifying that it has distributed the whistleblower information as required.
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DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022)
A. Limiting Access to Privacy Act and Other Sensitive Information
(1) Privacy Act Information
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In accordance with FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) and FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984), if this contract requires Contractor personnel to have access to information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, the contractor is advised that the relevant DOJ system of records notices (SORNs) applicable to this Privacy Act information may be found at https://www.justice.gov/opcl/doj-systems-records.[1] Applicable SORNs published by other agencies may be accessed through those agencies’ websites or by searching the Federal Digital System (FDsys) available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. SORNs may be updated at any time.
(2) Prohibition on Performing Work Outside a Government Facility/Network/Equipment
Except where use of Contractor networks, IT, other equipment, or Workplace as a Service (WaaS) is specifically authorized within this contract,…
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