SOW- ophth equipment (002).docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

MAINTENANCE OF OPHTHALMIC EQUIPMENT – ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE UNIT

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/ PURPOSE

Services to be performed at Albuquerque Indian Health Center (AIHC), Optometry Department located at 801 Vassar Drive NE, Albuquerque NM 87106 for the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ASU currently has an optometry department with 6 fully equipped exam lanes. The current contract for the maintenance expires 08-31-19. It is difficult to find companies that service ophthalmic equipment in the Albuquerque Area. Annual preventative maintenance is required to provide patient care services with efficiency and accuracy and is also a requirement for AAAHC inspections.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The contractor shall provide maintenance of the ophthalmic equipment at the Albuquerque Indian Health Center.

The contractor shall have current certification by the manufacturers (such as American Optical, Reichert, Marco, Reliance, et al) allowing them to service the equipment in the exam lanes (copy of all diplomas and/or certificates).

The contractor is responsible for the provision of the services as listed below:

1. Contractor shall work with equipment including phoroptors, slit lamps, applanation tonometers, keratometers, lensmeters, projectors and projection systems, binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes, retinal cameras, hand instruments and hand lenses, and adjustments to the chairs and stands.

2. Contractor shall clean equipment inside and out.

3. Contractor shall clean and align optics.

4. Contractor shall provide lubrication, leveling, and calibration of equipment.

5. Contractor shall provide minor repairs and adjustments to the equipment.

6. Contractor shall be available within reasonable period for minor repairs and adjustments.

7. Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty for minor repairs and adjustments on all work completed.

The services provided are for non-personal healthcare services, as defined in Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) Part 37.101, under which a contractor is not an employee, but a contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional services provided and ensure Indian Health Service (IHS) policies and department protocols are adhered to, but retains no control over the professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments).

METHOD OF DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The services are provided in a method considered appropriate in the local community and in accordance with AAAHC Accreditation standards and IHS policies. The performance of services are observed and verified by the designated COR.

Annual written reports of work performed are submitted to designated COR.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Hours of work for most IHS facilities are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding official government holidays.

The contract period starts from the date of award through 12 months (base year), with four option years.

REFERENCE

The contractor shall adhere to federal laws, regulations, and IHS policies during the term of this contract.

QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS

The Government reserves the right to inspect and evaluate all services provided during the performance of this contract and may conduct reviews or evaluations at any time during the performance of this contract. Evaluations are documented by the Program Manager or COR. If an evaluation indicates defective performance, the COR notifies the Contracting Officer (CO). The CO may issue a Discrepancy Report to the contractor. The contractor shall address any Discrepancy Report in writing to the Contracting Officer within ten calendar days of notification, indicating any corrective action taken to rectify the deficiency.