SSN_SAM.gov_Temp Svcs_FCC Victorville.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administrative Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Temporary Help Medical Services

Physician, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Victorville

Victorville, California

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The requirement is for the provision of Temporary

Help Medical Services for two (2) Physicians, four (4) Physician Assistants, four (4) (Registered Nurses, General, Level I) and four (4) Licensed Vocational Nurses, Level I) for the Adult in Custody (AIC) population at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Victorville, located at 13777 Air Expressway Blvd., Victorville, CA 92394.

The Government contemplates making a single award of an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm fixed prices that will consist of services on an as needed basis for 120 workdays, within the first Base Year

(12-month period) and an additional 120 workdays in Performance Period 1, not to exceed 240 workdays in a

24-month period. The NAICS codes are 621111 (Offices of Physicians) and 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners - Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse).

A draft copy of the Statement of Work is attached to this questionnaire for more specific details. Should a solicitation result for this requirement, additional details will be forthcoming in the solicitation. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY – Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from market research will be vital in the formation and set-aside status of any possible solicitation.

THIS IS A NOT A NEW REQUIREMENT – Services are not currently in place for this requirement, therefore there is no incumbent at this time.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Physician is 621111, which sets the small business size standard at $16 million, and the NAICS code for Physician Assistant, Registered

Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse is 621399, which sets the small business size standard at $10 million.

Based on these standards, what is your business size?

Physician (621111): _____ Small Large

Physician Assistant, RN, LVN (621399): ______ Small Large bop23280 Highlight

2. Is your company eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program(s) below:

“8(a)” Program Women-Owned Small Business concern

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business concern

HUBZone Small Business concern

Veteran Owned Small Business concern

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concern

3. Is your company certified to provide services in California? __Yes __No

4. Would your company provide these services as either the Prime Contractor or as a Subcontractor:

__ Prime Contractor _____ Subcontractor

5. If you are a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize? Services (except construction) require at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. %

6. If you plan to subcontract any of the requirement, will your company be compliant with FAR 52.219-14?

Yes No

7. Is your company able to provide readily available, qualified employees to fulfill FCC Victorville’s requirement as specified in the first paragraph? Yes No

8. Is your company registered in System for Award Management (SAM)? Yes No

**All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.204-7 (Oct

2018) for System for Award Management (SAM). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be completed at: www.sam.gov

9. Can your company provide firm fixed unit pricing for future contract periods. Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

2 years 1 year

10. The Federal Acquisition Regulations requires the following insurances policies: Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s liability not less than $100,000; and General Liability no less than $500,000 per occurrence; and

Automobile Liability of at least $200,000 person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in

California? Yes No (If no, what are the standard rates per insurance?)

11. Are services of this type customarily available in the commercial marketplace? (Available to commercial business and industry or to the general public) Yes No

12. How many calendar days does your company need to prepare a proposal resulting from this solicitation?

15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

13. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your company to begin providing services to the institution? ** Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete. _____Calendar days http://www.sam.gov/

14. The Federal Acquisitions Regulations requires the following clause in solicitations and contracts when design, development or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish the agency’s function: 52.224-3 Privacy Training. Is this requirement consistent with regulatory requirements specified in the first paragraph? _____ Yes _____ No

15. Does your company have an issue with the attached Statement of Work? Yes No

16. Has your company previously provided these types of services in a prison environment?

Yes No

17. Which of the following best describes your organization?

Non-Profit Faith-Based Corporation LLC

18. Please provide the following information in reference to your firm:

Name of Business:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

UEI: CAGE:

VENDOR WEBSITE:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to me at sburke@bop.gov no later than December 22, 2025, at 10:00 am, EST.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, Sarah Burke, Contracting Officer

Federal Bureau of Prisons

U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex

Field Acquisition Office

346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the System for Award Management website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notice, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

mailto:sburke@bop.gov http://www.sam.gov/

STATEMENT OF WORK

TEMPORARY HELP MEDICAL SERVICES

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 621-030

PHYSICIAN 621-001

Subject

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), located in Grand

Prairie, Texas, intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) against an existing

Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract for the provision of four (4) Registered Nurses, General, Level I, four (4) Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LVN), Level I, four (4) Advanced

Practice Providers (Physician Assistants) and four (4) Advanced Practice Providers

(Physicians) to provide services for the Adult in Custody (AIC) 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 Victorville can be found at www.bop.gov.

Place of Performance

Federal Correctional Complex

13777 Air Expressway Blvd

Victorville, CA 92394

Services will be performed in the Health Services Department of FCC Victorville

REGISTERED NURSE, GENERAL (Level I) – (4)

Schedule (Registered Nurse, General – Level I)

The contractor employee shall be available to provide services when requested, five days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. The services will be provided to FCC Victorville, on an as needed basis.

The BPA rate for these services shall be on a per session basis. A Session is defined as one (1) hour. Partial sessions are not authorized. The BPA rates shall include ALL charges for providing nursing services.

The estimated number of sessions per week is 160 (4 RNs x 40 hours per week = 160). The schedule will normally consist of eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, excluding

Federal Holidays, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 120 workdays within the first twelve months, and an optional 120 workdays in Performance Period 1, not to exceed 240 workdays in a 24-month period. Any time worked in a day constitutes one (1) workday. Work hours will normally be between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The contractor employees shall not exceed 40 hours per week. Overtime is not authorized.

The hours may be adjusted to meet the variable needs of FCC Victorville and the unpredictable nature of the correctional environment. Specific dates and times of sessions will be determined mutually between the contractor employees and the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or his/her designee.

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 http://www.bop.gov/

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 621-030

PHYSICIAN 621-001

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 if approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), 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 (Registered Nurse, General – Level I)

The Registered Nurse (contractor employee) must be certified to practice medicine in the state of

California. Providing verification of credentials (education, current licensor/status competency, continuing medical education), and proof of malpractice insurance. 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 employee 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.

Description of Duties (Registered Nurse, General – Level I)

The contractor employee 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 nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure

• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermal, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly

• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line

• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy

• Perform skin testing

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

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

• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens

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

• Ensure all sharps 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

• Ability and skill to operate EKG

• Clinically manage injuries by bleeding control, bandaging, splinting, and immobilizing

• Attend to medical emergencies

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 621-030

PHYSICIAN 621-001

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

• Assist 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

• Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call; which may include securing health histories from the patient, recording findings and providing clinical evaluations

• Provides a wide range of emergency services, in the absence of the physician

• Perform duties as required, but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws

• Preform intakes on newly incarcerated or transferred inmates

• Prepare medical documentation for transferring inmates/patients

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE, LEVEL I – (4)

Schedule (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Level I)

The contractor employee shall be available to provide services when requested, five days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. The services will be provided to FCC Victorville, on an as needed basis.

The BPA rate for these services shall be on a per session basis. A Session is defined as one (1) hour.

Partial sessions are not authorized. The BPA rates shall include ALL charges for providing LVN services.

The estimated number of minimum sessions per week is 160 (4 LVNs x 40 hours per week = 160).

The schedule will normally consist of eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal

Holidays, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 120 workdays within the first twelve months, and an optional 120 workdays in Performance Period 1, not to exceed 240 workdays in a 24-month period.

Any time worked in a day constitutes one (1) workday. Work hours will normally be between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The contractor employees shall not exceed 40 hours per week. Overtime is not authorized.

The hours may be adjusted to meet the variable needs of FCC Victorville and the unpredictable nature of the correctional environment. Specific dates and times of sessions will be determined mutually between the contractor employees and the Health Services Administrator or his/her designee.

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

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 621-030

PHYSICIAN 621-001

sessions. In the event of any absence, the contractor may make up his/her time if approved by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), 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 (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Level I)

The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse (contractor employee) must be certified to practice medicine in the state of California. Providing verification of credentials (education, current licensor/status competency, continuing medical education), and proof of malpractice insurance.

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 employee 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.

Description of Duties (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Level I)

The contractor employee 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 Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse duties within the scope of the current licensure

• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermal, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly

• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line

• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy

• Perform skin testing

• Assist with telehealth

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

• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens

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

• Ensure all sharps 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

• Ability and skill to operate EKG

• Clinically manage injuries by bleeding control, bandaging, splinting, and immobilizing

• Attend to medical emergencies

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

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

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

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

• Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call; which may include securing health histories from the patient, recording findings and providing clinical evaluations

• Provides a wide range of emergency services, in the absence of the physician

• Perform duties as required, but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws

• Preform intakes on newly incarcerated or transferred inmates

• Prepare medical documentation for transferring inmates/patients

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT) – (4)

Schedule (Physician Assistant)

The contractor employee shall be available to provide services when requested, five days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. The services will be provided to FCC Victorville, on an as needed basis.

The BPA rate for these services shall be on a per session basis. A Session is defined as one (1) hour.

Partial sessions are not authorized. The BPA rates shall include ALL charges for providing Physician

Assistant services.

The estimated number of minimum sessions per week is 160 (4 PAs x 40 hours per week = 160). The schedule will normally consist of eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal

Holidays, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 120 workdays within the first twelve months, and an optional 120 workdays in Performance Period 1, not to exceed 240 workdays in a 24-month period.

Any time worked in a day constitutes one (1) workday. Work hours will normally be between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The contractor employees shall not exceed 40 hours per week. Overtime is not authorized.

The hours may be adjusted to meet the variable needs of FCC Victorville and the unpredictable nature of the correctional environment. Specific dates and times of sessions will be determined mutually between the contractor employees and the Health Services Administrator or his/her designee.

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 if approved by the

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

Education and Experience (Physician Assistant)

The contractor employee must be certified to practice medicine in the State of California.

Providing verification of credentials (education, current licensor/status competency, continuing medical education), and proof of malpractice insurance, as required by the Joint Commission.

He/She must have at least one or more years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 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 the candidate’s 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.

Description of Duties (Physician Assistant)

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 Advance Practice Practitioner duties within the scope of the current licensure

• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intravenously, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly

• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line

• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy

• Perform history and physicals

• 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 sharps 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

• Ability and skill to operate EKG

• Make a diagnosis, provide treatment plans and prescribe medications

• Clinically manage injuries by suturing, splinting, and immobilizing

• Attend to medical emergencies

• Record progress notes, 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. Perform minor surgery utilizing local anesthesia during consultation visits

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

• 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

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

• Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call; which may include securing health histories from the patient, recording findings and providing clinical evaluations

• Provides a wide range of emergency services, in the absence of the physician

• Perform duties as required, but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws

PHYSICIAN – (2)

Schedule (Physician)

The contractor employee shall be available to provide services when requested, five days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. The services will be provided to FCC Victorville, on an as needed basis.

The BPA rate for these services shall be on a per session basis. A Session is defined as one (1) hour. Partial sessions are not authorized. The BPA rates shall include ALL charges for providing Physician services.

The estimated number of sessions per week is 80 (2 Physicians x 40 hours per week = 80). The schedule will normally consist of eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal

Holidays, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 120 workdays within the first twelve months, and an optional 120 workdays in Performance Period 1, not to exceed 240 workdays in a 24-month period. Any time worked in a day constitutes one (1) workday. Work hours will normally be between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The contractor employees shall not exceed 40 hours per week. Overtime is not authorized.

The hours may be adjusted to meet the variable needs of FCC Victorville and the unpredictable nature of the correctional environment. Specific dates and times of sessions will be determined mutually between the contractor employees and the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or his/her designee.

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.

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

In the event of any absence, the contractor may make up his/her time if approved by the

Education and Qualifications (Physician)

The contractor shall provide the institution with a physician who possesses a current and valid medical license to practice medicine in the state of California. The contractor providing services under this contract award must have graduated from an American Medical Association approved school of medicine with a doctor's degree in medicine. The contractor must provide proof that their candidate meets all qualifications. The contractor must submit a resume, photocopies of documents evidencing education, license, certifications and training. Failure to submit evidentiary documentation of education, qualifications, and certifications, or the name of a qualified candidate who will perform these services may result in elimination from consideration for the award. Each individual performing these services must be able to pass a drug screening and law enforcement agency background check

The Contractor must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Physician Services Description of Responsibilities

The contractor will provide Physician Services in a method commensurate with the local community. These services, although not directly supervised, will be reviewed by a physician on staff at the institution. The performance of these services will also be verified by the designated

(COR). The Contractor will be responsible for the following:

• Provide specialized medical services to outpatients and provide medical care. Specific duties may involve all aspects of healthcare delivery and will work in concert with both institution staff and consultant specialists in various clinical areas. Performs all duties in accordance with current accepted medical practices and procedures.

• Performs complete physical examinations. Collects comprehensive medical and social history to include a review of all body systems. Performs physical assessment in correlation with historical findings, records preliminary objective findings.

• Examines and orders appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment and/or medications as required. Refers selected cases to consultant specialists when necessary. Refers inmates requiring hospitalization to a community hospital and to an appropriate admitting physician. Additionally, the clinician may see inmate patients who are in locked status, in their designated housing area or housed in segregation units.

• Conducts examinations of personnel as required for appointment. Approves or disapproves examinations in such cases from a medical viewpoint and in accordance with current established medical standards for employees.

• Administers or directs administration of both curative and preventative inoculations.

Prescribes medications, treatments, and fully utilizes health services for treatment, rehabilitative, and diagnostic modalities.

• Contract Physician shall only prescribe pharmaceutical drugs that are listed in the approved BOP Formulary. Requests for exemptions shall be submitted to the Clinical

Director, who shall obtain the required approvals.

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

• Physician will assist with CPR, utilize AED, and other basic first aid skills within the scope of their practice during emergencies until the arrival of EMS crew.

• Ensures that proper evaluations and treatments are carried out and documented.

Incumbent shall constantly monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, providing data to the institution Quality Assurance Committee, and other agencies or committees as required.

Supplies/Equipment (All Positions)

All supplies and equipment the Contractor may need while at the institution will be furnished by the institution. These supplies normally will include examination equipment and a method/material for recording findings. If special equipment is required by the Contractor, he or she shall make a request in writing to the Health Services Administrator. All records maintained by the Contractor under this contract will remain the property of the Government. No medical information shall be released by the contractor’s employee to any person without prior approval of Health Service Administrator or designee and the FOIA/Privacy Act Branch of the Office of General Counsel in the Central Office, Washington D.C.

Attire (All Positions)

The contractor employee is required to dress appropriately for the work environment. This includes business attire or scrubs. No khaki or green scrubs. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing services. FCC Victorville will not be responsible for providing a uniform allowance. Jeans (of any color), T-shirts, sandals (of any type), tank tops, and sweatpants/shirts are not considered appropriate professional attire.

Patient Management (All Positions)

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 AICs. If the situation arises where AICs are required to be provided information, the Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator (HSA), or COR shall provide any information the AICs are to receive. The contractor is required to maintain an open line of communication with the Clinical Director, HSA, and COR.

Adults in Custody (AIC) Management

Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with AICs. The contractor employee shall not be responsible for the management of any AICs, other than to ensure AICs involved within the BPA’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 BPA rate, prorated hourly. The contractor may, at any time, be removed from the institution at the discretion of the CEO. The contractor is to constantly be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with AICs at

REGISTERED NURSE 621-025

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE 621-038

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 employee will be required to provide documentation to the COR, or designee, of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by AICs for proper action.

Health Requirements

The contractor shall ensure the contractor 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 contractor employee may be required to submit to testing for or provide evidence acceptable to the Clinical Director of recent testing for tuberculosis or other communicable diseases. Failure to submit to testing or provide acceptable evidence of recent testing for immunity to selected communicable diseases shall be grounds for denying access to inmates. The contractor employee shall immediately inform, in writing to the HSA and Contract Administrative Officer, of any adverse action taken by any regulatory body involving qualifications. This includes, but is not limited to, suspensions, revocation, restrictions on licenses.

Institution Security

The contractor/contract employees shall agree to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of AICs. 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. 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.