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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

A. The purpose of this amendment is to change Period of Performance in PWS and make a correction the subfactor 2 in ADDENDUM to FAR

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS.

From : Base Period : 30 Sep 2018 – 29 Sep 2019, 1st Option Year: 30 Sep 2019 – 29 Sep 2020 minimum three (1) year of experience

To : Base Period : 26 Sep 2018 – 25 Sep 2019 , 1st Option Year: 26 Sep 2019 – 25 Sep 2020, minimum one (1) year of experience

B. The closing date/time is not extended.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 35

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Aug-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W90VN618R0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Aug-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

22-Aug-2018

CODE

411TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE, KOREA

RCO OSAN, UNIT #2039

APO AP 96278-2039

UNITED STATES

W90VN6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 30-SEP-2018 TO

29-SEP-2019

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

FOB: Destination

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To:

POP 26-SEP-2018 TO

25-SEP-2019

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

POP 26-SEP-2019 TO

25-SEP-2020

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1003 has been changed from:

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

N/A 51 MDG/FM

MR. PAK, CHI

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

APO AP 96278

UNITED STATES

784-2601

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (July 2013)

The proposal preparation instructions are contained in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors –

Commercial Items (Apr 2014) of the RFP as shown below:

1. These instructions are designed to ensure submission of essential information in order for the Government to understanding and evaluate proposals. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers received, without discussions with

Offerors.

2. Offerors are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government team to fully ascertain each

Offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements identified in the solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract.

3 Offerors are required to submit complete proposals (Technical, Past Performance and Price) through Federal

Business Opportunities at https://www.fbo.gov by 1300 hours Local Korea Time on the closing date of this solicitation with the following information requirements a thru f.

Factor I – Technical Capability: All sub-factors under Technical factor are of equal importance and shall be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. A rating of unacceptable for any factor or sub-factor will result in technically unacceptable rating. Failure to provide documents addressed below will result in a rating of

“Unacceptable”.

Subfactor 1. Prime Contractor’s Business Registration : The offeror shall submit a copy of current and valid

Business Registration issued by the Government.

Subfactor 2. Contractor’s Prior Experience (Refer PWS para 1.6.8.1.3): The offeror shall submit evidence of a minimum one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years in providing service for Licensed Vocational

Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)

The offeror may use the following format for the prior experience information. The offeror may use other format to provide adequate prior experience information; however, it is offerors’s responsibility to provide full and adequate information for evaluation.

• The title of the contract/project

• A description of work completed

• Name of contract/project

• Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

• Value of contract/project for total amount

• Complete name of point of contact (including e-mail and phone number) at Client

Subfactor 3. Education : The offeror shall submit a copy of the Certificate or diploma or association degree in

Nursing.

Subfactor 4. Contractor’s License (Refer PWS para 1.1.): The offeror shall submit a copy of valid licenses for

LVN/LPN.

The offeror must have and maintain throughout course of contract, a current, active, valid, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from a US jurisdiction. License must be recognized and accepted by the State of practice in accordance with governing regulations.

Factor II. Past Performance: The offeror shall describe its past performance on contracts it has held which are of similar scope, magnitude, and complexity to that which is detailed in the solicitation. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the references to the requirements of the solicitation. Maximum of three (3) references will be evaluated. The offeror shall provide evidence of past performance in the following format:

- The title of the contract/project

- Contract No. for the Government/Commercial performance

- A brief description of performance

- Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

- Value of contract/project

- Complete name of point of contact at client organization.

- Phone number and email of POC of client

Factor III. Price: Proposed price will be reviewed to determine if the price is adequate, complete, reasonable and realistic to assess the offeror understands of the solicitation. Price proposals will be evaluated in accordance with

FAR 15.404-1(b). The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. An offer may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. In such instances, the Contracting Officer may request pricing verification or withdrawal of said offer by the offeror. Non-response to such a request may result in removal of an offer from consideration for award.

As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (See FAR Clause 52.217- 8) by adding one-half of the offeror’s final option period prices to the offeror’s total price. Thus, the offeror’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, 1st option one-half of the base and all options.

Offers are required only to price the base and one option. Offers shall not submit a price for the potential one-half year extension of services period.

NOTE: Should be evaluated all factors for all offerors so that in case none are technically acceptable proper discussions can be held.

Factor IV: Required Documents

Local Clause 5152.204-4032, REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: The offeror shall provide a complete Local clause 5152.204-4032.

Signed Solicitation and Amendment: Signed first page of the solicitation (SF1449) and each amendment

(SF30) (if any amendment were issued)

Point of Contact (POC): Name(s) and telephone number, and e-mail address of person(s) authorized to conduct discussions/negotiations and to financially bind the company.

NOTE: Questions will be addressed to the Contract Specialist at sinnam.pak2.ln@mail.mil. All questions must be received within 7 days after solicitation issued. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered.

PRE-AWARD SURVEY

A pre-award survey may be conducted on all firms, to include joint venture partners and subcontractors indicating firm commitments to this acquisition, submitting proposals. The pre-award survey is to determine the prospective contractor’s responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9.104-1. Information may be requested as required by the

Contracting Officer and the information shall be submitted within three working days of the request.

NOTE: The proposals are intended to be evaluated, and award made, without discussions with the offerors (other than discussions conducted for the purpose of minor clarifications) unless discussions are later determined to be necessary.”

End of ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items (Apr 2014)

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

51st Medical Group

Osan Air Base, Korea

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: The contractor shall provide the personal services of one (1) Licensed Vocational

Nurse(LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) Provide significant contributions to the Chief Medical Staff (SGH) in the research into making recommendations for improvement of and implementation of sound policies and procedures throughout the MTF thereby enhancing the quality of care for all healthcare beneficiaries 51ST

MEDICAL GROUP OSAN AIR BASE, KOREA. The Contractor shall provide all services and labor required to accomplish the performance of LVN/LPN duties as specified, in strict accordance with all terms, conditions, general and special provisions, specifications, attachments, etc., contained herein or incorporated by reference. The

Contractor shall furnish all management, tools, equipment, reports, consultation and labor necessary to ensure that the Contractor provides one (1) LVN/LPN for the 51st Medical Group, Osan Airbase, Republic of Korea.

Performance shall be according to the requirements contained in this performance-based work statement (PWS).

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession and applicable professional specialty organizations, The Joint Commission (JC) standards, the Accreditation

Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), applicable Department of Defense (DoD) and shall comply with Air Force Instructions (AFI) 40-701. These documents are available in the MTF and maintained by the

Government. Supplements or amendments to instructions or publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The Contractor shall immediately implement those changes. Contract health care providers (contract personnel) shall give the highest regard to patient dignity and observe the precepts of the

American Hospital Association’s Bill of Rights for Patients. The Contractor shall provide services for LVN/LPN services in accordance with established principles and ethics of the LVN/LPN profession, the national standards established by the JC, and the professional standards at the medical treatment facility (MTF). The Contractor shall be held accountable for compliance to the standards listed in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for

Hospitals (CAMH) dated 2011 or current version.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a personal services contract (as defined by FAR Subpart 37.104) and is intended to create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and the individual health care providers only to the extent necessary for providing the health care services required under the contract. The performance of health care services by individuals under a personal services contract are subject to day-to-day supervision and control by health care facility personnel comparable to that exercised over military and civil service individuals engaged in comparable health care services. Any personal injury claims alleging negligence by personnel within the scope of performance of the personal services contract shall be processed by DoD in the same manner as claims alleging negligence by DoD military or civil service personnel. The contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and any corporation, partnership, business association or other party or legal entity with which the individual may be associated. The authority for this contract is Title 10

United States Code (USC) 1089 and Title 10

USC 1091. Professional Liability. Pursuant to 10 USC 1089(a), DoD shall process any personal injury claim alleging negligence by the SHPE LVN/LPN within the scope of the SHPE LVN/LPN’s performance under this contract as claims alleging negligence by DoD military or civil service personnel. The contractor or individual is not required to maintain medical malpractice liability insurance, and the Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for such insurance should any be purchased.

1.1.1 Knowledge: The contractors shall possess a working knowledge of established medical principles, practices, requirements, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management regulations, practices, procedures, planning, and organizing.

1.1.2. Abilities: The contractors shall possess the ability to provide and coordinate detailed consultation services and advice to, and gather information from, health care professionals, paraprofessional personnel, and non-medical personnel. Ability to analyze, evaluate, reconcile contradictory requirements in, and draw conclusions from multiple sources of medical and technical information and analyze, interpret, and apply medical standards to general military population, aviators, and other special operational duty personnel as well as different functions and motivations of the employees or groups involved.

1.2 Background: The mission of the military healthcare system (MHS) is to ensure the nation has available at all times a healthy military force supported by a combat ready healthcare system. Health care services for eligible

MHS beneficiaries are provided at Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) located on or near military installations or posts. The military treatment facility may be a clinic, hospital, or medical center. Clinics are outpatient facilities offering primary care or simple specialty care (routine exams, tests, and treatments). The clinic may be stand-alone site or satellite of a larger clinic, hospital, or medical center. The 51st Medical Group mission is to seamlessly transition from community healthcare to contingency operations and respond to a full spectrum of health requirements, prepare medically ready forces, expand medical capabilities, and sustain war reserve materiel in support of 7 AF and USFK.

The 51st Medical Group mission is to seamlessly transition from community healthcare to contingency operations and respond to a full spectrum of health requirements, prepare medically ready forces, expand medical capabilities, and sustain war reserve materiel in support of 7 Air Force (AF) and United States Forces Korea (USFK).

In accordance with AFI 48-105, the provider shall follow the methods for controlling and preventing disease as described in the American Public Health Association publication, Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Publication, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

(MMWR), and its supplements. Where applicable, the most recent guidelines from these publications are utilized as the standard. The Contractor shall not provide and will be required to replace any providers that are not in compliance with AFI 48-105 or CDC recommendations. All contractors performing services under this contract shall comply with the health and immunization requirements as stated in the Health Requirements clause (reference

Section H of this solicitation). Replacement contractors shall meet the same health and immunization requirements.

The expense to comply with the health and immunization requirements shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1.3 Objectives: To support the Air Force Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) and Exceptional

Family Member Program (EFMP), 51st Medical Group has a requirement for one (1) SHPE LVN/LPN. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and materials necessary to recruit, qualify and retain the SHPE LVN/LPN for a one (1) year.

1.3.1 All services shall comply with established professional standards, principles, ethics, and all applicable professional specialty organization, the Joint Commission (JC) standards, the professional standards at the MTF, the

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Heath Care (AAAHC), applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air

Force Instructions (AFI)-44-174 & 44-173, AF Guide to Population Health, DoD Medical Management Guide and

Medical Group Instruction (MDGI) 44-106. These documents are available in the MTF and maintained by the

Government. Supplements or amendments to instructions or publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The Contractor shall immediately implement those changes. The contractors shall give the highest regard to patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Association’s Bill of Rights for patients. The contractors shall be held accountable for compliance to the standards listed in the

Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH) current version.

1.3.2 The Contractors shall provide services in conjunction with other non-contract personnel to include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered and licensed practical nurses, and support personnel. All contract personnel shall perform essentially the same functions, within the scope of acceptable practice for the specific specialty or position, as those required by Air Force or Government service health care professionals of similar experience and in similar duty assignments. The scope of services provided in MTFs cover the same range of services as those that are provided in civilian treatment facilities of similar size and scope of services.

1.4 Scope: The contractors shall utilize a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to provide effective outreach and to identify special needs. The LPN/LVN shall ensure Air Force sponsors are “Q-Coded” (EFMP enrolled) regardless of family members location.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12-months and one (1)

12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period : 26 Sep 2018 – 25 Sep 2019

1st Option Year: 26 Sep 2019 – 25 Sep 2020

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Management: The Contractors shall have a planned and systematic quality management process for monitoring and analyzing contract performance to ensure the service is performed in accordance with applicable laws and pertinent regulations, and commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractors shall comply with the MTF quality management/process improvement activities. The Contractor shall ensure the contractors participates in the

MTF’s Medical Quality Assurance/Risk Management (QA/RM) Orientation procedures for newly assigned contractors to include regulations specific to their professional specialty, hospital, and Air Force policy and procedures.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan primarily focuses on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.2.1 Inspection: The inspection and acceptance point for all services rendered under this contract will be the

COR. The performance by the contractors, the quality of services rendered, and any documentation or written material in support of the same, shall be subject to continuous inspection, surveillance and review for acceptance by the KO or COR. Any services rendered by the Contractors to patients or interaction with military/civilian personnel deemed unprofessional, threatening, or dangerous by the KO will be grounds for immediate termination for default or cause. Quality Assurance procedures established by the MTF shall be used for continuous monitoring. Other performance evaluation factors will be monitored that are not quantified by numerical measurements which include:

Contractor providing personnel not meeting the minimum qualification standards; inappropriate prescriptions;

patient customer service comments; Contractor relationship with hospital staff/Government contracting personnel;

compliance with hospital healthcare policies and procedures.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The following is a list of legal federal holidays. Any of the federal holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. Holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

New year’s Day, January 1st

Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January

President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4th

Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day, November 11th

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25th

1.6.3.1 Any holidays that are declared by Presidential Executive Order shall be observed in the same manner as holidays listed above. If the area in which the contractors are scheduled to work is closed due to the holiday declared by an Executive Order and the contractors are not required to report in, payment will not be made for those hours.

Closures of the installation due to inclement weather or other such acts of God shall be handled in the same manner.

The contractors will not provide services on 51st Fighter Wing Down Days.

1.6.3.2 The contractors shall report to work as scheduled during emergencies, disasters, or during adverse weather conditions which does not result in installation/facility closure. The contractor employee shall not come in to work if the commander determines the base is closed due to snow, hurricane, or acts of God.

1.6.3.3 The Contractor shall not invoice the Government for services not performed and the Government will not be liable for any such closures.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The MTF provides services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (366 days during leap years) including holidays. Clinics have designated operating hours. Duty hours will be dayshift hours, no weekends and

Federal holidays. Duty hours may include Korean holidays and base exercise days where limited military staffing is available. The contractors will only be paid for hours actually worked. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4.1 Work Schedule: The Contractors shall be available to work from 0730 to 1630 including one (1) hour lunch time in 51 MDG. Monday through Friday 8-hour workday, Work Schedules. A normal work week is 40 hours (8 hours per day). Duty hours will be dayshift hours, no weekends and no Federal Holidays. Duty hours may include base exercise days where limited military staffing is available and foreign holidays. The Contractors will be compensated only for time actually devoted to delivery of services in this contract unless a base or MTF closure prevents the provider from performing a normal, scheduled duty day. For all locations, there may be occasions when mission and workload changes require employees to adjust work schedules to meet demand. The provider will not perform overtime or on-call duties under this contract. In the instance where the Government supervisor directs the provider to remain on duty in excess of their scheduled shift due to an unforeseen emergency or to complete patient treatment where lack of continuity of care would otherwise jeopardize patient health, the provider shall remain on duty. This provision is not intended to apply to the time required to complete routine tasks (e.g., completion of paperwork or routine administrative tasks at the end of a shift), which are to be completed as part of the normal shift. The provider’s schedule shall be adjusted for the additional hours such that the number of hours on the contract is not exceeded and no overtime is required. Such closures will be coordinated with the COR.

1.6.4.2 Absences and leave: The contractor shall advise the KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and supervisor or designee about absences due to illness or incapacitation. If the contractor is absent for more than five

(5) consecutive days due to illness, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a statement that the employee is free from communicable illness before or as the employee returns to work. The government has no interest in tracking the status of individual employees by name when they are absent, only to ensure that they will not pass illnesses onto others. The Government reserves the right to examine and/or re-examine any worker who meets this criterion.

1.6.4.3 Continuity of Services/Replacement Staff: Unless in an emergency, contractor personnel are required to give at least a 30-day official notice of the intention to vacate the job to contractor management staff, KO, COR, and supervisor to ensure all team are aware. The contractor management staff shall replace permanent contractor personnel at the earliest possible date, ensuring vacancies do not exceed thirty (30) calendar days. The consecutive calendar days begin on the departing contract employee’s last duty day at the requesting location. The contractor management staff shall ensure that all temporary or permanent replacement staff are fully qualified, meet all pre-placement requirements and are ready to perform within the required timeframe.

1.6.4.4 Scheduled and Unscheduled Absences. The contractor personnel are allowed to take up to twenty (20) work days of leave annually. Leave is classified as both annual, vacation or sick leave. Leave shall be taken in one (1) day increments and shall not exceed ten (10) consecutive work days excluding weekends. All leave after taking 20 work days is considered non-paid days and shall be deducted from the contractor’s monthly invoice. In order to ensure that customer’s access to care is not limited due to manning, timing of leave shall be coordinated with supervisor as much as possible at least 15 days in advance. Unscheduled absences shall be called into supervisor by the contract provider within the first two (2) hours of each duty day that he/she is unable to report to work.

1.6.4.5. Non-paid days: The government will not be required to pay for unscheduled absences (if it is out of their authorized leave) or days where the contractor does not perform services (i.e. waiting for replacement contractor personnel to arrive). Hourly Rate for Non-paid days will be calculated as follows:

Effective Each CLIN Amount divided by 1920 = Hourly Rate

1.6.4.5. The COR or their designee will be responsible for communicating with the contractor regarding scheduling issues. The Chief of Medical Staff may act as point of contact after normal duty hours, weekends, and holidays. In such cases, the COR shall confirm all actions on the next normal working day. The US Government will pay the

Contractor only for the hours actually worked.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at 51st Medical Group

Military Treatment Facility at Osan Air Base, Korea.

1.6.5.1 Performance of services during crisis declared by the National Command Authority or Overseas Combatant

Commander: On occasion, services may be required to support an activation or exercise of contingency plans outside the normal duty hours. Emergency situations (i.e. accident and rescue operations, civil disturbances, natural disasters, military contingency operations, and exercises) may necessitate the contractors provide increased or reduced support as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Government will negotiate an equitable adjustment with the Contractor for the cost of these emergency requirements.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government contemplates award a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The contractors shall coordinate with the COR to obtain the following pass, registration, and identification items required for contract performance:

a. DD Form 1172, Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card (if applicable)

b. AETC Form 58, Civilian Identification Card (if applicable)

c. AF Form 2219 (series), Registered Vehicle Expiration Tab

d. DD Form 2220, DoD Registered Vehicle and Installation Tab

e. AF Form 75, Visitor/Vehicle Pass

f. AF Form 1199, USAF Restricted Area Badge, or locally developed badge

The contractors shall return all identification media, including vehicle decals, to the Pass & ID office upon completion/termination of the contract as appropriate.

The Contractor shall implement local base procedures for entry to Air Force controlled/restricted areas where contractors will work.

1.6.7.1 National Agency Check: The Contractor shall successfully complete a National Agency Check (NAC) before operating government-furnished workstations that have access to Air Force automated information systems.

Requests for Contractors hired at the beginning of the contract, shall be submitted to the Government not later than five (5) workdays after the performance start date. Contractors receiving unfavorable NACs shall not be employed under this contract. The Government will submit requests for investigations on AF Form 2583 Request for

Personnel Security Action, at no additional cost to the Contractor. The Contractors shall comply with the requirements of DoD 5200.2-R Personnel Security Program, and AFI 33-119 Electronic Mail (e-mail) Management and Use. The Contractors shall comply with the requirements of Volume 1 AFI 71-101 Criminal Investigations and paragraph 1.1 of Volume 2 Protective Service Matters. The Contractors shall report any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contract personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information to the Chief Pharmacology Services. The Contractors’ immediate supervisor shall brief him/her upon initial on-base assignment and as required thereafter.

1.6.7.2 Identification Badge: The Contractors shall comply with local installation and MTF personnel identification and access requirements. While on site, each contractor shall wear visible security badge identification, provided by the military installation or the MTF, on the front of his/her outer clothing. The badge shall show the full name, title, and the word “CONTRACTOR” in front. The COR will provide the paperwork to request identification badges.

The contractors shall immediately report any lost or stolen badges to the COR. The contractor is responsible for absences of contractors due to expired identification and access documents. Such absences shall not relieve the

Contractor of its obligation to perform the healthcare services required under this contract The contractors shall turn in all identification badges to the COR upon termination of their services under this contract.

1.6.7.3 Vehicle Registration: The MTFs are located on restricted access military installations. The Contractors shall comply with the local installation requirements for vehicle registration and operation on the military installation. All contactor must register their vehicles with the office responsible for vehicle registration to gain access onto the military installation. A valid driver’s license, Government-furnished civilian identification, proof of insurance, and current registration must be presented to the Provost Marshal’s Office, at which time a DoD decal will be issued. The decal shall be placed on the vehicle’s front windshield in accordance with instructions. All vehicles, with or without a DoD decal, are subject to search. The contractors may encounter long delays for vehicle inspection and identification checks upon entering and exiting the installation. The Government will not reimburse the contractors for time spent at installation checkpoints. The contractors must plan accordingly and report to work at their scheduled duty time, at their appointed place of duty within the MTF. The contractors shall follow installation procedures for removal and turn-in of the vehicle decal upon termination of services under this contract.

A personally owned vehicle (POV) is not required. It is up to the contractors whether or not he/she wants to bring his/her POV. It is the contractors’ responsibility to pay with his/her own funding out-of-pocket for all related costs for shipping a POV. The contractors may also decide if he/she wants to procure a POV in-country with his/her own funding out-of-pocket.

1.6.7.4. Safeguarding Government Property/Information: The contractors shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property (including controlled forms) provided for contractors use. The contractors shall safeguard information of a confidential or sensitive nature. All patient related information is considered confidential and sensitive. If working remotely during contingency, contractors are prohibited from reproducing patient information in any way (this includes printing). Neither the Contractor nor any of its contractors shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operation of the MTF that could result in or increase the possibility of a breach in security or interrupt the continuity of operations or which breach the requirements of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. However, the contractors may be required to provide testimony or disposition in cases of due process action. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.4.1 Contractors are advised that the 51st Medical Group Commander has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in and around facilities. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, and its supplements, outline the procedures used by the commander to control smoking in our facilities. As of now, the medical treatment facility is a smoke free campus. Contractors and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the medical campus.

1.6.7.5 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractors by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for the replacement of any lost keys and any associated locks. No keys issued to the Contractors by the Government shall be duplicated.

The Contractors shall turn-in any issued keys when they no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractors shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR or Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.5.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the

Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the

Contractor.

1.6.7.5.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the assigned FNP. The contractors shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than FNP engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.8 Qualifications for SEPARATION HISTORY and PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (SHPE) LICENSED

VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)/LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN): Must have a Certificate or diploma or association degree in Nursing minimum requirement.

1.6.8.1 To support the Osan Air Base, 51st Medical Group has a requirement for one (1) LVN/LPN. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and materials necessary to recruit, qualify and retain LVN/LPN

1.6.8.1.1 License/certification: Must have and maintain throughout course of contract, a current, active, valid, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice as a Licensed Practical

Nurse (LPN) from a US jurisdiction. License must be recognized and accepted by the State of practice in accordance with governing regulations.

1.6.8.1.2 At a minimum, the provider must maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) (Course C) or the American Red Cross CPR/BLS Course as required by AFI 44-102, ACLS course, and Community Health Management, Tables 1.1 through 1.6. The MTF can provide BLS and ACLS refresher courses.

1.6.8.1.3 Contractor Experience: The offeror shall provide evidence of at least one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years in the performance of LPN/LVN. The offeror shall provide evidence of prior experience in following format:

- The title of the contract/project

- A brief description of work completed

- Name of the Client Organization or Requiring Activity

- Period of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

- Complete name of point of contact at the Client Organization

- Phone number of the POC of the Client/RA

1.6.8.1.3 English Requirement: The Contractor personnel working on this contract shall be able to communicate in the English language at the intermediate level as exemplified in their written and verbal skills in the performance of their duties under this contract. Government will assess language skills of all Contract employees who are required by terms of this PWS to be proficient at speaking English through performance of services. If the Government, at its sole discretion, determines that the language skills of a Contractor employee does not meet the language proficiency skills required of the position, the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide a new Contract employee that does possess the required language proficiency skills required of the position, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the contractors’ performance. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the

Government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and is the KO’s authorized representative in administering the contract at the MTF level. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractors performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the contractors concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor contractors' performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry contractors. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract. The COR will be available during normal duty hours (0700-1600) Monday through Friday to discuss any problems that may be experienced during the performance of this contract.

1.6.11 Conflict of Interest: The Contractors shall not bill the patient for services rendered under this contract. The

Contractors shall not request or accept compensation of any kind for patients treated, procedures performed, or any other actions performed, except under the terms and conditions of this contract at the rate specified. The Contractors shall not, while performing services under this contract, advise, recommend, or suggest to persons eligible to receive medical care at Government expense that such persons should receive care from the Contractors or from any third party at any place other than as designated under this contract.

1.6.12 Confidentiality of Information: Unless otherwise specified, all financial, statistical, personnel, and/or technical data which is furnished, produced or otherwise available to the contractors during the performance of this contract are considered confidential business information and shall not be used for purposes other than performance of healthcare services under this contract. The contractors shall not release any of the above information without prior written consent of the KO. The Contractors shall not use patient care rendered pursuant to this contract as part of a study, research project, or publication. The contractors shall prepare medical records, forms and documents as required, in accordance with the regulations and established guidelines listed in the contract. The contractors will comply with all AFMS requirements for safe keeping, handling, release, and disposal of any of the above information.

1.6.14 Communication: The Contractor shall ensure that Contractors maintains open and professional communication with the COR. Complaints validated by the COR shall be reported in writing to the Contracting

Officer and Contractor for action. Failure of the Contractor to correct validated complaints raised by the COR and/or the KO will be considered a failure to perform.

1.6.15 Professional Liability: Pursuant to 10 United States Code 1089 (a), DoD shall process any personal injury claim alleging negligence by the Contractors within the scope of the Contractors’ performance under this contract as claims alleging negligence by DoD military or civil service personnel. The Contractors are not required to maintain medical malpractice liability insurance, and the Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for such insurance should any be purchased.

1.6.15.1 Responsibility and Procedures: If any suit or action is filed or any claim is made against the contract individual, which occurred as a result of work performed by the SHPE LVN/LPN under this contract, the SHPE

LVN/LPN shall immediately notify the contractor, the contracting officer and the chief of the appropriate services and promptly furnish them copies of all pertinent documents received. The contractor and contract SHPE LVN/LPN shall cooperate with the government, without further compensation, in the processing, review, settlement, or defense of the suit, action, or claim; and authorize government representatives to settle or defend the claim and to represent the SHPE LVN/LPN in, or take charge of, any litigation involved in such an action. The contract SHPE LVN/LPN may, at the contract SHPE LVN/LPN’s own expense, participate in defense of such claim or litigation.

1.6.16 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing a qualified candidate with appropriate combinations of education, experience, knowledge, training, abilities and skills.

The provider will begin performance in the MTF at the earliest possible date, but not more than 120 days from contract award. All status of forces agreement (SOFA) or host nation requirements, health, security and credentialing/privileging requirements shall be met prior to start of performance by an initial or replacement provider. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all passports, visas, or other documents necessary for the provider to enter and/or exit the foreign country where performance is required. Substitute or temporary coverage for a permanent provider is required for unplanned absences over 160 consecutive hours. All SOFA or host nation requirements, health, security and credentialing/privileging requirements shall be met prior to start of performance by an initial or replacement provider

1.6.17 In/Out-Processing, Orientation, and Training: The contractors shall complete all specified orientation programs, initial and annual training requirements, and comply with all MTF policies, procedures, productivity standards and instructions as provided by the MTF.

1.6.17.1 In/Out-Processing: At start of the performance period, contractors shall obtain an in-processing checklist(s) from the COR. The contractors is required to complete the applicable items on the checklist and turn it in to the designated office. Upon completion of contract performance, the contractors need to complete an out-processing checklist and return it to the designated office.

1.6.17.2 MTF Orientation: The Contractor shall ensure that all contractors participate in the MTF orientation procedures for newly assigned providers. The purpose of the orientation is to familiarize contractors with policies and procedures of the MTF, regulations specific to their professional specialty, and Air Force policy and procedures.

The Contractor and contractors shall abide by all MTF standards, rules, and procedures including requirements for any licensure, credentialing, and quality assurance…