W91QVN-18-R-0093-0001.pdf

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

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-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 W91QVN18R0093

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jul-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

02-Aug-2018

CODE

411TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE, KOREA

SERVICES DIV, UNIT #15289

APO AP 96271

UNITED STATES

W91QVN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

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a. The purpose of this amendment is to response to questions received as follows:

QUESTION 1: The purpose of this email is to determine if we are reading this correctly. SOFA is not offered and we must be a Korean company to compete for a medical/nursing role of this solicitation? If this is so, why? As doing so drastically reduces the candidate pool and experienced venders who have knowledge and experience of staffing these types of positions. Not to mention, the language barrier issues.

RESPONSE 1: This acquisition is full and open competition for all interest sources. SOFA will be affected for this contract. However, the housing will not be supported. Deleted Requirements Being Solicited from Local Sources, page 3 of the solicitation.

QUESTION 2: Would you provide Korean Won exchange rate which will be based on converting KRW to USD?

RESPONSE 2: The Government official currency exchange rate is $1 = W1,156.12. FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers (Feb 2000) is incorporated in the solicitation.

QUESTION 3: Would you agree to accept rates in USD directly instead of KRW?

RESPONSE 3: US vendor shall propose by USD, and the Korean vendor shall propose by Korean Won.

QUESTION 4: May we put multiple candidates’ documents in so that they can all be reviewed at the same time?

RESPONSE 4: The Government will be evaluated one IMRN and one IMLPN per proposal. The Government will not accept multiple candidates.

QUESTION 5: If IMRN or IMLPN is a Green Card holder (U.S. permanent resident), will there be any benefits for them while working in the AB?

RESPONSE 5: See Response 1

QUESTION 6: When do you expect to notice award?

RESPONSE 6: It will be awarded around 20 Sep 18

QUESTION 7: On page 17 of the PWS, 1.6.8, Qualifications state a BSN degree. Is any other BSN degree other that a US BSN acceptable?

RESPONSE 7: For the Registered Nurse (RN) position, the minimum required educational qualification is a BSN. For the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/License Practical Nurse (LPN) position, the minimum required educational qualification is a certificate stating that LPN/LVN have graduated from a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nursing program.

QUESTION 8: On page 18 of the PWS, 1.6.8.1, License/Certification state that the nurse must be licensed by the "state" does that include all 50 states and 5 territories, and are any other licenses other than US licenses accepted?

RESPONSE 8: They can have a license from one of the US territories and its jurisdictions.

QUESTION 9: On page 18 of the PWS, 1.6.81.3, English Requirement states communication in English at an intermediate level. Does the government feel that intermediate is suitable for IM healthcare issues, and is there a specific TOEIC/TOEFL or other measurement to determine "intermediate"?

RESPONSE 9: No, specific TOEIC/TOEFL or other measurement is not required for technical evaluation. However, if the Government determines that the language skills of a Contractor employee does not meet the language proficiency skills required of the position, the Contractor may be required replace the employee, at no additional cost to the Government.

QUESTION 10: As per page 3 of the 1449 continuation sheet, the 1st paragraph covers the fact that there is no SOFA, that companies must be registered in Korea. According to USFK REG 700-19, Chapter 1, Section1-4, Subsection C that justification of SOFA may include (2) Technical Qualifications, and (4) Limitations of U.S. Law. The question here is that it would seem that since the nurses need to have a US degree, US license, English Ability, this would be justification of SOFA. Is this not correct? If not, we request the government to explain, RESPONSE 10: See response #1.

QUESTION 11: Lastly, the educated, trained and qualified spouses that may be accompanying their military husbands and wives are not too keen to earn Wan. In addition, our experience in recruiting medical professionals for MTFs in Asia clearly indicates by not providing SOFA, you reduce your candidate pool exponentially. This leads to hiring of candidates who cannot communicate effectively with service members on key IM issues and potentially leaving the position unfilled for an extended period of time.

RESPONSE 11: See response #1.

b. DFAR and local clauses are incorporated as follows:

252.228-7000 Reimbursement for War Hazard Losses 5152.225-4020 Invited Contractor or Technical Representative Status under U.S. – Republic of Korea (ROK)

c. All the other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain the same.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by reference:

252.228-7000 Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses DEC 1991

The following have been added by full text:

5152.225-4020 INVITED CONTRACTOR OR TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE STATUS

UNDER U.S. - REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK)

Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) status shall be governed by the U.S.-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as implemented by United States Forces Korea (USFK) Reg 700-19, which can be found under the “publications” tab on the US Forces Korea homepage http://www.usfk.mil

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“U.S. – ROK Status of Forces Agreement” (SOFA) means the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. of America, Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of U.S. Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea, as amended

“Combatant Commander” means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. In Korea, the Combatant Commander is the Commander, United States Pacific Command.

“United States Forces Korea” (USFK) means the subordinate unified command through which US forces would be sent to the Combined Forces Command fighting components.

“Commander, United States Forces Korea” (COMUSK) means the commander of all U.S. forces present in Korea. In the Republic of Korea, COMUSK also serves as Commander, Combined Forces Command (CDR CFC) and Commander, United Nations Command (CDR UNC).

“USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management” (USFK/FKAQ) means the principal staff office to USFK for all acquisition matters and administrator of the U.S.-ROK SOFA as applied to US and Third Country contractors under the Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) Program (USFK Reg 700-19).

“Responsible Officer (RO)” means a senior DOD employee (such as a military E5 and above or civilian GS-7 and above), appointed by the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA), who is directly responsible for determining and administering appropriate logistics support for IC/TRs during contract performance in the ROK.

(b) IC or TR status under the SOFA is subject to the written approval of USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management (FKAQ), Unit #15237, APO AP 96205-5237.

(c) The contracting officer will coordinate with HQ USFK/FKAQ, IAW FAR 25.8, and USFK Reg 700-19. FKAQ will determine the appropriate contractor status under the SOFA and notify the contracting officer of that determination.

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(d) Subject to the above determination, the contractor, including its employees and lawful dependents, may be accorded such privileges and exemptions under conditions and limitations as specified in the SOFA and USFK Reg 700-19. These privileges and exemptions may be furnished during the performance period of the contract, subject to their availability and continued SOFA status. Logistics support privileges are provided on an as-available basis to properly authorized individuals. Some logistics support may be issued as Government Furnished Property or transferred on a reimbursable basis.

(e) The contractor warrants and shall ensure that collectively, and individually, its officials and employees performing under this contract will not perform any contract, service, or other business activity in the ROK, except under U.S. Government contracts and that performance is IAW the SOFA.

(f) The contractor’s direct employment of any Korean-National labor for performance of this contract shall be governed by ROK labor law and USFK regulation(s) pertaining to the direct employment and personnel administration of Korean National personnel.

(g) The authorities of the ROK have the right to exercise jurisdiction over invited contractors and technical representatives, including contractor officials, employees and their dependents, for offenses committed in the ROK and punishable by the laws of the ROK. In recognition of the role of such persons in the defense of the ROK, they will be subject to the provisions of Article XXII, SOFA, related Agreed Minutes and Understandings. In those cases in which the authorities of the ROK decide not to exercise jurisdiction, they shall notify the U.S. military authorities as soon as possible. Upon such notification, the military authorities will have the right to exercise jurisdiction as is conferred by the laws of the U.S.

(h) Invited contractors and technical representatives agree to cooperate fully with the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA) and Responsible Officer (RO) on all matters pertaining to logistics support and theater training requirements.

Contractors will provide the assigned SA prompt and accurate reports of changes in employee status as required by USFK Reg 700-19.

(i) Theater Specific Training. Training Requirements for IC/TR personnel shall be conducted in accordance with USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK. IC/TR personnel shall comply with requirements of USFK Reg 350-2.

(j) Except for contractor air crews flying Air Mobility Command missions, all U.S. contractors performing work on USAF classified contracts will report to the nearest Security Forces Information Security Section for the geographical area where the contract is to be performed to receive information concerning local security requirements.

(k) Invited Contractor and Technical Representative status may be withdrawn by USFK/FKAQ upon:

(1) Completion or termination of the contract.

(2) Determination that the contractor or its employees are engaged in business activities in the ROK other than those pertaining to U.S. armed forces.

(3) Determination that the contractor or its employees are engaged in practices in contravention to Korean law or USFK regulations.

(l) It is agreed that the withdrawal of invited contractor or technical representative status, or the withdrawal of, or failure to provide any of the privileges associated therewith by the U.S. and USFK, shall not constitute grounds for excusable delay by the contractor in the performance of the contract and will not justify or excuse the contractor defaulting in the performance of this contract. Furthermore, it is agreed that withdrawal of SOFA status for reasons outlined in USFK Reg 700-19, Section II, paragraph 6 shall not serve as a basis for the contractor filing any claims against the U.S. or USFK. Under no circumstance shall the withdrawal of SOFA Status or privileges be considered or construed as a breach of contract by the U.S. Government.

(m) Support.

(1) Unless the terms and conditions of this contract place the responsibility with another party, the COMUSK will develop a security plan to provide protection, through military means, of Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations when sufficient or legitimate civilian authority does not exist.

(2)(i) All Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations are authorized resuscitative care, stabilization, hospitalization at level III military treatment facilities, and assistance with patient movement in emergencies where loss of life, limb, or eyesight could occur. Hospitalization will be limited to stabilization and short-term medical treatment with an emphasis on return to duty or placement in the patient movement system.

(ii) When the Government provides medical or emergency dental treatment or transportation of Contractor personnel to a selected civilian facility, the Contractor shall ensure that the Government is reimbursed for any costs associated with such treatment or transportation.

(iii) Medical or dental care beyond this standard is not authorized unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

(3) Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor is responsible for all other support required for its personnel engaged in the theater of operations under this contract.

(n) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel supporting U.S Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are familiar with and comply with, all applicable -

(1) United States, host country, and third country national laws;

(2) Treaties and international agreements;

(3) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and

(4) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by the COMUSK relating to force protection, security, health, safety, or relations and interaction with local nationals. Included in this list are force protection advisories, health advisories, area (i.e. “off-limits”), prostitution and human trafficking and curfew restrictions.

(o) Vehicle or equipment licenses. IAW USFK Regulation 190-1, Contractor personnel shall possess the required licenses to operate all vehicles or equipment necessary to perform the contract in the theater of operations. All contractor employees/dependents must have either a Korean driver’s license or a valid international driver’s license to legally drive on Korean roads, and must have a USFK driver’s license to legally drive on USFK installations.

Contractor employees/dependents will first obtain a Korean driver’s license or a valid international driver’s license then obtain a USFK driver’s license.

(p) Evacuation.

(1) If the COMUSK orders a non-mandatory or mandatory evacuation of some or all personnel, the Government will provide assistance, to the extent available, to United States and third country national contractor personnel.

(2) Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).

(i) The contractor shall designate a representative to provide contractor personnel and dependents information to the servicing NEO warden as required by direction of the Responsible Officer.

(ii) If contract period of performance in the Republic of Korea is greater than six months, non emergency essential contractor personnel and all IC/TR dependents shall participate in at least one USFK sponsored NEO exercise per year.

(q) Next of kin notification and personnel recovery.

(1) The Contractor shall be responsible for notification of the employee-designated next of kin in the event an employee dies, requires evacuation due to an injury, or is missing, captured, or abducted.

(2) In the case of missing, captured, or abducted contractor personnel, the Government will assist in personnel recovery actions in accordance with DOD Directive 2310.2, Personnel Recovery.

(3) IC/TR personnel shall accomplish Personnel Recovery/Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (PR/SERE) training in accordance with USFK Reg 525-40, Personnel Recovery Procedures and USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to

USFK.

(r) Mortuary affairs. Mortuary affairs for contractor personnel who die while providing support in the theater of operations to U.S. Armed Forces will be handled in accordance with DOD Directive 1300.22, Mortuary Affairs Policy and Army Regulation 638-2, Care and Disposition of Remains and Disposition of Personal Effects.

(s) USFK Responsible Officer (RO). The USFK appointed RO will ensure all IC/TR personnel complete all applicable training as outlined in this clause.

(End of Clause)

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OFFEROR(S)

1. CONTRACT AWARD:

1.1. The Government intends to execute a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Clins for one (1) Internal Medicine Registered Nurse (IMRN) and one (1) Internal Medicine License practical Nurse (IMLPN). Award will be made to the responsible Offeror submitting the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.303 that satisfies all terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-cost factors/subfactors. All non-cost factors and subfactors will be rated as either "acceptable" or "unacceptable". In order to be considered for award, there must be an acceptable" rating in every non-price factor/subfactor. In other words, a rating of "unacceptable" for any factor or subfactor will result in the entire offer being rated "unacceptable".

1.2. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2015), the Government reserves the right, based on the Government's best interests, to make a determination to: 1) award without discussions; 2) make a single award for this requirement; 3) establish a competitive range in order to conduct discussions; and/or 4) make no award if, upon evaluation, none of the proposals are deemed likely to meet the requirements.

1.3. The Government reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards if it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

1.4. Offeror(s) may propose for one or more of the two positions. However, unit pricing for base plus all option years shall be submitted.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Offerors’ proposals shall adhere to the following instructions:

2.1. 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.

2.2. 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.

2.3. A contractor team arrangement (CTA) means an arrangement in which two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor or a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. A CTA is not an arrangement in which two or more companies form a separate legal entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, to act as a potential prime contractor.

2.3.1. The Government will, when applicable, recognize the integrity and validity of CTAs when identified and fully disclosed to the Contracting Officer. Offerors proposing a CTA must identify and fully disclose contractor team arrangements relationships in their offer/proposal. A CTA must be in writing.

2.3.2. After award, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any CTA arrangement with subcontractor(s) within 10 days prior to any projected performance by the new subcontractor.

2.3.3. For offerors proposing a partnership/joint venture CTA: The CTA must do business under the CTA name, must register in SAM under the CTA name, must provide documents vesting an individual with the authority of the partners to bind the CTA, and must designate a single point of contact for the CTA.

2.3.4. The Government will perform a responsibility determination on a CTA just as it would on any prospective contract awardee

2.4. Offerors are required to submit complete proposals (Technical Proposal, Past Performance Proposal, and Price Proposal) and also submit the documents listed below in Paragraphs 2.5 - 2.7 through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), website at https://www.fbo.gov by 13:00 hours on closing date of Block #8 of the SF 1449, Local Korea Time) as indicated in Block #8 of the solicitation. The proposal submittal other than FBO will not be considered for award. The Offeror(s) shall round all unit prices to the nearest whole Korean Won (KRW) thereby eliminating the use of any decimal points. All questions should be emailed to Ms. Chong, Hyon Suk at hyonsuk.chong1.LN@mail.mil and/or Ms. Kim, Chong Ae, chongae.kim.ln@mailmil within 10 calendar days after the solicitation is issued. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered.

FACTOR I - TECHNICAL:

1-1. Internal Medicine Registered Nurse (IMRN)’s License/Certification: The offeror shall provide a copy of the following IMRN’s license and certification:

mailto:hyonsuk.chong1.LN@mail.mil mailto:chongae.kim.ln@mailmil

(1) The IMRN shall possess bachelors of science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

(2) The IMRN shall possess the current, active, valid, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) to practice as a RN. The license shall be recognized and accepted by the State of practice in accordance with governing regulations. At a minimum, the contractor shall maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/Course C) or the American Red Cross CPR/BLS Course a required by AFI 44-102, ACLS course, and Community Health Management, Tables

1.1. through 1.6.

1-2 Internal Medicine Registered Nurse (IMRN)’s Prior Experience: The offeror shall provide IMRN’s resume.

The IMRN shall have at least three (3) years of nursing experience including one (1) year of an outpatient Family Practice Clinic within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. The resume must clearly identify information as required below:

- Name of IMRN

- Description of qualifying work experience

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

- Phone number and full name of employer and validating personnel

2-1. Internal Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (IMLPN)/Internal Medicine Licensed Vocational Nurse (IMLVN)’s License/Certification: The offeror shall provide a copy of the following license and certification:

(1) The IMLPN/IMLVN shall possess an associate degree in Public Health or Allied Sciences, or be a graduate from an accredited LPN certification/diploma program, or the minimum required educational qualification is a certificate stating that LPN/LVN have graduated from a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program.

(2) The IMLPN/IMLVN shall possess and maintain through the course of the contract a current, active, valid, unrestricted (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) United States License to practice as a License Practical Nurse.

(3) The IMLPN/IMLVN shall possess and maintain through the course of the contract a 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, Community Health Management, Tables 1.1 through 1.6.

2-2. Internal Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (IMLPN)/Internal Medicine Licensed Vocational Nurse (IMLVN)’s Prior Experience: The offeror shall provide IMLPN/IMLVN’s resume. The IMLPN shall have at least two (2) years of experience as an IMLPN/IMLVN within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. The resume must clearly identify information as required below:

- Name of IMLPN/IMLVN

FACTOR II - PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance shall be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

Offerors are authorized to provide information on the problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror’s corrective actions. The Government may ascertain past performance information on the Offeror from sources other than the references provided. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable”.

The offeror shall have recent and relevant past performance in performing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) services. Recent past performance is minimum two (2) years within the last five (5) years as of the opening date of the solicitation. Relevant past performance are those that are the same or similar services based on size, scope, complexity, and contract type.

(a) Contract references: For each Past Performance submission as required in the below format:

-The title of the contract/project -A description of work completed -Name of the Client Organization or Requiring Activity -Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date) -Value of contract/project -Complete name, e-mail and phone number of point of contact (POC) at Client Organization

(b) The Government may send a Past Performance Questionnaire to the POC listed by the Offeror for each relevant contract, who will subsequently be requested to submit information to the Government no later than 14 days after Government issuance of the questionnaire.

Note: Offerors are reminded that while the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in the proposals. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror

FACTOR III - PRICE PROPOSAL: The Offeror shall provide complete price proposal to include:

(a) Schedule of Services (CLINs/SubCLINs) of the RFP for all five (5) years;

(b) Any escalation in additional ordering year pricing shall be identified

(c) Summary of Proposed Price: The offeror(s) shall provide a list of summary of proposed price with using below format as follows:

Price Proposal by: Identify Offeror’s Name Base Year 1st Option Year 2nd Option Year 3rd Option Year 4th Option Year

CLIN 0001

CLIN 0002

CLIN 0003

CLIN 0004

Total Amount Grand-Total Amount (Base + 4 Option Years)

2.5. Complete Standard Form 1449 and Standard Form 30 (if any amendment is issued).

2.6. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: The offeror shall complete the certifications, Special Exercise (Petroleum) Tax.

2.7. FAR Clause 52.212-3, Alt I, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-Commercial Items: The offeror shall complete the certifications related to the FAR 52.213-3, Alt 1, (h) & (k).

--------- End of ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS -----

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

-------------------------- ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2014) -------------------

Award will be made to the responsible Offeror submitting the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of the solicitation. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors/subfactors. All non-price factors and subfactors will be rated as either “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/subfactor. In other words, a rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or subfactor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”.

FACTOR I - TECHNICAL: Each factor and subfactor will be rated either acceptable or unacceptable. A rating of unacceptable for any factor or subfactor will result in an overall unacceptable rating. If an offeror fails to meet the minimum requirements outlined in one of the three (3) subfactors below, the subfactor, and overall proposal will be rated “unacceptable” and will not be eligible for award.

Technical Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Un-acceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Sub-Factor 1-1. Internal Medicine Registered Nurse (IMRN)’s License/Certification: The offeror shall be evaluated on provided a copy of IMRN’s License/Certification as follows:

(1) The IMRN shall possess bachelors of science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

(2) The IMRN shall possess the current, active, valid, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) to practice as a RN. The license shall be recognized and accepted by the State of practice in accordance with governing regulations. At a minimum, the contractor shall maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/Course C) or the American Red Cross CPR/BLS Course a required by AFI 44-102, ACLS course, and Community Health Management, Tables 1.1. through 1.6

Sub-Factor 1-2 Internal Medicine Registered Nurse (IMRN)’s Prior Experience: The offeror shall be evaluated on provided IMRN’s Prior Experience. The IMRN shall have at least three (3) years of nursing experience including one (1) year of an outpatient Family Practice Clinic within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. The resume must clearly identify information as required below:

- Name of IMRN

Sub-Factor 2-1. Internal Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (IMLPN)/Internal Medicine Licensed Vocational Nurse (IMLVN)’s License/Certification: The offeror shall be evaluated on provided a copy of IMLPN/IMLVN’s License/Certification as follows:

(1) The IMLPN/IMLVN shall possess an associate an associate degree in Public Health or Allied Sciences, or be a graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN certification/diploma program, or the minimum required educational qualification is a certificate stating that LPN/LVN have graduated from a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program.

(2) The IMLPN/IMLVN shall possess and maintain through the course of the contract a current, active, valid, unrestricted (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) United States License to practice as a License Practical Nurse.

(3) The Contractor shall possess and maintain through the course of the contract a 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, Community Health Management, Tables 1.1 through 1.6.

Sub-Factor 2-2. Internal Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (IMLPN)/Internal Medicine Licensed Vocational Nurse (IMLVN)’s Prior Experience: The offeror shall be evaluated on provided IMLPN/IMLVN’s Prior Experience.

The IMLPN/IMLVN shall have at least two (2) years of experience as an IMLPN/IMLVN within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. The resume must clearly identify information as required below:

- Name of IMLPN/IMLVN

FACTOR II - PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance shall be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

Offerors are authorized to provide information on the problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror’s corrective actions. The Government may ascertain past performance information on the Offeror from sources other than the references provided.

The offeror shall provide recent and relevant past performance in performing of nursing service by IMRN or IMLPN/IMLVN. Recent past performance is within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation.

Relevant past performance are those that are the “same or similar” services based on size, scope, complexity, and contract type.

The past performance will be evaluated for all offeror’s proposals by the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer in the following manner:

(1) Review of the detailed explanation submitted by offerors demonstrating the relevance of the references to the requirements of the solicitation.

(2) References will be contacted by phone or email to verify contents in detail explanation and to determine record of compliance with contract requirements, accuracy of reports, technical and quality awards/certificates.

(3) The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any reasonable source available, including Government database in order to evaluate past performance.

NOTE: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (See FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv).

Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or "neutral") past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered "acceptable".

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note above)

Un-acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Factor III - PRICE: Price analysis will be conducted for each proposal to ensure completeness, and reasonableness IAW FAR 15.404-1(b). The following applies to that evaluation.

(1) Completeness: The offeror shall complete the pricing information for all CLINs identified for total five (5) years. Any underlying assumptions including proposed escalation rates between the 1st and subsequent periods shall be clearly explained.

(2) Price Reasonableness: Price should also reflect fair market value and be reasonable when compared to the independent Government estimate, current market prices for same or similar services and/or when compared among other technically acceptable offers.

(3) Price is not scored: The lowest price for award purposes will be the combined total of the effective period of five (5) years from the date of award. Price shall include all CLINs as listed on the Price Schedule. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, Offerors are instructed that submitted proposals should contain their best pricing.

FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (FAR Clause 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services) 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, 2nd option, 3rd option, 4th option and one-half of the 4th option. Offerors are required only to price the base and four (4) options. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential one-half year extension of services period.

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(b) Options: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

GENERAL INFORMATION

For US Vendor who proposed from US: The SOFA will be granted. However, housing will NOT be supported.

The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards if it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

Offeror(s) may propose for one or more of the two (2) positions. However, unit pricing for base year plus all option years shall be submitted.

PERFORMANCE OF PERIOD:

Base Option Year : 24 Sep 2018 thru 23 Sep 2019 1st Option Year : 24 Sep 2019 thru 23 Sep 2020 2nd Option Year : 24 Sep 2020 thru 23 Sep 2021 3rd Option Year : 24 Sep 2021 thru 23 Sep 2022 4th Option Year : 24 Sep 2022 thru 23 Sep 2023

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

INTERNAL MEDICINE REGISTERED NURSE (IMRN)

51st Medical Group

Osan Air Base, Korea

1. GENERAL: This is a personal services contract for one (1) Internal Medicine Registered Nurse (IMRN), with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) and operate the Internal Medicine Clinic providing significant contributions to Internal Medicine Physicians in the research into making recommendations for improvement and implementation of sound policies and procedures throughout the MTF thereby enhancing the quality of care for all healthcare beneficiaries of the 51st Medical Group, Osan Air Base, Korea. This is a personal service 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. 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 personal 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 10 United States Code 1089 and 10 United States Code 1091.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, reports, consultation, and labor necessary to provide one (1) qualified IMRN for the 51st Medical Group Internal Medicine Clinic. The Contractors shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background:

1.2.1. 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.

1.2.2. 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 7th Air Force (AF) and United States Forces Korea (USFK). The RN uses a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach with other key service providers, such as installation youth and childcare facilities, and officer and enlisted spouses groups, to ensure effective outreach and identification of special needs. Ensures AF sponsors assigned to the installation, or whose personnel functions are handled at the installation, are “Q-coded” (EFMP-enrolled) regardless of location of family members.

1.2.3. 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: Perform the full spectrum of services as an IMRN to support the 51st Medical Group’s mission.

1.3.1. All services shall comply with established standards, principles, and ethics of the IMRN profession and 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) dated 2011 or current version.

1.3.2. The Contractors shall provide services in conjunction with other non-contract providers to include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered and licensed practical nurses, and other support personnel. All contact personnel shall perform essentially the same functions, within 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 similar duty assignments. The scope of services provided in military treatment facilities 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 IMRN 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 four (4) 12-month option years.

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 OR. 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 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.