Manchester VA Medical Center Ophthalmology Contract

The Contractor shall provide sub-specialty consultations, ophthalmology surgical procedures, and on-call services for the base period of June 1, 2011 thru May 31, 2012. This base period has 4 one year options



It is estimated that one thousand four hundred (1,400) patient encounters will require Ophthalmology Therapy Services during each 12-month period based upon the actual calendar year requirement of one thousand four hundred and fifteen (1,415) in calendar year 2009.



This solicitation will involve two parts one for on-site services provided at the VAMC Manchester NH the other to be providing off-site at the contractors facility. When services are provided at the contractor facility the Contractor shall provide professional and technical ophthalmology services to include, materials, supplies, equipment and qualified supervision in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). All professionals providing services under the terms of this contract will be appropriately certified and/or licensed as described herein and possess the requisite skills and experience to perform ophthalmology services. It is understood that the quantities presented for bid are good faith estimates and that the actual numbers may be greater or less than those stated.



The VAMC Manchester will be closing the operating room for an estimated six months during the base year and the requirements for this time period are unknown and are subject to change.



The acquisition will be issued as unrestricted. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 621111. Proposals are due on April 4, 2011 by 12:00 p.m. EST. Award will be made on the proposals that offer the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors will include technical, past performance, and price. It is anticipated that the VAMC Manchester, NH may award a single Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts from this solicitation. All interested contractors may request a copy of the solicitation by emailing lorrie.baines@va.gov or fax (603) 626-6511 or on company's letterhead referencing the solicitation number. No telephone requests will be accepted. All relevant solicitation documents, including any attachments and amendments may be accessed for download for free beginning on March 4, 2011 at the following site: http://www.fedbizopps.gov.