Six Half Day Cardiolgy Clinics per Month December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2010

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36 as corrected. This solicitation is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 621111, with a size standard of $10.0 million. All services will be performed at the VA Medical Center (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV. The performance period of this contract will be November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010 with a possible six month extension per clause 52.217-8.

Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers must include a completed price schedule, curriculum vitae for each physician, and a maximum of three contract references (with correct contact information). Price must include a unit price per half day clinic. Curriculum vitae will be used for technical evaluation based on skill sets and experience. Contract references will be used for past performance and must be within the last three years (September 16, 2006). The technical and past performance evaluations, when combined are considered significantly more important than Price for tradeoff purposes. Offers are due to megan.barr@va.gov by NLT 3:00 p.m. on October 28, 2009. For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail me at the above address or phone at (775) 328-1226. The Statement of Work and Price Schedule are as follows:



1. Scope of Work.

The contactor shall provide physicians certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine subspecialty cardiology to VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS). Services include a full range of cardiology services for outpatient care, including consultation, diagnosis, therapy and treatment, and prognosis of patients with cardiology disorders. Services will be performed at VASNHCS.



2. Specific Contractor tasks include:



2.1. A minimum of six half-day outpatient clinics will be held per month. The number of patients scheduled may vary in number depending upon patient workload (usually 8-10 patients).



2.2. In the event the contractor physician is unable to conduct a clinic for any reason; the contractor must notify the COTR and Specialty Clinic 60 calendar days prior to the scheduled clinic.



2.3. Compliance with VA by-laws, rules and regulations, which include documenting evaluation, treatment recommendations, and further care management in the VA electronic medical record in accordance with VASNHCS Directive MOIC-003-08.



3. Normal Work Hours. Clinics will be scheduled during the normal work hours of VASNHCS, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



4. Qualifications.



4.1. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that each physician providing services under this contract is fully trained and completely competent to perform the required services covered by this contract. Contractor physicians shall be at a minimum:



4.1.1. Licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia,



4.1.2. Board Certified or board eligible in Cardiology, and



4.1.3. Hold a current, unrestricted Medical License, and



4.1.4. Must meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappraisal in accordance with VHA Handbook 1100.19, entitled Credentialing and Privileging (see Appendix 2) to practice medicine at VASNHCS prior to beginning work.



CLIN Description Estimated Quantities Unit Unit Price Extended Price

Performance Period: November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010

0001 Half Day Cardiology Clinics (6/Month) 72 Clinics $ $



CONTRACT CLAUSES:

FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008)

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Sep 2007)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009).

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2009) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 33, and 37 and (c) 7 are considered checked and apply.

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) (Insert 30 days)

FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (July 2002)

FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach Of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Building, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) For the purposes of this clause, the blanks are filled in as http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm respectively.

VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008)

VAAR 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 2008) For the purpose of this clause, insert $1,000,000.00.

VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984)

VAAR 852.271-70 Nondiscrimination in Services Provided to Beneficiaries (Jan 2008)

VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - Oct 2008)

VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - Oct 2008)



SOLICITATION PROVISIONS:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008).

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) For the purpose of this clause, the blank is filled in as Firm Fixed Price.

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this provision, the blanks are filled in as http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm respectively.

VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008)

VAAR 852.273-70 Late Offers (Jan 2003)

VAAR 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (Jan 2003)