SPECIAL NOTICE
Q -- Radiation Therapy and Related Services
- Notice Date
- 3/1/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 621512
— Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 6120 Executive Blvd., EPS Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- HHSN2612008000004C
- Archive Date
- 3/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- Catherine Kennedy,
- E-Mail Address
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catherine.kennedy3@nih.gov
(catherine.kennedy3@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, at the National Cancer Institute, Radiation Oncology Branch and the Office of Acquisitions intend to negotiate a sole source modification for a three (3) month extension to the contract with Radiation Management Associates, LLC. to continue performing radiation therapy treatments and related service at the Clinical Center, NIH. The Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB) runs a research and clinical program related to the treatment of cancer with the use of radiation. The use of high energy linear accelerators, radiation therapy simulators, CT scanners, radiation therapy treatment planning and related computers, associated medical laboratory equipment, MRI scanners, and other equipment deemed appropriate by the Branch staff takes place on site. The ROB needs to have these additional services to provide patient treatment of cancer to support the clinical program. Statutory authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (2), as set forth in FAR 6.302-2(a) (2) - When the agency's need for the supplies or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, full and open competition need not be provided for. A consistent treatment of patients is critical to patient safety and must be continued in the same environment with the same staff that possesses the knowledge and background regarding the NIH facility and clinical center patients to avoid harm and injury. The same procedures and technical approaches must be used and staff must have proper licensing at all times. Any delay involved in adding new staff to obtain and meet stringent security requirements that require special access to the government facility preclude having a new contractor at this time. Personnel are required to comply with an established identification card process that can take up to several weeks to complete. Radiation Management Associates, LLC is uniquely qualified by virtue of its continued performance for this period of time and is the only source that can provide services at this time. The purpose of extending this contract is to continue accomplishment the following tasks: • Performance of radiation therapy and dosimetry treatments based on HIPAA Medical Code Sets identified by the HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) procedure codes. Performance of dosimetry treatment plans and plan verifications based upon the American Medical Billing Codes. • Provide physics services, including commissioning of radiotherapy equipment, periodic quality assurance measurements of equipment, quality assurance and verification of treatment plans, quality assurance of patient records, including paper and electronic charts, based upon the American Medical Billing Codes. • Operate associated equipment in the ROB such as high energy linear accelerators, radiation therapy simulators, CT scanners, radiation therapy treatment planning and related computers, associated medical laboratory equipment, MRI scanners, and other equipment • Perform up to a total of 5,625 procedures (fractions) over the duration of this contract. • Perform these treatment procedures as required (5) days a week, less Federal holidays, and after hours as needed due to emergency or scheduling requirements. Normal work hours in the NCI are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. • Perform all work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the work. • All personnel performing work under this contract have the necessary licenses and certifications as specified by local, State, or Federal Laws or Regulations in order to perform the work required by the contract. All radiation therapists are certified by the American Association of Radiation Technologists and have experience in operating Government owned equipment. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to continue with one source under authority FAR 6.302-2. However, interested sources may identify their interest and capability must respond by submitting a capability statement (5 page limit) within 15 days of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The capability statement will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Respondents must submit their capability statements via email at catherine.kennedy3@nih.gov. No hard copies will be accepted. No collect calls or facsimile transmissions will be accepted.
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