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Q -- CYTOTECHNOLOGISTS SERVICES SOL N00259-99-Q-0158 DUE 092099 POC Purchasing Agent, Domingo B. Custodio, Jr., (619) 532-8106 This notice is provided for a Personal services. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quoatations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, number N00259-99-Q-0158, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-12. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. Services to be performed: On-site full-time two (2) Cytotechnologists for the period of 01Oct99 through 30Sep00 in accordance with the Statement of Work as shown in this notice. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 95) incorporated by reference with the following addenda: in paragraph (a) the government will evaluateproposals based on the cost and technical capability. Proposals must include a Certificate and two references within the last year. 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 95) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal, a copy can be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent, Domingo B. Custodio, Jr. at (619 532-8106. 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 99). 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 84). In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 95). DFARS 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 98). Offers are due not later than 1200 hours of 09-20-99. LABOR CATEGORY. ATTACHMENT ATTCHMENT I CYTOTECHNOLOGIST SERVICES 1.1. The contractor shall provider services for: CYTOTECHNOLOGIST SERVICES PLACE FOR PERFORMANCE: 2.1. The health care worker shall provide services for the Naval Medical Center San Diego in the Laboratory. 3. DUTY HOURS 3.1. The health care worker shall be on duty in the Laboratory Department located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, for 40 hours per week. The contractor shall normally provide services for an 8.5 hour period (to include an uncompensated .5 hours for lunch) between the hours of 0615 and 1645. Specific hours will be scheduled by the Commander. -The health care worker shall arrive for each scheduled shift in a well rested condition and-shall have had at-least six hours of rest from all other duties as a cytotechnologist in any setting immediately prior to reporting for the shift. (Moonlighting will be expressly forbidden, except with the prior approval of the proper chain of command in directing the Chairman, Laboratory Department.at Naval Medical Center San Diego). 3.2. When required, to ensure completion of services that extend beyond the normal close of business, the health care worker will remain on duty in excess of the scheduled shift. The health care worker will be given an equal amount of compensatory time to be scheduled upon mutual agreement of the health care worker and the Commander. 3.3. Services of the health care worker shall not be required on the following paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The health care worker shall be compensated by the contractor for these periods of authorized planned absence. 3.4. The Government shall not compensate the contractor for any overtime services provided. 4. ABSENCES AND LEAVE 4.1. Planned absences from assigned duties shall be requested with 15 working days advance notice, in writing, to the Commander. Six hours of annual leave are accrued by each health care worker at the end of every 80 hour period worked. Leave accrues only to the individual providing services. The health care worker shall be compensated by the contractor for these periods of authorized planned absence. 4.2. Unplanned absences due to illness or other incapacitation of the health care worker will be allowed up to a maximum of 6.5 days per contract year. Two hours of sick leave are accrued by each health care worker at the end of every 80 hour period worked. Leave accrues only to the individual providing services. The health care worker shall follow the policy of the Commander regarding request and the use of sick leave. If the health care worker is absent for three or more consecutive days due to illness, he or she may be required by the Commander to provide written documentation from a qualified health care provider that he or she is free from communicable disease and the cause of the health care worker's current illness. The Government reserves the right to examine and/or re-examine any health care worker who meets this criterion. The health care worker shall be compensated by the contractor for these periods of authorized absence. 4.3. Any and all sick and annual leave accrued by the health care worker will be forfeited at the expiration of his or her period of performance. If the contract is terminated for default, there will be no reimbursement for any accrued leave balance. In the event that the health care worker gives notice of employment termination, all accrued annual leave must be used within that notice period, or forfeited. Sick leave taken during this period shall be supported by a physician's statement of illness upon request. 4.4. Only the Commander has the authorityto grant leave to the health care worker that has not been.accrued,-in accordance with the medical-treatment facility's (MTF) policies and standards. -- 4.5.' A.uthoriza`tion for planned absences.may:be gianted-by the Commander for attendance ~at continuing education courses. The health care-worker shall be compensated by the contractor for these periods of authorized planned absence. T~e Government will not reimburse the health care 3;orkerfor the cost of any course tuition and/o'r~other related education expense. 4.6. Documented military leave for military reservists;will be allowed, not to exceed 15 calendar days per calendar year, and may be taken intermittently, e.g., one day at a time. Military leave will not be compensated leave. The health care worker shall follow the policy of the MTF commander with respect to notification of scheduled military duties to the Commander. 5. INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL FILE (IFP) 5.1. Upon award, the health care-workers shall complete an Individual Professional File (IPF) prior to performance of services. Completed IPF must be forwarded 30 days prior to performance of duties to the MTF's Professional Affairs Department. The IPF which will be maintained at MTF, contains specific information with regard to qualifying degrees and licenses, past professional experience and performance, education and training, health status and competency as identified in Appendix (s) of BUMEDINST 6320.66B of Nov 97 and subsequent. revisions, and higher directives. A copy of this instruction may be obtained by contacting Professional Affairs at (619) 532-6460.. Primary source verification is the responsibility of the contractor. 6. .GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES. 6.1. Administrative and Training Requirements. The health care worker shall: 6.1.1. Perform limited administrative duties which include maintaining statistical records of workload, participating in laboratory education programs, preparing documentation according to workload reporting procedures, overseeing ordering of supplies, ensuring efficient inventory control, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions as prescribed by the Commanding Officer. 6.1.2. Provide training and /or direction to supporting government employees assigned to the health care worker during the performance of clinical procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocol. Participate in clinical staff quality assurance functions at the prerogative of the Commanding Officer. The health care worker may be required to maintain statistical records of the health care worker's clinical workload. 6.1.3. Participate in monthly meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist. Should a meeting occur outside of the health care workersregular working hours, the health care worker shall'be required to read and initia l:the minutes of the meeting. 6.1.4. Participate in monthly inservice training to MTF staff members. 6.1.5. Attend annual renewal of the following Annual Training Requirements provided by the MTF: family advocacy, disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens and: Fire Safety. 6.1.6. FAMILY ADVOCACY. Participate in the,implementation of the Hospital's Family AdvocacyProgram as directed. 6.2. Clinical Duties. Routine workload is scheduled by the Head, ;Laboratory Medicine Department. Primary workload is related to the provision of medical care by staff health care providers through writtenor verbal orders. 6.2.1. The health care worker shall perform a full range of cytopathology technician services, within the scope of this statement of work, on site using government furnished supplies, facilities and equipment within the assigned unit of the hospital. Workload occurs as a result of scheduled and unscheduled requirements for services. 6.2.2. Clinical Functions. The Cytopathology Branch provides full service cytopathology laboratory services providing the screening and reporting of gynecologic smears, nongynecologic specimens, and fine needle aspirations. The health care worker's clinical activity will be a function of the overall demand for cytopathology technician services. The health care worker's productivity is expected to be comparable to that of other technicians assigned the same facility and authorized the same scope of practice. The health care worker shall: 6.2.2.1. Verify that smears, fluids and fine needle aspirations submitted for cytological examination are labeled according to the NMC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 6.2.2.2. Accession specimens into the CHCS system. 6.2.2.3. Stain slides appropriately with pap stain or Diff-Quick, apply coverslip and label slides. Ensure that slides are matched up with appropriate paperwork prior to submission to cytotechnologist for screening. 6.2.2.4. Use careful cytological technique to prepare high quality cytospin preparations on various body fluid specimens. 6.2.2.5. Prepare cytological specimens for cell blocks. 6.2.2.6. Prepare PLL-coated slides for use with medical and FNA specimens. 6.2.2.7. Prepare and document performance of daily stain line quality control and maintenance. 6.2.2.8. Assist in ordering supplies for the cytopreparatory laboratory and assure that the work area is well-stocked and orderly. 6.2.2.9. Use principles of cytological fixation and staining, knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems in performance of services under this contract. 6.2.2.10. Assist in ordering supplies for the cytopreparatory laboratory and assure that the work area is well stocked and orderly. 6.2.2.11. Screen GYN and/or NonGYN slides at approximately 60 slides a day in accordance with governing regulations (CCA, CLIP, and LAP) 6.2.3. The health care worker may direct supporting government employees assigned to the health care worker during the performance of applicable cytopathology services. The health care worker shall provide training to the Naval Cytopathology School and the Naval School of Health Sciences. This training shall include orientation, instruction and supervision of cytotechnology students in correct cytopathology procedures and technique. Additionally, the health care worker shall instruct rotating cytotechnologists in the methods of cytopreparation. 7. SPECIFIC MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CTTOTECHNOLOGISTS QUALIFICATIONS: 7.1. Must be certified as a cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and hold state licensure as a cytotechnologist. 7.2. Experience ofat least 2 years experience within the preceding 3 years as a cytotechnologist. 7.3. A completed and updated Personal and Professional Information Sheet (PPIS). 7.4 Provide three letters of recommendations from three practicing physicians or laboratory supervisors attesting to your skills. Reference letters must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference. Letters of reference must have been written within the preceding 5 years. 7.5 Represent an acceptable malpractice risk to the Navy. Posted 09/08/99 (W-SN377850). (0251)

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