Q -- GASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICES

Notice Date

February 15, 2001

Contracting Office

Acquisition & Materiel Management (90C), VA Medical Center, 1900 E Main St, Danville, IL 61832-5198

ZIP Code

61832-5198

Solicitation Number

550-06-01

Response Due

March 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Cindy Rogers, Contracting Officer, #217-554-5886

E-Mail Address

click here to contact contracting officer via e-mail (cindy.rogers@med.va.gov)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only document to be issued. A formal solicitation WILL NOT be issued. This Notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition 97-19. RFP 550-06-01 should be referenced on the proposal. The North American Industry Classification System(NAICS) code for this procurement is 621999 and the small business size standard is gross annual receipts NTE $7.5 million. This procurement is unrestricted. Requirement: The VA Medical Center, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, has an emergent need for a Board Certified Gastroenterologist Physician to provide GI and management services to veteran patients and eligible beneficiaries. Services shall be required for 24 hours per week (3 days per week), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Danville VAMC, intends to solicit proposals and award a firm, fixed price contract under the authority of Title 38 USC Section 8153. The contract is for a period of 7 months (anticipated through September 30, 2001). The VA reserves the right to reduce the term of the contract with a 30 day notice if recruitment efforts prove successful. The Gastroenterologist shall be a citizen of the United States and shall hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia and shall be proficient in the English language, both spoken and written. The Gastroenterologist shall perform the following functions at this facility: (1) Provide inpatient consultations in gastroenterology; (2) Conduct general hepatology and gastroenterology outpatient clinic services; (3) Be responsible for appropriate documentation of clinic notes, consultations, and procedure notes; (4) Perform routine/emergency diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy lab procedures, including but not limited to: Conscious sedation; Esophago-Gastroduodenscopy; Colonoscopy; ERCP; Liver biopsy; Paracentesis; and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tube placement. CLAUSES The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror -- Commercial Items (Oct 2000) applies to this acquisition. There is not an addendum to these provisions. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999) applies to this acquisition. There is an addendum to this clause. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (End of Clause); FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. (MAR 1989), with a 2 week written notice; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), "..September 30, 1998.."; and FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), paragraph (a) "..$1,000,000.00.." The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jun 2000) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225-3, But American Act -- Supplies. Companies not in possession of the full text of FAR 52.212-3, (Oct 2000) may contact this office or you may access any clause electronically from the above mentioned Internet addresses. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award will made be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Cindy Rogers (90), VA Medical Center, 1900 East Main Street; Phone: (217) 554-5886; fax: (217) 554-4553. Proposals are due by 3:30 pm CST, March 6, 2001. Please reference the solicitation number, RFP 550-06-01, on your proposal. The starting date will be immediately after credentials can be established.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010220/QSOL006.HTM (W-046 SN50D8E7)