PRESOL | Q | This requirement is for temporary PERSONAL medical health provider care services for PHYSICAL THERAPIST and PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT to be performed at Fort McCoy, WI.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 20, 2004 FBO #0937
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Q -- This requirement is for temporary PERSONAL medical health provider care services for PHYSICAL THERAPIST and PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT to be performed at Fort McCoy, WI.

Notice Date: 6/18/2004
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 561320 — Temporary Help Services
Contracting Office: Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic, ATTN: MCAA NA Bldg T20, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20307-5000
ZIP Code: 20307-5000
Solicitation Number: W91YTZ-04-T-0117
Response Due: 6/22/2004
Archive Date: 8/21/2004
Point of Contact: Laura Tomitz, 202-782-1121
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic
(laura.tomitz@na.amedd.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total HUB-Zone
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 solicitation uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures ( SAP) authorized in FAR Subpart 13.5 and is expected to result in the award of one firm-fixed unit priced contract using commercial contracts standard format 1449. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a w ritten solicitation will not be issued. W91YTZ-04-T-0117is a request for quotation (RFQ); its document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-23 and 2001-19 Update. This procurement is 100% set aside for Hub-Zone Small Business . NAICS CODE: 561320. Size Standard: $1M. PERSONAL Services required are for full-time PHYSICAL THERAPIST and PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT to support the Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) mission at the Troop Medical Clinic, Fort McCoy, WI. Performance under personal services is subject to the day- to-day supervision and direction of designated employees of the government. The contract employee is subject to the supervision and control prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. The government will evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided and retain control over the medical and professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments, diagnosis for specific medical treatment). The government-designated official is the Chief, Physical Therapy Clinic, Ireland Army Community Hospital (IACH), or his designated representative. PRICES SHALL NOT INCLUDE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COST in performance of service IAW Gonzales Act (10 USC Section 109). The Government will not reimburse or o therwise pay for medical malpractice insurance if purchased by the contractor. If the contract is terminated, the contract provider shall be covered for any malpractice claims or lawsuits that may arise in the future if the care provided was rendered to t he Claimant during the term of the contract at the Medical Treatment Facility. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, Attachment #1, is incorporated into and made part of this solicitation and any resulting contract. Wage Determination No. 1994-2578 Rev(15) Area: WI, LACROSSE, applies to line item 0002 and its respective option year(s) and is hereby incorporated into this solicitation as Attachment #2 and will be made a part of any resulting contract. Both attachments in full may be requested by email only from the Government point of contact listed below. Period of Performance will be for base year plus one-consecutive option year. Credentialling will be thru Ireland Army Community Hospital, Ft Knox. Line items priced FOB destination. BASE YEAR PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 28 June 2004 to 27 June 2005: ITEM 0001: PHYSICAL THERAPIST, QTY 1920 HR, Unit Price per Hour: Total Amount: Possess a post-baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Advance training and/or education in orthopedics and manual therapy is desirable. Board certification as a Specialist in Orthopedics or Sports Medicine from the American Physical Therapy Association is preferred. Have a valid, current license to practice physical therapy granted by the recognized licensing agency of a state in the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. Have a minimum of two years of outpatient orthopedic and/or manual physical therapy experience in providing independent evaluation of patients and exercising sound clinica l reasoning to establish individual, specialized, physical therapy intervention, goals and objectives; and in routinely providing re-evaluation and modification of physical therapy intervention according to the patients response and according to changes in the patients functional status. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS certification. SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS. Ability to serve as an independent practitioner and physician extender, evaluating, managing, and providing treatment to patients. Skill to adapt treatment plans, equipment and motivation al techniques and to implement treatment. Knowledge of physical therapy principles and concepts sufficient to perform clinical evaluative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services. Knowledge of medical terminology including that specific to physical therapy to accurately interpret patients medical records and to document physical therapy intervention. Broad knowledge of computers and related software to include word processing, spreadsheet, database management, statistical applications, and internet connection s and applications. Knowledge of legal requirements for releasing medical information. SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS. Provides the full range of provision of physical therapy patient care, including physician extender work, comprehensive evaluations of patients u sing screening and diagnostic testing and associated administrative duties. Evaluates patients referred for strength and range of motion documentation for MEBs and TDRLs. Develops long-term and short-term patient treatment goals. Administers patient trea tment and provides follow-up care. Administers or instructs patients in therapeutic exercises or procedures. Administers physical therapy treatment using modalities that include electricity, heat, cold, water and light, exercise and massage. Observes, r ecords, and reports the patients reaction to physical therapy care. Coordinates patient care and the administrative activities of the physical therapy services. Monitors and evaluates physical therapy activities to determine compliance with established st andards of patient care, policies, and regulations. Provides technical guidance to physical therapy assistants providing patient care. ITEM 0002: Physical Therapy Assistant, QTY 1920 HR, Unit Price per Hour: Total Amount: Wage Determination No. 1994-2578 Rev(15) Area: WI, LACROSSE, applies to line item. Completion of PTA program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education is preferred. Valid license as PTA granted by the recognized licensing agency of a state in the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Co mmonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. Have a minimum of two years experience as a full time practicing PTA in the last five years. Be able to type and have experience using computers. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from th e American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS certification. Certificates / licenses shall be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services under this contract. Expense shall be borne by the contractor. SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of physical therapy methods and techniques to plan and carry out treatment. Skill in using a variety of therapeutic equipment when providing treatment. Skill in oral communic ations to communicate with, instruct, and persuade patients regarding treatments. Knowledge of administrative procedures of the clinic is necessary to ensure smooth operation. Broad knowledge of computers and related software to include word processing, sp readsheet, database management, statistical applications, and internet connections and applications. SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS. Evaluates and formulates the proper treatment and exercise plan for assigned patients with a wide variety of injuries and disabilit ies for review by the Physical Therapist. Performs a wide variety of therapeutic activiti es prescribed for physical rehabilitation. Based on assessment, plans or assists in planning and carrying out routine and specialized treatment for patients whose physical condition requires application of standard and nonstandard procedures and approache s. Makes recommendations for and utilizes the various modalities of physical therapy as prescribed. Utilizes a progressive treatment plan to maintain range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination and relaxation, and to promote healing, relieve pain, and improve functional independence. Teaches the patients to perform selected treatment procedures and functional training activities utilizing both verbal and written instructions. Monitors patients progress when recurring treatments are required and i ndependently modifies or adjusts treatments based upon the patients progress. Judges whether the treatment is causing a negative or adverse effect. On the basis of these observations and conclusions, changes or modifies treatment procedures, content of t reatment plan, and approaches used in treating the patient with minimal advice from a Physical Therapist. Maintains equipment used in treatment to include cleaning, testing, making adjustments and minor repairs. Conducts safety and infection control inspe ctions. Conducts inventories and maintains an adequate level of supplies for the clinic keeping a constant check on supply economy. Books patient appointments. Maintain medical records IAW AR 40-66. Medical records will be subject to review by the Medic al Care Evaluation Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, and designated representatives of the Commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity. OPTION 1, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 28 JUNE 2005 TO 27 JUNE 2006. ITEM 1001: OPTION YEAR 1. QTY: 1920 Hours, Unit Price per hour: Total Amount: (same as line item 0001) ITEM 1002: OPTION YEAR 1: QTY: 1920 Hours, Unit Price per hour: Total Amount: Other Information: 1. Credentialling package is required 7 days after award. Immunization information is require at time of initial requirest for clinical privileges and annually thereafter. Information with points of contact and further instructions will be provided upon award. 2. Hours Of Performance. eight hours per day, 0700 to 1530 Monday through Friday, excluding legal public holidays and other times the clinic is authorized to be closed by the MTF Commander. Duty hours include a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. Hours worke d do not include travel to and from the Medical Treatment Facility [MTF]. 3. Health Requirements. Contractor/contract employee(s) performing services shall comply with the health and immunization requirements as stated in the Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4,entitled HEALTH and Immunization Requirements, at the time of initial r equest for clinical privileges and annually thereafter. Backup/replacement contract employee(s) shall be required to provide equally current certification of health at the time of initial request for clinical privileges, and annually thereafter. The expe nse for all physical examinations to comply with the health requirements shall be borne by the contractor at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall submit a completed Immunization Status Form (see Attachment 1-B) in conjunction with ex amination. 4. Substance Abuse Testing. Contract personnel shall be required to submit to substance abuse testing (scheduled and unscheduled) in accordance with AR 600-85. AR 600-85 will be provided by the government upon request by the contractor. 5. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: (1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors with the addendum that: The offer submitted shall include: (1) Proposed prices (will include option years); (2) Technical acceptability will be based on submission of evidence of Professional qualifications and s kills for each candidate offered for evaluation and approval; (3) completed copy of FAR 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; and (4) Past Performance, minimum one reference for similar scope of work, with whom past performance can be verified to include contact name, telephone number , email address and contract number, dollar value. Offerors may submit any other information regarding secific contracts that they deem relevant to the evaluation of your past performance. (2) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation , with the following addendum for the basis of award: Award will be based on best-value selection process to the responsive offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value to the government. Offeror without technical or insufficient technical qualifications to show that their offer meet the qualifications shall not be evaluated for award. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the low offeror for better technical capability and/or better performance records. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in its best interest to do so. (3) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications; a completed copy of which shall be submitted with the offer. (4) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, with addendum for ADP Security Requirements, HIPAA (Privacy Act) and Immunization clauses; Key Personnel; FAR clauses 52.217-8; FAR 52.217-9; 52.232-19. NOTE: Short Term Option FAR 52.217-8 may extend serv ices up to an additional 6 months, if required by the Government, exercisable in increments of not less than one month. (5) FAR 52.212-5 , Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, specifically . para (b)(2),(3),(5),(9),(13),(15), (16), (17), (18), (19),(29),(32); (c)(1), (2), (3) (6) FAR 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZONE Set-Aside. (7) FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZONE Small Business Concerns (8) DFAR 252.212-7001, para (a) 52,203-3, 252.232-7003; and 252.243-7002. (9) FAR 52.252-1: for all referenced clauses/provisions, see web site http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://web2.deskbook.osd.mil/default.asp. METHOD OF SUBMISSION OF OFFERS to this request for quotation shall be addressed to: North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office, ATTN: Nella Valdez, email: nella.valdez@us.army.mil, or by FAX (202/356-0304), not later than 22 June 2004, 1100 hours, EDT. For questions, Government point of contact, Nella Valdez, by email address or TEL No. 202/782-1424.
Place of Performance: Address: Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic ATTN: MCAA NA Bldg T20, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW Washington DC; Zip Code: 20307-5000; Country: US
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Q -- This requirement is for temporary PERSONAL medical health provider care services for PHYSICAL THERAPIST and PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT to be performed at Fort McCoy, WI.