General Information:

Document Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice

Solicitation Number: 14-247-SOL-00053
Post Date: July 17, 2014
Response Date: August 17, 2014
Classification Code: Q - Gastroenterology Services
NAICS Code: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

Contracting Office Address:

Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Description:

The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) is acquiring a professional healthcare service for an on-site Gastroenterology (GI) service. The Indian Health Service (IHS), PIMC intends to issue a single requirement Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award with this solicitation. This award is for one base year plus four option years and the Government may exercise the option to extend the term of the contract.

The professional healthcare GI service contract will incorporate three services; (I) on-site GI clinics, (II) on-site GI procedures, and (III) GI emergent inpatient consultation services. The PIMC will provide "Government-furnished property" to the contractor to perform GI services. This includes exam rooms, medical equipment, IT equipment, medical office, and medical supplies.

I. The first requirement is for on-site GI Clinic and the clinic is schedule for one day out of the week from Monday through Friday at 8-hours per clinic and our GI Clinic requirement is for an estimated 52 clinics a year.

II. The second requirement is for on-site GI Procedure services for the following procedures:

1. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): EGD procedure is estimate at 150 procedures a year.

2. Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy procedure is estimated at 150 procedures a year.

3. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy procedure is estimated at 25 procedures a year.

4. Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS): EUS procedure is estimated at 15 procedures a year.

5. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP procedure is estimated at 75 procedures a year.

III. The third requirement is for emergent inpatient consultation service that is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

The Contractor shall be fully credentialed to provide GI services to patients within the specifications of the "Scope of Work", within the standards of practice, and in accordance to Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), Centers for Medicare Services (CMS), Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP) requirements, and in in accordance with the Medical By-laws and Rules and Regulations as established and approved by the Indian Health Service, Phoenix Indian Medical Center Medical Staff. The GI physician shall be "Board Certified" or "Board Eligible" in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and have a minimum of five (5) years of concurrent Gastroenterology clinical and surgical experience.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the requirement is 561320 with an applicable size standard of no more than $25.50 million gross annual revenue. This size standard applies for the establishment of eligibility as a small business.

The contractor whose Request for Quotation (RFQ) is most advantageous in offering best value to the Government and cost effective to the Government in terms of price related factors; and complies with the requirements of the solicitation, will be selected for the contract.

The solicitation will be issued via FedBizOps under solicitation number 14-247-SOL-00053. All contractors interested in receiving information regarding this acquisition are encouraged to register with FedBizOps.

Point of Contact:

Donovan Conley, Contract Specialist, Phone: 602-200-5374, Email: [email protected]