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Details: The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (mtec), In Support Of The U.s. Army Medical Research And Development Command (usamrdc), And Defense Health Agency (dha), Is Excited To Post This Request For Project Information (rpi) Focused On Surveying The Current Manufacturing Capabilities Of Single Blood Donor/storage Bags Within The Bounds Of The Contiguous United States. purpose Of The Project Information Paper: this Request For Project Information (rpi) Contains Background Material And Guidance For The Preparation Of Project Information Papers To Mtec. Project Information Papers Will Be Reviewed By The Sponsor And Used In A Manner That Shapes Dha Efforts In This Technology Space. The Results Of The Project Information Paper Submission Will Serve To Assess The Development Landscape And Potentially Focus Efforts That Will Follow. as A Note: This Rpi Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. Neither Unsolicited Proposals Nor Any Other Kind Of Offers Will Be Considered For Award In Response To This Rpi. Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Will Not Be Accepted By The Government To Form A Binding Contract. Responders Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Rpi. All Information Received In Response To This Rpi That Is Marked “proprietary” Will Be Handled Accordingly. focus Area Of Interest: in Accord With The Department Of Defense (dod) 2022 National Defense Strategy Identifying Building Enduring Advantages, There Is An Effort To Invest In Manufacturing Capabilities Within The Continental United States (conus) As Part Of Efforts To Bolster The Defense Industrial Base (dib) And Securing Domestic Supply Chains. In Recent Years, There Has Been A Shortage Of Much needed Blood Storage Bags, And This Is Acute Within The Dod System Where There Is A Requirement For Singly Wrapped Blood Bags For Use In Far Forward Situations. “today’s Dib Requires Additional Investment From Private And Government Sources To Modernize Infrastructure And Capacity To Provide Military Capabilities At The Speed And Scale Necessary For The U.s. To Prevail In A Near‐peer Conflict. To Adapt And Fortify Our Existing Capabilities And Capacities, The Department Needs To Focus On Investment And To Buy Down Supply Chain Risk And Expand Capacity.” dod’s Diverse Warfighting Capabilities Means That Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians And Joint Special Operations Service Members Operate In A Vast Array Of Challenging, Remote, And Austere Environments. In Forward Positions There Is A High Probability Of Traumatic Injury And Wounds Leading To Blood Loss. Hemorrhage Is The Leading Cause Of Death In Combat Zonetrauma. The Gold Standard For Immediate Treatment Of Hemorrhage Is Transfusion Of Whole Blood However, The Availability Of Whole Blood And Conventional Blood Products On Forward Missions Is Challenging. In Recent Years There Have Been Supply Chain Disruptions Across The Continuum Of Military And Civilian Products. This Includes Components Used In The Manufacture Of Blood Bags From The Polymer Components To The Anticoagulant/preservative Solutions Within The Bag. This Has Resulted In Shortages Of Single Blood Storage Kits Most Often Used In Austere Environments Especially For Walking Donors. According To The Us Food And Drug Administration center For Biologics Evaluation And Regulation For Regulated Products Shortages Website, The Shortage Of Series Of Blood Collection Bag Kits And Products Is Described As Ongoing. Shortages Of Ingredients, Components And Manufacturing Supplies, And Release Timing Issues Are Intermittent And Unpredictable. Product May Be Placed On Allocation As Necessary To Manage Reduced Or Unavailable Supply. This Vital Product Is Needed In Steady Supply To Meet The Needs Of Aiding Wounded Warriors Within The Golden Hour, Or Sooner, Out In The Field At The Point Of Injury With Donated Blood. Our Approach Is To Stand Up Or Bolster Domestic Production. the Government Seeks Project Information Papers Regarding The Development Of A Prototype System Detailing The Following: production Of A Bag Within The Contiguous United States Within 2 Years Of Award That Meets The Following Existing Specification: individually Wrapped Single Aseptic Collection Bag compliant With Fda (21 Cfr 864.9100), Iso 10993 And 3826, Usp And Mil 810h Standards And Guidance. supports Whole Blood Donor Phlebotomy Of 500ml (+/‐10%, 450‐550 Ml) Or 450 Ml (+/‐10%, 405‐495 Ml). contains A Solution Of Anticoagulant And Preservatives Meeting The Usp Standards That Allows For Storage Of Blood For At Minimum 21 Days Up To 35 Days. foil Wrapping That Is Easy To Open Requiring No Tools And If Practical, Textured For Better Grip With Brightly Marked Notches Not Only At The Corners But Also In The Center Of The Packaging. the Manufactured Bags Should Have A Shelf Life Of 18 ‐ 24 Months At Room Temperature. appropriate Fatigue And Distortion Testing. experience Designing Medical Devices Specifically Blood Products And Adhering To Verification And Validation Guidance. within 2 Years, Capability To Manufacture No Less Than 10,000 Standard Blood Donor/storage Bags Per Year And Have A Surge Capability Plan During Times Of Increased Demand For Full Single Blood Bag Kits With Compliant Materials And Processes. any Established Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cgmp) Ready Methods With Fully Designed Hardware And Functional Disposables. manufacturers Implementing Gmp That Require Financial Assistance To Meet All Requirements Of The U.s. Food And Drug Administration (fda) With Clear Standardoperating Procedures And Compliance Documentation (21 Cfr 864.9100) Shall Provide Appropriate Substantiating Information, Including A Workflow For Obtaining Gmp Certification. demonstrable Redundancy In Sourcing Of Raw Materials From Multiple Vendors. a Notional Rough Order Of Magnitude Estimate Of Proposed Program Cost Inclusive Of Any Cost Share And Other Funding Sources That The Offeror Has Secured. requirements Of The Project Information Paper: project Information Papers Should Clearly Describe Expertise In Each Of The Aforementioned Areas As It Relates To The Manufacturing Of Blood Bags. Interested Parties Are Encouraged To Submit Project Information Papers Using The Template Included In Addendum 1 Of This Rpi. mtec Is Seeking Input From Both Mtec Members And Non‐members Via A Project Information Paper To Be Considered By The Government. Project Information Papers Will Be Shared With The Reviewers Under Non‐disclosure Agreements. project Information Papers May Be Submitted At Any Time During The Submission Period But No Later Than The Due Date And Time Specified On The First Page Of This Rpi Using Bids: Https://submissions2.ati.org/ati2/portal.nsf/start?readform. See Addendum 2 Of This Rpi For Further Information Regarding Bids Registration. Mtec Membership Is Not Required For Submission Of Project Information Paper. mtec: the Mtec Mission Is To Assist The U.s. Army Medical Research And Development Command (usamrdc) And The Defense Health Agency (dha) By Providing Cutting‐edge Technologies And Supporting Life Cycle Management To Transition Medical Solutions To Industry That Protect, Treat, And Optimize Warfighters’ Health And Performance Across The Full Spectrum Of Military Operations. Mtec Is A Biomedical Technology Consortium Collaborating With Multiple Government Agencies Under A 10‐year Renewable Other Transaction Agreement (ota), Agreement No. W81xwh‐15‐9‐0001, With The U.s. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (usamraa). Mtec Is Currently Recruiting A Broad And Diverse Membership That Includes Representatives From Large Businesses, Small Businesses, “nontraditional” Defense Contractors, Academic Research Institutions And Not‐for‐profit Organizations. points Of Contact: for Inquiries, Please Direct Your Correspondence To The Following Contacts: technical And Membership Questions Should Be Directed To The Mtec Biomedical Research Associate, Dr. Chuck Hutti, Ph.d., Chuck.hutti@ati.org all Other Questions Should Be Directed To The Mtec Program Manager, Mr. Evan Kellinger, Mtec‐sc@ati.org

Details: The Following Is A Sources Sought Notice. This Sources Sought Is Seeking To Identify Qualified Sources Under North American Industry Classification System (naics) 541330, Engineering Services(a-e) Services. This Sources Sought Announcement Is For Market Research Information Only And Is To Be Used For Preliminary Planning Purposes. No Sf330s Are Being Requested And None Will Be Accepted In Response To This Notice. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, And No Contract Will Be Awarded From This Notice. This Sources Sought Announcement Will Not Restrict The Government As To The Ultimate Acquisition Approach. The Government Will Not Reimburse Respondents For Any Cost Incurred In Preparation Of A Response To This Notice. these Services Will Be Procured In Accordance With 40 U.s.c. Chap 11, Selection Of Architects And Engineers (formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act) As Implemented In Far Subpart 36.6 And Dfars Subpart 236.6. the U.s. Army Corps Of Engineers (usace) Kansas City District (nwk) Seeks Qualified Ae Firms Interested And Capable Of Providing An Array Of Design Services For The Department Of Veteran's Affairs (dva) John Cochran Medical Center (jcmc) Located At 915 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, Mo 63106. The Government Is Contemplating An Unrestricted (ur), A-e, Single Award Task Order Contract (satoc), Indefinite Delivery Contract Solicitation. The Estimated Ordering Limitation Of All Task Orders Issued Under The Satoc Will Have A Maximum Ordering Capacity Of One Hundred Million ($100,000,000.00) Dollars. The Base Ordering Period For This Contract Will Be Five (5) Years With One Option To Extend The Ordering Period For An Additional Five (5) Years. It Is Anticipated That A Solicitation Announcement Will Be Published In The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment In The 2nd Quarter Of Fy2026. firms Must Be Capable Of Performing Work To Support The Planning, Design, And Construction Phase Services For The Construction Of A New Health Care Facility And Supporting Facilities. Firms Must Be Capable Of Progressing The Current Conceptual Schematic Design Using The Collaborative Integrated Design And Construction (idac) Project Delivery Method. Idac Is A Usace Alternative Early Contractor Involvement (eci) Delivery Method That Requires Extensive Collaboration Between The Owner, Designer Of Record (dor), And Construction Manager / General Contractor. The A-e Collaboration Requirements Include Continuous Open Team Communication; Partnering; Willingness For The A-e To Incorporate Alternative Designs And Materials And Include Changes To Schedule; Phasing Plans; Specifications; Means And Methods Of Construction Throughout The Collaborative Design Progression Period That Takes Place During The Construction Contractor’s Preconstruction Phase Services. A Summary Of The Idac Delivery Method Is Attached To This Announcement. required Services May Include The Preparation Of Special Reports; Planning And Design Charrettes; Studies; Development Of Design Criteria For Performance Contracts; Design Of Construction; Documenting Basis Of Design; Developing, Updating, And Reconciling Construction Cost Estimates. The Task Orders May Include But Are Not Limited To Design Work Involving Site Investigation, Geotechnical Reports, Topographic Surveys, Preparation Of Contract Drawings, Technical Specifications, Design Analyses, Life Cycle Cost Analyses, And Continuous Real-time Computer Aided Cost Estimating And Cost Reconciliation With Third Party Estimates. Electronic Security System Design, Anti-terrorism/force Protection Design, Progressive Collapse, Seismic Design, Cyber Security, And Network Engineering May Be Required. Resiliency, Reliability, And Sustainability Will Be Important Considerations. total Building Commissioning, With A Perspective As Designer May Be Required. Construction Phase Services, Including Shop Drawing Review, Design During Construction, Site Visits, Etc., Could Be Included In Task Orders. Building Information Modeling (bim) Technologies, Cadd And Gis Deliverables May Be Required. Specific Requirements Will Be Determined Based Upon Project Requirements And Described In Each Task Order. Project Assignments Will Typically Require Performance In An Office Setting And On-site. the Kansas City District Is Soliciting Feedback From Industry As Part Of Our Market Research Efforts Associated With This Acquisition And Is Considering Various Acquisition Strategies To Deliver This Project And Requests Input From Industry. The Following Information Is Requested In This Sources Sought (ss) Announcement With A Limit Of Ten (10) Pages For Your Response: 1. Organization Name, Address, Email Address, Website Address, Telephone Number, Business Size (small Or Large), And Type Of Ownership For The Organization; Include Uei Number And Cage Code. 2. Firm's Interest In Providing An Sf330 On The Pending Solicitation Once Issued. 3. Experience: A. Evidence Of Capabilities To Perform Work Comparable To That Required For This Project (e.g. Design Of Medical Facilities And Ancillary Structures Providing A Wide Variety Of Patient Care Services, Design Of A Campus Requiring Phased Demolition And Phased Construction, Design Of Facilities Utilizing The Dva's Technical Information Library). B. Provide Three Recent Relevant/comparable Projects (not More Than Ten Years Old). Include The Project Name; Dollar Value Of The Project; Description Of The Key/salient Features Of The Project And Those That Demonstrate Similarity To The Work Required Under The Proposed Satoc; Identify The Contracting Office & The Customer/user (include Poc Information); And Identify/discuss The Acquisition Method (e.g., Sealed Bid, Best Value), Contract Type (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Successive Targets [fpis], And Delivery Method (e.g., Integrated Design And Construction [idac],guaranteed Maximum Price [gmp], Design-bid-build, Design-build, Early Contractor Involvement [eci], Construction Manager As Constructor [cmc], Etc.). Responses Should Address The Firm's Capability To Construct A Hospital Or Medical Center Facility And The Challenges Associated With Large, Complex Medical Facilities. 4. Identify If, Based Upon The Scope Of This Project, You Would Form A Joint Venture To Execute This Work. Provide Joint Venture Information, If Applicable, Including Uei And Cage Code. 5. Provide The Firms Plan To Include Small Business Participation To The Maximum Extent Practicable. a Virtual Industry Day Is Planned For Thursday, December 19, 2024 At 1100 Cst. Webex Login Information Is Listed Below: 1. Join From The Meeting Link Below: https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?mtid=m5e4d4e7380c3b0f3d4796025d738aa1d 2. Join By Meeting Number Below: meeting Number (access Code): 2827 328 3747 meeting Password: N4ppp75cyc* 3. Join From A Mobile Device (attendees Only) +1-844-800-2712,,28273283747## Us Toll Free +1-669-234-1177,,28273283747## Us Toll 4. Join By Phone +1-669-234-1177 Us Toll +1-844-800-2712 Us Toll Free global Call-in Numbers | Toll-free Calling Restrictions 5. Join From A Video System Or Application dial 28273283747@usace1.webex.com you Can Also Dial 207.182.190.20 And Enter Your Meeting Number. please Send Your Sources Sought Responses Via Email To Ines.necker@usace.army.mil. Submissions Should Be Received By 11 A.m. Cst, January 6, 2025. this Synopsis Is For Market Research Purposes Only And Is Not A Request For An Sf330 Nor Does It Restrict The Government As To The Ultimate Acquisition Approach. The Government Will Not Reimburse Respondents For Any Costs Incurred In Preparation Of A Response To This Notice.

Details: Advanced Procurement Notice Future Fighter Capabilities Project (ffcp) Cfb Cold Lake, Ab (with Security Requirements) Purpose Of This Advanced Procurement Notice This Is Not A Bid Solicitation. This Is An Advanced Procurement Notice (apn) Of Potential Contracts With Anticipated Security Requirements To Provide Interested Contractors, Suppliers, And Vendors An Opportunity To Begin The Sponsorship Request Process For Potentially Obtaining The Required Security Clearance(s) That Are Anticipated. Note That There Is No Guarantee That These Contracts Will Proceed Or That Any Security Clearance(s) Will Be Granted Under The Sponsorship Process In A Timely Fashion Or Otherwise. Description Of The Project Ellisdon Construction Services Inc. (ellisdon) As The Design Builder, Along With Its Design Partner, Stantec Have Been Contracted To Provide Design Services And Constructability Oversight To Complete The Design Of The Royal Canadian Air Force (rcaf) Infrastructure That Will Support The Future Fighter Capability Project (ffcp). The Infrastructure Will Provide Shelter And A Working Environment Capable Of Supporting The Operation And Maintenance Of A Yet To Be Determined Advanced Fighter Aircraft. Design Has Progressed Significantly With Various Tender Packages Forthcoming Tentatively To Start In Q3 2024, With Project Construction Being Conditional On The Project Receiving Approval To Proceed From Dnd. details On Upcoming Projected Tender Packages To Follow Via Amendment. Prior To This, Ellisdon Is Seeking Interested Parties Consisting Of Trade Contractors, Vendors, And Suppliers To Ensure That They Have All Necessary Security Clearances In Place Prior To This As This Is A Requirement For This Project.    Description Of The Scope Of Works Project Construction Is Conditional On The Project Receiving Approval To Proceed From Dnd. Project Scope And Summary Are Noted Below. Contract Number:  71947 Title:  Modified Design Build Services For Fighter Squadron Facility Building Size: Approximately 555,000 Sf Anticipated Posting Date: q3 2024 Description: construction Of A New A Fighter Squadron Facility Consisting Of Two Fully Operational tactical Fighter Squadrons (tfs) And The Operational Training Unit (otu),  including But Not Limited to: Offices, Administrative Spaces, Mission Planning Rooms, Briefing / De-briefing Rooms, Meeting rooms, Classrooms, Auditorium, Speciality Training Rooms Including Simulators (sims) accommodations And Part-task Trainers Accommodations, Hangars, Maintenance Bay Facilities, specialty Aircraft Maintenance Labs, Shops And Storage, It Offices And Server Rooms, Building support Spaces, And Common Spaces. This Work Package Will Also Include The Construction Of Nearby Airfield Pavements, Apron And Taxiway Access Lane Edge Lighting, And Apron Flood Lighting consisting Of Concrete And Asphalt. Construction Of Infrastructure Will Encompass The Following Scopes Of Work. Scope Of Work, Using Masterformat Divisional Breakdown As A Reference, May Include, But Are Not Limited To: Masterformat Division             Scope Of Work 01 45 00                                 Surveying 01 45 00                                 Material Testing 01 45 00                                  Third Party Inspection (roof, Structural, Geotechnical) 01 52 00                                  Temporary Facilities (trailers, Toilets, Fencing, Waste Bins) 01 54 19                                  Tower Cranes 01 54 23                                  Scaffolding 02 41 19                                  Selective Demolition 03 11 00                                  Concrete Formwork 03 15 00                                  Concrete Accessories 03 20 00                                  Reinforcing Steel 03 30 00                                  Concrete Supply 03 35 00                                  Concrete Placing & Finishing 03 45 00                                  Precast Specialties 04 00 00                                  Masonry 05 10 00                                  Structural Steel 05 30 00                                  Metal Decking 05 50 00                                  Miscellaneous Steel 05 70 00                                  Ornamental (specialized) Metals 06 20 00                                  Millwork / Architectural Woodwork 07 10 00                                  Damp Proofing & Waterproofing 07 40 00                                  Metal Roofing, Cladding & Siding 07 50 00                                  Membrane Roofing 07 80 00                                  Firestopping & Fireproofing 07 90 00                                  Caulking 08 10 00                                  Openings – Doors, Frames & Hardware 08 33 00                                  Coiling Doors & Grilles 08 34 16                                  Hanger Doors 08 35 00                                  Folding Doors & Grilles 08 36 00                                  Overhead Doors 08 40 00                                  Aluminum Entrances, Storefronts & Curtain Wall 08 80 00                                  Glazing 08 87 00                                  Window Film 09 21 16                                  Gypsum Board Assemblies 09 51 14                                  Acoustic Panels 09 60 00                                  Flooring 09 66 00                                  Tiling 09 67 00                                  Fluid Applied Flooring 09 69 00                                  Access Flooring 09 90 00                                  Painting 10 11 00                                  Visual Display Boards 10 14 00                                  Signage 10 22 19                                  Demountable Partitions 10 26 00                                  Wall, Corner, Door Protection 10 28 00                                  Bathroom Accessories & Toilet Partitions 10 51 00                                  Lockers 10 75 00                                  Flagpoles 11 30 00                                  Appliances 11 61 00                                  Theater And Stage Equipment 11 66 00                                  Athletic Equipment 11 81 29                                  Fall Arrest Systems 11 98 00                                  Detention Equipment 12 00 00                                  Furnishings 12 20 00                                  Window Coverings 14 20 00                                  Elevator & Lifts 21 00 00                                  Fire Suppression 22 00 00                                  Mechanical – Plumbing 23 00 00                                  Mechanical – Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (hvac) 25 00 00                                  Integrated Automation 26 00 00                                  Electrical 28 10 00                                  Access Control            31 00 00                                  Earthworks 31 60 00                                  Piling 32 10 00                                  Paving 32 16 00                                  Sidewalk Curb & Gutter 32 31 00                                  Fencing 32 90 00                                  Landscaping 33 00 00                                  Utilities & Underground 34 73 00                                  Airfield Construction - Apron 41 22 00                                  Overhead Cranes 48 16 00                                  Geothermal Energy Project Prequalification And Anticipated Security Requirements In Order To Be Eligible To Participate In The Upcoming Project Prequalification Process, The Interested Party Will Be Required To, Among Other Things, Actively Hold All Required Security Clearance(s) At The Time Of Closing. this Will Also Be Noted in All Upcoming Solicitation Tender Documents. As Of The Date Of Posting Of This Advance Procurement Notice, The Required Security Clearance(s) Are Anticipated To Be: * for Areas Established As Security And High Security Zones - A Valid And Active Facility Security Clearance (fsc) At The Level Of Secret Granted Or Approved By The Contract Security Program (csp), Public Works And Government Services Canada (pwgsc)   * For Areas Established As Public, Reception And Operations Zones - A Valid And Active Designated Organization Screening (dos) At The Level Of Reliability Granted Or Approved By The Contract Security Program (csp), Public Works And Government Services Canada (pwgsc) Industrial Security Program (isp) Sponsorship Defence Construction Canada (dcc) Is Providing Interested Parties Early Access To The Security Clearance Application Process Through Sponsorship Under Its Industrial Security Program (isp). Accordingly, Interested Parties That Are Interested In Submitting Or Participating In A Proposal/bid For These Procurements That Fall Under This Program And That Do Not Actively Hold The Above Identified Security Clearance(s) Should Begin The Security Clearance Application Process By Applying Through Dcc’s Isp. To Begin The Security Clearance Sponsorship Process, Please Submit A Sponsorship Request Application To Dcc By Following The Steps Identified On Dcc’s Website At: Https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/security-requirements In Their Sponsorship Request Application To Dcc, Interested Parties Are Asked To Quote The Following Information, Among Other Things: * Contract Number As Referenced Above; And * Level Of Clearance Requested To Be Sponsored For. Sponsorship Process Timeline Sponsorship Timeline Is Currently As Follows: * Thirty (30) Calendar Days Prior To Planned Tender Closing, For Designated Organization Screening (dos); And * Sixty (60) Calendar Days Prior To Planned Solicitation/tender Closing, For Facility Security Clearance (fsc) At The Level Of Secret. Questions Any Questions Pertaining To The Isp Sponsorship Process Outlined In This Advanced Procurement Notice Can Be Addressed To: Telephone: (613) 998-8974 Email Address: Isp.sponsorship@dcc-cdc.gc.ca Any Questions, Exclusive Of Security Sponsorship, Relating To This Advanced Procurement Notice Can Be Addressed To: Scott Barabash, Cet, Gsc, Cec Senior Estimator Ellisdon Construction Services Inc. 780-444-3042 Sbarabash@ellisdon.com Disclaimer Dcc Nor Ellisdon Do Not Provide Any Assurances Or Guarantees That A Sponsorship Request Package Or A Security Clearance Application Forwarded To The Contract Security Program (csp), Public Works And Government Services Canada (pwgsc) On Behalf Of A Interested Party Will Be Successful Or Result In The Granting Of The Requested Security Clearance(s) By The Csp, Pwgsc, In A Timely Fashion. At All Times, The Processing Of A Sponsorship Request Package Or A Securiy Clearance Application Is Subject To The Respective Terms, Conditions, And Timelines Of Dcc's Isp Sponsorship Process And The Csp, Pwgsc's Security Clearance Granting Process. By Applying To Either Of The Aforementioned Processess, The Interested Party Accepts And Agrees To Bear Any Risks Associated With: (i) The Completeness Or Accuracy, Or Lack Thereof, Of Its Application Or Related Documents Submitted Under Or In Connection With Either Said Processes, And (ii) The Timeliness, Or Lack Thereof, Of Any Processing Or Granting Of Security Clearance(s) Under Or In Connection With Either Said Processes.

Details: Description Item No. Specification Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” 1 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (scada) System For Koronadal Public Market Water Supply System A. General 1. Scope A. The Scope Of Work Shall Be To Supply, Install, Test And Commission The Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (scada) System For Koronadal Public Market. All The Required Parameters Shall Be Transmitted To City Of Koronadal Water District Main Office As The Central Command Center. B. The Scada System, In General, Performs The Following Tasks But Not Limited For Specified Parameters: I. Monitoring Functions Ii. Controlling Functions Iii. Graphical Displaying Functions Iv. Reporting Functions V. Alarming Functions Vi. Trending Functions Vii. Data Storage Viii. Other Related Functions That May Be Required By The Ckwd Not Stated Herein. 2. Conditions A. The System And Instruments Should Be Brand-new Specifically The Programmable Automation Controllers, Sensors, Variable Frequency Drives (vfd), Pumps, Motors, Electromagnetic Flowmeters, And Scada Software. B. The Supplier Shall Furnish All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Transport, Supplies And Other Services To Complete The Scada System And Shall Be Responsible For The Proper Installation Of The Supplied Equipment And Software. C. The Supplier Shall Install The Equipment And System Within One Hundred Twenty Days (120) Days After Signing Of Notice To Proceed (ntp). The 15-day Time Frame Shall Be Allotted In Order To Check The Proper Alignment Of The Pump/ Motor Assembly And Make Necessary Corrections Of Both Mechanical And Electrical Failures Found During Installation And Construction. The Supplier Shall Inform The Ckwd Measures And Proper Procedures On Its Operation To Guarantee A Smooth And Proper Function Of The Newly Installed Units And System. D. Field-testing Shall Be Made Once The Mounted Equipment Is Ready For Operation And When Both The Ckwd And Supplier Have Finished Their Scopes Of Work On The Installed Unit. During The Installation And Commissioning Of The Scada System, The Supplier Is Required To Assign A Technician Responsible For Overseeing The Commissioning Process. All Associated Costs, Including Transportation, Accommodation, Allowances, And Other Incidental Expenses, Shall Be Covered By The Supplier. E. The Supplier Shall Be Liable For Any Damages To Materials, Electro-mechanical Equipment’s Such As But Not Limited To Pumps And Motors, Variable Frequency Drive (vfd), Flowmeter, Level And Other Electro-mechanical Devices During Testing And Commissioning Of The Scada Project And Shall Be Required To Replace Immediately To Any Incur Defects Without Cost To Ckwd. All Incidental Expenses Including The Pulling Out And Transporting Of The Unit Shall Be Borne By The Supplier. F. In Accordance With The Electricity Safety Regulations, Supplier Is Strictly Prohibited From Connecting, Or Allowing To Remain Connected, Any Wiring Or Equipment In Unsafe Conditions To An Electrical Installation Or Power Supply. Additionally, To Control Hazardous Energy Sources, Standard Regulations Require That Machinery And Equipment Be Isolated From Their Energy Sources And Secured With A Lockout Or Tagout System Before Any Servicing Or Maintenance Is Performed. G. The Supplier Shall Provide A Comprehensive Warranty Covering All Parts And Labor For A Minimum Period Of One Year From The Date Of Delivery And Installation Of The Equipment And System. H. In Case Of Any Malfunction, Defect, Or Failure Of The Equipment And System During The Warranty Period, The Supplier Shall Offer Repair Services At No Additional Cost To The Buyer. I. The Supplier Must Respond To A Warranty Repair Request Within 24 Hours Of Notification By The Buyer. The Supplier Is Required To Complete The Repair Or Provide A Replacement Within A Maximum Lead Time Of 1 Week From The Time Of Notification. This Includes The Time For Diagnostics, Shipping Of Parts, And On-site Or Off-site Repair As Necessary. J. If The Repair Cannot Be Completed Within The 1-week Lead Time, The Supplier Must Provide A Temporary Replacement Of Equivalent Specifications At No Extra Cost To The Buyer, Until The Original Equipment Is Repaired And Returned To Full Working Condition. K. The Supplier Is Required To Maintain High Standards Of Housekeeping Throughout The Entire Project Duration. They Shall Be Fully Responsible For Managing And Securing Their Own Materials, Equipment, And Tools To Prevent Any Potential Accidents Or Safety Hazards In The Workplace. L. All Equipment/ Materials Must Be Brand New. 3. Location The Assembly Shall Be Installed At Koronadal Public Market, Purok Kaunlaran, Brgy. Zone I, City Of Koronadal. 4. List Of Major Components Item No. Item Quantity 4.a Programmable Logic Controller 1 4.b Human Machine Interface (hmi) 1 4.c Scada Software 1 4.d Workstation Pc 1 4.e Ethernet Switch 2 4.f Un-interruptible Power Supply 1 4.g Monitor 55" 1 4.h Wireless Antena (tx/rx) With Pole 2 4.i Variable Frequency Drive 2 4.j Pumps & Motors 2 4.k Water Level Monitoring Transmitter 4 4.l Electromagnetic Flowmeter 1 4.m Power Meter 1 4.n Fabricated Coated Panels W/ Complete Assembly 1 4.o Surge Protection Device 1 4.p Butterfly Valve With Actuators 2 4.q Pressure Transmitter 2 5. Major Components Specifications It Shall Meet The Following Operating Requirements: Description Specifications 5.a Programmable Logic Controller Digital Input 28 24 Vdc/vac Inputs, Up To 6 High Speed Counter Channels Relay Output 20 Relay Output Power Supply 24 Vdc Communication Embedded Usb Programming Port, Ethernet Port, Non-isolated Rs232/485 Serial Port Plug-in Ports 5 Plug-in Ports, Up To 4 Expansion Modules 5.b Human Machine Interface (hmi) Display 10.4 In. Display, Aluminum Panel With Resistive Touch Resolution 800x600 Or Higher Case Zinc-coated Skin Pass Steel Power Supply 24vdc (9 - 32vdc) Isolated Interface Ethernet: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (rj45), Usb: 2x Usb 3.0 (type-a / Host) Serial: 1x Rs232/422/485 (db9m) Isolated Operating Temperature 0° - 50°c Approvals Ce, Culus Listed, Ukca, Atex, Kc, Rcm 5.c Scada Software Scada Should Support Unlimited Displays, Unlimited Web Clients And Tags To Accommodate Future Integration With Our Pumping Stations. For Future Expansion, Scada System Shall Have Dual Monitor Capability To Provide Enhanced Visibility And Operational Efficiency. Data Logging To Odbc-compliant Database Such As Microsoft Sql Server Or Historian. 5.d Workstation Pc Cpu At Least 12th Gen Or Higher Intel Core I5 Storage (os) 256gb M.2 Gen 4 Nvme Ssd Storage (data) 2x1 Tb 7200 Rpm Hdd Or Higher Raid 0, 1, 5 Support Operating System Windows 10 Pro Or 11 Pro Memory 8gb Non-ecc Ddr5 Or Higher Display Output 2 X Displayport 1.4a Hbr2 Ports Ethernet Port Rj45 (1 Gbe) Ethernet Port Chassis/form Factor Tower 5.e Ethernet Switch Type Managed Switch Rj45 Ports Minimum 5x10/100baset Operating Temp -20 ~60 Deg. C Vlans Supported Secure Connectivity With Ssh And Https Supported 5.f Un-interruptible Power Supply Supplied Scada Product Must Have The Capacity/facility To Contain Battery-backed Memory For The Duration Of At Least One (1) Day Dedicated For The Plc's Programming And Configuration. System Must Be Able To Send Alerts For Power Outages. An Industrial Type Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Must Be Present For Plc Back-up For At Least Fifteen (15) Minutes. It Must Also Support Local And Remote Firmware Upgrade. 5.g Monitor Size: At Least 55" Mounting: Wall Mounted, Inclusive Of Installation 5.h Wireless Antenna (tx/rx) With Pole (communication Complete Set) Power Supply 24v, 0.3a Gigabit Poe Adapter Max. Power Consumption 7w Power Method Passive Poe Gain 23 Dbi Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Wind Survivability 200 Km/h Security Wpa2 Long-range Point-to-point (ptp) Link Mode 5.i Variable Frequency Drive Motor Power, Hp [kw] 1 Step Higher For 10hp Motor Ac Voltage Range 380v – 500v Voltage % Tolerance +10%, -15% Supply Number Of Phase 3 Phase Total Harmonic Current Distortion (thdi) 30 – 45% Prospective Short Circuit Current (kaic Rating) 65ka Nominal Current 52a Enclosure Rating Ip55 Local Control Panel W/mobile Phone Bluetooth Connectivity And Clear Display Vfd Features Motor Pre-heating Function Built-in Pid Control Built-in Safe Torque Off (sto) Function Full-text Diagnostic Display Dtc Control For Precise Torque Control And Enhance Energy Efficiency Removable Memory Unit For Faster Drive Replacement Digital Variable Frequency Drive That Is Scada Ready And Has Integrated Emc Filter. Complete Protection Against Over/under Voltage, Thermal Overcurrent, Lock Rotor, Ground Fault, Under Current, Definite Time Overcurrent. Digital Monitoring Of Voltage, Current, Frequency, Energy, Kw, And Fault History The Vfd Will Be Controlled Via Fieldbus. Status Updates, Diagnostic Faults, And Alarms Will Be Visible On Both The Hmi And Scada System. 5.j Pumps & Motors Number Of Pump And Motor 2 Units Pump Type Vertical In-line Maximum System Pressure 120 Psi Actual Calculated Flow 3.5 Liters Per Second Maximum Flow 5.0 Liters Per Second Mains Supply 230v Resulting Head Of Pump 35 Meters Head (maximum) 50 Meters Manifold Sizes (inlet And Outlet) 100 Mm Pump Parts In Contact With The Pump Liquid Made Of Stainless Steel Pump Bases And Heads Made Of Cast Iron; Other Vital Parts Are Made Of Stainless Steel Motor Rating 5 Hp, 230v, 3 Phase, 60 Hz 5.k Water Level Monitoring Transmitter Principle Radar Sensor Range Up To 8 Meters Output 4-20ma Beam Angle 8° Operating Voltage 12 - 35 V Dc Protection Rating Ip66 Or Higher Maintenance-free Operation Due To Non-contact 80 Ghz Radar Technology 5.l Electromagnetic Flowmeter Sensor Size Mm (in): 150 (6) Environment Protection Rating: Ip67/nema 6 Accuracy: ±0.2% Qmax (m3/hr): 700 Or Higher Qnominal (m3/hr): 600 Or Higher Qtransitional (m3/hr): 5 Qmin (m3/hr): 3.5 Or Lower Cable: 20 Meters (capable Upto 100m Or Higher) Flange Type Connection: Pn16 Lining Material: Elastomer Flange Material: Carbon Steel Housing Material: Carbon Steel Measurements: Direct/inverse Flow Transmitter Transmitter Mounting: Remote Power Supply: 85 To 265 V Ac Current Output: 4 To 20 Ma Security: Read-only Switch And Ultra-secure Service Password Digital Outputs: Three (3) Configurable Pulse/frequency And Alarm Outputs Fit-and-flow Data Storage Inside The Flow Meter Which Eliminates The Need To Match Sensor When Replace Self-calibrating Capabilities 5.m Power Meter Data Port Ethernet Interface Modbus Tcp Or Its Equivalent Supply Voltage 95-240v Ac; 110-340v Dc Digital Input 1 Or Higher Digital Output 1 Or Higher Degree Of Protection Ip65 Or Higher 5.n Fabricated Coated Panels W/ Complete Assembly Shall Provide Newly Fabricated Powder Coated Panels With A Complete Set Of Wiring Consumables For Network And Monitoring Of All Required Parameters. - Programmable Logic Controller - Human Machine Interface (hmi) - Io Modules - Circuit Breaker Protection - Power Meter - Surge Protection Device - Uninterruptible Power Supply - Exhaust Fan Shall Be Installed Inside The Control House And Shall Be Properly Ventilated 5.o Surge Protection Device Protection Performance Maximum Of 30 Microsecond Radius Of Protection 72 Meters Minimum 5.p Butterfly Valve With Actuators Size In (mm) 6” (150) Butterfly Valve Body Material Cast Iron Butterfly Disc Stainless Steel 304 Or 316 5.q Pressure Transmitter Measuring Range 0 To 16 Bar G (0 To 232 Psi G) Or 0 To 25 Bar G (0 To 363 Psi G) Current Output Signal 4-20 Ma Degree Of Protection Ip65 Or Higher 6. List Of Human Machine Interface (hmi) Alarms Item No. Alarm Descriptions 6.a Under Voltage 6.b Over Voltage 6.c Over Current 6.d Water Level Reservoir (cistern) Low Level 6.e Water Level Reservoir (cistern) High Level 6.f Water Level Right Building Low Level 6.g Water Level Right Building High Level 6.h Water Level Left Building Low Level 6.i Water Level Left Building High Level 6.j Discharge Line High Pressure 6.k Discharge Line Low Pressure 6.l Low/high Flowrate 6.m Submersible Motor Tripped 6.n Motor Control Panel High Temperature 6.o Motorized Valve (on/off Status) 6.p Vfd Alarms 7. System Architecture 8. Personnel Requirements The Contractor Shall Provide The Minimum Number Of Personnel For The Project, As Detailed In The Table Below. These Roles And Responsibilities Ensure Thorough Coverage Of All Project Aspects. Quantity Description 1 Project Engineer (pee) 2 Technical Engineers (electronics And Communications Engineer) 2 Technical Engineers (registered Electrical Engineer) To Ensure Qualified Personnel, All Professionals Must Have A Valid Unexpired Prc License. 9. Schedule Of Payment The Contract Duration Is One Hundred Twenty (120 Cd) Calendar Days Starting Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. All Reports And Related Documents Must Be Submitted To The City Of Koronadal Water District Project Engineer And Should Be Officially Acknowledge Monthly. The Following Are The Schedule Of Payments: Payment Description Percentage Of Contract Price Remarks First Payment Upon Completion Of Item Orders 10% Must Submit Certification That All Components Are Ordered, Attached Proof Of Order From Suppliers Second Payment Upon Delivery Of All Items At Ckwd Facility 30% Must Compile And Submit All The Delivery Receipt Acknowledge By Ckwd Personnel Third Payment Upon Reaching 40% Of Project Accomplishment 30% Must Submit Certification That The Project Reached 40% Of Its Completion And Approved By The Ckwd Project Engineer Final Payment Upon Project Completion And Acceptance 30% With 5% Retention Upon Completion Total 100% B. Additional Requirements (compliance Upon Submission Of Bid) 1. Must Submit Original Catalog / Brochure For Vfd, Pump And Motor, Flowmeter, And Valve (please Specify Offered Product). 2. The Manufacturer Should Have Iso 9001:2015 Certificate Or Any Proof Of Renewal If Expired. 3. Minimum Manufacturer's Warranty Of One (1) Year. 4. Certification On Compliance To The Following: A. Reports: Indicate All The Fault Alarms From Vfd, Pressure, Flow, Level, And Other Protective Devices To Command Center. B. Trends And Data Logging: That Ckwd Will Provide The List Of Variables To Be Included In The Trend And Shall Be Logged Continuously In The Hard Drive For Historical Trending With Reference To The Monitoring Requirements. C. After Sales Service: After The Final Acceptance, The Contractor Shall Conduct A Monthly Site Visit Within The Warranty Period. The Contractor Shall Have 24/7 Availability Of Technical Engineers Within Mindanao Island. Must Submit Notarized Statement Of Undertaking Stipulating Availability Of Skilled Personnel Within Mindanao. D. Site Visit: The Bidder Shall Conduct A Site Visit/survey On Or Before The Pre-bid Conference Schedule To Ensure That They Know The Status/set Up Of The Project Site. Must Submit Certification Signed By Ckwd Project Engineer In-charge. E. Warranty: All Components Shall Be Guaranteed Against Defects In Workmanship And Materials For A Period Of One (1) Year From The Date Of Project Completion. Defective Components Or Parts Discovered Within The Warranty Period Shall Be Replaced Without Charge Or Additional Cost To Ckwd. 5. Bidders Qualifications: A. Must Submit Certification Or Any Document That The Bidder Has A Regional Presence Or A Regional Service/support Partner/center Within Mindanao. B. Bidder Must Be An Authorized Distributor From Manufacturer. Must Submit Certificate Of Distributorship. C. Bidder Must Have A Pcab License. D. Bidder Must Have An Experience Of Having Completed At Least Three (3) Contracts That Is Similar To The Contract To Be Bid. (indicate In The Form Of Statement Of All On-going Government & Private Contracts Including Contract Awarded But Not Yet Started.) E. Bidder Must Have Been In The Business For At Least Five (5) Years Of Providing Scada System Solution And Services In Government Or Private Sectors. Must Submit Dti Or Sec Registration. C. Additional Requirements (compliance Upon Delivery) 1. The Supplier’s Technical Representative Shall Be Present During Installation And Commissioning For Final Testing. 2. Must Submit Comprehensive Documentation, Including But Not Limited To Operation Manuals, Datasheets, And Manufacturers’ Certificates For All Electrical And Mechanical Components. 3. Trainings/transfer Of Technology: The Winning Bidder Shall Provide Inhouse Training On The Following Working Subject Matters: A. Plc And Scada Software Programming B. Installation C. Configuration D. Calibration E. Troubleshooting/operations And Maintenance All Associated Costs, Including Transportation, Accommodation, Allowances, And Other Incidental Expenses, Shall Be Covered By The Supplier.

Details: This Is Modification 12 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: part Three, Four, Five, And Six Of The Mtic Technical Library Are Added To The List Of Attachments. the Due Date For The Submission Of Comments Regarding The Draft Request For Proposal (drfp) Is Extended To January 7, 2025, At 5:00 P.m Central Standard Time. this Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Proposals Are To Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. to Request Access To The Mtic Technical Library, You Must Provide A Completed “mtic Technical Library Request Form” Via Email To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. When Responding Reference 80jsc024mtic Mtic-technical Library In The Subject Line. please Note That After The Request Form Is Submitted, You Must Have A Log In For Sam.gov. Once Logged In, Click The Request Access Button In The Attachments/links Section Of The Announcement. all Foreign Nationals From Designated Countries Covered By A Programmatic Technology Transfer Control Plan (pttcp) Or Requiring Access To Export Controlled Information Are Required To Have An Individual Technology Transfer Control Plan (i-ttcp) With A Non-disclosure Agreement (nda). Foreign Nationals From Non-designated Countries Requiring Access To Export-controlled Information Covered By A P-ttcp Are Required To Comply With The International Partner Or Foreign National Certification Contained In The P-ttcp. it Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 12 --- this Is Modification 11 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: the Following Applicable Document Is Added To The Attachment Section Of This Posting: draft Request For Proposal 80jsc024mtic L-10 Zip Folder this Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Proposals Are To Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. it Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 11 --- this Is Modification 10 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: the Draft Request For Proposal And Applicable Documents Are Hereby Posted In The Attachment Section Of This Posting. The Draft Rfp 80jsc024mtic Zip Folder Includes The Following: mtic Draft Request For Proposal (drfp) Cover Letter mtic Drfp 80jsc025r7002 l-3 Past Performance Relevancy Matrix l-5 Technical Resources Template l-6a Mtic Cost Price Template l-6b Minor Subcontracting Template l-7 Mtic Tcp Rate Build-up Form l-8 Prime Subcontractor Identification And Sow Division Of Work Listing Worksheet l-9 Pre-award Survey Of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist attachment J-12 Iagp And Gfp attachment J-13 Gf Sw, It Sys, & Models, Contractor Hosted And Sustained Apps, And Licenses attachment J-17 Dd 254, Contract Security Classification Specification attachment J-18 Department Of Labor Wage Determination attachment J-19 Managed Documents mtic Template For Submission Of Comments Is Posted In The Attachment Section Of This Posting. contracting Officer Point Of Contact Updated. this Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Proposals Are To Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. this Notice Is Issued By The Nasa/jsc To Post A Draft Rfp To Solicit Responses From Interested Parties. This Document Is For Information And Planning Purposes And To Allow Industry The Opportunity To Verify Reasonableness And Feasibility Of The Requirement, As Well As Promote Competition. nasa Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, Is Applicable. The Center Ombudsman For This Acquisition Can Be Found At Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/procurement-ombuds-comp-advocate-listing.pdf. this Draft Rfp Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government, Nor Will The Government Pay For The Information Submitted In Response. The Government May Not Respond To Questions/concerns Submitted. The Government Will Use The Information To Finalize The Rfp As Necessary. all Comments Or Questions Regarding The Draft Rfp Shall Be Submitted Electronically Utilizing The “mtic Template For Submission Of Comments” Via Email To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov, No Later Than January 3, 2025, At 5:00 P.m. Central Standard Time. When Responding Reference 80jsc025r7002 Mtic-drfp. if A Solicitation Is Released, Then It And Any Additional Documents Will Be Available On Www.sam.gov. It Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments, If Any. it Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). nasa Intends To Publicize A Listing Of Respondents In Order To Facilitate Teaming Arrangements. Should Your Firm Desire Not To Be Included In This Listing, Clearly Indicate This Desire In Your Response. obtaining Access To Export Controlled Content: to Request Access To The Mtic Technical Library, Please Complete The Technical Library Request Form In The "attachments" Section Below. Once The Technical Library Request Form Is Submitted Through E-mail To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov, Please Request Access To All Mtic Technical Library Zip Folders In The "attachments" Section In Sam.gov. If Approved, You Will Be Granted Access To All Mtic Technical Library Zip Documents. please Note That After Submitting The Technical Library Request Form, You Must Have A Log In For Sam.gov. Once Logged In, Click The Request Access Button In The Attachments/links Section Of The Announcement. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 10 --- this Is Modification 9 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:part One And Two Of The Technical Library Are Available And The Following Documents Are Added To The List Of Attachments: mtic Industry Update Charts mtic Requirements Points Of Contacts mtic Industry Update Interested Parties List mtic Industry Update Questions And Answers mtic Technical Library Reference Document Part One And Two mtic Technical Library Part One mtic Technical Library Part Two mtic Technical Library Request Form to Request Access To The Mtic Technical Library, You Must Provide A Completed “mtic Technical Library Request Form” Via Email To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. When Responding Reference 80jsc024mtic Mtic-technical Library In The Subject Line. please Note That After The Request Form Is Submitted, You Must Have A Log In For Sam.gov. Once Logged In, Click The Request Access Button In The Attachments/links Section Of The Announcement. all Foreign Nationals From Designated Countries Covered By A Programmatic Technology Transfer Control Plan (pttcp) Or Requiring Access To Export Controlled Information Are Required To Have An Individual Technology Transfer Control Plan (i-ttcp) With A Non-disclosure Agreement (nda). Foreign Nationals From Non-designated Countries Requiring Access To Export-controlled Information Covered By A P-ttcp Are Required To Comply With The International Partner Or Foreign National Certification Contained In The P-ttcp. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 9 --- this Is Modification 8 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: to Facilitate Open Communication With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Update For Mtic. The Presentation Date Has Changed From Thursday, September 5, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst) To Friday, September 6, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst). please Rsvp For Industry Update Via Email At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov By 12:00pm Cst On Thursday, September 5, 2024. A Microsoft Teams Meeting Notice Will Be Provided For Those Who Rsvp To This Announcement. All Previous Rsvps Are Still Valid. Attendance Information Should Include The Following: company Name point Of Contact Name point Of Contact Email business Size please Email Any Questions To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Mtic Website After The Industry Update Event. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 8 --- this Is Modification 7 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: to Facilitate Open Communication With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Update For Mtic. The Presentation Will Be Held On Thursday, September 5, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst). The Industry Update Will Be Conducted Virtually Via Teams. please Rsvp For Industry Update Via Email At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov By 12:00pm Cst On Wednesday, September 4, 2024. A Microsoft Teams Meeting Notice Will Be Provided For Those Who Rsvp To This Announcement. Attendance Information Should Include The Following: company Name point Of Contact Name point Of Contact Email business Size please Email Any Questions To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Mtic Website After The Industry Update Event. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 7 --- this Is Modification 6 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:the “mtic Industry Day Questions And Answers” Is Added To The List Of Attachments. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 6 --- this Is Modification 5 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:the “mtic Interested Parties List” Is Added To The List Of Attachments. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 5 --- this Is Modification 4 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:the “mtic Industry Day Charts” Are Added To The List Of Attachments. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 4 --- modification 3 this Is Modification 3 To The Rfi Entitledmission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: 1. The Following Location Has Been Added For An In-person Industry Day Option. industry Day Will Be Held In A Hybrid Format. The In-person Option For Industry Day Will Be At The Following Location: gilruth Conference Center lone Star Room johnson Space Center (jsc) 2101 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Tx 77058 2. Corrected The Secondary Point Of Contact Email From Jsc-mitc@mail.nasa.gov To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). --- End Of Modification 3 --- modification 2 - May 22, 2024 this Is Modification 2 To The Rfi Entitledmission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: added Clarifying Language Regarding The Page Count Limitations. Additionally, Added The Industry Day Announcement.corrected Spelling Errors In Modification 1. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). --- End Of Modification 2 --- modification 1 - May 20, 2024 this Is Modification1 To The Rfi Entitledmission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: changed The Email Inbox Address From Jsc-mtic@nasa.gov To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). --- End Of Modification 1 --- background the National Aeronautics And Space Administration (nasa) Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (jsc) Is Hereby Soliciting Information From Potential Sources For The Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic). Mtic Is The Follow-on Acquisition For The Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (hsftic). See Enclosed “historical Scope Of Work” For Detailed Requirements. current Contractor: Barrios Technology, Ltd.; contract Number: 80jsc020c0017; estimated Contract Value: Approximately $337 Million; contract Expiration Date: September 30, 2025 the Government Does Not Intend To Acquire A Commercial Item Using Far Part 12. the Naics Code And Size Standard Are 541715 And 1,000 Employees, Respectively. information Requested nasa Jsc Is Seeking Capability Statements From All Interested Parties, Including All Socioeconomic Categories Of Small Businesses And Historically Black Colleges And Universities (hbcu)/minority Institutions (mi), And Members Of The Underserved Communities As Defined By Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, For The Purposes Of Determining The Appropriate Level Of Competition And/or Small Business Subcontracting Goals For Mtic. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Small, 8(a), Women-owned (wosb), Service Disabled Veteran (sd-vosb), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (edwosb) Or Hubzone Business Set-aside Based On Responses Received. additionally, In Support Of The Executive Order (eo) 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, Nasa Is Seeking To Advance Equity Or Remove Barriers For Members Of Underserved Communities Related To This Requirement. As Defined In The Eo, Underserved Communities Refers To Populations Sharing A Particular Characteristic, As Well As Geographic Communities, That Have Been Systematically Denied A Full Opportunity To Participate In Aspects Of Economic, Social, And Civic Life, As Exemplified By The List In The Preceding Definition Of "equity." Equity Means The Consistent And Systematic Fair, Just, And Impartial Treatment Of All Individuals, Including Individuals Who Belong To Underserved Communities That Have Been Denied Such Treatment, Such As Black, Latino, And Indigenous And Native American Persons, Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders And Other Persons Of Color; Members Of Religious Minorities; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer (lgbtq+) Persons; Persons With Disabilities; Persons Who Live In Rural Areas; And Persons Otherwise Adversely Affected By Persistent Poverty Or Inequality. the Following Requested Inputs Are Limited To No More Than Five Pages Total For Inputs One And Two. Inputs Three Through Six And Responses To The Oci Request Are Unlimited. interested Firms Having The Required Capabilities Necessary To Meet The Following Requirements Described Herein Should Submit A Capability Statement Of No More Than Five Pages Indicating The Ability To Perform All Aspects Of The Effort. Mtic Will Provide Program Management Business Management, Configuration Management And Data Management, Information Technology, Systems Engineering And Integration, Mission Integration, Operations, Safety And Mission Assurance/program Risk, And Program Research And Communication Support Services. Please See The Enclosed Document Entitled “historical Scope Of Work” To Determine Your Ability To Perform All Aspects Of This Effort.[cok(b1] in Addition To The Information Requested Above, Interested Parties May Also Provide Optional Comments On This Potential Acquisition Regarding Contract Type, Structure, Incentive Arrangements, Evaluation Criteria, Or Performance Metrics. to Support The Requirements Identified In This Request For Information (rfi)/sources Sought Notification, What Barriers Or Opportunities Exist To Engage Subject Matter Experts From Industry And Academia And How Can Those Barriers Be Overcome? How Can Underserved Communities Be Leveraged? to Support The Requirements Identified In This Rfi, What Barriers Or Opportunities Exist To Partner With Subcontractors That Employ Members Of Underserved Communities, As Defined Above? what Other Recommendations Would You Make To Enhance Diversity And Inclusion? what Should Be Considered To Encourage Full Participation And Contribution Of Organizations And Individuals (e.g., Outreach Efforts And Innovative Partnerships) In Performance Of This Requirement? organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci): nasa/jsc Is Requesting Information From Industry Regarding Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci) Arising From Mtic. the Nature Of The Work Anticipated Under Mtic May Create The Potential For Oci(s) As Currently Described In Far Subpart 9.5. Each Interested Party Should Review Far Subpart 9.5 In Light Of Nasa’s Anticipation Of Oci Issues And Consider Carefully The Extent To Which An Oci May Arise Before Making The Decision To Compete For The Mission Technical Integration Contract. nasa Seeks Input In The Following Areas. Interested Parties Are Requested To Address The Following Questions: 1. What Type(s) Of Oci Issues Would Your Company Or Potential Team Identify, If Any, Should You Choose To Propose On The Mission Technical Integration Contract? 2. What Strategies Would You Anticipate Proposing To Mitigate The Oci Issues That You Identified (if Any)? Please Provide Strategy Details, Previous Examples/experience With Other Contracts With Nasa Or Other Agencies, Etc. 3. Are There Any Other Types Of Potential Oci Issues With The Proposed Mtic Contract That Were Not Identified In This Rfi (assuming Any Were Identified)? 4. Does Your Company Foresee Any Oci Issues Associated With The Mtic Contract That Would Cause You To Decide Not To Propose On The Potential Mission Technical Integration Contract Rfp? nasa Will Review Any Responses Received Regarding Potential Oci And Each Offeror’s Proposed Oci Mitigation Strategy. Nasa Will Respond To Each Company Who Submits A Mitigation Strategy. Nasa’s Response Is Not Intended To Serve As A Confirmation That, In Fact, All Potential Oci Have Been Identified, An Oci Will Ultimately Exist, Or That An Interested Party Is Capable Of Successfully Eliminating Or Mitigating An Identified Oci. Nasa’s Response Is Also Not Intended To Encourage Or Discourage Any Interested Party From Responding To An Rfp Issued For Mission Technical Integration Contract In The Future. Furthermore, Nasa’s Response In No Way Alters Or Interprets Far 9.5 As It Applies To A Final Statement Of Work Or A Final Proposal Submission, Should An Interest Party Elect To Submit A Proposal To An Rfp For Mission Technical Integration Contract. Subsequent To The Initial Oci Submission And Nasa’s Response, Nasa Will Not Consider Further Information As It Relates To This Rfi. submission Instructions: all Questions Should Be Directed To The Point Of Contact Identified Below. In Accordance With Far 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By Nasa To Form A Binding Contract. Nasa Is Under No Obligation To Issue A Solicitation Or To Award Any Contract On The Basis Of This Rfi. Nasa Will Not Pay For Any Information Solicited Under This Rfi. No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Do Not Request A Copy Of A Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized On Sam.gov. It Is The Interested Party’s Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of Any Subsequent Solicitation Or Synopsis. all Responses Shall Be Submitted Electronically Via Email To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov No Later Than 12:00pm, Central Time Zone On June 17th, 2024. Please Reference Mission Technical Integration Contract In Any Response. point Of Contact name: Eric S. Festa title: Contract Specialist email: Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov the Documents On The Nasa Mtic Acquisition Website ( Https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/mtic/)are For Information And Planning Purposes, To Allow Industry The Opportunity To Comment, And To Promote Competition Only. Nasa Will Not Affirmatively Release Any Information Received In Response To This Rfi To The Public, But May Use Information Received In Developing The Best Approach For A Contract Strategy, And Therefore Such Information May Be Recognizable To The Interested Party Who Submitted It. Any Information Submitted In Response To This Rfi That Is Marked As “confidential Commercial Or Financial Information” Will Be Considered As Voluntarily Submitted In Accordance With The Freedom Of Information Act. nasa Intends To Publicize A Listing Of Respondents In Order To Facilitate Teaming Arrangements. Should Your Firm Desire Not To Be Included In This Listing, Clearly Indicate This Desire In Your Response. nasa Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, Is Applicable. The Center Ombudsman For This Acquisition Can Be Found At : Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/procurement-ombuds-comp-advocate-listing.pdf industry Day: to Facilitate Open Communication With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Day For Mtic. The Presentation For Industry Day Will Be Held Ontuesday, June 18, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst). Industry Day Will Be Held Either Virtually Or Hybrid. A Location Will Be Provided In A Future Modification To This Announcement If An In Person Option Is Available. a Microsoft Teams Meeting Notice Will Be Provided For Those Who Rsvp To This Announcement. the Government Will Also Provide One-on-one Communication Opportunities In Person Or Virtually Ontuesday, June 18, 2024 Between 1:00pm And 5:00pm Cstandvirtually On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Between 9:00am And 1:00pm Cst. One-on-one Meetings Will Be Held In The Gilruth Conference Center Or Via Teams And Will Not Exceed 20 Minutes. Participation Is Limited To Five (5) Individuals From Each Company/team. please Rsvp For Industry Day Via Email At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov By4:00pm Cst Onfriday, June 14, 2024. Attendance Information Should Include Company Name, Name/representative, And Point Of Contact Information. Please Indicate If You Prefer To Attend In Person Or Via Teams. please Email Any Questions To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Mtic Website After Industry Day. one-on-one Meetings to Facilitate Interactive Communications With Industry, Jsc Personnel Will Also Be Available For Meetings With Individual Companies In Conjunction With Industry Day. The Meetings Are Intended To Be Q&a Sessions In Which Neither Side Will Make A Formal Presentation. To Request A One-on-one Meeting, Please Respond Affirmatively In Your Rsvp Per The Instructions Above. the Following Topics May Be Discussed At The One-on-one Meetings: the General Purpose Of The Announced Procurement; any Information About The Mtic Acquisition That Nasa Has Already Made Accessible To The Public Or Is Otherwise Being Made Available To All Potential Offerors; historical Information About The General Nature Or Scope Of Prior Contracts Whose Requirements Will Be Addressed In Whole Or In Part Under A Follow-on Procurement; information That Describes The Federal Procurement Process As Defined By The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far), Nasa Far Supplement (nfs), Or Other Published Procurement Policy Documents; And procurement Specific Information Already Published Such As Information Contained In The Historical Scope Of Work And Sources Sought Synopsis. questions Regarding The Subjects Belowwill Notbe Discussed: proprietary Or Confidential Business Information Of Incumbent Contractor(s) Or Other Business Entities; privacy Act Protected Information Such As, Incumbent Contractor Employees’ Personal Data; trade Secrets Act Protected Information; speculation On What The Government Might Be Looking For In Proposals; different Technical And Management Approaches; technical Efficiencies; any Particular Government Emphasis; And incumbent’s Performance. a Confirmation Email Will Be Sent To Acknowledge Your Reservation(s) And Provide Further Instructions. no Recordings Of Any Kind Are Permitted Of The Industry Day Presentation Or One-on-one Sessions. nasa Anticipates Releasing The Industry Day Charts Prior To Industry Day. 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Description: Sources Sought Notice important: Read This Notice In Its Entirety Before Responding. Services Are Sporadic And No Routine Schedule Or Quantity Can Be Firmly Identified the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Network Contracting Office (nco) 23, On Behalf Of The Sioux Falls Sd Va Hospital, Is Seeking Information And Potential Sources For Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services. The Period Of Performance Will Be For One Year And Includes Four (4) One-year Option Periods. the Contractor Shall Provide Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services In Accordance With The Terms, Conditions, And Specifications Contained Herein To Beneficiaries Of The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va), Sioux Falls Va Health Care System (vahcs). The Total Number Of Hours Required Is 416 Hours Annually. Services May Be Required On A 24-hour Per Day, Seven Days Per Week Basis, Including Holidays And Weekends. On Call Services May Be Required. See Attached Performance Work Statement (pws) For Additional Information. the Naics For This Requirement Is 561320 Temporary Help Services, Which Has A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. It Is The Intent Of The Va To Issue A Single Award, Firm Fixed Price Contract. this Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Sources Sought Notice Will Be Used To Obtain Information Regarding The Provision Of F Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services From Potential Vendors, Identify Potential Vendors That Would Be Interested And Capable Of Providing Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services Within The Requested Timeframe, And To Assist The Contracting Officer In Making A Set-aside Determination. This Source Sought Notice And Any Responses Are For Market Research Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Considered An Obligation On The Part Of The Government To Acquire Any Services. this Source Sought Notice Is Not A Solicitation, And No Contractual Arrangement Will Be Made As A Result. Vendors Are Advised That No Entitlement To Payment Of Direct Or Indirect Costs Or Charges By The Government Will Arise Because Of A Contractor Submission To This Sources Sought Notice Or The Government's Use Of Such Information. All Costs Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought Notice Are Solely At The Responding Vendors Expense. The Government Reserves The Right To Reject, In Whole Or In Part, Any Vendor's Input Resulting From This Sources Sought Notice. Information Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Notice Will Not Be Returned. all Submitted Information Should Be Unclassified Or Non-proprietary. Vendors Are Solely Responsible For Properly Marking And Clearly Identifying Any Proprietary Information Or Trade Secrets Contained With Its Response. The Government Will Not Be Liable For Or Suffer Any Consequential Damages For Any Proprietary Information Not Properly Marked And Clearly Identified. by Responding To This Sources Sought Notice, The Vendor Provides The Government Permission To Share Its Submitted Capabilities And Contact Information With Other Government Organizations In Relationship To Similar Requirements For Market Research Purposes. To Be Considered Complete, Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Shall Include The Information Below. provide A Brief Description Of The Company Background, Experience In Providing Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services As The Prime Contractor/subcontractor, Socioeconomic Status, Past Performance With Government Contracts, And Contractor Sam Uei Number. indicate If Subcontractors/partners Be Used For Any Part Of The Delivery Of Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services? If Yes, Specify The Duties Of The Prime Contractor And Any Subcontractors/partners. if Company Is A Veteran And/or Small Business, Indicate If Able To Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting At 13 Cfr 125.6, Which States That For Services A Small Business Concern Must Agree That It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. include Copy Of Small Business Administration Verification At Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) If Claiming Veteran-owned Small Business Or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Socioeconomic Status As Prime Contractor Or For Any Subcontractors/partners. provide A Copy Of Current Certificate Of Liability Insurance In Vendor S Name. all Interested Parties, Regardless Of Socioeconomic Status, Capable Of Providing The Required Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services Above Shall Submit A Response Via Email To The Contracting Specialist At Tina.bernad@va.gov No Later Than January 3, 2025, 11:00 A.m. Central Time. performance Work Statement onsite General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services general: services Provided: The Contractor Shall Provide Board Certified/board Eligible General Surgery Physician Services Onsite In Accordance With The Specifications Contained Herein To Beneficiaries Of The Va And The Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital (sioux Falls Va). place Of Performance: Contractor Shall Furnish Services At The Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital (sioux Falls Va), 2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, Sd 57105. authority: Title 38 Usc 8153, Health Care Resources (hcr) Sharing Authority. Remember To Identify The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Parts Used (far 12 In Combination With 13, 15 And/or Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) Part 873) policy/directives/handbooks. The Contractor Shall Be Subject To The Following Policies, Including Any Subsequent Updates During The Period Of Performance. The Policies Listed Below Can Be Accessed Electronically At The Following: Va Publications Vha Publications va Directive 1663: Health Care Resources (hcr) Contracting Buying Title 38 U.s.c. 8153 1.4.2. Vha Directive 1003.04: Vha Patient Advocacy vha Directive 1065: Productivity And Staffing Guidance For Specialty Provider Group Practice vha Directive 1088(1): Communicating Test Results To Providers And Patients vha Directive 1100.18: Reporting And Responding To State Licensing Boards vha Directive 1100.20: Credentialing Of Health Care Providers vha Directive 1100.21: Privileging vha Directive 1192.01: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program For Vha Health Care Personnel vha Directive 1220(1): Facility Procedure Complexity Designation Requirements To Perform Invasive Procedures In Any Clinical Setting vha Directive 1400.01: (not Applicable, Please Remove) vha Directive 1605.01: Privacy And Release Of Information vha Directive 1907.01: Vha Health Information Management And Health Records vha Handbook 1100.17: National Practitioner Data Bank (npdb) Reports vha Handbook 1400.04: (not Applicable, Please Remove) privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a) As Amended: Http://www.justice.gov/oip/foia_updates/vol_xvii_4/page2.htm acronyms/definitions: Terms Used In This Contract Shall Be Interpreted As Follows Unless The Context Expressly Requires A Different Construction And/or Interpretation. In Case Of A Conflict In Language Between The Definitions And Other Sections Of This Contract, The Language In This Section Shall Govern. abs: American Board Of Surgery Http://www.absurgery.org/ acgme: Accreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education acls: Advanced Cardiac Life Support ajic: American Journal For Infection Control aql: Acceptable Quality Level baa: Business Associate Agreement bba: Balanced Budget Act bls: Basic Life Support cdc: Centers For Disease Control And Prevention cdr: Contract Deficiency Report ceu: Certified Education Unit clinical Privileging: Clinical Privileging Is The Process By Which A Practitioner, Licensed For Independent Practice; E.g., Without Supervision, Direction, Required Sponsor, Preceptor, Mandatory Collaboration, Etc.; Is Permitted By Law And The Facility To Practice Independently, To Provide Specific Medical Or Other Patient Care Services Within The Scope Of The Individual S License, Based Upon The Individual S Clinical Competence As Determined By Peer References, Professional Experience, Health Status, Education, Training And Licensure. Clinical Privileges Must Be Facility-specific And Provider-specific, And Within Available Resources. cme: Continuing Medical Education cmp: Civil Monetary Penalty cms: Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services co: Contracting Officer: The Person Executing This Contract On Behalf Of The Government With The Authority To Enter Into And Administer Contracts And Make Related Determinations And Findings. coi: Conflict Of Interest cor: Contracting Officer S Representative: A Person Appointed By The Co To Take Necessary Action To Ensure The Contractor Performs In Accordance With And Adheres To The Specifications Contained In The Contract And To Protect The Interest Of The Government. The Cor Shall Report To The Co Promptly Any Indication Of Non-compliance In Order That Appropriate Action Can Be Taken. cos: Chief Of Staff cpars: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System credentialing: Credentialing Is The Process Of Obtaining, Verifying, And Assessing The Qualifications Of A Health Care Provider To Provide Care Or Services In Or For The Va Health Care System. Credentials Are Documented Evidence Of Licensure, Education, Training, Experience Or Other Qualifications. dea: Drug Enforcement Agency ehr: Electronic Health Record - Electronic Health Record System Used By The Va epa: Environmental Protection Agency fapiis: Federal Awardee Performance And Integrity Information System far: Federal Acquisition Regulation foia: Freedom Of Information Act fppe: Focused Provider Practice Evaluation fsmb: Federation Of State Medical Boards fte: Full Time Equivalent: Va S Standard Definition Is For Full Time Working The Equivalent Of 80 Hours Every Two Weeks, 2080 Hours Per Year.  however, Providers May Propose Using Their Standard Fte Definition. hhs: Department Of Health And Human Services hicpac: Hospital Infection Practices Advisory Committee hipaa: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act igra: Interferon-gamma Release Assays iso: Information Security Officer key Personnel: The Individuals Specified In This Contract Who Are Essential To Work Performance. mri: Magnetic Resonance Imaging mst: Military Sexual Trauma npi: National Provider Identifier. Npi Is A Standard, Unique 10-digit Numeric Identifier Required By Hipaa. The Vha Must Use Npis In All Hipaa-standard Electronic Transactions For Individual (health Care Practitioners) And Organizational Entities (medical Centers). nppes: National Plan And Provider Enumeration System nso: National Surgery Office ogc: Office Of General Counsel oig: Office Of Inspector General oppe: Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation or: Operating Room pop: Period Of Performance ppd: Purified Protein Derivative ppirs: Past Performance Information Retrieval System pws: Performance Work Statement qa/qi: Quality Assurance/quality Improvement qm/pi: Quality Management/performance Improvement qasp: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan rfp: Request For Proposal scs: Specialty Care Services ssac: Sole Source Affiliate Contract tjc: The Joint Commission tst: Tuberculosis Skin Test usc: United States Code va: Department Of Veterans Affairs va-fsc: Va Financial Services Center vaar: Va Acquisition Regulation vetpro: Is Vha S Mandatory Credentialing Software Platform To Document The Credentialing Of Vha Health Care Providers. This System Facilitates Completion Of A Uniform, Accurate And Complete Credentials File. vha: Veterans Health Administration vista: Veterans Integrated Systems Technology Architecture qualifications: staff/facility license: The Contractor S Physician(s) Assigned By The Contractor To Perform The Services Covered By This Contract Shall Have A Current License To Practice Medicine In Any State, Territory, Or Commonwealth Of The United States Or The District Of Columbia) When Services Are Performed Onsite On Va Property. all Licenses Held By The Key Personnel Working On This Contract Shall Be Full And Unrestricted Licenses. Contractor S Physician(s) Who Have Current, Full And Unrestricted Licenses In One Or More States, But Who Have, Or Ever Had, A License Restricted, Suspended, Revoked, Voluntarily Revoked, Voluntarily Surrendered Pending Action Or Denied Upon Application Will Not Be Considered For The Purposes Of This Contract. board Certification: All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Board Certified/board Eligible By The Abs Http://www.absurgery.org/, And Be Currently Certified In Bls, Acls Or Equivalency. All Continuing Education Courses Required For Maintaining Certification Must Be Kept Up To Date At All Times. Documentation Verifying Current Certification Shall Be Provided By The Contractor To The Va Cor On An Annual Basis For Each Year Of Contract Performance. credentialing And Privileging: Credentialing And Privileging Is To Be Done In Accordance With The Provisions Of Vha Directive 1100.20 And Vha Directive 1100.21 Referenced Above. The Contractor Is Responsible To Ensure That Proposed Physician(s) Possesses The Requisite Credentials Enabling The Granting Of Privileges. No Services Shall Be Provided By Any Contractor S Physician(s) Prior To Obtaining Approval By The Facility Medical Executive Board And Medical Center Director. if A Contractor S Physician(s) And/or Other Contract Provider(s) Are Not Credentialed And Privileged Or Has Credentials/privileges Suspended Or Revoked, The Contractor Shall Furnish An Acceptable Substitute Without Any Additional Cost To The Government. technical Proficiency: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Technically Proficient In The Skills Necessary To Fulfill The Government S Requirements, Including The Ability To Speak, Understand, Read And Write English Fluently. Contractor Shall Provide Documents Upon Request Of The Co/cor To Verify Current And Ongoing Competency, Skills, Certification And/or Licensure Related To The Provision Of Care, Treatment And/or Services Performed. Contractor Shall Provide Verifiable Evidence Of All Educational And Training Experiences Including Any Gaps In Educational History For All Contractor S Physician(s) And Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Responsible For Abiding By The Facility's Medical Staff By-laws, Rules, And Regulations (referenced Herein) That Govern Medical Staff Behavior. continuing Medical Education (cme)/ Certified Education Unit (ceu) Requirements: Contractor Shall Provide The Cor Copies Of Current Cmes As Required Or Requested By The Facility. Contractor S Physician(s) Registered Or Certified By National/medical Associations Shall Continue To Meet The Minimum Standards For Cme To Remain Current. Contractor Shall Report Cme Hours To The Credentials Office For Tracking. These Documents Are Required For Both Privileging And Re-privileging. Failure To Provide Shall Result In Loss Of Privileges For Contractor S Physician(s). training (acls, Bls, Ehr And Va Mandatory): Contractor Shall Meet All Va Educational Requirements And Mandatory Course Requirements Defined Herein; All Training Must Be Completed By The Contractor S Physician(s) As Required By The Va. Other Training May Become Required. Va Will Communicate Any Changes To The Training Requirement To The Contractor. training frequency annual Hours acls/bls as Necessary To Maintain Certification. active Threat Training annually 30 Minutes blood Administration: Complication annually 30 Minutes ehr annually 2 Hours government Ethics annually 30 Minutes hospice And Palliative Care For Va Clinicians annually 30 Minutes military Sexual Trauma (mst) For Medical Providers annually 30 Minutes moderate Sedation In-service Training annually 30 Minutes pact Act 2022 Toxic Exposure Screening (tes) annually 30 Minutes patient Abuse annually 30 Minutes patient Rights annually 30 Minutes patient Safety annually 30 Minutes prevention/management Of Disruptive Behavior/violence Prevention Level I annually 30 Minutes prevention Of Workplace Harassment/no Fear Act annually 30 Minutes suicide Prevention: Suicide Risk Management Training For Clinicians annually 30 Minutes sux Infection Control And Blood Borne Pathogens annually 30 Minutes va Core Values Training (icare Recommitment) annually 30 Minutes va Privacy And Information Security Awareness And Rules Of Behavior annually 30 Minutes vha Mri Safety Training Level 1 Training (all Who Enter Mri Suites) annually 30 Minutes vha Privacy And Hipaa Focused Training annually 30 Minutes vista Imaging one Time 30 Minutes radiation Safety annually 30 Minutes standard Infection Control Measures (ppd, Immunizations, Etc.): Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of The Following For Physicians Within Five (5) Calendar Days After Contract Award And Prior To The First Duty Shift To The Cor And Co. Tests Shall Be Current Within The Past Year. tuberculosis Testing: Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of A Negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (tst) Or Interferon-gamma Release Assays (igra) For All Contractor S Physician(s) Upon Hire In Accordance With Cdc Guidance. (this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers). A Negative Chest Radiographic Report For Active Tuberculosis Shall Be Provided In Cases Of Positive Tst Or Igra Results. measles, Mumps, & Rubella Testing: Contractors Shall Provide Proof Of Immunity For All Contractor Physicians {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. varicella: Contractors Shall Provide Proof Of Immunity For All Contractor Physicians {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. acellular Pertussis: Contractors Shall Provide Proof Of 1 Dose Of Tdap Vaccination For All Contractor Physicians {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. influenza: Contractors Shall Provide Proof That All Contractor Physicians Have Received The Annual Influenza Vaccine Unless It Is Contraindicated. If The Contractor Physician Has A Medical Contraindication To The Vaccine They Shall Be Required To Wear A Mask During The Influenza Season. {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. covid-19: Contractors Shall Comply With Vha Supplemental Contract Requirements For Combatting Covid-19 {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. See Section D Attachment. osha Regulation Concerning Occupational Exposure To Bloodborne Pathogens: Contractor Shall Provide Evidence Of Completing And Passing Generic Self-study Blood-borne Pathogen Training For All Contractor S Physician(s) {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}; Provide Their Own Hepatitis B Vaccination Series And Hepatitisâ b Surface Antigen Test Resultsâ following The Hepatitis B Vaccination Series; Maintain An Exposure Determination And Control Plan; Maintain Required Records; And Ensure That Proper Follow-up Evaluation Is Provided Following An Exposure Incident. the Facility Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Significant Communicable Disease Exposures As Appropriate. Contractor Shall Adhere To Current Cdc/hicpac Guideline For Infection Control In Health Care Personnel (as Published In American Journal For Infection Control - Ajic 1998; 26:289-354 Http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/infectcontrol98.pdf) For Disease Control. Contractor Shall Provide Follow Up Documentation Of Clearance To Return To The Workplace Prior To Their Return. npi: Npi Is A Standard, Unique 10-digit Numeric Identifier Required By Hipaa. The Vha Must Use Npis In All Hipaa-standard Electronic Transactions For Individual (health Care Practitioners) And Organizational Entities (medical Centers). The Contractor Shall Have Or Obtain Appropriate Npi And If Pertinent The Taxonomy Code Confirmation Notice Issued By The Cms Nppes Be Provided To The Co With The Proposal. dea: Contractor Shall Provide Copy Of Current Dea Certificate. Conflict Of Interest (coi): The Contractor And All Contractor S Physician(s) Are Responsible For Identifying And Communicating To The Co And Cor Conflicts Of Interest At The Time Of Proposal And During The Entirety Of Contract Performance. At The Time Of Proposal, The Contractor Shall Provide A Statement Which Describes, In A Concise Manner, All Relevant Facts Concerning Any Past, Present, Or Currently Planned Interest (financial, Contractual, Organizational, Or Otherwise) Or Actual Or Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest Relating To The Services To Be Provided. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Statements Containing The Same Information For Any Identified Consultants Or Subcontractors Who Shall Provide Services. The Contractor Must Also Provide Relevant Facts That Show How It S Organizational And/or Management System Or Other Actions Would Avoid Or Mitigate Any Actual Or Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest. These Statements Shall Be In Response To The Vaar Provision 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts Of Interest And Fully Outlined In Response To The Subject Attachment In Section D Of The Solicitation Document. citizenship Related Requirements: the Contractor Certifies That The Contractor Shall Comply With Any And All Legal Provisions Contained In The Immigration And Nationality Act Of 1952, As Amended; Its Related Laws And Regulations That Are Enforced By Homeland Security, Immigration And Customs Enforcement And The U.s Department Of Labor As These May Relate To Non-immigrant Foreign Nationals Working Under Contract Or Subcontract For The Contractor While Providing Services To Va Patient Referrals. while Performing Services For The Va, The Contractor Shall Not Knowingly Employ, Contract Or Subcontract With An Illegal Alien; Foreign National Non-immigrant Who Is In Violation Their Status, As A Result Of Their Failure To Maintain Or Comply With The Terms And Conditions Of Their Admission Into The United States. Additionally, The Contractor Is Required To Comply With All E-verify Requirements Consistent With Executive Order 12989 And Any Related Pertinent Amendments, As Well As Applicable Far. if The Contractor Fails To Comply With Any Requirements Outlined In The Preceding Paragraphs Or Its Agency Regulations, The Va May, At Its Discretion, Require That The Foreign National Who Failed To Maintain Their Legal Status In The United States Or Otherwise Failed To Comply With The Requirements Of The Laws Administered By Homeland Security, Immigration And Customs Enforcement And The U.s Department Of Labor, Shall Be Prohibited From Working At The Contractor S Place Of Business That Services Va Patient Referrals; Or Other Place Where The Contractor Provides Services To Veterans Who Have Been Referred By The Va; And Shall Form The Basis For Termination Of This Contract For Breach. this Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States And The Making Of A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Maker Subject To Prosecution Under 18 U.s.c. 1001. the Contractor Agrees To Obtain A Similar Certification From Its Subcontractors. The Certification Shall Be Made As Part Of The Offerors Response To The Rfp Using The Subject Attachment In Section D Of The Solicitation Document. annual Oig Statement: In Accordance With Hipaa And The Balanced Budget Act (bba) Of 1977, The Hhs Oig Has Established A List Of Parties And Entities Excluded From Federal Health Care Programs. Specifically, The Listed Parties And Entities May Not Receive Federal Health Care Program Payments Due To Fraud And/or Abuse Of The Medicare And Medicaid Programs. therefore, Contractor Shall Review The Hhs Oig List Of Excluded Individuals/entities On The Hhs Oig Web Site At Http://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/index.asp To Ensure That The Proposed Contractor S Physician(s) Are Not Listed. Contractor Should Note That Any Excluded Individual Or Entity That Submits A Claim For Reimbursement To A Federal Health Care Program, Or Causes Such A Claim To Be Submitted, May Be Subject To A Civil Monetary Penalty (cmp) For Each Item Or Service Furnished During A Period That The Person Was Excluded And May Also Be Subject To Treble Damages For The Amount Claimed For Each Item Or Service. Cmp S May Also Be Imposed Against The Contractor That Employ Or Enter Into Contracts With Excluded Individuals To Provide Items Or Services To Federal Program Beneficiaries. by Submitting Their Proposal, The Contractor Certifies That The Hhs Oig List Of Excluded Individuals/entities Has Been Reviewed And That The Contractors Are And/or Firm Is Not Listed As Of The Date The Offer/bid Was Signed. clinical/professional Performance: The Qualifications Of Contractor Personnel Are Subject To Review By Facility Cos Or His/her Clinical Designee And Approval By The Medical Center Director As Provided In Vha Directive 1100.20 And Vha Directive 1100.21. Clinical/professional Performance Monitoring And Review Of All Clinical Personnel Covered By This Contract For Quality Purposes Will Be Provided By The Facility Cos And/or The Chief Of The Service Or His Designee. A Clinical Cor May Be Appointed, However, Only The Co Is Authorized To Consider Any Contract Modification Request And/or Make Changes To The Contract During The Administration Of The Resultant Contract. non Personal Healthcare Services: The Parties Agree That The Contractor And All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Not Be Considered Va Employees For Any Purpose. indemnification: The Contractor Shall Be Liable For, And Shall Indemnify And Hold Harmless The Government Against, All Actions Or Claims For Loss Of Or Damage To Property Or The Injury Or Death Of Persons, Arising Out Of Or Resulting From The Fault, Negligence, Or Act Or Omission Of The Contractor, Its Agents, Or Employees. prohibition Against Self-referral: Contractor S Physicians Are Prohibited From Referring Va Patients To Contractor S Or Their Own Practice(s). inherent Government Functions: Contractor And Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Not Perform Inherently Governmental Functions. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Determination Of Agency Policy, Determination Of Federal Program Priorities For Budget Requests, Direction And Control Of Government Employees (outside A Clinical Context), Selection Or Non-selection Of Individuals For Federal Government Employment Including The Interviewing Of Individuals For Employment, Approval Of Position Descriptions And Performance Standards For Federal Employees, Approving Any Contractual Documents, Approval Of Federal Licensing Actions And Inspections, And/or Determination Of Budget Policy, Guidance, And Strategy. employee Status: The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Protecting Contractor S Physician(s) Furnishing Services. To Carry Out This Responsibility, The Contractor Shall Provide Or Certify That The Following Is Provided For All Their Staff Providing Services Under The Resultant Contract: workers Compensation professional Liability Insurance health Examinations income Tax Withholding, And social Security Payments. tort Liability: The Federal Tort Claims Act Does Not Cover Contractor Or Contractor S Physician(s). When A Contractor Or Contractor S Physician(s) Has Been Identified As A Provider In A Tort Claim, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Notifying Their Legal Counsel And/or Insurance Carrier. Any Settlement Or Judgment Arising From A Contractor S (or Contractor S Physician(s)) Action Or Non-action Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor And/or Insurance Carrier. key Personnel: the Va Full Time Equivalent (fte) For The Services Required Is 416 Hours = .20 Va Fte. the Minimum Number Of Board Certified/board Eligible General Surgery Physicians Required To Be Onsite Daily Is 1 To Be Onsite As Defined In Paragraph Hours Of Operation In This Section. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Providing Coverage To The Va During Periods Of Vacancies Of The Contractor S Personnel Due To Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Vacations And Additional Coverage As Required. In The Event A Scheduled Physician Is Unable To Complete An Assigned Shift, The Contractor Shall Provide Replacement Physician Coverage Within 2 Hours And Notify The Cor Immediately Of The Schedule Change. personnel Substitutions: During The First Ninety (90) Calendar Days Of Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death Or Termination Of Employment. The Contractor Shall Notify The Co, In Writing, Within 7 Calendar Day(s) After The Occurrence Of Any Of These Events And Provide The Information Required Below. After 90 Days, The Contractor Shall Submit The Information Required Below To The Co At Least 60 Calendar Days Prior To Making Any Permanent Substitutions. the Contractor Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation Of The Circumstances Necessitating The Proposed Substitutions, Complete Resumes For The Proposed Substitutes, And Any Additional Information Requested By The Co. Proposed Substitutes Shall Have Comparable Qualifications To Those Of The Persons Being Replaced. The Co Will Notify The Contractor Within 7 Calendar Days After Receipt Of All Required Information Of The Decision On The Proposed Substitutes. The Contract Will Be Modified To Reflect Any Approved Changes Of Key Personnel. for Temporary Substitutions Where The Key Person Shall Not Be Reporting To Work For 2 Consecutive Workdays Or More, The Contractor Shall Provide A Qualified Replacement For The Key Person. The Substitute Shall Have Comparable Qualifications To The Key Person. Any Period Exceeding Two Weeks Will Require The Procedure As Stated Above. the Government Reserves The Right To Refuse Acceptance Of Any Contractor Personnel At Any Time After Performance Begins, If Personal Or Professional Conduct Jeopardizes Patient Care Or Interferes With The Regular And Ordinary Operation Of The Facility. Breaches Of Conduct Include Intoxication Or Debilitation Resulting From Drug Use, Theft, Patient Abuse, Dereliction Or Negligence In Performing Directed Tasks, Or Other Conduct Resulting In Formal Complaints By Patient Or Other Staff Members To Designated Government Representatives. Standards For Conduct Shall Mirror Those Prescribed By Current Federal Personnel Regulations. Should The Va Cos Or Designee Show Documented Clinical Problems Or Continual Unprofessional Behavior/actions With Any Contractor S Physician(s), S/he May Request, Without Cause, Immediate Replacement Of Said Contractor S Physician(s). The Co And Cor Shall Deal With Issues Raised Concerning Contractor S Physician(s) Conduct. The Final Arbiter On Questions Of Acceptability Is The Co. contingency Plan: Because Continuity Of Care Is An Essential Part Of Facility S Medical Services, The Contractor Shall Have A Contingency Plan In Place To Be Utilized If The Contractor S Physician(s) Leaves Contractor S Employment Or Is Unable To Continue Performance In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Resulting Contract. va Hours Of Operation/scheduling: va Business Hours: Va Clinc Days And Prouders Are From Monday Through Friday 7am To 3pm. clinic Or Or Schedule: Contract S Physician(s) Will Be Scheduled Tuesday S And Friday S Between The Hours Of 7am To 3pm. patients Must Be Seen By A Contractor S Physician(s) Onsite At The Sfvamc In A Timely Manner In Accordance With Va Rules And Regulations On Clinic Wait Times And Consult Completion. Contractor Shall Notify The Cor At Least Monthly About Any Obstacles To Meeting This Performance Measure. contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Available And Present In Clinic During Normal Sfvamc Clinic Hours, Which Will Be Established, And May Be Revised, As Deemed Appropriate For Patient Care By The Cos. Currently, Normal Clinic Hours Are 7am To 3pm. federal Holidays: The Following Holidays Are Observed By The Va: new Year S Day president S Day martin Luther King S Birthday memorial Day juneteenth independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day thanksgiving christmas any Day Specifically Declared To Be A National Holiday. cancellations: 45 Days Notice From Contractor, If No Provider S Are Available. contractor Responsibilities: clinical Personnel Required: The Contractor Shall Provide Contractor S Physician(s) Who Are Competent, Qualified Per This Performance Work Statement And Adequately Trained To Perform Assigned Duties. contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Responsible For Signing In And Out When In Attendance. Time Sheets Will Be Used By The Cor To Confirm Hours/day And Services Provided Against The Contractor S Invoices. standards Of Care: The Contractor S Physician(s) Care Shall Cover The Range Of General Surgery Services As Would Be Provided In A State-of-the-art Civilian Medical Treatment Facility And The Standard Of Care Shall Be Of A Quality, Meeting Or Exceeding Currently Recognized The Joint Commission (tjc), Va And National Standards As Established By: the Abs Http://www.absurgery.org/ the Professional Standards Of Tjc: Http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/standards.aspx the Standards Of The American Hospital Association (aha): Http://www.hpoe.org/resources?show=100&type=8 the Requirements Contained In This Pws (not Applicable) medical Records: authorities: Contractor S Physician(s) Providing Healthcare Services To Va Patients Shall Be Considered As Part Of The Department Healthcare Activity And Shall Comply With The 5 U.s.c.552a (privacy Act), 38 U.s.c. 5701 (confidentiality Of Claimants Records), 5 U.s.c. 552 (foia), 38 U.s.c. 5705 (confidentiality Of Medical Quality Assurance Records) 38 U.s.c. 7332 (confidentiality Of Certain Medical Records), Title 5 U.s.c. § 522a (records Maintained On Individuals) As Well As 45 C.f.r. Parts 160, 162, And 164 (hipaa). hipaa: This Contract And Its Requirements Meet Exception In 45 Cfr 164.502(e), And Do Not Require A Baa In Order For Covered Entity To Disclose Protected Health Information To: A Health Care Provider For Treatment Of Va Patients. Based On This Exception, A Baa Is Not Required For This Contract. Health Records Generated By This Contract Or Provided To The Contractors By The Va Are Covered By The Va Privacy Act System Of Records Entitled Patient Medical Records-va (24va10a7). Contractor Generated Va Patient Records Are The Property Of The Va And Shall Not Be Accessed, Released, Transferred, Or Destroyed Except In Accordance With Applicable Laws And Regulations. Contractor Shall Ensure That All Records Pertaining To Medical Care And Services Provided To Va Patients Are Captured In The Va Electronic Health Record System As Required By Va Policy As Discussed In 4.4.4. disclosure: Contractor S Physician(s) May Have Access To Patient Medical Records For The Purpose Of Providing Medical Care And Services To Va Patients And Performing Services Under The Contract; However, Contractor Shall Obtain Permission From The Va Before Disclosing Any Patient Information Outside Va. Va Authorizes The Contractor To Discuss Patient Health Information For Coordination Of Care Within Community Health Care Providers In Compliance With Va Regulations, Hipaa And Vha Directive 1605.1, Privacy And Release Of Information. The Va Will Provide The Contractor With A Copy Of Vha Directive 1907.01, Health Information Management And Health Records And Vha Directive1605.1, Privacy And Release Of Information. The Penalties And Liabilities For The Unauthorized Disclosure Of Va Patient Information Mandated By The Statutes And Regulations Mentioned Above, Apply To The Contractor. professional Standards For Documenting Care: Care Shall Be Appropriately Documented In Medical Records In Accordance With Standard Commercial Practice And Guidelines Established By Vha Directive 1907.01 Health Information Management And Health Records: Https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/viewpublication.asp?pub_id=9235 And All Guidelines Provided By The Facility. release Of Information: The Va Shall Maintain Control Of Releasing Any Copies Of Patient Health Information Or Health Records And Will Follow Policies And Standards As Defined, But Not Limited To Privacy Act Requirements. The Contractor Will Not Release Or Disclose Copies Of Records And Will Refer All Such Requests To The Release Of Information Department At The Va Facility Where Assigned. management For Medical Records: National Archives And Records Administration Record Disposition Requirements Are Found In Rcs 10-1 Chapter 6, 6000 Series. direct Patient Care: 100% Of The Time Involved In Direct Patient Care. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For: scope Of Care: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Responsible For Providing General Surgery Physician Care, Including, But Not Limited To: clinic Responsibilities: Contractor Physician(s) Shall Be Present On Time For Any Scheduled Clinics/surgeries Start Times As Documented By Physical Presence In The Clinic Or Or At The Scheduled Start Time. communication Of Test Results: Mechanisms Must Be In-place To Provide Notification Of Test Results For Patients Receiving Care In Accordance With Vha Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results To Providers And Patients. medications: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Follow All Established Medication Policies And Procedures. No Sample Medications Shall Be Provided To Patients. discharge Education: Provide Discharge Education And Follow Up Instructions That Are Coordinated With The Next Care Setting For All General Surgery Clinical Or Surgical Patients. (not Applicable) qa/qi Documentation: The Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Complete The Appropriate Qm/pi Documentation Pertaining To All Procedures, Complications And Outcome Of Examinations. patient Safety Compliance And Reporting: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Follow All Established Patient Safety And Infection Control Standards Of Care. Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Make Every Effort To Prevent Medication Errors, Falls, And Patient Injury Caused By Acts Of Commission Or Omission In The Delivery Of Care. All Events Related To Patient Injury, Medication Errors, And Other Breeches Of Patient Safety Shall Be Documented In The Medical Record Of Those Impacted And Disclosed To The Patient Or Surrogate. As Soon As Practicable (but Within 24 Hours) Contractors Shall Notify Cor Of Incident And Submit An Entry In The Va Patient Safety Reporting System, Following Up With Cor As Required Or Requested. performance Standards, Quality Assurance (qa) And Quality Improvement(qi): quality Management/quality Assurance Surveillance: Contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To Quality Management Measures, Such As Patient Satisfaction Surveys, Timely Completion Of Medical Records, And Peer Reviews. Methods Of Surveillance: Focused Provider Practice Evaluation (fppe) And Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation (oppe). Contractor Performance Will Be Monitored By The Government Using The Standards As Outlined In This Pws And Methods Of Surveillance Detailed In The Qasp. The Qasp Shall Be Attached To The Resultant Contract And Shall Define The Methods And Frequency Of Surveillance Conducted. patient Complaints: The Co Will Resolve Complaints Concerning Contractor Relations With The Government Employees Or Patients. The Co Is Final Authority On Validating Complaints. If The Contractor Is Involved And Named In A Validated Patient Complaint, The Government Reserves The Right To Refuse Acceptance Of The Services Of Such Personnel. This Does Not Preclude Refusal In The Event Of Incidents Involving Physical Or Verbal Abuse. the Government Reserves The Right To Refuse Acceptance Of Any Contractor Personnel At Any Time After Performance Begins, If Personal Or Professional Conduct Jeopardizes Patient Care Or Interferes With The Regular And Ordinary Operation Of The Facility. Breaches Of Conduct Include Intoxication Or Debilitation Resulting From Drug Use, Theft, Patient Abuse, Dereliction Or Negligence In Performing Directed Tasks, Or Other Conduct Resulting In Formal Complaints By Patient Or Other Staff Members To Designated Government Representatives. Standards For Conduct Shall Mirror Those Prescribed By Current Federal Personnel Regulations. The Co And Cor Shall Deal With Issues Raised Concerning Contractor S Conduct. The Final Arbiter On Questions Of Acceptability Is The Co. performance Standards: measure: Provider Quality Performance performance Requirement: All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Perform In Accordance With Clinical Standards standard: Oppe Documentation For All (100%) Staff Providing Services Under The Contract. All Staff (100%) Meet Standards aql: 100% Meet Standards surveillance Method: Oppe Data Pertinent To Care Performed For Each Provider Working Under This Contract. Oppe Data Will Review The Following Elements: patient Care Performance medical/clinical Knowledge practiced Based Learning And Improvement interpersonal And Communication Skills professionalism system Based Practice frequency: Annual measure: Qualifications Of Key Personnel performance Requirement: All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Board Certified/board Eligible Accordance With Abs Standards For General Surgery standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Are Board Certified/board Eligible aql: 100% surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection Of Qualification Documents frequency: Bi-annually measure: Scope Of Practice/privileging performance Requirement: Contractor S Physician(s) Perform Within Their Individual Scopes Of Practice/privileging standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Perform Within Their Scope Of Practice/privileges 100% Of The Time aql: 100% Contractor S Physician(s) Perform Within Their Scope Of Practice/privileges 100% Of The Time surveillance Method: Random Sampling Of Records frequency: Every 6 Months measure: Patient Access performance Requirement: The Contractor Shall Provide Contractor S Physician(s) In Accordance With The Operating Hours And Va Clinical Schedule Outlined In This Pws standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Are On Time And Available To Perform Services aql: Contractor S Physician(s) Is On-time And Available To Perform Services 95% Of The Time surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection Of Time And Attendance Sheets frequency: Daily measure: Patient Safety performance Requirement: Patient Safety Incidents Shall Be Reported Using Va Patient Safety Reporting System. All Incidents Reported Immediately (within 24 Hours.) standard: All (100%) Of Patient Safety Incidents Are Reported Using Va Patient Safety Reporting System Within 24 Hours Of Incident aql: 100% Of Patient Safety Incidents Are Reported Using Va Patient Safety Reporting System Within 24 Hours Of Incident surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection frequency: Daily measure: Maintains Licensing, Registration, And Certification performance Requirement: Updated Licensing, Registration And Certification Shall Be Provided As They Are Renewed. Licensing And Registration Information Kept Current standard: All (100%) Licensing, Registration(s) And Certification(s) For Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Provided As They Are Renewed. Licensing And Registration Information Kept Current aql: 100% Licensing, Registration(s) And Certification(s) For Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Provided As They Are Renewed. Licensing And Registration Information Kept Current. No Acceptable Deviation. surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection frequency: Annually measure: Mandatory Training performance Requirement: Contractor Shall Complete All Required Training On Time Per Facility Policy standard: All (100%) Of Required Training Is Complete On Time By Contractor S Physician(s) aql: 95% Completions surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection Or Random Sampling frequency: Annually measure: Privacy, Confidentiality And Hipaa performance Requirement: Contractor Is Aware Of All Laws, Regulations, Policies And Procedures Relating To Privacy, Confidentiality And Hipaa And Complies With All Standards Zero Breaches Of Privacy Or Confidentiality standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Comply With All Laws, Regulations, Policies And Procedures Relating To Privacy, Confidentiality And Hipaa aql: 100% Compliance surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection; Contractor Shall Provide Evidence Of Annual Training Required By The Facility, Reports Violations Per Va Handbook 6500.6 frequency: Annually registration With Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System as Prescribed In Far Part 42.15, The Va Evaluates Contractor Past Performance On All Contracts That Exceed The Simplified Acquisition Threshold And Shares Those Evaluations With Other Federal Government Contract Specialists And Procurement Officials. The Far Requires That The Contractor Be Provided An Opportunity To Comment On Past Performance Evaluations Prior To Each Report Closing. To Fulfill This Requirement Va Uses An Online Database, Cpars, Which Is Maintained By The Naval Sea Logistics Center In Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Cpars Has Connectivity With The Past Performance Information Retrieval System (ppirs) Database, Which Is Available To All Federal Agencies. Ppirs Is The System Used To Collect And Retrieve Performance Assessment Reports Used In Source Selection Determinations And Completed Cpars Report Cards Transferred To Ppirs. Cpars Also Includes Access To The Federal Awardee Performance And Integrity Information System (fapiis). Fapiis Is A Web-enabled Application Accessed Via Cpars For Contractor Responsibility Determination Information. each Contractor Whose Contract Award Is Estimated To Exceed The Simplified Acquisition Threshold Requires A Cpars Evaluation. A Government Focal Point Will Register Your Contract Within Thirty Days After Contract Award And, At That Time, You Will Receive An Email Message With A User Id (to Be Used When Reviewing Evaluations). Additional Information Regarding The Evaluation Process Can Be Found At Www.cpars.gov Or If You Have Any Questions, You May Contact The Customer Support Desk @ Dsn: 684-1690 Or Comm: 207-438-1690. for Contracts With A Period Of One Year Or Less, The Co Will Perform A Single Evaluation When The Contract Is Complete. For Contracts Exceeding One Year, The Co Will Evaluate The Contractor S Performance Annually. Interim Reports Will Be Filed Each Year Until The Last Year Of The Contract, When The Final Report Will Be Completed. The Report Shall Be Assigned In Cpars To The Contractor S Designated Representative For Comment. The Contractor Representative Will Have Sixty (60) Days To Submit Any Comments And Re-assign The Report To The Co. failure For The Contractor S Representative To Respond To The Evaluation Within Those Sixty (60) Days, Will Result In The Government S Evaluation Being Placed On File In The Database With A Statement That The Contractor Failed To Respond; The Contractor S Representative Will Be Locked Out Of The Evaluation And May No Longer Send Comments. government Responsibilities: va Support Personnel, Services Or Equipment: Not Needed contract Administration/performance Monitoring: After Award Of Contract, All Inquiries And Correspondence Relative To The Administration Of The Contract Shall Be Addressed To: (enter Contract Administration If Not Already Listed In Another Area- List The Title (not Name) And Contact Information For Cor, Clinical Point Of Contact, And Any Other Relevant Personnel Involved). co Responsibilities: the Co Is The Only Person Authorized To Approve Changes Or Modify Any Of The Requirements Of This Contract. The Contractor Shall Communicate With The Co On All Matters Pertaining To Contract Administration. Only The Co Is Authorized To Make Commitments Or Issue Any Modification To Include (but Not Limited To) Terms Affecting Price, Quantity Or Quality Of Performance Of This Contract. the Co Shall Resolve Complaints Concerning Contractor Relations With The Government Employees Or Patients. The Co Is Final Authority On Validating Complaints. In The Event The Contractor Effects Any Such Change At The Direction Of Any Person Other Than The Co Without Authority, No Adjustment Shall Be Made In The Contract Price To Cover An Increase In Costs Incurred As A Result Thereof. in The Event That Contracted Services Do Not Meet Quality And/or Safety Expectations, The Best Remedy Will Be Implemented, To Include But Not Limited To A Targeted And Time Limited Performance Improvement Plan; Increased Monitoring Of The Contracted Services; Consultation Or Training For Contractor Personnel To Be Provided By The Va; Replacement Of The Contract Personnel And/or Renegotiation Of The Contract Terms Or Termination Of The Contract. cor Responsibilities: the Cor Shall Be The Va Official Responsible For Verifying Contract Compliance. After Contract Award, Any Incidents Of Contractor Noncompliance As Evidenced By The Monitoring Procedures Shall Be Forwarded Immediately To The Co. the Cor Will Be Responsible For Monitoring The Contractor S Performance To Ensure All Specifications And Requirements Are Fulfilled. Quality Improvement Data That Will Be Collected For Ongoing Monitoring Includes But Is Not Limited To: Enter Data That May Be Collected. the Cor Will Maintain A Record-keeping System Of Services By Electronical Fileinvoice Payment Process System (ipps). The Cor Will Review This Data Monthly When Invoices Are Received And Certify All Invoices For Payment By Comparing The Hours Documented On The Va Record-keeping System And Those On The Invoices. Any Evidence Of The Contractor's Non-compliance As Evidenced By The Monitoring Procedures Shall Be Forwarded Immediately To The Co. the Cor Will Review And Certify Monthly Invoices For Payment. If In The Event The Contractor Fails To Provide The Services In This Contract, Payments Will Be Adjusted To Compensate The Government For The Difference. all Contract Administration Functions Will Be Retained By The Va. special Contract Requirements: reports/deliverables: The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Complying With All Reporting Requirements Established By The Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Assuring The Accuracy And Completeness Of All Reports And Other Documents As Well As The Timely Submission Of Each. Contractor Shall Comply With Contract Requirements Regarding The Appropriate Reporting Formats, Instructions, Submission Timetables, And Technical Assistance As Required. the Following Are Brief Descriptions Of Required Documents That Must Be Submitted By Contractor: Upon Award; Weekly; Monthly; Quarterly ; Annually, Etc. Identified Throughout The Pws And Is Provided Here As A Guide For Contractor Convenience. If An Item Is Within The Pws And Not Listed Here, The Contractor Remains Responsible For The Delivery Of The Item. note To Contracting: These Items Must Be Described In 52.212-1 Addendum To Instructions To Offerors what submit As Noted submit To quality Control Plan: Description And Reporting Reflecting The Contractor S Plan For Meeting Of Contract Requirements And Performance Standards upon Proposal And As Frequently As Indicated In The Performance Standards co other Than Cost And Price Information Supporting Proposed Physician Rate (required For Affiliate Onsite Hourly- Remove If It Does Not Apply) upon Proposal, To Submit Epa Request, Upon Change In Key Personnel co copy Of Subcontracting Plan Is Required For All Large Businesses. Copy Of Contractor Certification Statement If No Subcontracting Possibilities Exist upon Proposal And As Updated co copies Of Any And All Licenses, Board Certifications, Npi, To Include Primary Source Verification Of All Licensed And Certified Staff upon Proposal And Upon Renewal Of Licenses And Upon Renewal Of Option Periods Or Change Of Key Personnel co With Proposal; Renewal Submitted To Vetpro System certification That Staff List Has Been Compared To Oig List upon Proposal And Upon New Hires co proof Of Indemnification And Medical Liability Insurance upon Proposal And Upon Renewals co certificates Of Completion For Cyber Security And Patient Privacy Training Courses before Receiving An Account On Va Network And Annual Training And New Hires. co acls/bls Certification upon Award And Every Two Years After Award cor contingency Plan For Replacing Key Personnel To Maintain Services As Required Under The Terms Of The Contract upon Proposal And As Updated cor billing: invoice Requirements And Supporting Documentation: Supporting Documentation And Invoice Must Be Submitted No Later Than The Last Workday Of The Month. Subsequent Changes Or Corrections Shall Be Submitted By Separate Invoice. In Addition To Information Required For Submission Of A Proper Invoice In Accordance With Far 52.212-4 (g), All Invoices Must Include: name And Address Of Contractor invoice Date And Invoice Number contract Number And Purchase/task Order Number date Of Service contractor S Physician(s) (name Of Contractor S Employee) hourly Rate quantity Of Hours Worked total Price vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods: invoices Will Be Electronically Submitted To The Tungsten Website At Https://www.tungstenautomation.com/. Tungsten Automation Direct Vendor Support Number Is 877-489-6135 For Va Contracts. The Va-fsc Pays All Associated Transaction Fees For Va Orders. During Implementation (technical Set-up) Tungsten Automation Will Confirm Your Taxpayer Id Number With The Va-fsc. This Process Can Take Up To 5 Business Days To Complete To Ensure Your Invoice Is Automatically Routed To Your Certifying Official For Approval And Payment. To Successfully Submit An Invoice To Va-fsc Please Review How To Create An Invoice Within The How To Guides. All Invoices Submitted Through Tungsten Automation To The Va-fsc Should Mirror The Current Submission Of Invoice. Clarification Of Additional Requirements Should Be Confirmed With Your Certifying Official (your Co Or Buyer). Payment Will Only Be Made For Actual Services Rendered. Payments Shall Be Made Monthly In Arrears. The Va-fsc Requires Specific Information In Compliance With The Prompt Pay Act And Business Requirements. The Contractor Shall Be Reimbursed Upon Receipt Of A Proper Invoice. For Additional Information, Please Contact: tungsten Support phone: 1-877-489-6135 website: Https://www.tungstenautomation.com/ department Of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp â  reduction In Services: This Is A Fixed Quantity Contract For A Specified Number Of Hours. If, At The End Of The Pop, The Government Has Not Utilized The Total Number Of Hours Required Under This Contract Because Of A Change In Its Requirements, The Parties Agree That They Will Attempt To Negotiate In Good Faith A Contract Modification Reducing The Scope Of The Contract With A Corresponding Adjustment In The Total Contract Price. In No Event Will The Va Pay For Hours That Exceed The Total Number Of Hours Specified In The Contract For The Pop. payments In Full/no Billing Va Beneficiaries: The Contractor Shall Accept Payment For Services Rendered Under This Contract As Payment In Full. Va Beneficiaries Shall Not Under Any Circumstances Be Charged Nor Their Insurance Companies Charged For Services Rendered By The Contractor, Even If Va Does Not Pay For Those Services. This Provision Shall Survive The Termination Or Ending Of The Contract. to The Extent That The Veteran Desires Services Which Are Not A Va Benefit Or Covered Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Contractor Must Notify The Veteran That There Will Be A Charge For Such Service And That The Va Will Not Be Responsible For Payment. the Contractor Shall Not Bill, Charge, Collect A Deposit From, Seek Compensation, Remuneration, Or Reimbursement From, Or Have Any Recourse Against, Any Person Or Entity Other Than Va For Services Provided Pursuant To This Contract. It Shall Be Considered Fraudulent For The Contractor To Bill Other Third-party Insurance Sources (including Medicare) For Services Rendered To Veteran Enrollees Under This Contract. contractor Security Requirements (va Handbook 6500.6): Pulled From Ecms, Team Should Select Language From Each Section As Applicable.