Q523--Perfusionist Service
ID: 36C25025Q0020Type: Solicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

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MEDICAL- SURGERY (Q523)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for Perfusionist Services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, with a contract valued at approximately $16 million. The procurement aims to provide on-site perfusion services for scheduled surgeries and emergency cases, exclusively set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Business entities. This contract is critical for ensuring high-quality healthcare services for veterans, with a performance period from February 16, 2025, to February 15, 2030. Interested bidders must submit their offers by December 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Karen Williams at Karen.Williams4@va.gov.

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    Karen WilliamsContract Specialist
    Karen.Williams4@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Perfusionist Services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. The requirement includes staffing for one Chief Perfusionist, two Staff Perfusionists, and one PRN Perfusionist, totaling significant annual service hours. All candidates must be certified professionals, having graduated from an accredited perfusion technology program. The contract includes one base year and four optional extension years, allowing for potential continuity of service at the government’s discretion. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about November 13, 2024, with responses required by December 4, 2024. This procurement reflects the VA's ongoing commitment to providing essential healthcare support to veterans, ensuring that qualified professionals are in place to meet the demands of perfusion services.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for perfusion services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The contract, valued at approximately $16 million, aims to provide on-site perfusion services and is exclusively set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Business entities. The contract period is from February 16, 2025, to February 15, 2030, covering staffing for scheduled surgeries and emergency cases. The contractor must deliver services adhering to national standards, provide a minimum of key personnel, including a Chief Perfusionist and two Staff Perfusionists, and ensure all healthcare providers are credentialed and privileged per VA regulations. The document also details qualifications, continuing education requirements, and infection control protocols that the contractor's staff must comply with to ensure high standards of care. Additionally, it emphasizes that the contractor is responsible for maintaining personnel records, confidentiality of patient information, and compliance with HIPAA regulations. The procurement process aligns with federal guidelines, ensuring a competitive approach for delivering essential healthcare services to veterans.
    The document is an amendment to solicitation 36C25025Q0020 for Perfusionist Services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It addresses questions from interested bidders and provides clarifications regarding contract details, bid submission requirements, and service expectations. Key points include the confirmation that the contract is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the incumbent vendor is Circulatory Services, Inc. The anticipated award date is mid-January 2025, with a performance start date of February 15, 2025. The amendment specifies that contractors are not permitted to provide transitional teams, on-call response times remain at 30 minutes, and perfusionists are required to be present even without scheduled cases. Moreover, it clarifies that the Cleveland VAMC will provide perfusion-related supplies and that there are ongoing obligations related to on-call services, with no additional charges for on-call hours. The amendment does not change the submission deadline for offers, which remains December 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. This document outlines expectations for potential contractors in delivering perfusion services within the established guidelines set by the VA. Overall, the amendment aims to streamline the procurement process while ensuring that all bidders have a clear understanding of the requirements and expectations for the services to be contractually delivered.
    The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for RFQ 36C25025Q0020 outlines the performance evaluation framework for contracted Perfusionist Services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The document describes the purpose of the QASP, which is to provide a systematic approach to assessing the contractor’s performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms. It details the roles of the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in overseeing this evaluation, as well as the responsibilities of contractor representatives. Performance standards and acceptable quality levels are defined for essential areas such as certification of personnel, patient access, safety incident reporting, and compliance with training regulations. Various surveillance methods, including direct observation and periodic inspection, will be employed to monitor these standards. The QASP specifies a procedure for documenting performance, corrective actions for deficiencies, and criteria for performance rating ranging from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory. Overall, the QASP acts as a "living document" ensuring that monitoring can adapt over time, capturing performance and providing accountability in the contractual relationship. This structured oversight is crucial in maintaining high-quality care for veterans while adhering to regulatory requirements and performance standards.
    The document outlines the procedures for addressing organizational conflicts of interest in healthcare contracts as prescribed in VAAR 809.507-1(b). The primary goal is to prevent situations that could impair impartiality or provide an unfair competitive advantage to contractors. Offerors must submit a statement detailing any past, present, or potential conflicts related to the contract services, including those of consultants and subcontractors. If identified, the contracting officer may disqualify an offeror unless the conflict can be mitigated. Failure to disclose conflicts may result in contract termination at no cost to the government. Attached is a certification form for contractors to affirm the absence of conflicts or to disclose relevant facts. This framework emphasizes the importance of transparency and integrity within government procurement processes for healthcare services, ensuring fair competition and safeguarding the interests of the government.
    The contractor certification form outlines the compliance requirements for contractors working with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. Contractors must adhere to federal laws related to the employment of non-immigrant foreign nationals, ensuring they do not hire individuals who are unauthorized or failing to maintain their legal immigration status. Compliance with E-Verify requirements, as stipulated by Executive Order 12989, is mandatory. Any failure to comply may lead to the prohibition of the non-compliant foreign worker from contributing to VA service activities, which could also result in contract termination for breach of conditions. Additionally, contractors are obligated to obtain similar compliance certifications from their subcontractors. The document emphasizes the seriousness of these compliance requirements and the potential legal repercussions for false certifications. This is positioned within the broader context of government RFPs and grants, emphasizing the critical need for lawful employment practices when delivering services to veterans.
    The document outlines the Contractor Rules of Behavior under the User Agreement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It emphasizes that contractors have no expectation of privacy regarding their access to VA information systems and that their activities may be monitored. Contractors must adhere to strict rules concerning the use of VA data, including compliance with security policies and procedures, safeguarding sensitive information, and using only authorized systems and software. Unauthorized access or attempts to alter information systems are prohibited and can result in legal repercussions. The User Agreement also stipulates guidelines for using non-VA technology resources, ensuring compliance with VA security standards. Additionally, contractors must report any security incidents and complete required training. The importance of protecting government property, maintaining confidentiality, and following established protocols is critical to uphold the integrity of VA operations and data security.
    The document is a Past Performance Questionnaire for evaluating a company's services in response to a federal Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Perfusionist Services under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 seeks feedback from previous purchasers to establish the company's performance history. Evaluators must provide detailed ratings (from Outstanding to Unacceptable) on various aspects of the company's performance, such as compliance with contract requirements, timeliness of reports, ability to hire qualified personnel, responsiveness to technical directions, and overall customer satisfaction. There are also inquiries regarding any significant issues, such as the issuance of notices or termination of contracts. The responses will influence the awarding of a contract and are confidential. The questionnaire is structured to solicit comprehensive evaluations from knowledgeable individuals, ensuring transparency and accountability in the vendor selection process for VA services.
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