Q--Opthamology Services

This procurement is enacted to provide/acquire Opthamology Services at the USPHS Indian Health Service, Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital on the Crow Indian Reservation in Crow Agency, Montana. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.1 and FAR 37.104 Personal Services. The IHS intends on awarding a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for one (1) base year, with an option to renew the contract for four (4) additional years. Prospective contractors are requested to provide an offer for the base year and each successive option years. MAJOR DUTIES: Specific work duties and services that the contractor shall provide under this contract shall provide include, but not be limited to the following: Adheres to established Indian Health Service hospital and health care policy and procedure related to job function. Specific Opthamology Services shall include, but not be limited to the following: Consultant Services; Retinal Evaluations; One or more CE presentations; General Eye Examinations; Cataract Evaluations; Epilation; Diabetic Examinations; Foreign Body RemovalCorneal Evaluations; Punctal Plug Procedures. Contractor must provide a documented, clearly defined path of referral for hospital care of the normal opthalmology patients as well as for the patient who develops complications after eye surgery or non-surgical emergency cases. Contractor shall provide a documented plan of care for ocular surgeries at a designated healthcare facility that has adequate personnel in nursing, anesthesia, and surgical providers. If appropriate, provide consultation to family practice, general surgery, psychiatry and pediatric services. Performs patient evaluations in order to develop an appropriate plan of care and realistic functional goals for each patient, adhering to policy and procedures and standards of care. Re-evaluates patient at appropriate intervals, modifying and changing treatment programs as indicated. Provides treatment based on the plan of care to meet functional goals utilizing the physician?s knowledge, experience and skills. Conducts patient/family education in a collaborative manner to ensure an understanding of physical therapy treatment and to integrate patient/family needs into the rehabilitation process. Practices safety precautions for patients and staff. Provides safety precautions for patients and staff. Provide recommendations for discharge planning. Documents treatment provided, patients response, progress and educational outcomes per policy and procedures. Completes discharge summary in a timely manner per policy and procedure. Develops/revises educational materials for patients, family members, staff and/or community agencies. Ensures that appropriate compensation for and maintenance of services, equipment and supplies is provided for according to policy and procedure. Assists with Performance Improvement and Risk Management activities. Maintains patient/family confidentiality. Utilizes age appropriate evaluation techniques, teaching skills and interpersonal communication skills. Maintains professionalism and ethical standards within established guidelines. Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement and practices. Assesses adult patients and develops a care plan based on physical and psycho-social status and on the needs of the patient, using knowledge of full range of community health nursing principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of and ability to treat chronic health problems; ability to counsel and teach; ability to assess and treat minor illnesses; ability to provide preventive care; ability to take medical histories; and knowledge of professional nursing principles. Using such knowledge and abilities, employee takes appropriate histories of individuals and families; performs examinations; and orders appropriate laboratory tests, ancillary services, procedures, and specialty referrals. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents will need to be included in your proposal/application. 1.) A Resume or an OF 612 Application for Federal Employment and OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment 2.) College transcripts; conferred degrees and certified training in this field. 3.) BIA Form 4432-Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), if applicable, if not, disregard. 4.) Two (2) letters of reference from current or previous employers. 5.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Applicants must describe their present/previous experiences with the following KSA evaluation requirements in their application/proposal. 6.) Best value price evaluation criteria submitted by the contractor. An indication as to what hourly rate the contractor is willing to work for. 7.) Credentialing Documents, Requirements and any degrees conferred by an accredited agency. 8.) Required Questionnaire for Child Care Positions 9.) Copies of Unrestricted Licenses; Copy Board Certificate or Board Admissibility 10.) A statement of contractor health status 11.) A statement of professional sanctions regarding licenses or medical staff privileges Prospective contractors can request a copy of the RFQ Package at the address, email and phone contained in this package. This is an Open Market procurement for all small business concerns. It is the contractor?s responsibility to ensure that their bid proposal arrives at the designated IHS facility listed below in order for their proposal to be considered. FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Submit your proposal to the following mail address: USPHS Indian Health Service, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107-6600, Attention: Jay Windy Boy, Purchasing Agent or at the Physical Mailing address at USPHS Indian Health Service, 2900 4th Avenue North ? Room 304, Attention: Jay Windy Boy, Purchasing Agent, Billings, Montana 59101.