Q--Outpatient Treatment of Hansen's Disease

The National Hansen's Disease Programs intends to award contracts for outpatient treatment of Hansen's Disease (HD) in the following locations where the disease is prevalent: Tampa FL, Springdale AR and Atlanta or Athens GA. The contractor will provide all facilities, management, supervision, personnel, equipment and supplies. One contract is anticipated for each geographic location. Services to be provided include: patient assessment, diagnostic studies, treatment, consultant services (Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Orthotics, Physical Therapy, Podiatry) laboratory services, patient, professional, and community education. The initial period of performance will be for one year beginning with the date of contract award, with two one-year options anticipated. This acquisition is being conducted under full and open competition. The agency will consider proposals from all responsible sources. The solicitation document (RFP) will be posted at www.fedbizopps.gov on or before May 5, 2011 and can be downloaded by looking under the main menu for HHS/office - Health Resources and Services Administration/locations-HRSA/BPHC/National Hansen's Disease Programs. The closing date for receipt of proposals will be approximately thirty (30) days after issuance/posting of the RFP. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the site for amendments to the solicitation. The NAICS code for this requirement is 622110. The contact person for this acquisition is Suzanne Shumate, contact@example.gov FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000. HRSA/BPHC/NHDP, 1770 Physicians Park Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70816. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.