Facilitators Training for Organizational Development

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care FacilityFacilitators Training for Organizational DevelopmentSolicitation No: IHS5419299Issue Date: 02/05/2019Closing Date: 02/15/2019****** THIS IS A TOTAL BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE*******This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Navajo Area Indian Health Services, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF), Health Promotion Department is requesting for submittal of offers for a contractor to provide technical assistance and Facilitators Training for Organizational Development. The contract shall provide services in strict accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance Date of Award to 09/30/2019.The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care

Facility (CCHCF) is based in Chinle, Arizona (Northeast Arizona near Canyon De Chelly National Monument). The CCHCF is a 60 bed hospital which serves as the health care hub for the region. The medical staff includes Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, General Surgeons, OB/GYN's, Anesthesiologists, and a Psychiatrist. In addition to routine outpatient and inpatient primary care, services available to our patients include: Adult Intensive Care, General Surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), routine and operative Obstetrics, and 24-Hour Emergency Room Services. Health care services are provided to approximately 37,000 active users.EVALUATION CRITERIAThe Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to the contractor(s) whose quote represents the Best Value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, the following Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Capabilities, Logistics, Experience, and Qualifications. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The socio-economic status of an offeror may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value.OFFER CONTENTTo be considered for award, your offer shall include all the following documents.1.) Complete and sign the attached Pricing Schedule. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiations.2.) Past Performance: Provide evidence in experience in providing services of similar scope and complexity to the Federal Government nor other large commercial/government entities within the last three (3) years of operation.3.) Capabilities: Provide evidence such as studies proving their curriculum has worked effectively in other areas.4.) Logistics: Provide Plan of Action on how services will be phased and delivered.5.) Experience: Provide evidence that your offer meets the requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).6.) Qualifications: Provide information on key personnel who meet the Qualifications as listed in Section 6.0 of the PWS. Provide curriculum vitae, degrees, and resumes.OFFER SUBMITTALEmail your offer to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Tovarai Tenorio, Contract Specialist, 928-674-7474, tovarai.tenorio@ihs.gov Questions may be submitted in writing via email 5 days prior to RFQ Closing Date. Question made via telephone are not acceptable.CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses:352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006)352.224-70 Privacy Act (DEC 2015)352.226-1 Indian Preference (DEC 2015)352.226-2 Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015)352.237-75 Key Personnel (DEC 2015)352.237-70 Pro-Children Act. (DEC 2015)Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.(b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understand, and comply with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. (End of clause)352.237-71 Crime Control Act of 1990-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec 2015)(a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), imposes responsibilities on certain individuals who, while engaged in a professional capacity or activity, as defined in the Act, on Federal land or in a federally-operated (or contracted) facility, learn of facts that give the individual reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse.(b) The Act designates covered professionals as those persons engaged in professions and activities in eight different categories including, but not limited to, teachers, social workers, physicians, dentists, medical residents or interns, hospital personnel and administrators, nurses, health care practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists, emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, alcohol or drug treatment personnel, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, child care workers and administrators, and commercial film and photo processors. The Act defines the term child abuse as the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.(c) Accordingly, any person engaged in a covered profession or activity under an HHS contract or subcontract, regardless of the purpose of the contract or subcontract, shall immediately report a suspected child abuse incident in accordance with the provisions of the Act. If a child is suspected of being harmed, the appropriate State Child Abuse Hotline, local child protective services (CPS), or law enforcement agency shall be contacted. For more information about where and how to file a report, the Childhelp USA, National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) shall be called. Any covered professional failing to make a timely report of such incident shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.(d) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997)(a) It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered, including by example, the Contractor's professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employees or agents. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $3,000,000 aggregate.(b) An apparently successful offeror, upon request by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish prior to contract award evidence of its insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by paragraph (a) of this clause.(c) Liability insurance may be on either an occurrences basis or on a claims-made basis. If the policy is on a claims-made basis, an extended reporting endorsement (tail) for a period of not less than 3 years after the end of the contract term must also be provided.(d) Evidence of insurance documenting the required coverage for each health care provider who will perform under this contract shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of services under this contract. If the insurance is on a claims-made basis and evidence of an extended reporting endorsement is not provided prior to the commencement of services, evidence of such endorsement shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the expiration of this contract. Final payment under this contract shall be withheld until evidence of the extended reporting endorsement is provided to the Contracting Officer.(e) The policies evidencing required insurance shall also contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. If, during the performance period of the contract the Contractor changes insurance providers, the Contractor must provide evidence that the Government will be indemnified to the limits specified in paragraph (a) of this clause, for the entire period of the contract, either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies.(f) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts under this contract for health care services and shall require such subcontractors to provide evidence of and maintain insurance in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2016)52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015)52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013)52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub-Contractors (Dec 2013)52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984)52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to comply with HIPAA in the provision of health care to IHS patients. HIPAA was implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160 and 164. Accordingly, all health care providers, including contracted health care providers are required to comply with HIPAA requirements (Full text will be furnished upon request).ATTACHMENTS:1.) Performance Work Statement (PWS)2.) Pricing Schedule