This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, 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. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38 as corrected. This solicitation is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 621340, with a size standard of $7 million. All services shall be performed at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS), 1000 Locust Street, Reno, Nevada 89502. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by NLT 3:00 p.m. on February 23, 2010. For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail me at the above address or phone at (775) 328-1226. The Statement of Work and Price Schedule are as follows: 1. Scope of Work. 1.1 The contactor shall provide a Certified Recreational Therapist to perform recreational therapy services at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS), 1000 Locust Street, Reno, Nevada 89502. 2. Specific Contractor tasks include, but are not limited to: 2.1 The Contractor shall provide recreational therapist services from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, excluding holidays. No overtime is authorized. 2.2 Administer and document a Recreational needs assessment and Minimum Data Set (MDS) upon admission to the Community Living Center (CLC), and update assessment quarterly and annually for all residents. 2.3 Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being. 2.4 Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. 2.5 Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems. 2.6 Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy. 2.7 Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. 2.8 Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests. 2.9 Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities. 2.10 Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs. 2.11 Confer with members and participates of Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to plan and evaluate therapy programs. 2.12 Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening. 3. Qualifications. 3.1 The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the recreational therapist providing services under this contract is fully trained and completely competent to perform the required services covered by this contract. The recreational shall be/have at a minimum: 3.1.1 Bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation from an accredited university. 3.1.2 Certification as a Recreational Therapist from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or Activities Director. 3.1.3 Minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years in activities or programs for individuals and groups that require application of knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of recreational therapist and involve the use of therapeutic approaches to maintain the physical and/or mental health or to achieve the physical and/or mental rehabilitation of persons. PRICING: March 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010 Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Extended Amount 0001 Recreational Therapist 520 Hours $ $ CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Sep 2007). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2010) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, and 38 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) (Insert 30 days of the expiration of the contract) FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (Apr 1984) FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purposes of this clause, the blanks are filled in as http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm respectively. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (Dec 2009) VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (Dec 2009) VAAR 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 2008) For the purpose of this clause, insert $1,000,000.00. VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - Oct 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - Oct 2008) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this provision, the blanks are filled in as http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm respectively. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) For purposes of this clause the evaluation factors will be technical experience, relevant past performance, and price, all evaluation factors other than price, when combined, significantly more important than Price for tradeoff purposes. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with this offer. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) For the purposes of this provision the blank is filled in as Firm Fixed Price. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.271-70 Nondiscrimination in Services Provided to Beneficiaries (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.273-70 Late Offers (Jan 2003) VAAR 852.273-71 Alternate Negotiation Techniques (Jan 2003) VAAR 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (Jan 2003)

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