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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SRC) only for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted ... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SRC) only for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this SRC Notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a licensed Optometrist and applicable staff with appropriate training as needed to meet the workload needs of the VA Health Care System for the purpose of treating and evaluating all Veteran patient prescriptions provided by the Optometry or Ophthalmology clinics or other network provider. The staff must meet licensing/certification requirements. A contingency plan shall be in place to insure adequate contractor coverage (licensed/certified staff) in the event of contractor sickness, vacations, termination of employment etc. When the staff is selected by the contractor, the CO and facility Clinical COR will have discretion on the selected applicant regarding the person having suitable experience, qualifications, training, and security clearance to meet the workload at the location. The staff must successfully complete the vendor and VA background requirements, new employee orientation to VA procedures, and mandatory training. requirements. If any of these areas are deficient, the contract staff shall be unable to work at the VA location. Contractor staff performing on site at a VA facility shall always dress in a professional manner and wear appropriate identification in the performance of their duties and while on Government Facility Grounds. The current contract with FED Biz Advisor, LLC is due to expire December 31, 2022. The Government anticipates making a firm-fixed price (five-year IDIQ) contract for this requirement with five ordering periods to begin January 1, 2023. Please note: the actual start date depends on completion of credentialing & backgrounds (to include VETPRO) and initiated background investigation. Seeking two highly qualified Optometrist(s) and three Ophthalmic Health Technician(s)/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). The below lists the minimum requirements (subject to change): CLIN 1001 The Optometrist(s) shall: Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders, conditions and any emergent conditions. Answer beneficiary questions related to exams, prescriptions any pre-operative/ post-operative questions and care. Conduct routine eye examinations, as well as visual field tests Conduct vision tests ordered in a standard vision exam. Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications. All providers are required to have completed an ACOE-approved optometry residency program. Must validate evidence of professional and clinical background enough to be deemed equivalent to an approved residency program experience. Required to be certified by The American Board of Optometry certification Required to maintain certification through the utilization of organizations such as the American Board of Physician Specialties. Must have the ability and credentialing to diagnose and treat eye-related disorders and conditions Maintain professional customer relations. Meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a well-mannered, tactful, and respectful manner. Provide the customer with accurate information according to established policies and procedures. Work closely with COR and staff members regarding administrative issues as early as possible once issues are discovered. Must ensure that all clinical privileges are up to date with the National Standards. Responsible for maintaining communications and emails on a weekly basis Must comply with current standards for medical record documentation, residency management, professional accountability, and administrative responsibilities outlined in this performance work statement. Must be accountable for completing chart audits, ASSIST, and EPARS Must possess knowledge of the following: instruments, devices, pharmaceutical agents procedures with the purpose of investigating, examining, treating, diagnosing or correcting visual defects or abnormal conditions of the human eye such as but not limited to: Keratometer Pachymeter Microkeratome Lasers Phoropter Ophthalmoscope Retinal Camera. Snellen Chart Tonometer both Applanation and Tonopen Retinoscope. VT 1 Vision Screener Slit lamp Indirect and Direct Ophthalmometers Spectacle lens measurement automated and manual Prescriptions must be entered by a VA licensed optometrist or VA authorized designee. Prescriptions must be electronically linked to a VA clinical exam note, VA electronic order, or VA authorized appointment for use in the performance of this contract. Must possess knowledge and clinical experience in order to prescribe lenses, devices containing lenses, prisms, tints, contact lenses, orthoptics, vision training, pharmaceutical agents, low vision aids and other prosthetic devices to correct, relieve, or treat defects or abnormal conditions or the human eye. Other duties as commensurate. Contractor Personnel Elements of Competence: Contractor personnel shall have the ability to interpret, prescribe and dispense prescriptions using appropriate lens strength, corrections and facial frame measurements. Including eye measurements for contact lenses. Contractor personnel must be able to fulfill the following requirements: a. Identify anomalies in a prescription and implement the appropriate course of action. b. Identify possible errors in a prescription and follow the appropriate course of action. c. Identify and explain any problems which may occur from the given prescription and offers solutions, for example, aniseikonia, anisometropia. d. Must refer and consult with other health care providers within the medical center as indicated. e. Measure and verify that the lenses are correctly fitted to the orbit of the eye. f. Must have comprehension and knowledge of screening procedures necessary to assist in proper routing of patients to appropriate health care providers. g. Demonstrate correct prescriptions; understand the following lens parameters: lens form, design, materials, coatings and tints, prism. h. Manage non-tolerance cases. i. Address problems to include verifying Rx. j. Must be accountable for educating patients, residents, students and staff. regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation, including participation in the clinical supervision of optometry residents and student externs. CLIN 1002 Ophthalmology Health Technician Responsibilities: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES Ophthalmology Health Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) may perform many direct patient care services under the supervision of Ophthalmologists. Qualifications: Certification: All applicants must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). The COA certification is JCAHPO s entry-level certification examination for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) Offeror s response to this Notice shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information: Offeror s company name, EDPI (formally known as DUNS), Federal Tax ID, address, point of contact, title, phone number, and email address Offeror s capability to meet this requirement including any current contracts (Civilian or Government). Response must show clear and convincing evidence that your company has the capabilities and qualification to provide this service to be considered as a source. SDVOSB and VOSB shall also show evidence that they will perform 51% of the work (additional 5 pages allowed). All parties are asked to identify any subcontracts that shall also be utilized. Offeror s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Woman Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned (VOSB) must be verified with the seal in VetBiz to be considered as a source. Same for/with subcontractor. Note, if applicable, GSA/FSS contract number AND/OR Open Market, as this is notice is being posted to both eBUY and SAM for the purposes of market research. Does your company already have contract staff available? Local to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA? The NAICS code is 561320, Temporary Help Services, applies and the Size Standard is $30.0 million. Responses must be received by no later than 12:00 pm Central Time, October 14, 2022, and emailed to Michaela.brown@va.gov using 36C25622Q1623 New Orleans in the subject line. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. All interested parties are reminded to be current with their registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://wdolhome.sam.gov/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.