Solicitation 10-258-SOL-00025 Responses to Questions.docx

Solicitation 10-258-SOL-00025 – Orthopedic Surgeon Services

Responses to Questions

1. Is this a new or follow-on requirement?

This is a re-competition of a previous requirement.

2. Who is the incumbent?

The incumbent is Ronnie Mathews, M.D.

3. Are they eligible to recomplete?

Yes

4. Can you please provide prior award/expiration dates?

Base period was October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 with two one year options. The current option expires September 30, 2010.

5. What is the current contract value?

The total value is $180,000, including options.

6. What is the expected award date?

Award will be made prior to September 30, 2010.

7. Most surgeons specialize in either hand or feet; rarely both. Is there a possibility of wanting two doctors considering it is so rare?

We are requesting an orthopedist with experience with both the hands and feet.

8. Why is it that they have to have a fellowship in Hand Surgery yet it there is no mention of a similar fellowship for feet?

Performing tendon transfers and reconstructive surgery on the hand requires advanced skills and knowledge as opposed to the typical wound debridements/amputations performed on the feet.

9. Is there a research component in the position?

No.

10. If there’s research, what kind of support staff is available (i.e. dedicated research assistant, grant writing, etc.)?

See response to Question #9.

11. If there’s research, how many hours are dedicated to clinical time, OR time, and research time? What is the ratio of hours to each?

See response to Question #9.

12. What are the on-call responsibilities?

None.

13. Is this a consultant position or full time?

Consultant.

14. How many patients are assigned to this program?

20 Long term patients, approximately 100 outpatients

15. Does the position include working on weekends?

No.