B08_SOL_Exhibit_6_-_RFP_Questions_and_Answers-FINAL_0001.xlsx
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| No. | Question | Answer | RFP Section (if provided) | RFP Page Reference (if provided) | |
| 1 | Due to two observed holidays falling within this response period, we would like to request an extension of the proposal due date to allow for a complete and comprehensive response. | RFP has been extended 2 business days | 3.2 | 31 | |
| 2 | Please clarify section 3.11. In this section the first two bullet points seem to be specific to the laboratory testing of Specimens rather than the collections. | Agreed; the terms below were removed in Amend1 | |||
| • | Demonstration that the Offeror is a current HHS-Certified Lab for Urine and Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Federal Agencies and meets all the standards/requirements set forth in HHS mandatory guidelines (PWS Section 2.1). This has been removed in the revised RFP. |
| • | The ability to process 64,000 bodily fluids tests per year for the presence of at least the 5-drug panel (PWS Section 2.1). This has also been removed in the revised RFP. | ||||
| 3.11 | 36 | ||||
| 3 | In paragraph 3 of section 3.7.1, the RFP states "collection sites" and is requiring a "list of at least 50 addresses". Do these need to be physical collection sites or would on site collection services suffice? | On site collection services would suffice for this requirement "The Contractor shall demonstrate an existing network of international collection sites per PWS section 3.1.8. The Contractor shall provide a list of at least 50 addresses in their existing network sorted by city and country." | 3.7.1 | 34 | |
| 4 | In Exhibit 1, Section 3.1.12 Reports and Records and Section 3.3.5 Drug Testing System, there is reference to NARA General Records Schedule 1, Item 36 “Federal Workplace Drug Testing Program Files”. Should this be NARA General Records Schedule 2.7 Employee Health and Safety Records - Section: Drug-free Workplace Program Records, Items 100 through 131? | Yes, the PWS Exhibit has been updated to correct the reference to: | |||
| "NARA General Records Schedule 2.7 Employee Health and Safety Records - Section: Drug-free Workplace Program Records, Items 100 through 131." | Exhibit 1: 3.1.12 and 3.3.5 | 14 and 22 | |||
| 5 | In the document "Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines – July 2022", Section 1.0 – Information Technology and Cybersecurity Requirements - D. Cloud has a reference to “DOI cloud hosting program guidelines”. Can these guidelines be provided? | The Service Level Agreements (SLA) for DOI cloud hosting program guidelines have been supplied as Attachment x. However, Vendors should be aware that DOI is not seeking a cloud based solution. Although, if your solution is cloud based please use the SLAs and other terms to propose accordingly. | Information Technology Baseline Compliance contract guidelines - Section 1.0 – Information Technology and Cybersecurity Requirements - D. Cloud | 4 | |
| 6 | Is FedRAMP certification required? If FedRAMP is required, how long would be allowed to achieve certification once awarded? | It is not required for immediate performance but highly encouraged that FedRAMP certification be completed. On average it can take 12-24 months to achieve FedRAMP Certifications depending on vendor's documentation and ability to provide evidence to the FedRAMP PMO. | Information Technology Baseline Compliance contract guidelines - Section 1.0 - B. Requirements #2 | 3 | |
| 7 | In reference to section 3.1 Requirements - General: "This contract also provides for urine, oral fluid and breath (for breath alcohol testing) collections nationwide and internationally for a quantity o,000. Please confirm the error in quantity and that the total quantity of tests and results is as indicated in the pricing proposal? | The reference has been updated the correct figure of "64,000: tests. | Exhibit 1 PWS Section 3.1 | pg 2 | |
| 8 | Could you please provide the name of your contracted vendor for your laboratory analysis services? | The current incumbent is Quest Diagnostics until March 2023, however the new awardee for the companion contract of lab testing is schedule for Feb 2023. | |||
| 9 | Does your contracted vendor for laboratory services support DTS integration through HL7, XML or both? | Based upon existing information the DOI OCIO found, it appears connections could be made to support HL7 and/or XML, however the new award for the companion contract of lab testing is sheduled for Feb 2023. | |||
| 10 | What is your expected turn-around time for non-negative MRO reports? | 92% of negative or positve results provided within 6 business days of lab results is our curent metric. But there is capability for variance if there are contractor specific challenges. | |||
| 11 | What is expected response time for on-site international collections? | Please refer to Exhibit 5, Performance Objectives 3, 4, and 5. Vendor may also propose alternate response times that exceed the metrics in the Exhibit 5. | |||
| 12 | The pricing template does not include a line for breath alcohol testing fee. Per DOT regulations, both alcohol and drug testing must be performed in the event of a post-accident, reasonable suspicion and follow up. Does the "collections" and "quantities" in the pricing template include both drug and alcohol testing? | Yes, the price should include both drug and alcohol testing. For example, if a donor takes both an alcohol and drug test, the Vendor would be expected to submit two charges (preferably the same price) for that donor, with appropiate descriptions for the charges in the monthy financial report and invoice. | Exhibit 2 |
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