36C24919R0181-0001001.docx

Questions and Answers (Attachment 1)

1. Is this a new Requirement?

Answer: NO

2. If not a new requirement please provide the incumbent contract number and award amount?

Answer: The current contract is only for 2 ultrasound technicians. We do not have the other technicians on contract currently. The current contract number is 36C24918C0021 and award amount is $684,960.00.

3. How many FTE’s are currently being used to fulfill the services requested?

Answer: 3 Ultrasound Technicians, 4 MRI Technicians, 3 IR Technicians, and 10 CT Technicians, all of which are VA employees.

4. While we note that the solicitation states Locums, will there be set schedules for the individuals expected to cover the hours illustrated in the schedule B?

Answer: Schedules may change, but reference PWS paragraph 4.2 for anticipated schedule.

5. What is the governments anticipated weeknight, weekend, and holiday on call schedule, and How many times per month does the government anticipate call backs?

Answer: Refer to PWS paragraph 4.2. Callbacks are as follows: MRI is approximately 1 to 2 times every three (3) months, Ultrasound is approximately 15 to 20 per month, mostly weekdays, Interventional is approximately 4 to 5 per month, and CT is No Call, 24/7 service. All after work hours are hard to distinguish between weeknights and weekends.

6. What will the team that the contract employees will be working with be comprised of (ie how many other technicians, nurses, etc…) Answer: Teams will comprise of in the MRI section – (4 MR Technicians, 2 Radiologists); IR Section – (3 IR Technicians, and 1 Radiologists, and 2 Nurses); CT Section – (10 CT Technicians, 1 Radiologists, and 2 Nurses); and Ultrasound Section – (2 Ultrasound Technicians, and 1 Radiologists).

7. Will the government allow key personnel past performance to be considered?

Answer: Yes, as part of their resume and qualifications under the technical factor.