Questions and Responses 36C25623Q0848-53ft MMU and semi tractor.pdf

Questions and Responses

36C25623Q0848 (53ft MMU and Semi-tractor)

1. Are you looking for only a trailer? Or trailer and RV? So of language references a trailer and other parts calls out specifics about an RV.

Response #1: Government requires contractor to build a 53 foot trailer mobile medical

Unit with components and accessories per the Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Cabinets – Can you confirm the cabinets can be wood (quality plywood and laminate) or metal. Most clients will work with want a high quality wood with laminate.

Response #2: Government requires all cabinets to be constructed of stainless steel.

Contractor shall provide illustration/design and specification with technical quote. SOW revised to delete and or cabinet grade plywood with laminate finish.

3. Do you have specific details on the IPAD function for the trailer? Is this a “Nice to have” or “must have” items.

Response #3: Contractor is building the requirement and shall provide the Government pictures/design and specification for recommendation for propose Mobile Medical

Unit. Government seeking a wireless IPAD or equivalent device to control all aspects of the unit. One may be used for deployment of the unit and one maybe used for internal controls.

4. Semi-tractor – We will not build the semi-tractor do you still want us to provide it?

Response #4: Government requirement is for Contractor to provide all labor, supervision, equipment design, delivery, training, shipping and personnel to provide a semi-tractor to transport and build a 53 foot trailer mobile medical Unit with components and accessories per the Statement of Work (SOW).

5. Exam Rooms – To confirm, is it (3) exam rooms and 4th Flex room?

Response #5: Government requires (3) exam rooms with one a flex room for other patient care specialties.

6. Exam Tables – Do you have a specific make and model you require?

Response #6: Contractor design and build to meet the government requirement per this

Solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW).

7. Lab Area – Typical is countertop, with outlets for medical client supplied medical testing gear. We’ll include a fridge and freezer. Do you require something specific

Response #7: Contractor design and build to meet the government requirement per this

Solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW). With Refrigerator and Freezer with a separate location for vaccines.

8. Flex Room - Portable X-ray capability. Do you have specifics on the Xray you’ll provide and use?

Response #8: Contractor design and build to meet the government requirement per this

Solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW). No specifics, but the room must be shielded

(flex room)

9. Reference para III. What size generator is required or is it for us to recommend based on expected load?

Response #9: Generator must be below the noise level attenuation and quiet for patient care areas.

10. Reference para III. What medical equipment is required?

Response #10: Mobile storable carts with blood pressure, pulse oximeter, temperature, AED (automated external defibrillator).

11. Reference para VI. What size or capacity of refrigerators and freezer are required?

Response #11: Design compatible to the unit and specimen and lab refrigerator and freezer and one separate for vaccines.

12. Reference para VII. Is this statement referencing the size of a TV? “75 plus outside TV”?

Should it say “75” inch or larger outside TV”?

Response #12: 75” inch or larger outside TV

13. Reference para XII. Is the statement “automatic leveling capabilities”, in regard to the trailer?

Response #13: Yes automatic hydraulic leveling

14. Reference para XIII. Reference bullet d, is a fiberglass roof required? From our experience, an aluminum roof withstands time and the elements better than fiberglass, especially if it is going to be walked on.

Response #14: Government require a fiber glass roof.

15. Reference para XIII. Reference bullet d., how many personnel are expected to be walking on the roof at any given time (this affects the construction of the roof)?

Response #15: three to four

16. Reference para XIII. Reference bullet e., gutters on a roof are one manufacturers design technique and tend to hold water when the trailer is level. How do you feel about just having the roof to be crowned for water run-off?

Response #16: Government is seeking a design to prevent water from running off on the awning and in front of the doors. Gutters help especially because the AC units are on the roof and usually run a line to keep it from the above.

17. Reference para XIII. Reference bullet f., air conditioners installed on the roof allow for water leakage issues. How do you feel about the use of commercial air conditioners be mounted on the front or rear of the trailer?

Response #17: Government is open to that option; contractor shall submit design for government to view and the generator.

18. Reference para XV. Reference bullet d seems to be a combination of requirements.

Please clarify. Also, can you explain the reason for the soundproof roof to be made out of fiber?

Response #18: Yes, This helps with outside noise and it will uphold as a lot of communication equipment will be required to be on the roof.

19. Reference para XV Reference bullet g, requiring this thickness of plywood floor sounds like only one manufacturer can compete for this work, preventing competition for this opportunity.

Response #19: Contractor design and build to meet the government requirement per this

Solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW). Contractor design and build may require an alternate thickness/option. Contractor can communicate in their technical quote with its designs, drawings or illustrations.

20. Reference para XVI. If there is a preferred item or manufactured product, please provide.

The specifics listed in the paragraph are manufacturing techniques and not an operational requirement. For example, reference bullet g., the requirement for drawers “to be assembles using a modified dovetail process” is a manufacturing technique. Please advise.

Response #20: Contractor design and build to meet the government requirement per this

Solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW). Contractor design and build may require an alternate drawer to meet the requirement, contractor can communicate in their technical quote.