Questions and Answers.pdf

RFQ#: 36C25922Q0345

Questions and Answers

1. Where should responses to the RFQ be sent?

Answer: Responses to the RFQ shall be submitted to Matt Zorch via email at paul.zorch@va.gov.

2. Is there an expectation of discount from the CMS fee schedule? Due to the inflation, if we aren’t able to offer any discounts, would we be notified of a rejection due to this and offered an opportunity to reevaluate or do we only have the one opportunity to submit? According to what I have read it appears that only one submission is allowed; my primary question is if there is a discount expectation?

Answer: Reimbursement rates are based on Medicare rates published on CMS.gov and a discount is expected to be able to do business with the VA. The exact amount of discount depends on various factors including population demand need for that zip code, rurality locations, number of overall locations, quality of clinical services/lab, etc.

3. What is the base pay rate for the L7520?

Answer: Pay for L7520 would be the assigned Medicare reimbursement, then adding the negotiated discount rate.

4. In the Statement of Work, section 6.2 It states: Contractor performance shall be monitored by the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) located in Section X. Is section X referring to Section X - 52.212-2 of the Solicitation? I don’t see Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan listed there. Is this something I need to be concerned about?

Answer: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, if utilized, will be determined upon contract award.

5. Should the responses to the RFQ be submitted in Word or PDF format?

Answer: Please submit responses in PDF format.

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