Q_A Document 9-30-2021.docx

Q&A Document 9/30/2021

Questions and Answers

Questions 1: Section 4.4.1 and SCHEDULE.xlsx “ESWL Table Procedure” Section 4.4.1 lists ESWL as a requested service however Radiologic technologist(s) are not included and would be required to operate equipment for ESWL procedures. VENDOR proposed pricing for “ESWL Table Procedure” assumes this description is for Unilateral Lithotripsy Procedures, which will include a Radiologic Technologist to operate the lithotripter.

Answer to Question 1: Martinez response: When we have our ESWL cases, we expect the ESWL machine and the Tech to operate the machine.

Answer to Question 1 - Sacramento response: No ESWL procedures anticipated.

Question 2: SCHEDULE.xlsx “Medlite” The Medlite Laser is an older laser system used for tattoo removal. Is the VA Amenable to using alternative equipment that is comparable to the equipment requested?

Answer to Question 2 Martinez response: Martinez VA does not use Medlite Laser for we do not remove Tattoo here and so far, we have not scheduled any surgical cases for Tattoo removal. Do not price this item.

Answer to Question 2 Sacramento response: Does not use Medlite Laser. Do not price this item.

Question 3: SCHEDULE.xlsx “Holmium Laser Technician Only” Question 3a: Do both Northern California Health Care System facilities own a Holmium Laser? If not, is one laser being transported to support cases at both Northern California Health Care System facilities?

Answer to Question 3a Martinez: Martinez received a hand me down Holmiun Laser, we have not trained on it as well as some questions regarding who will operate it. There are concerns raised by the nurses, regarding the VA policy for any laser being operated by staff nurse. However, since we can request for technician only from vendor as an alternative, the question remains who will do the PM as well as who is the Laser Safety Officer.

Answer to Question 3a Sacramento: The Holmium Laser and Technician will support cases.

Question 3b: How are the two facilities currently sourcing disposables for facility-owned equipment?

Answer to Question 3b: Disposables are supported through Logistics.

Question 4: What type of treatments are being performed with the V-Beam Laser?

Answer to Question 4: Sacramento & Martinez: We do not do V-Beam laser. Do not price this item.

Question 5: 36C26121Q0530_2. Docx - Sec. 6.4.1 Actual Work Section 6.4.1 states “for actual hours performed based on an hourly rate, and payment is not per-procedure based.” The Unit of Measure designated in the price schedule is “EA (each)” Unless otherwise specified, prices offered in the schedule are per procedure.

Answer to Question 5: Noted

Question 6: Can you please provide the past performance survey form?

Answer to Question 6: “Past performance” refers to the vendors past performance on separate contracts. Typically, this refers to Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, Management, Small Business, and Regulatory items.