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36C26123Q0393 Questions and Answers
Q1. Will all patients be ambulatory?
A1. No. Ambulatory Patients will be transported via Air Ambulance. Nurse Escort is for patients that can fly commercial, require special mode and/or medical assistance. Transport for patients to attend regularly scheduled medical appointments.
Q2. Will contractor be required to support Litter Patients?
A2. No. Litter Patients cannot fly commercial. Litter Patients will be transported via Air Ambulance.
Q3. Will ambulance services be required at pick up or drop off locations?
A3. No. Special Mode services will be required at both pick up and drop off locations. Ambulance maybe required if the patient becomes Ambulatory during travel.
Q4. Will handicap accessible vehicles be required at pickup or drop off locations?
A4. Yes. Special Mode services for authorized patients will be required.
Q5. Will the government have a separate CLIN for Respiratory Therapists to be used when needed?
A5. Yes. Respiratory Therapist (Supplies, labor, all-inclusive rate)
Q6. Is all travel to be booked in Coach class?
A6. Yes. Only in rare cases will upgrades be authorized. Valid medical requirement only, non-availability of seats is not a valid reason for an upgrade. Return trips without patients are Coach seats only. Appointment can be rescheduled to save money.
Q7. Will the government provide any respirators or other devices for the transport as needed?
A7. No. Contractor will provide all supplies as required.
Q8. For the sample tasks, will the government provide more details as to the type of patient and services required to support the patient for contractors to build all-inclusive costs?
A8. For the sample tasks, please, provide your estimate for your assessment of the all-inclusive costs.
| Q9. | Will the RN escort serve as an escort only or will the RN be administering medications? |
| A9. | Yes. RN will administer medications as required. |
| Q10. | Will the RN be required to carry a Medication kit or any other specialty items? |
| A10. | Yes. As needed for the mission. |
Q11. Is there an incumbent doing this work for you now?”
| A11. | Answer, Yes, Flying Nurses is the incumbent. |
| Q12. | Will any of the clients need Ambulance transport |
| A12. | No. Non-Ambulatory Patients will be transported via Air Ambulance. Not a MEDEVAC service. Nurse Escort is for Ambulatory Patients that can fly commercial, require special mode and/or medical assistance. Transport for patients to attend regularly scheduled medical appointments. Ground transportation should be provided by special mode service, not an ambulance. |
Q13. Can medical direction for medical personnel be licensed in a home corporate state? IE Alaska.
A13.The government will not be liable for anyone practicing medicine in a state or US territory where their credentials are not recognized.
| Q14. | Is the project for on call for services 24/7? |
| A14. | The contractor is required to provide pick up within 24-48 hours of the call order. VAPIHCS will do our due diligence to request services in a timely manner. The contractor is responsible for scheduling transportation to get the patient to their appointment on time. |
| Q15. | What is the lead time for callouts? |
| A15. | The contractor is required to provide pick up within 24-48 hours of the call order. VAPIHCS will do our due diligence to request services in a timely manner. The contractor is responsible for scheduling transportation to get the patient to their appointment on time. |
| Q16. | For the Pre- RFP proposal is it sufficient to submit the B.3 portion of 36C26123Q393 |
| A16. | Yes |
| Q17. | Will the VA consider using Paramedics in leu of RN's |
A17. The contract is for a Registered Nurse Escort, not a Paramedic. We are paying for a higher level of care.
| Q18. | Is 3/3/2023 1pm EST the deadline to submit our quote |
| A18. | March 3rd is fine. |
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