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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Q522 Radiation Oncologist 55101 36C26320R0095 08-27-2020 10:00

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621111 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101 Contracting Officer Charles Hurry Charles.hurry@va.gov One Veterans Drive Minneapolis VAHCS

55417

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charles.hurry@va.gov charles.hurry@va.gov

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified f or receipt of Offers

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-11-2020 None 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Amanda Bursaw, Contracting Officer 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26320R0095 08-11-2020

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N/A X The purpose of amendement 0001 of solicitation 36C26320R0095 is to respond to all questions submitted attached are the responses to all questions submitted to the Contracting Officer.

Amanda M. Bursaw Contracting Officer Page 1of 3 Questions Minneapolis Board Certified Radiology Oncology Physician Services Solicitation 36C26320R0095

1. What is the estimated start date for this opportunity?

R: Upon award and completion of credentialing and the contractor background check.

2. How many radiology oncology physicians are currently on staff?

R: Currently, 1 full time FTE (service chief).

3. What would a typical shift entail for a provider in regard to support? (i.e., is there a team-based care approach?)

The Radiation Oncology Team includes: 1 Physician Service Chief, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 dosimetrists, 6 Therapeutic Rad Techs, 1 Supervisory Therapeutic Rad Tech, 1 RN Coordinator, 1 LPN, 2 medical support assistants (for scheduling), 2 full-time physicists

4. What is the anticipated number of patient encounters per day? 2-3 consults, 2-3 simulations. Minimal follow-up (will be covered by NP)

5. Is call back required? If so, how often in a month? Section 3.1.3.2 states there is not call back; however, section 3.1.3.5 states there can be a call back.

R: Yes, call back is required.

6. The solicitation states the contractor will propose the number of providers required to mee the requirements of the solicitations. The scope of services states 3,144 onsite hours. This translates to 1.5 FTEs. Can the government confirm the number of FTE providers they will need on-site?

R: 1.0 FTE is needed daily, Monday – Friday for onsite and call coverage.

The additional FTE is needed to provide leave coverage for the VA radiation oncologist.

7. What is the estimated ratio` of clinical vs. no clinical days?

R: All Clinical

8. Can vendors provide proof of Medical Liability insurance at the time of award?

R: Yes

9. Can the government confirm if vendors are to submit both references and past performance?

R: Yes, submit both reference and past performance

10. Is a procedure list (by CPT) available for this assignment?

R: If needed

11. How many staff physicians are in place? Support staff?

R: The Radiation Oncology Team includes: 1.0 Physician Service Chief, 1.0 Nurse Practitioner, 2.0 dosimetrists, 6 Therapeutic Rad Techs, 1 Supervisory Therapeutic Rad Tech, 2.0 medical physicists, 1 RN Coordinator, 1 LPN, 2 medical support assistants (scheduling clerks)

12. The call requirement is difficult to decipher,but looks like every other week. Can you please clarify?

R: 50% coverage, alternates every other week and weekend.

13. Is this a new requirement or is an incumbent in place? If so, who is the incumbent contractor and contract number?

R: New contract requirement.

14. What did the call schedule looked like in the past, Can you tell me if it is a week on week off, 1 in 4 | 1 in 3, etc., and on average, how many times a physician is called back during the week vs. during the weekend? R – call was typically split 50/50 between 2 full-time MDs: 2/4 weekends per month, 2 out 4 weeks per month.

15. On average, how many patients will the provider see per day while in clinic?

R - 2-3 consults on average. Attending will typically supervise 10-15 patients on treatment

16. On average, how many calls does the provider receive during weeknight call? Weekend call?

R – less than 1 per month

17. What is the call rotation? (How many other members of the staff will the provider be rotating call with?)

R: Same as Question # 12.