Pre-employment_Q&A.docx

1. Under “Lab Services” of the SOW can you please further define what tests are specifically required for “Profile” Response:

Blood test - total protein; albumin; globulin; total bilirubin (direct bilirubin if total is elevated); blood urea nitrogen (BUN); creatinine; uric acid; complete blood count (CBC) with differential and platelet evaluation, including white cell count (WBC), red blood count (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit or packed cell volume (HCT), and desired erythrocite indices; fasting glucose; and total cholesterol.

Urinalysis - including color; appearance; specific gravity; pH; qualitative glucose, protein, bile, and acetone; occult blood; microscopic examination of centrifuged sediment.

2. Under “Exams” of the SOW there are two CLINs but they appear to be identical. Can you please further define the requirement(s) of the two CLINs?

Should just be one CLIN

3. Under “Exams” of the SOW “Comprehensive Exam (medical Surv., Hazmat), Can you please further define the individual examination requirements? Are there any exam parameters required other than those listed on the OF-178?

Examinations (to include positions exposed to hazardous materials) will include:

· Interval medical history, focusing on changes in health status, illnesses, and possible work-related symptoms. The examining physician should have information about the worker's interval exposure history, including exposure monitoring at the job site, supplemented by worker-reported exposure history and general information on possible exposures at previously worked sites.

· Physical examination.

· Additional medical testing, depending on available exposure information, medical history, and examination results. Testing should be specific for the possible medical effects of the worker's exposure.

- Pulmonary function tests should be administered if the individual uses a respirator, has been or may be exposed to irritating or toxic substances, or if the individual has breathing difficulties, especially when wearing a respirator.

- Audiometric tests. Annual retests are required for personnel subject to high noise exposures (an 8-hour, time-weighted average of 85 dBA2 or more), those required to wear hearing protection, or as otherwise indicated.

- Vision tests. Annual retests are recommended to check for vision degradation.

- Blood and urine tests when indicated

4. Do you have an estimated, or historical quantity of services to be performed?

20 to 50 Services

5. Is there a pre-existing contract?

This is a new requirement