QandA - 75H70725Q00002.pdf

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Amendment 001 - One (1) Optometrist - Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation 75H70725Q00002 regarding one Optometrist position at the Albuquerque Indian Health Center in New Mexico.

Key details from the Q&A include: there is no incumbent contractor and the position is currently vacant; no travel is required as the duty station is at 801 Vassar Dr. NE in Albuquerque; the contractor must work 100% of contracted hours not exceeding 80 hours every 2 weeks; COR or Optometry Department approval is required for absences; medical malpractice insurance is required; technical proposals should not exceed 20 pages; resumes/commitment letters are not mandatory; contractors cannot invoice during the background clearance process (which takes 3-8 months); and facility access is not permitted prior to background clearance except for pre-employment walkthrough.

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75H70725Q00002 Questions One (1) Optometrist - Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM

Solicitation Page # Section # Section Title Question Answers

3 1.1 Services Is there an incumbent contractor? If so, can you provide a contract number? No

3 1.1 Services Is there an incumbent optometrist? Or is the position new/vacant?

Vacant

4 1.4 Contract Price What is the anticipated volume of travel for this Optometrist?

No travel, duty station is onsite at 801 Vassar Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

9 5.2 Work Schedule Can the government confirm that COR approval is required for leave taken under this non-personal services contract?

• Scheduling of shifts- COR or POC at the IHS facility will determine the specific tour of duty. The contractor must work 100% of the contracted hours. The contractor will work no more than 80 hours every 2 weeks.

• Absence- the contractor will perform and obtain approval of the COR or the Optometry Department prior to any absence from work.

25 12.6 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance

For this requirement, does the government require medical malpractice insurance? Or merely general liability? Yes

47 16.5 Technical Proposal Instructions

Can the government clarify the requirement for propane refills?

Please disregard

49 17 Evaluation Factors Did the government intend to require a 20-page technical proposal with this RFQ? it should not exceed 20 pages

49 17 Evaluation Factors Is the proposal considered noncompliant if we do not include a résumé and/or commitment letter? No

49 17 Evaluation Factors Can invoices be submitted for the period the candidate is going through the background clearance process? Per the RFQ this is taking on average 3 to 8 months. No

49 17 Evaluation Factors Will the candidate have access to the facility prior to completion of background clearance approval?

No, with the exception of pre-employment walk thru

3/24 1.3.1/12.6 Insurance Requirements Does the Government intend the contractor to maintain Medical Malpractice insurance or General Liability? Yes

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