26Q00118 - QnA_1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 75H71026Q00118
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract opportunity 26Q00118, addressing inquiries regarding an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position in an Emergency Department setting.
The requirement is for a single 1.0 FTE position to provide emergency department coverage, including medical leave coverage for three months and PRN shifts. The incumbent contractor is NativeArc, LLC (Contract No. 75H71024P00056). Shift times typically range from 7-5 PM, 8-6 PM, 12-10 PM, and 2-midnight, with standard 10-hour shifts. Schedule options include 7 on/7 off rotations and PRN coverage as needed. APPs will be assigned to the fast track or SuperTrack area that treats ESI 3 patients, with an emergency physician always present in the main ED. The facility experiences approximately 40,000 annual ER visits (including fast track) and expects APP providers to see 20-30 patients per 10-hour shift. Current staffing need focuses primarily on later shifts, with approximately 7 shifts requested every two weeks, though this may vary based on operational needs. The ideal total provider coverage is approximately 98 hours per day. ATLS certification is required as the facility is a level IV trauma center where APPs manage trauma cases. The facility maintains 24/7 OB coverage. Background check reciprocity from other IHS facilities is accepted, though each provider must be reviewed by the NNMC Pre-Security Representative team before clearance determination. Key personnel will not be interviewed as part of the evaluation process, and offerors may submit fewer candidate resumes than the solicitation scope allows.
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26Q00118 – Q&A
1. I wanted to confirm whether there is an incumbent for this contract. If so, could you please provide the agency name and contract number?
Yes. NativeArc, LLC, 75H71024P00056
2. Lastly, is the requirement for 5 PA's or N'Ps?
This requirement is for only 1 position.
3. Just wanted to confirm how many FTEs are being requested for this requirement. Could you please clarify if this is for a single position or multiple positions?
Single position, 1.0 FTE
4. Shift times Typically shifts are 7-5 PM, 8-6 PM, 12-10 PM, 2-midnight but they do change based on number of providers on.
5. Schedule (7 on, 7 off? Sporadic PRN shifts?)
We are looking for coverage to allow for medical leave for three months as well as PRN shifts. This could include 7 on and 7 off.
6. For Notice ID 75H71026Q00118, can you clarify expected weekly schedule and shift structure for NP/PA coverage? See #4 above – 10 hour shifts typically
a. 7 on/off rotation, 10-12 hour shifts
b. Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
c. PRN as needed
7. Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? If so, please provide the contract number.
Yes. See #1 above
8. Will the APPs be assigned to the main Emergency Department or Fast Track / Urgent Care, or a combination of these areas?
APPs will be assigned to the fast track or SuperTrack that does see ESI 3 patients as well.
There is always an emergency physician on shift with them in the main ED.
9. Approximately how many patients does a APP provider typically see during a 12-hour shift in ER or fast track?
They will typically see around 20-30 patients per 10-hour shift.
10. Is the current staffing need primarily for day shifts, night shifts, or a combination of both?
Mainly for later shifts but we start everyone out on shifts with other providers.
11. How many shifts per month is the emergency department looking for additional coverage under this resulting contract?
It may vary depending on need. However, we currently are looking at 7 shifts every two weeks.
12. We currently have several ER APP providers working in other IHS facilities. Would IHS Shiprock accept reciprocity for Background checks & NBIS If the providers have a full five-year clearance? Or do they need to do fingerprints again?
Shiprock does accept. However, each provider will be subject to review by the NNMC Pre-Security Representative (PSR) team before a determination is made.
13. How many candidate resumes should offerors submit with their proposal?
Solicitation is for only one position. You may submit what meets the need although fewer candidates are preferred.
14. Will proposed candidates be interviewed by the Clinical Director or other Government personnel as part of the evaluation process?
Key Personnel will not be interviewed.
15. What are the total scheduled physician hours and APP hours per day total (please include both MD and APP shifts timings) currently supporting the ER?
Our ideal is ~98 hours per day.
16. Please confirm whether ATLS is required for APPs?
Yes, we are level IV trauma and our APPs see traumas.
17. What are the annual ER visits (including fast track)?
Just under 40K.
18. Is there 24x7 Ob coverage? Are there any babies delivered in ER?
Yes, NNMC has 24/7 OB coverage, and no babies have been delivered in ED in years.
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