Questions to Master BPA IONM Services - Solicitation - ATA12132441.pdf
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers for a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Services, issued by the Defense Health Agency with Solicitation Number ATA12132441. The solicitation covers medical services for spine and orthopedic surgeries, with an expected annual volume of 150 cases and 400 service hours. Key qualifications include technicians with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or Physiology, completion of a CAAHEP program, 1-year documented IONM experience, BLS certification, and a board-certified neurologist for remote physician supervision. The contract term is 5 years, with normal business hours defined as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with emergency service availability outside those hours. The solicitation is a new requirement, and evaluators will accept CPARS evaluations for past performance summaries.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment 5 - PPS Template.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Technical Evaluation Form.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Addenda to FAR Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Pricing Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3 - Statement of Work.pdf |
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1. What is the yearly volume expected to this solicitation? 150 cases/year
2. STATEMENT OF WORK 3. Minimum Qualifications. Part a. This section states that the minimum qualifications of the technician performing the neuromonitoring services must have a “Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or Physiology.” This requirement does not align with the generally accepted qualifications of the CNIM technician, most importantly as defined by ABRET, the credentialing board that issues the CNIM. Will you please confirm that these specific undergraduate majors are required by the technician to perform work under this Master BPA? If so, will you please explain why these specific undergraduate majors are required to perform work under this Master BPA?
1) complete a CAAHEP program 2) 1-year documented experience of IONM 3) BLS certification
3. Will you please provide the Minimum Qualifications for the physician that is providing the “Real Time Remote Physician Supervision”?
Board certified neurologist
4. What is the term of this Master BPA? 5 years
5. The STATEMENT OF WORK states that “Normal Business Hours” are defined as Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Is there any expectation of service availability outside of “Normal Business Hours”?
Yes, only for emergencies.
6. Will the evaluators accept CPARS evaluations for Past Performance Summaries or are offerors required to request the PAST PERFORMANCE SUMMARY form from each relevant Past Performance reference?
Yes
7. How many procedures are estimated to be performed on an annual basis?
150 cases/year
8. How many hours are estimated on an annual basis for each of the “Services to be Performed” specified on the Pricing Template?
400 hours
9. Is this a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services?
This is a new requirement
Questions to Master BPA IONM Services, Solicitation # ATA12132441
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