Q A_12-16-2014.docx

Solicitation No.: FA4830-15-Q-0007 16 December 2014 Questions and Answers This attachment contains questions and answers regarding this solicitation. This document does not change the terms in the solicitation unless provided by amendment to the solicitation.

1. Medical 1.3.2.1.2.1.Contractor will provide National Registry (NR) or Advanced Tactical Practitioner (ATP) instructor Staff/SMEs as applicable to provide instruction to government personnel in the following areas.

Question: Can use either a NR or ATP to instruct the trainings?

Answer: Must be able to provide National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT- P) at minimum.

2. Civilian Health Care System Trauma Rotations. 1.3.2.1.2.1.4 Question: What is the duration for these rotations – example; 3 days, 4 weeks, 2 months etc.

Answer: 2 weeks

3. Preserved Tissue 1.3.2.1.2.1.5 Question: Define Preserved Tissue. Could cadavers be used as preserved tissue?

Answer: Yes, cadavers can be used as preserved tissue. The definition of live tissue according to the Union Tribune article “ Pigs and military: Live-tissue training makes difference in readiness,” (Harthshorne T. & Parks, S., 2012) Live Tissue Training (LTT) includes the use of swine and caprine to practice battlefield trauma care.

Reference:

Hartshorne, T., & Parks, S. (2012, March 31). Pigs and military: Live-tissue training makes difference in readiness. Retrieved December 15, 2014, from http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/mar/31/live-tissue-training-makes-difference-in-readiness/

4. Environmental 1.3.2.1.11 Question: Will all contractors be required to provide all environments 1.3.2.1.11. 1.1 – 1.3.2.1.11.1.8?

Answer: If able. Not all training is required for each environment. Training may be associated with a class room setting. Environmental training is associated with a different purpose. Meaning: If the government requires snow & ice training, medical training may /may not be required; whereas if the medical training is conducted it may be in a classroom setting, therefore no relation to environmental training.

5. Human Performance 1.3.2.1.12 Question: Define the scope of services that the Physical Therapist will be performing.

The following HPO personnel will be required to provide services determined by leadership requirements.

Answer: Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic injuries, muscle imbalances, muscle weakness, or other medical issues that result from or can contribute to injury. Further, participation/coverage during field training is preferred.

Question: Define the scope of services that the Athletic Trainer will be performing.

Answer: Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic injuries, muscle imbalances, muscle weakness, or other medical issues that result from or can contribute to injury. Further, participation/coverage during field training is preferred.

Question: Will the Physical Therapist be included in all the sections of training within the solicitation?

Answer: Yes, unless not required, i.e. training being conducted inside a classroom.

Question: Will the Athletic Trainer be included in all the sections of training within the solicitation?

The following HPO personnel will be required to provide services determined by leadership requirements.

Answer: Yes, unless not required, i.e. training being conducted inside a classroom.

Question: How many Physical Therapists will the Government require?

Answer: Depending on number of personnel sent. (I.E. 1-6, 7-12, ETC.)

Question: How many days will Physical Therapists need to be provided?

Answer: As needed Question: In what locations will the Government require the services of Physical Therapists?

Answer: At the assigned Guardian Angel Rescue Squadron or at the facility where these services will be performed.

Question: How many Athletic Trainers will the Government require?

Answer: Depending on number of personnel sent. (I.E. 1-6, 7-12, ETC.)

Question: How many days will Athletic Trainers need to be provided?

Answer: As needed.

Question: In what locations will the Government require the services of Athletic Trainers?

Answer: At the assigned Guardian Angel Rescue Squadron or at the facility where these services will be performed.

6. Question: Does the Government intend to reimburse the contractor for all travel related expenses, or should these anticipated costs be included in the FFP?

Answer: No. Costs need to be included in the FFP.

7. Question: IAW Joint Publication 3-09, does the Government intend to provide certified ranges and air assets to execute live CAS procedures? If yes, at what locations?

Answer: The vendor will have to coordinate with US GOVT for approved ranges.

8. Question: Does the Government intend on furnishing those items identified within this solicitation belonging to the “Guardian Angel Family of Systems?”

Answer: Yes the government will provide “Guardian Angel Family of Systems.”

9. Question: Is the vendor considered non-compliant for the FW Insertion portion if the vendor cannot fill all of the SOW deliverables?

Answer: Each item listed under the FW insertion can stand alone or be combined.