RFI_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Questions & Answers RFI FA520519N0002 _ Deployment-related Health Assessment (DRHA)/Mental Health Assessment

(MHA) Provider for 35th Medical Group, Misawa AB, Japan

1. If a background check is required, for the contractor and any backfill employees, will the government fund and provide this service? If not, would the government identify a separate NTE CLIN for this expense?

a. Background check will be provided by the government at the government cost through the 35 MDG.

2. If a backfill is required: Is there a need for the backfill to maintain their skill set and computer access privileges?

a. Yes, if a backfill is required, she/he would be expected to be current in their clinical skills. They will be held to the same standard as set forth in the PWS. Computer access would not need to be maintained and could be requested/received upon the need for a backfill.

3. Will the government provide additional funding for “surge/training hours” to accommodate for backfill training and any unforeseen training events that might be required by the government?

a. No. Backfill would be expected to be clinically ready to provide care if contractor is unable to complete the contract. Any training that is required under the contract is completed in house at the 35 MDG.

4. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent?

a. This is not a new requirement but there is no incumbent.

5. What is the estimated workload in number of patients per day?

a. Approximately 18-20 patients per day.

6. Is there any travel anticipated? If so, how many days are estimated per year?

a. No.

7. Since the contract is going to be a personal services contract, can the Gov’t confirm that the provider will be covered by government malpractice, (Title 10) insurance?

a. PWS Para. 13 of the PWS addresses this question. Please review.

8. Also, if the health care worker is an employee of the Prime Contractor, will the Gov’t be responsible for providing malpractice insurance?

a. PWS Para. 13 of the PWS addresses this question. Please review.

9. The PWS ends at Page 15 of 17. Are there 2 pages missing or is the numbering in the PWS mislabeled?

a. It will be corrected by the solicitation.

10. Would the government be willing to allow the program manager on the contract to join in meetings via VTC/teleconference (if attendance is required)?

a. Yes, teleconferencing is acceptable.

11. I suggest that you clarify the qualifications if the applicant is a Physician. For example, MD vs DO, are both acceptable? Also be more specific on the education requirements.

a. Clarified.

12. Is this contract for a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or a Physical Assistant or all 3? Do you need a team?

a. We are hiring one (1) person. Please see updated Paragraph 1 of the PWS.