Amend 2 QnA.pdf

H92257-21-Q-0090

Amendment 2 Q&A

23 Aug 2021

1. Q: How many Cadavers will be required, and for how many days?

A: Student/Cadaver Ratio: 7 students per 1 Cadaver. Example: 20 Students= 3 Cadavers.

How many days= 1 day

2. Q: Will the cadavers be utilized in scenarios or skills station training?

A: Skills Station Training

3. Q: Will the cadavers be required to be "extreme use" cadavers?

A: No

4. Q: Will the cadavers be required to be perfused?

A: Yes

5. Q: Table 1 - transportation: can the Government specify the number of vehicles required for each type listed, and the number of days for which they will be required?

A: 4x4 Vehicles= 2-5, Box Trucks= 2-5, Commercial non-standard transport for insert/egress= 2-6. Number of vehicles will depend on class size and be utilized for the duration of the course.

6. Q: Table 1 - transportation: can the Government provide more details on the type of watercraft required?

A: Civilian Style Watercraft that will hold +6 individuals to include +2 Patients

7. Q: If the training is conducted in the immediate vicinity of Camp Lejeune, is the gym facility still required, given that the students will be near their homes of record?

A: Yes

8. Q: If the training is conducted in the immediate vicinity of Camp Lejeune, are student meals still required, given that the students will be near their homes of record?

A: Yes

9. Q: Does the role player need to be an actual amputee or can it be simulated?

A: Yes, actual amputee.

10. Q: Inclusive of the training operational footprint being held within North Carolina, would there be any interest by the client to accept additional training locations outside the state of North Carolina as an added value?

A: No

11 Q: Will there be any specific weapons storage requirements that include certified OPNAV Instruction 5530.13C standard storage venues as it relates to the operations of this contract? IF SO, can you please detail the specific regulations anticipated for use required for weapons storage for this contract?

A: No

12. Q: The RFP notes the successful contractor’s ability to host, store, secure and otherwise manage sensitive and even possible classified information during operations of this contract. As such, will there be a specific anticipated need for a facility clearance by the successful contractor as it relates to the general operations of this contract? IF SO, please advise what level of clearance shall be required.

A: No

13. Q : Will there be any requirement for medical certifications and / or continuing education credits for students that complete the successful contractor’s course under the operation of this contract? IF SO, can you advise details on these requirements?

A: 40 CME and Renewal of EMT Basic and EMT Paramedic

14. Q: In reference to SOW Attachment 1 15.6.6, would the client accept the added-value application of soft embalmed perfused cadaver specimens in conjunction to seamless transition role-player utilized in training scenarios, given a contractor’s past performance of successful competency and legacy of operational implementation of soft embalmed perfused cadaver specimens within a training environment.

A: No

15: Q: Per SOW Attachment 1 25.3 illustrating possible applicable base access requirements for Camp Lejeune to fall to the successful contractor, will any processing support by the client be afforded to the awarded contractor for contractor personnel base access documentation application procedures in support of this contract?

A: No

16. Q: Is there any current anticipation for client requirements of awarded contractor access to any other client facilities, bases, camps or otherwise air stations not listed within the RFP?

A: No

17. Q: Will there be an anticipated training concept requirement for complex field problems that will include CASEVAC via MARFOR Air from non-medics to SOIDC with a maritime transfer or retrieval?

A: Potentially. Contractor should anticipate this training concept.

18. Q: SOW Attachment 1 20.4 illustrates procurement and utilization for training and exercise specialized medical equipment that is equivalent or organic unit capabilities to an MSOT. Will the successful contractor be provided access to the standardized MSOT AMAL upon award to ensure continuity?

A: Successful Contractor will be afforded appropriate Authorized Medical Allowance List documentation as appropriate to ensure continuity.

19. Q: Will there be any specific certificate of insurance requirements necessary by the successful contractor for the application of this contract?

A: No

20. Q: Will the successful contractor be provided a Daily SITREP and/or Student demographic surveys and/or Course formative evaluation template required by the client? IF NOT, will the successful contractor be required to submit a Daily SITREP and/or Student demographic surveys and/or Course formative evaluation template to the client for approval prior to NTP?

A: Feedback is expected post training completion. Successful contractor may develop course formulative evaluations to be approved by COR before administering.

21. Q: Other than the RFP listed reporting requirements, will there be any additional reporting, course completion certificates, or other documents required by the successful contractor during the course of training and training completion as it relates to the operations of this contract?

A: No

22. Q: Are there any specific proof of certificate and/or accreditations requirements needed in contractor proposals? IF SO, please detail all required.

A: Please provide avenues to verify stated certifications, however, the proof of certification is not initially required in the contracting proposal, but may be helpful for the client.

23. Q: In reference to SOW Attachment 1 24.4.4, will the same meal requirements outlined in the RFP be required during field exercise events? IF NOT, can you detail the requirements for prolonged field exercise meal requirements?

A: Yes

24. Q: In reference to SOW Attachment 1 16.11, will the successful contractor be required to attend any planning meetings in person at client locations?

A: Successful contractor may be required to attend planning meetings virtually or in person.

25. Q: In reference to SOW Attachment 1 15.6.9 and Section 18 Key Personnel, can you provide clarification on Physician or PA requirements to any of the Key Personnel as it applies to this contract?

A: At least one instructor per team shall be a Physician/PA level instructor.

26. Q: In reference to PDF Labelled “H92257-21-Q-0090 + Prolonged + Field + Care + IDIQ + Solicitation + Final + 4AUG2021 (1)” section Factor III (Volume IV), it illustrates “Factor III Price (Volume IV): The Offeror shall provide a volume that includes a fully filled out Attachment 2 Price Worksheet. The Price (Volume IV) is limited to 10 pages, plus the completed Price Worksheet”. The RFP packet illustrates a PDF named “ ATTACHMENT 2” as the QASP Form. Is the “price worksheet” referring to the price format outlined in RFP PDF Document named “H92257-21-Q-0090 + Prolonged + Field + Care + IDIQ + Solicitation + Final + 4AUG2021 (1)” or an additional document not issued to contactors at this time?

A: The solicitation has been updated to reflect the correct naming convention.

Prospective bidders will fill out the ‘PFC Price Breakdown ‘.

27. Q: SOW 13.4, Does the government have a preference for the brands/models of monitoring technologies (ultrasound, ventilators, pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2 monitors) to be used in training? If so, would the government please identify those brands/models?

A: Brands and model for training tools are not specific, but when possible should reflect current AMAL and 18 Delta refresher training. Above all, they should ensure core concepts, principles of training and key learning points are transferrable to other machines. No use of machines that are not available for current purchase or discontinued/recalled due to safety concerns should be utilized in training.

28. Q: SOW 15.6.15, The SOW states “Utilization of realistic moulage applied by a professional make-up artist meeting the requirements listed in the PFC Training Key Personnel and Required Skills/Qualifications is required.” Requirements for a Professional Make-up Artist are not identified in SOW 16.1 Key Personnel nor in Table 2 – PFC Required Skills/Qualifications. Would the government please confirm whether the Professional Make-up Artist is considered Key Personnel? If so, would the government please provide the required skills/qualification for this position?

A: Professional Make-up Artist is considered Key Personnel. Must provide certification of training background and experience in professional make up. Specific training background is variable.