QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 1.DOC

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION 1. In Attachment 1, there is a space for us to enter the hourly rate for each level of Medical Personnel. Should we enter an hourly rate per person or per crew?

ANSWER 1. The rate to be listed is per person.

QUESTION 2. Though we have approvals as an Operator to fly between EUCOM and CONUS, our aircraft which operate in a medical configuration do not meet the equipment requirements to fly within this airspace. Does this prevent us from responding to the RFQ?

ANSWER 2. No, however your response should clearly state where the aircraft can or cannot provide service.

QUESTION 3. How much flying can an Operator expect if selected?

ANSWER 3. The nature of air ambulance service makes it difficult to estimate. Additionally, it may depend on the number of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) that are awarded for this service. From 1 October 2011 to the end of June 2012, there were approximately 275 missions.

QUESTION 4. Our Company does not employ medical staff, nor are we approved by CAMTS. Rather, we partner with a local Air Ambulance company who is CAMTS certified. The Air Ambulance company provides the medical staff for Air Ambulance operations conducted by our company. Does this structure prevent us from responding to the RFQ.

ANSWER 4. No, your company can respond, however, your response should include documentation from CAMTS confirming your arrangement.

QUESTION 5. Our company does not provide point-to-point missions in the CONUS, however, for OCONUS missions, we are able to provide point-to-point missions for our empty legs.

ANSWER 5. Your response should indicate that you do not provide point-to-point missions in the CONUS, but do provide point-to-point missions on a situational basis OCONUS.