N4523A22Q1334 Combined Synopsis Solicitation_Answers to Questions (Amendment 1).pdf

Question # Question Answer

Are the plans for static on-site clinics where the medical staff would basically be in residence - or are they for mobile clinics that would set up at different places during the contract term? See PWS sections 3, 4, and 5.1.2. There is no requirement for facility testing be mobile.

Dovetailing from that, is the expectation for the medical staff to process a daily volume on a set schedule - or to hold the clinics for special events that do not follow a daily schedule?

See PWS sections 1,2, 1.3, & 1.6.6. . The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract. Testing demand will vary with spread of the virus, variants, travel testing requirements, and work schedules.

What is the number of staff anticipated for this project in order to provide services?

Contractor will need to provide staffing, in accordance with PWS section 5.1.3, to complete estimated workload data in PWS Technical Exhibit 3, during the hours of operation Monday through Saturday per PWS section 1.6.4.

Regarding costs, what are the NTEs (Not to Exceed) amounts per year or the term of the contract? See Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule, for estimated amounts per year.

Where may I find a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all other necessary forms and documents for this RFP? Are they online or can you attach copies in your reply? See attachment 2 of the Request for Proposal on SAM.gov

Is the information and estimated volume correct with the hours of operation of Monday – Friday (7:30AM – 4:00PM)?

See PWS section, 1.6.4. The hours of operation are Monday-Saturday

(07:30 AM -4:00 PM).

It states the location should be within 15 miles radius of Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Will a location be provided for the selected vendor by the PSNS & IMF? How many sites?

PWS section 3 has been revised. Location will not be provided by the Government.

Weekly COVID-19 Testing Solicitation N4523A22Q1334

Response to Questions Amendment 1

For the expedited PCR, are you referring to expedited processing for lab-based PCR or would it be for rapid PCR done on-site?

See PWS sections 5.1, 5.1.5, and 5.1.7 for PWS testing and reporting requirements.

Please confirm if this contract would be an on-base testing only; or if there is an option to set-up off-base within 15-mile radius of NBK Bremerton?

See section 3 in the revised PWS. Location of testing will not be on base.

Please confirm if this contract requires only one (1) location for performing the contract whether being on-base or off-base.

See section 3 and 5.1.2 of the revised PWS. One (1) location would satisfy requirement.

Will contractors be able to provide testing services to general civilians (non-NAVY personnel) at the location during operation hours - Testing costs for general civilians NOT being charged to government?

The requirements in the PWS do not preclude non-Navy testing.

Will the government will provide a furnished trailer in case the contractor is not able to provide a mobile testing trailer?

Should price proposals include prices with mobile trailer costs and without?

See section 3 in the revised PWS.

13 Can internet-access also be provided as Part 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES?

See section 3 in the revised PWS.

Attachment 2 (PWS) Technical Exhibit notes the standard of each Performance Objective as reported within XX hours of antigen/RT-PCR test. For RT-PCR tests, are the standards XX hours from actual testing by the patient or receipt of specimen collection by the lab?

See PWS section 5.1.7. The requirement for reporting is within the time of sample collection.

If the Offeror is unable to provide one(1) or more of the CLIN items (e.g. antigen, RT-PCR Swab, RT-PCR Saliva, Expedited RT-PCR) will the entire response be unacceptable?

Please see Combined Synopsis Solicitation Section 13, Part 2, Technical Acceptability, and PWS for contract requirements.

There have been COVID-19 surges across the nation resulting in increased testing volumes towards the winter months. Are the current maximum quantities for each CLIN set anticipating chances of the surge?

The current maximums in Technical Exhibit 3 of the PWS is based off projected average contract testing needs and historical demand.