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RFP FTW-0007

Comprehensive Medical Services

FCI Fort Worth

I. Technical Questions

1. Reference: A.1 - . Background - Page 2 (Paragraph 5)

Answer: During the evaluation process, the Technical Panel will determine whether a proposed distance to community based providers will pose an unacceptable cost or security risk. Specific criteria identifying what will be used to determine an unacceptable cost/or security risk will not be provided.

However, an example would be proposing community-based providers which could only be accessed under extreme traffic conditions or via routes containing excessive construction.

2. Reference: A.1 - III. Statement of Output - Page 3 (Paragraph 1)

Answer: The solicitation has been developed to make a single award that is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

3. Reference: A.1 - IV. Compliance with Contract Requirements - Page 3 (Paragraph 1) & Attachment II - Performance Based Outcome Measure Indicators.

Answer: The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will utilize a government developed quality assurance plan (QAP) to provide government oversight of the contractor’s quality control efforts to assure that they are timely, effective, and delivering the results specified in the contract.

4. Reference: A.1 - IV. Compliance with Contract Requirements - Page 3 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: The successful contractor shall develop and submit a quality control plan (QCP) in accordance with its contract deliverables.

5. Reference: A.1 - V Specific Requirements - Output 1 - Page 3 & Output 2 - Page 4

Answer: It is the contractor’s responsibility to propose scheduling procedures for Inpatient and Outpatient Facility Services and Community-Based Physician Services.

6. Reference: A.1 - V Specific Requirements - Output 1 - Page 4 (Paragraph 1)

Answer: Please be advised that the BOP will ensure escorting staff are properly trained prior to escorting inmates to a contract facility.

7. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 2 - Page 4 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: As provided in the solicitation, the BOP is not seeking the provision of radiological interpretations of BOP provided film images or other media under the resulting contract.

8. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 2 - Page 4 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: No additional pathology services will be required for Institution-Based Services over and above the required Laboratory Director Services.

9. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 2 - Page 6 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: The contractor shall bill for sessions provided (pro-rated if necessary), regardless of the location services are performed.

10. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 2 - Page 5 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: To ensure efficiency and when available a nurse or MLP will be assigned to each on-site clinic. In addition, to ensure adequate clinical support staff and available clinic rooms are available, the scheduling of clinics will be subject to the mutual agreement of the FCI and the Contractor.

11. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 2 - Page 6 (Paragraph 1)

Answer: Contract/Volunteer Coordinator will hold at least 4 classes a year, more if indicated. If additional classes are needed, arrangements can be made with the Contract/Volunteer Coordinator.

12 Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 3 - Page 6 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: Please be assured that the BOP will comply with the Prompt Payment Act.

13. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 4 - Page 7 (Paragraph 1)

Answer: There is not currently an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in place at FCI Fort Worth. If and when a system does become operational, the logistics of such operation will be addressed at that time.

14. Reference: A.1 - V. Specific Requirements - Output 5 - Page 8 (Paragraph 2)

Answer: If determined necessary, the BOP will establish formal channel of communication with the successful contractor.

15. Reference: A.2.3 - Outpatient Institution Services - Page 12

Answer: The contractor shall bill for sessions provided (pro-rated if necessary), regardless of the location services are performed.

16. Reference: A.2.3 - Estimated Quantities - Page 11 & 12

Answer: The identified services will not be included within RFP FTW-0007.

II. Business Questions

17. Reference: A.2.2 - Pricing Methodology - Page 9 (Paragraph 1)

Answer: The BOP may terminate in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (m), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Termination for Cause.

18. Reference: A.1 - Background - Page 2 (Paragraph 4)

Answer: As each situation is different, the Government would be required to evaluate the change prior to making a decision.

19. Reference: A.2.4.2. - Target for Participation of Small Disadvantaged Business (SDC) Concerns - Page 18 - (Paragraph 2)

Answer: Please be advised that Pro-Net is now considered the Dynamic Small Business Search which can be located at :

http://dsbs.sba.gov/pro-net/dsp_dsbs.cfm

20. Reference: A.2.4.2. - Target for Participation of Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Concerns - Page 18 - (Paragraph 2)

Answer: The application of Targets for Participation of SDB Concerns has been determined to be appropriate. See Section A.21.3.1.3 for the evaluation of SDB participation targets.

http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm http://dsbs.sba.gov/pro-net/dsp_dsbs.cfm

21. Reference: A.19 - Special Contract Conditions - Page 37 (Paragraph 8)

Answer: Within RFP FTW-0007, this contract requirement pertains only to USMS or BCIS inmates not in the custody of the BOP.