MRI Question and Answers.pdf

No. Question Response

1 Are you currently scanning on a mobile MRI? Yes

2 Who is the current Contractor? Alliant Health Care

What is the make/model, operating system, manufacturer & software level of the current parked mobile MRI unit?

You may submit a Freecom of Information Act (FOIA) request to possibly obtain this information.

4 When not in use can the MRI remain onsite under power? Yes - System should be left at facility at all times

Are you requiring OEM service, and OEM service that will provide software updates, remote diagnostics, with technologist phone support ?

We are requiring a full service and PM agreement on the equipment

B‐4 Performance Work Statement:

B‐4.1 Duties b)

The Contractor shall provide on‐site mobile MRI trailer for services on a daily basis, excluding federally recognized holidays. The on‐site MRI fully equipped trailer, inclusive of maintenance and training shall be provided every workday, Monday to Friday 8am ‐ 4:30pm.

As I read through the SOW it states that the facility will staff, however, I also read that daily training is required. Can you please clarify the contractor requirements for staffing of the MRI unit.

SHALL BE REWORDED IN PWS AS: The Contractor shall provide on‐site mobile MRI trailer for services on a daily basis, every workday, Monday to Friday 8am ‐ 4:30pm excluding federally recognized holidays. Maintenance and training are inclusive in the total price and shall be provided as specified in this

PWS.

Can the Mobile MRI system remain on-site 7 days per week or must it be moved on a daily basis or just on the weekend? Or moved whenever there are no scans scheduled?We would prefer to leave the trailer on-site continuously. Yes - System should be left at facility at all times

MOBILE MRI RFP Questions and Responses

You are asking for 2 weeks of applications training for your staff. This will be very expensive per day including daily per diem lodging, etc. Most facilities ask for 5 days or less. We generally recommend 3 days at start up and then a return visit 2 weeks later for another two days to answer questions and train. For 2 weeks, the approximate cost would be expensive. Are you sure you need 10 days?

We are requesting 2 weeks of applications training. This can be provided through many ways.

At termination of use of the MRI system, will you require removal of the hard drives on the MRI system or may all patient data be removed and the hard drives remain with the MRI system?

We have a cost involved in removing the hard drives on the MRI system both in labor and parts cost.

All patient and facility information must be removed prior to the removal of the equipemtn at the end of the contract. As long as the hard drives are wiped clean they do not need to be removed.

Can the agency confirm the solicitation # that should be used to identify our response? The betaSAM listing indicates the opportunity as “RFQIHS1419014” and the solicitation document uses “75H71021R00006.” Solicitation number is RFQIHS1419014

On page 1 of the solicitation, under the ”Completion of Solicitation Requirements” section, Item

A, it is requested that vendors have an original signature for the SF 1449. Is it sufficient for vendors to use an electronic signature on any forms in lieu of an original?

Yes - electronic signature is acceptable - the RFP has been revised to include acceptance of electonice signature .

Can the agency confirm if the Medical Physicist needs to be identified in the proposal and if proof of their certification needs to be included at the time of submission? Due to the time needed to conduct a physicist inspection, is it sufficient to provide this information post-award?

The equipment must pass a medical physicist inspection prior to the equipment being placed at the facility. Proof of inspection should be submitted with proposals. This could include a written letter from the physicist that it was conducted or a letter of contract for the equipment inspection to be done prior to equipment being placed at the facility.

13 Is NNMC looking for a minimum software package for the MRI (12x,16x, 23x, etc…)?

As stated in the revised PWS. MRI scanner will have a minimum of 16 channels, with a software package of 23x or higher, capabilites of MRCP, and MRA/MRI angiography.

Table weight tolerance of 350lbs or greater.

Do the current NNMC technologist that will be operating the MRI have any previous MRI scanning experience? YES

15 Is the requirement for an injector in the PWS? Yes - see B-4.1 (e )

16 Is there a specfic type of monitor required?

No - the only requirement for the monitor is that it is MRI compatable.