W15QKN-22-R-5035-0002 Solicitation Amendment (released).pdf

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The purpose of Amendment 0002 to Solicitation Number W15QKN-22-R-5035 is as follows:

1. To provide answers to industry questions.

All other terms and conditions of Solicitation W15QKN-22-R-5035 remain unchanged and in full effect.

US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

5418 SCOTT PLAZA

JOINT BASE MDL, NJ 08640

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SOLICITATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

W15QKN-22-R-5035

Ambulance Support Services – JB MDL, NJ

22 APRIL 2022

Q1: How many EMTs are required to be on site at all times?

A1: There are to be two EMTs on site at all times; 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Q2: Has the scope of work changed from the previous bid?

A2: No.

Q3: Does the contract require a dispatcher on site, as it was indicated to us during our site visit that the Range Control Desk dispatchers the EMTs?

A3: The Range Control Firing Desk operator dispatches the EMTs.

Q4: Do we need a Security Officer or can the Project Manager act as a Security Officer and an EMT? According to the PWS, a Security Officer is only required when working in a secure location?

A4: Yes, the Program Manager can act as the Security Officer, however JB MDL is not considered an unsecure location. There is no need for a Security Officer at this time.

Q5: Are uniforms required to have Fort Dix logo or company logo?

A5: Currently, the shirts and jackets that are worn by the current EMTs has “Ft. Dix Range

Medic” on them.

Q6: What vehicle supplies does the contractor provide?

A6: None. All supplies that will be issued is listed as Government Furnished Property (GFP) on Attachment 0001 - GFP Technical Exhibit 1.

Q7: Who provides the vehicle insurance?

A7: The ambulance vehicles are GFP, however the Contractor must have business insurance that have vehicle liability to cover its employees while operating vehicles when working on a Government installation. Please refer to solicitation clause FAR 52.228-5.

Q8: What is the invoicing process?

A8: Please refer to Solicitation Clause DFARS 252.232-7006 for Wide Area Workflow

Payment Instructions.

Q9: Where are invoices submitted and how often?

A9: Please refer to Solicitation Clause DFARS 252.232-7006 for Wide Area Workflow

Payment Instructions and to the CLIN Period of Performance dates.

Q10: Does the Project Manager have to be on call 24 hours a day?

A10: The Project Manager currently works a rotating shift, however if an issue occurs that requires the Project Managers attention, it is expected that they are aware and able to supervise the issue. Please refer to PWS Paragraph C.1.2.1.

Q11: Is there an incumbent contractor performing these services, or is this a brand new contract? If there is an incumbent, can you please provide the current/ previous contract number?

A11: Yes, there is a current incumbent performing for the requirement under Contract

W15QKN-17-C-1026.

Q12: What are the payment terms?

A12: The payment terms are submitted within the quote and will be considered by the KO.

Q13: Does the total dollar amount of essential supplies and equipment on the attachment need to be included with the Phase In pricing line 0001? Are these supplies and equipment not provided for this contract?

A13: The government supplies all the GFP equipment and replacement supplies within Technical Exhibit 1.

Q14: The evaluation criteria for Technical Subfactor 2, states Offerors “must provide

Emergency Medical Technicians experience that shows at least one year, and NJ EMT-B certifications.” Is this requiring specific documentation? If so, what are those documents i.e. resumes, copies of certifications, etc.? Will the government extend the deadline for proposals to allow Offerors to include those documents in their proposals?

A14: Yes, the Government requires copies of a current EMT-B certificate/ license and any documentation that shows one year of experience. The Government has allowed two weeks for proposals and will continue to stand by the current proposal deadline.

Extensions are granted when it is in the best interest of the Government.

Q15: Is Technical Subfactor 2 requiring an Offerors to provide information for each individual EMT in their proposal?

A15: Yes.

Q16: If the government is requiring information by the individual EMTs the offeror would employ, what is the reasoning for this requirement?

A16: It is in the best interest of the Government to ensure that Offerors are obtaining qualified employees for the needs of the requirement prior to award.

Q17: Technical subfactor 2, requires certifications and experience of EMTS, can the offeror provide the certification and experience information for the individual EMTs after contract award but before start of performance?

A17: Please refer to the answer stated in A16.

Q18: What are the required documents to demonstrate experience and certification for

EMTs under Technical Subfactor 1 and 2? Will the government extend the deadline for proposals to allow Offerors to include those documents in their proposals?

A18: Please refer to the answer stated in A14.

Q19: It is industry standard to provide right of first refusal to the incumbent’s employees. Is the government requiring Offerors to get certifications and experience information from incumbent employees? Will the government provide a list of the incumbent’s personnel so that Offerors may contact the incumbent employees?

A19: The Offeror must provide Emergency Medical Technicians experience that shows at least one year, and NJ EMT-B certifications for all EMTs. The Government will not provide a list of the incumbent’s personnel. It is the Offeror’s decision and responsibility of how to meet the needs of the requirement within the deadline given.