W81K04-22-R-0016 QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR HEC FT MEADE.pdf

QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR HEC FT MEADE W81K04-22-R-00016 Amendment 02

Offerors who determine that the technical requirements of this RFP require clarifications in order to permit submittal of a responsive proposal are requested to submit all questions in writing to the maximum extent possible within 7 calendar days prior to proposal submission date (Block 8, SF 1449). These questions shall be directed to the KO.

The Government will issue RFP Questions and answers on www.sam/.gov and acquisition.army.mil, and amend the RFP if necessary to clarify RFP requirements.

Page and Paragraph Offeror’s Questions Governments Response

1. Exhibit C Will the government clarify which buildings are included in the HSA of Fort Meade MEDDAC and are included in the HEC contract? Exhibit F Linen references building 401 at Fort Meyer, but that building is not listed in Exhibit C. Exhibit H RMW references buildings (KACC) 2472, (Fort McNair) 58 and 47, (Fort Meyer) 239, (Forest Glenn Annex) 512, and (Fort Detrick) 450, but those buildings are not listed in Exhibit C.

Response to this question will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly.

2. Attachment 1 1.1.5. references Mc Nair Army Health Clinic at Fort McNair, but this building is not listed in exhibit C. Is McNair Army health clinic included in the scope of HEC contract?

Response will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly

3. Page 75, Section 1

PWS 1.10.4. and 1.10.4.1. are marked Reserved but referenced in Exhibit B 5.m. and 5.n. with regards to reporting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault incidents. Will the government correct PWS 1.10.4. and 1.10.4.1. to include the appropriate references made in Exhibit B 5.?

Exhibit B updated to reflect correct PWS paragraph 6.1.10

3. Page 78, Section 1

PWS 1.13.2. references new-hire Asbestos Awareness Training as Exhibit B 5.q., but actual new-hire training is listed as 5.o. in Exhibit B. Will the government correct PWS 1.13.2. to include the correct reference made in Exhibit B 5.o.?

Changed Exhibit B.5.q to Exhibit B.5.o in PWS paragraph 1.13.2 to match Exhibit B.

4. Page 78, Section 1

PWS 1.13.3.3.1. makes incorrect reference to phase-in and new-hire (as required) AT Level I training as Exhibit B 1.c. and 5.h., but correct Exhibit B references are 1.b. and 5.g. Will government correct PWS 1.13.3.3.1.

references to Exhibit B?

Changed Exhibit B1.c and 5h to Exhibit B1.1b and 5.g in PWS paragraph 1.13.3.3.1 to match Exhibit B http://www.sam/.gov

5. Page 78, Section 1

PWS 1.13.3.3.2. makes incorrect reference to phase-in iWatch training as Exhibit B 1.d., but correct Exhibit B reference is 1.c. Will government correct PWS 1.13.3.3.2. reference to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 1.13.3.3.2 Exhibit B1.d to Exhibit 1.c

6. Page 78, Section 1

PWS 1.13.3.4. makes incorrect reference to phase-in and new-hire (as required) DOD Cyber Awareness training as Exhibit B 1.f. and 5.j., but correct Exhibit B references are 1.e. and 5.i.

Will government correct PWS 1.13.3.4.

references to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 1.13.3.4 Exhibit B 1.f and 5.j to Exhibit B 1.e and 5.i

7. Page 81, Section 1

PWS 1.18. makes incorrect reference to phase-in and as required HEC Procedures Manual deliverables as Exhibit B 1.g. and 5.d., but correct Exhibit B references are 1.f. and 5.c.

Will government correct PWS 1.18.

references to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 1.18 Exhibit B 1.g and 5.d to Exhibit B 1.f and 5.c

8. Page 81, Section 1

PWS 1.19.3. makes incorrect reference to phase-in and as required QCP deliverables as Exhibit B 1.a. and 5.g., but there is not a QCP delivery listed in phase-in in Exhibit B and correct Exhibit B reference to QCP updates/revisions is 5.f. Will government correct PWS 1.19.3.

references to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 1.19.3 Exhibit B 1.5.g to Exhibit B 1a. 5f.

9. Page 89, Section 3

PWS 3.1. makes incorrect reference to phase-in GFP Inventory/Condition Report as Exhibit B 1.j., but correct Exhibit B reference is 1.h. Will government correct PWS 3.1. reference to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 3.1 Exhibit B 1.j to Exhibit B 1.h

10. Page 89, Section 3

PWS 3.2.1. makes incorrect reference to Facilities Condition/Inventory Report in Exhibit B phase-in and as required sections as 1.b. and 5.k., but correct Exhibit B references are 1.n. and 5.j.

Will government correct PWS 3.2.1.

references to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 3.2.1 to Exhibit B 1.a and 5.j

11. Page 93, Section 4

PWS 4.2.1. makes incorrect reference to Facilities Condition/Inventory Report in Exhibit B phase-in and as required sections as 1.h. and 5.e., but correct Exhibit B references are 1.g. and 5.d.

Will government correct PWS 4.2.1.

references to Exhibit B?

Changed PWS 4.2.1 Exhibit B 1.h and 5.e to Exhibit B 1.g and 5.d

12. Page 97, Section 5

PWS 5.6.2. references HEC performance in labor & delivery, but Exhibit D does not specify L&D rooms.

Is L&D HEC a requirement for Type I areas?

The MEDDAC does not have Labor and Delivery in any of the Clinics. L&D referenced in PWS 5.6.2. deleted

13. Page 97, Section 5

PWS 5.6.4. references HEC performance in surgical burn ORs, but Exhibit D does not specify surgical burn ORs. Are surgical burn ORs HEC a requirement for Type I areas?

The MEDDAC does not have burn ORs in any of the Clinics. PWS 5.6.4.changed to reserved.

14. Page 98, Section 5

PWS 5.7.1. references HEC performance in patient rooms, emergency room and nursery, but Exhibit D does not include or specify aforementioned room types. Are patient rooms, emergency room and nursery HEC a requirement for Type II areas?

The MEDDAC does not have patient rooms, ICUs, emergency rooms nor nurseries in any of the Clinics. PWS 5.7.1.

changed to reserved.

15. Page 98, Section 5

PWS 5.7.1. and 5.7.3. reference room disinfection with ultraviolet light, but Exhibit E does not list this equipment. Is UV light operation a requirement for Type II areas?

The MEDDAC does not use the UV system. PWS 5.7.1. and 5.7.3. changed to reserved.

16. Page 98, Section 5

PWS 5.7.2. references bone marrow transplant unit patient rooms, but Exhibit D does not include patient rooms or specify bone marrow transplant patient rooms. Are bone marrow transplant patient rooms appurtenance disinfection a requirement for Type II areas?

The MEDDAC does not have bone marrow transplant capabilities in any of the Clinics.

PWS 5.7.2. changed to reserved.

17. Page 98, Section 5

PWS 5.7.3. references acute care burn unit patient rooms, but Exhibit D does not include patient rooms or specify acute care burn patient rooms. Are acute care burn patient rooms HEC a requirement for Type II areas?

The MEDDAC does not have an acute care burn unit in any of the Clinics. PWS 5.7.3.

changed to reserved.

18. Page 104, Section 5

PWS 5.14.1. and 5.14.1.1. references Fort Meade MEDDAC 40-35 and Fort Meade MEDDAC 40-15 Hospital Waste Management. Will the government clarify the correct regulation number?

Changed PWS 5.14.1.1 from Fort Meade MEDDAC Regulation 40-15 Hospital Waste Management (HWM) to Fort Meade MEDDAC Regulation 40-15 Infection Prevention and Control Program

19. Page 106, Section 5, Linen Services

PWS 5.15.1. to 5.15.5. references Exhibit G as Linen Distribution/Pick-up Locations, while PWS 5.15. references Exhibit F. The attachment Exhibit F is titled Linen/Distribution/Pick-up Locations. Will the government clarify the correct Exhibit reference for PWS

5.15.1. to 5.15.5.?

Changed PWS 5.15.1 to 5.15.5 from Exhibit G to Exhibit F

20. Page 106, Section 5

PWS 5.15.3.1. references the monthly report summarizing total weights of clean and soiled linen IAW Exhibit B 3.g., but the monthly cart weights report in actual Exhibit B is 3.h. will government correct reference in

5.13.3.1. and Exhibit B 3.?

Changed PWS 5.15.3.1 Exhibit B 3.g to Exhibit B 3.h

21. Page 106, Section 5

PWS 5.15.6.1. references the monthly report summarizing total linen issues IAW Exhibit B 3.h., but the monthly linen issues report in actual Exhibit B is 3.g. will government correct reference in

5.15.6.1. and Exhibit B 3.?

Changed PWS 5.15.6.1 Exhibit B 3.h to Exhibit B 3.g

22. Page 123 of 166; Table 1.k. – Proposal Organization ; Volume II, Section A, 2.b.(6)(a);

General Requirement s

The table does not reference including PWS Section 1.6.7. The United States Pharmacopeial 797 Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations as a proposal response requirement.

Could you please confirm that acknowledgement of compliance with Section 1.6.7. is NOT to be included in Contractor’s proposal?

See PWS paragraph 1.6

23. Page 123 of 166; Table 1.k. – Proposal Organization ; Volume II, Section A, 2.b.(6)(a);

General Requirement s

The table references PWS Section 1.13.6., however PWS Section 1.13.

ends with 1.13.5. and does not extend to 1.13.6.

Possibly the intention was for the table to reference Sections 1.13. – 1.13.5.?

Changed from 1.13.6 to 1.13.5

25. Page 125 of 166;

b. Volume II, Factor 1

– Technical Approach

(2) Factor 1 – Technical Approach Outline, Section A

General Requirements references PWS Section 1.13.6., however Section 1.13.

ends with 1.13.5. and does not include 1.13.6.

Changed from 1.13.6 to 1.13.5

26. Page 126 of 166;

(3)

General Requirements references PWS Section 1.13.3.6., however Section 1.13.

ends with 1.13.5. and does not extend to reference 1.13.6.

Possibly the intention was to reference Sections 1.13. – 1.13.5.?

The PWS is correct, there is a Section 1.13.3.6

27. Page 127 of 166;

(2) Supplement A-2, Quality Control Plan

Reference to HSA of BACH. Health Service Area (HSA)

28. Page 127 of 166;

(3) Supplement A-3, Phase-In Plan

Reference to all outlying clinics within the HSA of BACH, and BACH specific badges.

Health Service Area (HSA) of

29. Page 127 of 166;

(c) (1) Supplement C- 1, Sample Healthcare Environmental Cleaning Procedures Manual

Reference to HSA of BACH. Changed to Health Service Area (HSA) of Barquist Army Health Clinic (BACH)

30. Page 129 of 166;

(1)

Reference to a medical facility similar in size to or larger than BACH.

Barquist Army Health Clinic (BACH)

31. Page 129 of 166;

(4)

Reference to a medical facility similar in size to or larger than BACH.

Barquist Army Health Clinic (BACH)

32. Page 145 of 166;

b. Factor 2 – Past Performance;

(1) Recency and Relevancy, ii.

Reference to a medical facility similar in size to or larger than BACH.

Barquist Army Health Clinic (BACH)

33. Page 147 of 166;

(3) Factor 1 – Technical Approach:

Description:

No reference to include PWS Section

1.6.7. The United States Pharmacopeial

797 Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations as a proposal response requirement.

Could you please confirm that acknowledgement of compliance with Section 1.6.7. is NOT to be included in Contractor’s proposal?

See PWS paragraph 1.6

34. Page 148 of 166;

2. Relevancy Assessment

Reference to a medical facility similar in size to or larger than BACH.

Barquist Army Health Clinic (BACH)

35. No Section designation

Does the contractor have dedicated parking? Can we operate Kubota RTVs or John Deere Gators as transportation on Fort Meade? What limitations might there be?

No dedicated parking, yes RTVs or gators are allowed in Ft Meade with no limitations

36. Exhibit D – All Pages

Does the contractor have storage in each building? Can we store our floor scrubber in the building?

Yes, there is storage in each building and scrubbers can be stored

37. Page 73 SOW Paragraphs 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 list buildings 58, 239, and 2799 totaling 8,034 sf. Are this number and buildings included in the 340,605-sf listed in paragraph 1.4.1?

The buildings undergoing construction, Bldg. 58, 239, 2799 is the SF shown for the whole building? If we utilize the personnel assigned to these buildings in other buildings in order to retain these people will we be paid for doing this?

How long will these buildings be offline?

SF changed on both attachments 4 have been corrected to 340,605. Further information regarding this question will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly.

38. 1.8.1 Work on Holidays in certain areas – Are these only Federal Holidays or State Holidays?

State Holidays only

39. 51317 – Recycling Collection

How many recycling containers are there and what size are these containers? Do they have wheels and can they be rolled out? Do we place a can liner in these containers?

Fort Meade Garrison has recycling containers all around the post and provides the recycling services

40. 51315 – Plant Cleaning

Is there a recommended chemical or process for cleaning plants? Do we remove them from the building for cleaning? How many plants are there to be cleaned?

No live plants inside the clinics, no specific chemical for fake plants cleaning.

No removal from bldgs. Required, unknown number of plants

41. Exhibit D – lists Toilets

Are these actually toilets? R are these Restrooms with multiple toilets, sinks, etc.

Those are Restrooms

42. Exhibit D – All Pages

No Dining Rooms are listed in Exhibit D. If there is a Dining Room, then how many tables? Chairs? And how many breakrooms?

There is no Dining Facilities at the MEDDAC, but cleaning of common dining area is required.

43. Exhibit D – Page

Refrigerators are listed in line items 413 through 432. Does the contractor clean these on the inside? Shelves? Spills? Is there a sink where these refrigerators are located?

Contractor only cleans the outside of the refrigerators

44. Exhibit A – 3.3.1

– Page 1

Performance Requirements Summary lists Acceptable Quality Level for levels of performance. How are these AQL arrived at? It appears that Type 1, 2, and 3 areas are arbitrarily low AQL numbers based on the number of services and frequency of performance.

No change

45. Exhibit A 3.3.1 –

Does not address how customer complaints will be handled. Please elaborate

Complaints can be reported directly to the CoR and CoR will report complaints to Executive Housekeeper, which will go through Contracting Officer to Contractor leaderships.

46. Exhibit A A contractor’s re-performance prior to the next shift of instant correction should not result in a discrepancy or reduction in the contract price.

No comment

47. Exhibit A – Column 4

Titled Primary Surveillance Method.

How is random defined and how is “random” determined? Please elaborate

For definition of Random, see Exhibit A 4.1 Random inspections are conducted, results are submitted to CoR and Executive Housekeeper and documented to the contracting reporting systems

48. Exhibit G – no page number

Show Removal – How much square footage is subject to snow removal?

Listed are steps, loading docks, and entranceways, but not parking areas and streets. Are these areas included?

Is snow removal at loading docks just the dock itself or is the vehicle access also included?

Do you have a map detailing areas to have snow removal?

All vehicle access and parking areas snow removal are performed by the Fort Meade Garrison

49. Exhibit G Snow removal – what products can we use? Salt? Deicer?

Salt and deicer can be used. Document your intended products in the proposal.

50.Exhibit G Is snow removal equipment storage available?

No gasoline operated equipment can be stored, but there is storage for gasoline free equipment

Page and Paragraph Offeror’s Questions Governments Response

51. SF1449,

Amendment 0001

Offerors have received Amendment 0001 and the notice that it is now due 10 October 2022 at 1200 local time. Is the Government aware that 10 October 2022 is a Federal Holiday to celebrate Columbus Day?

Yes, the Government is aware that 10 October 2022 is a Federal Holiday to celebrate Columbus Day

52. Technical Exhibit C

We don't see any data listed for McNair Army Health Clinic, Fort McNair IAW with Attachment 1. Please clarify.

Building at Ft McNair is currently under renovations until 2023

53. Page 17 of 166 Description of Services

CLIN 0002 - 0017 makes reference to Fort Wainwright (Performance). Please clarify.

Changed PWS CLIN 0002-0017 to Fort Meade MEDDAC (Performance)

54. Page 96 of 166 Paragraph 5.5.1.4

Where in Technical Exhibit D are the IVF, Infertility Clinic, lactation rooms/pods and the Morgue?

The MEDDAC does not have any of those rooms. This paragraph just describes the Type IV Services cleaning area.

55. Page 97 of 166 Paragraph 5.6.2

Where on Technical Exhibit D is the Labor and Delivery area, which requires 24 hour coverage?

The MEDDAC does not have a Labor and Delivery. This paragraph just describes the Type I Services cleaning area.

56. Page 97 of 166 Paragraph 5.6.4

What rooms on Technical Exhibit D constitute surgical burn OR's?

The MEDDAC does not have a surgical burn OR

57. Page 98 of 166 Paragraph 5.7.2

Where on Technical Exhibit D is the bone marrow transplant unit patient's room?

The MEDDAC does not have a bone marrow transplant unit

58. Page 98 of 166 Paragraph 5.7.3

The lack of an Acute Care Burn Unit not withstanding, does the government require the contractor to use ultraviolet light in each patient room transfer/terminal discharge? If so, is the machine(s) government furnished? (It is not listed on Exhibit E)

No, UV light is not required as the MEDDAC does not have an Acute Care Burn unit

59. Attachment 1 Paragraph 4

Encounter data is being provided for "Dunham" and Filmore". Where are these located?

Dunham and Filmore are located in PA, and they are presented on workloads as they are part of the MEDDAC

60. Page 74 of 166 Paragraph 1.8.1

Please identify the following on Technical Exhibit D: Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby Unit, Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgical Ward, Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Ward.

Fort Meade MEDDAC does not have any of the stated Wards

61. Exhibit K Collective Bargaining Agreement

Can the government please provide the most current wages and benefits?

See Exhibit K

62. Multiple places in the solicitation

There are multiple places (at least 8) within the document where reference is made to "BACH". Please clarify

"BACH".

BACH – Barquist Army Health Clinic

63. Exhibit E (4th Exhibit E) Paragraph

Reference is made to a building 2048.

There does not seem to be a building 2048 on Technical Exhibit C. Please clarify.

Change Exhibit E to reflect Bldg 525 Rm

64. Exhibit H RMW collection

The exhibit mentions two buildings at Fort Meyer yet Technical Exhibit C only shows one building at Fort Meyer. Can you please clarify?

Building 239 is under renovations until 2023. Further response to this question will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly.

65. Exhibit H RMW collection

The exhibit mentions "Forest Glen Annex" and "Building 512, USACAEL" Technical Exhibit C has no mention of a building 512. Also, where is Forest Glen Annex?

Building 512 in Forest Glen is in Silver Springs, MD Building is not on Exhibit C because is just for RMW services

66. Exhibit F Linen operations

The exhibit for Fort Meyer mentions a building 401. There is no mention of building 401 on Technical Exhibit C.

Please clarify.

Response to this question will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly.

67. Attachment 4 Staffing Charts, Type I

Where/what is T9169 SPD listed under Type I?

Response to this question will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly.

68. Attachment 4 Staffing Charts

These charts show the square footage as 650,450. Technical Exhibit C show the square footage to be 340,605. Please clarify the discrepancy.

Changed attachment 4 to reflect 340,605

69. Technical Exhibit D and Attachment 1, paragraph 2

Attachment 1 shows that normal operating days are Monday through Friday but Technical Exhibit D indicates that a number of buildings operate Monday through Saturday. Could you please clarify?

Fixed Exhibit D to indicate operations are Monday to Friday

70. Attachment 4 Staffing Charts

There appears to be a number of buildings on the staffing charts, in multiple type services, that are not on Technical Exhibit C. Please clarify the discrepancy.

Response to this question will be available in the next amendment to be posted shortly.

71. General We did not see anything that references a walk-through or site visit for this location, Will you all be hosting a site visit for this location?

No Site Visit for this effort

72. 145 B. Factor 2 – Past Performance

Can the contractor utilize Key Corporate personnel as past performance on this solicitation?

Our staff has the breadth and depth that this solicitation is requiring, but our company is to new to have experience through our company.

Refer to the instructions on FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2

73. Page 128 Paragraph 3 (b)

Would the Government issue a current complete Exhibit K Collective Bargaining Agreement. The exhibit issued with the solicitation is three pages and from 2019.

The incumbent contract is under CBA. The government will not issue any other CBA for this solicitation per FAR 22.1010.

74. Page 128, Paragraph 2 (a)

Would the Government re-issue Attachment 4 Staffing Chart to match Exhibit C Summary of Bldg Sq Ft.

Attachment 4a for base and 4b options are revised

75. RFP, pg. 73 - 1.4.1, 1.4.2

Are the buildings due to reopen and close accounted for in the pricing and resources required?

Refer to PWS

76. RFP, pg. 73 - 1.4.1, 1.4.2

Further clarification about the pending building closure, if it is currently in use. How certain are they that it will close? When?

Refer to PWS

77. SF1449 both original and conformed solicitation

Instructions indicate FAR 52.209-7 to be included with proposal submission. FAR 52.209-7 has not been included in the published solicitation. Does the Government want the offeror’s to pull the appropriate FAR reference from the FAR and include it with the solicitation response?

No, Follow the instruction on page 124.

78. SF1449 both original and conformed solicitation

Instructions indicate FAR 52.209-7 to be included with proposal submission. FAR 52.223-3 has not been included in the published solicitation. Does the Government want the offeror’s to pull the appropriate FAR reference from the FAR and include it with the solicitation response?

No, Follow the instruction on page 124.

79. Exhibit D, Row

Room 111A, Exhibit D shows zero (0) as a square footage. Is there a square footage associated with this line?

Corrected on Exhibit D to 232

80. Exhibit D, Row

Room 323, Exhibit D shows zero (0) as a square footage. Is there a square footage associated with this line?

Corrected on Exhibit D to 48

81. Exhibit D, Row

Room 1015A, Exhibit D shows zero (0) as a square footage. Is there a square footage associated with this line?

No change

82. Exhibit D, Row

Room 2053A, Exhibit D shows Zero (0) as a square footage. Is there a square footage associated with this line?

No change

83. Exhibit D, Row

Room 1052, Exhibit D does not identify a Floor Type (Carpet/Tile). Could the Government please provide the floor type?

Corrected on Exhibit D to Vinyl Tile

84. Exhibit D, Row

Room 2-EL-1, Exhibit D does not identify a Floor Type (Carpet/Tile).

Could the Government please provide a floor type?

Corrected on Exhibit D to Vinyl Tile

85. Attachment 4 All We were only able to location a staffing chart for the base year and the first option period. Could the Government please provide the staffing chart for the last 3 Option Periods/Years?

Use attachment 4 Staffing Chart - Ordering Periods for last 3 options

86. Attachment D, Type Service I and II

Page 74 of the Solicitation states holidays will be worked in Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby Unit, Newborn ICU, ER, Dining Facility, Pathology, Radiology, Medical Surgical Ward, Psychiatric Ward, Surgical Processing Department, ICU and Pediatric Ward.

The Attachment D does not give any Square Footages applied to these areas.

Could the Government please clarify?

Fort Meade MEDDAC does not have any of the stated areas. Removed from PWS except when describing type of room that certain types of cleanings are required.

87. 5.6.2 of the solicitation

“Lock-in CSPs are required Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am until the last surgical case (normally approximately at 4:30 pm). After the last surgical case, end of day cleaning will commence. CSPs shall be "locked-in" 24 hours per day in L&D areas identified as Type I in Exhibit D.”

This seems to be a contradiction. Please provide clarification on the number of days and shifts for Type 1 services. Also please indicate if there are L&D areas and provide statistics on the number of births. Will there be some services performed on the second shift? If so, when and where?

Please refer to question and answer 55.

88. 5.7.1 of the solicitation

“5.7.1. Task: The contractor shall perform healthcare environmental cleaning in patient rooms, isolation rooms, recovery rooms, intensive care unit, emergency room and nursery in accordance with the AHE Practice Guidance for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning. The contractor shall respond to service calls within 10 minutes or less from notification. The contractor shall respond to requests for transfer/terminal discharge cleaning within 15 minutes of notification by the government that the room is ready for cleaning.

Transfer/terminal discharge cleaning includes making of beds in all patient rooms, isolation rooms, intensive care unit, recovery rooms, ER trauma rooms, and where required, disinfection of the room utilizing ultraviolet lights.” Are ultraviolent lights for disinfecting a requirement? If so, does the Government provide the equipment? Are ultraviolent lights optional? In Exhibit D there are no patient rooms listed. Are patient rooms and recovery rooms the same?

Please refer to question and answer 14 and 15.

89. 5.9.2 through

5.9.2.7 of the solicitation

Are there BMTU patient rooms at any of the facilities? They are not indicated in Exhibit D. If not, are we required to address BMTU in our response?

The FT Meade MEDDAC does not have a BMTU. This paragraph just describes the Type of rooms that requires the type of cleaning services.

90. 5.9.2 through 5.9.2.7

Is there an MRI room at any of the facilities? Exhibit D does not indicate so.

The FT Meade MEDDAC does not have a MRI room. This paragraph just describes Type of rooms that requires the type of cleaning services.

91. 5.11.4 through 5.11.4.1

Are there any on-call rooms at any of the facilities, is so, where, as not shown in exhibit D?

The FT Meade MEDDAC does not have on-call rooms. This paragraph just describes the Type of rooms that requires the type of cleaning services..