Questions_and_Answers.docx

Site Visit Questions

1. Will the Government provide a computer to the Contractor, if not what are the procedures for the Contractor to use their own computer on the Governments network? There are no objections for the government to provide a computer. Contractors must apply for system access rights through the COR. No privately owned equipment are authorized on the government network.

2. Will the Contractor have access to information provided by the Air Force Weather Squadron? Planning data is available on their Facebook page, and is accessible to all. Currently, the legal weather brief must be obtained through normal channels. The Air Force Weather command is conducting a legal review to determine whether they can provide a legal weather brief.

3. Will office space be provided in addition to the living quarters? Yes, office space will be provided in addition to the living quarters. Both spaces will be collocated in the same hangar.

4. What is the maximum patient payload per flight? The maximum required transport per flight is one litter patient

5. Will the Contractor be permitted training flight hours? If so how many per day/week etc. The contractor is authorized to fly as long as they maintain the same response time standards set forth in the contract, as required to maintain proficiency. However, they are not authorized to bill the government for those hours

6. Which is the correct due date? The due date is June 3rd at 0800.

7. Will a Transition Time be allotted for the winning contractor after Contract Award? A transition time will be provided, any costs associated with this should be factored into the monthly rate quoted on the solicitation CLIN’s.

8. Will a CARB and CAMTS approved operator vendor have precedence over a vendor that is not CARB and CAMTS approved? No

9. Will the vendor have approval for a radio antenna mount on the side or top of the building for UHF radio communication with our dispatch? Running an antenna to the top of the building is authorized. The vendor must work through the COR for a workorder through the Directorate of Public Works.

10. Will the vendor be authorized to place a portable conex type container unit in the allocated hanger space? Yes. All hazardous materials must be marked and secured in accordance with OSHA standards.

11. What is the operating range / radius required to support Fort Drum’s Operations? The furthest point of the Fort Drum installation from the airfield is 17 nautical miles. The distance from Wheeler Sack Army Airfield to Upstate Medical Center is 62 nautical miles. Total straight line distance is 79 nautical miles one way.

12. Will the vendor have approval for a third party vendor to provide monthly service for medical waste, and other services approved by the COR? (i.e. Stericycle) Bio and controlled waste removal will be authorized as a sub-contract service, provided the prime contractor adheres to reporting and process procedures IAW with Joint Commission standards and provides documentation to the COR.