A21_RFQ 20Q0012_Questions and Anwers.docx

Amendment One for Request for Quote - W912HQ20Q0012

The purpose of this Amendment is to incorporate the questions and answers received in response to request for quote W912HQ20Q0012. It is recommend that documents referencing W912HQ20Q0012 are reviewed prior to submitting a quote.

The closing date for the delivery of a response to this combined synopsis/solicitation is on or before 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on 14 September 2020. Offers shall be e-mailed to the Point of Contact (POC) shown below by the closing date and time. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that the transmission is received by the Government prior to the closing date and time. Upon receipt of an electronic offer, the Government will acknowledge receipt of that offer via email to the offeror.

POC: Angela Lape Address: 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria VA

Q1: Can a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 5 years experience in Emergency Medicine, Medical Disability Exams, Medical Disability Questionnaire, and Medical Disability Case Reviews be qualified for this solicitation?

A: No, an occupational health physician is board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

Further information can be found at the following link: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/QandA/osha3160.html#:~:text=They%20must%20pass%20a%20state,or%20acquired%20on%2Dsite%20experience.

Q2: What is the time frame to complete Medical Questionnaires?

A: Paragraph performance work statement (PWS) 3.1, “Reviewing the medical screening questionnaire in ENGLINK or via email, fax, or mail and then choose a medical screening deployment code through a secure and compliant electronic submission to ENGLink within 3 working days of the questionnaire submission to the contractor.”

“. If there is an urgent need or during an actual emergency response, the contractor shall submit the deployment codes within 24 hours of questionnaire submission.”

Q3: Does the provider need medical liability insurance for this solicitation?

A: Yes, PWS paragraph 4.1 addresses the requirement for insurance.