Amendment 0004 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS_W912HZ20R0008.docx

QUESTION 1: In the body of the contract provided, It states “we will provide the personnel” and “we will be responsible for the hire of the person drawing the blood and obtaining the urine”. Is that correct?

ANSWER 1: The performance work statement states the vendor is not required to draw blood samples but is required to transport samples, analyze samples, and report/deliver results of samples.

QUESTION 2: Will ERDC provide us with a space on the premises for the person to work and have our working supplies? Do you provide a phone line, internet access, computer, or do we set up the office on the ERDC?

ANSWER 2: The vendor will not have an employee on-site at ERDC.

QUESTION 3: Who will be in charge of the Centrifuge machine once provided?

ANSWER 3: ERDC nurses will be in charge of the Centrifuge.

QUESTION 4: Is it ok for FedEx or UPS to pick up the samples?

ANSWER 4: No.

Question 5: Can you provide a monthly estimate of supplies needed? In other words, how can we determine the amount needed on a monthly basis?

ANSWER 5: This information is unknown and varies from month to month.

QUESTION 6: What is the estimated materials for specimen needed on a monthly basis?

ANSWER 6: This information is unknown and varies from month to month.

QUESTION 7: We have a HIPPA Compliant portal for patient result access. A user name will be provided for your viewing. In addition to the portal, do you want us to generate a print out as well?

ANSWER 7: As long as we can print from the portal, that would be acceptable.

QUESTION 8: In order to enter ERDC to collect specimens and provide materials, do you provide the background check under NCIC-III or do we provide an additional background check?

ANSWER 8: You should be able to enter the premises with a valid driver’s license.

QUESTION 9: Do we require CAC or DoD?

ANSWER 9: You will not have access to Federal computers or networks, therefore, you will not require a CAC.

QUESTION 10: Can you provide a monthly estimate of the blood drawing equipment, specimen bags, urine cups and 24-hour jugs? This estimate will allow us to provide the lowest price and have the stock available to offer the supplies needed.

ANSWER 10: This information is unknown and varies from month to month.

QUESTION 11: On your Performance Metrics, you indicated Contractor will deliver supplies within 7 calendars days after each quarter. What is the estimated supplies used in a quarter?

ANSWER 11: This information is unknown and varies from month to month.