Questions and Answers 09-T-0004 0005.doc

Questions and Answers for W912PQ-09-T-0003 & W912PQ-09-T-0004

(Vendor questions are in Bold text, the government’s response is in Plain text.)

"On page 29 of the SOW 20 exams are required to be performed per hour and on page 30, 24 exams are required per hour."

CORRECTION: 24 exams are required per hour. Therefore 24 in both places.

"In reference to the above solicitation number, is this RFQ strictly limited to Dental Vans.? May portable/mobile dental facilities on site be acceptable?

Portable equipment is NOT acceptable under this contract, the government requires mobile dental vans.

1. How much space do you have on site for the vendor?

Rochester: The specific dimensions are not available; sufficient area to support this type of operation is available on site. We have the drill shed floor.

Same at Latham, with parking area for dental vans outside the door.

2. Does the vendor need to provide mobile units or offices to accomodate our staff?

Not for our people.

3. Is it possible for the contractor to get DoD Contractor Common Access Cards in a timely manner in order to provide these services, or is this a lengthy process?

Yes, it is possible for vendors to get DoD contractor CAC. The contractor will obtain these through the Contractor Verification System (CVS).

4. Is it an option for us to have someone enter the data into the system after we have collected it on paper simply so that we can keep the flow moving with the medical staff and have an administrator take care of the data entry during the exam processes?

Entry into DENCLASS can be done off paper, off site. As stated in the Statement of Work, item #2; Objectives and Scope this contract requires that all data be entered into DENCLASS within 24 hrs of the Soldier's exam. This is a strict requirement that must be met.

5. Is it possible to get samples of the forms in advance so that we can brief all our staff and be appropriately prepared? We did not see them posted on the website."

The Forms required for satisfying this contract are listed within this Solicitation as: SF603.pdf, DA Form 5570.pdf and Dental Form # 1.pdf.