Vendor_Questions_-_44th_MED_BDE_Answers.docx

VENDOR QUESTIONS

1.) The Statement of Work mentions the specimens need to be provided with "high-pressure embalming of all cadavers with a human anatomical solution." It then later states they must be "fresh, frozen." Can you confirm if these cadavers are embalmed or fresh (no preservation).

Fresh frozen is the requirement 2.) The original request mentioned onsite staffing support but the solicitation does not clearly out line this. Will onsite support be needed by our staff? If so, how many days long are the trainings?

On Site Assistance is required for Room Preparation (biohazard plastic placement), Cadaver Placement, Cadaver Transport to Storage Facility, and Disposal.

3.) Will you please check and let me know if there is a morgue or a funeral home on base with can rent and use to store the four whole body cadaver specimens to make sure they are well preserved for each lab?

There is no funeral home on base, but the hospital (Womack Army Medical Center) has a morgue. It is not a viable option for storage of the specimen by the vendor though due to the time required to gain access.

4.) Will you please let me know how I and my staff will be able to enter the base when we arrive on Sunday afternoon and during the week for the labs?

I am working with the installation security to determine the best way forward. But in the absence of any official badge or government issued identification, we would need to access the installation through the Truck Plaza Stop which is the appropriate access control point for vendors with commercial vehicles. The location for this ACP is the intersection of Knox St and Bragg Blvd. You will need to furnish license, registration, and proof of insurance. Please note that a background check will be conducted and access will not be granted if a felony charge is found within the last 10 years.

*Trying to track down the process to gain a memo to the Captain of the Guard to enable smooth access to the installation. It is our belief that there may be hiccups/delays associated with bringing cadavers onto the installation due to the uniqueness of this requirement.

5.) Will you please let me know if there is any lodging available on base for us to stay during the week?

They can contact the IHG Hotel for Lodging 910.396.7700, option 1 (Individual Reservations) or Option 2 (group reservations).

6.) Just to confirm-Your staff will have all of the PPE-personal protection equipment such as surgical gowns and gloves and all surgical equipment and instruments available at the facility?

Yes, we will have PPE for the Instructors and students.

7.) Will you please send me the exact address we will be having the labs at?

28th Combat Support Hospital BLDG A-1985 Longstreet Rd.

Fort Bragg, NC 28310 8.) Will you please let me know if these cadavers will be fine as fresh and ready for your lab or if you would like them to be embalmed?

Fresh frozen