Questions_Answers_Mobile_MRI_201511209.docx

Questions and Answers Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation No.: W91YU0-16-T-0011 Mobile MRI Services

Closing date: Dec 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM (PST) All questions must be received in writing by: Dec 5, 2015 at 12:01 AM (PST)

1) Is there any additional detail available for this opportunity?

Response: Yes; however, the answers to the majority of your questions will be contained within the solicitation.

2) I assume you want the unit in a trailer onsite?

Response: Yes. It is expected that the trailer will remain onsite 24x7/365.

3) Is there a pad already installed?

Response: Yes. There is a pad for the trailer already installed.

4) Is there any awning for patients in place?

Response: No. There is no awning in place at the site.

5) What are the dimensions of the parking area etc.?

Response: The dimensions for the MRI Pad are approximately 22x57 feet.

6) Is there a site map or overview available?

Response: Yes. There is a not to scale site map available upon request.

7) Can a site visit be conducted? Yes. If your company would like to schedule a site visit you can contact me via email and I will provide you with that information.

8) Can you confirm if the small business set-aside requirement was changed to no restriction?

Response: This requirement has not been changed to unrestricted; it is solicited as a total small business set-aside.

9) In the solicitation, it was requiring that the unit is less than 3 year old. Is this for hardware only vs. the hardware AND trailer?

Response: Yes. This is for both the hardware and the trailer.

10) Can the unit and the trailer be an upgrade within 3 years?

Response: Yes. As long as the unit itself was upgraded it could be a viable option.

11) Page 6 of the solicitation notes a PoP for the Base Year to be 1 Dec 2015 - 30 Nov 2016 which conflicts with the due date of the RFQ currently set for 12 Dec.

Response: The performance start date will shift depending on when the contract is awarded. The Government is aware that the initial period of performance listed in the solicitation has passed.

12) Would a Modular Building that fit the pad be acceptable in lieu of a trailer? Modular units offer many more benefits and options than a trailer.

Response: Yes. As long as the Contractor removes the unit upon completion of the contract.

13) Please clarify what the lead time is after award. What date or anticipated date is the unit required onsite and operational?

Response: The lead time for this requirement is 30 days after the date of award.

14) What applications are you looking to do? MSK, NEURO, etc.?

Response: The MTF requires MSK, neuro, MRCP, body, aorta, MRA and anything else for basic MRI work. The MTF does not require cardiac, breast, peds, prostate bowel or procedure apps.

15) Do you want dedicated coils for shoulder, knee, foot, ankle and wrist?

Response: The MTF require dedicated coils for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip (or similar surface coil), knee, ankle, and food.

16) Would refurb systems be considered new if they carry a one year warranty and the latest software levels?

Response: No.

17) Who is the current incumbent?

Response: This is a new requirement; there is no incumbent.