20r0004_OccHlth_QA_20Apr20.pdf

W91ZRU20R0004 Occupational Health Exam Services Questions and Answers

17 April 2020 20 April 2020

Date: 17 April 2020

Q1. What is the contract awards amount?

A1. Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Technical Exhibit 3: The Not to Exceed annual award amount will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable Offeror’s fee schedule multiplied by the estimated number of each type of exam.

Q2. Is it the same amount for telework program as COVID‐19 unfolds?

A2. Reference 1.4.4 and 1.4.4.1 of the PWS – Services shall be provided at the contractor’s place of business and Telework, if applicable would not change the contract price.

Q3. Is there currently an incumbent? If so, what is the current contract number and name of the firm fulfilling the services?

A3. No current contract or incumbent. Reference PWS 1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services during normal business hours of operation at the contractor’s place of business…

Q4. How many FTEs are currently in the position?

A4. FTEs .42 ‐ Reference A2 and A3

Date: 20 April 2020

Q5. Page 15 #4, do you have a specific questionnaire for this or would we be asking them these questions in person? This is not routine but it can be done A5. No specific form/questionnaire. It's really just meant to be a brief query as to whether or not an employee has any concerns regarding their potential workplace exposures, including reproductive. If they do, the contracted healthcare provider should provide basic education on prevention strategies, based on his/her scope of practice, and refer the employee to the AKARNG OHN for more specific workplace guidance. Routine visits and interaction is not possible for employees in the OHN’s Medical Surveillance program. This is merely just a way to provide these employees with basic prevention education and referral to the OHN, should they feel the need for further, more specific info.

Q6. Page 15, #5 g. What do they consider Stage 3 Hypertension? AHA does not have this in their guideline.

A6. > 180 (systolic) and/or > 120 (diastolic) mm Hg.

Q7. Page 16 #6‐. Do you have a company specific form or do we need one?

A7. If the vendor has one, they can send to the OHN for review. Alternatively, the form I use is attached herein (Q&A_Att_1_Back Flexibility Test Kraus Weber).

Q8. X‐Ray tech‐ Can we confirm if the Tech truly needs to be certified, or if they can be trained on the job to conduct X‐rays?

A8. Certification is preferable, but if a certified technician is not available in‐house, on‐the‐job training is a consideration.

Q9. Who would be performing the x‐rays, and who would be training/supervising?

A9. At a minimum, individuals performing the x‐rays would need to receive training on radiation safety for the particular equipment being used, how to conduct quality control tests on it, and receive regular continuing education related to the machines and radiation safety.

Q&A - Attachment 1 Back Flexibility Test

Patient’s Label

Test Results (Circle One)

Toe Touch

The patient should stand with their feet together, bend at the waist and reach for their toes while only slightly bending their knees. If their hands reach the knee region or below, they pass. Otherwise the test result is considered a failure.

Pass Fail

Sit and Reach

The patient should sit with their legs extended in front of them and reach for their toes while only slightly bending their knees. If their hands reach the knee region or below, they pass.

Otherwise, the test result is considered a failure.

Hands and Feet Extension

The patient must lie with their stomach on the pillow and raise their hands and feet at the same time so that neither hands nor feet are touching the ground they pass. Otherwise, the test result is considered a failure.