Ambulance services

Added: Jan 20, 2012 2:39 pm Modified: Feb 27, 2012 11:58 amTrack Changes REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #2

Question 1: Clarification on Third Party billing: Will it be permitted for the ambulance contractor to bill any third party for the patients ambulance transport? For example, if the soldier has Tricare or private insurance could these entities be billed?

Does this mean that we would not be able to bill TriCare for the transport at all or that we could not bill the patient directly for any amount not covered by TriCare?

Answer 1: Contractor shall bill insurance company for the cost. Contractor will bill patient's (soldier or civilian) insurance company for transport cost, services provided and supplies used during transport. Vendor will receive reimbursable cost specified by patients' insurance company. If patient does not have insurance then patient will be billed by contractor for services rendered.

Question 2: I am asking for clarification as to what are the terms of payment to the contractor (Biweekly, Monthly, Quarterly). In the section Prompt payment it references "Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315" however I am not familiar with this payment method.

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52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2010)
(i) Payment.--(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315

Answer 2: Payment terms will be established in the contract. Most Government contracts are net 30. Prompt Payment Act ensures the contractor is paid with in the established terms once a proper invoice is submitted. Please review the Prompt Payment Act for details.

Added: Jan 20, 2012 2:39 pm Modified: Feb 22, 2012 9:46 amTrack Changes CLARIFICATION OF BID RESPONSE DUE DATE

RFPs are still due on March 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM CST. Electronic or hard copy submission is acceptable to MS ARNG USPFO P&C, Attn Lisa Anguizola, 144 Military Drive, Flowwod, MS 39232-8861 or e-mail to lisa.anguizola@us.army.mil

Added: Jan 20, 2012 2:39 pm Modified: Feb 21, 2012 2:01 pmTrack Changes REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #1

Question 1: Is the contractor allowed to bill the patient that is transported?

Answer 1: Soldier "no" Civilian "yes"
No, we do not have historical data for the soldier/civilian ratio

Added: Jan 20, 2012 2:39 pm Subject: Ambulance Services/Emergency Medical Support
NAICS: 621910
Contracting Office Address: USPFO P & C,
144 Military Drive,
Jackson, MS 39232
Point of Contact: Lisa Anguizola, 601-313-1663
E-Mail Address: lisa.anguizola@us.army.mil
Set Aside Code: Open Market
Place of Performance: Based out of: Mississippi Army National Guard
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center
Camp Shelby, MS
Synopsis: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.203, this serves as a pre-solicitation notice. MS Army National Guard intends to issue a solicitation for Ambulance Services/Emergency Medical Support in support of Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. The solicitation will be for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 365/24/7 on-site services at the Camp Shelby, MS location.

The contract is for a twelve (12) month period beginning April 1, 2012 thru March 31, 2013 with four (4) option years. This solicitation will incorporate provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55.
This requirement is unrestricted.

All potential sources shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered eligible for award. The NAICS code is 621910. The business size is $7.0M. Solicitations will be made available on or about 7 February, 2012.

This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5 and 5.102 therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing to obtain an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.FedBizOpps.gov.

Solicitation W9127Q-12-R-0005, will be issued on or around February 7, 2012. Proposals for this solicitation will be due on or about 13 March 2012. The award of this solicitation is projected to be on 20 March 2012. The intent is to make one award to the business capable of providing these services. Offers shall be submitted either by mail to USPFO, P&C; Attn. Lisa Anguizola; 144 Military Drive, Jackson, MS 39232 or by e-mail to lisa.anguizola@us.army.mil. Questions may also be directed to Ms. Lisa Anguizola in writing only to the above mentioned e-mail address. REQUESTS FOR A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for the posting of the solicitation and any updates/amendments to this solicitation.