Lithotripsy services

Added: Jul 05, 2013 4:07 pm Modified: Jul 22, 2013 11:27 amTrack Changes

AMENDMENT A00002:

Q1: Please explain the daily minimum in more detail. Is this the # of procedures for the entire year? We

based our business plan on 2.5 patients per month. If you only schedule 1 patient in a month, we lose money

that month.



A1: The per day minimum charge applies when the contractor makes timely delivery of the equipment to the VA site on a scheduled day and either no cases are performed or when the total fees do not meet or exceed the daily minimum threshold. . We are not guaranteeing a monthly minimum of 2.5 per month.

Q2: Please explain the hospital rate vs. the ambulatory rate. Please provide what the hospital Medicare rate is.



A2: Hospital Rates: A portion of a hospital which provides diagnostic, therapeutic (both surgical and nonsurgical), and rehabilitation services to sick or injured persons who do not require hospitalization or institutionalization

Ambulatory Rates: A freestanding facility, other than a physician's office, where surgical and diagnostic services are provided on an ambulatory basis. (VA DOES NOT FIT THIS DESCRIPTION)



Q3: Please explain NPI#. We are not a MD and do not have a NPI# since we do not bill.



A3: This section is N/A for this requirement



THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE IS ADDED TO THE SOLICITATION (RFQ)



2.3.2-CANCELLATION:



If a lithotripter is delivered to the VA site and is inoperable for 60 minutes or more with the result that Client or the designated Surgeon must postpone surgical procedures ready to be performed the contractor will forego the charge for a single surgical procedure on a subsequent scheduled day.

Added: Jul 05, 2013 4:07 pm THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Beckley West Virginia, is seeking potential sources to provide Mobile Lithotripsy Services to Veterans and veteran beneficiaries. Contractor shall provide mobile lithotripsy services to include materials, supplies, equipment, and qualified technicians as specified in the performance work statement. Services will be required for a period of one year with 4- 12month option periods. This requirement is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 621512, with a size standard of $14 million. Solicitation packages will be available on 7/5/2013. All inquiries should be directed in writing to Benetta Northern via email at benetta.northern@va.gov.