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V -- AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION SOL USZA92-99-Q-0023 DUE 091699 POC Karen Glass, Contracting Officer (910)432-6145 Amendment: This action originally publicized in the CBD dated August 13,1999, is extended till 4;30 p.m. on 16 September 1999. This amendment also provides the following responses to these Contractor's questions: Q1) Does the company planning to submit a proposal have the authorization of speaking with the element receiving the services? A1) All official communications must go through the contracting office. All personal conversations are not binding on either party. Q2) Is there a cap for the amount to be spent on the service? A min max ballpark amount. The reason I am asking is base on my viability research and on the ground assessment there may be different than the unit action officer. A2) The government's estimate will not be released. Q3) What region of the African continent the group shall be deployed to? A3) The soldiers are deployed throughout the continent of Africa. When submitting your quote please specify if any specific regions will not be covered. Q4) Shall the air ambulance provider be required to provide ground ambulance transfer to and from the aircraft or will this service be provided by military resources? A4) The goal is for the military resources to provide the service only up to 10 miles. Q5) Do you require the stationing of an air ambulance crew in Africa for the duration of the contract term? A5) No requirement, however, the response time will be evaluated. We are looking for evacuation from point of injury in an adequate amount of time. Q6) What are the expected operational areas for the 3d SFG? A6) The entire continent of Africa, again, in your quote specify specific limitations. Q7) Will the troops be operating within reasonable range of a prepared fixed-wing airfield, or should we quote for rotary-wing contingencies as well? A7) Need to be prepared for rotary-wing operations. Q8) Is this a new operation, or the continuation of a previous operation? A8) Yes this is a continuation of service. The first order processed for this service was a purchase order for a 5 month period (May -- Sep 99). Q9) What are current 3d SFG injury/disease/wound statistics, with specific attention for wounds/diseases/injuries requiring MEDEVAC from field sites? A9) Less than 5 MEDEVACs in the past 5 years. Q10) Will the USG provide diplomatic clearances, consular services, and prearranged flight clearances to expedite aeromedical asset insertion, extraction and cross-border operation? A10) No. Q11) Will we be required to continue services in the event of an unexpected combat or MOOTW situation? A11) No. Q12) Is the USG prepared to pay standby fees for dedicated assets? A12) Dedicated assets is not a requirement, but if offered will be evaluated. You are reminded that price is an important evaluation factor. All other information publicized in the original synopsis remains unchanged. Posted 09/08/99 (W-SN378001). (0251)

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