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x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions, to revise TASK 2 and Technical criteria and to extend the due date for proposals.

A) Questions and Answers:

1. Per diem for different cities and states vary greatly. Since the states and number of communities are not currently selected, what is the expectation for providing detailed travel costs?

Answer: The contractor will conduct one site visit to each of the four identified states during the base year of the contract. The site visit may last approximately 2-3

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days. The contract will not cover travel costs.

The individual States seeking the training will cover those costs.

2. The Statement of Work is vague and doesn't provide a clearly defined requirement. Please provide more details on the expected outcome for setting up networks, training, and white paper.

Answer: It is expected that once the four states are identified, the contractor will provide technical assistance to the states in establishing agricultural networks. The technical assistance (training) will be provided throughout the contract period. Upon identification of the four states, the contractor shall contact the selected states to set up the first technical assistance session. The cost of the travel for the technical assistance shall be borne by the states. The contractor shall provide 5-10 days of technical assistance to each state. The state shall request technical assistance from the contractor. It is expected the networks (one in each state) will be established by the end of the contract. At the end of each contract year a white paper will be submitted discussing the progress on establishing the agricultural networks in the 4 states. The white paper will also include a discussion on agricultural health and safety. A white paper will be produced during each year of the contract.

3. How many communities within each state are to have networks at each phase and upon project completion?

Answer: It is anticipated that upon completion of the project each state will have one network.

The number of communities that make up the network will be determined by the individual state in consultation with the contractor. The rate at which the networks develop during the course of the project depends on the individual state. Some states may be more experience in developing networks than others and may already have existing relationships within the agricultural community. Those states' networks may be developed faster than a state with little experience in creating agricultural networks.

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4. At what point in the project is the training to begin?

Answer: Training should begin within four weeks of identification of the four states.

5. The "Purpose" states the outcome is to "share information and train community-based health care providers in how to assess risk factors on farms so as to reduce the rate of illness and injury."

Does the HRSA have access to information that is to be "shared"? If so, please provide this information.

Answer: HRSA does not have this information. It is expected the contractor will work with the communities to generate the information to be shared.

6. If the above referenced information is not available, what are the guidelines for the information that requires developing?

Answer: Information can be shared through technical assistance workshops, conference calls, publications, etc. It is expected the contractor will have experience in assessing risk factors in farming communities and in training community providers on how to assess the risk factors.

7. What are the quality requirements for this project?

Answer: Participating rural health professionals will be licensed and qualified to provide services in compliance with applicable state laws and practice acts.

8. Reference "Capability and Experience of the

Organization", this mentions affiliation with a university. This seems to limit the potential offerors if a company is not affiliated with a university. If an offeror is not affiliated with a university, will they be rated as neutral?

Answer: The offeror will not be rated neutral if not affiliated with a university. This factor is not related to past performance, but rather requesting the capability and experience of the organization. It is expected the contractor will

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be able to conduct any research needed to produce the white papers and provide the technical assistance/training to the states.

9. Is it possible to set the second and final payment at 20 weeks as that is the date I anticipate the work will be completed?

Answer: No. The resulting contract from this solicitation will have a one (1) twelve (12) month base period plus one (1)12-month option period.

10. Please define the term "G&A" as listed on

Answer: G & A refers to General and

Administrative Expenses.

11. Fringe benefits are included in the hourly rate. I was planning on listing out our direct labor costs as well as fringe rather than list staff under consultants. Is this ok?

Answer: Yes.

12. Both the "management plan" and "technical plan" request specific tasks and timeline. Can I use one matrix chart to organize information requested under each of these plans? I would still provide the additional detail required under the term "technical plan".

Answer: No, the management plan refers to the staff hours for each task. The technical plan is your proposed methodology.

13. Is it correct to assume that we can use page

2 of Standard Form 18 to list out the information required under "supporting documentation" as requested on page 5?

Answer: Yes

14. Please identify the four states that will serve as pilot sites for creating networks of providers to focus on agricultural health and safety.

Answer: It is not known which states will be

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selected. In carrying out this contract, it is expected that the contractor shall identify four

States that could be given technical assistance to create networks focusing on agricultural health and safety. One of the four states may be from the Midwest and one from the Southwest. The contractor shall not be responsible for travel costs to provide the technical assistance. This cost will be borne by the requesting state.

15. Is Recovery Act money being used for this procurement?

No.

B) Revised Task 2 - Delete Prior Task #2 and replace as follows:

Task 2: The Contractor shall identify a list of potential States to serve as pilot sites and submit that to the Project Officer for approval.

In carrying out this contract, the contractor shall identify a list of potential States that could serve as pilot sites and work with the

Project Officer to identify four States that could be given technical assistance to create networks focusing on agricultural health and safety. Upon identification of the four states, the contractor shall contact the selected states to set up the first technical assistance session.

The cost of the travel for the technical assistance shall be borne by the states. The contractor shall provide 5-10 days of technical assistance to each state.

C) Revised - Technical Criteria - delete B. and D and replace with the following:

B. Technical Approach 30

Work Plan - The proposal shall fully describe the proposed technical approach to meet each of the requirements specified under the Description and

Scope of Work, including all tasks and their respective subtasks. It shall contain the following:

1. Detailed descriptions of the contents of each task to be

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performed to achieve the projects objectives in the offerors own words and a discussion of the methodology to be used for individual tasks.

2. A discussion of anticipated major problem areas, together with potential approaches to their solution.

D. Management Plan 10

The offeror shall submit a management plan and time schedule including all work to be performed and deliverables. The management plan shall include the labor categories, number of hours per task.

The offeror shall identify the facilities, equipment, and other non-staff resources that are appropriate for successful completion of the contract requirements. This shall include a description of computer hardware and software and arrangements for telephone and email service sufficient to meet workload demands.

D) The Due date for proposals is August 7, 2009 at 10 AM EST.

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