Responses to Questions - 11-233-SOL-00430.pdf

Questions/Responses National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NFRC) Services

RFP: 11‐233‐SOL‐00430

1. Does the government anticipate the development of a new database or will the existing database be updated?

The existing database will be updated.

2. Can a subcontractor’s past performance count toward the “submissions past performance” requirement?

Yes

3. Does HHS envision a certain number, or minimal number, of media campaign materials like: Television Spots? Radio Spots? Web Banners? Print Materials?

OFA envisions at least two television spots, five radio spots, two web banners and three print materials.

4. Should all public service announcements be created in English and Spanish? In other languages?

HHS is interested in reaching English and Spanish speaking audiences but the offeror has the flexibility to design a media campaign that will meet this goal.

5. Would media buying dollars be an allowable cost item? Please clarify?

Media buying dollars would be an allowable cost item.

6. Many of the most qualified media and communications firms are commercial companies with GSA schedule contracts. Will the government be willing to grant the prime permission to purchase services utilizing one of these firm’s GSA schedule?

The offeror should develop a partnership with a firm prior to submitting a proposal for this RFP.

7. Are Letters of Support allowable supplemental information in the proposal?

8. Are copies of products allowable as examples of the capacity to attest to our abilities to perform items in the contract?

9. Does this contract allow for registration fees to be charged to participants who attend the conferences?

No

10. Is it required to have an MOU of the partnerships that we have developed for this contract in the proposal?

It is not required at this time.

11. Is there a page limit for the Past Performance volume?

No

12. Is the Program Manager the only position to be considered “Key Personnel”?

“Key Personnel” will be determined at the time of award based on the offeror’s proposal.

13. Can you explain the difference between a subcontractor and a consultant? Is it more or less determined by the scope of the work they will be undertaking? Can a subcontractor serve as one of the up to six consultants (section 4.11 on page 9 of the solicitation)?

Yes, a subcontractor performs work specified in the prime contract where as a consultant provides general advice to the prime contractor that does not constitute performance of any part of the work specified in the prime contract. Yes, a subcontractor can serve as one or more of the consultants.

14. Can you explain the meaning of the word “parity,” as used in the second paragraph of page 5 and on page 55?

The offeror should rely on common business practices and a common usage where the agency has not defined it.

15. Regarding the “Past Performance” requirement, can “previous clients” include agencies and funders where services were provided by the offeror to the client not via a government contract, but by means of a cooperative agreement or grant with either a public or private client?

We would prefer past performance include previous public or private clients with a contracting relationship with the offeror.

16. Also, please advise whether the contract allows for 6 consultants for 10 days each (60 consultant days)?