B01 A02 20R0001 Att 5 - Final QA.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – Assessments, Appraisals and Counseling, Seminars and Workshops Support Services

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Request for Proposal# 12318720R0001

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7 Is the estimated $240,000.00 BPA Award Dollar Amount per year?

7a $240,000.00 is the total NTE estimated value of the awarded

BPA.

8 Are the deliverables and number of employees to be serviced the same in the current contract as listed in the solicitation?

8a All information in the Solicitation is current.

When I reviewed the subject solicitation, I identified counseling as a requirement. There are no qualifications for the counselor. Does the counselor need to be licensed? If so, what state does the counselor need to be licensed in? Are there minimum requirements of clinical insurance for the counseling provider(s)?

9a The counselor would need to be able to explain the results to the clients and can be unlicensed; what we really need is someone that is knowledgeable.

10 N/A 13 2 What format would you like Vol 1 and 2 in? Is it up to the vendors to put together the technical approach on how we want to propose or follow the quarterly plan listed on page 2?

10a See page 48/60 of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (CSS).

11 N/A 5.0 48 Past Performance- Would the USDA prefer this to be our references? If so, how many? Where can I find these in the RFP or online?

11a That was missed in the CSS. Please provide two Past Performance References and as provided at page 48/60 of the CSS, each reference isn’t to exceed 1 page.

12 N/A 5.0 48 What format do they want this in? Is there a pricing form somewhere we need to fill out?

12a Pg 2 of the CSS has a deliverables table that is the pricing table.

13 N/A 1(d) 7

When you refer to Individual Prescription Counseling, is the expectation to provide physician oversight of individual prescriptions and their inherent risks on the job OR is this more of a matter for a health coach to prescribe healthy eating and exercising habits?

13a Physician oversight is preferred or first choice; or the health coach as second choice.

14 Is the BPA award for NTE $240,000 expected to cover all five years? Or NTE $240,000 per year until 2025?

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14a See 7a.

15 With the questions due on 2/4 by 3pm (today), when do you plan on providing the answers?

15a Late Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.

Will you issue an amendment? If so, how can I access it and the attachments needed to complete my response.

Could you provide the link?

16a https://beta.sam.gov/ (Contract Opportunities)

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Can you provide an outline of the following volumes or provide a sample?

Volume I: Technical Approach (not-to-exceed 10 pages) Volume II: Past Performance (not-to-exceed 1 pages each) Volume III: Price (not-to-exceed 5 pages)

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The government does not provide samples of previous quotes, proposals, etc. Please respond according to 5.0 Proposal Organization. The layout is up to the respondent. Just assure it’s logical and easy to follow. The government will not search the response for information to answer the CSS.

18 52.212-1 48 Does the USDA require specific data, certifications, or references?

Volume II: Past Performance (not-to-exceed 1 pages each)

18a No, this is not a requirement that we are aware of on our end.

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