Questions and Answers.docx

1. Who is the incumbent contractor and what is the current award number?

The incumbent contractor is B French Consultant and the current award number is HT001424P0246.

1. Which company, consultant, and/or category of federal employee has performed this work in the past 18 months?

Please refer to Answer#1.

1. Are these two positions currently filled by contractor employees? If yes, are the contractor staff U.S. citizens or British citizens?

One is filled and one is vacant. The current contract staff is British.

1. Will personnel hired locally in the UK under this contract be considered under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for purposes of taxation and employment law?

Please refer to the revised PWS, section 3.3.2.4.

1. Will government vehicles be provided for inter-base travel, or must contractor staff provide their own transportation?

Please refer to the revised PWS, section 4.3.

1. Quality Control Plan. Does the Government want a management structure physically located in Europe?

N/A

1. Backfill/Absences: What is the policy for backfill coverage during illness, vacation times, or other reasons in which the key personnel may be absent?

If the contractor is not physically working in the hospital, they will not get paid.

1. Will there be a transition or ramp-up period before performance starts (e.g., security clearance vetting, base passes), or is full staffing required by Day 1?

No there won’t be a transition period - one position is filled, and one is vacant. For hiring for the vacant position, the member will need to obtain a CAC and base pass if not a military spouse. Before this can happen, they will need to be vetted by the security team which can take roughly 90+ days.

1. How long does the Host Agency Check (HAC) vetting process typically take, and will the government sponsor temporary escorted access if clearances are delayed?

The department will have an AD member sign on the contractor until they get the base pass which can take 90+ days.

1. If an offeror’s personnel cannot meet the immunization requirements before the proposal due date, can evidence of scheduled appointments be submitted instead?

Yes

1. If a technician leaves mid-contract, how long will the government allow for replacement before considering performance non-compliant?

30 days

1. Will the technicians be required to travel frequently between RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell?

If so, will government vehicles always be provided, or should the vendor budget for private vehicle use?

Please refer to the revised PWS, section 4.3.

1. Who are authorized to bid on this opportunity? Is this applicable for vendors whose companies are registered in UK only? Or this is also applicable to vendors outside UK?

Vendors may be registered outside of the UK; however, the contractor must be working in the U.K. independently. This contract does not include relocation support or government assistance for entry into the U.K.

1. Is this is a follow-on requirement or a new contract? If it is a follow on contract, could you please provide the incumbent contract number and the awarded price?

This is a follow-on contract. The current contract is HT001424P0246 and the awarded price is $233,608.16.

1. Does the contractor employees needs to travel to attend training/seminar overseas? If so, who will cover the cost(s)? How many days the training will be (e.g. how many days in a year)?

No additional training overseas will be required.

1. Please confirm if this requirement is a full-time or part-time position?

Full time

1. Please confirm what would be the contractor working days and hours (e.g. Monday-Friday 07:30-16:30) Mon – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm. Flexible schedules are not authorized.

1. Will the government provide SOFA or Logistical support for this role?

No

1. Is there an incumbent? If so, what is the contract #, value and POP?

The incumbent contractor is B French Consulting. The current contract is HT001424P0246, and the awarded price is $233,608.16. The Period of Performance is September 30, 2024 – September 29, 2025.

1. Do you require resumes in the submission?

No, candidates resumes are not required until after the award.