QandA for sols clinician ss.pdf
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- Updated Q&A:USDA FS Clinician support services for Oconaluftee JCCC Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1282A726Q0048
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- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Questions and Answers document from federal contract solicitations for Job Corps Center staffing services across multiple locations.
The document addresses inquiries for six distinct solicitation numbers covering caregiving and clinical support positions at various Job Corps Centers: Anaconda, Jacobs Creek, Cass, Timber Lake, Trapper Creek, and Great Onyx. Key clarifications include confirmation that personnel credentials (résumés, licenses, certifications, insurance documentation) are not required with initial quotations but must be submitted after award and prior to performance commencement. Regarding incumbent contractors, the Government indicates that at most locations the incumbent status is unknown, vendors are prohibited from contacting incumbent staff, and for Jacobs Creek specifically, the incumbent contractor is ACI Federal. The Government confirms this is a non-personal services contract with registered nurses and clinical staff operating independently under clinical practice guidelines. For Jacobs Creek in Tennessee, the Government references applicable Service Contract Labor Standards wage determinations in attachments, with associated costs (relocation, recruiting, travel) to be included in vendors' fully burdened hourly rates. Personnel are expected to start as soon as possible with the contract performance period, with substitute coverage governed by Performance Work Statement section 4.4. For Cass, Wage Determination WD 15-5139 applies to all clinician support services subject to the Service Contract Act. At Trapper Creek, overtime is not authorized despite the schedule listing 2,080 fixed annual hours, technical proposals must remain under 10 pages, and student transportation frequency and distance are unpredictable and unknown. Key personnel must meet requirements specified in section 7.0 of the applicable statement of work.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 15-4417.txt | TXT text file | |
| 1282A726Q0048 Oconaluftee.pdf | ||
| Sol edited 71626 SS Clinical Ocona.pdf | ||
| JC map.pdf | ||
| Performance-Work-Statement-ClinicalSupportServices.pdf | ||
| Position Descriptions Attachment A.pdf | ||
| Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan JC Clinical Support Services.pdf |
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1282A726Q0044 Anaconda
Q. Please confirm the specific Job Corps Center, city, state, and place of performance for this requirement.
A. See block 20 of the SF1449.
Q. Based on our review of the solicitation and attachments, it appears that résumés, licenses, certifications, insurance documentation, and other key personnel credentials are not required with the initial quotation and will be submitted after award, but prior to personnel beginning performance. Please confirm our understanding.
A. That is correct.
Q. Is there any incumbent/recompete or is this a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide their award number?
A. At this time, it is unknown if incumbent personnel may be available for transition. Vendors are not authorized under this solicitation to contact/recruit/solicit any incumbent staff.
1282A726Q0045 Jacobs Creek
Q. Please confirm the specific Job Corps Center, city, state, and place of performance for this requirement.
A. See block 20 of the SF1449.
Q. Based on our review of the solicitation and attachments, it appears that résumés, licenses, certifications, insurance documentation, and other key personnel credentials are not required with the initial quotation and will be submitted after award, but prior to personnel beginning performance. Please confirm our understanding.
A. That is correct
Q. Is there any incumbent/recompete or is this a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide their award number?
A. ACI Federal
Q. Is the Registered Nurse position currently filled, vacant, or being supported through temporary coverage? If currently staffed, please indicate whether the incumbent employee is eligible for transition to a new contractor.
A. At this time, it is unknown if incumbent personnel may be available for transition. Vendors are not authorized under this solicitation to contact/recruit/solicit any incumbent staff.
Q. Can the Government confirm the applicable Service Contract Labor Standards labor category, wage determination classification, and required fringe benefits for the Registered Nurse position in Tennessee?
A. See Wage Determination provided in attachments
Q. Will relocation expenses, lodging, mileage, recruiting costs, travel expenses, or any other costs associated with securing a qualified RN be reimbursable under the contract, or must all such costs be included within the fixed hourly rate?
A. Associated costs will be included in the quotation under the vendors fully burdened rate.
Q. Will the Government provide a transition period for onboarding, credentialing, background investigations, and DOL approvals prior to the August 1, 2026 start date, or is full staffing expected on day one of contract performance?
A. It is expected that personnel start soon as possible with the start of the period of performance.
Q. In the event of approved absences, what is the Government's expectation regarding substitute coverage, and will substitute personnel require prior DOL approval before providing services?
A. See PWS 4.4
1282A726Q0046 Cass
Q. Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide their award number?
A. At this time, it is unknown if incumbent personnel may be available for transition. Vendors are not authorized under this solicitation to contact/recruit/solicit any incumbent staff.
Q. It is understood this is a non-personal services contract. It is clear the mental health counselor is a licensed independent practitioner, and the Drug and Alcohol counselor requires state licensure/certification. Regarding clinical oversight and practice direction for the RN position, can the government confirm the RN will provide services under a physician’s direction?
A. Independent, See the position description attachment A for clarification
Q. Can the government further confirm the winning vendors role will be the administrative supervision of the clinical staff and that the Health & Wellness Director is responsible for clinical oversight of identified personnel?
A. The awardee will be responsible for their personnel. This is not a personal services contract.
Q. Can the government confirm it intentionally did not provide a Wage Determination for the Cass and associated areas as each position is required to perform services independently under clinical practice guidelines and Arkansas state law?
A. Wage Determinations were provided. All clinician support services are subject to SCA. For this specific Job Corps Center, WD 15-5139 are applicable.
1282A726Q0052 Timber Lake
Q. Is there an incumbent and if so, can the contract number be provided?
A. At this time, it is unknown if incumbent personnel may be available for transition. Vendors are not authorized under this solicitation to contact/recruit/solicit any incumbent staff.
1282A726Q0056 Trapper Creek
Q. Can the Government please confirm if there are any file size limitations that will affect/restrict its ability to receive and open documents via email?
A. Keep technical proposals under 10 pages. That should keep the files to a reasonable and acceptable size.
Q. Will the Government please clarify if this is a new or existing requirement? If existing, please provide the current/incumbent contract number.
A. At this time, it is unknown if incumbent personnel may be available for transition. Vendors are not authorized under this solicitation to contact/recruit/solicit any incumbent staff.
Q. Please provide the frequency, distance, vehicle type, stops, etc. for the requirement of driving students? As this can be a time-consuming task pending the need.
A. This is not predictable and unknown.
Q. Please clarify "Key Personnel shall be approved by DOL prior to award or replacement?
A. Candidates shall meet the requirements under the subcategories in 7.0 to maintain the positions.
Q. "Block 19 explicitly identifies the place of performance as Trapper Creek JCC, 5139 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829. However, the PWS under ""Contractor Requirements” “states that ""Each order will list which positions will be required at each center."" Can the Government confirm that the awarded contractor is responsible exclusively for the Trapper Creek location and will not be required to provide caregivers at other Job Corps centers for this solicitation?"
A. This is for Trapper Creek Job Corps Center
Q. The schedule lists a fixed 2,080 hours per year, yet PWS 4.2 states "hours may vary."
Is overtime authorized if student needs exceed the 40-hour weekly average, or is the contractor strictly limited to the 2,080 hours unless a formal bilateral modification is processed?
A. At this time overtime is not authorized
1282A726Q0057 Great Onyx
Q. Is there an incumbent and if so, can the contract number be provided?
A. At this time, it is unknown if incumbent personnel may be available for transition. Vendors are not authorized under this solicitation to contact/recruit/solicit any incumbent staff.
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