Exhibit_6_-__RFP_Questions_and_Answers_-_Amendment_3_0003.pdf

No. Question Answer RFP Section (if provided)

RFP Page Reference (if provided)

I’m reaching out to learn if the incumbent contract number for the requirement “Drug and Alcohol Laboratory Testing” is #IND17PC00464 (QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC? Yes, Quest Diagnostics is the incumbent on this requirement N/A

Solicitation 140D0422R0076, Section 3.4, states that clarification questions are due July 18th 2022. However, the solicitation was not published until July 21st. Can you please confirm the correct deadline to submit questions?

An amendment is being posted on July 28, 2022 to correct the questions response date and solicitation number. The deadline for questions is August 8, 2022 and the solicitation number is 140D0422R0072 3.4

Is the current solicitation for laboratory testing and collections services, or is the solicitaiton for laboratory testing services only?

RFP number 140D0422R0072 is for Laboratory testing only. A seprate solicitation will be issued for collection services. Solicitation document page 52 3.3

Please confirm if there is a firm 44% small business goal for small business subcontracting under this contract.

Yes, there is a 44% goal for subcontractors to be small businesses. Solicitation document page 56

Please confirm that the Solicitation document contains a duplicate Section 3, pages 25-51 & pages 52-78.

The duplicate section 3 has been removed, please see Amendment 1 for appropriate changes Solicitation document pages 25-51 & pages 52-78.

If there are duplicate pages for section 3, which pages should be considered for review and timelines?

The duplicate section 3 has been removed, please see Amendment 1 for appropriate changes Solicitation document

Section 3 page 26, Section 3

Please confirm that the proposal due date is August 21, 2020, 3:00 pm EST. The proposal due date is August 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm EST Solicitation document

Section 3 page 26, Section 3

8 Can Exhibit 2 - Pricing Template be modified to add line times if needed? they are shown in the price template Template page 1

Please confirm that the instructions on pages 5 & 6 of Exhibit 3 are for Department of Interior personnel and not for the contracted vendor.

That is correct. That information was provided to give the Vendors insight into the ordering process.

Exhibit 3 - Laboratory Analysis Services Ordering Guide page 5 & page

Please confirm that pages 4-7 of Exhibit 3 (Scope of Collection IDIQ) do not pertain to this solicitation as per Amendment 1, "RFP number 140D0422R0072 is for Laboratory testing only. A separate solicitation will be issued for collection services".

Exhibit 3 is for infmation puposes only. It is intended to provide insight into the ordering process for the Drug and Alcohol Testing program. To alleviate confusion, Exhibit 3 has been removed and marked as "reserved."

B08_SOL_Exhibit 3_ordering guide amendment 1 pages 4-7

11 Would DOI consider extending the current solicitation deadline of Sunday, August 21st to Monday, August 29th?

The proposal due date has been extended to August 25, 2022.

B08_Exhibit 6_RFP_questions and answeres_amendment_ 1 page 1

In the amended solicitation document 140D0422R0072, Section 1, Contract Clauses 1.1. through 1.16.e, will these clauses become a part of the final contract document? Yes, Section 1 clauses will become a part of the awarded contract.

Solicitation 140D0422R0072, Amendment 1. pages 1 -23

In the amended solicitation document 140D0422R0072, Section 2, Contract documents, exhibits and attachments, once an award has been made, will a contract document be provided for the awarded vendor review? Prior to award, the successful vendor will be sent the contract for review and signature.

Solicitation 140D0422R0072, Amendment 1. page 24

14 Please clarify whether exceptions to terms & conditions are required to be submitted prior to proposal submission, or are permitted to be included in our prospoal. Please refer to Section 3.6 of the RFP.

Solitication 140D0422R0072, Section 3.6 27

Exhibit 6 - RFP Questions and Answers - Amendment 3

Please identify a list of Schedule I and Schedule II drugs that would require screening tests.

Drugs currently required in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs Department of Transportation's (DOT) rule, 49 CFR Part 40 which is currently marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, and ampethamines (look at above mentioned resources for Initial test analyte, Initial test cutoff, Confirmatory test analyte, Confirmatory test cutoff concentrations. There will be instances where other testing is needed but will be restricted by lab capabilities. Exhibit 2, CLIN 00090 and 00100

Please specify the estimated volume of urine vs oral fluid specimens.

Until SAMHSA approves a lab to analyze oral fluid, all specimens will be urine; roughly 50,000 specimens per year are estimated to be urine. After SAMHSA approves a laboratory for oral fluid testing, customers will be polled to determine how many oral fluid specimens they anticipate requesting (likely customers will have a lengthy in house approval process to utilize to oral fluids that may delay the adoption of oral fluid Exhibit 1, Section 2.1 3

What types of training would be required by U.S. DOI?

Educationional opportunities NTE 1-2 hours in length which provide customers with an overview of the laboratory process or other relevant topics which provide insight into how the vendor plays a role in the customer ultimately obtaining a drug test result. Exhibit 1, Section 6.5 11

18 Regarding the Annual Representations and Certifications, if the Offeror confirms that they have completed their Reps & Certs electronically in SAM.gov, is the Offeror required to complete and return the Reps & Certs in their proposal to the DOI?

Yes, please complete the Reps and Certs in the request for proposal and submit completed with your proposal

Solitication 140D0422R0072, Section 3.16 35

Would this just entail the individual account manager(s) assigned to the account, or would this include lab personnel that would be handling the specimens? Individual account managers and Responsible Persons

Solitication 140D0422R0072, Section 1.15.j. 20

Is the Offeror required to identify what specific key personally will be assigned to the account in our proposal? Are we required to submit resumes with our proposal?

Yes for Program Manager/Customer Service representative that will interface with customers on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. If selection is unknown, multiple resumes could be submitted for personnel who would be considered for position.

Solitication 140D0422R0072, Section 1.15.k. 21

Is Offeror required to complete and submit in our proposal Standard Form 1449? Yes, please complete, sign, and return the 1449 with your offer. Standard Form 1449

22 Is Offeror required to complete and submit in our proposal Standard Form 30? Form SF30 is not required to be completed or submitted Standard Form 30 23 Is U.S. DOI open to alternative commercially accepted security standards other than FISMA? No, FISMA is the required standard for DOI Exhibit 1, Section 3.19 6

Exhibit 6 - RFP Questions and Answers - Amendment 3