Inquiries_to_RFQ_15-233-SOL-00853.pdf

Inquiries to RFQ 15-233-SOL-00853: A pilot Project on Addiction Medicine -Project ECHO

Q1. Is there a specific format required for the resumes?

Answer: No

Q2. We are assuming we will submit the technical and price/business volumes of the quote as Word

Documents, is that correct?

Answer: Proposals can be in Word or PDF

Q3. Could you please clarify what is meant under the technical approach by “Examples of problems which may occur and solutions that the quoter may develop during the contract period.”?

Answer: Please identify any potential issues that could occur within Tasks 1 -4 and indicate how you would resolve them. If you don’t foresee any issues, please indicate it in your response.

Q4. We would like to discuss 4 sections of the technical volume to clarify the purpose of each section:

Understanding the project, Technical approach, Key personnel, Management plan and administration

Answer: Please refer to Section 12 .4 of the solicitation

Q5. Are there any forms or guidelines for the budget submission?

Answer: Please provide staff hours and hourly wages as well as cost per task.

Q6. Could you provide more information as to how the web and video guidelines section is applicable to our application?

Answer: An explanation of the pilot curriculum and recognition program about Tele-ECHO clinics will be posted on the SAMHSA website (See Task 2 for details). Additionally, all marketing and telecommunications must be 508 compliant. This procurement will require web-based meetings and posting to the SAMHSA website for various updates to the field.

Q7. What is the maximum budget for this RFQ?

Answer: HHS cannot provide this information at this time. Your proposal should address all technical aspects a set forth in the SOW. Your business proposal should reflect your best pricing in order the accomplish the specified tasks.