MR Questionnaire w Privacy FMC Devens.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Speech Language Pathologist

Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The service is for the provision of Speech Language Pathologist. The services will be provided at the FMC Devens, located at 42 Patton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432.

The contract shall consist of five (5) performance periods (5 years): one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years for renewal. The Government contemplates awarding an indefinite delivery requirements type contract with firm fixed unit prices. It is estimated 1104 sessions (session is one hour) will be needed for the first 12 months, and an estimated 1104 sessions for each option year. The services will be required Monday through Friday, four days per week, 9:00am-3:30 pm excluding Federal Holidays at estimated 24 hours per week with a mutually agreed upon schedule. The schedule is subject to be adjusted to meet program requirements and the needs of the institution.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from market research will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation. A draft copy of the Statement of Work is attached to this Market Research Questionnaire. A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a BPA may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. The information gathered from the market research will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation. The information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for the information requested nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government contemplates awarding a contract with firm-fixed unit prices on/about October 2023. This is a new requirement.

These services are listed in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code Category 561320 Temporary Help Services. The size standard is 34 million.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Based on the North American Industry Classification System Code 621340 what is your business size?

Large____________ Small__________

2. Will your entity be in compliance with FAR 52.219-14? Yes____ No____

3. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

“8(a)” program

Women-owned small business concern Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern Hub-Zone Business Concerns______

4. Can your firm provide the services in compliance with the requirements listed in the draft Statement of Work? Yes_____ No_____

5. Do you have any issues/questions/concerns with the draft Statement of Work?

6. Can your firm provide a quote per each session; a session is one hour? Yes_____ No_____

7. Is your firm and employee licensed and certified to practice in Massachusetts? Yes____No____

8. The Federal Acquisitions Regulations requires the following clause in solicitations and contracts when design, development or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish the agency’s function: 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification and 52.224-2 Privacy Act. Is this requirement consistent with regulatory requirements for Speech Language Pathologist? Yes____ No_____

9. The Federal Acquisitions Regulations requires the following insurance’s: Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s liability not less than $100,000; and General Liability no less than $500,000 per occurrence; and Automobile Liability of at least $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in Massachusetts? Yes______ No______ If not, what are the standard rates per occurrence? ________________________________________________

10. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices (i.e., per session/hour) for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equating a total of five years)?

Yes_____ No_____ Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year only

11. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from this solicitation?

_____ days

12. If awarded how many calendar days does your firm need to begin providing services to the institution? ______ days

Please note all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete.

13. Is your company registered, and active, in the System for Award Management Yes_____ No______

All potential offerors are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management. This provision requires all contractors doing business with the Federal

Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be completed at https://www.sam.gov.

14. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Company Name: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Point of Contact: ______________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________ Unique Entity Identification Number:________________

I greatly appreciate your time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please send your survey to me no later than Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Please feel free to contact me at (972) 352-4502 or vvanburen@bop.gov if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Vivian Van Buren, Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex Field Acquisition Office 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the System for Award Management website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

https://www.sam.gov/