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Is there a maximum price quote that will be considered?Yes, the Inter-Agency Agreement between DHS and DOJ commits $61,776.00 for this requirement, which is inclusive of travel.
We understand that the scope of work prohibits use of awarded funds for direct representation cases. Can our organization take cases for direct representation if those cases are funded by other sources?Yes, the organization could take cases on a pro bono basis if they are funded by other sources.
Can we include contract attorneys within our budget?There are no restrictions on which professional labor categories you include in your technical approach.
Since the award will not be made until September 1, which is also the project start date, is there any flexibility on the date that LOPE services are offered? Must services begin the first business day after the award date?Yes, there is flexibility on the start date. Services do not necessarily have to begin on the first business day immediately following the award.
For Subfactor 2 of the Technical Capability Package, what constitutes key personnel? Should we include resumes for all staff who may take part in the program, or only those with a significant managing role?Identification of who is considered key personnel is left to the Offeror.
Since this is our first contract, who would be our Assessing Official for Subfactor 4 of the Technical Capability Package? What do we need to do to complete an assessment by the solicitation due date?An Assessing Official is someone within an organization that received services from your organization and is able to validate the quality of services rendered.
For the purposes of calculating our budget, is there a confirmed maximum capacity of detainees for the Torrance facility?It is our understanding that the expected capacity of ICE beds at the Torrance facility is 900. However, we are not aware of ICE's target Average Daily Population (ADP). The ADP could be notably less than the capacity.

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