RFP_17-258-SOL-00020_Amendment_0003.pdf

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17-258-SOL-00020

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Baton Rouge LA 70816

NHDP

National Hansens Disease Program Management and Policy Office of Acquisition

HRSA/OAMP/NHDP

Rockville MD 20857

OAMP

5600 Fishers Lane, Rm 14W26B Management and Policy Office of Acquisition

HHS/HRSA/OO/OAMP

10/19/2017000003

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

09/28/2017

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This Solicitation is hereby amended to provide responses to questions received from industry. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

JUN JI

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

RFP 17-258-SOL-00020; Title: Ambulatory Care; Amendment 0003 – Q&As

Question 1: On SF 33 #9 request an original and 1 copy but inside the document it mentions an original and 4 copies. Could you please clarify?

Response to Question 1: In accordance with Section L.1.3, “The solicitation shall be signed by an official authorized to bind the Offerors organization and shall be submitted with the proposal by email to Jennifer Lohmeier at jlohmeier@hrsa.gov.”

Question 2: Page 15 of 51 - Consultative or Referral Labor Categories

The Physical Therapist duties is focused on feet. Since it does not mention it, can I assume that the Occupational Therapist is focused on hands?

Response to Question 2: Please refer to page 53-56 under Section III, General Requirements, for patient assessments pertaining to the hand and feet.

Question 3: Page 37 of 51 - Facilities and Equipment: “Copy of the facilities' most recent healthcare survey and Copy on an approved State Application for Licensure”. In our situation, would it be the accreditation for the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine?

Response to Question 3: Offerors may submit documentation from the agency who is responsible for ensuring quality health care services are provided to the patients.

Question 4: Page 42 of 51 - Management Plan: “Provide a table of the organization showing the staff member's contract relationships. Identify all professional persons who will spend significant time on the contract”. Is this like an organizational chart?

Response to Question 4: An organizational chart will suffice.

Question 5: Business Proposal – Volume II

“Cost and pricing data must be prepared with supporting attachments, which satisfy the instructions and appropriate format prescribed in Table 15-2 of FAR Part 15” Where can I find Table 15-2?

Response to Question 5: Table 15-2 can be found in Section 15.408 of the FAR.

Question 6: Page 44 of 51 - Past Performance – Volume III

Is the Past Performance Information focus on the Offeror and subcontractors providing medical services to the clinic?

Response to Question 6: In accordance with the Solicitation, The proposal shall identify three (3) past performance references on same or similar work as required by this solicitation and completed within the past three (3) years. The proposal may include one (1) past performance reference for a subcontractor if a portion of the proposed work is to be subcontracted.

mailto:jlohmeier@hrsa.gov

Question 7: Past Performance Questionnaire requirement. Is three vendors required? And it must be completed within three years? We do not do a lot of ordering except for special socks, shoes, special needs for foot care, office supplies.

Response to Question 7: See Response to Question 6.

Question 8: The extension was given to Nov. 10, 2017; does that apply to all those who are applying the RFP or do we have to make our individual request in writing?

Response to Question 8: Any Amendment issued under this solicitation applies to all Offerors.

Question 9: The Budget: Since the last RFP, a lot has changed, that includes salary cost, cost of items purchase via OTPS. Can we provide a proposed budget that can include a small increase in these lines?

Response to Question 9: This is a competitive procurement. It is up to the Offeror how they intend to provide the best value to the Government.

Question 10: Is there a Checklist for this RFP?

Response to Question 10: No. Instructions for submitting proposals can be found in Section L of the Solicitation.

Question 11: Are there fillable forms for this RFP? Do we need to write in the information on SF33 or can you provide us with a fillable form?

Response to Question 11: The form is fillable as is using Adobe Acrobat Pro. Offerors may hand-write the form but it must be legible.

Question 12: Do we hand-write Section K (page 31 of 51): Representations, Certification and other statements of Offerors? Or is the fillable form for this available?

Response to Question 12: See Response to Question 11.

Question 13: Compensation Cost/price: B.2.1- Do we hand-write the form that is on page 2 &3 of 51?

Or is there a fillable form available?

Response to Question 13: See Response to Question 11.

Question 14: Request for Section 508/PAT: Do we need to complete this template (as a City agency)? If so, please advise who we can contact for guidance? (We have never completed this form in the past for any grant).

Response to Question 14: Please see HHSAR Provision 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice, and HHSAR Clause 352.239-74 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility for instructions on how to complete the 508 PAT.

Question 15: Task 4 – Third Party Reimbursement for Medical Co-payment (Cost Type line item): Per this information, will contractors be reimbursed for HD related care co-payments, if the patient has insurance? If so, then we would need to include a line item in the budget for this expense. Is the line item $5,000?

Response to Question 15: Yes. In accordance with Section B.2.1, Reimbursement of costs for medical co-payments in accordance with Task 4 of the SOW will be a not to exceed amount of $5,000.00. (Cost).

Question 16: Request for CPARS Information sheet: Can I use the Printed copy of the CPARS that was completed recently for the period of 7/10/16-7/9/17?

Response to Question 16: Attachment B is an information sheet only. Offerors are not required to complete the form.

Question 17: Under Technical Proposal Instruction, I. Technical Approach and Understanding: a.

Facilities and Equipment: Copy of the facilities’ most recent health care survey on page 37 of 51. Does this include health care surveys for patients or staff?

Response to Question 17: See Response to Question 3.