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Responses to RFP (36C26219R0095) Vendor Questions Q1) Is there any incumbent on this contract?

There is no current incumbent for this service at VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS).

Q2) How many personnel are required for this contract?

The vendor shall be responsible for providing qualified interpreters when prompted by the VALBHS. This does not have to be the same interpreter for each session.

Q3) What are the qualification requirements for personnel?

Please refer to paragraph “a” of number “5” on section B.3 of the solicitation for the qualification requirements of interpreters.

Q4) Is there any overtime requirement for this effort, how many hours per week?

There is no overtime requirement for this procurement. Hours per week may vary and are dependent on the events scheduled by the VALBHS.

Q5) Is there a wage determination sheet?

No. There is no Department of Labor Wage determination provided as the government considers this to be professional services. However, offerors should consult their legal counsel or the Department of Labor to make their own conclusion pertaining to the Service Contract Act or Wage Determinations applicable to this contract.

Q6) For CLIN (0002), Video/Remote Interpreter, do the work hours differ from the first CLIN (0001), In Person Interpreter?

The work hours differ from the In-Person Interpreter and are dependent on when the VALBHS schedules events. Video/Remote interpreters shall available for requests when an interpreter is not or is unable to be on-site as approved by VALBHS due to emergencies, last minute requests, and shall also be available at the request of VALBHS.

Q7) Who would provide the equipment for Video/Remote Interpreter?

The vendor, there will be no government furnished equipment provided as described on number 5a of Section B.3 on the RFP.

Q8) Will VA Long Beach Healthcare System request any service longer than two (2) hours? If so what will be breakdown of the estimated hours?

The VA Long Beach Healthcare System will have infrequent requirements that will be longer than two (2) hours. Breakdown of hours will remain the same, vendor shall invoice for the hours of service provided.

Q9) Can the Government estimate the Video Remote request in minutes, per industry standard?

Yes. Please see section B.2 of the revised RFP attachment included in amendment three (3).

Q10) Can companies from Outside USA can apply for this?

Yes, as long as they are not listed in the Government’s Excluded Parties List System as being excluded and are registered in the System for Award Management at the time of proposal submission per FAR 52.204-13.

Q11) Can tasks be performed outside the USA?

The Government requires remote ASL services only in the estimated quantities shown in section D. These remote services can be provided anywhere. However, the awardee shall be able to provide both in-person and video interpretation services.

Q12) Can we submit the proposals via email?

Yes. Please review solicitation for instruction.

Q13) Does the Government plan to extend the RFP?

Yes. Please refer to amendment two (2) for further details.