USCIS_70SBUR18Q00000402_QAs.pdf

USCIS HCT # 70SBUR18Q00000402

Question and Answers

Q1. Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number 70SBUR18Q00000402 on FBO contain requirements similar to a existing contract or will this be a new requirement?

A1. Solicitation number 70SBUR18Q00000402 is similar to an existing contract.

Q2. It is my understanding that the peer support program utilizes programs such as ASIST. Is the contractor required to conduct T4T for ASIST?

A2. As stated in the PWS Section 2.0, “The basic peer support curriculum must include, at a minimum, the topic areas listed in attachment one…” Attachment One (solicitation page number

28) includes “Suicide assessment and referral.” There are no specific models identified or requested.

Q3. Does the train the trainer experience have to match the training curriculum? For example, if I teach the 2day ASIST, am I required to teach the 5day ASIST T4T as well?

A3. ASIST is not being requested. Suicide assessment /referral is only one topic area of many peer support skills identified in PWS attachment one. TTT classes are intended to prepare participants to deliver or train the five day basic peer support class.

Q5. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent? If there was an incumbent who is/was it?

A5. Crisis Support Solutions, LLC - HSSCCG17P00143. However, train-the-trainer is new to this requirement.

Q6. Has any assessment been completed on the employees being recruited for the training courses?

A6. All applicants submit a written narrative and are screened by a mental health clinician.

Q7. Will travel reimbursement be allowed for the post award conference?

A7. No, travel reimbursement will not be allowed for the post award conference.

Q8. If travel reimbursement is not permitted for the post award conference does the agency have access to video conferencing?

A8. Yes, the agency has access to video conferencing.

Q9. Volume II – Price Factor 3 – Price states “The firm-fixed price will be for delivering five basic peer support classes and two train-the-trainer classes during each period of performance.

However, section 1.3, 2.1, the Deliverables DUE DATE/ FREQUENCY and Volume1 Factor 1 all state “Five basic peer support classes and one train-the-trainer class shall be held during the

USCIS HCT # 70SBUR18Q00000402

Question and Answers

Period of Performance (POP).” Please provide the correct number of train-the-trainer classes that are to be priced.

A9. An Amendment will be issued to correct.

Q10. PWS 1.3 ‘Objective’ states that the objective if to ‘conduct five basic peer support training classes and one train-the-trainer class over a twelve month period of performance’. However, Part IV. Solicitation Provisions/Instructions/Evaluation, Volume Instructions, Volume II – Price Quotation, states: ‘…two train-the-trainer classes…’. Please clarify the desired number of train-the-trainer classes.

A10. An Amendment will be issued to correct.