20200529 - 75D301-20-R-68007 - Questions Answers.pdf

RFQ #75D301–20–R–68007

Questions & Answers

Q # Section/Task/Subtask Page # Question

1 Task 1 Human Factors Engineering Needs Assessment of Home Dialysis

6 The SOW indicates a needs assessment will be conducted to “identify barriers and facilitators that impact patient safety with active home dialysis programs.” Is the entire contract focused on just home dialysis programs, or only the needs assessment?

No, the contract covers all dialysis concerns in Tasks 2, 3, and 4.

2 Task 1 6 Human Factors Engineering – During the COVID- 19 pandemic, dialysis facilities have closed to all non-essential visitors. It will not be possible to conduct human factors assessments in dialysis training facilities or patients’ homes until the pandemic is over in the United States. Will CDC accept alternatives to on-site assessments or an extension of the project period assuming the pandemic continues into the proposed contract period, which is likely?

We are thinking of allowing a longer period of performance for this concern.

3 Task 2 Develop, Maintain, and Lead Dialysis / Nephrologist Expert Project Committee and Workgroup

7-9 Is the CDC’s intent to continue with the current NTDS Project Committee and Workgroups, as able, with modifications and enhancements to the experts and related expertise?

That would be good for continuity if feasible.

4 Task 2.1. a. 8 “Marketing Communications” says the Project Committee will review and apply its expertise to Government documents. Does CDC have an estimate of the volume of materials that will be required for this review?

Volume would not exceed what could be reasonably reviewed by the relevant committees in the number of meetings established in the SOW.

5 Task 2.2. a. 8 Reference is made to infection prevention and control issues in nursing homes. Please provide additional information on CDC’s expectations to successfully achieve this deliverable, especially in light of the impact of COVID-19 on people living in nursing homes.

This task is asking the committee to look at alternate dialysis concerns in other areas which could include a

Page 2/3 patient’s home or a nursing care facility. This could include consulting relevant nursing care providers and looking into concerns the CDC needs to be aware of. It doesn’t require the committee to enter a nursing facility necessarily.

6 H.4 CDCA_H0009 Key Personnel

27 CDC did not list any key personnel for the proposal.

Is the selection of key personnel at the discretion of the Offeror?

Key Personnel is at the discretion of the Offeror.

7 Section K 46 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611710 – Educational Support Services. Is the Offeror required to have this code in its SAM registration?

Yes. Offerors may propose and justify the use of a different NAICS code for this requirement.

8 Section K 46 Does a completed Section K need to be included in the Offeror’s proposal?

Yes. Offerors should note any requirements for Section 508 compliance.

9 L.7.5 General 55 CDC states that “the cover letter (letter of transmittal) shall identify all enclosures being transmitted and shall be used only to transmit the proposal and shall include no other information.”

May Offerors include contact information as well as a statement that the Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers?

Yes, this information may be included on the cover page.

10 L.7.6 Format 55 CDC states that graphic presentations are not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements. Are the font and spacing requirements for graphic presentations, including tables, at the discretion of the Offeror?

This is at the discretion of the Offeror.

11 L.7.9 Restriction of Disclosure/

Proprietary Information

56 May subcontractors submit their confidential business information directly to CDC?

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Yes. Subcontractors must follow the same instructions to mark confidential business information, as well as identify the RFQ number in the Subject Line of the email. Offerors should clearly identify where the Subcontractor information fits into the Technical and/or Business Proposals. The Government will use its own judgment if it is unclear.

12 General What is the anticipated amount of this contract?

This contract is estimated between $250,000– $500,000.

13 L.7.12 Past Performance 57 CDC is asking Offerors to provide Contractor Performance Data Sheets. Are these the equivalent of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) reports? If not, could CDC provide a template for the Contractor Performance Data Sheets?

Yes, these are the equivalent of CPARS reports.