RFP Vendor Q and A - Solicitation 75H70423R00001 - IHS Response.pdf

RFP Vendor Q + A

Solicitation # 75H70423R00001

Title: DDPTP Multiple Services

1. Q: Section 1 - Introduction, pg 3. We note that a GSA eBuy Number is referenced with an eBuy Number RFQ1450767. Is this a GSA solicitation?

A: This is an Open Market solicitation with an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside under the Buy Indian Act. The GSA eBuy reference has been updated/removed.

2. Q: Section 2, subsection 2.3, Clin Description and Rates, pg 3. Travel ODC's are listed at $17,500. Is this a set amount per the contract or will this be adjusted due to current inflation rates?

A: The $17,500.00 is a set amount and a reimbursable CLIN for approved travel expenses. The specified amount shall be designated as “Not to be exceeded”.

3. Q: Section 6, subsection 6.8, Deliverables & Schedule, pg 11. The contract reports as listed on the schedule are currently reflecting ambiguous due dates, ie. end of month, as needed, etc. Will the schedule reflect specific dates upon award of contract?

A: Yes, the schedule will be updated once this acquisition has been awarded.

4. Q: Section 8, subsection 8.3, Security Requirements, pg. 16. The first sentence indicates that contractors must have a Level 1 security clearance at time of proposal submission. How is this possible without the government approval/contract?

A: The vendor who is awarded the acquisition will be required to undergo a background security clearance. All contract employees are required to complete and pass the background check.

5. Q: Section 10, subsection 10.3.4, Title Pages, pg. 28. The last bullet references "Offerer's GSA Schedule Contract Number. Can the government clarify if this solicitation is for GSA schedule holders only?

A: Section 10, Subsection 10.3.4 has been updated to remove the GSA reference.

6. Q: Section 10, subsection 10.4.3, Management & Manpower Plan (Subfactor 1.3). pg. 29.

Due to the continuing resolution, is it anticipated that Year 1 (base year) is/will be fully funded?

A: The Indian Health Service has committed funds for this requirement in the form of a requisition in the amount of the Independent Government Cost Estimate. There is no anticipation for Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (APR 1984) to be utilized for the BASE Period of any resulting award.

7. Q: Section 10, subsection 10.6, Volume III - Price (Factor 3), pg. 31. Will the government remove the requirement for a GSA schedule and restrict any offer from using a GSA schedule?

A: The GSA schedule requirement has been removed.

8. Q: We are very interested in the Multiple Services RFP for the Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention. We are definitely a good fit to prime this contract but since we are a new company, we also wanted to add a sub as a partner. I was wondering if we can use sub past performance for this?

A: Past performance from a teaming partner may be considered. Please keep in mind that as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, at least 51% of the work must be completed by the prime contractor/awardee. In addition, no relevant past performance for a prime is considered neutral.

9. Q: Can you confirm the correct RFQ number for this solicitation? On page 3 of 33, it states …”(GSA) eBuy Number RFQ 1450767” which was the number used for the 2020 solicitation.

Should it be the requisition number listed on Form 1449 in box # 1. IHS1461215?

A: The GSA eBuy reference has been updated/removed. The RFP # for this solicitation is 75H70423R00001 (Block 5 of the SF-1449).