Q_AND_A - LCSW - 75H70725Q00014.pdf

Q&A

RFQ No. 75H70725Q00014

LCSW – NSRTC

-Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past. This is a new request

1. Incumbent Contractor Information:

Can the Government please confirm whether this requirement is currently being performed under an existing contract? If so, could you provide the incumbent contractor’s name and contract number? No Also, is the position currently staffed? No

2. Exemption from SCA Requirements:

The solicitation references an SCA Wage Determination (WD 2015-5687, Rev. 25), yet this WD does not contain a labor category that accurately reflects the qualifications, responsibilities, or professional standing of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). There is no WD referenced (SCA does not apply)

LCSWs are licensed, master's-level healthcare professionals whose services are typically exempt from the SCA under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) "professional exemption" criteria. Can the Government clarify whether the LCSW labor category under this requirement is intended to be covered by the SCA? If so, what is the Government’s intended labor category conformance for this position under the referenced wage determination?

3. Conformance Process (If SCA Applies) If the Government intends for SCA to apply, and no appropriate labor category currently exists under the referenced wage determination, will the Government initiate a conformance request in accordance with FAR 52.222-41 and the DOL guidance? If not, are offerors expected to propose their own conformed category and rate for review and approval? N/A

4. Historical Staffing Challenges Can the Government provide any insight into historical or anticipated recruitment and retention challenges associated with the NSRTC location, particularly due to its remote setting? There are challenges related to the remote location.

5. Workload Expectations and Scheduling Could the Government clarify the expected weekly workload or anticipated hours per week for the LCSW position? Is there a predictable schedule or are the hours variable based on demand?

6. Housing or Relocation Support Will the Government consider proposals that include a housing or relocation allowance, given the remote nature of the location?

Solicitation Page # Section # Section Title Question

Answer

32 § F – Volume I Instructions to Offerors – Technical Capability

Is there a page‑count, font, graphics, or individual‑file‑size limit for each quote volume?

No

33 § F ¶ (b) Evaluation – Options/Price Realism

What analytic test or threshold will the Government use to decide whether option‑year pricing is “significantly unbalanced”?

In comparison to Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) or other

18 § D – Attach. 1 OF‑306 Child‑Care Addendum

Must the signed OF‑306 Addendum be submitted with the quotation, or only after tentative selection during post‑award onboarding?

No

34 § F – Submission Instructions

Electronic Submission Requirements

Which file formats (e.g., PDF, Word, Excel) are acceptable for each volume?

Any

34 § F – Submission Instructions

Electronic Submission Requirements

Should Volumes I, II, and III be transmitted as three separate files or consolidated into a single bookmarked PDF?

Separate is ok

32‑33 § F – Volume II Pricing Instructions / Fillable Table

Must the fillable pricing table be returned in its original editable Word form in addition to a signed/locked PDF, or will a signed PDF alone satisfy the requirement?

Fillable table or quote in own format is acceptable

33 § F – Volume III Past Performance

What “look‑back” window defines “most recent” past performance (e.g., three vs. five years), and may one contract be cited for both corporate and candidate references?

No specific window

5 PWS § 6 &

BAA § IV‑E

Government‑Furnished Equipment & HIPAA/IT

Which EHR platform (e.g., RPMS Classic

vs. RPMS EHR GUI) will be used, and will platform‑specific orientation be provided before performance begins so staff proficiency can be confirmed?

RPMS classic. Orientation would be provided

6‑7 § 9 A‑C Special Contract Requirements – Fingerprinting & Medical

Are required pre‑employment medical clearances (e.g., TB test, immunizations) the contractor’s financial responsibility?

Yes n/a n/a n/a Is there an incumbent contractor for these services? If so, please provide the contract number.

No

1. Start Date and Background Clearance Can you clarify the estimated timeline for background clearance and onboarding of the selected LCSW? Is there a projected start date or window for the base year performance period? It is dependent on the individual contractor and varies depending on their background, response time, etc. These services are needed to start ASAP.

Maximum Weekly Hours 2.Is the expectation strictly 40 hours per week, or could the position involve occasional overtime, evening/weekend shifts, or emergency on-call duties? There may be occasional overtime. There will be no evening weekend shifts and maybe emergency on call duties.

3. Travel or Offsite Duties Are any duties expected to occur outside of NSRTC (e.g., home visits, community-based outreach)? No

4. Evaluation and Selection Criteria Will the contract be awarded based solely on lowest price, or will factors such as candidate qualifications and experience also be considered?

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2. Submission of Resumes and Certifications

Are resumes, licenses, and certifications for the proposed candidate required at the time of quote submission, or can they be provided upon award? They are not required, but can be helpful for demonstrating “Technical Capability”