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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Gallup NM 87301 1808 W. Aztec Avenue Acquisition Department Gallup Indian Medical Center

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

1. The solicitation states that multiple awards will be made. Can the Government please clarify whether there is an anticipated or targeted number of awardees under this multiple-award IDIQ, or if the number of awards is open-ended?

Awards will be determined based on the evaluations completed.

2. Can the Government please confirm whether named candidates, resumes, or credential documentation are required to be submitted with the offeror’s proposal, or if candidate specific documentation will only be required post-award at the task order level?

Summary of possible candidate qualifications should be included with the offeror’s proposal.

3. Could you confirm the intended contract ceiling (maximum value) across all option periods and clarify the process for allocating task orders across the performance period?

Maximum value is included in the Solicitation, Section B.

4. How will the government release the specific locations and schedules for each Task Order under the ID/IQ structure?

Locations:

Gallup Service Unit Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM Tohatchi Health Center, Tohatchi, NM

Shiprock Service Unit Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM Four Corners Regional Health Center, Teec Nos Pos, AZ Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center, Bloomfield, NM

Crownpoint Service Unit Crownpoint Health Care Facility, Crownpoint, NM

5. Is there an anticipated volume or frequency of task orders for each labor category, either historical or projected?

Volume and frequency of Task Order will be based on the need of each facility.

6. Who is the incumbent contractor?

There is no incumbent contractor for this requirement.

7. Is incumbent staff eligible or prioritized for re-appointment or rehire under this contract?

Not applicable.

8. What is the process for task order release and award—any anticipated RFQ cycles or limits to total awards per year?

Task Orders will be awarded based on the needs of the facilities and the IDIQ ceiling.

9. Is it 100% Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside or Unrestricted?

The solicitation is issued as a 100% Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) as stated on page 1, box 20.

10.Are there page or volume limits for the technical or business proposals for the base contract or individual task orders?

Review Section E, there are no page limits.

11.What are the required forms of submission (electronic, hard copy, specific systems) for both the base IDIQ proposal and subsequent task order quotes?

Please review the description on SAM.gov posting for Notice ID 75H71025R00006.

12.What is the timeline for award notification after proposal submission and for the award and start of individual Task Orders?

The Government anticipates two weeks after the IDIQ has been awarded for the individual Task Orders to commence.

13.Should offerors include cost buildup explanations, including burdened rates and profit, for each labor category in the proposal, and will a budget narrative template be provided?

Refer to Section E for information on the format for submission of offers – a budget narrative template will not be provided.

14.Are the set hourly rates for each labor category negotiable at the Task Order level, or are the base contract rates binding?

The base contract rates are binding.

15.What is the expected timeline for invoice processing and payment through the IPP system, and are there any known delays or additional verifications we should plan for?

The IPP system is governed by the Department of Treasury.

16.What are the triggers for potential contract termination for cause or convenience under the IDIQ?

Review 52.212-4(l) Termination for Government’s Convenience and 52.212-4(m) Termination for Cause.

17.For required forms (privileging, credentialing, business associate agreement), may offerors use digital signatures and electronic submission, or are originals required?

Digital signatures and electronic submissions may be used on required forms for privileging and credentialing.

18.Will contractors be required to attend any post-award conferences or orientation sessions, and are these expected to be virtual or on-site?

At this time, there are no planned post-award conferences or orientation sessions.

19.Due to the shutdown and current furloughed contracting officer’s representatives, will the Government accept and evaluate previously signed PPQs? Would you accept signed CPARS report in the lieu of Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)?

No, the PPQ is required.

20.Are there reporting requirements (e.g., confidentiality agreements, privacy training, EHR documentation) distinct from general contract terms?

Yes, there are reporting requirements separate from the contract terms.

21.Does IHS anticipate any anticipated program expansions or additional labor categories in future option periods?

No additional labor categories will be added in future option periods.

22.Can the Government please confirm whether the services under this RFQ include providing behavioral health services to a pediatric patient population, or if the scope is limited to adult patients only?

Required services are for child/adolescent and general psychiatry.

23. Is there any flexibility in credentials for personnel, such as accepting board-eligible in lieu of board-certified for psychiatrists, or will strict adherence be expected?

Review the attached Performance Work Statements for contractor qualification requirements.

24.Are there government-furnished equipment, software, or telemedicine platforms that all contractors are required to use for remote services, or may contractors propose alternatives?

Equipment and software for remote services will be identified by the requesting facility.

25.Are there any known state-specific licensure or credentialing requirements beyond federal for performance in New Mexico and Arizona, or will all licensure be accepted regardless of state?

Licensure will be accepted regardless of state.

26.Are there minimum or recommended liability insurance requirements for non-medical staff, or only for the professional staff as specified?

Liability insurance requirements only apply to professional staff working in IHS healthcare facilities (in person or remote).

27.Will telehealth providers have different compliance requirements or technology expectations for remote access to IHS patients and records?

Compliance requirements and technology expectations for remote services will be identified by the requesting facility.

28.What is the procedure for handling emergencies, crisis interventions, or surge staffing—does the pricing or SOW address emergency response?

Procedures for handling emergencies and crisis interventions will be identified by the requesting facility.

29.Will there be an anticipated travel between the locations?

Task Orders will be issued for each facility – restricting travel between locations.

30.When task orders are issued, are they typically for full-time coverage Monday- Friday? Hoping to gauge whether part-time services may be required in an effort to submit candidates that are capable of performing required duties.

Task orders will be issued based on the need of the specific facility.

31.We have noticed LMSW requests from Gallup Indian Medical Center. Could you please add LMSW to this IDIQ, as it is more relevant since all positions are related to mental health services?

At this time LMSW positions will not be added to the solicitation.