Q A--08 Feb 10.pdf

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Temporary Staffing Services

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Questions & Answers (Q&A)

02/08/2010

Q1. Will this acquisition have a HUBZone set-aside?

A1. No, this acquisition is being advertised on a “FULL and OPEN” competitive basis.

Q2. Will there be a SF 1449 or other form to go along with this solicitation?

A2. No, in accordance with FAR 12.603(b), when using the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure, the SF 1449 is not used for issuing the solicitation. The SF 1449 will be used for any resultant contract.

Q3. If there are existing people in these roles, can you provide a list of the tenure of each individual's service as a continuous Government employee? Their tenure makes a difference in the benefits we provide them according to the SCA.

A3. These services are currently not being performed by anyone.

Q4. Is there an incumbent supplier of these services? If not, has a supplier assisted in the putting together of this bid?

A4. These services are currently not being performed by anyone.

Q5. Has another Contracting Officer referred any other service providers as possible providers of this service? If not, was a sources sought done prior to this solicitation release?

A5. No service providers were referred, and a Sources Sought notice was not publicized.

Q6. What is the total value anticipated for this contract?

A6. That information is For Official Use Only and will not be disclosed to the public.

Q7. What is the anticipated award date and start date?

A7. The Government cannot determine the anticipated award date at this time. The anticipated start date is 03/01/2010 (or date of award if subsequent thereto).

Q8. Would you be able to identify the number/appropriate job title on the SCA tables associated with each position?

A8. The Occupation Code - Title associated with each SCA-applicable position is identified below.

Accounting Technician: 01012

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Cook: 07042

Back Country Support: 11330

Crew Liaison: 08190

Animal Packer: 08250

GIS Specialist: 30030

Q9. The pricing you are requesting is to include base pay rate, Health &Welfare and markup?

Would the Holidays and/or vacations be able to be added to the timesheet or would you prefer to have the supplier markup those into our proposed rates?

A9. The Government's requires offers with fully loaded wage rates (inclusive of base pay, fringe benefits, plus markup).

Q10. Will the contractor be required to carry any insurance is addition to what the state of

California requires?

A10. Yes, in accordance with FAR 52.228-5 (incorporated via amendment), the contractor will carry general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000.

Q11. What changes were made to the combined synopsis/solicitation via amendment?

A11. All changes have been highlighted. The closing date/time was extended by one week to

02/19/2010. The following FAR provisions/clauses were incorporated: 52.219-1, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-16, 52.219-28, 52.228-5, 52.237-1 and 52.237-10.