Amendment_1_Questions_and_Answers_DJF-18-4210-PR-0008262.pdf

Amendment 1 Questions and Answers

DJF-18-4210-PR-0008262

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

Professional Services Acquisition Unit

Solicitation Number DJF-18-4210-PR-0008262

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1. Is the agency aware that State law authorizes a psychologist to delegate the performance of certain tests and services to specific individuals (i.e.

doctoral clinical supervisees), and will the agency permit such persons to work under this contract as permitted by state/federal law of the license psychologist? [2.6.1.1]

Yes, however, any student/intern who administers “certain tests” or “performs delegated services” must be licensed, or qualified and experienced in administering the psychological tests used, and delegated services performed. At all times, these doctoral clinical supervisees, students/interns must be directly supervised by a licensed psychologist, clinical social worker, or appropriately licensed mental health professional.

2. Will the agency consider assessments and interventions conducted via telemedicine? (we are able to do both via secure video portals without complicated logins, hardware or downloads). [2.6.1.3]

If the contractor can ensure that the assessments are completed by the intended individual to be assessed, we will consider assessments via telemedicine. Psychological interventions may be done via telemedicine formats after the initial in-person visit.

3. Does the agency have a current preference regarding psychological instruments used for the assessments other than SCL-90 and Professional Quality of Life (MMPI, PAI, BSI, SCL-45 PCL, etc) [2.6.1.4]

No. However, any assessments used must be valid, normed measurements of current trauma symptom levels, life stressors, resilience, and wellness for employment in the helping field.

4. Will the agency consider online scheduling as an option for clients? We have a system linked to our live calendars for real time scheduling.

[2.6.1.2]

Yes, if the contractor can ensure that the online process is secure and there is verification that referrals and appointments occur, so that the tracking requirements are met as indicated in the statement of work.

5. Does the agency have specific "10-question" demographic info questionnaire they would like us to use? [2.6.1.3]

Yes. The demographic questionnaire will be discussed with the selected contractor.

6. Are there any needs for Spanish-speaking services? (we provide that).

No, however, there are bilingual English/Spanish personnel.

7. Do you have any Veteran or SDVOSB set-aside requirements? (We are

SDVOSB)?

Please refer to the RFQ.

8. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number?

This is a new requirement, and there is no incumbent contractor.

9. Can you let me know the total number of employees that you are looking to cover with an EAP benefit?

Approximately 200 employees.

10. General - Please confirm whether this is a new or existing requirement. If existing, please identify the incumbent contract number/task order number.

Please see the response to Question #8.

11. General - If this is a new requirement, please confirm whether any portion of this contract is currently being performed by one or more contractors on a local or regional level.

Please see the response to Question #8.

12. PWS 2.6.1.1 – Please confirm whether the 200 assessments are across the entire program. If possible, can you clarify an approximate number of assessments by region/location?

There are 4 regions including victim services personnel and headquarters staff.

Headquarters personnel are in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Four regions were identified as support locations. The approximate breakdown of employees in each of the regions is as follows, and is subject to change:

Washington, D.C: 80 Chicago, IL: 40 Dallas, TX: 45 Los Angeles, CA: 45

The contract awardee will be given more information post award.

13. PWS 2.6.1.2 – Please confirm whether the Government requires assessment appointments and therapeutic interventions must be all accomplished within two weeks of notification from the Clinical Services Coordinator – the PRS implies that all services must be performed within two weeks, although interventions may reasonably extend beyond two weeks for multiple sessions.

An assessment appointment schedule for victim services personnel will be developed by the Clinical Services Coordinator in coordination with the contractor. The initial therapeutic intervention appointment must be scheduled within 2-weeks after the assessment and referral to a therapeutic intervention.

14. PWS 2.6.2.1 – Please confirm whether the 1,200 assessments are across the entire program. If possible, can you

Yes, the 1,200 assessments are across the entire program. See the breakdown of personnel per region provided in the response to Question clarify an approximate number of therapeutic interventions by region/location?

#12. Approximate that 50% of personnel may require therapeutic interventions or 600 sessions.

15. PWS 2.6.4.1 – If more than 6 therapeutic sessions are required for an individual VSP, and the VSD determines that it will not fund additional sessions, please confirm whether contractors are required to have a mechanism to accept health insurance.

If more than 6 therapeutic sessions are required for an individual VSP, and the VSD determines that it will not fund additional sessions, the contractors are required to have a mechanism to accept health insurance or fees for service.

16. PWS 2.6.4.2 – Please confirm whether the 200 wellness evaluation reports are across the entire program. If possible, can you clarify an approximate number of wellness evaluation reports by region/location?

Yes, the 200 wellness evaluation reports are across the entire program. . See the breakdown of personnel per region provided in the response to Question #12 and approximation for personnel requiring therapeutic intervention in the response to Question #14.