PHO_questions.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

03 Mar 17

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Solicitation Number: FA3022-17-T-0008 Public Health Officer

1. The purpose of this memorandum is to document the questions asked and answers given in response to the posting of Solicitation Number: FA3022-17-T-0008 Public Health Officer.

2. See the questions asked-Q and the Government’s response-A as follow:

a).

Q: Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.

A: Any awardee will need to be a registered entity on the system for award management (SAM) and have a valid CAGE or DUNS code. https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 b).

Q: Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

A: There is currently no planned extension for the deadline.

c).

Q: Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

A: Not as of now.

d).

Q: Is this a new contract or an existing one?

A: This is a new contract. There is no incumbent.

e).

Q: Please provide the option year prices for the contract.

A: this is a competitive selection and the pricing you submit will be evaluated against competing offerors.

f).

Q: In Addendum (2), of the 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, it states "The Offeror will allow for the candidate(s) to be available for an interview".

a. Is the expectation that the awarded contractor have personnel immediately on site at contract award, or

b. What is the expected time frame for hiring and onboarding the PHO?

A: This is not the expectation and the PHO is expected to begin work at the listed performance start date, 27 March.

g).

Q: In Addendum (3) of 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, it states "All applicable documents pertaining to education and experience will be evaluated together". Does the government require prime source verification documents (transcripts, etc.) be provided in the proposal?

A: No, the government does not require prime source verification.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 h).

Q: Para. 1.7.4 and 1.7.5 of the PWS state the contractor will have suitable replacement personnel for personnel absences of more than two consecutive weeks. Does the Government require more than one FTE contract employee be credentialed at the same time upon contract award?

A: No, the Government does not require more than one FTE employee be credentialed at the same time upon contract award.

i).

Q: Can you clarify the Security Requirements for the Public Health Officer (PHO)? Is the PHO required to have a Secret clearance at the time of award? Or will the agency sponsor the clearance requirement for this person?

A: For questions on security clearance, please refer to PWS 1.10. "Must possess, OR be eligible to obtain, a SECRET security clearance."

j).

Q: And will the Government require resumes and a letter of commitment?

A: The government requires documentation of experience and education level, this can be in the form of a resume. A letter of commitment is not required.

k).

Q: Will a Registered Nurse with an Infection Control Certification (No Masters or Doctorate) be accepted to fill the position?

A: Please refer to PWS 1.7.6. Education and Experience. The Public Health Officer must have one of the following: a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, doctorate in Public Health (PhD or DrPH) or healthcare-related field, a Registered Nurse with a Masters of Public Health, or Masters of Public Health with relevant experience in health care settings, as well as documented successful completion of the “Infection Control and Epidemiology Course” (ICE) or comparable basic infection control surveillance course equivalent.

l).

Q: Would the Government consider waiving the requirement for the Security Clearance?

A: For questions on security clearance, please refer to PWS 1.10. "Must possess, OR be eligible to obtain, a SECRET security clearance."

3. If you have additional questions, please direct them to 2d Lt Austin Rains at austin.rains.1@us.af.mil no later than 1630 Central Time on 3/13/2017.

AUSTIN P. RAINS, 2d Lt, USAF

14 CONS/LGCA

mailto:austin.rains.1@us.af.mil