FA302224Q0338 Questions and Answers V3.pdf

(FA302224Q0338) Transition Assistance Program Data Entry Questions and answers

Questions Answers Is this is a follow-on requirement or a new contract? If it is a follow on contract, could you please provide the incumbent contract number and the awarded price?

This is a follow-on contract - there is currently a contract in place for the position that is currently in its last option year and will expire in July. The current contract is FA302219PA016 with a contract value of $38,272.00 each year.

How many people are currently working under this contract?

Because this is a new contract, there are 0 people currently working under the contract.

How many people are required to perform under this contract?

One person.

Please confirm if this requirement is a full-time or part-time position?

This requirement is a full-time position – 40 hours per week for a maximum total of 2080 hours per year.

Does the contractor employee(s) need to travel to attend training/seminar overseas? If so, who will cover the cost(s)? How many days the training will be (e.g. how many days in a year)?

No travel overseas is required.

Is there an incumbent? If so, what is the contract number?

The current contract that is expiring in July is

FA302219PA016.

Do you need a resume with the submission? Submission instructions are posted in the solicitation.

Is there someone currently performing the TAP Data Entry role and if so, are they considered eligible for rehire?

The solicitation is 100% Small Business Set Aside and all offers that can comply with the Performance Work Statement are eligible.

Does the government consider this position as “Data Entry Operator II” for purposes of the Wage Determination Statement?

Wage Determination is determined by vendor, not the government.

The government is looking for companies to bid 2080 hours. However, this is a SCA contract where Wage Determination applies with guarantees for PTO, Sick, etc… this will result in less than 2080 hours annually. Can the government clarify billable hours on this contract?

Hours of work is explained laid out in the PWS.

Is overtime allowed on this contract? Overtime is not allowed and outlined in the PWS.

Is the government using 2080 hours for evaluation purposes only?

The PWS explains that the contractor shall provide 40 hours of service per week for a maximum total of 2080. The PWS then explains federally observed holidays.

Is there any font or specific formatting requirement that we should follow for Technical Capability Statement?

No font requirements for submission.

Are we required to include the resume and the completed Combined Solicitation (inclusive of Price Sheet) in the Technical Capability Statement, and submit one single file?

A resume is not required.

What should be filled-in in the Delivery date/Period of Performance on Combined Synopsis?

27 July 2024 – 26 July 2029

Please confirm that the filled out Combined Synopsis Solicitation means the filled-out Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule only?

Submit a completed price schedule, technical capability statement, and pricing information for option years on the Combined Synopsis- Solicitation.

Attachment I: Pricing Schedule shows the Quantity as 2080 hours. The SCA Wage Determination and the Holidays listed on the calendars for Years 2024 and 2025 in Attachment #2, list eleven holidays which would equal 2088 hours. Is the government paying for ten or eleven paid holidays?

The PWS explains a maximum 2080 hours annual.

Is it required that these meetings be held in person or are virtual meetings acceptable?

This is an in-person position.