Solicitation FA489726Q0015 Questions and Answers.pdf

Solicitation FA489726Q0015 – Catholic RE Coordinator

Questions & Answers

• Is this a recompete of an existing contract or a new requirement? If a recompete, can you provide the current contract number, incumbent contractor, and contract value? There is no existing contract at this time.

• Is there currently a contractor providing Catholic Religious Education Coordinator services at Mountain Home AFB? No

• If so, are there specific areas of performance the Government is seeking to improve under the new contract? N/A

• Section 2.5.1 requires a letter of good standing from a Catholic priest. Must this be from the contractor’s personal parish priest, or may it be provided by any ordained Catholic priest who can attest to the individual’s practicing status? Any ordained Catholic Priest.

• Can you provide an estimate of the number of students (youth and adult) currently enrolled in the program? Approx. 25 youth and adult, though fluctuates with PCS/Deployments.

• How many special events (e.g., Vacation Bible School, holiday programs, appreciation events) are typically conducted annually? 9-12 events (Good Friday, Father’s/Mother’s Day, etc.)

• Approximately how many active volunteers support the program? Approx 15 personnel

• Section 1.4 caps hours at 540 per year with a maximum of 10 hours per week. May hours be scheduled flexibly across the contract year to accommodate seasonal variations (e.g., Vacation Bible School)? Yes, section 1.4 states “accommodate seasons where more hours are required, and other weeks with less hours needed.”

• Are there specific required days and times for classes (e.g., evenings or Sundays)?

Per 2.1.2. Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings

• Can the Government clarify expected performance hours and any anticipated peak periods or seasonal surges in workload? Peak periods would include, but not limited to: Confirmation Mass and the week running up to it.

• Will the Government assist with processing background checks for volunteers, or is this fully the contractor’s responsibility? Government has process in place and covers the background checks. (Contractor will recruit volunteers).

Solicitation FA489726Q0015 – Catholic RE Coordinator

Questions & Answers

• Is the contractor expected to maintain compliance documentation and records for volunteers? Contractor will assist in getting documentation; however Government has program in place.

• Will dedicated workspace be provided beyond the classroom for administrative duties? Yes.

• Are curriculum materials, supplies, and printing provided by the Government or the contractor? Curriculum, supplies and printing needed for services will be provided by the government.

• Can performance begin prior to completion of required background checks or clearances? Clearance is required to be granted access onto the installation.

• Does this requirement require a facility clearance (FCL)? If so, what level is required? N/A

• If a candidate holds current catechist certification from a civilian diocese rather than the Archdiocese for the Military Services, does this satisfy the requirement for the initial 6-month period allowed to obtain AMS Basic Catechist Certification? Yes.

• Should the quoted unit price per CLIN be an all-inclusive hourly rate (including labor, fringe, overhead, and profit), or should these elements be broken out separately? All-inclusive hourly rate.

• Are any travel or training-related costs reimbursable under this contract? This will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Is there a preferred format for past performance submissions, or will a written summary including scope, contracting activity, and point of contact be sufficient?

No preferred format.

• Given that award may be made to other than the lowest-priced offeror, can you confirm the relative weighting of Technical Capability and Past Performance versus Price in the best value determination? The Government will make award under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The relative importance of Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance is described in the solicitation. The Government cannot provide additional weighting beyond what is already published.