FA5000-16-R-0038-0001_-_Attachment_2 _Questions_and_Answers.pdf

FA5000-16-R-0038, Attachment 2

Massage Therapist Questions and Answers

Q1. Can we just submit our Proposal Response as a Electronic copy via email versus Hard Copy and CDs?

A1. As indicated in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 in B. Specific Instructions, only electronic are required;

however, the following will be included at the end of that paragraph for clarification:

- …and may be submitted via email IAW para 4(h) below.

Q2. Part II - Technical Proposal -- Subfactor - Unrestricted Licensing ---> List certifications for

Acupuncturist....should it be for Massage Therapist?

A2. This is a clerical error, Massage Therapist would be correct and the solicitation will be amended to reflect the correct terminology.

Q3. Part II - Technical Proposal -- Subfactor - Past Performance Capability ---> There is no PWS section 1.2.4 as stated on page 29 and page 33 of the Solicitation. Please clarify.

A3. This is a clerical error, please reference section 1.2.2 of the PWS; the solicitation will be amended to reflect the correct reference.

Q4. How many Past Performance references are required to be submitted and is there a Past Performance

Questionnaire that we need to complete and send to our references?

A4. There is no minimum amount of Past Performance references required and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 will be amended to include the following statement in para 2(d) under Part 2:

- Provide a list of no more than five (5) of the most relevant contract(s) performed for any customer.

Q5. Is this a new requirement or existing requirement? If existing, please provide incumbent contract #, Value, Period of Performance, and Length of service of Incumbent personnel.

A5. This is a new requirement.

Q6. Can we provide our SBA 8(a) certification # in lieu of Letter. SBA has stated that a copy of letter should not be required to be provided for proposal response. Please clarify.

A6. This is not an 8(a) set aside, therefore this is not applicable.

Q7. Is this an 8(a) set aside solicitation?

A7. This is not an 8(a) set aside.

Q8. On page 33 of the RFP, Subfactor 2.3.(b) makes reference to the PWS section 1.2.4 for past performance.

There is currently no section 1.2.4 in the PWS, will that section be provided?

A8. Please reference the answer provided under Question 3.

Q9. Will contracted services be personal therefore covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act?

A9. This question will be answered pending further review.

Q10. The Performance Work Statement at page 4 of 4, paragraph 1.3.15. states “Provide clinical supervision to assistants, technicians, aides, and students.” As the RFP is for Massage Therapist Services please describe the scope of supervision and under what authority supervision will be provided to comply with paragraph 1.3.15.

A10. Assesses staff competence, and monitors appropriateness/ completeness of care.

Q11. The Performance Work Statement at page 4 of 4, paragraph 1.3.13. states “Serves as a consultant to leadership on acupuncture care.” The RFP is for Massage Therapist Services. Is the position requested required to be both a licensed Massage Therapist and certified Acupuncturist? Please Clarify.

A11. This is a clerical error, there is no requirement for Acupuncturist certification in conjunction with the Massage

Therapist solicitation and the PWS will be amended to reflect the correct verbiage.