(Final)_Q_ _A_ _5_Feb_2016.pdf

4 Feb 16

Subject: Questions and Answers for a Solicitation No. FA5209-16-T-0005, Behavioral Health Optimization Program Provider for 374th Medical Group, Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Below are Questions submitted from vendors and we answer, as follows;

Question 1 (Q 1): Does the Presolicitation under solicitation number FA520916T0005 contain requirements similar to a current contract? If possible, please provide the current contract number.

Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

Answer 1 (A 1): Yes, the new contract is similar as the current one including PWS. The current contract number is “ FA5209-12-C-0025”.

Q 2: Is housing provided at the Government's expense during this contract? If so will it be housing in the Yokota military base or off site?

A 2: No.

Q 3: Will transportation and lodging expenses be paid by the government for travel to the BHC training location? Will transportation expenses be paid by the Government for further travel to Japan from the US after BHC training is complete?

A 3: We do have authorized funds associated with travel to IBHC training at Lackland AFB.

Q 4: Will food expenses be compensated by the Government while working at Yokota Air Base in Japan during this contract?

A 4: No. This is included in the Contractor’s employee’s salary.

Q 5: Are there any other living expenses or benefits offered at the Government's expense during the term of this contract at Yokota Air Base or is everything to be paid by our company and the Government is not responsible for any living expenses?

A 5: None. Only what is stated in the Logistic Support.

Q 6: In the PWS it states "Medical care at overseas military treatment facilities is limited." Will my contractor be required to use the local civilian hospital in Japan in case of illness or injury or is he allowed to use the military base medical facilities? Will the military base facilities or the local hospital accept American health insurance or is he required to purchase at his expense the Japanese health insurance?

A 6: This will be on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the logistic support.

Q 7: Is any other insurance required and would they have to be purchased in Japan or could American insurance apply at an overseas US military base?

A 7: It is recommended that the employee must have vehicle insurance and renter’s insurance.

Q 8: If we are chosen for this contract, are we required to make deductions for Japanese income tax or US income tax at the overseas US military base? Can our onsite contractor make tax payments directly?

A 8: No requirement to pay Japanese income taxes unless employee is a Japanese National. US Citizens must pay US Federal income taxes in while employed overseas..

Q 9: After reading 4.2 of the PWS (See Below), my company wishes to confirm if this contract work schedule will run from 1 October 2016 to 30 Sept 2017? How would you like the bid offer to be made?

On a monthly or yearly basis? Is this an indefinite term contract or would the contract be only for one year from 1 Oct 2016 to 30 Sept 2017 with possible option years?

PWS Paragraph 4.2 Reporting Period. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) help desk.

A 9: Submit proposals in accordance with the instructions in the Solicitation to be posted tentatively on 5 Feb 16 (JST).

Q 10: Do you have any update on below mentioned Solicitation?

A 10: The subject Solicitation and the other supporting documents was posted on 5 Feb 16.