QA_2_FA520921Q0072_20210806_Final.pdf

Question & Answer (2) As of 06 Aug 2021

Solicitation No. FA520921Q0072

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for Clinical Laboratory Services Flight, 374th Medical Group, Yokota Air Base, Japan

No. 1 Area: General Information

Reference: N/A

Question: Is this solicitation for a new position? If there is an incumbent contractor in place, can you provide the contract information, e.g., contract number, name of the incumbent contractor, total award amount, etc.?

Answer: This solicitation is for a new position. Therefore, there is no incumbent contract.

No. 2 Area: Items

Reference: Standard Form (SF) 1449, Page 3 of 59, Section “Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost” and Page 59 of 59, FAR 52.212-2(a)(2)

Question: There is no item for Option for six-month extension in SF 1449. Where Should I enter the price for

Option for six-month extension as specified in FAR 52.212-2(a)(2)?

Answer: An amendment to the solicitation will be issued.

No. 3

(NEW)

Area: Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination Reference: N/A

Question: Are contractors required to use the SCA wage determination for this opportunity? If so, please clarify which job title contractors should use for services required.

Answer: Contractors are not required to use the SCA Wage Determination for this opportunity.

No. 4

(NEW)

Area: English Language Requirement Reference: Performance Work Statement (PWS), Pages 4 through 5 of 26, Paragraph 1.2.12.

Question: Are TOEFL and IELTS acceptable? If so, what would be the equivalent scores to the TOEIC score of

900?

Answer: Yes, TOEFL and IELTS are acceptable. Below are the equivalent scores to the TOEIC score of 900:

TOFEL (PBT) 600

TOFEL (CBT) 250

TOFEL (IBT) 100

IELTS 7

CASEC 870