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Answer

Yes, the government will pursue a new acquisition. The existing contract number: FA520917P0102.

The contract amount range: $39,240～$42,000 / year POC's name cannot be privided due to PII.

2 $202,080 for base and option years 3 Yes

4 FA5209‐17‐Q‐1018

5 Part II states about Price. Pricing data shall be submit by offerors.

6 We do not send contractor personnel to TDY or training

7 No, We do not send contractor personnel to TDY or training

Please see the PWS para 1.3.6.3. Contractor personnel should complete prior to start work and bring their proof of immunization. So if you send someone from the U.S., personal must complete before their arrival.

Contractor personnel must complete the background investigation prior to start work. There is no exception. Currently take 3‐4 month to complete. NOTE: If you employee is other than U.S.

Citzen, personnel must lived in the U.S. for total/past 3 years or living in Japan for past 5 years to conduct background investigation.

TOEIC test is for Japanese National/non‐native English speaker. No need for the U.S. Citizen. So if you provide Japanese, must submit English test score and highschool diploma. For U.S Citizen, high‐ school diploma or GED.

No price data shall be included in Part II. Part II is the pricing volume, and therefore requires price data. Can you confirm this statement is erroneous?

What is the incumbent contractor original solicitaiton #?

FA520922Q0046 Questions and Answers

If the position is a continuing contract in 374MDG or a new one? If incumbered, would you inform us POC of current awardee, amount, and contract number?

Question

What was total contact award cost?

Was incumbent contract a 5‐year contract?

PWS paragraph 1.3.6.9. Preventive, Prophylactic and Follow‐up Procedures states, “The Contractor shall ensure that his/her employees are in compliance with preventive, prophylactic and follow‐up procedures, as well as infection control and employee health program procedures, as established by the MTF. Required preventive, prophylactic and follow‐up procedures will be paid by the Contractor.”

Question: The contractor cannot adequately estimate the cost associated with this requirement. What are the exact requirements, procedures and frequency required to meet this?

PWS paragraph 1.5.3.1. states, “The Contractor shall ensure that, as a condition of employment, the contract personnel providing patient care services under this contract meet the requirements of the Crime Control Act of 1990, as amended. This will be accomplished by successfully completing a Criminal Background Check consisting of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and State Criminal History Repository check.

Question: The timeline to receive a completed background check can take months due to the backlog.

Will individuals receive a “Line of Site Supervision” (LOSS) authorization or be allowed to work if their background check is in a ‘T‐1 Open” status?

5. PWS paragraph 1.3.1. Personnel Requirements states, “...TOEIC score of at least 730 or equivalent certificate is required for non‐native English speakers. 1.3.1.2. Administrative Personnel. Administrative personnel shall possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.”

Question: Page 53 of the Solicitation paragraph (d) states, “All quoters shall submit copies of qualifications as required at paragraph 1.3.1. of the PWS.” Please confirm that the proposal should include a copy of the TOEIC score (if applicable) and a copy of the high school diploma or GED.

Is there any anticipated training for this position that would require travel and accommodation expenses to be covered by the contractor?

The PWS does not have any mention of the contractor attending TDY events for exercises/training, conferences or meetings. Will the Government confirm if this will be a requirement, and if so, an estimated level of effort (number of events and locations) to support these events.