Questions_Vape_IDIQ_Q&A2.pdf

Questions RE: FDA-RFP-18-1190619 – VAPE Inspection Services

RFP Reference Discussion / Question 1 RFP C.5, Labor Category

Descriptions, Page 11

Discussion: Based on FDA’s response to a question submitted earlier, we understand that a Vape shop inspector can be full time for FDA and part-time for a state and local entity.

Question: If a full-time inspector were to lose his/her part-time state/local employment would the inspector then lose his/her FDA commission?

Response: Yes, as provided in the RFP, in order to be commissionable the inspector must be a health, food, or drug officer/employee of any State, Territory, or political subdivision thereof.

3 C.5, Page 12, Labor Category Descriptions

Question: If a commissioned inspector were to retire from their state/local position, would they be eligible to retain their commission and continue inspecting based on the fact that they are retained on the state rolls as an annuitant?

Response: As provided in the RFP:

“In order to be commissionable, the inspector must be a health, food, or drug officer/employee of any State, Territory, or political subdivision thereof.” The determination if an individual meets these requirements must be made by the contractor prior to submission and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis during the commissioning review.

4 General Question: Will a SF 1449 be provided?

Response: A SF 1449 will be provided to the awardee of this IDIQ- however this form is available for viewing at:

https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items

5 RFP Page 38, Technical Evaluation, Criteria 1 – Project Plan / Approach

Discussion: Section states “…evaluation will include the Offeror’s ability to describe how the special security requirements in Section H of the RFP will be addressed.”

Response: Please refer to Attachment 2. (Amended)

Question: Section H (page 17 and 18) of the RFP actually refers to CPARS. Please clarify what is required to meet Criteria 1 since Section H does not discuss Security Requirements.

Response: Please refer to Attachment 2. (Amended)

6 1. RFP, B.4 Pricing, Page 1-2

2. RFP, C.3 SOW, Page 4, Activity 2 Program Management

Discussion: Areas 1-3 (RFP Reference Column) refer to a Program Manager, but Attachment 1 IDIQ Pricing Table refers to this Labor Category as Project Manager.

https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items

3. RFP C.5, Labor Category Descriptions,

4. Attachment 1 – IDIQ Pricing Table

Question: Can you confirm if this Labor Category is a Program Manager or a Project Manager.

Response: Program Manager

7 1. RFP, B.4 Pricing, Page 1-2

2. RFP C.5, Labor Category Descriptions,

3. Attachment 1 – IDIQ Pricing Table

Discussion: Areas 1-2 (RFP Reference Column) refer to a Program Coordinator, but Attachment 1 IDIQ Pricing Table refers to this Labor Category as an Inspection Coordinator.

Question: Can you confirm if this Labor Category is a Program Coordinator or an Inspection Coordinator?

Response: Program Coordinator

8 RFP, L.2, Staffing & Commissionable Employees, Resumes, Page 36.

Question: How many inspector and coordinator resumes are required for submission?

Response: The offeror should propose a minimum of five (5) inspectors/commissionable employees.