RFQ_-_Answers_to_Vendor_Questions.pdf

Question # QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1 Is this an existing requirement? Who is the current incumbent and what is the contract number?

This is not an existing requirement, therefore there is no current incumbent or contract number.

2 The solicitation indicates that Special Consideration will be given to American Indian (AI)/Alaskan Native (AN) which would result in an extra adjectival rating. Is the current incumbent (if this is an existing requirement) a Native American or Alaskan Native company?

There is no current incumbent. As stated in the RFP, "Given the special nature of this procurement, knowledge and experience with coordination, programmatic review; evaluation of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) clinical and public health programs and working with the AI/AN communities is greatly preferred. Special consideration will be given to those Offerors that have these experiences and working knowledge. An extra Adjectival Rating will be given to those Offerors who meet this criteria.

3 Can you please advise if we should use Standard Form 1449 with the submission in response to Solicitation Number: IHS-16-236-SOL-00039?

It is not necessary.

4 Can you please advise where we will find the answer to the questions we submit? We cannot find that in the solicitation instructions.

The answers to these questions will appear as an amendment/modification on the www.FBO.gov website under IHS-

16-236-SOL-00039.

AMENDMENT #1 - ANSWERS TO RFQ QUESTIONS (IHS-16-236-SOL-00039) - August 25, 2016

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