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QUESTION REFERENCE ANSWER

I'm a singleton operating a polygraph business in PA. The USCP solicitation states up to 80 exams per month. Would it be possible to bid 40 exams as a subcontractor? N/A

A single polygrapher will not be able to maintain the schedule that would be required to handle the amount needed. The government would need to be in direct contact with the contractor performing the Polygraphs for follow up questions, concerns, etc.

Are our examiners required to be residents of Washington D.C. Section C.4.1.1

This is not a requirement, however the examiners will need to be on-site M-F from 0700-1600, or completion of daily scheduled exams at USCP location.

Can we rotate examiners in and out as we see fit? Section C.4.1.1

No, all contractors on-site is required to sucessfully complete a criminal history check prior to obtaining access to USCP facilites. This request will not be feasible to the process.

Can we conduct quality control analysis of chart data and reports physically off-site and/or virtually? Section C.6.1

No, reports are required to be submitted directly after examination has been administered and provided to USCP staff on-site daily.

Are the examiners required and/or allowed to carry firearms? Section C.4.2.4

No, un-authorized firearms are not allowed in USCP facilites.

Are the examiners required and/or allowed to wear concealable bullet resistant vests? Section C.4.2.4

No, examiner are not required to wear concelable bullet resistant vests.

Will there ever be any more than 80 examinations requested in one month? Section C.4.1.1

This maybe possible, dependent on USCP hiring mandate and hiring process.

On average how long does it take for your office to disburse contract payments after an invoice has been submitted via IPP?

Section I.

USCP52.048 (b) 30 business days

Are travel costs, lodging room and board, taxes, employer employee benefits, etc.

reflected in the actual exam price or do you need all the associated costs listed as line items?

Section B Page 4 & 5

Travel costs are not allowable.

Offerors shall propose fully burden rates.

Do our examiners need to have 200 specific types of tests completed (i.e., clinical, or forensic)? Section C.4.2.9

No, USCP will provide Polygraph Questionre for examination.

Do you require the nondisclosure/conflict of interest certificate prior to answering questions about this contract? Attachment 1 No.

If we provide multiple examiners and can complete the prospective 80 exams per month in one 5-day week, are we still required to be available M-F the remaining weeks of the month? Section C.4.1.2 Yes.

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