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Community Partners in Suicide Prevention Grants (H98210-BAA-15-0001) Questions

1. Reference: section IV. A. 3. a. iii., “TECHNICAL APPROACH AND JUSTIFICATION: (Eight [8]-page limit)” and section IV. A. 3. a. iii. 3), “Schedule and Milestones: (Two [2] page limit)”; Question: Are the pages devoted to “Schedule and Milestones” included within the parent section, TECHNICAL APPROACH AND JUSTIFICATION, eight (8) page limitation or additive?

Schedule and miliestones is separate from the 8 page limit reserved for the technical approach and justification

2. Reference: section IV. A. 2, bullet 6, “Number of Pages- Volume 1 is limited to no more than twenty (20) single-sided pages”, section IV. A. 3. a. iii., “TECHNICAL APPROACH AND JUSTIFICATION: (Eight [8]-page limit)” and section IV. A. 3. a. iii. 3), “Schedule and Milestones: (Two [2] page limit)”, and section IV. A. 3. a. iv. “MANAGEMENT APPROACH: (Eight [8]-page limit)”; Question: Can the government clarify the limitation of pages by section/volume that totals to the 20 page overall limitation?

The total number of pages cannot exceed 20.

3. Question: Is the grant a follow-on effort or natural extension to an existing effort?

It can be, if the follow on our extension effort directly fits the purpose of the RFP

3. Question: If the government response to question 3 (above) is in the affirmative, is there an incumbent?

n/a

4. Question: Regarding “Management Approach,” is this in reference to processes, goals, etc. related to the organization, the project itself, or both?

Both

6. Question: Greater clarification on what, specifically, is meant by each of the following 4 questions under “Management Approach”, would be appreciated:

a. Identification of each process and the elements that are related to the processes.

Processes involved in executing the proposal

b. Identification of potential risks and mitigating strategies.

Risks to particpants

c. Justification for the modification to the existing processes.

What’s your plan to mitigate unexpected changes in your proposal plan

d. Projections of the effectiveness of modifications.

Discuss why you think your mitigation plan will work

7. Question: What is considered Volume 1, versus Volume 2?

Volume 1 is main text of proposal and volume 2 is appendix

8. Question: For each of the sections which are considered, “Not included in page limitation,” we are taking this to mean both:

a. These sections are not included in the 20-page limit, and

b. These sections themselves have no page limit.

Is this correct?

Yes

9. Question: With this type of award, are no-cost extensions permitted, or alternatively, should we assume the project must be finished, from initiation to completion, within 12 months?

- Yes a no cost extension is an option up to 12 months, to wrap up efforts.

10. Question: When are Proposals Due August 1, 2015

11. Can an organization submit 2 applications?

Yes

12. Is food permitted in Per Diem?

No

13. Can Universities apply?

Yes