W50S8Y-21-R-5001_0001 RFI (with responses).pdf
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This document contains responses to requests for information (RFIs) regarding a solicitation for Human Performance Program Services. Key details include: the requirement is to provide strength and conditioning, athletic training, physical therapy, and new sports performance psychology services at the 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base; the North American Industry Classification System code is 621399 with a $8 million small business size standard; the solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside; the contractor must provide therapeutic equipment depending on their treatment protocols; the contractor will be reimbursed for travel expenses consistent with the Joint Travel Regulations for required trips and training locations; and board certification is required for physical therapists. Immunization and personnel tracking system questions were pending response.
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W50S8Y-21-R-5001_0001
RFI #1
Is this is a follow‐on requirement or a new contract? If it is a follow on contract could you please provide the incumbent contract number and the awarded price?
Response Services for this requirement are currently being provided under contract number W50S8Y-20-P- 5000. The current value of that contract is $420,318.49.
RFI #2
Are contractors required to use the SCA wage determination for this opportunity? If so, please clarify which job title contractors should use for services required?
Response The SCA wage determination is applicable to this solicitation as noted in the solicitation. Please reference the SCA wage determination for the appropriate classifications as they pertain to the services outlined in your proposal.
RFI #3
Will the government provide SOFA or Logistical support for this role?
Response No.
RFI #4
In paragraph 4.3 Equipment: The contractor shall provide all therapeutic equipment, depending on the contractor’s philosophy and treatment protocols required to perform the services indicated in this PWS, except for those items specifically stated to be Government‐Furnished in Paragraph
3.0. ‐ Please confirm what are the therapeutic equipment that the contractor/offeror shall provide.
Response The expectation of the government is for the contractor to indicate in their proposal what equipment they will provide depending upon the contractor’s philosophy and treatment protocols.
The proposal submitted by the contractor should include a list of equipment they would provide to perform the services indicated in the PWS.
RFI #5
In paragraph 1.4.12.1 The contractor may be required to travel to various locations during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and conferences concerning the Human Performance Program. There are an average of two to three trips per year. Travel will be to CONUS locations only and only in support of National Guard training events. ‐ Please confirm who will cover the expenses of these trips?
Response
1.4.12.5 The contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made.
1.4.12.5 changed as follows:
The contractor shall be reimbursed travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made. Upon completion of travel the contractor will be reimbursed for travel expenses as approved and authorized prior to travel.
RFI #6
In paragraph 1.4.12.2 The contractor may also be required to travel to off‐site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in the performance of this contract. The cost of shipping training aids shall be borne by the Government. The contractor will be reimbursed for the costs of shipping training aids in accordance with the JTR and limitation of funds in this contract.
‐ Please confirm if the cost to travel to off‐site training locations will also be covered by the government?
‐ How many days is the training? Also, please confirm where is the off‐site training locations?
Response See response to RFI #5. The days and locations for the off-site training changes from year to year.
RFI #7
Are there proof of immunization/s required to be submitted for this contract?
Response Response pending.
RFI #8
Does Soldier Performance Enhancement and Rehabilitation (SPEAR) track the assessments, injuries, and performance of operators to provide data and metrics as requested, or does the Contractor need a separate system to track this information?
Response Response pending.
RFI #9
Can the government please provide an equipment/supplies CLIN for the contractor provided supplies?
Response The government will not provide a CLIN for contractor provided supplies.
RFI #10
Are all positions currently staffed?
Response Strength and conditioning, athletic training, and physical therapy services are being provided under the current contract. Sports performance psychology services are a new requirement.
RFI #11
We understand this is a coverage contract, but are do any positions need multiple individuals working at the same time?
Response The PWS outlines the services that are required. Staffing to meet the requirements of the PWS are up to the contractor and should be based on the services proposed by the contractor to meet the requirements.
RFI #12
To clarify, is this proposal an email submission or a hard copy submission?
Response Section L – Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email.
RFI #13
What is the average length per session per position?
Response The average length per session per position is contingent upon the philosophy and treatment protocols of the contractor to meet the requirements of the PWS.
RFI #14
Can the government please remove the need for Board Certification for the physical therapist?
This is a very small percentage of PT’s and would limit the candidate pool and increase the price?
Response The government will not remove the need for board certification.
RFI #15
Page 89 states that “If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies, joint venture or formal teaming agreement, for the purpose of this RFP, each company shall complete an individual Exhibit A and obtain individual Exhibit B references. Is this included in the three references maximum per offeror or is a joint venture allowed to submit six references (i.e. three for each partner)?
Response A joint venture can submit six references.
RFI #16
Is the Exhibit C Commitment Letter to be signed by the prospective employee or the owner of the company?
Response Exhibit C should be signed by the prospective employee. The form has been revised.
RFI #17
In Exhibit C, in parenthesis, the letter states "insert name of firm". Should this read "insert name of prospective employee"?
Response The form should read “insert name of prospective employee”. The form has been revised.
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