Q and A HPO Service contract.pdf

Questions for HPO Service contract

Q1: 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?

A1: This is considered a professional service, the wage determination will be removed from the solicitation.

Q2: Will the government provide SOFA or Logistical support for this role?

A2: No, none will be provided.

Q3: 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?

A3: This is a new contract.

Q4: Does the offeror need to have SECRET facility clearance in place at time of award?

A4: No security clearance will be required or provided, only requirements are access to base and CAC card. These will be required after contract award.

Q5: Does the candidate employees need to have SECRET / TOP SECRET clearance in place at time of award?

A5: See answer 4.

Q6: Please confirm what are the specific Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) to support for this role?

A6: All items are contractor furnished equipment, except for the strength and condition coach will utilize the existing equipment.

Q7: Please confirm the start date of this position.

30 Sep 2022

Q8: What is the estimated processing time for background check and other access requirements?

A8: Base access and CAC issuance may take up to a week, but guest passes can be issued until full access is granted.

Q9: In PWS page 19 of 22 paragraph 5.4. PT/IM Requirements, states the tasks/responsibilities of PT/IM, however it didn’t state tasks/responsibilities of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

- Please confirm what are the tasks/responsibilities of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

(CSCS).

A9: The PWS has been modified to correct paragraph 5.5. see updated PWS.

Q10: In PWS page 20 of 22 it states:

5.5. Strength and Conditioning SCS Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s highly preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline and shall have a minimum of five years of experience.

Minimum of one year of experience working with elite level athletes within the SOF community, NCAA, or professional sports.

In PWS page 11 of 22 paragraph it states:

1.8.2. Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS) Qualifications. The SCS shall meet the following qualifications:

Shall have a minimum of three years of experience working with athletes within the Special Forces operation community, National Collegiate Athletic Association, or professional sporting rank

- Please confirm what would be the Experience (number of years) requirement for this role?

A10: The requirements in 1.8.2 have been corrected, please see the new PWS dated 7 Sep 2022

Q11: Is this a 1 year with 4 options years or 5 years fixed?

A11: Currently this is a 1 year contract only.

Q12: What the ratio of military personnel to strength coach?

A12: There are approximately 20-30 full time personnel and 150-160 DSG (traditional part time guardsman).

Q13: Is there an HPO facility already stocked and in place to begin work immediately?

A13: Currently all of the Government Furnished Equipment and facilities are in place and ready for immediate start of the contract.

Q14: (Operating Hours) What are the typical hours required of the contractors?

A14: The contractors will be working a 40 hour work week and in that work week their schedule will be adjusted for drill weekends. The schedule for drill weekends is attached to the solicitation.

Q15: Can the government elaborate on the medical and athletic equipment that is available to the PT and SCS?

A15: The PT is responsible for all equipment and the SCS will have access to the existing equipment.

Q16: “The PT/IM shall combine their programs with the ATC and SCS in order to develop…” Is an ATC part of this HPO program as well?

A16:No

Q17: “The PT/IM shall combine their programs with the ATC and SCS in order to develop…” Is an ATC part of this HPO program as well? What other medical professionals will the PT and SCS be working with?

A17: No

Q18: How many airman will the PT and SCS be working with?

Q18: About 180 members in total.

Q19: Have the airman had HPO services at this site previously? If so, when?

A19: No

Q20: Is there any incumbent providing these services?

A20: No this is a new service