W912JA-23-R-0007 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to provide an updated list of RFI's and the Government's response.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Aug-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912JA23R0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Aug-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24-Aug-2023

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1740 CONG W L DICKINSON DR

MONTGOMERY AL 36109-2602

W912JA 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

REQUESTS FOR INFOMATION

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

SOLICITATION W912JA-23-R-0007

NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT

Q: Are there incumbents in place?

A: Yes

Q: What is the total number of staff for each position at each location?

A: 3 case managers, 8 administrative care coordinators, and 1 credentialing coordinator in Birmingham. 1 case manager in Mobile. 1 administrative care coordinator in Huntsville.

Q: Is this a new requirement or a follow-on contract. If follow on, please provide previous contract information.

A: See table below. Services are currently being furnished under a bridge award until the next contract is in place.

Q: When are questions due?

A: We did not establish an RFI due date.

Q: Is there an incumbent to this solicitation? If so, please provide a contract # A: See previous answer on this topic.

Q: Historically, how many FTEs have each position category had: Case Managers, Care Coordinators, and Credentialing Specialists A: Case Managers 4, Care Coordinators 9, and Credentialing Specialists 1

Q: Can the government provide Anniversary Dates for current contract employees for SCA Wage compliance?

A: The COR does not have anniversary data from the current contractor HR team.

Q: 52.212-1 Addendum doesn’t list a proposal volume. Please confirm only a past performance and price volume are required.

A: Correct.

Q: Can the government provide an estimated workload, preferably in annual hours or FTEs for each category of positions: Case Managers, Care Coordinators, and Credentialing Specialists A: All positions will require 2,080 of work per year.

Q: With the release of the PD (Position Description) for Case Managers, does the government intend to convert contract positions to civilian position in the near future?

A: Neither the ALARNG nor the Office of the State Surgeon have the available technician positions to apply towards this line of effort at this time. We anticipate completing the initial PoP and exercising future option years to meet this requirement.

Q: Can the government provide a breakdown of how many of each category of positions is located at each of the 3 facilities listed?

A: 3 case managers, 8 administrative care coordinators, and 1 credentialing coordinator in Birmingham. 1 case manager in Mobile. 1 administrative care coordinator in Huntsville.

Q: How much travel is estimated for each category of positions?

A: Case Managers- minimal, Care Coordinators- minimal, and Credentialing Specialists-minimal. Most travel would be a day trip in a government vehicle not requiring an overnight stay.

Q: Are there any current vacancies in contract positions?

A: One case manager, 2 administrative care coordinators, no current credential coordinator.

Q: According to PWS paragraphs 5.1.13, 5.2, and 5.3, the government requires the following functional labor categories: Care Coordinator, Provider Credentialing Coordinator. PWS 1.4.1 indicates the personnel performing services are in Birmingham, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama; and Mobile, Alabama. The government has not provided staffing levels by functional labor category and by location, or workload by functional labor category and location.

A: Please see previous responses.

Q: Can the government please provide the required staffing levels (FTE) for each labor category by location?

A: Please see previous response.

Q: Can the government please provide historical or projected workload data for each location by labor category, so Offerors can properly staff and price this opportunity?

A: Please see previous response.

Q: Since the government did not provide information to determine the staffing levels and thus price this opportunity, can the government please provide an extension to have a fair and competitive competition?

A: The Government is not considering an extension at this time.

Q: Will the government provide the SCA incumbent roster to the successful offer?

A: Yes.

Q: What are the pertinent equivalences for the Administrative Care Coordinators and the Credentialing Coordinators under FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires?

A: While the SCA wage determinations for the three locations do not currently provide that information, our market research indicates that care coordinator salaries in Alabama range from $53,333 to $75,491 and credential coordinator salaries range from $46,019 to $56,250.

Q: The travel CLINs (0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002) are shown as FFP. Are Offerors expected propose a price for travel?

A: The solicitation explains in Proposal Evaluation that offerors are not to price travel lines. The Government makes the decision on how much funding to apply to these line items and then coordinates with the awardee to ensure that travel approved by the COR does not exceed available funds.

Q: Can the Government please provide information on expected travel (number of trips, destinations, duration of stays, etc.) so offerors can accurately price the travel CLINs?

A: Most travel would be a day trip in a government vehicle not requiring an overnight stay.

Q: Is the staffing detailed in the RFI question responses (9 CMs, 4 Care Coordinators, and 1 Cred Coordinator) expected to remain the same for this effort?

A: Yes.

Q: Due to the interruptions that COVID-19 caused in contracts and contract performances, will the Government consider increasing the past performance recency window to 5 years?

A: Past performance recency will remain at three years.

Q: Paragraph 1.4.1.1 states that "The Government will permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement." Paragraph 3.1, Property, states, "The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment." Paragraph 3.3, Equipment, states, "None." Please confirm whether or not the Government will be providing laptops as GFE in support of teleworking.

A: Laptops will be provided.

Q: We can't find any information in the documents provided regarding the case counts or military population that will be supported with this contract, which makes it challenging to come up with a staffing model for the effort. Any information you can provide is extremely helpful.

A: The ALARNG has roughly 10,000 Soldiers. The case load fluctuates from 600-800 total cases the contractors will be required to provide services for.

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