QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR W912K6-22-Q-0007.

DUE DATE 04/15/2022

1. In order for our company to provide the possible quote, please verify that if this solicitation is for a base plus one option year or just a base year contract.

Ans: The contract is for one (1) Base Year and one (1) Option Year

2. With regards to the updated information posted on SAM.gov today, will the Gov’t forego the previously stated required experience working directly with soldiers or veterans in exchange for what was posted today:

The primary purpose of this requirement, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is to facilitate preventive, remedial and support services to optimize psychological health and readiness of the of the roughly 5,000 men and women of the MDARNG and their immediate families. This requirement is designed to be flexible, responsive, and meets the ever-evolving needs of the government. The MDARNG Surgeon’s Office requires a LCSWs with a license to practice in Maryland and a minimum of two years’ experience.

Ans: The description on the Federal Business Opportunity is a generalization of the requirements, the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 5.0 Requirements, identify all the requirements for the position. (See PWS) 5.1: The contractor shall provide a Licenses Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical professional Counselor to perform licensed clinical social work support services to the MDARNG as required in the PWS, and comply with all military, legal (HIPPA), and regulatory policies and procedures concerning the duties and responsibilities of a LCWS. Personnel assigned to this requirement shall possess the required technical skill and expertise to perform the functions with minimum guidance. The LCSW/LCPC will have a minimum, of three (3) years’ experience managing and working with soldiers or veterans.

3. The Period of Performance is reflecting that it begins on March 24, 2020, can you please advise what the correct period of performance dates are?

Ans: The Period of Performance (POP) will be adjusted in the contract to be issued, but the expected POP will be from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023, for the Base and May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.

4. The Period of Performance in the PWS states this requirement has a 12-month base period with no option years, however, in the solicitation it reflects a 1-year base period plus a 1-year option period. Can you please advise which period of performance length is correct?

Ans: The POP will be one (1) base Year plus one (1) option year.

5. Does Juneteenth need to be included in the Federal Holidays?

Ans: Yes, will revise PWS to reflect the new Federal Holiday.

6. Based on historical data, how often will work need performed at The Flight Surgeons Clinic in Edgewood MD?

Ans: Based on historical data the visit will be two per week

7. 1.4.4.1 Telework is an available for this position”, can you please clarify if telework will be authorized under any circumstances for this contract?

Ans: Yes, on rare occasions and when approved by the COR

8. “Travel may be required for all contractor personnel”; can you please provide an estimate of travel requirements based on historical data?

Ans: There are no travel requirements beyond reporting to the assigned location either Reisterstown or Edgewood.

9. Is David Martinelli the correct point of contact for submission, as your primary point of contact for this requirement states it is either Janice Moye or Scot Smythe?

Ans: Mr. Martinelli is not longer employee at this office, the entire Purchasing and Contracting staff can be the point of contact for this contract. Any question or concerns should be address to the following email: ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@army.mil. Any Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer will be responsible post or address questions or concerns.

10. Will an SF1449 will be provided with CLIN information?

Ans: See Proposal Format for Pricing under the Evaluating Factors:

NOTE: The Contracting Manpower Reporting does not apply to this contract.

11. Is this a professional services contract or is it an SCA contract covered by EO 13706?

Ans: This is a Professional Service Contract.

12. Will there be an extension granted for this requirement?

Ans: The requirement has been extended until April 15, 2022, for all responses.