QA for 20250618-Medical Provider_Rev01.20250624.pdf

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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation #W912K625QA011 for a Medical Provider contract with the Maryland Army National Guard. The solicitation seeks a medical provider to support periodic health assessments, pre/post deployment health assessments, physical examinations, and other individual medical readiness activities. The incumbent contractor is FEMDEL LLC, with the previous contract (W912K624P0020) valued at $109,399.60. The contract requires one medical provider per clinic day, currently filled by two providers, with the clinic operating Tuesday through Friday and 1,256 labor hours annually.

Key details include: the contract is for a medical provider only (not a dentist), no travel mileage or costs will be reimbursed, and 8(a) Joint Ventures may be eligible to bid if they meet specific small business requirements. Proposal submissions should include a price proposal, capability statement, technical details, and past performance, not exceeding 50 total pages. Acceptable formats include Excel spreadsheet, Word document, or PDF. The solicitation emphasizes that remote/telework is not authorized, and potential candidates must be able to drive to assigned locations to perform their duties.

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Solicitation #W912K625QA011 Questions & Answers-20250618

1. Is there an incumbent contractor?

Yes

2. If so, can the government please provide the incumbent contract number, contract amount and incumbent contractor name?

Contract No.: W912K624P0020 was awarded to FEMDEL LLC for $109,399.60.

3. How many FTEs are currently working on this contract?

One provider is required per clinic day. Currently, there are two medical providers that full those requirements.

4. Are all positions currently filled? If not, how many vacancies exist?

No vacancies.

5. Sections 1.4.7 and 5.1 of the PWS states that the Government is seeking MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs, but in Section 5.1.2, the Government discusses dentistry as part of the examinations. Does the Government desire both a medical provider and a dentist for this solicitation?

We apologize for the oversight. PWS has been corrected. Revised PWS will be uploaded along with this Q&A. This contract is for a medical provider ONLY.

6. Approximately how many PHA and SRP events does the Government anticipate holding on a yearly basis?

We have medical readiness events (PHA and SRP) throughout the year that is staffed by the contractor and our National Guard medical providers. Our clinic will be open Tuesday through Friday and if we require assistance outside of that, we will work with the contractor to see what they can support.

7. Will contractor travel mileage and travel costs for PHA and SRP and other mass medical events be reimbursed?

No

8. The delivery schedule in Line Item 0001 lists 1,256 labor hours for the year. Is the Government's intent that this position be part-time, approximately 24 hours per week, or available on an as-needed basis?

Solicitation #W912K625QA011 Questions & Answers-20250618

The medical provider primarily needed when the clinic is open Tuesday through Friday. The total hours take in account the federal holidays and lunch break that are not paid.

9. Can the Government provide guidance on whether 8(a) Joint Ventures are eligible to bid on this solicitation?

Answer. In Accordance with FAR 19.301-1 Representation by the offeror

A joint venture may qualify as a small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b) and if—

(A)Each party to the joint venture qualifies as small under the size standard for the solicitation; or

(B)The protégé is small under the size standard for the solicitation in a joint venture comprised of a mentor and protégé with an approved mentor-protégé agreement under an SBA mentor-protégé program.

(ii)A joint venture may qualify for an award under the socioeconomic programs as described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15.

10. Can additional information on the technical capability statement requirements be provided? (E.g., formatting preferences, maximum length of documents, whether a separate staffing plan is desired, etc.)

For Price Proposal: Excel spreadsheet, Word document, or PDF format will suffice.

Between Price Proposal, Capability statement, Technical and past performance should not be more than 50 pages for this solicitation.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-121.103#p-121.103(h) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-125.8#p-125.8(a) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-125.8#p-125.8(b) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Subpart_19_8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Subpart_19_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Subpart_19_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Subpart_19_15

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