RFP - Response to Questions Round 3.pdf

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER FOR MINNESOTA

15000 HWY 115, CAMP RIPLEY

LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345-4173

NGMN-USP 10 April 2020

SUBJECT: MN Non-Clinical Case Management Solicitation (W912LM-20-Q-0004)

6. What is the historic work load (number of FTE’s)? If unknown, how much time does the government allow for each task completion?

Response: Estimated work load data is included in Technical Exhibit 3 of the RFP pages 50-51.

7. Can the government please verify this an SCA contract. How many positions SCA based on 5.2 of the PWS?

Response: Yes. The Government does not have a proposed manning for the contractor to follow. The contractor is to determine the number of positions and expertise composition required to complete tasks. Therefore wage determination may or may not be applicable based on contractor determination of classification of position/duties to be performed.

8. Are all positions considered key personnel or just one lead case manager?

Response: All Case Manager positions are deemed key personnel

9. Are resumes required for key personnel?

Response: Sufficient detailed information which demonstrates the experience and qualification of the proposed key personnel is required (page 58 of the RFP).

10. Is the government providing benefit rates?

Response: Based on wage determinations of the contractor, SCA benefit information is listed in the RFP, Wage Determination benefits (page 68)

11. What is the maximum page count for offeror responses?

Response: No total page limitation

SUBJECT: MN Non-Clinical Case Management Solicitation (W912LM-20-Q-0004)

12. Are there minimum/maximum past performances required (CPARS/PPQs)?

Response: Past performance shall be submitted that sufficiently details the Offeror’s past performance on related contracts which will be evaluated to determine quality of services, business relations, management of key personnel, compliance with regulations, and customer satisfaction.

13. The solicitation does not show any submission requirements such as page limits or, fonts, volumes...etc. Will there be submission requirements?

Response: Submission requirements are listed on pages 54-58 of the RFP.

14. The work is being proposed under NAICS Codes 561330 - Professional Employer Organizations. Would the Government consider using smaller size standard?

Response: The Government does not intend to change the NAICS code.

15. What are the places of performance?

Response: Performance shall be at Cottage Grove Armory, 8180 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 or current operating location of Office of the State Surgeon.

16. Is this a Fixed Price or T&M Based in CLINS in the deliverable?

Response: Firm Fixed Price. Travel is reimbursable travel expenses IAW PWS as reviewed, approved, and performed IAW the Joint Travel Regulations and FAR 31.205-46.

17. The solicitation includes FAR 52.222-42 Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires, but doesn't include any rates but no data is provided for the “Employee Class” or “Monetary Wage – Fringe

Response: Reference Wage Determination included in RFP. WD No. 2015-4946.

18. Is FAR 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers still in effect since EO 13495 was revoked last fall?

Response: FAR 52.222-17 remains a requirement of the Federal Acquisition Regulation

19. Section 5.2.4 (pg 33) is indicating the contractor will be responsible for troubleshooting main system issues with help from ASM Research or the DHA Global Service Center - Is this contractor one of our team members or some other contractor?

Response: This individual will be part of the Offerors’ organization