A22_-_Solicitation_Amendment_01_16-R-0009.pdf

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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 above number solicitation is hereby amended to:

Provide vendor question and answ ers.

Proposal due date and time of 4 February 2016 at 10am CST remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Feb-2016

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 W912P8-16-R-0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jan-2016

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, X 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 1 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

02-Feb-2016

CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P8-16-R-0009

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

VENDOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

W912P8-16-R-0009 Employee Assistance Program

Q1. Are both a hard copy and electronic copy of proposal?

A1. No, electronic only.

Q2. Is the price for CLIN 000102 - perform site visits to be included in total cost for a contract year even if there are no site visits in a given contract year? Does the monthly fee automatically include this item?

A2. The monthly fee should not include this items. List the price per visit. A modification to the contract will be required to cover sites visits.

Q3. Will the “designated location” mentioned in section 4 of the SOW be only at one location? Will that location change throughout the contract?

A3. The designated location will be at the US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District.

Q4. What is the current utilization rate for face-to-face on and off-site visits, including number of critical incident responses?

A4. In the last year there were zero critical response off-site visits.

Q5. If the Prime Contractor has a proposed teaming partner/subcontractor with a professional office facility within a 25 mile radius of the New Orleans District office, will that suffice to meet this SOW requirement?

A5. Yes, as long as services are provided at the New Orleans District Location during the designated time period.

Q6. Can historical data be provided for average number of remote sites visits annually and the average duration of the visits?

A6. There have been no site visits in the last year.

Q7. Does the government maintain a current copy of the incumbent's referral network database?

If so, will this info be provided to the awarded contractor?

A7. No

Q8. What is the historical annual LOE (FTEs, hours, dollars) for this effort?

A8. Historical data FTE, hours, dollar value will not be provided as requirement was formally a full-time requirement, but is now a part-time requirement.

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Q9. Are there any page limitations for the proposal?

A9. No

Q10. Is there a limitation on the number of past performance references that can be submitted?

A10. Submit no more than 3 past performance references.

Q11. Can copies of the previous 12 months utilization reports be provided?

A11. No

Q12. Is there a minimum number of years of work experience for the support counselors?

A12. No

Q13. What date are past performance reference due?

A13. February 4, 2016 (by email)

Q14. Should the EAP include work/life services (includes free consultation with attorneys and financial planners as well as consultation and referral for childcare, eldercare and academic services)?

A14. Yes

Q15. Is After Hours Acute Crisis Care expected to be available 24/7/365?

A15. Yes

Q16. Is the counselor expected to come on site to provide afterhours acute crisis care, or can it be provided through a combination of over the telephone support and counseling in the private offices of one of local counselor?

Q16. Acute crisis care should be provided over the phone.

Q17. In the event of a crisis as outlined, what would be the expectation for the counselor’s time? If the crisis team is deployed, is the expectation for counselor’s time be within the 20 hours (9-1 Mon- Fri) or would additional hours be expected?

A17. See answer to question #2.

Q18. Can the visits to remote locations be provide by qualified counselors in the network who are in the local area of the remote location, or must the visit be conducted by the counselor who is onsite counselor in New Orleans?

A18. Yes.

(End of Summary of Changes)