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Q1. Will the Government considering changing the NACIS code to 561611 ‘Investigative Services' for consistency with other credentialing service SOW's?

Response. Per the NACIS Website…. 561611 Investigation Services This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing investigation and detective services. Fingerprint services, Investigation services (except credit), private Investigators, private, Lie detection services, Missing person tracing services, Polygraph services, Private detective services, Private investigation services (except credit), Skip tracing services No, the Government will not consider changing the NACIS. The bulk of the work for this requirement involves the processes outlined in AFI 44-119, Medical Quality Operations, Chapters 5 and 6. Investigations, Chapter 9, comprise a minimal part of this requirement. The vendor will support NGB/SG leadership administratively in the event of investigation, but the investigation into the provider’s activities will be conducted in accordance with US Laws and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions.

Q2. Is there a preference on how many past performance references may be used for the team? No number is specified in the solicitation. Would 1 Past Performance would be adequate?

Response. Per the solicitation, Pages 44-45, past performance references should be relevant “as it directly relates to the work being procured.” “The offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than three (3) years for the submitted data.” See the solicitation for more details.

Q3. Please indicate the name of the incumbent contract and please provide the contract number for the existing contract.

Response. There is no incumbent performing the work as it is outlined in the PWS.

Q4. What is the tenure (contract anniversary start date) of the incumbent contract staff on the existing contract?

Response. N/A, there is no incumbent.

Q5. Please confirm whether the workload described in the Statement of Work (Section 1.1) is the current work load performed by the incumbent or if this work is an indication of this particular requirement?

Response. N/A, there is no incumbent.

Q6. For the design phase, pilot, implementation, and maintenance, the Solicitation does not specify the qualifications required for the contractor personnel that would perform the work. Can you provide qualifications or minimal levels of education/experience that particulars contractor positions must have?

Response. Contractor personnel need to understand the concept of and execute credentialing and privileging as it specifically relates to the medical community, much like a large hospital. Personnel need to have the ability to manage and organize large amounts of data in CCQAS, approximately 2100 records (PWS 5.3.5.). Personnel need to be able to evaluate documentation received from providers, evaluate the documentation, and ensure providers are selecting appropriate privileging lists according to AFI 44-119 (PWS 5.3.7.). Personnel need excellent communications skills (PWS 5.3.6.). The vender needs to employ staff capable of performing project management (PWS 5.3.9) and planning, coordinating, and conducting the Credentialing and Privileging Certification Boards (PWS 5.3.3.).

Q7. Is there an incumbent contractor? If so, may we know who?

Response. No, there is none.

Q8. The Bid details the use of a software system and implementation. Is the contractor creating the software system used for credentialing and verification?

Response. The vendor will use CCQAS (Centralized Credentialing Quality Assurance System) mandated by Department of Defense (DoD). There is no expectation the vendor will create a new system. The vendor will answer CCQAS helpdesk tickets related to ANG credentialing and privileging processes. Please disregard “assisting with hardware and software requirements.”

Q9. For pricing, the bid outlines a monthly unit Firm Fixed Price. Can the Contractor submit alternative method methodologies. Also, because work is conceivably greater at multiple times throughout the contact, is ANG looking for a consistent price on a month to month basis.

Response. The vendor may purpose alternative methodologies.

Q10. Will the contractor selected be performing the actual credential verification, or will the contractor only create a system whereby ANG personnel will perform the credential verification.

Response. The goal of this requirement is to centralize all credentialing and most privileging activities. This will be accomplished by removing the credentialing and privileging program from the day to day operations of the ANG. The vendor is responsible for collecting required credentialing documents (PWS 5.3.5.). The vendor is also responsible for CVO functions in accordance with AFI 44-119, Chapter 5 (PWS 5.3.8.). Credentials verification is part of the CVO responsibilities. The vendor may suggest alternate methodologies keeping this in mind.

Q11. In reference to PWS 5.2: How many individual Air Guard Units will be migrated as part of this contract?

Response. There are 89 Guard Medical Units, 27 CERFP Units, 9 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons, and the National Capital Region, spread out over 54 States and Territories. Approximately 2100 records.

Q12. In reference to PWS 5.3: Does the scope of work include primary source verification (PSV)?

Response. Yes, PSV tasks are part of the CVO (PWS 5.3.8.). This is outlined in more detail in AFI 44-119, Chapter 5. The ANG will not perform these tasks.

Q13. Will the Government provide a ‘plug’ travel dollar amount or does the Government prefer the contractor to provide travel estimates, if so we need to understand the number and nature of trips required.

Response. Yes, a “plug” travel dollar amount will be added. The vendor will need to be present for the Credentials and Privileging Certification Board which will meet quarterly (PWS 5.3.3.).

Q14. The Government provided Wage Determinations for DC, VA, and MD; does the Government anticipate the work being done in the Washington DC area?

Response. Contractor performance of the proposed contract will not be at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, located at Joint Base Andrews, MD. Contractor is expected to use the appropriate Wage Determinations as applicable.

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