Questions-Answers_30APR15_(Update_1).docx

Questions & Answers

W91SMC-15-R-0003

Medical Case Management As of 30APR15 (Update 1)

Q: How are these services currently being performed? Under contract? In-house?

A: These services are currently under a contract.

Q: Who is the Contractor?

A: Skyline Ultd Inc.

Q: What is the contract number?

A: W9133L-09-F-0132 Q: When does the contract expire?

A: On or around June 12, 2015 Q: Page 1, Section 1.1.3 of the Draft PWS states the “Period of Performance shall be 01MAY2015 through 30APR2020”, whereas the FBO notice states as “Base year plus four (4) option years.” Please clarify which is correct.

A: The period of performance will consist of one (1) base year and four (4) option years and the PWS has been updated in the draft solicitation that is currently under review.

Q: Please clarify minimum Past Performance Evaluations needed.

A: Past performance Exhibits A, B, and C will be posted with these answers.

Q: Can the offeror use a combination of subcontractors/Teaming Partners Past Performance for this requirement? If so, is there a limitation on how many of those should be from 8(a) Prime Offeror and how many could be from their subcontractor/teaming partner?

A: Offerors may use a combination of subcontractors/Teaming Partners past performance for this requirement. However, a prime’s over reliance on subcontractors’ past performance may result in a low past performance rating for the proposal. Additionally, FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting applies to this competitive 8(a) acquisition.

Q: The information provided for prior contract # W9133L-09-F-0132 to Skyline Unlimited for is not in line with the amounts reported under FPDS. FPDS is listed values in 9 figures for this reference prior contract. Please confirm, as this seems to be inconsistent for this type of effort.

A: The current contract, W9133L-09-F-0132, provides services to all fifty-four (54) states and territories of the United States. This requirement will only provide services to Illinois.

Q: Is this requirement subject to SCA or E.O. 13495? If so, can we have length of service of current incumbent employees for fair competitive pricing?

A: This requirement is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly Service Contract Act) and includes FAR Clause 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers. The length of service of current incumbent employees ranges from 6 months to 9 years.

Q: Is the incumbent performing the services with LVN/LPN, or RN, or Direct Service Social Worker as Non-clinical Case Managers to provide IMR support to the Army National Guard?

A: All of the current Case Managers are RNs.

Q: What is the staffing mix of the incumbent positions?

A: Currently the IL ARNG is supported by four (4) Case Manager positions and ten (10) Care Coordinator/Admin Assistant positions.

Q: Are any of the positions vacant? If so, when are they expected to be filled?

A: There are currently three (3) vacant positions (1 Case Manager and 2 Care Coordinators). These positions are not expected to be filled under the current contract.

Q: How all is the incumbent positions full-time? Or combination of both full-time and part-time?

A: All positions are currently full time.

Q: Is it okay to just send 1 Past Performance of Prime 8(a) offeror? Or do we need to submit 5 Past Performance? And would it be okay if [company name removed] (Prime 8a offeror), submits 1 past performance and also submits 1 past performance of its subcontractor/teaming member (non-8a)?

A: One Past Performance questionnaire is fine, we ask that you do not exceed five (5) questionnaires. A subcontractor/teaming member may submit a questionnaire as well; however, the subcontractor/teaming member must submit an Exhibit B to be considered.

Q: Is there a Excel Price Worksheet or template that we can use for developing and submitting our Price proposal? Similar to what KYARNG posted?

A: We do not have a worksheet or template for the price proposals.

Q: Can you please provide the SCA Occupation codes used in the current contract?

A: I do not have access to the current national contract. However, I believe Illinois is currently supported by Occupation Codes 01020 (Administrative Assistant) and 12311-12314 (Registered Nurse I through III).

Q: Can you provide the number of staff who have been working for over 1 year as well as the number of staff approaching their 10 year anniversary?

A: Seven (7) have been working for over 1 year, and one (1) is approaching their 10 year anniversary.