R499--Research Study Recruitment Services

RFQ 36C26122Q0102: Research Study Recruitment Services

Amendment No. 1

Questions & Answers Effective 29 November 2021

The purpose of Amendment No. 1 is to incorporate the questions and answers to RFQ 36C26122Q0102. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Has the VA determined the monthly budget for advertising spending?

Yes

Should the monthly budgeted amount be included in the quote?

No The quoted price should be the contractor s best offer

Would the VA please provide additional details regarding the study into which Gulf War Veterans are being recruited?Â

The study looks at pain, sleep, and health issues.

Will the VA consider/desire the development of video as a media format for advertising/participant recruitment outreach?

No

Does the VA have a specific hard cost budget for advertising spend?

See the answer to Question 1.

Is the recruitment advertising limited to Social Media properties?

Yes

Are there any page limitation restrictions for the Technical Approach (Performance Plan or Experience) portion of the proposal?

No

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Small Business.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541990, with a small business size standard of $16,500,000. The FSC/PSC is R499.

See 36C26122Q0102 and Attachment 1 for details.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 5pm PT on 03 December 2021. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact. Questions shall be received no later than 1pm PT on 23 November 2021.