Response to Questions - Solicitation

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

Solicitation HT001427QE004 – Teacher of the Deaf Services 1. Is an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement? If any, please provide the contractor's name and contract number.
Answer: There is no incumbent contractor.

2. Virtual Services: Would providing all required sessions virtually be acceptable, without any in-person visits?
Answer: This is not a 100% virtual requirement (the Government may consider 50% after the teacher is acclimated with supported families).

3. BLS Certification: Since the PWS permits virtual services, would American Heart Association BLS certification still be mandatory for a Teacher of the Deaf providing exclusively virtual services, or could an exception be considered? Answer: BLS certification is required. 100% virtual performance is not permitted.

4. Number of Families: Is this requirement intended to support one family or multiple families throughout the contract period?
Answer: There are currently two families in need of the required services.

5. Communication Approach: Does the Government prefer listening and spoken language, total communication (signed and spoken language), or will this depend on each family's individual needs?
Answer: The communication approach will depend on the individual family needs.

6. Session Duration: Could you please confirm the expected duration of each session for pricing purposes?

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

Solicitation HT001427QE004 – Teacher of the Deaf Services Answer: Duration is 45 minutes, 8 sessions per month (4 per family).

7. The CLIN lists 120 sessions per year, and the PWS limits services to 10 sessions per month. Is 120 the estimated annual volume, a maximum, or a guaranteed minimum? How long is each session?
Answer: 120 sessions per year is the estimated annual requirement based on a maximum of 10 sessions per month. Each session will be 45 minutes in length. Current requirement is for two families with 4 sessions per month for each family or 8 sessions per month total.

8. The CLIN describes firm-fixed pricing by “Each,” while the PWS refers to both a session rate and hourly rates. Should offerors price each session as a firm-fixed unit, or submit an hourly rate?
Answer: Sessions shall be priced on a unit of issue value of “Each” and be firm-fixed pricing per session and inclusive of all costs associated with providing the required services.

9. The PWS says contractor travel is not authorized, but also says the teacher will drive to client homes. What geographic service area should offerors assume, and should