B529--Services - Central Institutional Review Board - VACOview on SAM.gov

Final Clarifications VA Inputs in Bold Type Page limit and graphics (ref. Section E.1.G; Amendment 0002 Q19). Amendment 0002 confirmed that key personnel resumes may be appendices that do not count against the 50 page Volume II limit. Please confirm whether tables, charts, graphics, and screenshots embedded in the technical narrative count against the 50 page limit, and whether text inside such graphics may use a font smaller than 10 point provided it remains legible. Tables, charts, graphics and embedded screenshots count against the 50 page limit. Text inside graphics may use a smaller font, if still legible without additional magnification. Line spacing (ref. Section E.1.G). The instructions allow single or double spacing within the page limit. Please confirm there is no minimum line spacing and no limit on the number of pages that may use single spacing, so offerors can plan the page budget. As stated, single or double spacing is allowed. No limit on the frequency of spacing type use. Incumbent information. The solicitation does not identify the incumbent contractor, the incumbent contract number, or the current labor mix and pricing. To allow fair and realistic proposals, will the Government identify the incumbent and the incumbent contract number, or confirm that none of this information will be released? The current contract # is 36C24E21D0034. Information may be found through the SAM website. No other information will be given through this solicitation process. Incumbent role during transition (ref. SOW Task 4; Amendment 0002 Q12 and Q32). Question 12 states transition activities are not funded separately and coordination will be minimal, and Question 32 states the Government will provide SOPs, rosters, assignments, and trackers. Please confirm whether the incumbent is contractually obligated and funded to support knowledge transfer to the successor during the 30 day transition-in, or whether the successor should assume no incumbent participation beyond the Government-provided materials. The transition is the responsibility of the offeror and should assume no incumbent participation beyond Government provided information/materials. Service Contract Labor Standards coverage (ref. Amendment 0002 Q29; WD 15-4281). Please confirm whether the Program/Project Manager and Protocol Coordinator positions are treated as exempt bona fide professional or administrative positions, or whether they are covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards and the attached wage determination. If covered, please identify the matching wage determination labor categories so offerors can confirm floor rates. If the position meets the legal criteria (not only title) for exemption outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Department of Labor, then the positions may be exempted from the Service Contract Act (SCLS). Locality wage determination for telework (ref. Amendment 0002 Q29). Because telework is the primary work mode, please confirm which locality…