Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: it is not a Solicitation (i.e. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the Health Readiness Contracting... THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: it is not a Solicitation (i.e. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the Health Readiness Contracting Office (HRCO) will contract for the services contained in the RFI. This RFI is part of a Government market research effort to determine the scope of industry capabilities and interest and will be treated as information only. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary and the Government will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a competitive solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website http://beta.sam.gov at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that Solicitation announcement separately from any response to this announcement. This RFI does not restrict the Government's acquisition approach on a future Solicitation. RESPONSES: Respondents to this RFI are to describe their interest and ability to perform the requirements summarized below in the description of the requirement. Responses are to contain (1) company name, (2) CAGE code, (3) mailing address, and (4) primary point of contact information, to include telephone number and email address. Responses should be formatted as either MS Word (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) and should be limited to a maximum of six (6) pages. Proprietary/Competition Sensitive information (appropriately marked) will be protected from disclosure to the greatest extent practical, however it is preferred that respondents do not provide proprietary or otherwise restricted responses. No faxes, courier delivered, or telephone inquiries/submissions will be accepted. Responses should be submitted to Laura Applewhite, Contracting Officer at laura.j.applewhite.civ@mail.mil no later than 1300hours Central Time, June 21, 2021 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Government’s objective is a non-personal services contract to provide APHC with mission-required subject matter experts to supplement and enhance the existing workforce with operational support. Non-personal services are required to meet urgent Army Public Health issues and current and emerging health threats of Public Health interest. APHC with mission-required subject matter experts to supplement and enhance the existing workforce with operational support. Non-personal services are required to meet urgent Army Public Health issues and current and emerging health threats of Public Health interest. The goals of the RFI: Gain knowledge of common business practices for contingency health care workers and administrative personnel. Obtain feedback regarding feasibility of the described contingency requirement (challenges, limitations, costs, etc). QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY: The Government desires that respondents offer their experience and recommendations on the following questions related to contingency administrative personnel services. (1) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. [] yes [] no Small Business (SB) [] yes [] no HUB Zone [] yes [] no Small Business 8(a) [] yes [] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [] yes [] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [] yes [] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [] yes [] no Other ________________________ (2) What is the feasibility of having a pool of health care providers who can meet a requirement to have qualifying packages with credentials to the appropriate MTF at least five (5) business days prior to the individual's starting performance at the location within a specified number of days? Explain. (3) Do you anticipate a challenge recruiting for any of the labor categories with in a 15 day time period? If yes, identify the categories that may be a challenge to recruit. (4) What would be the minimum number of days required between notifications and reporting to duty? (5) Does your company currently provide temporary health care staffing services based on some or all of the characteristics described in the Draft PWSs to organizations within the federal government? If so, describe the types of services that you currently provide. (6) Does your company currently have a GSC schedule to provide temporary health care staffing services based on some or all of the characteristics described in the Draft PWSs? To organizations within the federal government? If so, describe the types of services that you currently provide. If so, what is the GSA contract number, expiration date, and order limitations? (7) Do you normally fill positions locally or do you have to bring in personnel from other locations? Would travel expenses be expected to be incurred for any of the locations? (8) What is your company’s primary NAICS code? What NAICS code would you anticipate for a requirement for services necessary to meet the Government’s objective? (9) Does your company provide national and/or regional coverage? (10) What innovative approaches are used by your company to recruit and retain temporary health care staffing? (11) What type of pricing structure would best meet the Government’s objective? Should incentives be considered and if yes, identify the proposed incentives. (12) Should the Government publish a formal solicitation, do you anticipate any challenges preparing a competitive price proposal to provide services based on some or all of the characteristics described above. Do you anticipate any perceived barriers to competition? If so, please specify. (13) Do you have any comments on the requirements described above? If so, please specify. EXPERIENCE REPORTING FORM Provide the following information to show up to three (3) examples of projects your company completed with a total of 24 months of the previous 36 months indicating experience with projects of similar type and scope. Use one form per project. Project No. 1 a. Name of Firm: __________________________________________________________________ b. Contract Number, Title and Location of Project: ____________________________________________ c. Contract Type and Pricing Arrangement: ______________________________________________ d. Type of Work/Description of the job (e.g. hospital housekeeping at medical facilities, O&M services at medical and non-medical facilities, etc.): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Describe how the contract referenced is relevant to the immediate acquisition. If only portions of the contract are relevant, specify which portions of the contract are relevant to the immediate acquisition: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor, etc.): ___________________________________ g. Contract or Subcontract (Award) Amount: ___________________________________________ h. Dates of Contract: Began: _______________________ Completed: ______________________ i. Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? yes no. If “yes”, provide explanation: Project No. 2 a. Name of Firm: __________________________________________________________________ b. Contract Number, Title and Location of Project: ____________________________________________ c. Contract Type and Pricing Arrangement: ______________________________________________ d. Type of Work/Description of the job (e.g. hospital housekeeping at medical facilities, O&M services at medical and non-medical facilities, etc.): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Describe how the contract referenced is relevant to the immediate acquisition. If only portions of the contract are relevant, specify which portions of the contract are relevant to the immediate acquisition: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor, etc.): ___________________________________ g. Contract or Subcontract (Award) Amount: ___________________________________________ h. Dates of Contract: Began: _______________________ Completed: ______________________ i. Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? yes no. If “yes”, provide explanation: Project No. 3 a. Name of Firm: __________________________________________________________________ b. Contract Number, Title and Location of Project: ____________________________________________ c. Contract Type and Pricing Arrangement: ______________________________________________ d. Type of Work/Description of the job (e.g. hospital housekeeping at medical facilities, O&M services at medical and non-medical facilities, etc.): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Describe how the contract referenced is relevant to the immediate acquisition. If only portions of the contract are relevant, specify which portions of the contract are relevant to the immediate acquisition: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor, etc.): ___________________________________ g. Contract or Subcontract (Award) Amount: ___________________________________________ h. Dates of Contract: Began: _______________________ Completed: ______________________ i. Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? yes no. If “yes”, provide explanation: