G -- Employee Assistance Program

This modification incorporates questions that have been asked, and answers to these questions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All responses to this Solicitation/Request for Quotation (RFQ) must refer to Solicitation Number FA2543-03-Q-0024. This procurement is being issued as 100% SMALL BUSINESS set-aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-15. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 624910 with a small business size standard of $6.0 million. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. 460 CONS/LGCB, Buckley AFB, CO, this requirement covers one (1) line item, with two option years for the following commercial item: CLIN 0001- The contractor shall furnish Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to Buckley AFB in accordance with 460th Personnel's Statement of Work. FOR A COPY OF THE STATEMENT OF WORK, CONTACT M. CHAD GAGON, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, VIA PHONE AT +1 (555) 000-0000, OR EMAIL AT contact@example.gov. WHEN SUBMITTING A QUOTE PLEASE SUBMIT A QUOTE FOR THE BASE YEAR FY04 $___.__, AND INDICATE ANY COST INCREASE PER ADDITIONAL OPTION YEAR FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS (option Year 1 FY05 $___.__ and Option Year 2 FY06 $___.__). This order is effective for the period set forth herein unless sooner terminated or extended. This order is not subject to automatic renewal. Advanced termination notice will be provided in accordance with the basic contractor. Notwithstanding the termination requirement, Buckley AFB accepts no responsibility for services provided after the expiration of this order unless a superseding order has been issued. The following provisions and or clauses apply to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instruction contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, paragraph, (a) to this provision is the price. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. Quotes without this provision will not be considered for an award, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items will be incorporated into any resultant Purchase Order by reference, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items include clauses: Section (b): (5), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (21), (24), (26), (29) and Section (c): (1), (2), (3). FAR 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services, FAR 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by reference, clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARA.HTM, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses, DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions (Dev), DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying country sources as subcontractors, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, DFARS 252.232-7004, DoD Progress Payment Rates, AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor access to Air Force installations. To be eligible, potential offers must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR), NO EXCEPTIONS. In order to register, apply through the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Verification of CCR registration and a Tax ID number must accompany your quote. The term of the contract will be from 01 October 2003 through 30 September 2004, and two option years. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible applicant whose quote is conforming to the factors of the solicitation; which should include any previous, recent, and relevant work experience in the education career field. ALL INFORMATION FROM THE APPLICANT AS WELL AS PRICING MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTACT LISTED BELOW ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, 12:00PM MST, 24 SEPTEMBER 2003. All quotes and offeror representations and certifications must be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 to the attention of M. Chad Gagon or emailed to M. Chad Gagon at contact@example.gov. Direct your questions to M. Chad Gagon at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email address contact@example.gov. Questions and Answers: A number of questions have been asked, and here are the answers to the questions. Not all question asked have been answered due to the unavailability of information: Q1: With regard to the latest or current contract price for the EAP services for Buckley AFB, please indicate the current or recent contract price and past two years' contract price for the EAP services provided by the existing contractor? A1: $3654.00 from 7 Apr through 30 Sep 03 Q2: Also, please indicate the Rate Per Employee Per Month rate for the past two years for the Buckley AFB? A2: $1.05 PER PERSON Q3: Please indicate the name and address of the existing EAP contractor for Buckley AFB? A3: The Allen Group, INC 2965 W.S.R. 434, Suite 100, Longwood Fl 32779-4454 Q4: Please indicate if the scope of the proposed EAP services is the same as the current EAP service contract for Buckley AFB? A4: Yes Q5. Please indicate what additional or lesser services are included in the current solicitation? A5: None Q6. Please indicate the approximate number of employees serviced by the EAP in the past year and the previous two years (utilization rate or percentage) and the average number of sessions provided for the employee during the past year? A6: 600 employees serviced, 3 sessions per person Q7: Please include the annual number of family members accessing the EAP service and the average number of sessions provided for the family member during the past year? A7: 0 Q8: What percentage of the employees covered by this EAP plan are covered by other mental health service plans or union plans, which may pay for referred psychological services? A8: 400 Q9: Please send copies of any other EAP provider generated questions and responses for this solicitation? A9: none Q10: Do you required EAP providers to have dedicated web page? A10: yes