Temporary Professional Staffing Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides additional clarifications related to the solicitation.

• Interior Design Assistant: This role was mentioned in Question and Answer #78 but is not part of the current requirement and should be disregarded.
• CLINS 0008, 1008, 2008: The 120 hours specified for these CLINs are to be considered overtime hours for each respective CLIN.
• Resumes/Experience: There is no minimum experience requirement for personnel. Bidders should ensure that the number of personnel proposed is sufficient to meet the required hours.

These clarifications do not appear to directly alter submission deadlines or overall requirements but provide specific guidance on interpreting existing solicitation details.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Temporary Professional Staffing Services for the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS). The services are intended to augment current staff in the Medical and Engineering Departments to prevent skills gaps.

• Provision of personnel, training, resources, and protective gear to accomplish tasks outlined in Attachment A – Position Descriptions (PD).

• Staff contractors will work with Capital Development, Projects & Construction, Business Management, and Maintenance & Operations sections.

• Key personnel are required for all proposed positions.

• Contractor personnel must adhere to VA policies, including identification badge requirements, background checks, and mandatory training.

• Specific labor categories include: Interior Designer, Jr Interior Designer, Medical Equipment Planner, General Engineer, Administrative Assistant, Program Analyst, and Drafter.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a services contract.

• Period of Performance: One base period with two one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to daniel.kneizeh@va.gov.

• Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM PDT.

• Evaluation: This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, quotes the lowest price, provided the price does not exceed available funding and is found to be reasonable. Price is the sole evaluation factor.

• Special Standards of Responsibility: Specific certifications and education requirements are listed for key personnel roles (Medical Equipment Planner, Program Analyst, Interior Designer, Junior Interior Designer, General Engineer, Drafter, Administrative Assistant).

• This requirement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Only SDVOSBs verified on SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission and award will be considered.

• This solicitation has been corrected and amended.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses, terms, and conditions, including those related to IT contract security, federal security requirements, authorized services, monitoring procedures, drug/alcohol policy, smoking policy, safety policy, conflict of interest, and various FAR and VAAR clauses.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation 36C26226Q0343, clarifying various aspects of the requirement, submission process, and contract terms.

• SOW and CLIN Alignment: The SOW positions have been corrected to align with the Price Schedule and Position Descriptions.
• Proposal Due Date: Proposals are due April 27, 2026, Pacific Daylight Time.
• Labor Categories: Offerors must be able to provide all listed labor categories; partial or selected positions will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered technically acceptable if only select labor categories are proposed.
• Awardee: The requirement will be awarded to a single qualified Vendor.
• Teaming: Teaming is not explicitly addressed, but the requirement is solicited as Total Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Contract Type: This is a firm, fixed-price contract with no price adjustments after award.
• Insurance: Insurance is required at time of Award, but preferred at time of Solicitation.
• Work Location: All work will be performed on-site at the Long Beach VA facility; no remote or hybrid positions are noted.
• Experience: Offerors must ensure experience relates to Solicitation requirements; both government and private sector experience may be included.
• Onboarding: Estimated onboarding timeline is 3-5 weeks after award.
• Government-Provided Resources: The Government will provide workspace, equipment, and system access.
• Submission: Proposals can be submitted via email; multiple or single combined files are accepted.
• Incumbent Information: Information on previous contracts and incumbent vendors can be found on sam.gov.
• Overtime: Overtime CLINs should be priced at an hourly rate; overtime is not guaranteed.
• Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS): All positions are subject to SCLS/Wage Determinations for Los Angeles County.
• Background Checks: Full background checks are required prior to full access; limited work may begin pending clearance on a case-by-case basis. Processing time is 3-5 weeks.
• Telework: No telework is authorized; all work must be performed on-site.
• Vacancies: Position vacancies must be filled within 30 calendar days.
• Interior Design Roles: Interior Design Assistant and Junior Interior Designer are distinct positions with the Junior Interior Designer having a higher-level of responsibility.
• Program Analysts: Analysts may have different specializations, but the team collectively must cover all required competencies.
• Evaluation: Award will be based on the best interest of the Government, including Price and Special Standards of Responsibility.

These clarifications address potential ambiguities and provide specific guidance on proposal preparation, submission, and contract performance, ensuring offerors have a clearer understanding of the requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an amendment to Solicitation 36C26226Q0343. It includes corrections and amendments to the original solicitation.

Specific sections affected by this amendment are not detailed in the provided excerpt, but the document indicates it has been "corrected and amended."

No specific impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is detailed in the provided excerpt, beyond the general statement of amendment.