R--DALC Accounting Clerk

Please identify the number of FTEs required for this effort. Paragraph B.3 of the PWS refers to the requirement in both the singular and plural: The DALC Fiscal Division requires an Accounting Clerk to perform the following duties: maintain subsidiary ledgers of VA s accounting system and balance and reconcile accounts; reviewing invoices and statements verifying information, ensure sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolve with the submitting unit determining accounts involved. The services include coding transactions, and processing material through data processing for application in the accounting system. The clerks shall also analyze and reconcile computer printouts with DALC program office reports (contacting units, researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance).  The singular and plural references are interchanged throughout the PWS. Answer: Only one clerk is needed Given that Section B.4 appears to imply this is a firm fixed price contract, please clarify the reference to payment reductions in Section 4 of the PWS. Under what circumstances does the government anticipate reductions would be made and what is the anticipated magnitude/limit of the deductions. Answer: Revised see amendment Given that 52.222-41 is incorporated, please identify the associated clause governing escalation (52.222-43 or 52.222-44) is applicable. Answer: Incorporated How many resumes are required to provide a compliant proposal in accordance with Section E.2 ( Resume of Proposed Accounting Personnel ) Resume is singular while Personnel is plural. Answer: Minimum of One Please clarify the requirement for an Associate s degree or higher given the applicability of 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards and the references to Occupation Codes 01011-01013. SCLS covered positions are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and are, therefore, non-degreed. The Department of Labor Director of Occupations Fifth Edition description of Occupation Codes 01011-01013 do not describe tasking requiring advanced education/degree level training; thus the salary levels associated with those Occupation Codes are not at the appropriate level for degreed professionals. Answer: Evaluation factors have been revised to remove ambiguity Revised please see amendment Please identify everything that is required to be submitted to submit a complete and compliant proposal. For example, how many Past Performance Questionnaires must be submitted? Answer: Minimum of Two see amendment Please see revised Solicitation attached with revised attachment for Past performance Questionnaires