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- Train the Trainer Sessions Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12319819Q0104
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Attachment 1 - Questions and Answers for Train the Trainer
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| Amendment_0001_-_12319819Q0104_Train_the_Trainer.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf | ||
| Copy_of_Attachment_2_-_Pricing_Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFQ__12319819Q0104.pdf | ||
| Request__12319819Q0104__Train_the_Trainer_Cover_Letters.pdf |
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Number
| Page # |
| Section |
| Question |
| Government Answer |
1.
| Is there an incumbent for this opportunity? |
| No |
2.
If so, who is this firm and how long have they worked with the agency?
N/A
3.
| The PWS states that the proposal should be 3 volumes, yet only addresses two: price and technical. What is the third? |
| It was past performance and it was taken out of this procurement. |
4.
If a table of contents is included does it count towards the page limitation No
5.
| Does the Price Proposal have a page limitation? |
| No |
6.
| Should the pricing table (xls) be submitted as a separate attachment or can it be included in the pricing proposal |
| Yes, separate attachment |
7.
| How should past performance be presented? |
| Because of the short notice past |
performance has been deleted.
8.
Do resumes count toward the overall page count of the technical?
No, resumes will not count
9.
| If past performance is submitted as an appendix within the Technical does it count against the page limitation? |
| N/A |
10.
What is the most important criteria to you making an evaluation of the best partner for this project?
Best value to the government
11.
| You ask contractors to specifically review sections four and five of the RFQ. Is there something specific that we should pay attention to? |
| No only instructions for preparation of proposals. |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR RFQ 12319819Q0104 TRAIN THE TRAINER
12.
| What is the possibility that the contractor would be able to review some of the training materials that the participants will be asked to present? |
| The government would most likely be able to provide some of the materials in advance for review. |
13.
| What level of experience will participants have in conducting training, before attending these workshops? |
| Varies, most of the attendees are team leaders, subject matter experts. The staff have been providing informational sessions (powerpoint delivery) to attendees. The staff have not had formal training on delivering training or adult |
training principles.
14.
| Will the government be open to providing a bank of consulting days to be used to provide some limited follow up one on one coaching to some of the participants, to help build their training skills? If so, how should we address this in our cost proposal? |
| The government would be receptive to this concept since the attendees will be new to the training world. |
If you propose this approach the cost must be reflected in your total price.
15.
| Will the government be able to provide breakout rooms, to allow for some one on one coaching of participants? |
| Yes |
16.
| What is the experience level of the trainers? Are any new trainers? Do the trainers have assigned courses that they use to train others? |
| The trainers are new to training using adult training principles. They are use to using a PowerPoint and doing most of the talking. |
The trainers are Subject Matter Experts in the vaiours FNS program areas.
The trainers do not have assigned courses, it will depend on the need for their region and program area.
17.
Are the weeks of the training flexible if the consultant has a scheduling conflict?
The government may be able to be flexible in the dates.
18.
| How will you measure the success of the program? |
| Evaluations of the training and knowledge transfer once our trainers are training and implementing the new |
skills to their sessions.
19.
| Do you want instruction on web based training as a part of the curriculum? Or, would you like a separate course on it? |
| This course is in-person curriculum. Web-based training would be a separate course. |
20.
| Is the government open to having two facilitators conduct this training? Would it be acceptable for us to provide an option for two facilitators? |
| Yes. the two facilitators would need to be factored in to the price quote. |
21.
When will you post answers to questions for this opportunity?
September 25, 2019
22.
Is there any chance that you will extend the deadline for this opportunity?
Submission date has been extended from Wednesday, September 25, 2019 to Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 12:00PM EST.
| 23. |
| 1 |
| Performance Work Statement |
2.0 Background Of the nearly 500 technical skills modules developed, a subset of those will be delivered by the SMEs in a face-to-face manner in one-on-one sessions with an individual or small group. Some large group sessions will also occur.
Approximately what percentage of the training that is conducted by the SMEs to be trained, is one-on-one to small group (less than four) vs. larger group sizes (12 or more)?
Approximately 50/50.
| 24. |
| 1 |
| Performance Work Statement |
2.0 Background This training will help participants to increase their skills, both in delivery of the EDP content, and in their day to day work.
Having the ability to improve their day to day interactions with customers by incorporating the skills learned in the workshop. Use some of the skills to be
| What does the government mean by the participants increasing their skills in their day to day work? |
| able to improve communications and delivery of concepts. |
| 25. |
| 1 |
| Performance Work Statement |
3.0 Scope/Objectives A minimum of one practice session should allow for participants to bring and incorporate information they use on the job
Will the vendor be able to provide pre-work instructions to participants? If so, how will these instructions be sent to participants? What does the government recommend (based on past experience with this and its learner base) in terms of timing of sending messaging prior to course start?
Yes. The contractor could have the names of the participants and communicate directly with them or the contractor could send instructions to the COR to distribute to the attendees for that particular session. Recommend sending the instructions at least one week in advance but no more than two weeks.
| 26. |
| 1 |
| Performance Work Statement |
3.0 Scope/Objectives The program should not exceed three days (24 hours), and will result in participants being able to:
In addition to the skills and competencies the government has listed, would the government want the content to include body language, voice tone, pace, facial expression, dress and other elements of delivery, as well?
Yes.
| 27. |
| 1 |
| RFQ |
General Information 1.1 The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for Web Based Training and Education Courses, Course Development and Test Administration, Learning Management, Internships.
Confirming that this RFQ is for course development and instructor-led delivery of the course that was developed. Confirming that this RFQ does not include Web Based Training, Test Administration, Learning Management or Internships.
That is correct. The RFQ is for course development and instructor-led delivery of the course.
| 28. |
| General |
| Does the government have a supplier that does this type of work on a regular basis and if so, can you please provide a contract number? |
| Not at this time. |
| General |
| Will the government consider an extension so that the contractor can incorporate the answers to the questions in our response? |
| No. |
29.
| Are travel costs reimbursable or should I include that in the price per training session? In other words is it one all-exclusive rate per class? |
| include the travel costs or list it out as a separate line item |
30.
| Is this a LPTA RFQ? |
| No |
31.
| When are you expecting to award this contract? |
| FY19 - no later than Friday, September 27, 2019 |
32.
In section 3.0 of the PWS it states: The program should not exceed three days (24 hours), and will result in participants being able to....(it then goes on to list the objectives of the courses)."
It says that the program should not exceed three days (24 hours). Does that statement mean that each train-the-trainer session offered in the 'weeks of' with dates listed in the solicitation, shall not exceed 24 hours, OR does that mean that the hours for all 8 train-the-trainer courses should not exceed 24 hours in total (meaning that each course would be no more than three hours)??
Each session should not exceed 24 hours. For a total of 192 hours for the 8 sessions.
33.
"The Program Should not exceed" are intended to say that no more than 24 hours should be allotted for instruction in the 8 total courses.
Each session should not exceed 24 hours. For a total of 192 hours for the 8 sessions.
The individual sessions should not exceed three (3) eight hour days.
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