Q_A_8_8_2024_0001.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 140A2324Q0410
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) summary related to Solicitation Number 140A2324Q0410 for Enrichment (home-based) and Language/Culture Integration Services for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) FACE program.
The key details include:
- A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be provided upon award to monitor contractor performance.
- The contractor is expected to use research-based family enrichment (home-based) standards, curriculum, and assessment, which the BIE currently uses from the incumbent contractors, Parents as Teachers National Center Inc. and Unite for Literacy.
- The contractor is responsible for delivering professional development for FACE home-based visiting staff and educating parents to encourage their involvement.
- The contractor is expected to attend and present at the biennial BIE FACE National Conference, as well as collaborate with the BIE team on conference logistics.
- While all FACE sites have internet access, the contractor will only visit the sites deemed necessary in the first year, with mandatory trainings provided in the fall for all sites.
- The BIE currently has 3 federal employees directly supporting the FACE program, with more to be added over the next 3 years.
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Questions and Answers 140A2324Q0410
1. The PWS mentions the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for monitoring the contractor’s performance. Can you provide the QASP and what criteria determine its success or failure?
A QASP will be provided upon award.
2. The PWS emphasizes that early learning standards should be grounded in child development and respect individual cultural differences. Typically, we use guidelines that can be cross-referenced to meet individual state and/or tribal specifications. Is this acceptable?
Yes
3. Are the curriculum and assessment systems provided by the BIE?
Yes
4. The PWS Section E outlines performance objectives for professional development.
Should the focus be on professional development for staff, for educating parents to encourage their involvement or a combination of both? Can you identify the target audience for: PWS Section E Objective 1
○ PWS Section E Objective 2
○ PWS Section E Objective 3
○ PWS Section E Objective 4
The contractor’s objective is to prepare our FACE homebased visiting staff with the skills necessary to have a successful visit with families and provide them the tools and resources necessary for that success.
5. In Section G, the delivery date of the Program Guide is July 31. Can you provide an updated timeline for the Program Guide?
Sept 30
6. According to the PWS, research-based family enrichment (home-based) standards, curriculum, and assessment are required. Does BIE have an approved program currently in use for the FACES program or does the vendor need to purchase and customize for each FACES site?
The vendor will purchase, BIE uses the current contractor’s curriculum
7. The PWS mentions an identified data contractor and a BIE FACES-designated data tracking and planning platform. Are these resources assigned to us, or must we identify and implement them independently?
BIE has this in place and will work with the contractor on specific needs as we build our capacity
8. Can you confirm that all FACES sites have internet access?
Yes, they all have internet access
9. Are contractors providing onsite visits to all FACE sites in Year 1?
No, they will only visit the ones BIE determines are necessary in the first year. There are trainings provided in the fall that all sites are required to attend.
10. The PWS states biannually. Is this twice a year or every 2 years?
Every 2 year for a National Conference, annual targeted training for specific sites.
11. Could you please clarify the contractor's responsibilities for this conference? Do we attend, plan the logistics, and/or present?
Present and collaborate with BIE Team on logistics as it pertains to your team.
12. Is there an incumbent for this requirement? If so, can that information be provided?
These requirements are currently broken up into two. The incumbents are: Parents as Teachers National Center Inc. and Unite for Literacy.
13. Are there any key milestones within the base period and each option year?
For a new contract we would expect a detailed multi-year implementation plan that we could collaborate on to ensure all sites have equal opportunity in establishing a baseline for content rollout.
14. Are there any specific challenges or considerations unique to certain locations that we should be aware of?
Some are very remote and will require some driving time.
15. Are there frameworks or methodologies currently being used for integrating local culture and language into the FACE program?
There is no consistent or sustainable approach established as of yet.
16. How many federal employees directly support the FACE program and can we view their titles, roles, and responsibilities?
Three currently, with more to be added over the course of the next three years.
2 Directors that oversee the entire BIE ECE programs and 1 Education Specialist that supports sites and daily operations.
17. Will there be any opportunities or requirements to present at a national conferences or other BIE training events?
Yes, the expectation is that each FACE contractor plays a critical role in the National Conference.
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