Q_A2_0002.pdf

Q&A

1. Does NPS have a budget in mind for this effort?

NPS does not disclose that

2. Does NPS have a preferred epub format that it has used in the past?

No

3. Does the sub-contracted epub designer need to be identified in our proposal?

No

4. Can you describe how the review process will work for each deliverable? How many individuals will be involved in the review and acceptance process?

I will be the final approver. The review process will include the Education Specialist, assistant Ed Program Coordinator and Senior Interpretive Planner. The project also requires the selectee to forma a review panel of educators and/or conduct focus groups to review the products.

5. Does NPS have specific software requirements for the printed deliverables, and if so, what are they?

Yes. Adobe Creative Suite compatible. (full InDesign production package including all illustrations, preferably in vector format; and a high-resolution, print-quality PDF with full bleeds and printers marks.)

6. Should offerors include printing costs in our quote? If so, what is the anticipated number of deliverables NPS is looking to have printed?

Potentially? Printing cost are all over the map right now because of materials shortages.

I don't think that any quantity or cost ratio can be guaranteed and it wouldn't be fair to ask them to do that.

7. Can NPS share previous examples of similarly aligned projects or references to programs you are looking to model this after?

Yes. (digital) https://www.nps.gov/nebe/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger-journey.htm AND (print) https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm

Boston Junior Ranger - Boston National

Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) -

NPS

Junior Ranger Programs Now Available Online! Explore! Learn!

Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical

Park. Opportunities for all ages (even adults) makes becoming a Junior Ranger an experience for the whole family.

https://www.nps.gov/nebe/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger-journey.htm https://www.nps.gov/nebe/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger-journey.htm https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm www.nps.gov

8. What level of compliance is NPS aiming to reach for the accessible, web-compatible, e-book?

All deliverables need to be 508 compliant. Section508.gov | GSA Government-wide IT Accessibility Program

9. Can the examples research be from other organizations worldwide?

Yes, but English or Spanish only

10. Would the common core standards be aligned only from history/social studies or would we include English Language Arts and mathematics?

The project does not need to adhere to any curriculum standards. Product design will be influenced, not dictated by curriculum.

11. Who would provide guidance and direction for the education program goals?

The Chief of Interp and Education and the Education Program Manager.

12. Do we need materials for each grade level elementary and middle (ages 4-13)? How long does the curriculum need to be? How often do they meet with students and for how long?

This is NOT a curriculum design project.

13. Who would be delivering the curriculum (ie teachers, park staff, support staff, etc..)?

This is self-directed learning as described in the scope of work.

14. What are the range of ePbulishing formats, can it be emodule development with multi-media components?

ePub format must be compatible with NPS CMS interface. Not emodule development or multimedia.

15. Are you only looking to develop only 1 epub?

Yes.

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