Q and A CAREER TRANSITION.pdf

SUBJECT: RFQ NO. 72039122Q00003 – CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES

Answers to the questions received from different potential bidders. Please check and let us know if you have any questions.

Q: I trust you are well. My name is ABC, I am managing partner at XYZ Company.

My colleague and I being part of XYZ Company are interested to apply for the Career Transition Support Services. Just wanted some guidance to fill on the RFQ for Career Transition Support Services please.

A: Much thank you for showing interest in the subject RFQ and welcome your quotation by the due date. However, it is not possible for us to talk to you or any interested bidder individually. This is due to our procurement integrity and desire for transparency and fairness in our procurement process. We, therefore, request you to please submit all your questions you have concerning our solicitation and we will respond accordingly to you and all other potential bidder(s). Thanks again for your inquiry and looking forward to hearing back from you with your questions.

Q: What would be the tentative number of client-employees?

A: The approximate number of client-employees is around 155 which is noted on page 4 of the SOW.

Q: What would be the hierarchical level/ categories of the client-employees?

A: We are not entirely sure of this question. However, if it concerns the different types of positions we have, we have positions at the manager or supervisor level, mid-level and administrative or clerical levels such as secretaries of which a significant number are the mid-level positions and a smaller number at the supervisor and administrative staffing levels.

Q: What are the possible reasons for career transition?

A: We are not entirely sure of this question. However, this solicitation is being prompted by an internal re-organization with a reduction of staff which we wish to obtain services whereby the client-employees can better understand their career options and explore employment opportunities. For further details on this, please consult with Section II. OBJECTIVES in the solicitation.

Q: How the tenure of 18 months be segregated? Would client-employees be divided into batches?

A: Yes, the performance period for this solicitation is 18 months (April 2022 - September 2023). The services to be rendered to the client- employees will be determined by the vendor and outlined in their submitted proposal. A subsequent detailed work plan will be presented to us as noted in Section IV.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/SERVICES & DELIVERABLES, A Initial Requirement.

Q: I hope this email finds you in good health. I would like to quickly touch base with you regarding the requirement above. Is this considered a new requirement or is there an incumbent? If there is an incumbent, would you be able to share the vendor and contract number so that I can identify it in FPDS? Any assistance you may provide will be greatly appreciated! Have a great day and, please, stay safe!

A: "Many thanks for your interest in our solicitation and reaching out to us with your question below.

The previously published RFQ has been cancelled and we have resolicited the requirement with an updated SOW”.