73351019Q0022_Amend_1_SF-30_Q-As.pdf

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73351019Q0022 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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DENVER CO 80202

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DENVER CO 80202

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721 19TH STREET

DENVER FINANCE CENTER

DENVER ACQUISITION OFFICE FOR SBA

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

SBA-ODA SAFe Agile and DevOps Training

The purpose of this amendment is to post the questions and answers and to extend the quote due date.

The due date for quotes is hereby extended. Quotes are due no later than 1:00 pm ET, May

17, 2019.

This is a total small business set aside.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Tracy L. Lambert

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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The anticipated period of performance is from date of award through August 30, 2019.

Period of Performance: 05/30/2019 to 08/30/2019

Please contact the Contracting Officer or

Contract Specialist with any questions.

Contracting Officer:

US Small Business Administration

Ms. Tracy L. Lambert

703-487-8100 ext. 6714

Tracy.Lambert@sba.gov

Contract Specialist

Patrick Ferguson

US Small Business Administration

703-487-8100 ext. 6026

Patrick.Ferguson@sba.gov

NAICS: 611430 Professional and Management

Development Trainings.

PSC: U001 Lectures for Training.

SBA PR: 9706000EQ0031

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation Number 73351019Q0022

Document Title SBA-ODA SAFe Agile and DevOps Training

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SBA-ODA SAFE Agile and DevOps Training Questions and Answers

The due date for quotes is hereby extended. Quotes are due no later than 1:00 pm ET, May 17, 2019.

Questions & Answers:

1. Question about the DevOps portion: The release calls for “DevOps Training - Enabling Agility through DevOps Training,” does this mean SBA is looking for the SAFe DevOps (SDP) 4.6 training, non-certified DevOps training or something else entirely? Thank you for the clarification.

Answer 1: SBA is looking for SAFe DevOps (SDP) 4.6 training

2. Can you let me know if certification needs to be provided to students at the end of training?

Wanted to make sure this is not a requirement.

Answer 2: The SBA is looking for students to taking the SAFE Agile Training-SAFE for Gov’t 4.6 class to prepare the students to take the certification test. The students will take the test for the certification after the training at their own time/convenience.

3. Is SBA looking for the SAFe DevOps training class?

Answer 3: Yes, SBA is looking for a SAFe DevOps Training

4. Can SBA provide detail on what is expected to be in the DevOps class?

Answer 4: SBA is looking to establish a common vernacular and understanding around scaled agile concepts and DevOPs. Ultimately, SBA would like to improve our software development lifecycle through the implementation of the best practices described in the training.

5. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract or task order number?

Answer 5: No, this is a new requirement.

6. For the 25 licenses required, we request the agency to provide exact details of the required licenses.

Answer 6: The licenses are required for the student to go in to take the certification test. The students will take the test for the certification after the training at their own time/convenience.

7. For the 25 licenses required, is it the SAFe certification of the 25 person who undergo the training?

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Answer 7: Yes, the contactor shall provide the Licenses and materials for the SAFe Agile Training - SAFe for Gov’t class so that the students can take the test for the certification after the training at their own time/convenience.

8. Timing. Does the RFQ specify when the SBA wants this training to occur?

Answer 8: No, This requirement will start from the date of award and contractors are to specify when they can perform these classes. The classes are to be completed no later than August 30, 2019. Contractors are to specify multiple potential training dates to choose from.

9. For the "Written Technical Quote" - Would you please be able to provide a proposal format for this Written Technical Quote section? We believe it may help the agency in comparing the received proposal responses and evaluate them accordingly Answer 9: SBA does not have a set format for the quotes to be in.

10. May we use Commercial Past Performance/Prior Experience?

Answer 10: Yes, you can use Commercial Past Performance/Prior Experience.

11. Would "Commercial" Past Performance/Prior Experience be rated any differently (or lower) than "Government" Past Performance/Prior Experience?

Answer 11: No, Commercial" Past Performance/Prior Experience will not be rated any differently.

12. Since, the source selection method for this effort will be "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.", and the award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price quote that meets the technical requirement contained in this solicitation, what will the agency be "evaluating and scoring" apart from the price?

Answer 12: There is no set scoring for this requirement. SBA will be evaluating the quotes to make sure that the contractor can perform the training that are required within the timeframe specified in the SOW, along with providing the required licenses and materials.