23Q0070 - RFQ - SF30 - AMD 01 - 9594CS23Q0070 - Fatherhood Program Course - 16Aug23..pdf

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ATTACHMENT A – RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS

Response to the Questions for Solicitation No. 9594CS23Q0070:

Q.1. Is there a curriculum that is expected to be facilitated or are we able to use our own evidence-based curriculum that we’ve developed?

A.1. Please provide the evidence-based course that you have in accordance with:

C.4.1. (as stated below) that meets the Government’s needs.

C.4.1. COURSE

The Contractor shall deliver a repeatable, 12-session fatherhood program course that draws from evidence-based curricula to teach participants positive parenting skills, financial literacy, job search and skills preparation content.

Q2. Are the facilities within close driving proximity to each other so that 2 sites can be covered within one day?

A.2. All facilities are within the Washington, D.C. Limits and are approximately 2-3 miles apart. Please refer to Section F.2. Places Of Performance.

Q.3. Should all applications be sent to a certain officer or office?

A.3. All quotations should be submitted in accordance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Solicitation - Page 44 of 53 - Section L.9. QUOTATION DUE DATE and

SUBMISSION

The Offeror shall submit the QUOTATION via email directly to the Contracting Officer, Sharla Andrews at email: sharla.andrews@csosa.gov and Contract Specialist, Lawrence Durden at email: lawrence.durden@csosa.gov no later than Wednesday, 23 August 2023 by 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) . NO OTHER METHODS OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government is NOT LIABLE for any expenses incurred by the Offeror in developing and submitting a quote for this solicitation.

Q.4. Should the application include the temporary contractor's credentials?

A.4. All quotations should be submitted in accordance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Solicitation - Page 44 – RFQ - Section L.11 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

Please read Section L and M thoroughly.

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Q.5. Section A: Form of Solicitation or Contract (Page 2 of 53) Which of the following options must be completed? Option 001, Option 1001, Option 2001, and Option 3001 are the possible alternatives.

A.5. Please follow the instructions in RFQ – Section L.11.3. PRICE SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS – Page 47 of 53. Please complete Attachment J-4 – Pricing Sheet in its entirety. Please ensure pricing includes the Base Period and All Option Periods.

Q.6. Is it necessary to submit the attendance report within two days? Should all future reports be cumulative? Is it possible to plan two sessions in two different facilities on separate days, followed by two further sessions in two different facilities on different days?

A.6. As indicated Page 6 of 53 of the RFQ as follows:

C.4.5.1. ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Instructor shall document and report each sessions’ attendance. The session date, location, activity, the participant’s engagement in the session, and any notable conduct demonstrated by any student participant during the session shall be documented by the Instructor. Within 24 hours of the sessions, the Contractor shall submit the Attendance Report to the COR via secure e-mail.

C.4.5.2. CUMULATIVE PARTICIPANT REPORT

Quarterly, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a Report that details by group each participant registered in the course, together with the participant's required number of sessions, the actual number of sessions attended, pre- and post-test results, and their employment status. Throughout the performance period, the Contractor shall add new groups and the group's participant to the report, making it cumulative.

Q.7. We completely reviewed all of the material supplied. Could you please specify the location of the application? Do we have to go to Sams.gov and submit the application there?

A.7. There is not an application for this requirement. Please refer to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Solicitation - Page 44 – RFQ - Section L.11 SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS.

Q.8. Do you want a financial breakdown with a narrative as part of the application process? We're not sure if it's required.

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A.8. Please follow the instructions in RFQ – Section L.11.3. PRICE SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS – Page 47 of 53 for all pricing requirements.

Q.9. We are a non-profit organization based in another state. Is it still possible for us to submit an application?

A.9. Yes, you are welcome to submit a quote. However, as the sessions for the course are in-person and on-site at any of the locations listed in RFQ - Section F.2 Places of Performance. As indicated in RFQ – Section F.8. REIMBURSEABLE EXPENSES (TRAVEL, CONFERENCE, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS,ETC.) Page 11 of 53 No reimbursable expenses are authorized for any work identified in this contract.