9594CS24Q0015 A0003 - Music Industry Course.pdf

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A0003

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Elijah Anderson, Contracting Offier

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

The purpose of this amendment is as follows: (1) Provide responses to questions received as a result of the RFQ, (2) revise Part I – The Schedule, B-Supplies or Services and Price/Costs, (3) revise Attachment J-4, Government Furnished Property, and (4) revise Attachment J-7, Pricing Table.

The Q& A period has ended. The Government will not answer any additional questions regarding this solicitation unless it determines that the question raises a serious defect in the solicitation. The due date remains unchanged for May 31, 2024.

See continuation pages.

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

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Office of Procurement 800 North Capitol St., NW Washington, DC. 20002-4260 POC: Valerie Wallace, valerie.wallace@csosa.gov

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9594CS24Q0015

VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING

MUSIC INDUSTRY COURSE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Would you also please let me know when is the proposed start date?

RESPONSE:

We anticipate an award by 9/30/2024. Group start up can begin when key personnel have completed the security background process. Security Background checks for Key Personnel typically take 30 days.

2. I see that there are 17 weekly sessions in total, per 9 classes of 20 students each. My question is whether the 153 sessions can be spread throughout the 12 months or if it 17 consecutive weeks from when the contract starts.

RESPONSE:

The awarded contractor may spread the sessions throughout the 12 months of each period of performance. However, the contractor must coordinate the spreading of sessions in advance with the COR.

3. Page 2:

a. Is there an incumbent or previous contract data for reference?

RESPONSE:

9594CS21P0035, awarded to Philesciono Canty, dba Creative Solutions 4 Youth

4. Page 4 Paragraph C.2.2.:

a. Are the 9 classes all happening within the same 17 weeks or will there be different start dates for each group?

RESPONSE:

Each class will begin on different start dates. The COR will establish the start date for each class, the location, the day, and the time for each session. The classes will not be confined to the same 17 weeks. Instead, the classes will be spread out across each 12-month period of performance.

b. What is the age range of the students?

RESPONSE:

18 or older.

5. Page 5 Paragraph C.3.2

a. What is the maximum time allowed per session?

RESPONSE:

Two hours.

b. How is the class schedule determined?

RESPONSE:

The COR will establish the start date for each class, the location, the day, and the time for each session.

6. Page 9 Paragraph C.8

a. Where will the government-furnished equipment be available in each class location, or will there be a fixed location where these items are available?

RESPONSE:

The Government will provide speakers, a mixing board, a computer, and relevant software for mixing and sound editing. The government will provide the successful offeror with the above equipment. The contractor is responsible for transporting to the various CSOSA locations when training is required. The contractor shall notify the COR immediately if there are any problems with government-furnished equipment. The Contractor will be responsible for returning the equipment when the contract ends.

b. Will the government provide recording microphones and recording software along with the equipment?

RESPONSE

Yes, recording software will be provided. The provided computer will be equipped with a microphone. The contractor may provide any additional equipment other that the items listed Section C.8. See Attachment J-4, Government Furnished Property for the equipment list. This is listed below as well.

7. Page 19 Paragraph H.2

a. Should the cost of items purchased be included in the quote or will these purchases be handled on separate purchase orders?

RESPONSE:

Any and all items or costs that an offeror requires to the deliver required services described in Section C of the Request for Quote shall be included in the unit prices of the offeror’s quote.

The government will not issue a separate purchase order and will not create a separate Contract Line-Item Number for items purchased by the contractor.

8. Page 47 Paragraph L.5.2.2.1

a. Should the previous project exclusively be a government project or are all past projects acceptable for this section?

RESPONSE:

The government will accept non-government projects. The non- government project should be the same or similar in size, scope, and complexity. The government will evaluate the provided project in accordance with Section M of the RFQ. Will an offer be looked at less favorably if there is no experience with a similar project even if the expertise/qualifications are met?

b. Will an offer be looked at less favorably if there is no experience with a similar project even if the expertise/qualifications are met?

RESPONSE:

The government will evaluate the quote submitted in accordance with Section M, of the RFQ.

The government will evaluate each submission as a whole and make an award to the entity that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement considering price and non-price factors combined.

9. Page 48 Paragraph L.5.2.3

a. This paragraph states, “The submission requirement for each proposed Key Person consists of four parts:” However, it only states 2 parts (a: resume and b: summary). Is this correct or are there 2 other parts missing?

RESPONSE:

The statement in section L.5.2.3 is incorrect. The sentence shall be as follows, “The submission requirement for each proposed Key Person consists of two parts:

10. Page 48 Paragraph L.5.2.4

a. Will work experience in the music industry or teaching be considered equally as past project performance?

RESPONSE:

The government will evaluate the quote submitted in accordance with Section M, of the RFQ.

The Government will evaluate each submission as a whole and make an award to the entity that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement considering price and non-price factors combined.

11. Page 49 Paragraph L.5.3.2.1

a. Should full Representations and Certifications be attached to the submission or is completion in the SAM portal sufficient?

RESPONSE:

The contractor has the option to include a copy of the Representations and Certifications document with their quote. However, the government will evaluate your official Representation and Certification in SAM.gov for validation purposes.

12. Can the due date for Past Performance reports be extended?

RESPONSE:

The due date to submit the Past Performance reports is changed to Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. Washington DC local time.

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

BASE YEAR: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

0002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

BASE YEAR TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR ONE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

1001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

1002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR ONE TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR TWO: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2027

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

2001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

2002 Guest Instructor/Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR TWO TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR THREE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2028

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

3001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

3002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR THREE TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR FOUR: SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2029

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

4001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

4002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR FOUR TOTAL PRICE:

FAR 52.217-8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 – MARCH 29, 2030

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

5001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 68 Sessions

5002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 64 Each

FAR 52.217-8 TOTAL PRICE:

TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR AND ALL OPTION PERIODS:

Note: The FAR 52.217-8 CLIN unit prices shall not exceed the unit prices amount identified in Option period 4.

See Attachment J-7 Pricing Tables for the pricing details.

Attachment J-4, Government Furnished Property

Quantity Manufacturer Model Description Serial Number CSOSA Tag

1 Mackie Onyx 1620i 16 Chan Firewire Mixing Console 2041449BRHY0025 [072038]

2 Tannoy Reveal 802 8" Powered Control Room Speaker 808605G, 808604E

[072041] [072043]

2 Tannoy Reveal 802 8" Studio Playback Speaker 808612F, 808626F

[072042] [072044]

1 Apple iMac 21 inch Apple Desktop 21 inch with Retina Display C02T66D5GG78 [072078]

Note: Contractor shall become familiar with and adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.245-1, Government Property, Jan 2017 incorporated into this contract by reference.

In addition to the items above, the agency has AVID ProTools Standard software.

ATTACHMENT J-7 – PRICING TABLE

BASE YEAR: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

0002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

BASE YEAR TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR ONE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

1001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

1002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR ONE TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR TWO: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2027

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

2001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

2002 Guest Instructor/Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR TWO TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR THREE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2028

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

3001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

3002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR THREE TOTAL PRICE:

OPTION YEAR FOUR: SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2029

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

4001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 153 Sessions

4002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 144 Each

OPTION YEAR FOUR TOTAL PRICE:

FAR 52.217-8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 – MARCH 29, 2030

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

5001 Vocational & Life Skills Training Sessions 68 Sessions

5002 Guest Presenter, Special Presentations 64 Each

FAR 52.217-8 TOTAL PRICE:

TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR AND ALL OPTION PERIODS:

Note: The FAR 52.217-8 CLIN unit prices shall not exceed the unit prices amount identified in Option period 4.