Responses_to_Questions.docx

USDA Forest Service

AG-3187-S-17-0028

Timber Sale Prep Course Responses to Questions

1. We are having trouble linking to the referenced site under the Statement of Work paragraph III- http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/fm/saleprep/documents/Sale_Prep_Report_Final_2013.pdf. Is there another means to access that report?

The report is attached as attachment A to this document

2. We would like to confirm that the training sessions are to be conducted at government facilities; ref. the statement that no government offices will be supplied in addition to the basic training room.

The training sessions will be conducted at Government facilities. One training room will be provided, but no additional rooms.

3. Will the government provide the projector and screen for the power point presentations, or should the Contractor figure on supplying these items?

Yes the Government will provide the projector and screen for the PowerPoint presentations.

4. It is assumed that:

Travel costs which might include airfare, taxi, rental car, POV, or other agreed-to form of travel will be reimbursed as per the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), located on www.gsa.gov, and not included in the quoted price in Section B. Travel costs will be agreed to for each BPA call between the USFS and Contractor prior to execution.

This is correct Per diem costs which include lodging, meals, and incidental expenses will be reimbursed as per the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), located on www.gsa.gov, and not included in the quoted price in Section B. Per diem costs will be agreed to for each BPA call between the USFS and Contractor prior to execution.

This is correct Each completed BPA call by CLIN number identified in Section B will be billable following USFS approval, plus agreed-to associated travel and per diem cost reimbursements.

This is correct

5. When will the dates for the training sessions be determined? (For scheduling conflict concerns)

As of the date of this response only one training session has been scheduled: February 7th through February 9th in Asheville NC. Other dates and locations for training sessions have not been scheduled. It is anticipated that there will be one training session per month.

6. How is the cost for the Contract Project Manager and the Instructor to attend the required post award conference to be dealt with?

This is a firm fixed price contract with one line item reflected in the contract. Any associated costs shall be rolled up into the price of the course. The post award conference may be attended telephonically.

7. How much time will there be between Post Award meeting and the first session?

The post award meeting will be scheduled as soon as the award is made, no official date is set as of the posting of these responses. The first session is schedule for February 7th.

8. Will the key references be available at the various locations for the students use?

Reference materials will be available on a jump drive .

9. Will it be permissible to contact regional and forest experts to discuss potential areas of special emphasis in their particular regions?

Yes