20240918_SEARegionalTraining_RFI_QA_ (v1)_(PA) Final.xlsx

Q&A Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) RFI DTRA_SEA_RFI_2024-10; Project Title: Southeast Asia Regional Training Project

Small Business 24%;

Small Disadvantaged Business 19%;

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 3%;

Women-Owned Small Business: 5%;

Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone): 1%.

Part of our market research purpose is to determine small business capability to prime or subcontract the work. DTRA is not assigned subcontracting goals because each contract provides its own unique opportunities for subcontracting. Interested parties may share their interest and any suggestions.

1. Clarify if the PMO needs to be fully Operational at contract award or post-award?

The awardee will be required to have an operational PMO within the Southeast Asia Region to support execution of work within 60-days after contract award per Section 5, Mobilization: Within 60 days of contract award, the Contractor shall coordinate a kick-off meeting with DTRA and upon COR approval initiate work within Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Philippines.

2. What are the Specific countries in SEA where PMO presence is most critical?

PMO presence is most critical in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand.

Which country in SEA Region (list one country) that is most critical? There is not one country that is considered "most critical".

4 20240828_Southeast Asia Training SOW_Final_v5(PA) 3.1. Tasks "Event Execution o Event Execution is defined as delivering an event from start to finish and does not include material development or tailoring. Notable tasks include, but are not limited to:

Venue selection;

Preparation and finalization of event materials for participants and instructors;

Provision of instructors for training;

Exercise facilitation;

Interpretation and Translation support;

Preparation of instructor team for each event;

Identification and recommendation of subject matter experts as panelists for symposiums, conferences, and workshops" Regarding the events (training courses, workshops, symposiums, etc.), can the government clarify the expected number and types of events per country? Is there a target number of participants or specific metrics for success that the government is aiming for in each event? 1. Can the Government Clarify the expected number and type of events per country? Number of targeted participants? (Reference Assumption Appendix attached)

1. The expected training schedule per year is as follows:

Up to 8 general/advanced courses with 25 participants each Up to 8 workshops with 25 participants each Up to 2 table top exercises with 25 participants each Up to 4 regional training events/symposiums with roughly 40 participants each

2. Is there a specific Metrics for success the Government is aiming for each event?

The government has an established framework of Domains, Competencies, and Proficiencies (DCPs) that will be utilized to measure the success of training events. The DCP's create a sustainable framework for the CSE mission that includes 7 Domains, 26 Competencies, and 4 Proficiency categories that vary from strategic, operational, and tactical considerations

According to the SOW, Section 4.3, "Schedule of Changes: The list of trainings and events provided under this task order is subject to change. Changes may include event type, topic of focus, location, and participant attendance. The Contractor will be notified of changes as soon as possible and in the case of event cancellation, the Contractor shall cease any ongoing work for its execution. All schedule changes must be submitted to the COR for approval no later than 45 days prior to the event. Any schedule changes less than 45 days from the scheduled event will be considered and approved by the COR on a case-by-case basis. Throughout the plan planning process, the Contractor shall seek to minimize costs for schedule changes and coordinate with the COR to ensure the likelihood of training or event execution as planned."

5 20240828_Southeast Asia Training SOW_Final_v5(PA) 3.1. Tasks Assessment and Training Needs Analysis "Assessment Types include, but are not limited to:

• Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

• Forensic and Attribution Capability Assessments

• Response Capability Assessments

According to Section 2.1 of the SOW, the "The Contractor shall ensure international shipping requests comply with DTRA shipping guidelines and relevant export control laws and regulations, to include Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR)" and "utilize Single Shipper for all international shipments originating from within the contiguous United States (CONUS), unless otherwise specified, waived, or approved by DTRA. The Contractor may use Single Shipper for other shipments when practical, upon COR approval."

8 20240828_Southeast Asia Training SOW_Final_v5(PA) 3.1. Tasks "Material Development o Material development includes the functions required to create or develop training and event materials;

o In specific cases, material development will not include execution or delivery of the materials upon request, but will be provided to the appropriate stakeholder;

• Material Tailoring o Material tailoring is defined as modifying existing materials for use in an event;" The SOW mentions various categories of material development, such as tailoring, customizing, and creating new materials. Could the government provide examples or clarify the expected proportion of each type of material development? Is this modification of existing materials or is this complete content development? If only modification, can the government provide an estimated ratio of complete material to that requiring modification?

It is expected that 10% will be from Commercial off the shelf, 23% from existing material, and 66% from new material.

Additionally, there are no known access issues to specific platforms from the partner nations.

Standardized templates for deliverables will be designed in collaboration with the contractor upon award.

11 20240828_Southeast Asia Training SOW_Final_v5(PA) 6.0 Key Personnel, Page 1, EM requirements. "The EM shall have at minimum, of a bachelor’s degree in an education or chemical security related field. OPCW defines Chemical Security as ...[M]measures to prevent deliberate releases of toxic chemicals and to mitigate the impact if such events occur. In a wider context, it also includes policies to prevent attempts to acquire toxic chemicals or chemical weapons precursors." As this field is very niche, can other chemical related degrees qualify?

Given the advanced degree of training required, the EM, per Section 6.0 of the SOW, must have at minimum a bachelor's degree in a chemical security related field.

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