Amendment A0001_EQPCBK-21-0007_Delivery Methods Training.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

A0001

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

Office of Acquisition Management Acquisition Services Division 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405-0001 USA PDQC 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) Office of Acquisition Management Acquisition Services Division 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405-0001 USA

CODE

PDQC

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

EQPCBK-21-0007

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/10/2021

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

EQPCBK-21-0007

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/21/2021

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

is not extended.

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 items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

· Extend the deadline for proposal submissions to 3:00 P.M Eastern Time, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and

· Provide comprehensive answers to all questions received by the June 15, 2021 deadline. All questions asked and their answers can be found on the attached pages below.

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.

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Questions for RFP: EQPCBK-21-0007 Delivery Methods Training

How many training sessions should be during the one-year period? (see 3.1.4) Minimum 8 training sessions (around 2 sessions per Delivery Method & a session comparing delivery methods).

How many hours per week a GSA Associate should devote in the training? (attending sessions and studying)

About 4 to 8 hours per course with some flexibility up or down depending on the complexity of the delivery method.

How familiar would be the SMEs with project delivery?

We expect those attending the training to work in project delivery as project managers, contracting officers, contracting officers representives or related subject matter experts.

Is there GSA preferred/approved learning software to be used? (hearing and visually accessible).

Google Meet or Zoom are acceptable learning softwares.

Is there a policy on who will host the server with the learning content? (GSA, contractor, software vendor, other).

Question 6 does not relate to the subject and/or is too vague to answer.

What is GSA's anticipated process to approve training content?

GSA will establish a team to assess and provide input on the training content. The team will include members with extensive experience in project delivery.

What is GSA's anticipated schedule to commence with virtual training?

GSA anticipates to commence the training September 2021 and conclude by the end of December 2021.

The RFP states "The offeror shall incorporate use of the PBS Project Delivery Section Tool while engaging support from risk-based assessments."

As part of the training content development, will GSA provide previously prepared PBS Project Delivery Selection Tool training content materials?

GSA will share materials on the Project Delivery Selection Tool.

The RFP states "The offeror shall incorporate use of the PBS Project Delivery Section Tool while engaging support from risk-based assessments."

Is it GSA's intent that the Delivery Methods Training content will build-on, supplement, or replace the PBS Project Delivery Selection Tool training?

Delivery Methods Training will build-on and complement the PBS Project Delivery Selection Tool training.

Reference 2.0 SOW Pg 2 - The RFP states "The offeror shall provide qualified trainers to...track student progress throughout the classes."

Is this referring solely to the student's percent complete progress throughout the training classes?

Offeror shall track students progress by providing reports of students who have completed each class and entire training.

3.0 Specific Requirements or Task Pg 3 - The RFP states "The offeror will provide ongoing virtual sessions."

Is it GSA's intent that all training sessions are virtual, meaning all training courses in the base 1 year period of performance (POP) are to be conducted via a virtual platform with an in-person trainer?

All sessions for this training will be synchronous and will be provided virtually.

Reference: 3.0 Specific Requirements or Task Pg 3 - The RFP states "The offeror will provide ongoing virtual sessions."

Is this training targeted to all employees regardless of grade or is this training targeting GS-13 and higher staff?

See response to question #4

Reference: 3.0 Specific Requirements or Task Pg 3 - The RFP states "The offeror will provide ongoing virtual sessions."

How many staff in total is this training intended to target over the POP?

See response to question #2

Reference 3.1.3 Specific Requirements or Task 1 (Pg 3).

For the materials to be developed, does GSA require the training to be an on- demand training platform for self-training in the future?

No

Reference 3.1.4 Specific Requirements or Task 1 (Pg 3).

For the "two orientation sessions", are these required for each training session conducted?

Delivery Methods Training requires two orientation sessions at the beginning of the training. Each orientation session should last no more than 30 minutes.

Reference 3.1.6 Specific Requirements or Task 1 (Pg 3).

For the "certificate of successful completion", is this strictly a certificate for full attendance in the training or do the learning assessment surveys (3.3.1) require a minimum score to satisfy 'successful completion'?

Delivery Methods Training completion will require a learning assessment score of 80% or higher and will be used for continuing education credits for federal certifications such as FAC-P/PM and FAC-COR. Information will be provided for what is required on the certificates.

Reference 3.1.6 Specific Requirements or Task 1 (Pg 3).

Does the training need to align with the FAC-P/PM certification? and if so, should the training target Entry, Mid, or Senior Level certification?

No

Reference 3.1.8 Specific Requirements or Task 1 (Pg 4).

For the "P120 Policy", will GSA provide application guidance/direction for P120 Policy application in break-out sessions?

Yes

Reference 3.1.8 Specific Requirements or Task 1 (Pg 4).

As part of the training content development, will GSA provide previously prepared P120 Policy training content/application materials?

GSA will provide available materials.

Reference 3.2.2 Specific Requirement or Task 2 (Pg 4).

With regard to separate courses, is it the intent that all training participants will attend all courses on each delivery method as part of their training?

Yes