Attachment_3_Questions and Answers Revision 2.pdf

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

FOR RFQ F1STAB4123A001

1. Is the government willing to consider adjusting from in-person to virtual? NO

2. "Course material shall be relevant to students' future roles as test leaders in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force test and acquisition enterprise."

To better understand why this training is essential to the attending students, can the government explain in deep detail (role and or job description) what test leaders are in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force test and acquisition enterprises? Test Pilot School graduates will be required to lead diverse test teams consisting of other military members, contractors, civilians, engineers, and subject matter experts as well as broad coalitions of test or program stakeholders. Our graduates need to be able to build these teams, lead these teams, and maximize their performance in resource constrained environments.

3. What is the budget range for the RFQ?

4. Will headworns be provided for each of the training sessions? What are headworns? If you are asking about headphones, the answer will most likely be no.

4A. What will be provided assisting the contractor in the training sessions (laptop/internet connection/usb connection, etc.)? Internet connection, TV/Projector

5."Quality of instruction shall be commensurate with that of the nation's leading business school programs." Does this statement subjectively or objectively define the training type needed? Subjectively.

5A. What are the specific requirements for the quality of instruction to meet the standards of leading business school programs? TPS is a graduate degree granting school. We need Graduate level academics commensurate with the quality of education we provide as the World’s leading Test Pilot School.

5B. Specifically, to what standard of school? Ivy league school quality is the objective.

6. Does the government prefer FOB Destination or FOB Origin? Because on Page 2 of Amended_Attachment_2_F1STAB4123AOO1 states;

"PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:

g. FOB (destination or origin): Destination Yet, within the same document, page 1, states;

(v) Submission instructions:

Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the items described in the synopsis are invited to submit, in writing, a complete quote including delivery FOB

Destination Edwards AFB, CA 93524

Can you please clarify?

7. How large is the training room? Adequate to host the number of students specified. Additional break-out spaces can be made available as well.

8.What are the required amount of hours for each of the training days to be considered a completed training session (including breaks)? Approximately 8 hours (~0730-1530).

9. What are the specific requirements for the quality of instruction to meet the standards of leading business school programs? Ivy league school quality is the objective. This is a subjective measure based wholistically on instructor background/education, modes of instruction, experience teaching similar courses/material, etc.

10. 32/34 split, how else are the students split (i.e. by learning curve, ranking, tenured, etc.)? Each class is comprised of various military backgrounds (pilot, flight test engineer, space operator, etc.), various ranks, and various levels of military experience.

10A. If the students aren't necessarily split by any of the listings above, is there a learning curve, ranking, tenured, etc. within the students? N/A

11. Is the government willing to adjust from a 4 day to 2 day course - completing training during the week of 15 July 2024 or the week of 22 July 2024 for both sessions? No

12. Can the program office provide examples of previous successful training sessions or best practices for this topic or of those similar? This is the first time this education is being introduced to TPS.

13. Are there any prerequisites (reading materials, classes, etc.) required for the students before the course begins? TBD based on vendor proposal/requests.

14. How will the effectiveness of this course be measured? Near-term will be a subjective assessment based on student feedback, TPS staff/instructor feedback, and internal surveys regarding quality of education and how well objectives were met.

15. Are there any accommodations available for students with special needs or learning preferences? N/A

16. Can the program office provide a detailed agenda or outline for each day of the course?

This is up to the vendor submitting the proposal.

24. What level of detail is required for the psychology components of the course? As pertinent to Negotiation, Persuasion, Communication.

25. How will student attendance and participation be tracked and recorded? N/A

27. What technology or software will be available for use during the course? Internet, tv, projector, white boards.

28. Are there any specific tools or resources that students will need to bring to the course?

Up to the vendor.

30. How should instructors handle any sensitive or classified information that may come up during the course? This will be unclassified only.

32. How should instructors prepare for any potential disruptions or emergencies during the course? N/A

35. When is the government intending to award this contract? ASAP