Atch 8_Questions and Answers Worksheet_16 Aug 2023_Amend 01.pdf

Questions and Answers Worksheet Attachment 8

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QUESTION USG RESPONSE

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Is there a budget or a range of what to expect in regards to the total costs for this project for a full year?

This is a competitive acquisition. The Government's budget cannot be provided.

N/A N/A Are there any limitations in regards to staffing in regards to how many we can hire for the duration of the contract?

This is a competitive acquisition. Offerors shall propose their own technical solution that demonstrates the Offeror's ability to meet PWS requirements.

N/A N/A Is this a brand new contract OR is/was there an incumbent performing these services?

If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

This is a brand new requirement with no incumbent contractor or previous contract.

N/A N/A Will you be requesting Spanish speaking material in this as well? Spanish speaking material is not required in the PWS.

N/A N/A Where will we see all of the Q&A received?

All the Q&A will be posted on SAM.gov after the deadline for questions.

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Is Section 508 Design Compliance (www.section508.gov) required for any of the deliverables (videos, handouts, etc.,)? If so, for which deliverables?

All videos shall be Section 508 compliant. See revised Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.2.1.3.

Attachment 1 - PWS

Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.2.1.4

Are human actors preferred for all video products, or are animated videos an acceptable option?

Human actors and/or animation is acceptable. See revised Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.2.1.4.

Attachment 1 - PWS Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph

2.4.1 and 2.4.2

Regarding the additional videos that may be required as “new areas of conflict arise”, how much lead time will the Contractor receive regarding these new initiatives?

Videos shall be updated one time per year unless there is a policy change that requires immediate implementation. If this occurs, the Contractor shall provide updated video files and Talking Point papers within 20 calendar days upon notification from the COR and DPFZ Training Program Manager. See revised Attachment 1 - PWS paragraphs 2.4.1, 2.4.2, and 4.0 Deliverable Table.

Attachment 1 - PWS Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.4.1

Is it the Contractor’s responsibility to suggest new video topics as they arise, or will this be directed by the COR and /or DPFZ Training Program Manager?

This can be a partnership as the DAF receives information from key stakeholders or if the contractor becomes aware of topics or technologies affecting DAF Airmen and Guardians. See revised Attachment 1 PWS paragraph 2.4.1.

N/A N/A At present, what social media platforms are expected to be included and/or integrated into the training content in the context of cyber harassment and technology-facilitated sexual harassment and assault?

Social media platforms that are well known, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, dating apps, etc. shall be included and/or integrated into the training content, however, additional platforms can be suggested by the Contractor who is expected to be the subject matter expert.

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Attachment 1 - PWS Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.7

Regarding the virtual Train-the-Train sessions, the PWS states, “Training will be no more than eight hours with 10-minute breaks event hour and 60 minutes lunch break.”

Is an eight-hour session expected THREE times a year, or are the three separate trainings delivered annually expected not to total eight hours in total each year?

Three (3) eight hour sessions are required once per year to accommodate personnel in different time zones. All 3 sessions shall include the same training content. See revised Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.7.

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Is there a virtual platform preference (for example, TEAMs, Zoom, etc.) for broadcasting the virtual Train-the-Trainer sessions?

Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom are preferred platforms. See revised Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.7.

Attachment 1 - PWS Attachment 1 - PWS paragraphs 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9

What is the expected audience size for the following training sessions:

a. Virtual Train-the-Trainer (2.7. Task 6, PWS pg 8)

b. Continuing Education sessions (2.8. Task 7, PWS pg 8)

c. Virtual special presentations for DAF senior leaders and Total Force Airmen and Guardians (2.9. Task 8, PWS, pg 8)

a. approx. 500-800 personnel

b. approx. 800 personnel

c. Total Force Department of Air Force Airmen and Guardians: 325,605 Active Duty, 145,440 DAF Civ Employees, 70,570 Air Force Reserve

See revised Attachment 1 - PWS paragraphs 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9.

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Where in the proposal response should personnel resumes and experience be included?

See revised Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions, paragraph 2.2.

Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions

Attachment 2 paragraph 3.3

Regarding Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ), are they to be included in Volume II

- Past Performance Contractor response, or only sent directly to the CO by the reference? If sent directly by the reference to the CO, will the CO include these responses with the contractor’s file for evaluation?

Completed PPQs shall only be sent directly to the CO by the reference. The completed PPQs will added to the Offeror's Past Performance Volume for evaluation. See revised Attachment 1 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions, paragraph 3.3.

Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions

Attachment 2 paragraph 1.5 What formatting requirements are expected in terms of font size, font style, and document margins for the proposal response?

See revised Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions, paragraph 1.5.

Attachment 3 - Addenda to 52.212-2, Evaluation

Attachment 3 paragraph 3.2.1 If the subcontractor’s past performance is included in the proposal, will this be evaluated at the same weight as the prime’s past performance?

Yes. See revised Attachment 3 - Addenda to 52.212-2, Evaluation, paragraph 3.2.1.

N/A N/A What is the established annual budget range for this project?

This is a competitive acquisition. The Government's budget cannot be provided.

Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions

Attachment 2 paragraph 3.2 Can the prime contractor use Subcontractor's Past Performance for submission?

Yes. See revised Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions, paragraph 3.2.

Attachment 1 - PWS Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.2.1.3

Is it the intent of the Government that each video deliverable will be include six MP4 files, one for each of the varieties listed in the Video Size & Qualities table? Please describe how the varieties will relate to the video deliverables.

Yes, videos shall be provided electronically or via compact disc (CD) to the COR in MP4 format and encoded with the h.264 video codec and AAC audio at the variety of sizes and qualities described in the table under PWS paragraph

2.2.1.3. They may be used in the following: classroom

setting either in person or webinar/Zoom, mass briefings, posted on websites, Digital Video Imagery Distribution Systems (DVIDs), and/or social media platforms hosted by the DAF.

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Attachment 4 - Provisions & Clauses

N/A FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (E.O. 13706) is not identified. Since Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to this effort, please identify whether paid sick leave (in line with FAR 52.222-62) will be incorporated.

FAR 52.222-62 has been added to Attachment 4 - Provisions & Clauses. See revised Attachment 4 - Provisions & Clauses (additions highlighted in red font).

Attachment 1 - PWS Attachment 1 - PWS paragraph 2.2.1.1

In reference to PWS 2.2.1.1 Leader Video(s), can the Government please clarify whether it is two (2) videos per year or two (2) videos over the life of the contract?

Per PWS paragraph 2.2.1.1., only two (2) Leaders Videos shall be produced, however, the videos shall be updated annually to reflect emerging topics.

Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions

Attachment 2 paragraph 3.3 Since the Government intends to review past performance using Contract Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS), would you accept CPARS in lieu of a PPQ?

Yes. See revised Attachment 2 - Addenda to 52.212-1, Instructions.

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