Questions and Answers Part 2.pdf

Solicitation Number FA448424Q0040 ASVAB Tutoring Questions and Answers

Date 12 September 2024

Question 1: Could you clarify the deadline so that I can ensure we submit our questions accordingly?

Answer: Questions can be submitted by 12 September 2024 COB

Question 2: Additionally, is there any requested formatting for the questions as I did not see that addressed in the documents?

Answer: There is no official formatting for question submission. However, bulleting the questions would be the preferred method. Questions must be submitted to Jeremy Botkin Email Address: jeremy.botkin@us.af.mil as contained in the solicitation.

Question 3: I don't see instructions for the submission of the proposal. Who do I submit the proposal to?

Answer: There is no official formatting for question submission. However, bulleting the questions would be the preferred method. Questions and proposals must be submitted to Jeremy Botkin Email Address: jeremy.botkin@us.af.mil as contained in the solicitation.

Question: I don't see a cover letter for the proposal. Will a cover letter be required?

Answer: No

Question: Who is the current incumbent tutoring company?

Answer: None currently

Question: Is there a specific format for proposals to be submitted in (font, margins, etc.)?

Answer: None

Question: Is there a limit to the page count for submitted proposals?

Answer: No limit to the submission

Question: Will the ASVAB study material/curriculum submitted for review be included in the maximum proposal page count? Or can it be added in the appendix?

Answer: No limitation for material submission. For ease of review submissions can be attached as appendix.

Question: Will the ASVAB study material/curriculum submitted for review remain proprietary information and not shared with other contractors, if the providing contractor is not selected?

Answer: Yes, any information provided for review will not be distributed to any other contractor.

Question: Note 3 states that “failure to provide pricing on all CLINS will be considered a nonconforming proposal”, however, there are no specific CLINS listed to address. Will the mailto:jeremy.botkin@us.af.mil government be providing the CLINS?

Answer: Please refer to the solicitation for the CLINS provided.

Question: Note 3 states that “failure to provide pricing on all CLINS will be considered a nonconforming proposal”. Will the government provide wage determination classifications for all required positions?

Answer: prevailing wage rates and wage determination can be found on Sam.gov website.

Question: Will ASVAB Trainers/Instructors be allowed administrative time?

Answer: Please refer to the performance work statement for more information on this.

Question: Will there be administrative staff allowed?

Answer: Payment from the government to the contractor is the depth of our involvement outside tracking all enrollments and progression. How the contractor pays or hires employees is at their discretion.

Question: Will Course Developer(s) be designated for the program per the DOL Wage Determinations to meet the maintenance requirements?

Answer: Please refer to the wage determination as set for on SAM.gov.

Question: Will Educational Technologist(s) be designated for the program per the DOL Wage Determinations?

Answer: Please refer to the wage determination as set for on SAM.gov.

Question: Will there be a designated Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and/or Program Analyst for the program?

Answer: MSgt Commet and MSgt Maly will be the POCs for the program. Once a winning bid for the program is selected, we will distribute direct contract information.

Question: Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past?

Answer: Brand New project

Question: Is there any specificity on how long the classes are and what time?

Answer: The contractor will work with the enrolled members to establish dates and times of class execution. We are setting no time limits per class.

Question: Can they be online or have to be physical classes? If physical, please provide location.

Answer: Classes can be online or in person. The contractor will work with the POCs to schedule and track all enrollments and progress in the program.

Question: Does the ASVAB study book have to be a specific one?

Answer: No specific requirement

Question: Can we send digital books? If not, do we receive students' locations to send physical books?

Answer: Yes, but if digital material is not an option, we will provide an address to mail the study guide.

Question: What is the general failure rate, i.e., students who require extended access?

Answer: Unknown, this is our first trial with this program. ASVAB tutoring companies have claimed that they have up to a 90% success for applicants enrolled once their program is completed.

Question: Page 1 of the Combined Solicitation document displays 29 August as the end date of each year, however, all other references are 29 September.

Answer: The contract will end on 29 September 2025, with the option to continue for an additional 4 years.

Question: Table B (page 4) lists the quantity of 1200 and unit of issue as each. Would the government consider changing this to 12 months instead?

Answer: Yes, we are looking to optimize the number of enrollments into the course. The 12-month option is acceptable.

Question: Can the government confirm the physical location that the Tutor(s) will be working? Wage determination and security instructions indicate Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst.

Answer: This is fully remote unless the contractor offers in person options. Once the bid is won, the contractor is responsible for paying their employees. We are not hiring and providing wages, but will pay per enrollment into the course.

Question: Is this a new contract or is there an incumbent? If there is an incumbent, can you provide the company name and contract number?

Answer: This is a new contract

Question: The PWS states ‘offer 5 live classes per week’. Is there a specific classroom environment that will be provided? What equipment and supplies will be provided (classroom, desks, overhead projector, computer, access to the network, paper, pencils, whiteboard, etc.)?

Answer: The contractor will supply all training material. The live classes can be on whatever streaming platform the contractor uses. They will not be required to provide materials outside of the study material, courses, and online content.

Question: Are there set times for the live classes? Monday through Friday from 0800-1200, or some other set schedule?

Answer: The contractor should work with the enrolled members and create a schedule for their training.

Question: Who is the target audience? Anyone interested in joining the Air Force? Only high school seniors or graduates?

Answer: Anyone wanting to join or is in the processing of joining who is qualified for other than ASVAB test score.

Question: What is the selection criteria for attendance in the course? Do the candidates need to be ‘approved’ by a local recruiter?

Answer: Yes, the recruiting squadrons will be enrolling individuals into the course. We will work with the winning contractor to make the tracking and enrollment process as easy as possible.

Question: Can the live classes be conducted through online applications like Discord?

Answer: Yes, in most cases we are anticipating this being an all-virtual program. The AOR covers 33% of the nation.

Question: Is the contractor to design the training program and implement it, or is there a program in place that the contractor is to assume responsibility for?

Answer: This is a new program, so the contractor will provide the materials and build the program accordingly.