FA860124Q0054 FAQs_Rev 28 March 2024.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) revision related to Solicitation Number FA860124Q0054 for Public Speaking Training services for the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) of the United States Space Force (USSF) and Department of Defense (DoD).
The key details include: the anticipated class size of 10-15 students, with 2-4 consecutive training days per session and 6-8 hours of instruction per day. The government will provide the training facilities, equipment, and access as required. The contractor is responsible for providing the training curriculum and course materials, as well as recording the sessions for students to download or receive individually. The technical evaluation will be based on the course syllabus, quote, delivery method for recordings, and any prior DoD experience. The contractor will be evaluated based on student and government feedback. The anticipated number of training sessions is 3 this fiscal year and 4 in optional years, with a total of 40-60 participants per year.
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FA860124Q0054
NSIC Public Speaking
Q&A Document Revision 28 March 2024
1. What will be the average class size?
a. 10-15 students.
2. Will each training session involve a new class of students?
a. Yes
3. Is there an approximate length in hours of each session desired?
a. 8 hours per day up to 32 hours per session (4 days)
4. Will the government provide facilities for the training sessions, or is it the responsibility of the contractor to arrange the venue?
a. Government will provide facilities and base access request (if required)
5. How many days of instruction is expected, and can those be consecutive?
a. 2-4 consecutive days per session.
6. Will any equipment such as speakers or projectors be provided for vendors to use in these trainings?
a. Yes. TV (or projector), speakers, markers, and whiteboard (or flipchart) will be available. Vendor is expected to bring a laptop or other device with their presentation materials, as well as any recording device. Recommend brining connective devices as well if other than HDMI.
7. Will NSIC provide the training room, or will we be renting a facility off base?
8. Will breakout rooms be available for the training sessions, or will the entire training need to be conducted in one room?
a. Expect the training to be conducted in one room.
9. We assume travel must be included in the firm, fixed price?
a. Yes, travel and any other fees will be included in the firm, fixed price
10. Will I be required to supply a physical copy of the curriculum to each student?
a. No, however, physical workbooks and/or training aids will be provided to each student.
11. How would you like the recordings, on separate videos or cd’s or a continuous recording for all?
a. Separate recordings for each individual. Expect them to be available for download from the vendor’s website/platform or emailed to the individual.
12. Will the government provide facilities for the training sessions, or is it the responsibility of the contractor to arrange the venue?
13. Can you provide more details on the specific technical criteria or factors that will be used to assess technical acceptability? (Ie is a quote only sufficient).
a. Course Syllabus meeting topics addressed in the request.
b. Quote.
c. Ease of delivery of video recordings to students. CDs are unacceptable to enter our facility; therefore, are not an ideal method for delivery. (i.e. website for students to download/view their videos, email their individual videos, etc…)
d. Any previous work with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
14. Should we be providing an executive summary or past performance?
a. Executive summary yes.
b. Past performance only if worked with other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
15. What is the preferred recording format, equipment requirements, and any technical specifications for recording and playback of student presentations?
a. Nothing specific. Just available for the individual to playback and compare first briefs in the class to their other briefs. Improvement progression. Please note that CDs are unacceptable to enter our facility; therefore, are not an ideal method for delivery of recordings.
16. How will the contractor be evaluated during the contract?
a. Feedback from students on the curriculum and any administrative feedback from the government POC.
17. What is the anticipated/desired length (hrs, days) of each individual training session?
a. 6-8hrs per day
18. What is the anticipated number of participants per training session?
a. 10-15 students per training session
19. What is the anticipated total number of participants per year?
a. 40-60 (4 sessions per year)
20. Do you have resources to allow your team to practice, such as attending weekly toastmaster's meetings, and continued educational courses?
a. Yes, there is a toastmaster’s club on base. They are also required to present dry-run briefings prior to their presentations to the customer.
21. With the mention of 3 un-interrupted consecutive sessions (4 for optional years), could that entail a session to be defined as one full-day training event that covers all necessary topics, delivered to one group on one day, another group on the next day, and a final group on the third day?
a. Classes will be 2-4 consecutive days in length (un-interrupted)
b. Be taught 3 times this FY and 4 time for optional years.
c. Sessions will be spread-out throughout the year to ensure optimal participation and avoid delays in training for new personnel.
22. Is it acceptable to submit training samples to support our technical response to this RFQ?
a. Yes
23. Is it acceptable to provide multiple submissions to this RFQ?
a. Best offer only.
24. Where generally are the audience knowledge on these topics from beginner to expert?
a. Typical audience will be beginner intermediate. Most have had briefing experience militarily or a public speaking class in college.
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