RFQ_Configuration Management Virtual Training Questions_FA873025QB006.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for a Configuration Management Virtual Training contract (Solicitation Number FA8730-25-CFM-0002). The document contains 12 questions and answers clarifying various aspects of the training requirement, including instructor certification, training materials, exam structure, and delivery platforms. Key details include:
The training is a new requirement for a virtual Configuration Management (CM) certification course using SAE EIA 649C standards, to be delivered via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The contractor must provide a certified instructor who will conduct three virtual training classes (two in Base Year/Option Year 1, one in subsequent option years), each running 4 hours per day for 5 days in Eastern and Pacific time zones. The training is intended for CM personnel from multiple sites, with students expected to perform CM duties after completion. Specific requirements include providing a licensed PDF of the training materials to each participant, conducting an exam of 25-50 questions, and offering a certificate of completion. The contract has a 12-month period of performance, with a $15,000 cost cap and no separate Other Direct Costs (ODC) line item.
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Configuration Management Virtual Training Questions and Answers - FA873025QB006
Question #1 Para 2.1. states "The contractor shall provide an Instructor that is certified to provide Virtual Classroom instruction on SAE EIA 649C CM Certification."
Question: Will the Government please clarify the qualification requirements that "constitute/certify "an instructor to provide Virtual Classroom instruction on SAE EIA 649C CM Certification?
Answer: The instructor needs to have taken the SAE EIA 649C CM training and passed the subsequent test and be certified to instruct.
Question #2 Para 2.2.1 states "The course will address the full standard and each student shall receive a licensed PDF copy of the latest version of ANSI/EIA-649C National Consensus Standard for CM."
Question: Please confirm our instructor will only "provide a licensed PDF copy" of the latest version of ANSI/EIA-649C National Consensus Standard for CM" and there is no requirement to provide a certification for students? From whom SHALL "each student receive a licensed PDF copy"? From the Government? Will we be allowed to use 1 license and duplicate that license for every student?
Answer: There is a requirement for the vendor to provide the licensed PDF copy of the 649C training materials to each participant. We require an end of test and a certificate of completion.
Question #3: Will there be a separate Other Direct Costs (ODC) line item outside the 15K cap?
Answer: There will not be a separate ODC line.
Question #4: What is "the lead time" for when a contractor would be required to provide training classes?
How many days/week in advance will we be notified to support the required training?
Answer: Class dates will be coordinated and agreed upon between contractor and government, with first training agreed upon within 30/60 days after award.
Question #5: Please define/clarify the training objective. Is the intent of the training to instruct Engineers and Programmers to perform configuration management of a specific system they are developing/producing or is the intent of the training to instruct the students to have a baseline knowledge of Configuration Management?
Answer: Intent is to provide Configuration Management training to CM personnel from numerous AOC sites. Students are expected to perform CM duties at their sites upon completion of training.
Question #6: Will the Government require Lesson Plans to be pre-approved before instruction of the class?
Answer: Pre-approval for lesson plans is not required.
Question #7: Section 2.6 states the training materials will be emailed to attendees. We send hardcopy materials to attendees, not electronic copies.
Answer: We prefer email training materials, but hard copy is acceptable.
Question #8: Section 2.11 states the course exam should be 25 questions. Our course exam is 50 questions.
Answer: We prefer 25 questions, not to exceed 50 questions.
Question #9: What Virtual Train Platform(s) are allowed for the delivery of the virtual training? Are Zoom or Microsoft Teams an option? If not, please specify the platform required.
Answer: Zoom and Microsoft Teams are approved platforms for training delivery.
Question #10: What Virtual Train Platform(s) are allowed for the delivery of the virtual training? Are Zoom or Microsoft Teams an option?
Answer: Zoom and Microsoft Teams are capable options.
Question #11: Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent currently performing the work?
Answer: This is a new requirement.
Question #12: Will resumes of key personnel conducting the training be required as part of the proposal submission?
Answer: Resumes of key personnel conducting training is not required
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