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Questions & Answers H92240-15-T-0011

1. PWS para. 4.2.4 states that government will “will confirm dates approximately 8 weeks prior to the course, and finalize no later than 4 weeks prior to the scheduled workshop dates.” Table states course iteration 1 is to be held approximately 8-11 December, 2014. Please clarify.

· Amendment 1 to solicitation updates first class as 26 January 2015 – this is a set date. Other class dates are provided; however, dates are tentative and to be confirmed with COR after contract start.

2. PWS para 4.4 and 6 as they relate to work books. These para. Talk about a single work book, however there are two courses that are to be offered (2 day and 4 day). Can the government clarify if it expects there to be two separate work book to be developed and delivered; one for each course?

· Expect one book that covers the material.

3. PWS para. 8.1 as it relates to network/internet access. Will classrooms provide for network/internet connectivity for the contractor?

· Classrooms have NIPR and students have access to get on system. Instructor can brings disk or laptop to plug in to monitors or systems to provide instruction. Members of the class have access to the network and can get internet access for the class. Instructors are not expected to have CAC cards so cannot log on themselves.

4. PWS para. 9.1. Are resumes required to be submitted as part of the proposal response?

· Per 9.1 and the submission/evaluation criteria contained within, the use of resumes is not required; however, the vendor needs to provide methodology IAW requirements with FACTOR I – KEY PERSONNEL. Per ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, the quoter shall provide a narrative of two proposed instructors’ experience and qualifications clearly demonstrating how, when and where the minimum education and experience requirements outlined in paragraph 9.1 of the performance work statement are met. Experience shall reflect the nature of the experience including subjects taught, dates of the experience, target audience, and number of contact hours. A “contact hour” is an instructional period lasting at least 50 minutes.

5. Solicitation states that contract starts 8 December, 2014, PWS states that there will be at least 4 weeks before first course and that first course is expected 8 December, 2014. Can the government clarify these dates/time frames.

· Amendment 1 to solicitation updates first class as 26 January 2015 – this is a set date. Other class dates are provided; however, dates are tentative and to be confirmed with COR after contract start.

6. Solicitation 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999); Will the government consider giving preference to accredited Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSB)?

· The solicitation will remain a 100% Small Business Set-aside w/ NAICS 611699.

7. Solicitation: Can the government provide the payment schedule for the base and options?

· Payment information is provided in the Base and Option CLIN structure, having a ‘days’ quantity that can be billed IAW PWS/Class performance dates.

8. Is this a new requirement? If not, will the government please list the incumbent?

· This is a follow-on to H92240-13-C-0009 w/ V1 Analytical Solutions (CAGE 5SSG9)

9. Will the government consider an extension to the Solicitation in order to allow our past performance questionnaire respondents time to respond by the deadline?

· Due to updated class scheduling, solicitation Amendment 1 extends the closing date to 3 December 2014.

10. Consumable products like student workbooks, guides and issued student support materials should be billed as ODC (other direct costs), and not be included in labor category. Particularly as workbooks may be improved upon for each class, based upon Govts updated needs &/or student roster specific needs. (Public Speaking & Writing Workshop services IAW Performance Work Statement (Attachment I).

· The Government is not requesting labor categories in the CLIN structure. The cost of workbooks is to be included in the cost of workshops as required.

11. Will government separate consumable support material costing as ODC?

· Workbooks/consumables are to be provided w/ CLIN structure for Workshop pricing.

12. Govt responses to Past Performance Surveys cannot be controlled by the Offeror to be completed in such a short time frame. Will Govt accept PPQ Surveys from Govt Reps within a week of RFQ submission? (H92240-15-T-0011 Factor 2: Past Performance, p29)

· The Government requests Past Performance Surveys IAW solicitation requirements (the closing of the solicitation) per FAR 52.212-1 Addendum. The Government may autonomously pursue past performance information provided if required; however, if the Government is unable to obtain past performance/ lacks the information required to obtain information – the reference will be evaluated IAW solicitation criteria as neither favorably nor unfavorably.

13. Will the government consider providing bidders one additional week before submission in order to enhance the quality of their proposal?

· Due to updated class scheduling, solicitation Amendment 1 extends the closing date to 3 December 2014.