QA_Set_1_190808.pdf

RFQ H92240‐19‐T‐0051

Communications Workshops

Q&A Set 1

8 August 2019

Q1: Is there an incumbent, or if this is a new requirement? If there is an incumbent, can you please provide the contractor name and contract number?

A1: There is no incumbent for this requirement.

Q2: Reference PWS 4.1 – “Workshops shall be taught in‐person and accommodate 10‐20 students, at various locations as outlined in section 12 below and as specified at the task order level.” How many workshops are estimated in one‐year period?

A2: An estimated number of workshops per year is not available.

Q3: Reference PWS 4.1 – “Workshops shall be taught in‐person and accommodate 10‐20 students, at various locations as outlined in section 12 below and as specified at the task order level.” How many workshops are estimated to run concurrently?

A3: An estimated number of workshops to run concurrently is not available.

Q4: Reference 4.4.2. Instructor Requirements/Qualifications – “Instructor staff shall have a minimum of

2 years’ experience teaching the above learning objectives to members of the DoD.” Would the

Government consider revising this to Instructor staff with teaching the above learning objectives to

“members of the DoD or equivalent corporate experience”?

A4: This requirement remains unchanged.

Q5: Is Attachment 6 Tech. Submission Matrix included in the 5 pages’ limit of the Technical Quote?

A5: Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix is not included within the 5 page limitation.

Q6: Reference Attachment 6 Tech. Submission Matrix – “Contractor shall provide course schedule with an hourly breakdown of the agenda for each day….” Is the course schedule breakdown included in the 5 pages’ limit of the Technical Quote?

A6: As identified in solicitation clause 52.212‐1(m)(6), All sample documents described within

Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix (i.e. tools, worksheets, visual aids, exercises, handouts, resumes, etc.) are excluded from the page limitation.

Q7: Reference Attachment 6 Tech. Submission Matrix – 4.3.1 to 4.4.2 – Most of these require sample worksheets, sample exercises etc. Would 2 samples per item suffice or how many samples does the

Government prefer/expects Offeror to include?

A7: The Government is not specifying the number of sample documents to be submitted in support of

Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix. However, the documents submitted must demonstrate an adequate approach to each of the respective requirements identified within Attachment 6 Technical

Submission Matrix.

Q8: What’s the tentative award timeline and tentative timeline to begin workshops?

A8: A tentative award timeline and tentative timeline to begin workshops is not available.

Q9: Reference PWS 10 Quality Control Plan (QCP) – QCP applies after the award and is not to be included in the Technical Quote?

A9: A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is not part of the technical quote requirements.

Q10: Requirement 4.4.1 states "Contractor shall provide resumes for instructors which demonstrates each instructor has a minimum of 2 years’ experience applying the above techniques to produce concise or brief presentations or documents for use within the Department of Defense (DoD). Examples include

AARs, LL, CAP/LIM briefs, COA Briefs, Mission Needs Statements, CONOPS, etc., that are powerful, effective, and brief, in order to increase organizational efficiency."

Will not having some of these documents (AARs, LL, various Briefs, etc.) in my resume disqualify me for contract consideration?

A10: Answers to hypothetical scenarios will not be provided. However, as identified within the referenced section 4.4.1 of Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix, these documents are examples.

Q11: How long should the online portion of the course last?

A11: The Government will not provide specific durations for the supplemental modules. As identified within Attachment 1 PWS, paragraph 4.5, The Contractor shall offer online, self‐paced modules to supplement and reinforce workshop concepts. Online course materials should be available to students outside the classroom, using either smart phones or personal computers, so students can download exercises or material for review during the course (i.e. homework), as well as ready reference to course material for future reference after course completion.

Q12: How long will the lunch break last for both days?

A12: The Government is not specifying the duration of any breaks, to include lunch. As identified in

Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix, Contractor shall provide course schedule with an hourly breakdown of the agenda for each day which demonstrates the course is 2 consecutive days in length, 0800‐1630 per day, and adequately uses the allotted time to address the course requirements/learning objectives.