QNA Set 1.pdf

RFQ H92240-24-Q-0004

Communications Workshops

Q&A Set 1

Q1: 1449 Min/Max: Is the MAX contract value account for the number of courses listed in the A-E ELIN (12 Courses) or the estimated requirement listed in the PWS Section 3 of (20)?

A1: The contract MIN/MAX is identified on page 3 “MIN/MAX” of the solicitation:

“This contract is a five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINS)/Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINS). The minimum contract value to be obligated is $1,000.00. There are NO orders guaranteed above the stated minimum. The maximum contract value is $3,950,000.00, which may consist of any combination of ELINS and quantities.”

As identified in solicitation provision FAR 52.212-1(m)(5) FACTOR 2 - PRICE, “These quantities [quantities identified within Exhibit A-E ELIN Price List] are for TEP calculations only and are in no way representative of actual anticipated order quantities.” While there are estimated quantities identified in Attachment 1 PWS, the contract MIN/MAX is as identified within the solicitation as noted above.

Q2: Performance Period (PWS Section 17.1): Is there an estimated start date for the performance period?

A2: No.

Q3: 3. Instructor Requirements (PWS Section 4.7): Is there a maximum student to instructor ratio?

A3: No.

Q4: How should we provide the pricing for online, self-paced modules? Can we include it in the Individual workshop cost?

A4: It is up to each contractor to determine their pricing strategy; however, the Government is only anticipating pricing for the specific COIs identified in Exhibit A-E ELIN List. All work identified within the PWS should be included within these COIs.

Q5: If a company meets all qualifications but does not meet the Instructor Requirements/Qualifications requirements, would it exclude us from consideration?

A5: As identified within the solicitation provision, FAR 52.212-2:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 – Technical Factor 2 – Price

A finding of Unacceptable in Factor 1 shall result in the entire quote being determined unacceptable and, therefore, ineligible for award.

FACTOR 1 – TECHINCAL: The Government will evaluate information submitted by the Quoter for this factor and will make an acceptable or unacceptable rating. Acceptable is defined as the proposed solution demonstrates that it meets all the identified requirements outlined in Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix as detailed in Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement, sections 4.2, 4.4, and 4.7. Unacceptable is defined as the proposed solution does not demonstrate that it meets all stated requirements identified in Attachment 6 Technical Submission Matrix as detailed in Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement, sections 4.2, 4.4, and 4.7. It is the expectation that the Technical quote, with supporting sample documents and resumes as described in Attachment 6, will support the assertions in Attachment 6; however, in the event of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between Attachment 6 and the Technical quote with supporting sample documents and resumes, the information in the Technical quote and supporting sample documents and resumes shall control.

Q6: Are you are seeking a vendor who already has an existing Communications Workshop, including the Communications Curriculum and associated materials, including online, self-paced modules to reinforce the training? Do you have a strong preference for a vendor that has an existing Communications Workshop created for the military, so they could use (or slightly modify) their existing curriculum, materials, online modules to teach the Communications Workshops listed in the RFP?

A6: The technical approach utilized to meet the Government’s requirements are a business decision of the contractor and are not dictated by the Government. The Government’s requirements are as stated within Attachment 1 PWS.

Q7: Is there any question deadline for H9224024Q0004?

A7: As identified within solicitation provision FAR 52.212-1(m)(3), “Question Submission: All questions shall be directed soonest to the Contracting Office and received by email NLT than 4pm EST on 23 February 2024, to allow adequate time to prepare and issue responses prior to the date and time set for receipt of quotes.”

Q8: Would you kindly confirm if this is an entirely new effort or is there an incumbent currently providing these services? If so, would you please provide the incumbent contract details?

A8: The incumbent contract is H92240-19-D-0030, awarded to Sheffield Company, LLC. DBA The Brief Lab.

Q9: What will be the contract value for this opportunity?

Q9: As identified within solicitation page 3 MIN/MAX, “This contract is a five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINS)/Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINS). The minimum contract value to be obligated is $1,000.00. There are NO orders guaranteed above the stated minimum. The maximum contract value is $3,950,000.00, which may consist of any combination of ELINS and quantities.”

Q10: Would you please provide an approximate timeline for the RFP release?

A10: The solicitation was posted to SAM.gov on 30 January 2024.

Q11: In reference to the below statements, is there a preferred learning portal provider?”

“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.”

A11: The technical approach utilized to meet the Government’s requirements are a business decision of the contractor and are not dictated by the Government. The Government’s requirements are as stated within Attachment 1 PWS.