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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for federal contract solicitation H9242126QE041 issued by United States Special Operations Command for Advanced Technical Training services. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared under FAR Part 12, set-aside for small business concerns, with a questions deadline of 1600 EST on 7 September 2026. This is not a new contract; the incumbent contractor is TOUCHPOINT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC under contract H92421-25-P-E002. The government will award one vendor and requires offerors to quote the complete set of all CLINs; partial pricing submissions will be deemed non-responsive. The period of performance begins 30 September 2026 and extends through 29 September 2030 with a potential six-month extension, with the solicitation serving as the controlling document for all dates.

The training courses span diverse technical domains including virtual machine administration, Harris Level III radio systems (AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-158, AN/PRC-163, AN/PRC-167), TrellisWare and Silvus radio systems, Tampa Microwave equipment, rough terrain container handling, ATV/UTV maintenance, generator maintenance, cyber awareness and threat mitigation, MANET administration, Raspberry Pi programming, IPC certification, analog electronics, operations contract support, and executive leadership development. All courses are intended for in-person delivery at vendor locations, except certification courses which may be conducted virtually at government discretion; government equipment and test equipment will be provided as needed. The prime contractor must be responsible for all work and perform at least 50 percent of the contract work. Resumes and letters of commitment are required for proposed instructors and personnel. Certification exam vouchers and fees must be included in fixed-price CLIN pricing. Security requirements including facility clearance will be coordinated with the awarded contractor post-award, with applicable DD Form 254 documentation provided by the government as required.

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H92421-26-Q-E041 Questions deadline:1600 EST 7 Sep 2026

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Q: Do you have a current version of the PWS that you can share?

A: PWS has been attached.

Q: We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A: This is not a brand new contract. H92421-25-P-E002 is the current contract in place.

Q: Just wanted to ask if there is an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement. If any, please provide the contractor's name and contract number. Thank you.

A: This is not a brand new contract. H92421-25-P-E002 is the current contract in place. Current contractors’ is TOUCHPOINT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC

Q: Regarding Sections 10.3(iv) and 1.2.2(iv) of Solicitation H9242126QE041, please clarify whether the requirement to demonstrate a minimum of two years of corporate experience planning meetings/events must be satisfied exclusively by the prime offeror. May the offeror satisfy this requirement using the corporate experience of a proposed first-tier subcontractor or teaming partner that will perform a substantial or critical portion of the contract? If subcontractor or teaming-partner experience is permitted, please confirm what documentation is required, such as a teaming agreement, letter of commitment, description of responsibilities, workshare percentage, and relevant project references.

A: The government does business directly with Prime Contractors. PRIME CONTRACTOR MUST BE Responsible for all.

NOTE- Based on the statement “subcontractor or teaming partner that will perform a substantial or critical portion of the contract”, please ensure you are in compliance with the Subcontracting for small businesses Act. The Prime must complete at least 50% of the work done.

Q: There’s a requirement for resume and letter of commitment; however, key personnel are not mentioned. May I please request you to clarify this for us?

A: Resumes and letters of commitment are required for proposed instructors/personnel who will perform the training.

Q: Are you planning on awarding multiple awards for the training or are you hoping to utilize 1-vendor?

A: We will be awarding one vendor.

Q: Section M, Subfactor 3 references two notional/sample Task Orders provided as detailed SOO attachments. We do not see those attachments in the current solicitation package. Could the Government please provide or identify them?

A: These documents are not attachments the government provides. Industry was expected to provide past task orders completed however, to eliminate the confusion, the government has removed 1.2.3(i) from section M.

Q: PWS 6.12 requires the vendor to obtain a Facility Clearance prior to the start of performance and references an attached DD254. We do not see the DD254 in the current package. Could the Government provide the DD254 and clarify whether the prime offeror must already possess the required FCL at time of proposal/award, or whether obtaining it after award but prior to performance is acceptable?

A: Facility clearance requirements will be coordinated with the awarded contractor. The Government will provide applicable security documentation as required.

Q: The PWS and solicitation schedule appear to contain different period-of-performance dates. Please confirm the controlling base and option-period dates for pricing.

A: The Solicitation is the is the controlling factor for dates.

Q: Could you please clarify whether offerors may submit quotes for a subset of the training CLINs for which they are qualified to deliver, or whether the Government requires one offeror to quote the complete requirement/all CLINs?

A: The government requires offerors to quote the entirety of the CLINs. Quotes received with only partial pricing will be determined non-responsive.

Q: CLIN 0010- Virtual Machine- Please provide more info. Is there a specific vendor or course or certification you have in mind?

A: Virtual Machine training should provide foundational through intermediate instruction on virtualization, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting. No specific vendor certification is required unless identified by the Government.

Q: For Harris Level 3- What piece of equipment would you like a course for? Additionally, test equipment is needed to conduct a MX class at a customer location. Do you already have some test equipment?

A: Harris Level III training will support AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-158, AN/PRC-163, and AN/PRC-167 systems within the Falcon II/III family. Government equipment/test equipment can be provided.

Q: CLIN 0030- Rough Terrain Container Handling course requires equipment. Who’s equipment will we be using?

A: Government equipment can be provided for Rough Terrain Container Handling training.

Q: Please provide or identify the missing Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the two notional/sample SOO Task Order attachments referenced in Sections L and M.

A: The PWS has been posted with solicitation in SAM. The sample Task Order requirement has been removed from section M.

Q: For certification courses, are exam vouchers / certification exam fees required to be included in the FFP CLIN price?

A: Yes

Q: Please confirm which courses are required in person, virtual, or may be delivered either way, and identify any course-specific performance locations.

A: All courses are intended to be conducted in person at vendor locations. Certification courses may be conducted virtually at the Government's discretion.

Q: Please confirm the intended ordering-period structure, as the CLIN schedule shows the base year plus option years through 29 Sep 2030 and a potential six-month extension, while one price-evaluation sentence references "all five (5) years."

A: The solicitation is the controlling factor for all dates. Dates can be found on pg 76- 109 in the posted solicitation.

Q: Will a DD Form 254 be issued with this solicitation or at award? If so, what is the required Facility Clearance level and the required level of personnel clearances?

A: Applicable security requirements and DD Form 254 requirements will be coordinated with the awarded contractor.

Q: Is an active Facility Clearance required at the time of award, or may the successful offeror obtain an FCL post-award under Government sponsorship, given that DCSA requires a sponsoring contract or DD Form 254 before an FCL package can be initiated?

A: Facility clearance requirements will be coordinated with the awarded contractor.

Q: The period of performance begins 30 September 2026, sixteen days after the quote due date. Where an offeror does not currently hold an FCL, will the Government accept CAC-level vetting and escorted access for instructor personnel during the initial period while sponsorship is processed?

A: Access and security requirements will be coordinated with the awarded contractor based on the location and training requirement.

Q: Non-Standard Communication: Please identify the specific communication systems, equipment, frequencies, protocols, and operational environment that must be covered in this course.

A: Non-Standard Communication training will focus on non-standard/tactical communication systems, integration, configuration, employment, and troubleshooting.

Q: Secure Traveler: Please clarify whether Secure Traveler is a general cybersecurity and OPSEC awareness course or a specific government program, and identify the required policies, standards, devices, and learning objectives.

A: Secure Traveler is intended to address cybersecurity, OPSEC, secure communications, device security, and best practices while traveling.

Q: Executive RTO: Please confirm what "Executive RTO" means in this RFQ and provide the required course objectives, intended audience, delivery level, and expected outcomes.

A: Executive RTO is intended for personnel supporting executive command teams and will focus on Radio Telephone Operator fundamentals, secure traveling communications procedures, capabilities, and operational employment.

Q: RAS Pi Course: Please confirm whether "RAS Pi Course" refers to Raspberry Pi training and specify the student skill level, required hardware, software, programming language, labs, and final projects.

A: Yes. RAS Pi refers to Raspberry Pi training. Training will include basic configuration, Linux, networking, programming, hardware integration, and hands-on practical exercises.

Q: MANET Administrator Course: Please identify the specific Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) system, equipment, and software this course must cover, the required administrator-level competencies, hands-on lab requirements, and any vendor-specific or security certification requirements.

A: MANET Administrator training will cover configuration, administration, network management, integration, and troubleshooting of MANET systems.

Q: Cyber Environmental Awareness and Protection: Please clarify the scope and required learning objectives for this course, including whether it aligns with an existing DoD cybersecurity awareness curriculum, the intended audience, instructional hours, and delivery format.

A: Training will address cyber environmental awareness, protection of systems and information, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and appropriate protective measures at the tactical edge.

Q: Cyber Threat Mitigation: Please confirm the required scope and depth of this course, including whether it aligns with a specific certification or DoD curriculum, the intended audience and skill level, instructional hours, and any hands-on lab requirements.

A: Training will address identification and mitigation of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, system hardening, and practical threat-mitigation techniques.

Q: IT Leaders Coaching: Please clarify the intended scope, audience, and objectives of this course, including whether it is intended as leadership development, executive coaching, or a specific certification-aligned curriculum, and specify the required instructional hours and delivery format.

A: IT Leaders Coaching is intended as leadership and professional development for personnel serving in or preparing for IT leadership positions.

Q: Generator Maintainer Course: Please provide the generator manufacturer, model, fuel type, power range, maintenance level, required tools, technical manuals, hands-on tasks, and student assessment requirements.

A: Generator Maintainer training will focus on commercial 3KW and 5KW diesel and gasoline generators. Training will include operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repair.

Q: ATV/UTV Maintainer Course: Please identify the ATV/UTV manufacturers and models, required maintenance level, tools and facilities, hands-on repair tasks, safety content, and whether operator training is also required.

A: ATV/UTV Maintainer training will focus on commercial ATV/UTV platforms and include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, basic repair, and safety. Specific models may vary based on Government inventory.

Q: Rough Terrain Container Handling: Please identify the exact rough-terrain container-handling equipment model, required operator qualification, classroom and hands-on hours, training location, load-handling exercises, and licensing or performance-test requirements.

A: Government equipment can be provided. Training will include classroom and hands-on instruction in safe operation, load handling, equipment inspection, and practical performance.

Q: Operations Contract Support (OCS): Please specify the applicable DoD service, current OCS doctrine and references, course level, target audience, security requirements, instructional hours, and required practical exercises or assessments.

A: OCS training will provide instruction on Operations Contract Support fundamentals, planning, integration, management, and applicable DoD policies and doctrine.

Q: Harris Level III Maintainer: Please identify the exact L3Harris radio or communication-system model, required Level III maintenance tasks, technical manuals, test equipment, security restrictions, OEM authorization requirements, and hands-on assessments.

A: Harris Level III Maintainer training will support AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-158, AN/PRC-163, and AN/PRC-167 systems within the Falcon II/III family. Government equipment/test equipment can be provided.

Q: Trellisware Radio Training: Please identify the specific Trellisware radio system, model, and software version this course must cover, the required level of training (operator, maintainer, or administrator), and whether OEM authorization or vendor-specific certification is required to deliver this training.

A: TrellisWare training will focus on operation, configuration, administration, integration, and troubleshooting of TrellisWare radio systems.

Q: Silvus Radio Training: Please identify the specific Silvus radio system, model, and software version this course must cover, the required level of training (operator, maintainer, or administrator), and whether OEM authorization or vendor-specific certification is required to deliver this training.

A: Silvus training will focus on operation, configuration, administration, integration, and troubleshooting of Silvus radio systems.

Q: Tampa Microwave: Please identify the specific Tampa Microwave equipment, system, or product line this course must cover, the required level of training, and whether OEM authorization is required to deliver this training.

A: Tampa Microwave training will focus on operation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Government-owned Tampa Microwave systems. Specific equipment will be identified based on Government requirements.

Q: IPC Certification: Please identify the exact IPC standard and revision required, such as J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or IPC-7711/7721, and clarify whether certified training, testing, materials, practical work, and credential fees are required.

A: IPC certification requirements will be based on the applicable IPC standard required by the Government. Training, testing, materials, practical exercises, and certification fees shall be included when certification is required.

Q: Analog Basics: Please specify the intended student level, required analog-electronics topics, instructional and laboratory hours, test equipment, hands-on projects, prerequisite knowledge, and assessment requirements.

A: Analog Basics is an introductory electronics course covering basic electrical theory, analog components, circuits, test equipment, troubleshooting, and hands-on practical exercises.

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