Questions_and_Responses_number_3_Language_Instruction_Services.docx

Questions and Responses H98210-19-R-0004 Language Instruction Services

1. On section 4.0, it writes, “Review the qualifications of partner IHEs, and provide curricular models from at least three IHEs that focus on a specific language...”

1a) Does this imply that as a Vendor we must have negotiated at least 3 IHE agreements before bidding for this contract?

Government Response: No, IHE aggreements do not neeed to be formally negotiated before proposals are submitted to the Government.

1b) Is it mandatory that agreements with institutions of higher education are in place in order to bid for this contract?

Government Response: See response to question 1a.

1c) Would a Nebraska-based community college that awards continued education credits be permissible?

Government Response: Yes, IAW Attachment A DLNSEO Language Instruction Services PWS 1.0 Introduction. A community college that has been accreddited by one of the Accrediting organizations found at: https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg5.html#NationallyRecognized would be considered an IHE.

2. Section 9.2 writes, “Specific training location will be identified at the task order level, and can be anticipated to occur at IHE facilities.” We would be interested in providing online language instruction via videoconferencing for DoD staff and personnel at a location suitable for your staff. Onsite language training is also fine, however statistics show that online language training are more cost efficient - Regardless of the case, we could ensure high quality and advanced fluency either way.

2a) Please kindly clarify as to the actual place of language instruction

Government response: Actual place of language instruction shall be identified at the time of task order issuance.

2b) if there are any restrictions as to the actual place of instruction.

Government response: Actual place of language instruction shall be identified at the time of task order issuance.

2c) Could this be provided remotely to your staff?

Government response: Actual place of language instruction shall be identified at the time of task order issuance.

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