Amendment 0001 QA (4-16-2026).pdf

Amendment 0001

H9821026QA001

Questions and Answers Number Question RFP Reference RFP Page Government Response

Only the PR/Marketing, Website, and Course Catalog fall within capabilities (all with past performance). Do you have a subcontracting and/or teaming mechanism in place? It seems prudent to only submit a proposal for only those three deliverables.

Solicitation PWS

Offerors responding to the solicitation must be able to provide all aspects of the requirement as outlined in the solicitation and attachments (including the Performance Work Statement). Offerors determine their teaming approach and what subcontractors they wish to utilize and propose.

The contract period of performance is currently listed as 31 May to 30 May. Would the Government consider extending the performance year through 31 July to better align with the academic year (1 August - 31 July)?

Solicitation Paragraph 8, Page 2 of the Solicitation

The period of performance has been updated to reflect 31 July - 30 July. The 60-day transition period will be performed concurrent with full performance activities.

To ensure sufficient planning time, award will be made on or before 30 June 2026.

Section B and the PWS have been updated accordingly.

Will the Government incorporate specific contract requirements to support the well-being and safety of EI personnel in the AORs, including access to interceptor body armor (IBA) gear, the AtHoc notification system, and other essential alerts?

Solicitation Paragraph 8, Pages 42-47

Each Base Commander determines what gear is provided to contractors at their location so the contract does not specify what is and is not provided. IBA gear is in the Letter of Authorization (LOA) once a contractor is cleared to travel to the AOR.

Considering the current conflict in the Middle East and subsequent evacuations of U.S. Citizens, would the Government explore reimbursing or covering contractor costs -either as a percentage or in full for temporary lodging (i.e. government housing or hotels) and related expenses for university personnel during required evacuations?

Solicitation Last Paragraph, Appendix D

As outlined in PWS Section 3.0, this is a no-cost contract therefore there is no funding or reimbursement for costs. Lodging and travel are cannot be reimbursed.

With regional accreditation being outdated terminology, will the Government update the language on accreditation requirements:

-4.1.1.2 Regional accreditation is required face-to-face instruction - -4.1.1.3 requires something which cannot be done - "Within one year after contract award, the Contractor shall have the same accreditation granting body reevaluate the Contractor's degree programs continue to comply with the accreditation standards" (Note that PWS 4.1.1.3 was not included in the Sources Sought)

Solicitation

PWS

Paragraphs

4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.3; Page 3

Reference the updated PWS.

Class sizes are determined by university policy and not per subject. Suggest Government remove or alter this wording "4.2.3.6 Maximum Class Size - Due to a greater need for individualized instruction, maximum enrollment in certain subject matter courses shall be 20 students. These courses

Solicitation

PWS

Paragraphs

4.2.3.6 and 4.1.1.3, Page 9

Reference the updated PWS.

Questions and Answers

Would the Government consider changing this wording to "outside of this contract and negotiated separately or at a charge to the customer?" instead of the following: "4.2.16.6 The Contractor may offer non-credit community service courses, credential programs, lectures, seminars, or workshops when approved by the Government prior to any commitment by the Contractor. The Contractor may partner with other agencies to sponsor base events. This is intended to serve as contractor, public relations and marketing and does not imply an expansion of the contract scope. Additionally, these services, if provided, shall be at no cost to the Government."

Solicitation

PWS

Paragraph 4.2.16.6, Page

The Government will not provide payment for these services through the contract;

however, the Contractor may charge attendees as it determines appropriate.

May the Contractor provide additional courses outside of those specified (i.e. aeronautical, etc.)?

Solicitation

PWS

PWS and Attachment 1b.

The Contractor must provide all courses outlined in the solicitation and Attachment 1b - Appendix B. The Contractor may also provide additional programs and courses of study. Please reference the updated Attachment 1b - Appendix B.

Will the Government update the PWS language to align with modifications to the current contract and the sources sought?

Below are some specific examples in differences between the Sources Sought and the PWS.

Solicitation, PWS

Multiple Pages Reference the below Government responses.

9a Locations listed include Iraq. Request confirmation that this is current.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 1.0 Reference the updated PWS.

9b Can this section (4.1.1.3) be updated to reflect the Sources Sought and also consolidating 4.1.1.4 and 4.1.1.5?

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.1.1.2 Reference the updated PWS.

9c Per the Sources Sought, this section (4.1.1.4) is consolidated under 4.1.1.3.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.1.1.4 Reference the updated PWS.

9d Per the Sources Sought, this section (4.1.1.5) is consolidated under 4.1.1.3.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.1.1.5 Reference the updated PWS.

9e

There is only 1 EI currently in the AOR. Should this be removed?

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.1.1.8, Cooperation Agreement

This section remains.

9f

Should the Lower Level and Upper Level Liberal Arts be combined into one Undergraduate CLIN?

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.1.2.1, Academic Programs Offered

The PWS has been updated as requested. There is only one CLIN per year of performance. Pricing must be provided per Attachment 3 - Pricing Table.

9g

This section has a combination of two reports: degree completion and enrollment report. Also, please clarify what is meant by "source and total amount of tuition." Note tuition is related to a course, not a degree.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.1.2.4

This report is specifically intended to capture statistics on program completions and related total tuition costs. The tuition source refers to which of the parenthetical programs was used for the program completion. This is separate from the enrollment report described in section 4.5.2.

Questions and Answers

9h

Recommend combining 4.2.1 Education Program Instruction and

4.2.2. Instructional Delivery as listed in the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2, Education Program Requirements

Reference the updated PWS.

9i

Recommend removing the articulation agreement requirement to reflect the Sources Sought. Note, this is outside of the scope of the contract because universities have their own processes in place.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.14 Reference the updated PWS.

9j Recommend removing Section 4.2.1.7 per the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.1.7 Reference the updated PWS.

9k Recommend removing Section 4.2.1.8 per the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.1.8 Reference the updated PWS.

9l

Recommend combining 4.2.1 Education Program Instruction and

4.2.2 Instructional Delivery as listed in the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.2, Instructional Delivery

Reference the updated PWS.

9m Recommend removing duplication of Section 4.2.1.3.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.1.3

Reference the updated PWS.

9n Recommend removing duplication of Section 4.2.1.5.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.1.5

Reference the updated PWS.

9o Recommend correcting spelling of Coast Guard.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.3.2 Reference the updated PWS.

9p

Recommend consolidating these PWS sections as in the Sources Sought. Note that it should be the EI's discretion to set the class max to support academic quality and request that the requirement for minimum class size be 9 for on-site classes.

Solicitation, PWS

Sections 4.2.3.5, 4.2.3.6, and 4.2.3.7

Reference the updated PWS.

9q Recommend removing Section 4.2.3.8 per the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.3.8 Reference the updated PWS.

9r Section 4.2.3.9 appears to be a duplication of Section 4.2.3.4.

Solicitation, PWS

Sections

4.2.3.9 and 4.2.3.4

Reference the updated PWS.

9s

Should group f read "Non-USG sponsored citizens?" Also, third-country nationals was not included in the Sources Sought. Please confirm their eligibility.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.4, Student Eligibility

Group f has been corrected, reference the updated PWS. Third-country nationals working on base are eligible but must pay for their own courses.

9t

Recommend removing the PWS sections to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Sections 4.2.5.3, 4.2.5.4, and 4.2.5.4

Reference the updated PWS.

9u Recommend removing Section 4.2.5.1 text or "main campus" as reflected in the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.5.1 Reference the updated PWS.

Questions and Answers

9v

Recommend removing the text "Annual Schedule shall be routed to all ESOs, SSTAs, and receive approval from the COR" to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.6, Course Schedule

Reference the updated PWS.

9w

Recommend removing Section 4.2.7.3 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.7, Course Syllabus

Reference the updated PWS.

9x

Recommend removing Section 4.2.9 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.9, Alternative Education Delivery Progress

Reference the updated PWS.

9y

Recommend modifying Section 4.2.11 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.11, Grades

Section was renumbered but the content remains the same. Section 4.2.11.3 was removed. Reference the updated PWS.

9z

Recommend changing Section 4.2.12.1 to state "official transcript upon student's request" and removing Section 4.2.12.3 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.12, Transcripts

Reference the updated PWS.

9aa

Recommend removing the following text to reflect the Sources Sought:

"Contractor shall process drop/withdrawal…..within thirty (30) calendar days after the event."

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.13, Tuition Assistance

Reference the updated PWS.

9ab

Recommend modifying/consolidating all sections (4.2.16.2, 4.2.16.3, and 4.2.16.4) to reflect the Sources Sought (Sections

4.2.16.1 and 4.2.16.2).

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.16, Publicity and Marketing

Reference the updated PWS.

9ac

Recommend removing the following text to reflect the Sources Sought:

"For students using tuition assistance, the Contractor shall…awarded during the reporting period."

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.19, Academic Degree Completion Report

Reference the updated PWS.

9ad

Recommend removing Section 4.2.19.2 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.19.2

Reference the updated PWS.

Questions and Answers

9ae

Recommend removing Section 4.2.18 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.2.18, Course Materials and Catalogs / Bulletins

This section has not been modified. The catalogs are a deliverable not mentioned in this section in the Sources Sought.

9af

There are some discrepancies noted in PWS Section 4.3:

Appendix C which has been revised to include switching the fee in Section 4.3.1.2 from $50 to $75, and several of the locations listed in Section 4.3.1.6 are not part of the current contract either.

Recommend referring to Appendix C for Section 4.3.1 NTCS to reflect the Sources Sought and remove all PWS lines referring to

NTCS.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.3, Testing Support and NTCs and Appendix C

This is unchanged.

9ag

Recommend removing Section 4.4.12, letters k and l, to reflect the Sources Sought. At a minimum, letter k should be removed.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.4.12, Personnel Management

Reference the updated PWS.

9ah

Request mission critical language be included in PWS Section

4.4.1.6 and updating Section 4.3.1.5 to reflect Appendix A as follows:

"During periods of increased Force Protection Posture in the CENTCOM and/or AFRICOM AORs, the Contractor may temporarily relocate personnel to alternate locations, outside of those stated in Section 4.3.1.5, when mutually agreed upon in writing by the Contractor and the COR."

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.4.1.6, and Appendix A

Language has been added to Section 4.4.1.6, Appendix A has been updated, and Section 4.4.1.6 has been renumbered to Section 4.4.1.5 with subsequent paragraphs renumbered. Reference the updated PWS.

9ai

Recommend removing Sections 4.5.6, 4.5.7, and 4.5.8 from the reports and data section to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.5, Reports and Data

This is unchanged. The reports and data identified is required.

9aj

Recommend changing the wording and number of days from 10 to 15 in Section 4.7 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 4.7 Post Award Conference

Reference the updated PWS.

9ak

Recommend removing the reporting examples in Section 11.2, the report section, and Sections 11.3 through 11.5 to reflect the Sources Sought.

Solicitation, PWS

Section 11.0, Quality Control Plan

This is unchanged.