19-R-0026_Amendment1.pdf

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

P0001 2019 MAY 20

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND

NAF ACQUISITIONS BRANCH N945

716 SICARD ST. SE BLDG 111 STE 1000

WASHINGTON, DC 20374

POC: CONTRACTING OFFICER, 202-433-9158

CHRISTOPHER.SAUNDERS@NAVY.MIL

SAME AS BLOCK 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HDQMWR-19-R-0026

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

2019 MAY 07

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not ext-.ended

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF

OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATAT (If Required)

NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS $

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CON-

TRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF CNIC 7043.1.

X

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

CNICINST 7043.1, NAF PROCUREMENT POLICY

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 (ONE) copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This purpose of this Amendment is to respond to questions received. As a result, this solicitation is modified as follows:

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERS

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22 MAY 2019

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Q1. Reference list of 14 subject areas on PWS page 4.

- What school(s) or type of school do you expect to offer these courses, and do you expect it to be more than one school?

- Is CEU accreditation acceptable for these courses?

A1. A) Based on the solicitation one organization will need to be able to provide courses based on page 4 of the PWS. The actual subject areas can come from various sources but housed on one online platform.

B) Yes, the on-line learning platform shall offer a variety of Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s) or Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) from a nationally recognized accreditation body (i.e. NCCA or DEAC)

Q2. For newly developed custom, service specific curriculum and certifications, who do you expect to accredit CEUs and the certification?

A2. If required, the government would request CEU’s from a NCCA or DEAC organization

Q3. Is the vendor required to pay for certification exam preparation materials?

A3. The solicitation is to provide unlimited continuing education training and education credits through a commercially available on-line learning platform. The online courses should provide the CEU’s and not necessarily a NCCA or DEAC certification.

Q4. Can you provide the current certification status (number and type of certifications) of the 800 Navy Fitness Professionals?

A4. Navy Fitness has employees that do and do not have NCCA/DEAC certifications. The primary purpose of the platform is to provide those with NCCA/DEAC certifications with CEUs or provide courses to those interested in obtaining a NCCA/DEAC certification.

Q5. Is there a limit on the number and type of certifications each employee can obtain?

A5. No.

Q6. Does the certification have to be directly related to the employee's job? Who makes this determination?

A6. The courses should relate to the scope of Navy Fitness. The Navy Fitness program includes nutrition, sports, fitness and aquatics.

Q7. Is the vendor required to pay for retesting if an employee fails a certification exam?

A7. No, the purpose of this solicitation is to provide CEUs.

Q8. Exam prices vary: ACE charges $399 for the Personal Trainer exam and NASM charges $599. Can the vendor require the employee to take the least expensive certification exam for a specific certification area?

A8. Total number of CEU courses is up to the vendor. Offerors will be evaluated based on quantity of qualified courses and variation of qualified courses.