A24_NGYCP_and_STARBASE_Q&A.pdf

National Guard Youth Challenge Program (NGYCP) and DoD STARBASE Program Questions and Answers

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1) Page 8: Factor One: Technical Approach. Is it required to provide a summary of key personnel within the 10-page limits of our response to Factor One, or can it be included as a summary overview coversheet for Factor Two: Personnel Resumes?

-- Yes, it is required to submit a table, as part of Factor 1 – Technical Approach, showing the labor mix.

2) On Page 10, the instructions indicate that the Offeror shall enter a Unique Entity Identifier with Name and Address. In past solicitations, we have provided our DUNS number as a means of identifying our business, as well as our IRS Taxpayer ID. Is there a different number that you require as a Unique Entity Identifier? We are registered in the SAM records already, but we are confused about what other unique entity identifier number is required.

-- DUNS number will suffice so long as your SAM record has been updated.

3) On Page 26 paragraph 2.1.3 is listed twice. Is this just a numbering error?

-- Yes, Subject Matter Expert (Senior) 2 renumbered to 2.1.3.1.

4) In paragraph 2.1, Key Personnel it states the offeror can have 5 SME (Mid-level). Is this number of 5 a limit, or if the offeror has more than five SME necessary to perform the tasks identified in the Statement of Work should they be identified in Factor 1-Key Personnel as well as in Factor 4- Price?

-- The number in PWS Para 2.1 refers to the Key Personnel. If the Offeror proposes more personnel they are considered non-Key and they should be identified in Factor 1 – Technical Approach and Factor 4 – Price. Resumes are only required for Key Personnel under Factor 2

– Personnel Resumes as stated in the RFQ on Page 7 of 33.

5) Are the Volumes related to each of the Factors? e.g.:

Volume I= Factor 1—Technical Approach Volume II= Factor 2—Personnel Resumes Volume III= Factor 3—Past Performance Volume IV= Factor 4—Price

-- Yes, see revised tables under FAR 52.212-1 for clarity.

6) Will the STARBASE Program and Youth Challenge Program operate during Summer hours?

-- Yes.

7) What’s the time frame for STEM Program and the Youth Challenge Program?

-- Each of the 66 STARBASE locations and 39 of the National Guard Youth Challenge locations operate at differing times throughouth the year depending on their specific location and class schedule.

8) Will the Curriculum that is currently being utilized need to be built upon or will we need to revamp the entire Curriculum?

-- The curriculum is continuously evaluated and subject to updates as required. There is no immediate requirement to replace the existing curriculum.

9) Is the degree MANDATORY for key personnel that has 4 years of college but did not obtain the degree; however he has the work experience?

-- Yes, the degree is mandatory.