DAU_LADSS_Final_RFP_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

DRAFT SOLICITATION HQ0147-13-R-0005

DAU LADSS

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9-May-14 General Q. I have a question regarding the RFP for Learning Asset Development and Sustainment (HQ014713R0005) released today on May 9. I know the question due date is 4:00 PM CST on May 16 and the proposal due date is 2:00 PM EST on June 9. Is the use of CST and EST for questions and proposals, respectively, correct?

A. Yes the questions are due CST and the proposal is due EST.

13-May-14 General Q. What is the final date / time that industry questions towards this RFP opportunity will be accepted by MDA?

A. The deadline is 16 May 2014 @ 4:00 pm CST. The Government will entertain questions past 16 May with no guarantee tht it will be anwsered.

13-May-14 Section L, 1.3 & 2.1

Q1. The PPIS forms are due two weeks before the proposals as noted at the end of Section L-2.1. That date, May 26, is Memorial Day and Federal offices will be closed. Can the forms be sent in on Tuesday, May 27?

Q2. Also, will there be a pre-proposal conference at Ft. Belvoir as noted in Section L-1.3?

A1. The government will post an anouncement to FBO clarifying that PPIS will be due 10 Jun 2014 by 2:00 PM EST as stated in Section L-2.

A2. The government at this time does not intend to hold a preproposal conference. If this does change, the appropriate information will be posted to the FedBizOps website.

13-May-14 General Q. Our company is a training company with major Army training contracts. We are possibly interested in biding on HQ0147-13-R-0005. We know that the RFP is on the street, so the amount of questions you can respond to is very limited. I have several questions. If you can answer any of these questions I would be very appreciative.

1. Is this a new requirement?

2. Is their an incumbent?

3. Can you identify the incumbent?

A1) Yes, this is a new requirement, A2) No, there isn't an incumbent, and A3) N/A

14-May-14 General Q. Will the government consider updating the NAICS code to 611710 so that SBs that are at the $14M size standard can be included in Prime Contractor Teaming arrangements. A. The government has reviewed the NAICS codes to determine the most appropriate NAICS that corresponds to the DAU Statement of Work and NAICS 611430 is the only NAICS code that represents the requirements of the DAU Statement of Work.

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14-May-14 Section L-2.1, pg 73-74

Q. Section L-2.1 states "The table below shall serve as the Offeror’s guide for proposal organization and content by volume, with associated due dates.

Proposal volume pages shall be numbered." The PPIS (Vol III) and Past Performance (Vol III) are listed as being due on June 9, 2014 along with the remaining documents, however, the note on page 75 states: *** Note that the Past Performance Information Sheets are due 2 weeks earlier than the remainder of the Past Performance Volume and the other proposal volumes.

Question: Can the government clarify that PPIS are due on May 26 (two weeks ahead of the final due date of June 9)? Also, since May 26th is the Memorial Day holiday would the Government move the due date to May 30th considering that no one will be present to accept the delivery?

A. The government will post an anouncement to FBO clarifying that PPIS will be due 10 Jun 2014 by 2:00 PM EST as stated in Section L-2.1.

16-May-14

Section L 7.2, pg.

Q. Last sentence in this paragraph implies Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) are due to MDA by the proposal due date. Please confirm that the due date is June 9th so it can be added to the PPQ Transmittal letter.

A. The proposal due date is 10 Jun 2014. The attachment will be updated with the proposal due date.

16-May-14

Section H-14, pg.

Q. The list of key staff includes program managers - plural. Does the government anticipate that Offerors will assign more than one Program Manager to this contract?

A. The offeror should propose the number of personnel which the offeror feels is representative of the effort set forth in the RFP.

16-May-14

Section L-6.1.2, pg.

Section M-6.1.2,

pg. 112

Q. These two paragraphs were revised to include a statement that ÒOnly DoD experience will be consideredÓ. Inasmuch as Past Performances are not similarly constrained to DoD experience in M-7.2, is it consistent that personnel delivering required PWS services in those cited contracts are not considered sufficient for this DoD client? While we understand that knowledge of DoD/DAU is desirable, the Learning Asset Development services described in this RFP are hardly unique to DoD or DAU. Will the government reconsider this restriction? A. No, the requirement is as stated in the RFP; only DoD experience will be considered.

15-May-14 Section L-3.10, Q. When one CD is requested, does the government mean one CD/DVD or one set of CDs/DVDs? Since Section L-2.1 says that each volume should be on a separate DVD-R.

A. One set of DVD-Rs.

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15-May-14 Section L-4 page 81 and L-10 page

Q. What is the correct name for Tab 2? “Contract Compliance Check List” or “Proposal Adequacy Checklist”?

A. Section L-4, Volume VI, Tab 2 will be changed to read Proposal Adequacy Checklist.

15-May-14 Section L-4 page 81 and L-10 page

Q. Tab 3 and Tab 4 are transposed in order in Section L-10. Does the government have a preferred order for these tabs?

A. The government will revise Section L-4, Volume VI, Tab 3 & 4 to match Section L-10, Volume VI.

15-May-14 Section L-4 page

Q. Data Assertions Listings is included in Volume VI Tab 8, but there is no reference to this tab in Section L-10. Can the government provide guidance on the information it requires for this tab?

A. See DFARs 252.227-7013

15-May-14 Section L-1.3 Q. Will any Pre-Conference type of event occur as there is still no dated provided, and we are now in the RFP phase.

A. At this time the Government does not intend to hold a pre proposal conference. If one should be held all pertinent information will be posted to the FBO websiite.

15-May-14 Section L-7.2 Q. It appears that some items in the Master Comments document have not been incorporated into the final RFP (i.e. Question 127 in the Q&A PDF Document).

There still seems to be conflicting information regarding the definition of Major Subcontractor.

A. The definitions are correct and the explanation in the Master comments log still remain valid.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. What is the ongoing role of the Learning Asset Integrated Process Team (IPT) in the development process?

A. The Learning Asset IPT developed the TST 303 content.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. Will the IPT be available to the contractor as SMEs during the course revision process?

A. While the contractor will have access to the DAU SMEs, the DAU SMEs will not be involved in performing work for which the contractor is responsible.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. Are the courses completed to date (TST 101, ACQ 201A, ACQ 201B and TST 203) prerequisites for the TST 303 course?

A. Yes, students must successfully complete these courses prior to enrolling in TST 303.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. When will the current version of all TST 303 course materials be made available to the contractor via Blackboard?

A. The government is establishing Blackboard access; offerors will be updated via the FBO website.

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15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. What format is the “Validating Learning Objectives Worksheets,” “Materials Assessment Check List Job Aid,” and “Plan of Instruction template.” Provided in?

A. The identified documents are in Microsoft Word.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. What percentage of the current course does the DAU anticipate requires updating?

A. The update will reflect the Contractor's analysis of the TST 303 content which is available on Blackboard; therefore a percentage is not provided.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. What is the reason around why the TST300 course requires updating? Is content out of date? Are the exercises old? Have regulations changed?

A. The update is in response to student survey's indicating a possible opportunity to improve the learning experience.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. Does the DAU anticipate the course length will increase/decrease? Is it a requirement that the course remain as a 4.5 day ILT course?

A1) No; A2) Yes, the course length remains as is.

15-May-14 Section L, Attachment 1 (TST

303 PWS)

Q. Does DAU have any desire to run a pilot of the revised course?

A. If a pilot is required, DAU will run the pilot; the contractor will not be involved.

15-May-14 Section J Attachment 1/page 3/3rd bullet

Q. DAU references “new and emerging e-Learning technologies to potentially combine renew and/or replace outmoded or obsolete tools and technologies utilized in learning assets” on pg 3 of Section J, Attachment 1. Please give an example of a current “new/emerging technology” that would give context to vendors responding to this solicitation. A.

Contractors should be aware of the current trends associated with e-learning and curriculum development in order to respond to each Task Order appropriately. A potential example is text-to-speech software.

15-May-14 Q. Should the small business plan submitted by prime vendors be based at the TO or the BPA level?

A. The small business plan should be submitted at the basic contract level not individual Task Orders.

15-May-14 Section J Attachment 1/page 3/3rd bullet

Q. Please define “guidebook” as referenced on page 3 of Section J, Attachment 1.

A. A book of directions, instructions, information, advice that pertains to the specific audience and subjec mattert. For example, how to use a game or simulation, s student guidebook for a particular course,an instructor guidebook to facilitate a particular course.

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15-May-14 General Q. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Missile Defense Agency via a secure data collection site.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil. Will TOs resulting from this award be T&M or FFP? And if FFP is an option, are ALL contractor labor hours required to be reported?

A. The Government intends for resulting Task Orders to be CPFF. FFP price at this time is not an option.

15-May-14 Q.Are there any planned updates to DART and/or ATLAS during the base year and/or the subsequent option years for which DAU is already preparing? If so, please provide a schedule of proposed updates, documentation of how successful bidder will be made aware of pending changes and when they are official. Also, if training on upgraded systems are required, please confirm DAU will provide them at no cost to vendors and that vendors can submit a T&M contract for that training.

A. Composica/DART is a commercial, off-the-shelf authoring tool, DAU does not have a schedule of proposed updates. There is no T&M contract for training. The same is true for Atlas. The government has no schedule of proposed updates.

15-May-14 PWS/Section 1.3.4 Q. Sections: 1.3.4.1 Certification and Accreditation (DIACAP), 1.3.4.1.5. IT Standards, 1.3.4.1.3. Privacy Impact Assessments, 1.3.4.1.4. IA Security Vulnerabilities, Procedures and Guidelines and 1.3.4.1.5. IT Standards list detailed specifics regarding IT systems' development security for which the offerors are responsible. Will the Government please describe the expected tasks under this solicitation likely to be relevant/applicable to this requirement?

A. The contractor will only provide documentation as required by individual Task Orders.

15-May-14 Pricing Q. Is the government expecting sealed bids from subs or submission of subcontractor rates as part of the proposal submission?

A. The Government is expecting submission of subcontractor rates as part of the proposal submission. Major subcontractors must submit unsanitized proposals with full cost information directly to the Government. Major subcontractors are those that contribute 10% or more of the task order 0001 cost as proposed by the prime offeror.

15-May-14 Pricing Q. Is cost breakdown to be provided as part of the pricing submission?

A. Yes, cost breakdown is to be provided as part of the pricing submission.

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15-May-14 Pricing Q. Is this a T&M labor pricing award to be used a FFP TO process? Pls clarify A. No. This will be an IDIQ contract and future task orders will be CPFF completion form. Competitively established FBLRs will be used to determine estimated cost for future task orders.

15-May-14 General Q. Who is the incumbent? Is there a list of current firms performing this work?

A. There is no incumbent, this is a new effort.

35 15-May-14 General Q. Do any of the CDRLs need to be submitted with the proposal?

A. Offerors should comply with Section L.

15-May-14 General Q. Does DAU/MDA want representative resumes for all staff in addition to the key personnel?

A. No.

15-May-14 General Q. Is there any travel requirements? Will a separate CLIN be assigned for travel?

A. Yes. See CLIN 0003 in model contract.

15-May-14 General Q. Will the sample task order be awarded with the contract? Or will this just be used for evaluation purposes?

A. Yes, TO 0001 will be awarded along with Basic Task Order.

16-May-14 L-1.3/71/1-3 Q. L-1.3. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. A pre-proposal conference might be conducted at XXXXX, Auditorium (1A110), Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, on XXX XX, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. EST for the purpose of answering questions regarding this solicitation.

Submit the names of all attendees (not to exceed 5 representatives per company) to DACFinbox@mda.mil . The email subject line shall read “Company name, HQ0147-13-R-0005, Pre Proposal Conference Attendee List, prior to XXX XX, 2014. This information must be provided in advance in order to ensure access to the conference site and adequate seating for the conference attendees.

Offerors are requested to submit questions to the point of contact noted above not later than XXX XX, 2014.

Question: Has a date been identified for a pre-proposal (or in this case, post-proposal) conference? If so, what is the date, the deadline for reservations, and the deadline for questions? A. The Government at this time doesn't intend to hold a preproposal conference. If one is held, all pertinent information will be posted to the FBO website.

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16-May-14 L-6.3/85-86/NA Q. Table L-01 does not include Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).

Should that category be added?

A. Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) is not required for this effort.

16-May-14 L-2.1/74/NA The note on page 75 states: ***Note that the Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist, if applicable, is due 2 weeks earlier than the other proposal volumes. See Section L-8.5.

Seciton L-8.5 states Offerors without an approved accounting system must submit the checklist at Section L, Attachment 9, Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist, with the proposal.

Q. Can the government clarify that the Pre-Award survey is due May 26th (two weeks ahead of the final due date of June 9)? Also, since May 26th is a Holiday, would the Government consider moving the due date to May30th?

A. Pre-Award Survey's are due on 10 Jun. The proposal will be updated.

16-May-14 L-2.1/74/NA The note on page 75 states: ***Note that the Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist, if applicable, is due 2 weeks earlier than the other proposal volumes. See Section L-8.5.

Q. Can the government clarify the submission requirements for the Pre-Award survey? Do we need to follow the instructions for the cost volume - one original plus six copied, 2 electronic copies with one original and one hard copy and one cd going to Redstone Arsenal, and five hard copies and one cd going to Fort Belvoir? A.

Proposal submission instuctions at L-3.10 should be followed.

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16-May-14 CDRL_A0003, Block 16

Q. 1. CDRL0004 – Block 16 – REMARKS. The DID does not appear to match the CDRL references.

a. C. refers to Technical Manual Quality Assurance (TMQA Program Plan is changed to Quality Control Plan. There are no references to the Technical Manual Quality Assurance (TMQA) Program Plan in the DID (DI-QCIC- 81722) or the PWS. Please explain.

b. D. "Technical Manuals" was changed to Learning Assets. "Technical Manuals" is not listed in the DID or the PWS. Please explain.

c. E. refers to Paragraph entitled Requirements, Subparagraph 2, “Content”, items “b.” and “c.” are deleted. These sections are not found in the PWS or the DID. Please explain.

d. F. refers to Paragraph 2.6 “Source data collection and control” is not applicable.

e. G. refers to Subparagraph 2.11.1, “Major defects,” items a through k are deleted and replaced as follows:

a. Maintenance procedures that ensure maintainability by DAU.

b. Section 508 compliance.

c. SCORM compliance.

d. Compliance with DAU standards and formating (i.e. Graphical Use Interface (GUI); legibility, proper formating to ensure screen size is not exceeded.

e. Technical content including related learning asset support material (e.g.

source data, instructor support packages, software/hardware compatibility, accurate calculations).

f. Incorrect, incomplete, or missing Source Files.

g. Gaming and simulation functionality.

None of this information appears in the DID or the PWS. Please explain.

A. The DID referenceis in error and should be DI-TMSS-81817 which is what used to tailor the CDRL vice DI-QCIC-81722. The DID referencec will be corrected in the CDRL.

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16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 1.

Section 1.4.1 Key Personnel/11/1

The Government considers the following personnel Key Personnel, Program Manager, Task Order Project Manager, Instructional System Designer, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as required by individual task orders.

Q. Who are Key Personnel for the IDIQ submission? Is the Key Personnel the Program Manager and then if any task orders are issued key personnel will include the Task Order Project Manager, Instructional System Designer, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for each of those task orders?

A. The PWS requires a Program Manager for the Contract; each TO should have a someone managing the effort; depending on the TO requirements, there may be ISD, SME. It is up to the contractor to propose the personnel who are essential to successful completion of each

TO.

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 1.

Section 1.4.4 Associate Contractor Agreements/14/6

All costs associated with the agreements are included in the negotiated cost of this contract. Agreements may be amended as required by the Government during the performance of this contract.

Q. Does this mean that we must enter into agreement before the award of this contract for the submission to be valid? Second, in reference to the statement “all costs associated…”, how are they to be determined if the type and amount of work is not defined within the document and no parameters for estimating the cost is provided? A1) No. However if any agreements are required to perform the contract they should be fully executed prior to the official start of the contract., A2) These are merely technical interchange agreements between the winning offeror and the associate contractors to ensure whatever artifacts are delivered can run on DAU systems.

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/7/NA

Q. Objective #1. Is the table to be interpreted to being the following 0-95% Unsatisfactory, greater than 95% but less than 100% Satisfactory, 100% Exceptional?

A. Yes

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/8/NA

Q. Objective #2. Is the table to be interpreted to being the following 0-90% Unsatisfactory, greater than 90% but less than 100% Satisfactory, 100% Exceptional?

A. Yes.

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/9/NA

Q. Objective #3. Is the table to be interpreted to being the following 0-90% Unsatisfactory, 90% but less than 95% Satisfactory, greater than 95% Exceptional?

A. Yes.

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16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/10/NA

Q. Objective #4. Is the table to be interpreted to being the following 0-80% Unsatisfactory, 80% Satisfactory, greater than 80% Exceptional?

A. Yes.

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/10/NA

Q. Objective #5. Is the table to be interpreted to being the following 0-90% Unsatisfactory, greater than 90% but less than 95% Satisfactory, greater than 95% Exceptional?

A. Yes.

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/11/NA

Q. Objective #6. Is 100% Satisfactory or Exceptional?

A. 100% is Satisfactory. The QASP will be changed acoordingly.

16-May-14 Section J, Attachment 2.

Enclosure 1/11/NA

Q. Objective #7. Is 100% Satisfactory or Exceptional?

A. 100% is Satisfactory. The QASP will be changed acoordingly.

16-May-14 L-8.8 Section IV/95-

96/NA

Q. Per page 96 of the solicitation, the Composite Cost per Hour developed on Exhibit B3 must match the FBLR entered in Exhibit B4. If this is correct then shouldn’t the CFY2 rate (located in cell C3) of Exhibit B4 be equal to the Composite Cost per Hour Period 2 rate (located in cell K11) of Exhibit B3? If this is also correct then the question is, why does Exhibit B4 request 6 years of rates when the solicitation is for a 5 year contract?

A. All pricing exhibits will be updated to reflect 5 years of rates vice 6 years.

16-May-14 Section J Attachment 1 Task order 0001 PWS-

TST303,ATE

Q. Regarding the cost and period of performance estimate of Sample Task Order 0001: The scope consists of a phase 1 (review of course instructional material and delivery of resulting recommendations) and phase 2 (implementation of accepted recommendations from phase one). Since implementation is dependent upon approved recommendations, definitive costing and scheduling is not possible (recommendations could consist of simple lesson plan updates, to significant course revisions including design of complex exercises, etc.). How would the Government like the contractor to address the cost and schedule dependency on phase 2 implementation (relying on the acceptance of an unknown number, and level of complexity, of possible recommendations from phase 1)?

A. The offeror should prepare a proposal that address's all requirements of the PWS to the best of it's abilities assuming all recomendations will be accepted.

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16-May-14 Section L, Addendum, Attachement

8/2/NA

Q. Can the government confirm what experince would be accepted as DoD acquisition experience?

A. Nominal Labor Category descriptions are addressed in Section L Addendum, Attachment 8.

16-May-14 Section L, Addendum, Attachement

8/2/NA

Q. Can the government confirm what experience would be accepted as support of DoD acquisition learning assets?

A. See Section M-6.1.

16-May-14 Section L-3.10 (Page 78 of 121) and Section L-3.11 - 12th sub-bullet of

5th Bullet (Page 80 of 121)

Page 78 States that electronic copies must be submitted on CDs. Page 80 states that electronic copies are to be submitted on DVD-R. Q. What format does the Government prefer for the electronic copies with this proposal submission?

A. Section L-3.10 will be changed to read "DVD-R".

16-May-14 Section L-6.3 (Page 86 of 121 - 4th

Paragraph)

States that the goals in the table are "percentage of total subcontract value". Q.

Can offerors assume that MDA / DAU intend for these goals to be expressed as a total of overall contract value, not just subcontract value?

A. Yes

16-May-14 Section L-9.1 (Page 100 of 121 - 1st

Paragraph)

States that the basis of estimate in the Resource Volume applies only to the resources needed to accomplish the TO #0001 PWS. Q/C. Please confirm that offerors are to address ONLY the requirements in TO #0001 PWS in this volume and not the entire LADDS Program?

A. The volume supports the whole LADSS program and will be used in preparing the estimate for Task Order 0001 PWS.

16-May-14 Section M-5.2 (Page 111 of 121 - 2nd Paragraph) and

Section J - Attachment #01 -

PWS Para 1.1, Bullet 3 (Page 3) and Section J -

Attachment #01 - PWS Para 4.5

(Page 17)

Q. Given these paragraphs, does MDA / DAU consider Gaming and Simulation its own type of asset, a learning asset artifact, or a Performance Learning Tool?

A. Given theTO requirement, gaming/simulation could be part of a training course, a stand-alone PLT, or part of a learning asset artifact.

16-May-14 Section M-6.2 Subpara 3 (Page

113 of 121)

States “performance standards in PWS Section 5.” Commeny: PWS Section 5 contains the Compliance and Reference Documents and L-6.2.3 mentions the QASP specifically. Q. Did government intend to reference Section J, Attachment 2: Learning Asset Development, Sustainment, and Support (LADSS) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)?

A. Yes, Section M-6.2 will read "QASP" vice "PWS Section 5".

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62 16-May-14 Section J - Attachment #01 -

PWS Para 1.1, Bullet 3 (Page 3)

States: "create other related learning asset artifacts (e.g., guidebooks, fact sheets, case studies, podcasts, video vignettes, software tools and gaming/simulation resources)" Q. Does "gaming/simulation resources" mean something different than "gaming and simulation"?

A. No

63 16-May-14 Section J - Attachment #01 -

PWS Para 4.2 - 2nd Paragraph (Page

17)

States: "Contractor will submit a monthly Labor Tracking Summary Report.

The report will identify labor hours, costs (actuals and projected) for each task order. (CDRL A0009)" Q. Can the Government confirm that this should be CDRL A0008: Funds and Labor Hour Exp Report instead of CDRL 0009, which is identified as the CDD CDRL?

A. Yes it should be CDRL 0008. The PWS will be revised accrodingly.

16-May-14 Section J - Attachment #01 -

PWS Para 4.5 (Page 17)

Q. Please confirm that Game/Simulations/PLTs will only be developed as part of a project (assuming "project" to mean DL, CLM, CR, or FOLE course)?

A. Delivery requirements will be defined in future task orders.

16-May-14 Section J - Attachment #01 -

PWS Para 4.5 (Page 17)

Q. Will MDA / DAU issue/award Task Orders for stand-alone Gaming / Simulations or PLTs only?

A. Individual TO requirements under this IDIQ contract are unknown at this time.

16-May-14 Section J - Attachment #01 - PWS Appendix

(Definitions) (Page 17)

Q. Can the government please provide clarification of or add definitions for gaming/simulation, learning asset artifact, and performance learning tools in the PWS glossary?

A. In general, a game has a winner/loser, or a way to "win" within prescribed rules. A simulation may have better/worse outcomes, but it doesn't have competition and rules guiding that competition. Simulations concern lived experiences, games are about winning. Learning asset artifacts are guidebooks, fact sheets, case studies, podcasts, video vignettes, software tools and gaming/simulation resources. A definition and description of Performance Learning Tools are located in the PLT Guide which is located in the Bidder's Library. At this time, the government feels the provided definitions are sufficient and revision of the PWS Appendix is not required.

16-May-14 L-2.1, Proposal Content and Organization Table, page 72 and Asterisk*** on

Q.If the PPISs are required to be delivered separately, please clarify if an email submission of the PPISs is acceptable.

A. An email submission of the PPIS is acceptable however compliance with Section L-2 and L-10 is still required (i.e., must be included on a separate DVD-R with Volume VI Contract Documentation).

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16-May-14 L-2.1, Proposal Content and Organization Table, page 72 and Asterisk****on

Q. Please clarify if an email submission of the Preaward Survey of the Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist is acceptable.

A. An email submission is acceptable however compliance with Section L- 2 and L-10 is still required (i.e., must be included on a separate DVD-R with Volume VI Contract Doucmentation).

16-May-14 L-3.10 Proposal Submission, p. 78

Q. The proposal distribution paragraph asks for one hard copy and one copy on CD to be provided to Bradley Price at Redstone Arsenal. Should every element of the proposal be provided to Mr. Price?

A. All required volumes as stated in L-2 should be provided to the government in accordance with L-3.

16-May-14 Section L Attachment 04 and Section L Attachment 5

Q. The PPISs require the offeror to provide the contract values exclusive of unexercised options. The PPQs, however, require the offeror to provide contract values inclusive of options. This will create inconsistencies between the contract values in the PPISs and the PPQs. Will the government change the PPIS instruction to request contract values inclusive of options?

A. No.

16-May-14 PWS 1.1 Specific Requirements / Page 3 and PWS

4.5 Learning Asset

Design, Development and Product Delivery / Page 17 and Section L-5.2, Page 9 of the Addendum, Subparagraph 1

Q. It appears that DAU has omitted "Evaluation" from the specific requirements to "research, analyze, design, develop, deliver, revise, and maintain." However, the Kirkpatrick methodology, which includes evaluation, is referenced in PWS section 4.5. Please clarify if evaluation is included in the LADSS scope of work.

A. Yes. "Evaluation" will be identified in individual Task Orders if required as part of the learning asset development effort.

16-May-14

PWS 1.4.1 Key Personnel, Page 11

Q. The RFP identifies Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), among a list of key positions, as key personnel required by individual task orders. In PWS section 1.4.1.4, no qualifications are provided for the SME. Will the government please provide key SME qualifications?

A. Section L Addendum, Atch 8, addresses SME qualifications.

16-May-14 PWS 4.2 Contract- Level Program Management / Page 17 / Paragraph 2

Q. Please confirm that the reference to CDRL A0009 was intended to refer to

CDRL A0008.

A. Yes it should be CDRL 0008. The PWS will be revised accordingly.

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16-May-14 PWS 4.5.2 Learning Asset Design, Development and Product Delivery /

Q. Please confirm that the reference to PWS Section 6.0 was intended to refer to Section 5.0.

A. Yes the reference should be to Section 5 vice Section 6. The PWS will be updated accordingly.

16-May-14 PWS 4.5.3 Learning Asset Design, Development and Product Delivery /

Q. Can the Government please clarify the "operation requirements" noted in PWS section 4.5.3?

A. This means the learning asset will successfully perform on the DAU learning management systems.

16-May-14 Excel Pricing Tables: Questions 31, 32, and 50

Q. Can the Government please clarify exactly what major subcontractors need to provide in a sealed package? We recommend Pricing Exhibits B1, B3, B4, B5, and B6 (excluding B2 and B7). We also recommend major subcontractor sealed packages include narrative detailing their cost elements. Please confirm that a sealed package including these elements would include the information the Government requires to evaluate the pricing of major subcontractors.

A. Section L-8 of the RFP states: The term “Offeror” in the price volume instructions is defined as and includes the prime offeror and proposed “Major Subcontractors.” Thus, major subcontractors must follow the RFP instructions in the same manner as the prime where applicable. A sealed package including the elements cited in the question is required so that the Government can evaluate major subcontractors' proposals.

19-May-14 Section L-2.1.

(Page 72 thru 75 of

121)

In the table on page 74, RFP requirement states that submission of Past Performance Information Sheets are to be an original and six hard copies plus two electronic copies as part of Volume III and are due June 9, 2014. On page 75 it states: ***Note that the Past Performance Information Sheets are due 2 weeks earlier than the remainder of the Past Performance Volume and the other proposal volumes." Q. Are bidders to submit to the Government the quantity seen in the table on Page 73 two weeks prior to June 9, 2014? If yes, please clarify the hard copy format (3-ring binders?) that the Government would like to receive the PPIS since they are to be submitted two weeks earlier than the June 9th, 2014 date. A. The government will post an anouncement to FBO clarifying that PPIS will be due 10 Jun 2014 by 2:00 PM EST as stated in Section L-2.1. The hard copy format is at the Offeror's discretion but should be consistent with the other volumes of the submitted proposal.

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On page 75 it states: ***Note that the Past Performance Information Sheets are due 2 weeks earlier than the remainder of the Past Performance Volume and the other proposal volumes." Q. Is the bidder to submit PPIS to both MDA in Huntsville, AL and DAU in Fort Belvoir, VA? If Yes, please clarify the quantity, format (3-Ring Binders, CD ROM, DVD-R) and provide Government points of contacts, mailing addresses/locations on where the Government would like to receive this submittal.

A. Yes, in accordance with Section L-3.10 in a format at the discretion of the Offeror but should be consistent with the other volumes of the submitted proposal.

16-May-14 CDRL A0003 Q. Can the Government confirm that the DID reference (DI-QCIC-81722, dated 29 Nov 2006) for CDRL A0003, Quality Control Plan, is correct? The Block 16 Remarks do not appear to align with this DID.

A. The DID references in error and should be DI-TMSS-81817 which is what used to tailor the CDRL vice DI-QCIC-81722. The DID reference will be corrected in the CDRL.

16-May-14 Section L Addendum, Attachment 1 / Page 4 / Paragraph 3.0

Section J / Attachment 1 / page 19 / Paragraph 4.7

Q. Task Order 1 Performance Work Statement lists the Project Management Plan as one of six deliverables. Section J, Attachment 1, Paragraph 4.7 Special Studies and Expert Content Support states: "In response to the Government issued Task Order, the contractor shall develop and deliver a Task Order Management Plan (CDRL A0007)..." Is it the Government's intent that future task orders will require both a TOMP and PMP? Was TOMP inadvertently left out of Task Order 1 Performance Work Statement as a deliverable?

A. No, future task orders will not require both. There was an error in BLOCK 5 of CDRL A0007 and Section 3.0 of TO 01 PWS. These sections will be updated to indicate that a PMP (CDRL A0002) is required only at the basic IDIQ Contract Program Management level and TOMP's will be required ONLY for future Task Orders.

16-May-14 Section L Addendum, Attachment 1 / Page 4 / Paragraph 3.0

Q. There are two Performance Work Statements (PWS) in effect with this RFP.

The Task Order 1 PWS lists a subset of deliverables from the overall contract PWS. There are other deliverables on the contract PWS such as the Contract Funds Status Report, Quality Control Plan, Small Business Reporting, etc, that are not listed as deliverables under Task Order 1. Is it the Government's intent that these are not required for this initial task order?

A. Those deliverables listed in TO 0001 PWS are required for TO 0001.

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Q. Is it the Government's intent for contractors to utilize the contract ceiling as the total contract value in determining small business participation for percentages and dollars? A. Yes.

Section L, Para L-

2.1 and L-4

Q. Within the L-2.1 Table and in L-4 there is mention of a Sample Maintenance Plan. In the table this maintenance plan seems to be a standalone plan yet in para L-4 this maintenance plan may be part of the CDD. In L-5.2.1 the RFP states “The sample learning asset CDD shall also address the offeror’s learning asset maintenance and sustainment approach over time…. Is the Sample Maintenance Plan a standalone document or part of the CDD?

A. The Sample Maintenance Plan is stand-alone as indicated in the L-2.1 Table. L-5.2.1 states that the CDD shall address the offeror's learning asset maintenance and sustainment approach. The stand-alone plan (L- 2.1) documents the contractor's maintenance and sustainment approach.

Section L, Para L- 5.3

Q.Since this Plan deals with the Sample Task Order is this part of the 30 page limits for the Technical Volume or the part of the 25 page limit for the Sample task order?

A. See Table L-2.1, the Sustainment Maintenance Plan (Tab 3) is excluded from Volume I page count (Max number of pages 5).

Section L, Para L- 5.3

Q. Subpara 1 states "the proposal clearly states and provides credible evidence… to effectively plan and execute the elements of Task Order 0001 to include cost, schedule, performance, resourcing and risk." Are costs associated with Task Order 0001 supposed to be included with this portion of the proposal or only with the cost proposal?

A. Only with the cost proposal.

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Section L Addendum, Attachment 8: page 1 para 4

Document makes reference to applicable fields, but does not identify what those fields are. Presume refers to the 15 DAU Certification course fields.

Q. Suggest “applicable field” be explained. If refers to the 15 DAU Certification Course fields, this should be delineated in the document (Auditing; Business-Cost Estimating; Business –Financial Management;

Contracting; Facilities Engineering; Industrial/Contract Property Management;

Information Technology; Life Cycle Logistics; Production, Quality & Manufacturing; Program Management, Purchasing; SPRDE- Science & Technology Manager; SPRDE-Systems Engineering; SPRDE-Program Systems Engineer; Test & Evaluation). A.

"Applicable fields" refers to the educational field in which the person in that labor category has education or experience. For example, a Applications System/Programmer should have a degree related to computer science, information system, a physical science, engineering or a mathematics. Each individual task orders will identify specific SME requirements.

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