HQ023618R0003_Q&A_dtd_18Apr18.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number HQ023618R0003 for English language services at the George C. Marshall Center. The solicitation seeks proposals for instructors to provide English language instruction across multiple concurrent courses with varying proficiency levels and student counts. While tentative dates are provided in an appendix, the actual performance periods will be determined through task orders. Offerors should propose staffing plans and qualifications for technical personnel, though up to three resumes will be initially evaluated. Applicability of the Defense Base Act is dependent on the offeror's individual staffing approach. Clarification is provided that the solicitation instructions should be followed for past performance and proposal submissions.
Questions and Answers dated 18April2018
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HQ023618R0003 English Language Services George C. Marshall Center
Questions & Answers dated 18 April 2018
Q1. Based on the tentative FY 19 course schedule, there would be times when two or more courses overlap, necessitating the use of four (4) or more instructors concurrently. However, the Solicitation indicates that only three (3) resumes will be evaluated. Will the GCMC therefore require additional resumes for approval post-award?
A1. The contractor is responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in the PWS. Prior to performing on the contract, contractor personnel who have not already been approved by the Government are subject to Government review and approval.
Q2. In Attachment 4 of the Solicitation, the FY19 Tentative dates list 3 Language for Diplomacy courses. The last course, August 12-19, appears significantly shorter in length than the earlier versions. Can you verify the dates for the August 2019 course?
A2. Attachment 4 (Course Dates) to the PWS list tentative dates in order to give potential offerors a general understanding of the type and lengths of courses that may be required under this PWS. The August 2019 Language for Diplomacy course is provided as an example only.
Q3. Are the dates set in stone or can we propose an equivalent. For example, there are overlapping date courses between June 5, 2019-August 19, 2019. May I propose April 15-31st and June 17-August 16 (same amount of time)?
A3. Attachment 4 (Course Dates) to the PWS list tentative dates in order to give potential offerors a general understanding of the type and lengths of courses that may be required under this PWS. The offeror shall be prepared to support concurrent courses under this contract;
reference PWS 1.4.3. Actual performance will be awarded under Task Orders, which will specify the required performance dates. Alternative course dates will not be considered.
Q4. How many personnel do you need us to propose?
A4. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) for instructions on proposal submission for offerors Staffing Plan.
Q5. Regarding the Defense Base Act (DBA). Does this contract requires DBA?
A5. Refer to solicitation amendment 01 and FAR clauses 52.228-3 and 52.228-4. Applicability of DBA is unique to each contractor and their respective staffing approach.
Q6. Is this questionnaire meant for contracting officers only? Or can students or teachers complete one?
A6. Refer to FAR provisions 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 which list the submission and evaluation procedures for Past Performance.
Q7. Could the questionnaire be sent to contracting officers where other language services were provided?
A7. Refer to FAR provisions 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 which list the submission and evaluation procedures for Past Performance.
Q8. How many contact hours per day are anticipated?
A8. Reference PWS 5.2 (Instructional Tasks). Each respective course lists information on contact hours per day.
Q9. How many levels are anticipated?
A9. Reference PWS 5.2 (Instructional Tasks). Each respective course lists information on proficiency levels.
Q10. How many students per level are anticipated?
A10. Reference PWS 5.2 (Instructional Tasks). Each respective course lists information on anticipated number of students.
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