Industry_Day_Question_Answers.pdf

AFSLDP Re-Compete Industry Day Ques�ons and Answers

Ques�on

Document Para # / Topic Ques�on Government Response

1 General N/A What group makes up Guardians?

Guardians are Space Force Members.

2 General N/A There was men�on of some par�cipa�on by sister services- -other than Guardians, what level of par�cipa�on do you an�cipate from the other sister services?

Par�cipa�on is as needed, cannot an�cipate at this �me.

3 General N/A Is this a new opportunity or recompete?

It is a re-compete.

4 General N/A What is the incumbent contract number?

FA7014-19-D-A013

5 General N/A Is the government open to the use of an acquisi�on vehicle like GSA MAS or HCaTS?

Yes, the government is open to the use of an acquisi�on vehicle. The informa�on that the government is collec�ng from Industry Day will contribute to the Market Research for this requirement and will help with the forma�on of the acquisi�on plan.

6 General N/A What is the acquisi�on strategy?

There is no acquisi�on strategy at this �me as the requirement is s�ll in the Market Research stage. The informa�on gathered at this �me will aid in the forma�on of the future acquisi�on plan

7 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

"The contractor shall have past experience with senior execu�ve course performance within the last three years, demonstrated ability to manage more than 30 subcontractors, demonstrated experience in the execu�on of task orders exceeding $10,000,000, demonstrated ability to maintain a subcontractor/vendor work force to include Subject Mater Experts (SMEs) and corporate qualifica�on(s) with the Interna�onal Coaching Federa�on accredited Level 2 to be able to accredit CCFC coaches"

Would the government elaborate on the need to

There will be a past performance requirement, at this �me we have not decided if it will be pass or fail.

provide relevant past performance managing this large number of subcontractors? Will this be a pass-fail requirement?

8 PWS p. 23, 2.3.8, "Content";

p. 24, 2.3.8.1 "Content"

The requirement that all coaches be cer�fied at the Professional Coach (PCC) level is very exclusive. Many proven and sought a�er coaches are not PCC cer�fied. Will the Government accept coaches with 5 or more years of successful coaching experience in lieu of cer�fica�on?

What is a "proven" coach?

The Department of the Air Force has adopted ICF cer�fica�on as the standard for our Execu�ve Coaching (to include C-Suite) as well as our internal coaching cadre. Market research indicates there are ample ICF cer�ficated coaches available, and the current contractor follows the ICF standards.

9 General N/A What was the previous acquisi�on?

Competed amongst Small Business Set Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

10 General N/A When will the slides be posted or sent?

Industry Day Slides were posted on SAM.gov under No�ce ID:

AFSLDPFollow-OnFY24IndustryDay on 22 February 2024.

11 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

On the Page 63 issues concerning qualifica�ons of key personnel... but where requirements about the vendor are also stated.... it appears that the PWS is requiring that the bidder have 30 or more part 1099 subcontractors?

The requirement is for the Offeror to show that they have experience to demonstrate the ability to manage a minimum of 30 subcontractors in the last three years.

12 General N/A Is there an incumbent? Yes, Flater Inc.

13 PWS p.33, 2.7, "Facilitators"

The contractor "shall interface primarily with the AF/A1DI, who serves as the Office of Primary responsibility (OPR) for ASLDPII…." On what tasks does the AF/A1DI lead? For example, does AF/A1DI choose Senior GO Mentors? Does AFA1DI run the course with support from the contractor?

Please be more specific about the contractor responsibili�es.

The contractor is required to work with mul�ple senior leader management offices (e.g. AF/A1LG, SAF/MRL, AF/REG, and the AF NGB) in the establishment of venues, agendas, curriculum and the like but A1DI serves as the Contract Officer Representa�ve and must approve all course venues and curriculum.

14 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

Given the similarity to other senior leader (GS15+) training/coaching contracts, would the government consider those past performances similar enough to meet relevancy criteria?

Relevancy is determined based on similari�es in scope, complexity, and magnitude.

15 General N/A Will the list of atendees be provided to everyone on this call?

The Government is unable to provide a comprehensive list of atendees at this �me.

16 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

For key personnel specifica�ons in the solicita�on when you do release it, will you consider not requiring submission of resumes with the proposal? You can specify the skills and creden�als and then approve/disapprove resumes a�er award.

The source selec�on strategy has not been decided at this �me, we will take note of your request.

17 General N/A Is this a Small Business Set- Aside?

This has not yet been determined.

18 General N/A If possible, please staff with FTEs on annual basis... and not par�al FTE's with sporadic on-ramping and off-ramping.

No decisions have been made yet, but this comment will be taken into considera�on.

19 General N/A How can these requirements be sa�sfied as a team? Would the Government be recep�ve to a team approach of mul�ple companies?

The Government has a requirement and it is up to the Offeror to decide their arrangement; whether that is teaming, prime/sub, joint venture, etc.

20 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

The need to be able to manage over 30 subcontractors - more informa�on is requested pertaining to this. Would it be a team or a prime?“the contractor shall have past experience with senior execu�ve course performance within the last three years, demonstrated ability to manage more than 30 subcontractors"

The government will not dictate how the contractor will organize (team or a prime). The requirement is that the Offeror demonstrate the ability to manage over 30 subcontractors, how that is demonstrated is up to the Offeror.

21 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

Need to maybe update PWS sec�on about the subcontractors with more info and to help make it more broad and less narrow restric�ve requirements.

Please send an email to Shannon Weston at shannon.weston.1@us.af.mil and Kendal Young-Waddell at kendal.young-waddell@us.af.mil further explaining the perceived restric�ons. Once received, I will review and post the answer to SAM.gov.

22 General N/A More informa�on about the Space Force and how it fits into the contract is requested. Also, does the incumbent have special knowledge about the Space Force?

This is a Department of the Air Force (DAF) requirement so it will be providing service to both the Air Force and Space Force Senior Leaders. The incumbent is aware of all publically available knowledge about the Space Force and does not have any addi�onal informa�on. Space Force is part of the Air Force Total Force Concept and falls within the AFSLD Por�olio.

23 PWS p. 62, 7.1, "Key Personnel

Requirements"

Does the 30 subcontractors imply a lot of 1099 employees are necessary? That is very difficult for small businesses because they o�en are not able to on and off ramp those amounts of people.

The Air Force intends on reviewing and revising this sec�on of the PWS, due to the many ques�ons received.

24 PWS PWS Missing from PWS is strategic support for systemic management. Recommend Management Systems Engineering (MSE) approach.

The Department of the Air Force will not dictate what systema�c management approach will be used and is more focused on demonstrated performance regardless of the approach.

25 PWS Task 2 Task 2 could be separated as a stand-alone set-aside task.

More detail needed to respond: How many members comprise the DAFSLWG? How many individual DAFSLWG offices exist? How many SL development panels exist?

Noted. The DAFSLWG consist of government membership (approximately 10-15 personnel) from the senior leader management offices from the ac�ve duty, guard and reserves, and is chaired by AF/A1D.

The panels consist of FM/DT (2 per year), Officer 3 per year), Enlisted (3 per year), and Civilian (4 per year.

The contractor is required to provide administra�ve support (agendas, slide decks and mee�ng minutes) for each of these panels.

26 PWS PWS What’s the prac�cal difference between CORE and SUPPLEMENTAL among the subtasks? Coaching (Subtask 8) is separable and should be a stand-alone set-aside task; ICF cer�fica�on is unnecessary and will restrict compe��on.

The DAFSLDP is broken down into core, supplemental and targeted course offerings. The Department of the Air Force has adopted ICF cer�fica�on as the standard for our Execu�ve Coaching (to include C- Suite) as well as our internal coaching cadre. Market research indicates there are ample ICF cer�ficated coaches available, and the current contractor follows the ICF standards.

27 PWS PWS PWS includes a long list of topical areas to be current on, without any integra�ng concept of interconnectedness or cri�cality. PWS should include a framework for understanding and ac�ng on the acquisi�on environment.

PWS should include defini�ons for taxonomy

This is adequately explained in the PWS, specifically in Sec�on I and Sec�on II.

28 PWS PWS PWS does not describe how to establish an infrastructure responsible for CPI culture.

PWS lacks specificity.

The contractor will work with SAF/MG and A1DI on this requirement and the requirements as to how this will occur are specified in para 2.9. Task 9 – Air Force Con�nuous Process Improvement and Innova�on Execu�ve (CI2E) Course requirements star�ng on page 37.

29 PWS PWS On Task 10: Providing Emerging Requirements Flexibility: PWS is unclear when the contractor will perform as a training broker and logis�cs manager, with training material and delivery provided by third party ins�tu�ons (academia, industry, OGAs) and when the contractor will perform as training designer and deliverer in addi�on to logis�cs.

Task 10 is specific to Execu�ve Diversity and Inclusion Training. The requirement for providing emerging requirement flexibility is embedded in para 2.3.7. Subtask 7 – Design, Maintain, Analyze, Update, and Deliver Senior Leader Development (SLD) Courses. This was an administra�ve oversight and correc�ons were made to the PWS.

30 PWS PWS Does only 2.6.2. SUBTASK 2 – (ASLDS) require helicopter pad considera�on? Reasoning: For planning purposes on other tasks, we wanted to verify this requirement to properly accommodate any dignitaries, VIP, or senior GO’s.

Yes, but this is subject to change as the PWS evolves.

31 PWS PWS Is the 2.3.8. SUBTASK 8 – PLAN, ORGANIZE, MANAGE, AND

FACILITATE THE DAF COACHING

PROGRAM currently ongoing?

Reasoning: To provide a seamless transi�on for the Project Leaders in the course, we would like to perform incumbent capture of the current ICF-cer�fied coaches

Yes, the current contractor follows the ICF requirement and market research indicates there is more than a sufficient pool of ICF cer�fied coaches to meet the need for this PWS.

and con�nue to build a large por�olio of ICF-cer�fied op�ons.

32 PWS PWS Can the government provide past expenditures per course or average for sec�on 2.6.5. or addi�onal informa�on related to SUBTASK 5 – SPECIALIZED

SENIOR LEADER TRAINING

OPPORTUNITIES? Reasoning:

Up to 60 course tui�ons will be paid and supported by the contractor, but the length of �me and informa�on about the courses is not sufficient in the PWS to price and plan accordingly.

Will update PWS to give more details about the 60 total training request, to include number es�mated training request per year and es�mated length of courses.

33 PWS PWS Government provides a set ODC amount in RFP that all bidders use. Reasoning: Costs for accommoda�ons, social events, and dinners, such as the formal dinner for 100, as required in sec�on 2.5.1, and retreat style experience in sec�on 2.6.2 can have a large variance between new offerors. Only the government and the incumbent know the current average costs associated.

The ODC requirement is for the purchase of so�ware and related supplies that are cri�cal to perform the services in the PWS.

34 PWS PWS Government has ODC’s be billed as a cost-plus.

Reasoning: This allows the government to meet the dynamic requirements of the atendees of the DAFLDP. The RFP currently has the government approving all faculty loca�ons, so doing so in a cost-plus manner provides the most flexibility to the government.

The RFP has not been released. ODC costs are limited to $3,000 for the life of the contract and only cover reproduc�on, and shipping expenses associated with the execu�on of this

PWS.

35 PWS PWS 2.0 Task 3 The contractor "shall provide administra�ve support to the Government for each course procured through the contract or by the Government to include course por�olio;

logis�c coordina�on; materials not included by the course provider; management of courses through Senior Leader Career Management System (SLCMS)...." In performing this func�on, does the contractor support an AF protocol and course management (Registrar) office? If so, please describe how the contractor augments the exis�ng AF office?

No, the contractor does not support an AF protocol and/or registrar office in performing this func�on. The contractor coordinates with AF Protocol when securing senior leaders for certain social events related to courses.

36 PWS PWS 2.2.2 The descrip�on of the number of assessments required is confusing. Item a. es�mates 150-250 assessments annually.

Item b. states, "The contractor will deliver 500 assessments annually with the ability to increase in increments of 30."

Please clarify the total number of assessments expected each year.

The government will review and update the PWS to reduce confusion.

37 PWS PWS 2.3.8 The maximum number of par�cipants in the DAF Coaching Program is 300.

Historically, how many "Par�cipant Leaders" atend the DAF Coaching Program each year?

The average is 180 people trained per year.

38 PWS PWS 2.3.8 The requirement that all coaches be cer�fied at the Professional Coach (PCC) level is very exclusive. Many proven and sought a�er coaches are not PCC cer�fied. Will the Government accept coaches with 5 or more years of successful coaching experience in lieu of cer�fica�on?

ICF is widely regarded as the leader in credibility for several reasons. It sets the gold standard for coaching excellence through its rigorous accredita�on process and code of ethics. Coaches who are cer�fied by ICF have undergone extensive training, logged coaching hours, and passed rigorous assessments to demonstrate their proficiency. This cer�fica�on ensures the coaches adhere to the highest standard of coaching prac�ce, providing clients with assurance of quality and competence needed for this level of execu�ve leaders. Subs�tu�on of experience for cer�fica�on has not been decided at this �me.

39 PWS PWS 2.3.8.1 The requirement supports a minimum of 72 DAF Par�cipant Coaches per year organized into "cohorts." How many Par�cipant Coaches are expected to comprise a cohort?

CCFC supports a joint cohort of 72 DAF par�cipants, as well as other DoD par�cipants on a slot available basis.

40 PWS PWS 2.7 The contractor "shall interface primarily with the AF/A1DI, who serves as the Office of Primary responsibility (OPR) for ASLDPII…." On what tasks does the AF/A1DI lead? For example, does AF/A1DI choose Senior GO Mentors? Does AFA1DI run the course with support from the contractor?

Please be more specific about the contractor responsibili�es

AF/A1DI (or nominated SLMTs) provides policy, direc�on and oversight working with contractor on the course content to include speakers and mentors. The contractor coordinates all logis�cs.

41 PWS PWS 2.8.1.1 We request a workload es�mate associated with this paragraph. The requirement is for tailored reports/informa�on, seminars, one-one discussions, etc."

Please provide an annual average of the number and type of engagements and their dura�on.

The government will review the PWS and make necessary updates.

42 PWS PWS 2.8.1.2 The analyses are required "3-4 �mes per week." Are these delivered in writen or verbal format or both? Request the Government provide examples of analyses provided in the past.

The government will add this deliverable to the Sec�on IV of the

PWS

43 PWS PWS 2.8.1.3, 4,

and 5

Request more informa�on on what is expected. Examples of typical products or deliverables will help define the requirement.

The government will consider providing example documents in the solicita�on.

44 PWS PWS 2.8.1.6 There are several proven vendors capable of fulfilling the requirement for a Knowledge Management Subscrip�on Service, including Gartner (gartner.com). What service is currently in use?

There is no preference.

Does the Government have a preference?

45 PWS PWS 2.8.2 The paragraph specifies "up to 8 workshops annually...." On average, how many par�cipants are expected, and what is the dura�on of each workshop? Should the workshop cover the various defense industry tools, such a Primavera, Open Plan, MS Project, … ?

The government will review the PWS and make necessary updates.

46 PWS PWS 2.10 The requirement frequency is "as needed." For planning purposes, please provide the es�mated number of itera�ons per year.

The government will review the PWS and make necessary updates.

47 PWS Turnkey Classes Several courses listed in the PWS are already offered by academic ins�tu�ons or organiza�ons such as the Center for Crea�ve Leadership and Alan L. Freed Associates.

What is the contractor's role in arranging for this training?

Coordinate demand signal with SLMTs, work directly with vendor on pre-course requirements and agenda development, provide audit and analysis, manage feedback survey, conduct post-course analysis, coordinate hotwash, etc. Also work all contractual detail.

48 PWS SL TAP The Senior Leader Transi�on Assistance Programs listed in the PWS are all supported by exis�ng infrastructure, programs, and resources. What is the contractor's role in arranging for this training?

Same requirements as all other custom designed courses.

49 PWS AF Senior Leader Por�olio

The AF Senior Leader Development Program Por�olio, Jan - June 2019, was published with the 2019 solicita�on. If this is s�ll relevant to our planning, will the Government make the most current version of the Por�olio available?

The acquisi�on strategy has not been decided; however, if a por�olio is used it will be updated.

50 Atachment

General Please confirm that Offerors may modify Atachment 2 to be reflec�ve of Offeror's proposed price including subcontractors as permited by the Solicita�on.

Please fill out all atachments as provided in the solicita�on, addi�onal informa�on may be added.

51 N/A Pricing Is a rate buildup required for Subcontractors? If so, are the Subcontractors able to submit directly to the Government a

This will be further defined in the solicita�on.

sealed package with their rates?

52 N/A General Is there a historical labor mix (hours/Labor categories) available?

Not at this �me.

53 N/A General Any interest in discussing pros and cons of a Na�ve American owned 8a direct award?

Market Research is s�ll being conducted.

54 N/A General Can Joint Ventures use past performance from each member or only for work completed by the JV?

This will be further defined in the solicita�on.

55 PWS 2.2.2, Subtask 3 The PWS in 2.2.2 SUBTASK 3 -

SUPPORT FOR COMPETENCY

ASSESSMENT calls out Hogan Development Survey and Leadership Circle Profile?

Would the government consider adding VIZEON as an acceptable tool? Would the government at least consider saying "or other viable assessment tools" as well as those men�oned?

The government will review the PWS and make necessary updates.

56 N/A General Would the Government like a more detailed presenta�on on VIZEON than what could be presented in 30 minutes?

No, thank you.

57 PWS Task 3 Are you able to influence the subject mater of the prime integrator's delivered course beyond a described in the PWS (e.g., Task 3: Subtasks 5, 6, &7)?

The PWS states what must be included but no limita�ons.

58 PWS Task 4 Are you able to authorize directed subcontrac�ng for any of the Task 3 subtasks?

Directed subcontrac�ng is not authorized unless specifically addressed in the coopera�ve agreement project.

59 PWS Task 5 Task 3, Subtask 6 refers to the administra�on of a personality assessment (Hogan Development Survey). Are you amenable to an alterna�ve assessment tool (e.g., Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI))?

Yes, those were provided as examples. The government will review the PWS and make necessary updates.