Amendment Attachment 1 Q_A.pdf

Question Number

RFQ or Attachment

Page Number

Section Reference Questions Government Responses

1 RFQ 57 FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM;

2.4.1

Would the government confirm that the 10-page past performance should include both the bulleted list provided in 2.4.1 and the table beginning with “Contract Record” (RFQ p. 57) for each past performance record?

2.4.1. The Quoter’s past performance quote shall not exceed 10-pages, not including the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).

2 RFQ 57 FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM;

2.5.1

Would the government consider providing a ceiling for the total price of this task order to ensure that the Government can more fairly compare the offers?

This is not a Task Order. The Government will not provide a celling for the total price.

3 RFQ 55 FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM

2.2

Would the government confirm that the Price Volume should only contain the completed pricing template (attachment 3) and should not contain any additional documents?

Correct.

4 Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

11 3.2.1 To better inform pricing for software licensing and data processing, could the Government provide a size estimate of the target audience expected to undergo 360-degree leadership reviews for each review cycle, or offer a projected range?

1,000/yr for 5 years

5 RFQ 56 FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM

2.2.1.2

Would the government confirm that it is seeking the two-page SF 1449 to be included in the compliance volume, and not the continuation pages?

Please include the completed SF1449 as stated in the 52.212-1. There is no page limit on compliance volume section. See chart on page 54 (page 55 in the pdf)

6 PWS 13 3.2.7 The PWS states that “the draft training package shall be delivered to the Government within 30 days from review assessment report completion.” Would the government clarify which review assessment report it is referring to?

The feedback to the individual Marine taking the 360.

7 PWS 13 3.2.7 Would the government clarify “deliver training per session for government personnel;” approximately how many training sessions is the government envisioning?

5 total.

8 Attachment 3 Pricing Template

Could the government further clarify how many individuals will be reviewed corresponding to each review assessment report/briefing line indicated in Task 2 of the Pricing Template?

1,000/yr for 5 years

9 Attachment 3 Pricing Template

Could the government confirm that the requirement is for four (4) reports/briefings in August – September 2025, and four (4) reports/briefings for each fiscal year thereafter?

Reports encompass requirements listed in the PWS 3.2 Task 2. Based on SLINs 0002AA through 0002AT provide at least 250 and up to 1,000 year based on SLINs structure.

10 Attachment 3 Pricing Template

Would the government confirm that it is not requesting a specific date associated with the delivery of the training package (row 27)?

Correct.

11 Attachment 3 Pricing Template

Would the government confirm that “all deliverables (row 28) refers to training delivery only? Correct.

12 How many Marines are expected to complete the 360-degree assessment? 1,000/yr for 5 years

13 Approximately how many individuals will serve as feedback providers per Marine? (For example, should we plan on 5–10 respondents per participant, or a different number?)

The amount of respondents is unknown.

14 Who will serve as the Government’s primary project team overseeing this engagement? Marine Corps Education Command

15 How many client personnel will need to be trained on how to interpret and deliver 360-degree feedback results to participants?

There will be 5 sessions. Anticipating less than 50 per session.

16 How many stakeholders are anticipated to be involved in tailoring the assessment competencies and providing input or approvals on deliverables?

Marine Corps Education Command will be the primary stakeholder

17 The RFP mentions that all deliverables are to be completed “within 30 days.” Could you please clarify whether this timeline refers to:

a) The entire project start to finish (from tool tailoring through training), or

b) Each major phase (e.g., 30 days for tool development and approval, 30 days for assessment deployment, 30 days for training), or

c) Only the period between deploying assessments and delivering individual feedback reports?

Only the period deploying assessments and delivering individual feedback to reports.

18 Does the Marine Corps anticipate a single wave of assessments or multiple cohorts over several months (for example, a rolling schedule spanning 6–12 months)?

multiple cohorts over several months

19 Will these cohorts of 250 participants roll out all at once? Or at different times according to individual cohort’s timing?

different times according to individual cohorts timing

20 Will participation be mandatory or voluntary? mandatory

21 Will it be paid for centrally or by individual unit/cohort? centrally

22 Will the contract be IDIQ (with a maximum $$) or paid up front fixed price? This will be a firm fixed price contract with the possibility of up to four classes per fiscal year. Invoices will be processed after services are rendered.

23 Will the contractor conduct any 1:1 virtual debriefs with participants or will the USMC coaches that the contractor trains to debrief 360˚ individual reports conduct all 1:1 debrief sessions?

No. Contractor will only provide a train the trainer module. No 1:1 debriefs.

24 If contractor will conduct any 1:1 virtual debriefs with participants, how many are anticipated? None.

25 Does USMC wish for the train the trainer sessions to be conducted live (via virtual meeting) or is the train the trainer training package expected to be in the form of pre-recorded video / printed collateral (workbooks) or all of the above?

Live (in person or virtual) with the option to record the session.

26 In the past, we have utilized off the shelf products like Leadership Circle 360, CCL 360, and others to facilitate similar objectives. Is the Marine Corp open to an existing product that is customizable?

Yes

27 Is the Marine Corp office where we would support a Microsoft based office? Would you be open to a Microsoft based solution utilizing your tools and existing licensing to minimize cost?

No.

28 PWS 2.1 How many respondents does the government anticipate participating in the 360 leadership feedback? The amount of respondents is not known.

29 PWS 2.1 How many leaders are to be evaluated annually? 1,000/yr for 5 years

30 Attachment 3 Pricing Template

Can the government confirm that the pricing matrix aligns with the SF 1449? Confirmed.

31 RFQ Can the government confirm that the quantity (e.g. 250) is listed correctly in the SF 1449 for the Item No 0002AA – 0002AT?

Confirmed.

32 PWS 3.2.5 Will each leader have access to only their report or will they have access to others? Only their reports

33 PWS 3.2.5 Can the government clarify the anticipated length of the leadership report? Sufficient to address questions answered.

34 PWS 3.1.6 Can the government anticipate how many iterations of leadership surveys will be conducted annually?

(i.e., 4 rounds with at minimum 50 participants each time)

Undetermined.

35 PWS 3.2.6 Document states, “…report and briefing shall be provided to the Government within 30 days from review completion.” Is this from the close of the survey? Or post initial review discussion with the Government?

Post review.

36 General question

Is this a new requirement or has the Marine Corps previously conducted 360-degree assessment reviews? M00264-20-P-0135.

37 General question

Is there an existing contractor performing this work and are they eligible to bid on this RFQ? If so, who is the incumbent? Not eligible to bid due to this set aside.

38 PWS Task 1 and Task 2

Does the government currently use a specific leadership assessment tool and/or 360-degree feedback tool?

No

39 PWS 1.3 and 3.2 Task 2

What levels of leaders are being assessed? Individuals eligible for Command.

40 PWS 3.2 Task 2 Please confirm that the government will provide the specific levels of leadership for which the aggregate data should be reported.

Yes

41 PWS 3.2 Task 2:

3.2.4

Is it the government’s intent to receive aggregate results and for contractors to provide individual results to multiple leadership components (i.e., six F’s, leadership principles/traits) or one in particular? Can contractors assume the government will provide the most recent leadership components to be evaluated.

The government would like to receive aggregate and individual results. The govt will provide the most recent leadership components to be evaluated.

42 PWS 3.1 Task 1 and

3.2 Task 2

How do you envision the 360 assessment process working without collecting PII? Yes

43 PWS 1.3 and 3.2 Task 2, and

3.2.4

Will existing internal programs and/or preferred leadership development resources be provided by the government?

Yes

44 RFQ FAR 52.212-1

Addendum 1.1 and Attachment

3: Pricing Workbook

Please clarify how the government would like to receive pricing.

a. Task 1 – project kick off and execution activities (including delivering/managing the 360-degree assessments), along with development of the QCP report

b. Task 2 – provides 4 lines for each FY (FY25 Aug 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2025, FY26 Oct 1, 2025-Sept 30, 2026, FY27 Oct 1, 2026-Sept 30, 2027, FY28 Oct 1, 2027 – Sept 30, 2028, and FY29 Oct 1, 2028 – Sept 30, 2029). Task 2 also includes the development and delivery of the final training documentation.

c. Can contractors assume the assessments will be done in phases to accommodate all participants (250 leaders)?

Please complete the pricing template

45 PWS 3.2 Task 2:

3.2.7

Does the government anticipate a specific number of train the trainer sessions? How many participants in each session?

5. 50 or less.

46 RFQ FAR 52.212-1

Addendum

Instructions, Conditions and

Notices to Quoters

2.3 Past Performance 2.4.1 and FAR 52.212-2 Addendum – 1. Evaluation 1.1.2 Adjectival Ratings for Factors – Technical Approach

If the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) exists, does the Government still require a past performance survey for past performance references (PPQ)?

Yes.

47 PWS 15 Task 1 Performance Stds: Tailor questions appropriately for select cohorts IAW USMC guidance

Will multiple versions on the custom survey be needed for different groups of participants? If so, how many unique versions of the initial / core question set are anticipated?

No. 1 version.

48 PWS 15 Task 1 Acceptable Quality level: No more than 2 revisions from delivered products

Does this refer to potential survey design changes requested by USMC or correcting any typos, or errors found in the online survey or report outs by the contractor?

Design changes.

49 PWS 11 3.2.4 Assess results and provide recommendations to the participant that assists them in understanding the reports, identifying available resources for improvement, and develop an action plan that capitalizes the individual's strengths and improves their weaknesses

Will the contractor conduct any 1:1 virtual debriefs with participants or will the USMC coaches that the contractor trains to debrief 360˚ individual reports conduct all 1:1 debrief sessions?" If contractor will conduct any 1:1 virtual debriefs with participants, how many are anticipated?

No. The contractor will train the USMC coaches. Contractor will not conduct 1 v 1 feedback.

50 PWS 12 3.2.7 Leadership Training and Feedback: Design a training package to enable the Marine Corps to organically coach individuals in how to interpret and utilize their 360-degree leadership reviews.

This is a train-the-trainer model. Draft training package shall be delivered to the Government within 30 days from review assessment report completion.

Does USMC wish for the train the trainer sessions to be conducted live (via virtual meeting) or is the train the trainer training package expected to be in the form of pre-recorded video / printed collateral (workbooks) or any/all of the above?

Live with option to record.

51 PWS 12 3.2.7 Will these cohorts of 250 participants roll out all at once? Or at different times according to individual cohort’s timing? Or will the slots be used consecutively across the organization?

Staged roll outs.

52 PWS 12 3.2.7 Will participation be mandatory or voluntary? Mandatory.

53 PWS 12 3.2.7 Will the contract be paid centrally or by individual unit/cohort? Centrally.

54 PWS 12 3.2.7 How will debriefer training/certification be scheduled / conducted? Will there be a total number of USMC coaches to be trained at one time? or over time? or trained ad hoc or on demand? Are there a certain number of USMC coaches assigned to each cohort of 250 to be trained? Please clarify.

5 sessions with multiple individuals. Not assigned to each cohort.

55 PWS 12 3.2.7 Will there be a need for group reports / aggregate results analysis within or across cohorts of 250 participants? Would this include briefing of results to senior leadership?

Yes.

56 Would the USMC be open to allowing past performance information from the last five (5) years?

With the recent reductions in the Government, we are working to find out who is (or who is not) responsible for providing assistance when it comes to PPQs.

52.212-1 Addendum 2.4.1 states, "The Quoter should provide at least three (3) references demonstrating relevant past performance to demonstrate the quality of performing the same or similar services within the last three (3) years".

57 How many members will attend the "Train-the-Trainer" session? What experience will they have in coaching assessment results?

Approx 50

58 Will participation to complete the assessment be "mandated" or "optional"? mandated.

59 What 360-assessments have been used in the past? Contractor proprietary.

60 What are the levels of leaders who will be receiving the 360-degree feedback? Individuals eligible for command.

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