Attachment 6 Questions _ Answers.pdf

RFP Number M00264-25-R-0014 Solicitation

Section Comment/Question Answer PWS

Change Yes/No?

1 Attachment 2 Past Performance Questionnaire

Please clarify who is responsible for filling out the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), specifically: the requirement description:

"Describe how the scope is relevant to this requirement, Describe how the size is similar to this requirement, Describe how the complexity is similar to this requirement". Please confirm that the contractor is to complete the description of the three describe items prior to sending out the PPQ?

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph 6.5.2 states "The offeror shall complete a “Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)” (Attachment 2) for each reference."

n/a

2 RFP 6.5.2 &

Attachment 2 Past Performance Questionnaire

Please clarify if the completed PPQ attachments 2 are either in addition to or do they replace the

Please review the RFP instructions, including but not limited to the following:

6.1 Table stating the number of pages allowed for the Factor 2: Past Performance volume is 35 pages.

n/a standard past performance narrative?

6.5.1 Identify up to three recent and relevant contracts performed within the past five (5) years from the date the solicitation was released.

6.5.2 The offeror shall complete a “Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)” (Attachment 2) for each reference. For additional information regarding a particular reference beyond that which will fit on the form, the offeror may continue onto another sheet of paper.

3 RFP 6.5.3 Please clarify if CPARS are acceptable to submit in lieu of PPQ/APPQs, or confirm if both are required.

A PPQ must be completed for each reference, per 6.5.3 of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. If CPARS reports are available, the latest CPARS report must accompany the PPQ. APPQs are only necessary for those references that do not have a CPARS (see paragraph 6.5.3) n/a

4 Attachment 5 PWS Section 1.2.1

In the note, a sixth MISTC is tentatively for GUAM. Would the government clarify if offerors should include this location and its potential staffing requirements in their technical approach?

MISTC Guam is no longer tentatively planned. PWS para. 1.2.1 will be revised to reflect this change.

yes

5 RFP 6.1 (2nd Paragraph)

In reviewing 6.1; "The offer shall be prepared so that, when printed, the offer meets the format requirements.

The offer submitted via email shall be compatible with and capable of being opened in Microsoft Office 2010 or earlier, or Adobe Acrobat. All documentation shall be provided in Microsoft Word format, except for the following exceptions:

documents requiring signature shall be provided in PDF;

supporting price information shall be provided in Microsoft Word and Excel format (completed pricing template and basis of estimates). All spreadsheets shall be in Microsoft Excel (MS Excel 2013 or earlier) format such that each mathematical

Per the instructions at paragraph 6.1, the offer submitted via email shall be compatible with and capable of being opened in Microsoft Office 2010 or earlier.

equation is obvious.

No fields shall be password protected."

Please confirm that this requirement for MS office 2010 is a current valid requirement or just an inadvertent holdover from previous request for proposal.

6 RFP 6.3.3 OCI Mitigation Plan - The Solicitation states that the offeror required to submit an OCI mitigation plan.

Is this a requirement for only the Prime Contractor, or should an OCI mitigation plan be submitted for each subcontractor?

Please refer to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, including but not limited to paragraph 6.3.3, which provides in part that an OCI mitigation plan is required if an OCI exists or is anticipated.

n/a

7 RFP 6.4.1 The Technical Approach requires the offeror provide a staffing plan. Would the Government be willing to provide the level of effort at each location in support of the current contract?

The PWS Appendix A, Exhibit TEEP for the MISTCs and MOCTT;

Appendix B MOCTT and MISTC Course List; and Appendix F, Exhibit C2TECOE, MSTP Facilities and Equipment Diagrams provide adequate information to determine a staffing plan. Work force development planning assumptions are provided in the following PWS paragraphs: PWS para's.3.2.1, (e), (1) & (2); 3.2.2, (c), (3); 3.2.2, (e), (1); 3.2.3, (c), (2) & (3); 3.2.3, (e), (3); 3.2.4, (e), (1); and 3.3, (b), (2).

no

8 Pricing Template

Does the Government expect other direct costs (ODCs) in support of the PWS?

If so, would the Government consider adding separate ODC CLINs with separate ceiling plugs, so that all offerors use the same figures in their response?

The Government does not expect any other direct costs (ODCs) for this requirement.

n/a

9 Pricing Template

Escalation - Will the Government determine what escalation rate offerors should use when calculating option periods? If so, what rate has the Government determined we should use?

The Government will not determine the escalation rate for offerors to use when calculating option periods.

n/a

10 ADDENDUM

TO FAR

52.212-1, Para

6.4.1 on Page

The referenced section states, "The Offeror shall provide a staffing plan demonstrating the qualifications and capabilities, such as personnel clearance level (Top Secret/Secret), experience, training, The government does not require names of individuals. no and education for each proposed individual ..." Does the Government require named individuals for each position identified in the staffing plan or do you only require qualifications, certifications, etc. for each identified position?

11 ADDENDUM

TO FAR

52.212-1, para

6.1 on page 59 & Attachment 2 Past Performance Questionnaire

The solicitation provides a requirement of 12-point font, Times New Roman for text material. Attachment 2 contains formatted narrative sections that do not meet this requirement. Should we retain the Attachment 2 formatting or change the font to 12-point, Times New Roman?

Please retain the Attachment 2 font size as issued with the solicitation.

12 Attachment 5

MOSS

Performance Work Statement

Many of the personnel requirements state “The contractor must already be trained in the Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design (MCISD)/System Approach to Training and Education (SATE) and Risk Management/.” This heavily supports the incumbent since this is not a common certification for personnel not performing on the current task order and eliminates competition from very qualified companies that are performing great USMC Training efforts but do not have the specific

MCISD/SAFE

training. Would the government make this within 120 days of commencement of work to allow time for this training?

The government does not intend to change the SATE requirement. However, The PWS will be revised to state the contractor shall have an understanding of SATE. Note:

NAVMC 1553.1A, Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and Education (MCISD/SATE) is available for download at:

https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic- Library-Display/Article/1044650/navmc-15531a/.

Yes, PWS Paragraph Changes:

Delete:

3.2.1, (d), (2) 3.2.2, (d), (2) 3.2.3, (d), (2) 3.2.4, (d), (2) 3.3, (d), (1)

And revised, moved to PWS para:

3.2.1, (b), (6) 3.2.2, (b), (14) 3.2.3, (b), (11) 3.2.4, (b), (14) 3.3, (b), (8)

13 Attachment 5

MOSS

Performance Work Statement

Many of the personnel requirements state “The contractor must already have successfully completed a military or commercial equivalent basic instructor course and curriculum development course within the previous three years (commercial equivalent instructor and curriculum certificati on courses consist of

(a) college or university on-line or resident certification courses; or (b) private company on-line or resident certification courses; or (c) Marine Corps Cetner for Learning and Faculty Development (CLFD) “Facilitating Learning Experience Course” (FLEX) and “Designing Learning experience Course

The PWS will be revised from 3-years to 5-years and specific reference to Marine Corps schools removed and changed to any military or commercial instructor or curriculum development school equivalent. .

Yes, PWS Paragraph Changes:

3.2.1, (d), (2) 3.2.2, (d), (3) 3.2.3, (d), (2) 3.2.4, (d), (3) 3.3, (d), (1)

(DLEC) or (d) previous public or private school teaching certification.” This once again provides the incumbent with significant advantage since many SDVOSB companies have training personnel with military experience and instructor courses but all are outside the three year requirements and the (b), (c) and (d) are not a common certification for the majority of personnel with the experience of training in the field.

Request the government review and consider removing the within 3 year requirement since most of that training is one and done.

14 3.2.2(d)(4).

MISTC C2

Systems and

COC

Instructional Services

The PWS states: “The contractor must already have successfully completed a military or commercial equivalent basic instructor course and curriculum development course…”. If a contractor is hired only as an instructor is the contractor still required to show successful completion of a curriculum development course?

No, the contractor does not have to show successful completion of a curriculum development training course if the individual is as an instructor only. The PWS will be revised.

Yes, PWS Paragraph Changes:

3.2.2, (d), (3)

15 3.1.1(d)

MAGTF

Operations Center Training Team

(MOCTT)

Training Support Services

Personnel requirements call for:

Microsoft Office Specialist Master certification, proficient use of Adobe FrameMaker and Expert knowledge in the Navy/Marine Corps Correspondence Manual. Does this requirement apply to all members of the team?

As it pertains to PWS para. 3.1.1(d), the Microsoft O365, Adobe Framemaker certifications, and expert knowledge in the Navy/Marine Corps Correspondence Manual is not required for all MOCTT personnel. Please note: the PWS and Appendix D, the Contract Deliverables List will be revised to reflect where the deliverable is in O365 and Adobe Framemaker will be removed.

Yes, PWS Paragraph Changes:

3.1.1, (d), (3), and Appendix D, Format (using O365) column

16 General Solicitation Question

Period of Performance

– The base and option periods appear to be one year each. Please confirm whether there is a transition period before 15 April 2026, and if transition activities are billable.

There is no transition period n/a

17 General Solicitation Question

Labor Categories – Will the Government provide a crosswalk between PWS tasks and expected labor categories/qualificatio ns to align with Service Contract Labor Standards?

No. n/a

18 ADDENDUM

TO FAR

52.212-1, Section 6.1

The RFP states "All documentation shall be provided in Microsoft Word format, except for the following exceptions:

documents requiring signature shall be provided in PDF;

supporting price information shall be provided in Microsoft Word and Excel

Please reference the applicable PWS section for submission criteria. n/a format (completed pricing template and basis of estimates)."

Can the Government please confirm that "documentation" as used in this paragraph refers to Volume 1 Compliance Documentation?

19 ADDENDUM

TO FAR

52.212-1, Section 6.1

The "inclusion of title/cover pages, tables of content, appendices, references, glossaries" in the total page count means the effective page count to describe our technical approach and past performance are approximately 40 pages and 25 pages, respectively. This is insufficient for offerors to provide a compliant and compelling response to the RFP requirements for these two critical volumes, so will the Government please consider removing the

The Government will increase the page count for Volume 2 to 60 pages and Volume 3 to 35 pages inclusive of the title/cover pages, tables of content, appendices, references, and glossaries.

title/cover pages, tables of content, appendices, references, glossaries from the page count limit?

20 Section 3.1 –

MOCTT

Security Requirements

– MOCTT instructors require Top Secret/SCI clearances (PWS 4.11/4.12). Will the Government allow interim TS/SCI clearances at contract start?

The Government will allow interim TS clearances at contract start.

TS/SCI clearances require final government adjudication.

no

21 Section 3.1 –

MOCTT

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master Certification – PWS 3.1.1(d)(2) requires this within 90 days of contract start.

Is this requirement applicable to all contractor personnel, or only those supporting documentation tasks?

No, the Microsoft Master Certification in not required for any contract personnel. The PWS will be revised to reflect the contractor must be proficient in the use of O365.

Yes, PWS Paragraph Changes:

3.1.1, (d),

(3) & Appendix D, (Adobe Framemaker removed)

22 Section 3.1 –

MOCTT

Response Cell Support

– Please clarify whether Response Cell personnel must be contractor-provided only, or can contractor staff dual-hat as instructors and Response Cell support during exercises.

The contractor must provide Response Cell capability from their available contractor staff including dual-hatting personnel.

no

23 Section 3.2 –

MISTC

Instructor Certification Timeline

– The PWS requires MISTC instructors to be certified within four months. Will previously certified instructors (within the past three years) be accepted “as-is,” or will recertification still be required?

Per para 3.2.2, (e), (2) of the PWS, instructor certifications for courses awarded to contractor employees within the twelve months prior to the effective date of the contract period of performance remain valid.

24 Section 3.2 –

MISTC

Curriculum Development – The PWS references use of MCTIMS. Will the Government provide system access and training for contractor personnel upon award?

Yes. the government will provide MCTIMS system access and training for contractor personnel upon award.

no

25 Section 3.2 –

MISTC

BSTEX Execution – The PWS (3.2.3) requires MISTC contractor instructors to lead at Okinawa and 29 Palms. Does the Government anticipate any rotational sharing of lead instructor duties with GS-13 or SNCO staff?

The government requires lead contractor instructors at MISTC Okinawa and MISTC 29 Palms. When the active duty Marine SNCO and/or GS employee(s) are trained and certified, then the contractor can expect “rotational sharing of the lead instructor duties.”

no

26 Section 3.4 – C2 Systems Analysis

Emergent Technology

– The PWS references contractor support for emergent technologies and beta software (3.4(b)(7)-(9)). Will funding for contractor participation in external program

Contractor travel (when authorized by the government) required for emergent C2 system technologies and software is funded by the government under the contract travel CLIN.

office training/testing events be covered under the Travel

CLIN?

27 Section 3.4 – C2 Systems Analysis

POM Input – The PWS tasks contractors with drafting POM exhibits. Please clarify the expected level of contractor involvement—will contractor drafts be advisory only, or formally staffed as government deliverables?

The contractor should expect to prepare professional government deliverables for formal staffing.

no

28 Section 3.5 – C2 Systems & Networks

DoD 8570 Baseline Certification – PWS requires IA Technical Level II certifications (e.g., Security+). Is there flexibility for personnel to attain this certification within 60 days of contract start, or must they be certified before onboarding?

Yes, the government will allow the contractor 60-days to accomplish the IA certification. The PWS will be revised to reflect this change.

Paragraph Change:

3.5(d)(2)

29 Section 3.5 – C2 Systems & Networks

Help Desk Response Time – PWS 3.5(c)(2) requires contractor response within 24 hours. Please clarify whether this applies to all MISTC sites worldwide, and if remote support is acceptable or if in-person presence is required.

The government requires contractor help desk response in 24 hours. Remote responses are acceptable, in the Government’s discretion, depending on the severity of the situation.

no

30 General Requirements & Travel (Section 4.0)

Travel Approvals – The PWS requires COR pre-approval of all travel. Will the Government provide an annual TEEP-based forecast of travel to aid in pricing and planning?

Anticipated travel is cost reimbursable and reimbursed up to the NTE amount the travel CLIN for the work locations listed in PWS para. 4.1, and Appendix A, Exhibit TEEP no

31 General Requirements & Travel (Section 4.0)

Short Notice Support

– PWS 4.15 defines “short notice” as 30– 60 days. If tasked within this window, will additional costs (e.g., surge labor or

No, the government does not provide additional labor or overtime payment for this effort.

overtime) be reimbursable?

32 General Requirements & Travel (Section 4.0)

OCONUS Travel – Contractors must adhere to SOFA requirements in Japan, Korea, Bahrain, etc.

Will the Government provide SOFA training and sponsorship, or is the contractor responsible?

The Government will provide sponsorship, and the contractor is responsible for SPOT training.

Yes. PWS Changes:

4.17, (b), (3)

33 Deliverables & Reporting

QASP/QC Plan – PWS references a QASP but does not specify performance thresholds in detail (some Acceptable Quality Levels are listed, e.g., instructor ratings). Will the Government publish a complete QASP prior to award?

The performance requirements are listed in the Performance Requirements Summary provided in the PWS Appendix E and QASP. The QASP is posted with the RFP as Appendix G.

34 Deliverables & Reporting

Monthly Progress Reports – PWS 4.22 requires detailed reporting. Will the Government provide a standard template, or should the contractor propose its own format?

PWS para. 4.22, (a) provides the general format for the Monthly Progress Report.

no

35 Cost / Price The base effort is Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

Given the high uncertainty of emergent technologies and curriculum changes, is there any consideration of hybrid pricing (e.g., T&M for surge/engineering changes)?

No. no

36 Cost / Price The PWS requires “short notice” support

(PWS 4.15, 30–60

days). Will the Government allow overtime, surge rates, or call-order pricing for these events, or must all surge support be priced into the base FFP CLINs?

The government will not allow overtime, surge rates, or call-order pricing for these events. Pricing must be contained with the applicable CLIN.