QA Government Responses.xlsx
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- CYBERSECURITY TRAINING
- Solicitation number
- N00244-26-Q-0046
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation N00244-26-Q-0046, a Navy cybersecurity training requirement issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command. The Q&A clarifies critical submission and performance requirements for interested offerors.
Key clarifications include: proposals must be submitted as two separate documents—one technical narrative (limited to 3 pages covering technical approach, sample course outline, instructor qualifications, and Section 508 compliance confirmation) and one priced quote on company letterhead with CAGE/UEI number; the erroneous solicitation N00244-26-Q-0044 has been deleted, and all submissions must reference N00244-26-Q-0046; training delivery is virtual-only via Microsoft Teams with no travel, lodging, or per diem costs to be included in the Firm-Fixed-Price; the training completion deadline is September 30, 2026, with the Government guaranteeing a minimum of 30 calendar days' notice between contract award and the mutually agreed training date; attendance is anticipated at approximately 45 students, with price remaining fixed regardless of actual attendance fluctuations up to that threshold; all student materials must be provided in digital, Section 508-compliant format (PDFs acceptable, printed materials not required), with draft materials submitted at least 10 business days pre-delivery for Government accessibility review; and the instructor must demonstrate substantive, hands-on subject matter expertise in federal contracting and contract administration (including FAR, DFARS, and Navy acquisition policies) through detailed resume documentation, with specific certifications such as FAC-C, DAWIA, or CISSP not required but practical experience in contracting administration essential to meet the standard.
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| CyberSecurity Training_30JUNE26 V2.pdf | ||
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| 1.02 SOW_CyberSecurity Training_23JUNE26 V1.pdf | ||
| 4.02 COMBINED SYNOPSIS N00244-26-Q-0046 JUNE23.pdf | ||
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| PWS_CyberSecurity Training.pdf | ||
| COMBINED SYNOPSIS N00244-26-Q-0046.pdf |
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| Solicitation No. N00244-26-Q-0046 Questions and Answers Q&A | ||
| No. | Question | Government Response |
| 1 | Should the proposal be submitted as two separate documents—one Technical and one Price? | Confirmed. To facilitate an efficient comparative evaluation, offerors shall submit their quotes as two (2) separate documents via email. One file must contain the Technical Narative and the other must contain the Priced Quote. |
| 2 | Is the 3-page limit only for the Technical Quote components (Technical Approach and Instructor Qualifications)? | Confirmed. The 3-page limit applies strictly to Part 1: Technical Quote (the narrative technical approach, sample course outline, interaction description, Section 508 compliance confirmation, and the instructor's resume/biography). Part 2: Price Quote (your signed letterhead quote with CAGE/UEI) does not count toward this 3-page limit. |
| 3 | Are "N00244-26-Q-0046" and "N00244-26-Q-0044" separate requirements, or was one posting issued in error? | Solicitation number N00244-26-Q-0044 was issued in error and has been deleted. These are not separate requirements. N00244-26-Q-0046 is the only active solicitation. All offerors must submit their final quotes against N00244-26-Q-0046 to be considered for award. Please ensure your submission references the correct PIID. |
| 4 | The PWS states the training shall be completed in a "June or July timeframe," but the combined synopsis states the training must be completed by September 30, 2026. Quotes are due July 3, 2026, so the June/July window will already have passed by the time of award. Which governs the September 30 date in the combined synopsis, or the June/July language in the PWS? Additionally, will the Government provide a minimum number of days between contract award and the mutually agreed training date so that offerors can plan accordingly? | The Combined Synopsis governs. The training must be completed no later than September 30, 2026. The Government will coordinate the final training date post-award and guarantees a minimum of 30 calendar days' notice. |
| 5 | The solicitation states training will be conducted "virtually or in person at Naval Station San Diego, CA, as agreed upon." |
a) Will the Government indicate a preference for virtual or in-person delivery prior to award, or will that be negotiated post-award?
b) If in-person delivery is selected, will the Government provide the training facility, AV equipment, projector, and internet access, or is the contractor responsible for sourcing and funding those?
c) If in-person delivery is selected, will access to Naval Station San Diego be available to a contractor for venue purposes, and what are the lead-time requirements for base access credentials?
d) Are contractor travel and per diem costs (airfare, hotel, ground transportation, and meals) expected to be included within the all-inclusive Firm-Fixed-Price, or will the Government reimburse actual travel costs separately under the contract?
| e) If travel costs are to be included in the FFP, will the Government confirm the delivery format (virtual vs. in-person) prior to quote submission so that offerors can price accordingly? | The requirement has been amended to VIRTUAL DELIVERY ONLY via Microsoft Teams. All references to in-person delivery are hereby removed. Offerors shall propose a Firm-Fixed-Price for virtual training only. Do not include any costs for travel, lodging, or per diem. | |
| 6 | The PWS states "approximately forty-five (45)" attendees. |
a) Is there a minimum or maximum attendance threshold that would affect contract performance or the completion roster?
| b) If the actual number of participants differs significantly from 45 on the training date, does that affect the scope or price of the contract? | This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a single course delivery. Fluctuations in attendance (up to 45 students) will not affect the contract price. A roster of attendees who successfully complete the course is required. | ||
| 7 | The PWS requires the contractor to provide student resource guides, course handouts, and digital or printed reference materials. If the contractor proposes fully digital delivery of all materials in PDF format, is printed material still required, or is digital-only delivery acceptable for PWS Section 4.5 compliance? | Digital-only is confirmed. Providing fully digital, Section 508-compliant materials (e.g., PDFs) satisfies the requirement. Printed materials are not required. | |
| 8 | a) Is the Government's Section 508 compliance review conducted prior to or after the course delivery date? | ||
| b) Is there a specific 508 testing standard or tool the Government requires (e.g., PAC 3, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, or assistive technology verification), or is contractor self-certification of compliance sufficient? | The Government will review draft digital materials for 508 compliance prior to the course delivery date. Materials must be submitted to the TPOC at least 10 business days prior to the training. Contractor self-certification is acceptable for the quote, but final materials must pass standard accessibility checkers. | ||
| 9 | PWS Section 4.2 requires the instructor to have "demonstrated expertise in both federal contracting and cybersecurity." Does the Government require specific certifications (e.g., FAC-C, DAWIA, CISSP, Security+), or is demonstrated experience through work history and biography sufficient to meet this standard | Specific certifications are not required. Demonstrated experience through a detailed resume or biography showing proficiency in both federal contracting and cybersecurity is sufficient to meet the standard. | |
| 10 | additional clarification. It is understood that FAC-C and DAWIA certification are not required, but it remains unclear if you simply want the instructor's resume to demonstrate they have experience simply "teaching/training federal contracting staff", or if the requirement is for the resume to demonstrate experience in the field of federal contract administration. | Substantive Subject Matter Expertise: |
The instructor’s resume should clearly show real, hands on experience in federal contracting and contract administration, including work involving the FAR, DFARS, and Navy acquisition policies. This level of practical background is necessary to confidently lead discussions and case studies that reflect Navy (NAVSUP) contracting scenarios. Experience limited to teaching federal personnel/staff, without actual contracting experience, would not meet this requirement.
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