N3943018R2071_N3943018R2071_QandA.pdf

Q&A Solicitation #: N3943018R2071

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Question Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent vendor? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract number?

Response Solicitation N3943018R2071 is a follow-on to the previous NAVFAC NEI courses but has been redesigned to include new requirements (ref. N3943015D1646; N3943015D1651; N3943015D1652).

2 Question Is this contract going to support the Aspiring Leadership Development Program (ALDP)?

Response This course is a stand-alone leadership course and is one of the developmental training requirements for NAVFAC’s Leadership Development Program (LDP). Members who are in the ALDP may also take this course.

3 Question Factor 1 states that we must turn in a proposed approach that includes course content and method of instruction. Does this mean we need to turn in an entire course? Or just the outline?

Response The offeror shall submit a written narrative that describes its approach and how it will meet the requirements identified in the solicitation. The offeror will be evaluated on his or her plan and how adequately it addresses the technical approach in meeting the required competencies, qualifications of instructors, and staffing for simultaneous offerings.

4 Question Does the government pay for the instructor's travel? Or does this need to be factored into the price for each course?

Response The price for each course location as presented in the pricing schedule shall also include instructor’s travel cost including lodging expenses. Therefore, associated travel costs should be included to the bottom line price for each course location.

5 Question Please clarify the number of Volumes expected for this proposal?

Response There are two (2) volumes expected on this proposal. Volume I shall include Factor 1 Technical Approach and Factor 2 Past Performance. Volume II shall include Factor 3 Price/Cost.

6 Question Is Volume I required to include the Technical Approach and Past Performance (including the completed questionnaires)?

Response Yes.

7 Question If so, please clarify the total page limit for Volume I?

Response The total page limitation for Volume I is 50 pages (30 pages for Technical Approach and 20 pages for Past Performance).

8 Question What is the page limit for the Technical Approach?

Response The page limit for the Technical Approach is 30 pages.

9 Question What is the page limit for the Past Performance section with the completed PP questionnaires.

Response The page limit for the Past Performance with completed PPQs is 20 pages.

10 Question Will the government allow the Past Performance questionnaires to be included in an appendix?

Response No.

11 Question Should the PPQ's be submitted separately before the vendor’s proposal is submitted or is it intended to be submitted concurrently with the proposal?

Response Completed PPQs can be submitted with the offerors proposal or it can be submitted separately from the client/reference. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment 2), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).

Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

Questionnaires must be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Britney Collins, via email at britney.collins@navy.mil, prior to proposal closing date.

12 Question Are travel expenses to each performance site to be included in the pricing for each Performance site/date?

Response Yes, travel expenses shall be included in the pricing for each Performance site/date.

13 Question Are travel expenses being evaluated in this solicitation?

Response Price will be evaluated based on the bottom line price.

14 Question Are travel expenses being reimbursed or should be included in pricing for each performance site?

Response Travel expenses shall be included in the pricing for each Performance site/date.

15 Question Is there an incumbent?

Response Yes, however, please note that the requirements on this solicitation has been revised from the previous contract.

16 Question Who is the incumbent?

Response The incumbent is Atlantic Management Center, Inc.

17 Question Is there a contractor or vendor who currently providing similar services to NAVFAC?

Response Yes, there are other vendors who provide similar services to NAVFAC with regards to leadership courses, however, the requirements/competencies vary.

18 Question Does the government intend to award its 3 similar contracts (# N3943018R2071, # N3943018R2072 # N3943018R2073) to the same vendor?

Response Each solicitation will be evaluated separately.

19 Question The PDF copy of Attachment 4 to the Solicitation is a "read only" copy and is restricted. If a MS Word Copy is not available, then can the Contracting Officers and/or Contracting Officer's Representatives just hand write their comment directly in Attachment 4 (Form PPQ-0).

Response Hand written PPQ's are acceptable.

20 Question How do the 11 competencies relate to one another? Is the vendor expected to connect them, or are they considered stand alone?

Response These competencies provide foundational leadership skills that align with the DoD Civilian Leader Development Framework which can be found at https://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/events.

21 Question Are all 11 competencies listed expected to be covered in one 3 day workshop or will you choose a few from the list?

Response Yes, all 11 competencies are expected to be covered for each course offering.

22 Question How much time do you expect the instructor to spend on each competency within the 3 days?

Response It is the instructor’s responsibility to manage their time appropriately to address each competency within the 3 days.

23 Question In the 3-day period, are there competencies that you feel should be covered for a longer durations and others for less?

Response Not necessarily. Instructors may address each competency separately or address multiple competencies at a time. For example, the instructor may address multiple competencies within a single exercise/activity. Essentially, the instructor should be able to manage their time appropriately and focus on certain competencies, as needed, based on student engagement.

24 Question What is your expectation for the depth of training and the amount of takeaways given the number of competencies covered in the same 3-day period?

Response Students are expected to analyze and think critically on the leadership competencies to which they are being exposed based on their experiences, and develop an enhanced understanding of it.

25 Question Page 1 of the solicitation section 52-212-1(3) – is it supposed to be volumes I, II, and III. Instead of volumes I, I, II as printed in the solicitation? (52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS –

COMMERICAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

Response There are two (2) volumes expected on this proposal. Volume I shall include Factor 1 Technical Approach and Factor 2 Past Performance. Volume II shall include Factor 3 Price/Cost.

26 Question Page 2 Factor 1 Technical approach – are the Instructor resumes included in the page count? (reason for asking is because the vendor must show that it has the ability to manage three simultaneous course https://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/events offerings, so at a minimum of two pages per Instructor resume for three instructors it would be six pages. This would leave only 14 pages for the Technical Approach.

Response Instructor resumes are included in the page count and should be no more than 2 pages per instructor.

The page limitation for Factor 1 has increased from 20 pages to 30 pages.

27 Question Page 4 of the Solicitation – indicates that submittal should be done through an SF 1449; is there an SF 1449 attached to the solicitation? “(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.

Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.”

Response A blank SF1449 can be found at <https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items>

28 Question Bottom of page 7 indicates – “addendum to (10) past performance information Factor 1” Is this a typo, Factor 1 is Technical Approach? “** Addendum to (10) Past Performance information: The Government will only accept Past Performance Information that is identified in Factor 1 Past Performance.”

Response Addendum should read, “** Addendum to (10) Past Performance information: The Government will only accept Past Performance Information that is identified in Factor 2 Past Performance.”

29 Question PWS 5.1.2 – there is a reference to color presentation slides, is the vendor required to present slides in color and if so must the slides meet ADA requirements? “5.1.2: The Contractor shall provide all course materials such as colored presentation slides, daily schedule/agenda, course outline, handouts/workbooks, etc. The Contractor shall provide copies of course materials to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 20 days upon contract award. NAVFAC logos on Contractor course materials are not permitted.”

Response Yes, presentation slides should be colored. The Government will be responsible for offering special accommodations to meet ADA requirements on a case by case basis.

30 Question PWS 3.1 – Is the contractor expected to develop the course materials or is this requirement supposed to be for COTS materials? “3.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall develop and deliver a comprehensive three-day leadership training course at various locations across NAVFAC (CONUS and OCUNUS) for up to 25-30 seats. The courses shall focus on the course competencies identified in this section (appendix A lists the competency definitions for reference). The Contractor shall provide a list of topics and learning objectives for each course competency. Instruction should employ a mixture of learning methodologies over the course of three-days (e.g. experimental/action learning, case studies, role play, interactive discussions, applied learning, etc.) is required to enhance leadership practicum.”

Response The contractor is expected to modify their existing course materials to align with the competencies identified in the solicitation.

31 Question PWS 5.1.2 – States that the contractor must provide a copy of the course materials to the COR upon notice of award. Is this a mistake since the solicitation indicates that the contractor must develop the materials? “5.1.2 The Contractor shall provide all course materials such as colored presentation slides, daily schedule/agenda, course outline, handouts/workbooks, etc. The Contractor shall provide copies of course materials to the Contracting Office Representative (COR) 20 days upon contract award.

NAVFAC logos on Contractor course materials are not permitted.

Response The contractor shall provide copies of course materials to the COR 20 business days upon contract award.

32 Question PWS 5.1.3 – Please explain if the contractor is to provide laptops for students or just provide a laptop for the instructor? “5.1.3: The Contractor shall supply its own equipment and/or supplies (including printing services) in order to effectively present and deliver their course materials (e.g. laptops, speakers, easels, markers, pencils, pens, name tags/tenets, notebooks, etc.).” No USB flash drives are allowed on Government computers.

Response The selected vendor is only required to provide their own laptop for their instructor.

33 Question PWS 5.1.4 – Will the Government furnish a projector for the displaying of a PowerPoint presentation?

“5.1.4 The Government will provide classroom facilities that can accommodate up to 30 students at each location.”

Response Yes. The Government will furnish a projector for the displaying of a Power Point presentation.

34 Question PWS 5.1.7 – States that the students may not miss more than 5% of the classroom time, this is a DAU requirement for their courses. This does not appear to be a RFQ/RFP for a DAU course. Does NAFAC have an in-house rule regarding attendance? “5.1.7: Students must arrive on time and report to class. If student’s tardiness exceeds five (5) percent of instructional time, the student will not be allowed to remain in the class and will receive a “No Show” status. Tardiness and absences relating to work-related requirements, meetings, travel arrangements that require departing before course end date and other personal or business-related appointments or commitments is an automatic “No Show” Absences relating to personal illness or urgent family matters will need to be coordinated with the instructor and the local DAWIA Training Representative. The Contractor shall make note of all attendance issues and notify the local DAWIA Training representative.

Response The student attendance policy for this course is similar to DAU’s attendance policy which is not missing more than 5% of classroom time.

35 Question PWS 5.1.8 – Since NAFAC is providing course evaluations, does the vendor receive a copy of the course evaluations? “5.1.8: Course evaluations will be provided by NAVFAC upon receipt of the final sign-in sheet from the Contractor. The Contractor shall NOT facilitate and/or coordinate course evaluations”

Response Yes, the vendor will receive a copy of the course evaluations which will be coordinated with the COR.

36 Question PWS 7.1.2 References 4.1.2 – is this a typo, should the reference be 4.1.1? “7.1.2: The Government/Contractor may mutually agree to cancel or reschedule a course offering due to unforeseen natural catastrophic events (i.e., floods; earthquake; national emergencies) that prevent normal course delivery and/or participant travel/attendance. Should the Contractor need to cancel a course, The Government allows for a substitute instructor that meets the minimum qualifications listed in section 4.1.2”

Response Yes, this was an administrative oversight. Section 7.1.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) should read… “The Government/Contractor may mutually agree to cancel or reschedule a course offering due to unforeseen natural catastrophic events (i.e., floods; earthquake; national emergencies) that prevent normal course delivery and/or participant travel/attendance. Should the Contractor need to cancel a course, The Government allows for a substitute instructor that meets the minimum qualifications listed in section 4.1.1”

37 Question PWS 11.1 Data rights – please clarify, since this is not an R&D contract and there is no reference of payment for the development of any materials. How is the government going to compensate the vendor for development or surrender of their course materials? “11.1: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents produced under this contact. All documents produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents may not be used or sold by the contractor without permission from the K.O. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property and may not be used for any other purposes. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.”

Response Section 11.1 Data Rights in the PWS has been removed.

38 Question Are travel expenses a reimbursable ODC to be billed separately or does my pricing need to include those associated travel costs?

Response Your pricing should include all associated travel cost.

39 Question Does the government have a desired instructor: student ratio?

Response Historically, the student to teacher ratio has been 30:1.

40 Question Does resumes count against the 20-page limit?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #26.

41 Question Under Instructions to the Offerors you have Past Performance under Volume 1 and Technical Approach under Volume 1. When we submit should we submit just one Volume 1 with both Technical and Past Performance included or submit two separate Volume 1 documents, one for technical and one for past performance?

Response Please submit two separate Volume I documents, one for technical and one for past performance.

42 Question Under the scope Section 3.1 it states one of the course competencies is "Process Improvement Techniques" Could you clarify what you are looking for? Are you refereeing to Lean or Six Sigma Process Improvement Techniques? If not, could you clarify what you looking for within this competency?

Response Please refer to Appendix A Competency Definitions.

43 Question Can proposal tables be submitted with 11 or 10 point fonts?

Response No. Please use 12 point font.

44 Question Under PWS 5.1.3 it states the contractor shall supply its own equipment (laptops, pens, easels, markets ect.). Will the government provide projects and screens at each location?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #32 and #33.

45 Question Can we utilize the same past performance questionnaires for both of the NAVFAC leadership training program opportunities that are out for bid right now NFI 101 & 201?

Response Yes.

46 Question Are each of the 11 listed competencies intended to be separate topics/classes at 3 days per topic?

Response All 11 competencies should be addressed for each course offering.

47 Question Are the topics consecutive?

Response The competencies listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) do not have to be taught consecutively/sequentially as listed.

48 Question Do you need an outline for each of the 11 topics?

Response Please refer to Section 3.1 of the PWS.

49 Question Is there an incumbent? If so, who is the incumbent on this project?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #16.

50 Question Is NAVFAC satisfied with the current vendor/incumbent?

Response The vendor performed satisfactorily.

51 Question Is the incumbent eligible to bid on this project?

Response Yes.

52 Question Is this a new training requirement for NAVFAC?

Response Refer to Question/Response #1.

53 Question What is the impetus for this new contract?

Response Please refer to the PWS.

54 Question Is this a small business set-aside?

Response Yes.

55 Question Are there special considerations for WOSB or 8A firms?

Response This is a small business set-aside, however, it does not prohibit other socioeconomic firms (i.e.WOSB, 8A , etc…) from applying. Please refer to Clause 52.212-1(a) in the solicitation for more information.

56 Question Is there an existing training program that you have utilized for this target audience?

Response No.

57 Question If you have an existing program for this audience, are you looking to update the training materials or utilize the materials as is?

Response N/A

58 Question If there is an existing program, would you provide the training program to the selected vendor?

Response N/A

59 Question Is NAVFAC willing to pay for curriculum development of a customized program?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #30.

60 Question What are NAVFAC’s assumptions in terms or the level of effort and budget for curriculum development?

Response This is Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) requirement.

61 Question Does NAVFAC want ownership rights to the curriculum that is developed?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #37.

62 Question In the training design, is NAVFAC open to the students doing pre-work before the training class?

Response It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify their approach that includes course content and method of instruction that addresses how each of the competencies in Section 3.1 of the PWS will be met.

63 Question In the training design, is NAVFAC open to the students doing homework between sessions?

Response It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify their approach that includes course content and method of instruction that addresses how each of the competencies in Section 3.1 of the PWS will be met.

64 Question Does NAVFAC have preferred assessment tools they use in training programs for leaders like HRDQ, DiSC, Meyers-Briggs?

Response No.

65 Question What tools does NAVFAC currently use for leadership communication and personality assessments?

Are their specific assessments that you prefer or use currently for leadership development (e.g. DiSC, MBTI, EQi 2.0, Insight 2020, Ken Blachard’s Situational Leadership, StrengthFinders, etc.).

Response NAVFAC has used 360-degree and Meyers-Briggs assessments but there are no specific assessments that we prefer. It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify their approach that includes course content and method of instruction that addresses how each of the competencies in Section 3.1 of the PWS will be met.

66 Question How far in advance will NAVFAC assign training dates and locations?

Response Course locations have been identified in the PWS. Actual physical addresses for each course offering will be designated at the task order level. The COR will coordinate with the vendor at least 30 days prior to training dates.

67 Question How many training dates and locations will NAVFAC assign at one time?

Response Please refer to Section 5.1.1 of the PWS.

68 Question Security Clearance: If contractors have SECRET clearance but do NOT have CAC cards, what is the process to getting contractor personnel on base?

Response Please refer to Section 9.1 of the PWS.

69 Question PWS 5.1.3. Will the government provide projectors and screens for the training programs?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #33.

70 Question PWS 5.1.3. For flipchart paper, easels, markers – is the government expecting for the contractor to supply these items? Will the government pay for shipping of these materials to the various locations around the world?

Response Yes, the government is expecting for the contractor to supply the items listed in Section 5.1.3 of the PWS. However, if the government facility at the various locations have available equipment/supply such as easels, speakers, and name tags, then it can be coordinated ahead of time with the local training rep at each location but it is not guaranteed. The government will not pay for shipping of these materials to the various locations around the world.

71 Question Travel costs: would NAVFAC like the contractor to include the projected travel expenses and training material cost in the price per location per year?

Response Yes.

72 Question Should we include travel, materials, and all other costs in addition to the course facilitation fees in the cost estimate total or break them out separately?

Response Yes. All associated costs should be included in your total cost for each course location.

73 Question Is there an incumbent or is this a new effort? If there is an incumbent, please provide contract details.

Response Please refer to Question/Response #16.

74 Question What is the range of leadership experience that the journeymen have?

Response The range of leadership experience at the journeymen level vary from no experience to employees with experience in leading teams/projects/people.

75 Question Are we able to use assessments, such as the StrengthsFinder or MBTI in our courses?

Response It is the contractor’s responsibility to propose the use of necessary methodologies to address the competencies identified in the PWS.

76 Question Currently, only one course date is provided. Is an anticipated schedule available for FY19?

Response The COR will coordinate/work with the selected vendor regarding FY19 course offerings. Most likely, there will be no course offerings scheduled during Nov/Dec timeframe due to the holidays. Course offerings will likely begin after Jan 1, 2019.

77 Question If a schedule is not available, can the government provide a general expectation of the required time-frame for course delivery? For example, will 3 classes be taught each quarter of the fiscal year? Will one class be expected each month?

Response Course offerings vary depending on the demand across locations. We anticipate offering 3-4 courses each quarter of the fiscal year.

78 Question Will a fiscal year class schedule be finalized by a specific date? If not, how much advance notice will be given to the contractor before a course will be required to be delivered?

Response The COR will coordinate with the selected vendor at least 30 days prior to training dates.

79 Question Are accommodations going to be made by the Government for OCONUS CAC registration for base access?

Response The Government will coordinate with the selected vendor on base access for OCONUS course offerings.

80 Question We did not see a contractual stipulation in the SoW stating a mandatory number of instructors per class. Is the expectation one instructor per class of 30?

Response Historically, the student to teacher ratio has been 30:1.

81 Question Is there a required timeline for curriculum development? 60 days?

Response The contractor is expected to modify their existing course materials to align with the competencies identified in the solicitation.

82 Question Are travel expenses a reimbursable ODC to be billed separately or does my pricing need to include those associated travel costs?

Response Pricing shall include the associated travel costs.

83 Question Do customers who complete the PPQ's send the completed PPQ directly to the Government POC or can they return the PPQ to the vendor and the Vendor submits PPQs with their proposal? There is a "NOTE" on the PPQ under the Client's Signature that states the following: "The offeror will submit the completed questionnaire to NAVFAC with their proposal. And then it states in next sentence "Clients are highly encouraged to submit questionnaires directly to the offeror. However, questionnaires may be submitted directly to NAVFAC".

Response Both are acceptable

84 Question Also within the solicitation under Factor 2 Past Performance under the NOTE last sentence it states the following: Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

Questionnaires must be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Britney Collins, via email at britney.collins@navy.mil, prior to proposal closing date.

Response See Question/Response #83

85 Question Do the “minor customization changes to courses” mentioned in PWS section 5.1.5 make proprietary materials fall under the Data Rights paragraph 11.1 of the PWS?

Response Minor customization would include an update on one or two competencies. Historically, there has been no customization on previous contract. Also, please refer to Question/Response #37 regarding Data Rights.

86 Question PWS Section 6.1.1 refers to a non-existent “Fig. 5-1”. Does this refer to Fig. 6-1?

Response Yes, that is correct. This was a admin oversight and will be corrected on the updated PWS.

87 Question PWS Section 7.1.1 indicates “the course is three (3) days starting at 0800-1600 each day (total of 24 hours).” Does the government desire a working lunch for the students or can they have a lunch break?

Response 1 hour lunch break is standard.

88 Question In PWS Section 7.1.2 does the phrase “the Government allows for a substitute instructor” mean that the contractor can substitute instructors or that the government will substitute an instructor?

Response This section refers to the contractor using one of their instructors as a substitute that meets the minimum qualifications. The government will not provide a substitute instructor.

89 Question Is the QASP referenced in PWS section 8.1 available for review?

Response The QASP will be provided as a separate attachment via amendment to the solicitation.

90 Question Does the phrase “all documents produced under this contract” in the Data Rights paragraph 11.1 of the PWS apply to material used in the class but provided by a third-party vendor (i.e. 360 assessments, text books etc.) or to materially previously developed by the contractor?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #37.

91 Question Is the contractor allowed to use proprietary materials (not paid for nor developed under this contract) in the class without “all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government”?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #37.

92 Question In the PWS section 11.1, does the phrase “materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property and may not be used for any other purposes” mean that the contractor can no longer use materials it provides to this class in any other classes it conducts?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #37.

93 Question In 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – is the page limit for volume I, 20 or 40 pages total?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #7.

94 Question There are two different instructions for Past Performance Questionnaire submission. Please clarify between A and B below which is the correct directions for Past Performance Questionnaires:

A. Synopsis Factor 2 Past Performance states: “Questionnaires must be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Britney Collins, via email at britney.collins@navy.mil, prior to proposal closing date.”

B. Attachment 4 NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) states:

NOTE: NAVFAC REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND

SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED

QUESTIONNAIRE TO NAVFAC WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON NAVFAC SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE

HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR

Response Please refer to Question/Response #11 and #83.

95 Question Factor I Technical Approach - (i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements Resumes of proposed instructors – Please clarify if resumes are included in VOLUME I 20-page limitation.

Response Please refer to Question/Response #26.

96 Question VOLUME II – Price/Cost:

Are travel costs to be included in the Summary of Pricing Schedule as part of the total cost or billed separately in accordance with FTR??

Response Please refer to Question/Response #72

97 Question 5.1.8 Will the contractor receive copies of the evaluations per class in order to assess progress against the QASP and to have a baseline for the minor customization changes outlined in 5.1.5?

Response Yes.

98 Question 7.1.2 The PWS references “the minimum qualifications listed in Section 4.1.2. However, the PWS does not show a line item 4.1.2. Please provide additional Instructor minimum qualifications or advise if 4.1.2 was intended to reference 4.1.1.

Response Please refer to Question/Response #36.

99 Question 11.1 DATA RIGHTS Please clarify the following:

a) As stated - “The Government has unlimited rights to all documents produced under this contract.”

Does this include the contractor’s intellectual property and course materials which are COTS-based? If so, does the Government intend to use this IP beyond the 25-30 participants per class?

b) “These documents may not be used or sold by the Contractor without permission from the KO.” b.1 We read this as the intent of this statement is the contractor cannot sell the explicit 3-day LDP program, mapped to NAVFAC competencies. b.2 Therefore, the Contractor is free to sell their intellectual property in other formats as part of the contractor’s business’ offerings. Please confirm b.1 and b.2 are stated accurately.

Response Please refer to Question/Response #37.

100 Question The request says "Up to 3 course offerings may occur at various locations concurrently" - Is this at the discretion of the contractor or the Navy?

Response This is at the discretion of NAVFAC based on training demand.

101 Question Does this solicitation for an LDP replace another leadership program? If so, will we have access to the agendas or materials from previous work?

Response No. This leadership course serves one of many developmental training aspects of the LDP.

102 Question While we will present an agenda and objectives for each competency, will there be time for us to collaborate about the actual content delivery preferences based on specific needs of participants? If so, how much availability with the COR will we have for participation and questions?

Response The method and delivery of course content should be included in your proposal.

103 Question There is a lot of content/topics to cover in 3 days experientially, so will participants come back for additional content in subsequent years?

Response No.

104 Question Is there an incumbent? If so, who ?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #15 and #16.

105 Question What was the previous contract value?

Response The total value of the prior contract was $142,572 for a base year plus 2 option periods. Please note that the previous contract only included 9 locations.

106 Question How do you handle travel time abroad?

Response It is the vendors responsibility to manage their travel time and include in their proposal.

107 Question How soon after contract award does the government expect to start delivery of training programs?

Response The government expects to deliver the initial course offering in FY19 Qtr1 or the beginning of the calendar year in Jan 2019 after the holidays. This will be contingent upon when the contract gets awarded and funding.

108 Question Who is the incumbent organization for current leadership development program?

Response NAVFAC--Naval Facilities Institute is the organization responsible for all leadership development program coordination and oversight.

109 Question How many deliveries are expected per year?

Response Please refer to Section 6.1.1 of the PWS.

110 Question What is the expectation for number of facilitators per delivery?

Response Historically, the student to teacher ratio has been 30:1.

111 Question Will course participants have received any personal/leadership assessment such as OPM 360, Hogan, etc.?

Response Some participants may have received some kind of personal/leadership assessment such as a 360-degree assessment but some may not.

112 Question What are the specific desired outcomes of the leadership program?

Response This leadership course serves one of many developmental training aspects of NAVFAC’s leadership programs, however, the desired outcome of this course is to increase workforce leadership skills and provide relevant and critical foundational competencies.

113 Question What prompted the need for NFI-101?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #1.

114 Question How does NAVFAC define leadership in the context of this course?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #20.

115 Question How will the Contractor and NAVFAC know the course has been successful?

Response Please refer to Section 8.1 of the PWS.

116 Question What prior experience has NAVFAC had with 3-day leadership development courses and what were the outcomes?

Response NAVFAC provides numerous leadership development courses ranging from 1-day to 3-days. The outcome is to increase workforce leadership skills and provide relevant and critical foundational competencies.

117 Question How are participants selected?

Response This leadership course is open to the workforce.

118 Question If NAVFAC has previous experience with this type of leadership development program, what percentage of participants were “no show?”

Response This requirement is not a leadership program. This leadership course serves one of many developmental training aspects of various leadership development programs.

119 Question If NAVFAC has previous experience with this type of leadership development program, what modes of instruction were most effective & least effective given the participants?

Response The vendor should provide their proposed teaching methodologies/modes for course delivery.

120 Question If NAVFAC has previous experience with this type of leadership development program, what types of instructors/instructor characteristics were most effective/least effective?

Response Please refer to Section 4.1 in the PWS regarding instructor qualifications.

121 Question How were the Course Competencies determined?

Response These competencies provide foundational leadership skills that align with the DoD Civilian Leader Development Framework which can be found at https://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/events.

122 Question What kinds of behavioral change does NAVFAC desire to see from participants coming out of NFI-101?

Response NAVFAC desires to see participants utilize various leadership training techniques to identify behavioral success barriers and make necessary changes to achieve their leadership goals.

123 Question Are there notable differences amongst participants from the 10 locations?

Response No.

Question Is there an incumbent or is it a new requirement? If there is an incumbent, please provide the vendor name and contractor number.

Response Please refer to Question/Response #1, #15 and #16.

124 Question Please explain the background, knowledge and experience of Journeymen level attending NFI101.

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Response A journeymen level is an employee who has the qualifications and experience to perform specific tasks with minimum supervision. They are generally at the GS-11/12 level.

125 Question Reference 5.1.1: - “Up to 3 course offerings may occur at various locations concurrently.” and Reference 6.1.1 - Fig. 6-1 states “No. of Offerings Each Fiscal year as 1”. Please clarify if e ach course will run only once a year or three times a year concurrently?

Response There will only be 1 course offering each year for each location, however, there may be instances where 3 of the various course locations occur concurrently.

126 Question Are 3 instructors a mandatory requirement to teach the same course concurrently at different locations?

Response Yes.

127 Question Reference PWS - Since PWS includes the list of topics that should be covered, how is that different from list of learning topics that is requested from the contractor? Is there any priority to the learning topics provided?

Response Please refer to Section 3.1 of the PWS.

128 Question Reference 5.1.4: Since mix of learning methodologies is required, what equipment is available in the classroom facilities?

Response The equipment’s available in the classrooms vary across locations. However, a projection and screen is provided.

129 Question Reference 5.1.5: What’s considered a minor customization change? How often does this occur? How often is the contractor allowed to continually improve the program?

Response Minor customization would include an update on one or two competencies. Historically, there has been no customization on previous contract.

130 Question Reference 7.1.1: “…0800 – 1600 each day…” What’s the preferred duration for lunch and short breaks? Can we schedule a working lunch during the 3 program days? This is to understand how many hours of classroom instructions can fit into 8 hour day?

Response 1 hour lunch break is the standard with one 15 min break in the morning and another 15 min break in the afternoon.

131 Question Could attendees be assigned prework/postwork for this program? Would attendee’s manager/leader be involvement in supporting the program and their learning – would they be available for reinforcement and support?

Response It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify their approach that includes course content and method of instruction that addresses how each of the competencies in Section 3.1 of the PWS will be met.

132 Question Reference 5.1.2: Materials are required 20 days in advance. Is it safe to assume that once material is provided to COR, material will remain the same for all Stateside and non-US locations for current fiscal year ?

Response All course content/materials should be identical at every course location.

133 Question Reference 5.1.8. Would Government prefer contractor’s input into the evaluation content?

Response No.

134 Question Reference Factor 2 Past Performance: We have current performance/contract with the Navy matching one core competency in the PWS. Would this performance be relevant as Past performance (1 of 3) or would it not be relevant since its scope does not include all core competencies mentioned in the PWS?

Response Please refer to Section 52.212-2(a) Factor 2 Past Performance.

135 Question Reference 7.1.2. If contractor needs to substitute an instructor for unforeseen circumstances that meets the qualifications, what process or procedure is needed to do this?

Response The contractor will need to coordinate with the COR at least 2-3 days from course start date.

136 Question Reference 8.1: Would QASP be provided prior to first class delivery so we may know what the government will be looking for and measuring?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #89.

137 Question Reference 9.1.3: In order to be ready to deliver at 0800, can the contractor be granted access/escort to set up the room the day/night before or earlier than 0800 on first day of class? This would be necessary for all locations to check out equipment and room setup.

Response The COR and/or local Training Representatives will coordinate the logistics with the contractor regarding room setup and equipment at least 5-7 days prior to course start date to ensure the class starts on time.

138 Question Reference 10.1 Is it safe to assume that one COR will be assigned to the program for all locations ?

Response There will be only one (1) COR appointed on the contract; however, the COR will have local Training Reps at various locations to assist with logistics with regards to room set-up and base access.

139 Question Factor 3 Price: Should travel and housing costs for each location be reflected separately or as one Line Item for travel & housing?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #4 and #12.

140 Question Is a slight COLA increase allowed for each contract year? And what about travel costs as they increase

– how can those be accounted for?

Response COLA shall not be incorporated into the contract. For escalation, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI).

141 Question Price Schedule: Is there a preferred template or format available for price breakdown or is Summary of Pricing Schedule provided in Factor 3 Price, suffice?

Response The Summary of Pricing Schedule that was provided in Factor 3 will suffice.

142 Question Is there a budget number not to exceed as an FFP contract?

Response No.

143 Question Is there currently an incumbent on this any of these contracts and if so, who?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #1, #15 and #16.

144 Question In Section 11 of the Solicitation, it talks about submitting the SF 1449, but I do not see one included with the solicitation. Can that be provided?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #27.

145 Question It is my understanding that there are three separate RFP's for three levels of leadership training. To assure consistency of message vertically, would the Naval Facilities Engineering Command consider combining into a single RFP?

Response No.

146 Question Is there any chance to combine these contracts?

Response No.

147 Question What are you looking for with past performance?

Response Please refer to 52.212-2 of the solicitation regarding Factor 2 Past Performance.

148 Question What are the specific locations for the training? Is there a schedule?

Response Please refer to Section 6.1.1 of the PWS.

149 Question Is travel converted by the govt or should it be included in the proposal?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #4, #12 and #13.

150 Question The incumbent contract lists 9 locations. Were courses delivered at all locations during the base year or option years 1 or 2?

Response No. However, there was a total of 24 out of 27 course offerings delivered overall.

151 Question The incumbent contract lists 9 locations with 1 course each. Was more than 1 course delivered at any of the 9 locations during the base year or option years 1 or 2?

Response No. Having up to 3 offerings occurring at various locations concurrently was not a requirement previously. Section 5.1.1 of the PWS is a new requirement that gives the government the flexibility to schedule courses concurrently at various locations.

152 Question Pg. 4: Paragraph 6.1.1 states "The Contractor shall fulfill the Governments required locations (CONUS and OCONUS), and the quantity of seats as identified in Fig. 5-1." The figure below is Fig. 6-1. We assume 5.1 and 6.1 mean the same in this context. Is that correct?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #86.