N3943018R2072_N3943018R20_72_QandA.pdf

Q&A Solicitation #: N3943018R2072

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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.

2 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.

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

Response Yes.

4 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).

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

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

6 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.

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

Response No.

8 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.

9 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.

10 Question Are travel expenses being evaluated in this solicitation?

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

11 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.

12 Question Is there an incumbent?

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

13 Question Who is the incumbent

Response The incumbent is Leading Leaders LLC.

14 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.

15 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.

16 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.

17 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.

18 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.

19 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.

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

Response Please refer to Section 3.1 of the PWS.

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

Response Please refer to Question/Response #13.

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

Response The vendor performed satisfactorily.

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

Response Yes.

24 Question Is this a new training requirement for NAVFAC?

Response The vendor performed satisfactorily.

25 Question What is the impetus for this new contract?

Response Please refer to the PWS.

26 Question Is this a small business set-aside?

Response Yes.

27 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.

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

Response No.

29 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

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

Response N/A

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

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

32 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.

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

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

34 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.

35 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.

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

Response No.

37 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.

38 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.

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

Response Please refer to Section 5.1.1 of the PWS.

40 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.

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

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

42 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.

43 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.

44 Question Will vendor questions be posted for all potential vendors to see or answered individually?

Response All questions and answers will be posted for all vendors to see.

45 Question When do you anticipate posting responses? Would you consider extending the due date if the responses are not released within a few days of the Q&A due date?

Response No.

46 Question Is there an incumbent for this project?

Response The previous incumbent/vendor to this follow-on requirement is Leading Leaders, LLC.

47 Question Is there a preferred vendor for this project?

Response This requirement is set for small business set-aside.

48 Question 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Factor 1 Technical Approach: Are resumes to be included within the 20-page limit? You will be looking for a rather large team so that up to 3 can be conducted concurrently, that will not leave a lot of room for the program content.

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.

49 Question 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Factor 2 Past Performance: you state that questionnaires must be submitted directly to the Government's points of contact but on the questionnaire itself it says that the questionnaire is supposed to be submitted back to the vendor and submitted as part of the proposal package. Can you please clarify how you would like the questionnaire submitted?

Response Completed questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government point of contact by the offeror’s client. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) from a client before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information. Offeror’s should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

50 Question Same item, if the questionnaire is submitted directly back to you, but our clients write extensive past performance reviews and the 20 page limit is exceeded, will vendors be penalized (over something that we have no control over)?

Response Please advise your clients completing the PPQ that there is a 1 additional page limitation to the PPQ.

51 Question Submission of 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERICAL ITEMS, Factor 3 Price A: How are vendors to price travel costs? Are you looking for each line item to be an FFP including travel? As noted in questions below regarding the PWS, it is incredibly hard for us to estimate international travel costs without any potential dates.

Response Travel cost should be included in the pricing for each course offering location.

52 Question Submission of 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERICAL ITEMS, Factor 3 Price C: you state that the time for submissions is 2pm (PDT) but in (1) further down you state 4:30. Can you please clarify the exact due date and time?

Response Proposals are due at 2:00 pm (PDT) on Friday, 21 Sept 2018.

53 Question Submission of 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERICAL ITEMS, Factor 3 Price C (11): will you be providing vendors with a SF1449 or will a submission on letterhead suffice?

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

54 Question Submission of 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERICAL ITEMS, Factor 3 Price C (12): if vendors have no veterans employed are you still requesting a report or will a statement saying we have no veterans employed suffice?

Response Offerors must complete the following representations as outlined in FAR 52.212-3(c).

55 Question Same item: will vendors be penalized if they do not have any veterans employed?

Response No.

56 Question Page 2, Section 5.1.1: could you please provide the rationale for having 3 courses conducted concurrently?

Response Depending on the training demand for the course during the year, the Government may offer 3 courses concurrently at various locations.

57 Question Page 2, Section 5.1.1: what type of lead time will you be providing to vendors to schedule the sessions in general, but specifically for if/when you conduct 3 at the same time?

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

58 Question Related, will NAVFAC be picking the dates the course are offered or will you be working with the vendor to create a schedule?

Response Depending on the training demand for the course and classroom availability, the dates may be definite.

However, the COR on the contract will work with the vendor to best accommodate both parties, as necessary.

59 Question Page 3, Section 5.1.2: are you looking for the vendor to provide all the materials for all locations within 20 days of award to the COR or a sample set of materials?

Response All course materials should be identical for all locations. Within 20 business days of award, the vendor is expected to provide final course materials to the COR.

60 Question Page 4, Section 6.1.1: are you amenable to the vendor proposing a schedule if we believe that we can keep the travel costs low by conducting them in a certain order?

Response No.

61 Question Page 4, Section 6.1.1: are vendors to price out travel estimates in their proposal or will travel be reimbursed on a cost basis (please note: without dates it is incredibly hard for us to provide you with an accurate cost estimate of the international travel)?

Response Refer to Question/Response #51.

62 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 #33 regarding Data Rights.

63 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.

64 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.

65 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.

66 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.

67 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 #33.

68 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 #33.

69 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 #33.

70 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 #4.

71 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 #8.

72 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 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.

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

74 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.

75 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 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”

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

77 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.

78 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.

79 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.

80 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.

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

Response Yes. Please refer to Question/Response #13.

82 Question What was the previous contract value?

Response The total value of the prior contract was $231,600 for a base year plus 2 option periods. Please note that the previous contract only included 9 locations.

83 Question How do you handle travel time abroad?

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

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

Response Please refer to Question/Response #13.

85 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 #53.

86 Question What prompted the need for NFI-201?

Response Solicitation N3943018R2072 is a follow-on to the previous NAVFAC NEI courses but has been redesigned to include new requirements (ref. N3943015D1646; N3943015D1651; N3943015D1652).

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

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.

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

Response Please refer to Section 8.1 of the PWS.

89 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.

90 Question How are participants selected?

Response This leadership course is open to the workforce.

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

https://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/events

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

92 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.

93 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.

94 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.

95 Question What kinds of behavioral change does NAVFAC desire to see from participants coming out of NFI-201?

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.

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

Response No.

97 Question How well do the participants from each location typically know each other?

Response It will vary across locations. Participants will come from various locations, communities, business lines and support lines and may have worked with each other and some may have not.

98 Question What is the rationale/relationship amongst NFI-101, 201 & 301?

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.

99 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 #12, #13, and #46.

100 Question Please explain the background, knowledge and experience of supervisory & non-supervisory Journeymen level attending NFI 201.

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.

101 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 each 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.

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

Response Yes.

103 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.

104 Question Reference 5.1.5: What is 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.

105 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.

106 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.

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

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

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

Response No.

109 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.

110 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 #66.

111 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.

112 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.

113 Question Reference PWS - Since the 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.

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

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.

115 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).

116 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.

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

Response No.

118 Question Is there any chance to combine these contracts?

Response No.

119 Question What are you looking for with past performance?

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

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

Response Please refer to Section 6.1.1 of the PWS.

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

Response Please refer to Question/Response #114.

122 Question Should travel be a separate line item?

Response Please refer to Question/Response #114.

123 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.

124 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.

125 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 #63.