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Questions and Answers for N6227119Q1036

Question 1: Is the Solicitation number N6227119O1036 or is it N6227119Q1036? It is hard to read or be sure. Please validate the Solicitation number.

Answer 1: The solicitation number is N6227119Q1036.

Question 2: We have conducted numerous of these course for 20 years. Can the distance learning, online/offsite portion of this course be extended to 11 or 12 Weeks rather than 10 weeks?

Answer 2: If the additional number of weeks does not increase the cost, we could consider extending the distance learning portion to 11 or 12 weeks. Please keep in mind this requirement will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

Question 3: Is the 35 student count fixed? Will the contract pay for the total number of actual students participating or will it pay for 35 students regardless of the actual number of students enrolled?

Answer 3: The 35 student count is fixed. The contractor will pay for 35 students regardless of the number of students enrolled.

Question 4: On page 1 of the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation within the RFQ there is reference to a successful bidder having "current employees with requisite clearance level or contingency hires with a signed letter of commitment (included in the submission) and the requisite clearance level". What is the requisite clearance level?

Answer 4: The work is unclassified. Contractor personnel must be U.S. Citizens and must pass a background check. Please reference Section 11.0 Security Requirements in the Performance Based Statement of Work.

Question 5: We tried to get access to information referenced in the RFQ but the information sources were not available due to the government Shutdown. How do you recommend that we get access to this information? Do you know if the information will become available soon or before the Deadline for submission? Is it critical for our organization to have access and review that referenced material prior to submitting our proposal/bid? If so, would we be able to get an extension to give us an opportunity to review the information?

Answer 5: Please specify what information you are trying to access.

Question 6: We were able to find some information that was publicly available about past contracts for this course. However it was unclear if the referenced information was for one course, one year or two years in duration. Are you able to share with us the public information about the bid from the last course that would clearly show the duration referenced? Can you share with us the public information about the cost proposal for the 2018 bid? Was it for one course one year or two years? Less concerned about dollars more concerned about duration of the bid referenced.

Answer 6: Specific details of previous proposals cannot be shared. However, award information can be shared and is public information.

Award Number: N62271-17-P-1031 Award Date: 1/9/2017 Base Year Award Value: $69,300.00 Base Period of Performance: 1/10/2017 – 1/9/2018 Previous award had two options for two additional courses (plus travel for on-site course) in 2018 similar to the current CLIN structure.

Question 7: Can you provide more information about the requirements for the requested Platform? We have a few potential options to meet the criteria as we understood in the RFQ so far but would like additional clarification. Are you able to provide additional information or clarification?

Answer 7: We have clearly laid out our requirements and needs in the solicitation as well as the Performance Based Statement of Work.

Question 8: The RFQ identifies Tuesdays as the day that the class will be presented for the distance learning online/offsite portion of the course. Is there flexibility on the day of the week for this part of the course? Perhaps Wednesday’s?

Answer 8: There is flexibility in regard to the day of the week that the class will be presented for distance learning/offsite portion of the course.

Question 9: Please clarify if you are requesting cost per materials (books, etc.) or cost per student or both?

Answer 9: The price proposal should break down the cost per student to include course materials, shipping materials, DL Program Platform, etc. as specified in the CLIN table for the Schedule of Services.

Question 10: What is form DD 250 and FAR 42.302 Answer 10: Department of Defense (DD) Form 250 is the Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MIRR). FAR 42.302 defines the terms and conditions for Contract Administration Functions (part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation).