AMD 1 Questions and Answers.pdf
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- VMware vSphere Training - AMD 0001 Federal contract opportunity
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- N6471026Q0003
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract solicitation N6471026Q0003 AMD 0001. The solicitation is for VMware vSphere refresher training delivered as a five-day instructor-led course. The Government requires Official Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized commercial training using the official VMware curriculum, with grey-market or unauthorized training providers explicitly prohibited. Training must be based on VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7], though vendors may provide VICMv8 training with an explanation of differences between versions 7 and 8. The exam voucher may be provided in either version 7 or 8. Vendors must be VMware Authorized Distributors and submit OEM authorization documentation with their quotes. The solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses.
The vendor is responsible for providing laptops and all instructional materials required for the course, with the Government supplying Wi-Fi connectivity, a projector, and whiteboard. The classroom will operate on a dirty network setup. Evaluation criteria include technical qualifications (including delivery date), price, and past performance in no order of relative importance. The contracting officer makes the final award decision with input from the SWFPAC customer for technical evaluation. Training must be completed by September 30, 2026, with exact dates coordinated post-award. The offer due date has been extended to April 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST per Amendment 0001, with contract award anticipated within three weeks of that deadline. Vendor instructors and support staff must obtain base access, visitor badges, and vehicle passes through a government point of contact provided after contract award.
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| 4.0_1301326141_Solicitation Amendment N6471026Q00030001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| 4.0_1301326141_Solicitation Amendment - N6471026Q00030001_Conformed.pdf | ||
| 3.3_1301326141_JA Template Limited Source_REDACTED_Redacted.pdf | ||
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Questions and Answers – Solicitation N6471026Q0003 AMD 0001
1. Will the classroom be a dirty network set-up?
Answer: Yes
2. Do you have an on-site tech that will be providing set-up or is that something that we will need to provide setup?
Answer: The Vendor will be responsible for providing laptops and/or all information required for the training course. The Government will have Wi-Fi available for use.
3. Do you have enough machines in the room to accommodate every student? What are the specs of each machine? Details will be useful to ensure the course will run correctly.
Answer: The Government does not have laptops available for this class. The Vendor will be responsible for provide laptops and/or all information required for teaching of this course. The Government will have Wi-Fi available for use.
4. Does the room have Internet hard wired or is WiFi enabled?
Answer: The room will be Wi-Fi enabled.
5. Is there a Projector/Whiteboard in the room for the instructor to use?
Answer: Yes.
6. Official VMware Certification Exam Voucher for training course, VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, manage [V7] has been officially discontinued since last year.
Answer: The Government requires VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] refresher training.
7. Can you confirm if they are good with the newer version 8, I’m sure the instructor can explain the differences between 7 and 8 in the class. Also the exam will probably only be available for version 8.
Answer: An overview of the differences between Versions 7 and 8 would be helpful. Our system will remain on Version 7, and this training will serve as a refresher. We understand the exam may be based on Version 8, so any guidance on how it aligns with Version 7 would be appreciated.
8. Would you like us to deliver the VICMv7 training content with the v8 exam voucher?
OR Would you prefer the current VICMv8 Training Content AND MATCHING EXAM?
Answer: The Government requires VICMv7 training, however, VICMv8 training can be provided as long as the Vendor can explain to the attendees the differences between versions 7 and 8. The exam can be provided in either version 7 or 8.
9. Per the Statement of Work (Section C) and the attached Brand Name Justification, the requirement specifies "Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized commercial training" using the official VMware curriculum. May we confirm that grey-market or unauthorized training providers will not be permitted?
Answer: No, grey-market and/or unauthorized training providers will not be permitted.
10. What is the evaluation and award decision criteria for this solicitation (e.g., Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Best Value Tradeoff, or FAR 13.106-2 price-and-other-factors approach)?
Answer: In accordance with FAR 13.106, the Government will select the most advantageous offer based on the following evaluation factors: technical including delivery date, price, and past performance in no order of relative importance.
11. Please describe the proposal review process and whether the end-user technical team at SWFPAC will have input or final decision authority once quotes are received.
Answer: The Government will perform technical evaluation of all offers received. Our SWFPAC customer will have input for technical evaluation. Final decision authority is made by the Contracting Officer.
12. How will the government evaluate or weight the following factors: Price, Technical Response (including instructor qualifications), and Past Performance?
Answer: In accordance with FAR 13.106, the Government will select the most advantageous offer based on the following evaluation factors: technical including delivery date, price, and past performance in no order of relative importance.
13. Will past performance information and/or customer referrals be considered in the evaluation?
Answer: Yes, past performance will be reviewed.
14. What is the anticipated award date. This course will be retired in the near future as version 9 is due out in June and Broadcom/VmWare's history is to retire versions soon thereafter.
Answer: Contract award is anticipated within 3 weeks from the offeror due date.
15. Will resumes and/or current VMware Certified Instructor (VCI) certification validation for the proposed instructor be required with the quote submission, or only upon request/award?
Answer: This acquisition will be negotiated on a BRAND NAME basis with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) VMware or AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS per FAR 11.
Interested AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals prior to offer due date. AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR letter or documentation from the OEM is required to be submitted with quotes.
16. The SOW requires the contractor to obtain base access via Rapid Gate/DBIDS, visitor badges (BAVR request), and a vehicle pass for the VCI instructor and any support staff. Are there any additional site-specific requirements, points of contact, or timelines we should coordinate prior to the training dates?
Answer: Government point of contact information will be provided upon contract award. At that time, the Vendor shall coordinate with the Government point of contact for base access and vehicle passes.
17. The Period of Performance ends 30 September 2026, with training to be scheduled post-award in coordination with the government POC. Is there a preferred or required window for the five-day training session within that timeframe?
Answer: The training course must be completed by 30 September 2026. The exact training dates will be coordinated between the Vendor and the Government POC after contract award.
18. Are there any specific instructions or required format/volume structure for the quote submission (e.g., separate volumes for price, technical qualifications, and past performance)?
Answer: There is no specific format/structure for offer submission, however, please see Section L – Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to offerors or Quoters for more information.
19. Given the 100% small business set-aside and brand-name limitation to VMware Authorized Training Partners, can the government confirm that a VMware Authorized Training Partner offering the official OEM course with a currently certified VCI fully meets all requirements?
Answer: This acquisition will be negotiated on a BRAND NAME basis with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) VMware or AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS per FAR 11.
Interested AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals prior to offer due date. AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR letter or documentation from the OEM is required to be submitted with quotes.
20. We have reviewed the bid posting site and noted that the submission due date is Apr 03, 2026, 05:00 pm PDT. Could you please confirm if this date is correct and if there have been any updates or amendments that may not have been posted yet?
Answer: Solicitation N6471026Q0003 AMD 0001 extends the offer due date to 9 April 2026 at
5:00 PM PST.
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