B.08 Attachment 03 RFP Contractor Questions and Answers_05 February 2024.pdf

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Course Development & Instruction / Riparian Zone Ecology/Restoration/Management
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PANHES-24-P-0000-000843
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for course development and instruction services. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor to develop and teach an in-person course on Riparian Zone Ecology, Restoration, and Management. The course must include a minimum of one field trip within local driving distance of the proposed training location. Class sizes will typically range from 30 to 35 students. The government will provide classroom space and handle related logistics and costs. Bidders should propose a training location and price their offers to cover any required travel expenses. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor.

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Attachment (3) Contractor Questions and Answers / PANHES-24-P-0000 000843 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Learning Center (ULC) Course #281 Riparian Zone Ecology/Restoration/Management

1. Question: We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Government Response: This is a brand-new contract.

2. Question: Will the Government please provide course locations (see Appendix 1 in PWS)?

Government Response: Because the requirement includes field trips, the contractor shall propose a location within its proposal that will meet the requirements of paragraphs 1.1.1.7, 1.4.2, and 5.9 of the

PWS.

3. Question: Will the Government confirm that all courses are to be taught in person? Will some of the coursework be conducted virtually?

Government Response: All course work will be taught in person.

4. Question: Will course-related field trips be “local” or within driving distance from course locations?

Government Response: Yes. Field trips must be within the local area or within driving distance of the course location.

5. Question: How many field trips does the Government anticipate will be planned per course?

Government Response: A minimum of one is required however, the contractor shall propose its own approach to the course which can include more than one field trip.

6. Question: Is there an incumbent for this opportunity? If so, what is the contract number, please?

Government Response: No. This is a new contract.

7. Question: We also recommend the government add a Travel CLIN. What is the budget set forth for yearly travel?

Government Response: This is a firm fixed price contract, there is no separate CLIN for travel costs.

Course presentation CLINs shall be priced to include any required travel.

8. Question: PWS 10.1 states “10.1 The Government will provide classroom space acceptable to the government and conducive to the instructional delivery needs of the contractor.” Confirm the Government will schedule and pay for the classroom with no action required on behalf of the contractor?

Government Response: Confirmed. The Government will secure and pay for a classroom based on the awardee’s proposed training location.

9. Question: What class sizes should the contractor be prepared to support? (How many students per session?)

Government Response: Typically 30-35 per session

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