Question and Answers W91QV125RA065_updated.pdf

Questions and Answers regarding Solicitation

W91QV125A065 for

Leadership Training

• Section 2. Evaluation Factors States: c. Representations and Certifications found at FAR 52.212-3 ALT I and 52.209-7 MUST be completed. FAR52.209-7 is not found in the solicitation. Can you provide clarity?

• A: FAR 52.209-7 is not applicable to this requirement. Please discard.

• On page 8, should the contractor complete 52.219-28 prior to submission?

• A: No. Contracting will complete this section after an awardee has been selected.

• To clarify, will there only be one session of the training facilitated over the year or will multiple sessions be facilitated? If so, how many

A: Six sessions at a minimum

• There are two versions of the Five Behaviors training. Is the organization requesting the Five Behaviors for an Intact Team or Five Behaviors for Individual Team Leaders?

A: Individual Team Leaders

• Paragraph 1.6.11 of the PWS states that the contracting officer, COR....will meet periodically, quarterly as a minimum, with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. Does this apply to this solicitation? If so, please elaborate, we are interpreting that this is a one-time event.

A: No

• The PWS explicitly requests "The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Training Workshop." Can you confirm if proposals will only be considered from providers certified to deliver the specific Wiley-branded program, or if functionally equivalent workshops based on Lecioni’s five behaviors of a cohesive team principles and book will be considered technically acceptable?

A: The Wiley-branded program is preferred

• Could you clarify the expected format for the workshop over the 12-month period? For example, is the expectation of a single multi-day event or a series of shorter sessions spread throughout the year?

A: Series of shorter sessions spread throughout the year

• The PWS introduction mentions "Executive Coaching." Please clarify if any individual or group executive coaching is required in addition to the workshop.

A: None

• We have reviewed SAM.gov and noted that the submission due date is Aug 28, 2025, 10:00 am EDT. 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?

A: Submission due date is Aug 28, 2025, 10:00 am EDT. N amendments done.

• Can the coaching sessions be done virtually

A: NO

• Could you please confirm whether this procurement will be competed among multiple vendors, or if it is intended as a sole source acquisition?

A: It is NOT a sole source acquisition. This solicitation will be done as a small business set-aside. Please refer to Solicitation posting no. PANMCC-25-P-0000-025361 (W91QV125RA065) – “Leadership Training” on SAM.gov and submit your quote.

• Does the QCP need to be submitted with the proposal? Or within 30 days?

A: As per PWS 1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall upon request, provide to the government its quality control documentation (within 30 days after contract award).

• The vendor is requesting clarification on whether the Government seeks the standard Wiley-approved Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team curriculum, or a modified/expanded version with supplemental content.

A: We will take the modified expanded version.

• They are also asking if the RNEC-NCR region intends to mirror another RNEC’s structure of six (6) three-hour workshops delivered monthly, each focusing on a different behavior (Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability, Results).

A: We will have it executed monthly.

• Will the contractor be required to secure training space on post at Building 312, if not provided by the government?

A: The Government will provide training space.