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This sources sought notice requests information from sources capable of fulfilling requirements for an Academic Credit for Training Program. The Transportation Security Administration seeks a contractor to provide virtual learning evaluation services for TSA programs, make college credit recommendations, validate competencies, and offer digital transcript services. Interested vendors must respond to attached questions by May 12, 2022 at 4pm, providing their business details, capabilities, and federal contract vehicles. The response will aid the determination of an acquisition strategy for these services.
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RFI 70T01022I7670N0001
College Credit/ACT Questions and Answers 04/28/2022
Q&A Number Question and Answer
| Q1 |
| Provide the following information: |
a. Company Name
b. Unique Entity ID
c. Cage Code
d. Company Point of Contact
e. Mailing Address
f. Phone Number
g. E-mail
h. Current Business Size (e.g., large business, small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.)
i. State if you hold a current GSA contract, GWAC, or other federal supply schedules contract and provide the contract number.
A1
| Q2 |
| Does your organization currently have an evaluation program that helps learners document their skills and gain access to academic credit for learning outside of traditional colleges? |
A2
| Q3 |
| Is your organization currently capable of analyzing materials, validating learning outcomes and competencies based on a nationally recognized standard, and recommending postsecondary credit based on its findings? |
A3
| Q4 |
| Does your organization currently have prior experience evaluating learning for the military, Federal government, and Department of Homeland Security? |
A4
| Q5 |
| Does your organization currently have experience conducting virtual learning evaluations of training (technical and non-technical), education and development programs, certificates, exams, and on-the-job training? |
A5
| Q6 |
| Can your organization currently provide subject-matter expert faculty from colleges and universities who teach in the following academic areas: |
a. Homeland Security
b. Federal Law Enforcement
c. Transportation Security Canine Handler Training
d. Transportation Security Technical Training and Certification/Re- Certification
e. Leadership Training
A6
| Q7 |
| Does your organization currently provide an online guide for programs that have been successfully evaluated for college credit equivalencies and workplace competencies, thus enabling TSA to demonstrate the quality of its training through endorsements? |
A7
| Q8 |
| Does your organization currently have an online military guide that lists credit recommendations and detailed summaries for formal courses and occupations offered by all branches of the military? |
A8
| Q9 |
| Can your organization currently provide online content regarding Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), to educate TSA employees on how knowledge and skills obtained outside the classroom can be applied to a degree program, including workplace training (other than TSA), military training and service, independent study, professional certifications, examinations (national exams, such as Advanced Placement, etc.), civic activities, volunteer service, and can potentially earn employees additional college credit? |
A9
| Q10 |
| Can your organization currently provide learners with a validated record of their learning to transfer into college or seek new employment opportunities, that is: |
| a. | free to all eligible learners; |
| b. | nationally recognized by colleges and universities; and |
| c. | currently available in a standard digital format acceptable to |
colleges and universities nationwide?
A10
| Q11 |
| What is the size of the network of accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. that currently accept your organization’s college credit recommendations? |
A11
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