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SBAHQ-14-Q-0059

SBA Emerging Leaders (formerly e200) – Post Grad Enhanced Curriculum Pilot

Q&A’s

The following are questions received and the responses:

Q. Will the Emerging Leaders Curriculum be provided to the successful offeror?

R. The full curriculum will not be provided to the successor as it is proprietary material, however the curriculum syllabus will be provided and discussed at length.

Q. Is there an incumbent?

R. No

Q. The solicitation mentions that this is a follow-on course to the previous Emerging Leaders program. Please provide the contract number for the previous course on Emerging Leaders.

R. SBAHQ-12-C-0027

Q. Can you provide percentage and actual time estimates for both "on-site and remote [synchronous/live vs. asynchronous] training delivery of specialized curriculum and instruction"?

R. 100% of this training will be delivered virtually, thus no on-site training will be provided under this contract.

Q. How many days of travel to do you estimate or the total 12 month contract?

R. None

Q. What technical curriculum/instructional delivery systems is the SBA currently utilizing for this and/or similar projects/programs.

R. The Emerging Leaders program is supported by the national trainer, Interise, to implement the ‘Streetwise MBA Curriculum’

Q. Are there any required elements in the post grad curriculum?

R. Other than what’s provided in the SOW, there no additional specific requirements.

Q. This is a small business set aside under simplified acquisition procedures. What is the budget? The solicitation indicates less than $150,000.

R. We cannot provide the actual budget; the award will be under the SAT of $150K. Quotes should be submitted for the lowest cost possible.

Q. What is the expectation for coaching? Virtual or onsite? Will there be the ability for the client to pay something as well as SBA?

R. Expectations are listed in the SOW; all training will be conducted virtually; the clients will be offered this training service free of charge.

Q. What will be the criteria for eligibility for this program initially and ongoing?

R. As indicated in the SOW, this training is aimed specifically towards former participants of the Emerging Leaders program.

Q. Is the solicitation for curriculum development, a pilot and development or for actual implementation?

R. As indicated in the SOW, this is a new pilot for SBA and we are interested in the vendor providing an existing curriculum for virtual implementation, therefore curriculum development will not be necessary.

Q. What is the timeframe for implementation?

R. The contract is for 12 months, SBA will expect the vendor to supply a work plan for the services of the 12 months.

Q. What is meant by digital blended learning approach?

R. What is meant by digital blended learning approach?

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