Answers_Solicitation_SBAHQ16Q0006.pdf

Answers to Questions for Solicitation SBAHQ-16-Q-0006

Research on Women’s Participation in Incubators and Accelerators

1. How many respondents are in each of the three initial surveys?

The surveys were approved by OMB on May 12, 2015. The OMB Control Number is 3245-0386. There are three surveys: 1) female entrepreneurs; 2) female entrepreneur graduates of an incubator or accelerator; and 3) managers of incubators and accelerators. The entrepreneur survey has 272 responses, with 200 needed. The graduate survey has 40 responses, with 150 needed. The program manager survey has 35 responses, with 150 needed.

2. How many additional graduates and managers, each, are required to meet the participation level?

This is in the Performance Work State ment, and also noted above.

3. Please confirm that we will we administer the same survey that the initial respondents completed rather than creating a new OMB approved survey for additional data collection?

That is correct. The surveys were already approved.

4. Will we be given a breakdown of how many female incubator vs accelerator participants are required?

No. There are no requirements.

5. What is the standard meeting protocol and desired frequency/duration for the regular progress meetings?

The Council would like a weekly written report; time will also be reserved each week for a check-in call/meeting if needed. The Council is happy to make arrangements that work for the contractor.