14Q4003_Q A.docx

1. Is there an incumbent currently providing this training and if so, can you provide the name of the contractor company?

Yes, Valbin Corporation.

1. When multiple groups are engaged in exercises (i.e. up to 4 groups in a week) is it correct to assume that if four groups of students are present for training, four teams consisting of 2 Facilitators and 8 Skilled Role Players are required to accommodate the Day Five Training Session?

No, the total required for 2, 3 or 4 groups will always be 2 Facilitators and 8 Skilled Role Players. If there is a requirement for more than 4 groups, additional Facilitators and Role Players will be required.

1. Reference to Section 2.6: what do the “authentic costumes” consist of?

That will depend on the scenario. Currently, the scenarios the training scenarios take place in Niger and in Turkey.

1. Reference to Section 4.1: What is the distance between the training facilities Training facilities currently are located on one compound in Summit Point, WV. Lodging is located in Winchester, VA (although Charles Town, WV is also an option).

1. Reference to Section 4.1: Please confirm: All meals, lodging and transportation costs are to be included in the fully loaded rate. Section G.2 of the RFP specifies other Travel Reimbursement procedures. Will the government revise the requirement for meals, lodging, and transportation costs so that they can be proposed as ODCs per JTR as a separate line item All meals, lodging and transportation costs shall be included in the fully loaded rate. Section G.2 Travel Regulations will apply in the event the contractor is asked to perform services at a location other than what is mentioned in Section F.2. All meals, lodging and transportation in relation to training at Summit Point, WV and meetings at FSI shall be included in your fully loaded rate. No, meals lodging and transportation will not be allowed to be a separate line item. See 4.1 and 4.2. Travel will

1. Reference to Section 4.3: How much advance notice will be provided to contractor for training requiring more than one package of 8 RPs and 2 Facilitators?

We will provide as much notice as possible but at least two weeks prior to the training day per section 4.3.

1. Reference to Section 5.2.3: What specific security background check is required for the Skilled Role Players?

The contractor is responsible for vetting the role players through interviews and reference checks and on-going performance reviews. For foreign nationals, contractor must vet role players against key law enforcement and national security data bases (e.g., databases located at www.visualcompliance.com, among others, in conjunction with the E-Verify program).

1. Reference to Section 5.2.3: What specific skills are the “Skilled Role Players” expected to have?

See 5.2.3. Contractor will be provided scenarios with detailed roles that will be required. Currently, the training scenarios involve an attack on an embassy compound and an eruption of violence while diplomats are working in a remote location.

1. Reference to Section 5.2.3: What types of roles will the Skilled Role Players be performing?

See 5.2.3. See question number 8

1. Is there an incumbent for this contract?

See questions number 1.

1. How long have they had the contract?

The incumbent contract was awarded for a base plus two option years.

1. The terms say "total small business." Is any other criteria being applied, such as native American preference, or 8a preference?

No.

1. What is the maximum length of the technical section?

There is no maximum.

1. It's not clear if the estimated travel, POV, per diem/hotel should actually included in the CLINs or is reimbursed separately under the contract and is not addressed in the proposal.

It should be included and will not be reimbursed separately.

1. It appears that individuals travelling more that 50 miles are authorized POV, hotel, and per diem. Those under 50 are not. But is the solicitation stating that hotel room may also be authorized for those employees closer than 50 miles due to the 0700 start time?

Contractor is expected to provide a single fully loaded rate per session and ensure that its contract staff is present and available to work at the designated time. Contractor will be responsible for POV, hotel, and other per diem costs as part of the fully loaded rate.

1. Is the PM full time? Or just work on the days of training.

Only on the training day.

1. The solicitation seems to indicate that some weeks may have 2 or more courses going on simultaneously-- does that mean some weeks may require 16, 24 or up to 32 role players?

See answer to question 2.

1. The solicitation calls for "skilled" role players. How is that defined in this case? Actors or professional intelligence and security specialists? Either or? Other?

FSI will provide scenarios to the contractor outlining the roles required, e.g. UNHCR official at a refugee camp.

1. For using the past performance of sub-contractors in a team, can their past performance be verified and documented by a Prime they are supporting on relevant and related work? Or just by the government customer? Some government organizations will not do the PP forms for subs.

Yes, it can be documented by a Prime they are supporting.