Questions_and_Answers.docx

Questions about the DDPL RFP.

1. Q: In Section 2: Performance Work Statement it appears as though the instructors utilize DCAA’s DDPL program content for the 7 Leadership Courses. I see that we must use your curriculum, only adding our personal executive experiences, however, the Section 1 requirement is confusing since we do not have your DDPL 7 module Leadership Courses. Does this simply mean that we will need to add the 7 Leadership Courses if awarded the contract.

A: Section 2 of the PWS describes the desired Learning Objectives (LO) for each course. The DDPL program does not have a curriculum for each course. Section 1.2, which outlines the minimum requirements that vendors must meet to be considered for award, states that the proposed course or courses must be part of the vendor’s current course offerings and must be an existing open enrollment course of instruction. Each of the 7 courses will be evaluated separately, so vendors may quote on any or all of the courses. Multiple firm fixed price contracts will be issued; however only one course will be awarded per vendor.

2. Q: In Section 1: Request for Proposal it requires that the courses must be part of the Vendor’s current course offerings and must be an existing open enrollment course of instruction. I also want to know if there is benefit in utilizing my firm for subcontract work to the University that I have approached. Is there any added value to DBE Submissions? My firm does not meet the criteria individually to respond to the RFP, as my office suites do not have lodging and meal service. However, the School of Business/MBA/MHRM programs have these amenities. Please let me know regarding my questions listed above to the extent possible. In the event the University I approached does not choose to bid, I am affiliated with another local University that has a Bachelor’s level School of Business with an Entrepreneurial track that I could also approach.

A: In accordance with the RFP, contract awards will be made directly to the institution that has been determined to be the best value for a particular course. It is up to the institution submitting the proposal to determine what subcontracting opportunities they wish to pursue.