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Questions and Answers

1. The PWS lists limited detail in sections 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.1.2, with section 5.2 left blank.

Could the Government confirm whether there are additional tasks expected under this contract beyond those explicitly listed?

TEC-U requires an LMS that is clean, intuitive platform that is easy for both instructors and students to use. It must be able be able to upload a variety of formats: videos, quizzes, SCORM packages, PDF’s, and live sessions. The LMS must be able organize content into modules, sections, and pathways. It must have the ability to auto-grade objective tests and have manual grading options for subjective tests. It must be able to provide progress tracking of students and provide analytic dashboards to include course completion rates, time spent on lessons, testing performance, and the ability to filter participants by military rank. The LMS must be able to produce announcements, email notifications, and discussion forums. The LMS must be available to be available on computers, tablets and smartphones. The LMS must award certificates at the completion of lessons.

2. Does the Government expect contractor-provided services and support to be performed in relation to the capabilities outlined in sections 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.1.2?

Yes

3. What is the page limit for each past performance submission?

Your submission must remain under 10MB in size or our network will not accept your email.

4. Is the Government open to an open-source LMS solution that can be fully customized to their needs?

Yes

5. Would the Government also consider a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) LMS solution that may require licensing fees but can still be customized as needed?

No, needs to be customized to our need

6. Are there specific security requirements or certifications that the LMS platform and contractor must meet (e.g., DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, or SCORM standards)?

Must meet all requirements listed in the Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

7. Are there ongoing compliance obligations related to DoD/Army cybersecurity or data protection policies (e.g., DoD 8510, NIST standards)?

No

8. Are there specific instructions or evaluation factors the Government is looking for in the

RFP?

All instructions are provided in the Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

9. How many pages are allowed for each section of the proposal (e.g., technical proposal, management approach, resumes)?

There is no limitations other than your submission remaining under 10MB in size

10. Current LMS Platform Could you please identify the current LMS platform in use and confirm whether offerors will be granted access to facilitate transition planning?

MediaShare IQ & Yes to access for facilitating transition planning

11. User Volume Clarification The PWS references “up to 100 users monthly.” Does this refer to 100 unique users, or a consistent user pool with rotating enrollments? Will historical training data be migrated?

100 new users monthly & we will want historical data to be migrated to new LMS

12. Integration Expectations Are there any current or anticipated requirements to integrate with other platforms (e.g., CAC authentication, scheduling systems, personnel databases)?

No

13. Branding and Customization What level of branding is expected—basic theming, full white labeling, or deeper customization of UI/UX?

Full white labeling

14. Gamification Definition The PWS mentions gamification. Could you provide more detail on specific features or examples that meet this requirement?

It must be able be able to upload a variety of formats: videos, quizzes, SCORM packages, PDF’s, and live sessions. The LMS must be able organize content into modules, sections, and pathways. It must have the ability to auto-grade objective tests and have manual grading options for subjective tests.

15. Reporting Wizard Requirements Is there a required report format or use case scenario for the “reporting wizard” referenced in Section 5.1.1?

No, It must be able to provide progress tracking of students and provide analytic dashboards to include course completion rates, time spent on lessons, testing performance, and the ability to filter participants by military rank.

16. Security Requirements Beyond SAM.gov Service Contract Reporting, are there specific cybersecurity or FedRAMP baselines the LMS must meet?

Submission must meet all requirements listed in the Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

17. Training Sessions Will the training for TEC-U staff be expected in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format? Approximately how many individuals should be trained?

In-Person & approximately 10

18. Help Desk Scope Will help desk support be required for end users (learners), admin staff, or both?

Both

19. Evaluation Criteria Can you share any information on how proposals will be scored or weighted, especially in relation to price vs. technical merit?

As stated in the solicitation “The Government intends to use simplified acquisition procedures for evaluating quotes and awarding the resulting purchase order in accordance with FAR 13.106.”

20. Award and Go-Live Timeline Is there a target contract award date and anticipated go-live timeline?

15 June 2025