QAs_Amendment_2.pdf

Q1) Training and equipment to be provided under this contract will include Export-Controlled Items meaning items subject to the Export Administration Regulations or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Will the Government provide export authorization, an export license, or other authority for the release of defense articles and/or technical data to foreign persons?

A1) This will be the responsibility of the Awardee. Awardee is required to provide all equipment to support all DoD HMA / DPAA missions

Q2) Section L.2.5 refers to Offeror past performance. May subcontractor past performance be submitted as well?

A2) Offeror may submit past performance as a result of work completed as a subcontractor; however, not on behalf of a proposed subcontractor.

Q3) Section A, paragraph 7 states: “It is the Government’s objective to set this requirement aside for a

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).” Please confirm that only SDVOSB prime contractors are for eligible for award and that the SDVOSB prime contractor must perform 51% of the effort.

A3) Correct. A SDVOSB is only eligible for award as a prime contractor.

Q4) PWS 2.9 states that all personnel whose resumes are submitted with the proposal are considered key. Please clarify the distinction between key and non-key positions as there appears to be no Section H clause(s) that impose specific requirements on key personnel.

A4) See updated Section H.4

Q5) Should the list of volumes that exclude price information in L.1.8 be “1, 2, and 3”?

A5) See updated Section L.1.8

Q6) Is the reference to L.2.4.3 incorrect in paragraph L.2.5.1?

A6) See Amendment 1, Section L.2.5.1

Q7) This is a performance based procurement in which the Government specifies results in a performance work statement and the contractor determines the resources required, including a level of effort, to provide meet those results. Will the Government elaborate on the scope of TOR 001, PWS 3.4 Task 4 “Provide EOD/HMA/PSSM expertise to HDTC in support of HMA programs and curriculum development for courses that support the HMA Train the Trainer and PSSM mission” so that the proper level of response can be proposed?

A7) Further elaboration of the task is found in the Base PWS in Section C of the RFP.

Q8) TOR 001 3.5 Task 5: What is the number of courses that need to be developed? What is the number of courses that need to be maintained? What is the number of courses that need to be enhanced? Are each of the sub items (such as Underwater ERW Clearance – Post Mission Analysis) meant to be an independent course?

A8) Each item on each sub item line is meant to be an independent course. Each independent course will have multiple lessons plans to support that course. All independent courses, when combined, must integrate to make up the major topic.

Q9) Will the Government or host nation provide equipment for Pre-deployment Diver/Diver Refresher

Training?

A9) Awardee is required to provide all equipment to support all DoD HMA / DPAA missions. See

Amendment 1, Section A.14.

Q10) What diving facilities are available for Pre-deployment Diver/Diver Refresher Training?

A10) Sourcing diving facilities for Pre-deployment Diver/Diver Refresher Training is the responsibility of the contractor based on the analysis of the host nation’s infrastructure.

Q11) What Government equipment is provided on the Solomon Islands?

A11) Awardee is required to provide all equipment to support all DoD HMA / DPAA missions. See

Amendment 1, Section A.14.

Q12) Will Pre-deployment Diver/Diver Refresher Training involve emergency procedures, diving on ordnance related hazards and render safe procedures?

A12) The Pre-deployment Diver/Diver Refresher Training will involve training in emergency procedures, but it will NOT involve training on diving on ordnance related hazards and render safe procedures?

Q13) What retrieval and disposal equipment will be used when training host nation personnel in the country of Solomon Islands?

A13) Contractor will conduct analysis of the ERW found to determine the retrieval and non-lethal disposal equipment required. With the exception of lethal materials and equipment, the Awardee is required to provide all equipment to support all DoD HMA / DPAA missions as needed to complete the requirements. See Amendment 1, Section A.14.

Q14) What lift system will be used when training host nation personnel in the country of Solomon

Islands?

A14) Contractor shall conduct analysis of the ERW found to determine the lift systems required.

Q15) What underwater demolition equipment will be used when training host nation personnel in the country of Solomon Islands?

A15) Contractor shall determine all non-lethal underwater demolition equipment requirements.

Q16) Will the government provide required explosives when training host nation personnel in the country of Solomon Islands?

A16) The host nation and other partner nations will provide the required explosives. The Contractor is required to provide all other non-lethal equipment to complete the task.

Q17) What remote dredging system will be used when training host nation personnel in the country of Solomon Islands?

A17) The contractor will provide the dredging system based on the contractor’s analysis of the host nation’s existing infrastructure and ERW locations to support dredging operations in remote, austere locations.

Q18) Is the contractor responsible for explosive procurement, storage, and transportation when training host nation personnel in the country of Solomon Islands?

A18) The contractor is NOT required to procure explosives, but is required to ensure safe, secure storage and transportation to meet the requirements of the training mission.

Q19) Will HDTC be providing the server hosting for the Portal?

A19) The contractor will host online content on its own learning management system IAW PWS

Paragraph 3.3 Web-Based Portal Support. It will NOT exist on a government system at any time. See Amendment 1, Question 23.

Q20) What format is the existing curriculum? How much is currently in written format? How much is in digital format?

A20) All existing curriculum is in digital format. The curricula and training materials shall be web-based.

See Amendment 1, Question 22.

Q21) Is there a current learning management system in use?

A21) No

Q22) What is the percent of the desired course that will be re-used/re-purposed in relation to what will be new?

A22) Once the course is developed, 50–75% of the course is expected to re-used/re-purposed for different host nation requirements.

Q23) Does the e-learning need to include audio?

A23) Yes, audio and video.

Q24) If a Fixed Price quote is submitted, what additional pricing information is required?

A24) See L.2.4 Volume 4 Factor 3 – Cost/Price for instruction on information to submit.

Q25) Will the contractor be required to load and maintain the portal data?

A25) Yes.

Q26) Will the portal be required to integrate with other systems?

A26) Not at this time. But future integration is anticipated beginning in year 2 or 3.

Q27) How many users will the portal be required to support?

A27) 500 users initially with the ability to scale to 1000 users.

Q28) Will the portal be required to be a 24x7 operational system? Will support need to be provided on a

24x7 basis?

A28) Yes

Q29) Is each module expected to be delivered in all possible ways (e-learning, instructor led, etc.)?

A29) Modality of delivery will be determined by analysis IAW with HDTC Training Development SOP

Q30) Do the modules need to be SCORM conformant so that they can be used in other settings?

A30) Yes

Q31) Is the language delivery expected to be in English?

A31) Yes, but each mission has translation support requirements determined at the task order level.

Q32) If other languages are to be used for delivery, who will provide translation?

A32) The contractor

Q33) Will the ERW mission set be tasked separately from DPAA and HMA?

A33) Yes