Questions and Answers for W911RZ26QA018.pdf

Questions and Answers for W911RZ26QA018 10th SFG Critical Infrastructure Targeting Training

1 – Solicitation, pg. 25-26 - section Eval. Factors 1(a)

The solicitation price evaluation includes the base period only plus an additional amount equal to one-half of the base period price for FAR 52.217-8, while the schedule shows one FFP CLIN for one job and the period of performance is 04-15 May 2026. Please confirm whether offerors should submit pricing only for CLIN 0001 or whether any separate option or extension pricing is required in the quote.

Answer: Offerors should submit pricing for CLIN 0001 only. There is no option to extend beyond the period of performance of 04 May 2026 thru 15 May 2026

2 – Solicitation, pg. 24 - section Sec. 2 Quote Submission Requirements

Please confirm the minimum technical content required for the quotation. Is a narrative describing the services offered sufficient, or does the Government expect supporting items such as resumes, facility descriptions, site-access descriptions, and clearance verification information?

Answer: A narrative describing the services is sufficient.

3 – Solicitation, pg 24 - section Secs. 2-3

Please confirm whether there are any quotation formatting requirements not stated in the solicitation, including page limits, font requirements, attachment naming conventions, maximum email size, or whether multiple emails are permitted for one submission.

Answer: Per the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 in the Solicitation, each quotation shall include the following: Offeror name, address, and telephone number; Unit prices and total overall price; Description of the services offered, in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the solicitation and the Performance Work Statement (PWS); Any discount terms; CAGE Code; Unique Entity Identifier (UEID); Business size/status; Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); and Acknowledgment of any solicitation amendments Email submission to the email addresses provided before the closing of the solicitation.

4 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg. 1; 3 - section General Information; 1.6.5

The combined synopsis states that the classroom portion will be conducted within 10 miles of Fort Carson at a suitable location, and the PWS states the contractor shall furnish facilities. Please confirm whether the contractor must provide and pay for the classroom facility, including any related AV, internet, and classroom support requirements.

Answer: Classroom portions will conducted on Fort Carson, classrooms with AV will be provided. If any classrooms will be required outside of Fort Carson, the contractor shall furnish the necessary facilities.

5 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg. 1; 14 - section General Information; Part 5 / 5.1

The combined synopsis states practical exercises will be conducted at the contractor's pre-planned infrastructure locations within 100 miles of Fort Carson, and the PWS states the training includes work with infrastructure industry partners in the Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo areas. Please confirm whether the contractor is solely responsible for securing all site access and partner coordination for practical exercises.

Answer: The contractor will be responsible to secure all site access and coordination for the practical exercises.

6 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg 1; 14 - section General Information; Part 5

If a specific infrastructure site type is unavailable due to owner restrictions, safety, or timing, will the Government accept a comparable alternate site or a scenario-based substitute that still meets the course objective?

Answer: Alternate sites would be accepted as long as it meets the course objectives.

7 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg 1; 6 - section General Information; 1.6.13-1.6.14

The documents state that the contractor is responsible for its own travel, lodging, meals, per diem, and local travel. Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible only for contractor personnel travel, or whether any transportation support is expected for Government personnel or students during site visits and practical exercises.

Answer: Contractor is responsible for their own personal travel and meals or any additional travel related expenses. Contractor is not responsible for Government personnel travel expenses. All Government personnel or students will provide their own travel and meal expenses.

8 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg. 1; 4 and 14 - section General Information; 1.6.7.4 and 4.2

The combined synopsis requires active TOP SECRET personnel clearances at proposal submission, and the PWS requires a top secret facility clearance. Please confirm whether the facility clearance must also be active at time of quote submission, or whether it may be in place by award or by start of performance.

Answer: The requirement for a security clearance and access to top secret facilities is being removed from the updated PWS. An amendment with the updated PWS will be submitted in SAM.gov

9 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg. 1; 4 - section General Information; 1.6.7.4

The combined synopsis and PWS reference TOP SECRET clearances in JPAS. Please confirm the acceptable method for Government verification of personnel clearances at quote submission and prior to performance if the legacy JPAS reference is no longer the operational system of record.

Answer: The requirement for a security clearance and access to top secret facilities is being removed from the updated PWS. An amendment with the updated PWS will be submitted in SAM.gov

10 – PWS – pg. 4-5 - section 1.6.7.4.1

The PWS requires annual drug testing for TOP SECRET-cleared contractor employees each year of the contract, but the performance period appears limited to 04-15 May 2026. Please confirm whether evidence of an existing company annual drug-free workforce or testing program is sufficient for proposal purposes.

Answer: An existing company annual drug-free workforce or testing program is sufficient for proposal purposes. As stated in the last sentence of 1.6.7.4.1

11 – PWS – pg. 2-3 - section 1.6.1; 1.6.2

Please confirm that the Quality Control Plan due within 30 days after award and the OPSEC SOP or Plan due within 90 days after award are post-award deliverables and are not required to be submitted with the quotation.

Answer: Quality Control Plan is not required for the quotation. This contract is less than 30 days.

12 - Solicitation; PWS – pg. 26; 6 - section Eval. Factor 1(c); 1.6.11

Please clarify the format and level of detail the Government expects for demonstrating relevant past experience working with U.S. Army Special Forces units and backgrounds in Special Forces, law enforcement, intelligence, or private investigator communities. For example, should this be provided as project descriptions, resumes, or both?

Answer: Past Experience can be demonstrated through similar contracts and resumes to determine past performance.

13 – PWS – pg. 13-14 - section 4.1-4.3

Part 4 states the contractor shall furnish facilities, transportation, materials, ADPE such as computers, and training aids. Please confirm whether the contractor must provide all computers and other training materials for both instructors and students, or whether any of these items will be Government-furnished during performance.

Answer: Presentations and training aids/materials will be provided by contractor (such a course material, presentations, etc). If computers are required for students for training, Government personnel will use their government provided laptops.

14 – PWS – pg. 6-7 - section 1.6.15; 1.6.16

The PWS states Data Rights are reserved and imposes nondisclosure and public release restrictions. Please clarify whether the Government expects any student materials, exam results, score sheets, certificates, attendance rosters, or after-action summaries as formal deliverables under this effort.

Answer: Data Rights. Contractor will provide attendance rosters and certificates as proof of student completion of the course.

15 - Wage Determination; Solicitation – pg. 2-4; 8-9 - section WD 2015-5417 Rev. 31; FAR 52.222-42

The solicitation states the equivalent federal hire class as Technical Instructor at $26.88, while the wage determination also lists Technical Instructor or Course Developer and other occupational classes. Please confirm whether all covered labor for this requirement is to be mapped to Technical Instructor, or whether other labor classifications or conformance may apply for any non-instructor support roles.

Answer: Other labor classifications or conformance may apply for any non-instructor support roles.

16 – PWS – pg. 1-2 - section 1.4; 1.5

The PWS states performance begins 04 May 2026 and runs through 15 May 2026. For planning purposes, what date does the Government anticipate award of this effort?

Answer: Anticipated award by 1 May 2026.

17 – PWS – pg. 13 - section Part 4 / 4.1

Part 4 states the contractor shall furnish facilities. For any classified portions of the course, may the Government provide access to 10th Group classified space or other suitable Government secure classroom space, or must the contractor provide all classified-capable facilities?

Answer: The Government will provide the classroom for any training that is conducted on Fort Carson. The requirement for top secret clearances and access to secure facilities is being removed from the PWS.

18 – PWS – pg. 7-8 - section 1.6.19

The PWS states general training requirements must be completed within 30 days after contract start date or incorporation of the requirement. Given the short period of performance and 04 May 2026 start, should offerors assume all proposed personnel must already possess these required trainings and certifications before performance begins?

Answer: It would be assumed that all contractor personnel would already possess the required trainings and certifications needed.

19 – PWS – pg. 4 - section 1.6.7.5

The PWS requires contractor and subcontractor employees to have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Given the short timeline and the separate requirement for active TOP SECRET clearances, will the Government consider an existing cleared background investigation and continuous evaluation or monitoring status sufficient to satisfy this requirement?

Answer: An existing cleared background investigation and continuous evaluation or monitoring status is sufficient to satisfy this requirement. Contractors must be able to get onto Fort Carson to facilitate any training taking place on the installation. At a minimum, this will require a visitor pass granted by Fort Carson.

20 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg. 1; 4 - section General Information; 1.6.7.4

Please confirm whether the Top Secret clearance requirement applies to all contractor personnel performing work under the contract, including non-instructor roles such as contract manager, alternate or deputy contract manager, quality control personnel, site coordinators, and personnel leading or supporting site visits, or only to personnel providing classified instruction.

Answer: The requirement for a security clearance and access to top secret facilities is being removed from the updated PWS. An amendment with the updated PWS will be submitted in SAM.gov

21 - Combined Synopsis; PWS – pg. 1-2 – section General Information; 1.4-1.5

Given that contractor coordination with civilian site operators, site access approvals, and required site-specific training or certifications may require several weeks after award, is the Government willing to adjust the training start date to provide at least 30 days from date of award to course start, if needed for performance readiness?

Answer: There is no intention to extend beyond the period of performance of 04 May 2026 thru 15 May 2026 due to other training requirements.