W911SA25Q3029 - Amendment 1 - Vendor Questions and Answers.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of Amendment One (1) is to provide anw ers to vendor questions and to extend the offers due date to 2:00pm CST on Tuesday 1/14/2025. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

POC for this action is Christopher Brow n, christopher.m.brow n67.civ@army.mil

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Jan-2025 12:00 PM to 14-Jan-2025 02:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTIONS

Vendor Questions and Answers Solicitation W911SA25Q3029

Q1. Does the training need to follow TRADOC Regulation 350-70, the ADDIE process, or any other Army instructional development standards?

A1. No training does not need to follow TRADOC Regulation 350-70, the ADDIE process, or any other Army instructional development standards

Q2. Are pre-determined Terminal and Enabling Learning Objectives (TLOs/ELOs) available, or will the contractor need to develop them?

A2. Yes, the contractor shall develop the TLOs/ELOs.

Q3. Is a Critical Task Site Selection Board (CTSSB) or equivalent process required to validate training objectives and content?

A3. No, a Critical Task Site Selection Board (CTSSB) or equivalent process is not required to validate training objectives and content

Q4. Are there specific skill gaps, knowledge areas, or challenges identified for Facility Coordinators and Site Commanders that the training should address?

A4. No, there are no specific skill gaps, knowledge areas, or challenges identified for Facility Coordinators and Site Commanders that the training should address.

Q5. What is the expected baseline knowledge or experience level of participants for both the Facility Coordinator Course (FCC) and Site Commander Course (SCC)?

A5. Basic Military Education for the position assigned is the minimum requirement.

Q6. Are current FCC materials aligned with Army standards, or will significant revisions be required (e.g., modernization or compliance updates)?

A6. Yes, they are aligned with the Army Reserve Facilities Management Standards.

Periodic updates will be required if changes have occurred.

Q7. Will contractors have access to historical participant feedback, evaluation reports, or lessons learned from previous FCC sessions to inform updates or improvements?

Q7. No, these are not currently available.

Q8. Is there an existing framework or content for the SCC, or does this course require full development?

A8. No, there no existing framework or content for the SCC, and will required full development by the contractor.

Q9. Are there specific critical tasks or job performance requirements identified for Facility Coordinators and Site Commanders that must be incorporated into the training?

A9. No, there no specific critical tasks or job performance requirements identified for Facility Coordinators and Site Commanders that must be incorporated into the training.

Q10. Should training materials follow Army-specific instructional design templates, branding, or presentation standards?

A10. Yes, the training material shall contain Army Reserve Branding which is not available to the public. It will be provided following contract award in a PowerPoint format.

Q11. Are there expected benchmarks or metrics from previous training programs that this effort should aim to improve upon?

A11. No, there are no expected benchmarks or metrics from previous training programs available.

Q12. Is there a government-preferred LMS for hosting SCC, or should contractors propose and implement their own system?

A12. No. The SCC Course this will be hosted on the 63d RD DPW Sharepoint site, it shall be developed and updated by the contractor and provided to the COR.

Q13. Are there specific LMS compliance requirements, such as SCORM compatibility, reporting features, or cybersecurity standards, that the system must meet?

A13. No, because the course content will be hosted on the 63d RD DPW Sharepoint.

Q14. Are there specific expectations for multimedia content in the SCC, such as videos, animations, or interactive simulations?

A14. Yes, video will be mandatory and shall be submitted to the COR in accordance with the PWS. Videos are not required to be interactive.

Q15. Should multimedia content align with Army branding, accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508), or design templates?

A15. Yes, to Army Reserve branding which is not available to the public. It will be provided following contract award in a PowerPoint format.

Q16. Will the government provide classroom facilities, AV equipment, and other resources for FCC sessions, or will these need to be arranged by the contractor?

A16. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. Please see PWS Part 3 Government Property (GFP) and Services and PWS Part 4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services.

Q17. Are the listed FCC delivery locations (e.g., Grand Prairie, TX; Glendale, AZ) fixed, or can alternative locations be proposed to optimize training delivery?

A17. Alternate training locations are identified in the PWS Table Tentative Course Location and Schedule in Part 5.3. The FCC alternate delivery locations may be utilized after award with prior government approval.

Q18. Are there specific guidelines or restrictions for instructor travel, lodging, or per diem expenses?

A18. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. Please see PWS

1.12 Contractor Travel Requirements.

Q19. What is the expected start date for delivering the FCC and SCC?

A19. Please see PWS Part 5, Subtask 2.2 for FCC course development; and PWS Part 5, Subtask 3.1 for SCC.

Q20. Are there specific deadlines for completing course development and delivering the first training sessions?

A20. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. Please see PWS Part 5, Task 2 for FCC training schedule; PWS Part 5, Subtask 2.2 for FCC course development; and PWS Part 5, Subtask 3.1 for SCC.

Q21. Are the seven annual FCC sessions evenly spaced throughout the year, or is scheduling flexible?

A21. Please see PWS 5.1 Tasks, Task 1 – Kick-Off Meeting, Project Plan, QA/QC Plan, Kick-Off Meeting for details.

Q22. Are there expectations for providing participants with post-training resources, such as refresher modules or help desks?

A22. No, there are no expectations for providing participants with post-training resources, such as refresher modules or help desks.

Q23. Will the contractor need to monitor participant performance after training or provide follow-up reports on the application of training knowledge in their roles?

A23. No.

Q24. What specific antiterrorism (AT), operations security (OPSEC), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) compliance requirements must be incorporated into the training?

A24. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. Please see PWS Part 1.19.

Q25. Are background checks or security clearances required for contractor personnel accessing facilities or delivering FCC sessions?

A25. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. Please see PWS Part 1.6.1 Installation Access and PWS Part 1.6.3 Background Checks.

Q26. What metrics will the government use to evaluate the success of the training programs?

A26. Please see PWS, Part 1, 1.5.2 Quality Assurance.

Q27. Are there specific templates or formats required for post-training evaluations, attendance data, and course completion reports?

A27. Please see PWS, Part 5, Specific Tasks, Task 2 – Facility Coordinator Course, Subtask 2.1 Training Material.

Q28. Will After-Action Reviews (AARs) be required, and if so, what format and timeline should be followed for submission?

A28. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. Please see PWS Part 5.4 TASK 4 Training After Action Meetings for timeline to be followed. AARs shall be submitted in a PDF format.

Q29. Is there a budget ceiling or government cost estimate for this effort to guide the development of cost proposals?

A29. This information is proprietary to the government and will not be provided to potential offerors.

Q30. Will additional funding be available for comprehensive course development, such as multimedia content creation or expanded task analysis?

A30. The answer to the question can be found within the solicitation. The SCC course development and material creation will be included in the one-time cost of CLIN 0006 of the award.

Q31. After the formal question submission deadline (January 3, 2025), will there be opportunities for follow-up clarifications during the proposal evaluation period?

A31. There will be no addition question periods following the initial 3 January 2025 question deadline. All question received prior to the deadline will be addressed via a Solicitation Amendment posted to SAM.gov.

Q32. Is there a preferred format or process for submitting additional inquiries or updates as the solicitation progresses?

A32. Additional inquiries will not permitted at this time, after the initial question period has closed.

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