Consolidated W9124926RA002 QAs SM.pdf

Question Answer Will the Government accept CPARS in lieu of a PPQ? No, CPARS will not be accepted as a substitute for PPQ.

Throughout the PWS, the "POI" is referenced, which approved version of the POI is being referenced within this PWS? POI 2.1

Section (c) line 4 specifies Times New Roman, font size 11 and the next requirement states that printing shall be easily readable using either 12-pitch type or 10-point proportional spacing. These specifications appear to reference different font sizing and spacing standards (As a proportional font, Times New Roman does not conform to either 12-pitch or 10 point proportional). Please clarify the requirement.

Addendum has been updated.

Please clarify if "Exceptions/Assumptions" are to be included in both places. No, Exceptions/Assumptions are not required for both.

#1: "Recent is defined as within the past three (3) calendar years from the closing date of this RFP. " #2: "Recent past performance…not more than (3) three years from the RFP release date."

Please clarify which date determines past performance eligibility.

#1: "Recent is defined as within the past three (3) calendar years from the closing date of this RFP.

General: Please clarify if the government will consider the past performance of an offeror's performance as a subcontractor on a government contract. YES

General: Please clarify if the government will consider the past performance of an offeror's team member (subcontractor) in assessing the offeror's proposal. YES

General: Please clarify if the past performance of subcontractors or other teaming members will be considered when they are not contributing to the 51% workshare. YES

#1: Addendum 52.212-1 Paragraph B states "The offerors shall provide compensation packages for all employees."

#2: Addendum 52.212-2 states "Total compensation plans for proposed professional employees shall be evaluated..."

#3: Attachment 5's NOTE states "Offerors shall submit an Employee Total Compensation Plan for EACH labor category determined a 'professional employee' as described in the solicitation."

Please clarify whether "employees" or "LCATs for professional employees" applies to this requirement.

YES

Offerors are required to submit an initial Quality Control Plan. Please clarify where the Plan is to be included ad whether its page count is counted separately from stated page limitations.

The plan must be included in Volume II- Technical and the page count is included in the page limitation. Addendum has been updated to increase the page limitation for Volume II.

First bullet, should March 2027 be March 2026? March, 2026 PWS updated

1.6.20 Phase In/Phase Out Period cites "N/A" yet 3.4 Facilities cites "Temporary facilities…shall be provided during the transition period." Please clarify the duration of the incoming transition period and provide for its pricing on SF 1449. there is no transition period associated with this requirement PWS 3.4 updated

The calculations in the Annual ICH column appear to be in error. Please confirm new calculations will be issued. TECH exhibits updated 1 week extension to the proposal due date ? An extension has been granted. Please see amendment

Can the Government please provide a schedule for upcoming classes anticipated for instruction under this effort? Yes, the governemnt will provide the ATRRS Class schedule for FY26.

In addition to the information provided in Technical Exhibits 4, 5, and 6, can the Government please provide any additional metrics regarding a class schedule? A historic schedule for these classes will aid Contractors in determining the best level of effort for Instructor staffing.

Yes, the governemnt will provide the ATRRS Class schedule for FY25.

If a historic class schedule is available, has the Government deviated from their schedule of classes, or is the schedule representative of what is actually delivered as a final courseload?

Yes, TRAPS are done. Please send class sched. (class numbers TRAP classes use a 500 series class number)

Will the Government allow the Contractor to provide input or recommend changes to the schedule? Yes, contractor may give suggesstions to the COR but the Government decides what actions may or may not be executed.

Can the Government please confirm that it will provide materials, supplies, and equipment for this effort? PWS P Part 3 addresses GF Items and Services. See PWS 4.1 for KTR requirements What is the total number of Instructors currently supporting these courses? 39 What organization is currently providing these course services as the incumbent? Burning Castle Will this effort require any additional hours for course development? Training development is not required on this contract.

Will the Government provide a contract line for program management support?

There is no specific requirement for Program Management. It is the vendor's responsibility to deploy the correct labor types, mix, number and hours required to satisfactorily and professionally meet all PWS requirements.

Will the Government please confirm that no personnel are considered key? Confirmed Will the Government please confirm that there is no phase-in or phase-out allocated for this contract? There is no phasein/phase out associated with this effort Does the Government have plans to add any travel requirements for this effort? Travel is not required

Does the Government anticipate requiring surge support at additional training locations? Surge requirements may be necessary. A SURGE CLIN with a Not To Exceed amount (NTE) will be provided which will be funded on an as needed basis

How did the Government determine 1,863 productive hours in Attachment 4, Pricing Worksheet? The Government determines productive hours to be based on a man year (2087)hours less federal holidays, vacation, sick leave

The timeframe makes it challenging to prepare a thorough, competitive proposal. We respectfully request an extension to provide at least 30 days total from issuance.

An extension has been granted. Please see amendment. 30 days is not feasible due to the requested PoP.

Will the Government kindly please clarify if font size 11 point is acceptable, there was conflicting guidance (see RFP reference)? Yes, font size 11 is acceptable.

In addition please clarify if an Offeror can use a font size between 9-12 point for illustrations, tables, charts, graphs, and figures? Yes, font size 11 is acceptable.

Will the Government confirm that Company Logos are not permitted anywhere in our proposal? Company Logos are permitted. Addendum has been updated.

Will the Government confirm that Company letterhead is not to be used in the proposal documents specifically for the requested, Client Authorization Letters and Consent Letters? Company letterhead is not permitted. Please see Attachment 1 for sample.

Is a digital signature sufficient as an original signature, if not please clarify? Yes, a digital signature is sufficient.

No marking instructions are provided for Volume IV, can the Offeror mark as “VOLUME IV – Price, RFP W91249-26-R- A002"? Yes

Is a Cross Reference Matrix only required in Volume II - Technical Experience, if not please clearify? Yes Is the Past Performance Questionnaire sent to the relevant POCs, required to also be included in Volume III – Past Performance? No, PPQs are not required to be included in Volume III

The Tactical Network Transport training qualifies as knowledge-based professional services under DFARS 215.101-2- 70(a)(2). DoW has directed that Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection is not leveraged in procurements for knowledge-based professional services under DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(2). In order to meet these new standards references to LPTA would need to be removed to allow for the Best Value procurement.

DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(2) does not prohibit use of LPTA. We will continue with LPTA for this requirement

Will the Government please confirm what the Bid Schedule refers to? Since it is up to the Offeror to propose and deploy the correct labor types, mix, number and hours required to satisfactorily and professionally meet all PWS Requirements, what is the 'less than stated number of items listed in the Bid Schedule' referring to?

Bid schedule is only applicable to Supply Buys. This does not apply to this requirement.

There is no instruction provided for Field 4. "Modified Price/Cost." Will the Government please clarify the information sought for Field 4. "Modified Price/Cost"?

If any modifications were executed to change the original price/cost, please insert the final amount here. Attachment 2 has been updated

Will the Government please update the form field numberings to match the instructions, and provide instructions for the form fields with no instructions provided: 4. Modified Price/Cost, 6. Changed Dates, and 11. Relevancy Description? Attachment 2 has been updated.

Completion Date/Delivery Schedule is listed on the form twice, under field 2. and field 5. Will the Government please update? Attachment 2 has been updated.

Will the Government please clarify if Offeror can remove the Page 1 (Instructions) from Attachment 2. Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet when inserting into the Past Performance Volume, to not exceed the 3 pages limit per reference? Yes, the instructions page can be removed.

Will the Government please clarify what is meant by "Productive Hours," ?

Please advise why the hours are restricted to 1863 hours , traditionally 1880 is the number of hours used to calculate an man year.

The Contractor shall be responsible to propose and deploy the correct labor types, mix, number and hours required to satisfactorily and professionally meet all PWS requirements to include supervision.

Does Offeror need to complete any information on the DD254 to include with Offeror's proposal submission? No

PWS para 1.6.1 requires the initial QCP to be delivered with the contractor’s proposal however, there is no requirement in the Instructions to Offerors. Will the government please clarify the submission requirements?

"The initial QCP shall be delivered with the contractor’s proposal. After award, the final QCP shall be delivered within 30 days of start date and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter."

Will the government please identify any Key Personnel requirements by Labor Category along with the Key Personnel requirements for experience, certifications, etc.? No personnel are considered key.

Will the Government please confirm that Interim Secret Clearances are acceptable to begin work on the program? Yes

Will the Government review 5.2.9.5-5.2.9.15 and confirm if the tasks are subtasks to 5.2.9; and if not, correct the numbering? The main task is instruction. All these tasks listed are subtasks.

Will the government please confirm that no hard copy submission is required? Hard copy submission is not required. Digital submissions are sufficient Will the Government please confirm that the Offeror and its Subcontractors may include all TCPPE information in the Pricing Narrative in lieu of utilizing Attachment 5? Both need to be submitted.

Will the Government please confirm that this is the correct Students per Class? Workload data updated Will the Government please confirm that this is the ICH Per Class Totals? Workload data updated Will the Government please confirm that the Annual ICH Totals are correct? Workload data updated Will the Government please confirm that the ICH Per Class Totals are correct? Workload data updated Will the Government please confirm that the Est Classes Totals are correct? Workload data updated Will the Government please update with the correct Annual ICH Totals Workload data updated

Will the Government please update the Totals? Workload data updated Can the government please provide the number of weeks of classroom instruction per course in the table? Yes- inserted in the Technical Exhibits

Can the government please clarify if Students per Class are the maximum number of students that may be in each class?

The standard is 20 max, but may change slightly with exception of the 4-11-C20B (CP) class. That class runs in 2 shifts per class ( explains the high student per class number) and is mostly tours.

Can the government confirm the List of Table and Drawings is considered an index or locating table, and is not included in the page limit? The List of Table and drawings is not included in the page limit.

Can the government please confirm including contractor to government lines of communication is acceptable? The Organizational Chart is reserved for KTR org structure Will the government provide an updated Pricing Worksheet that corrects the formatting and/or formula error or can the Offeror correct the Pricing Worksheet? Pricing worksheet has been updated.

Addendum 52.212-1 B states that “the following instructions apply to the prime and subcontractors” and requires offerors to provide compensation packages for all employees. Please confirm whether subcontractors are required to submit separate pricing proposals and detailed compensation packages as part of their own cost/price submissions, or if subcontractor labor rates and compensation information may be fully incorporated and addressed within the prime contractor’s pricing proposal and Total Compensation Plan.

Subcontractors should send their pricing directly to Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer via email. Make sure subcontractors name the prime when submitting.