Questions and Answers BPA FOR FCS CREDENTIALING PROGRAM.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

BPA FOR FCS CREDENTIALING PROGRAM

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1. Does the vendor need to offer all the certifications listed or can we offer LSSGB, LSSYB, and CAPM??

A. Yes, the vendor needs to offer all the certifications listed. The government would like to receive everything listed within the solicitation CLINs from one (1) vendor.

2. Is this an FFP contract, IDIQ or BPA. All three are mentioned. The Task order limit of $25k seems to lead toward a BPA but the pricing for 40 licenses and exams each is odd because the cost per unit might be better.

A. This requirement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) single award

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

3. What version of Lean Six Sigma do you want. There are various governing bodies that are all different. IACCS, ASQ, AALSS, CSSC etc.

A. The government would like Lean Six Sigma XL.

4. Army Credentialing is already an established program that has funding for soldiers to earn certs in transition so how is this different?

A. These are Institutional Delivered Credential (IDC) funds available for the

Soldier - directly tied to their specialty - endorsed by multiple Commandants based on the needs of the branch and managed locally by the school under the direction of ACCESS at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

5. With a task order limit of $25k per task, is this contract necessary? We have worked with hundreds of federal organizations to set up training below the $25k threshold without a contract.

A. Yes, this funding is for IDC and provided for the Soldiers on an annual basis.

6. The NAICS Code for publications not professional development 611430 seems more appropriate for training requests and exam vouchers.

A. While the courses requested will contribute to the students' professional growth, the government is advocating for self-directed courses (such as books and pamphlets) to assist students in their professional development.

7. Is the trainer required to be an authorized training partner for PMI to deliver CAPM training?

A. This is a self-paced course, an instructor is not necessary.

8. Would you mind confirming if the intent is to prepare participants for:

• A full Master Track (five exams), or

• A single MOS exam under that track?

A. A single MOS exam under that track. The government aims to ensure that all exams are accessible to every student under the Master Track 2 certification;

however, students are permitted to enroll in only one course per year, rather than taking five exams within the same year.

9. Are you interested in a CAPM instructor?

A. This is a certification course for a self-led course, we are requesting exams, study guides, etc. for this BPA. The government is not requesting an instructor.