Amendment 0001 SSN Curriculum QA W9124J25RBSRT 12May25.pdf

Building Strong and Ready Teams W9124J25RBSRT Sources Sought Q&A Worksheet

No.

Date of

Question SSN SECTION Page Language Reference Question Response

01 5/5/2025 PWS Section 2.1.11

The SSN indicates that the listed curricula will be required as part of the overall Event Planning and Logistical Support Services contract. We would like to confirm whether this Sources Sought is intended solely to support that broader acquisition, or if the Government is considering procuring the curricula-related services separately from the full Event Planning and Logistical Support contract.

If the latter is under consideration, we would appreciate additional details about how the Government plans to structure and compete that effort—such as whether it would be issued as a standalone contract, a BPA, or a task order—and what the anticipated scope and acquisition strategy might be.

Procuring the curricula related services is part of the full Event Planning and Logistical Support contract.

02 ContractData-20250501 General Information 1 Submission Instructions

Will the Government provide a preferred format or template for the capability statement, and is the five-page limit inclusive of cover page, resumes, and certifications?

THIS IS A Sources Sought NOTICE ONLY. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. The Government is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

Resumes and certifications will not be reviewed.

Please refer to page 3 of the sources sought notice for specific information on how to compose your response. The page five (5) page limit does not include the cover page.

03 ContractData-20250501 Contract W9124J20D0004 2 Incumbent Information

Can the Government confirm whether the incumbent contractor, TechTrans International (TTI), is currently providing both logistical support and curriculum delivery, and if so, which curricula are being delivered under the incumbent contract?

TechTrans International (TTI), is currently providing both logistical support and curriculum delivery purchased from a prescribed curriculum vendor.

04 ContractData-20250501 Background/Contract History 2 Past Pricing

Can the Government provide historical pricing or unit cost ranges for curriculum materials (e.g., participant workbooks, facilitator kits, certification fees) previously procured under W9124J-20-D-0004 or earlier contracts to assist with price realism and benchmarking?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

05 Sources Sought PWS Draft 1.6.5 5 Contract Type

Will the Government provide a template or preferred format for cost reimbursable ODC submissions, particularly for curriculum-related costs, to ensure consistency in proposal pricing?

Yes, the Government will provide a pricing matrix with the solicitation, should a solicitation be released in the future for this requirement.

06 Curricula List (Draft) All Certification Requirements

For curricula marked “Yes” under “Certification Required,” can the Government clarify whether the contractor is responsible for securing and maintaining instructor certifications, or whether the Government will facilitate certification directly with curriculum vendors?

The contractor is not responsible for securing and maintaining instructor certifcation. The Contractor will negotiate with the curriculum provider(s) to facilitate curriculum certification.

07 Sources Sought PWS Draft 1.6.7.22 5 Special Events Manager Qualifications

Will the Government accept equivalent credentials from accredited international universities or professional event planning associations in lieu of the specified CGMP or CMP certifications?

No, the Government will not accept equivalent credentials from accredited international universitites or professinal event planning associations in lieu of the specified CGMP or CMP certifcations.

08 ContractData-20250501 Questions Section 3 Response Timing Will the Government respond to questions as they are received or issue a consolidated Q&A after the May 5, 2025 deadline?

There will be a consolidated response after the May 5, 2025 deadline.

Curricula Ownership, Substitution and Requirements

Can vendors satisfy the curriculum requirement by partnering with proprietary content owners (e.g., Franklin Covey, PREP, etc.) as authorized resellers or facilitators, or must the prime offeror possess licensing rights directly?

Yes, the vendor can partner with the proprietary content owners to satisfy the curriculum requirements.

10 Curricula Ownership, Substitution and Requirements

If proprietary curriculum is required, will the government provide access or purchase rights, or must vendors propose license costs as ODCs?

Curricla will be funded under reimbursable ODCs CLINs based on a Not to Exceed Amount.

Curricula Ownership, Substitution and Requirements

Is the Government open to accepting alternative or functionally equivalent curricula that align with BSRT’s core themes (resilience, family readiness, suicide prevention) and are backed by empirical research?

Yes. Any new curriculum will be reviewed for appropriateness and meeting the standards set forth in PWS 2.1.11.

12 Curricula Ownership, Substitution and Requirements

Would the Government consider piloting or evaluating alternate curriculum models prior to full adoption?

Yes

Curricula Ownership, Substitution and Requirements

Will the Government evaluate proposed curricula on empirical validation, instructional fidelity, and impact assessment rather than brand name alone?

Yes

14 Certification and Instructor Requirements What specific certifications, if any, are required for facilitators delivering the curriculum?

Certifications requirements are set by each curriculum provider(s).

15 Certification and Instructor Requirements Are bios and credentials for facilitators required for government review or approval before training begins?

Yes

16 Certification and Instructor Requirements Is the Government open to delivery via non-certified but professionally trained facilitators if the delivery meets fidelity and learning objectives?

No. The faciliators need to be certified in the specific curriculum.

17 Certification and Instructor Requirements Are virtual, hybrid, or asynchronous delivery models acceptable for training and/or certification components?

Yes

19 Certification and Instructor Requirements

Are there specific compliance requirements for Section 508 accessibility, LEP (Limited English Proficiency), or cultural relevancy adaptation of curriculum materials?

No

Teaming, Subcontracting and Market Participation

Will the Government allow or encourage prime/subcontractor or teaming arrangements to deliver both curriculum and logistics?

The Government does not take issue with prime/subcontractor or teaming arrangemtnts to deliver contract requirements.

19 Teaming, Subcontracting and Market Participation

Must teaming partners submit separate capability statements or letters of commitment at the Sources Sought stage, or only at the solicitation phase?

For this Sources Sought Notice, we request one consolidated response from the prime offeror that represents the entire team's capabilities. Separate capability statements or letters of commitment from teaming partners are not required at this stage.

Detailed information regarding teaming arrangements and commitments will be requested during the solicitation phase, should one be released.

20 Teaming, Subcontracting and Market Participation

Can vendors propose multiple curriculum providers to meet varied event needs, or must a single provider cover all content?

No provider will be able to cover all contents.

21 Teaming, Subcontracting and Market Participation

Will the Government prioritize vendors with current access to curriculum licenses or allow teaming with credentialed third parties?

Government will prioritize vendors with current access to curriculum linces.

18 Past Performance and Evaluation Strategy

Will past performance in federal training, wellness programming, or event logistics be considered relevant—even if unrelated to relationship-building curriculum—if it demonstrates comparable scale, population served, and complexity?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

19 Past Performance and Evaluation Strategy How will past performance be evaluated when delivered through a multi-vendor teaming structure (e.g., one vendor for logistics, one for curriculum)?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

20 Past Performance and Evaluation Strategy

What evaluation criteria is the Government considering for the follow-on solicitation (e.g., technical capability, innovation, scalability, prior curriculum delivery, facilitator network)?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

21 Procurement Design and Administrative Framework

Will the Government issue a pre-solicitation industry day, open forum, or virtual Q&A session to further clarify expectations?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

Procurement Design and Administrative Framework

Is the Government considering structuring this as an IDIQ with task orders per event or training type? If so, will vendors compete at both the base award and task order levels?

The Government may consider an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure for this requirement. If an IDIQ is established, task orders will be issued for individual events, and awarded contractors will compete for those task orders.

23 Procurement Design and Administrative Framework

Is NAICS code 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training final, or will the Government consider other designations (e.g., 541611, 611710) based on solution alignment?

Vendors may respond to this Sources Sought Notice using the NAICS code they believe is most appropriate. The Government will re-evaluate NAICS designations after the market research phase and may adjust accordingly.

24 ODCs, Pricing and Cost Documentation

Since curriculum costs are designated as cost-reimbursable ODCs, will the Government pre-approve individual curriculum line items or vendor relationships?

This Sources Sought Notice is intended to gather market information. Therefore, we are unable to address specific questions at this stage. We encourage you to submit your question again should a formal solicitation be released in the future

25 ODCs, Pricing and Cost Documentation

Will the Government require vendors to provide price realism data or cost analysis for curriculum, facilitation, or instructional tools? If so, what documentation will be acceptable (e.g., historical pricing, commercial catalog, GSA pricing)?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

26 ODCs, Pricing and Cost Documentation Are there limits on allowable fees or indirect rates applied to ODCs such as curriculum kits, assessments, or certification materials?

The Government cannot provide specific limits on allowable fees or indirect rates at this Sources Sought stage, however, potential offerors should be prepared to justify their proposed rates in a future solicitation, should one be released.

27 Delivery Model and Geographic Scope Are there specific geographic regions (CONUS or OCONUS) the Government anticipates prioritizing for event delivery in FY26?

This is a sources sought notice only. The Government is unable to provide that information at this time.

28 Delivery Model and Geographic Scope How many Standard and Specialized Logistical Support Packages (LSPs) are projected annually for BSRT-related curricula delivery?

Please refer to the Draft PWS Section 1.4 Scope for this information.

29 Delivery Model and Geographic Scope Will vendors be responsible for compliance with DOD or installation-specific COVID-19 safety protocols in effect at time of training?

The Government cannot provide specific information regarding compliance with DoD or Installation Specific Covid-19 Safety protocols at this Sources Sought stage.

Information will be released in a future solicitation, should one be released.

30 Barriers to Competition and Spiritual Flexibility

Does the Government see any risk of restricting competition by requiring proprietary content, and if so, would it consider a broader content-neutral curriculum framework aligned to BSRT goals?

Yes, requiring proprietary content risks retaining the flexibility to tailor BSRT event to meet command identified training needs aligned to BSRT goals.

31 Barriers to Competition and Spiritual Flexibility

If the BSRT content includes faith-based elements, how does the Government plan to balance neutrality standards under federal law while still enabling flexible delivery of spiritual or mindset-aligned frameworks?

Office of the Judge Advocate General (OTJAG) legal advisement clarified BSRT's use of faith-informed (pluralistic) versus faith-base (i.e. single faith perspective) curricula.

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