Questions and Answers for W9126G25Q3959.pdf

Q&A for Project manager Professional (PMP) Training, Fort Worth, TX W912G25Q3959 as of 8 April 2025

1. Is this procurement for initial training only, or will there be a need for follow-on/recurring training?

Response: No. This is training to satisfy the 35 hours of training PMI requires to apply for the exam.

2. Is a virtual option acceptable if in-person delivery becomes impractical due to force protection or HPCON level increases?

Response: No.

3. Are there specific USACE organizational processes or tools students should be prepared to integrate with PMP concepts?

Response: No.

4. Should the content be customized to reflect military/government project environments?

Response: Acceptable but not required.

5. Is there a preference for Agile, Hybrid, or Traditional PMP approach emphasis?

Response: PMI instructor should teach the students all they need to learn and to be successful in passing the exam.

6. Are mock exams required as part of the training deliverables?

Response: Not required but is allowed as part of the training.

7. Will students already have PMI membership or should that be included in our proposal?

Response: Students may or may not have PMI membership. Cost of PMI membership should not be part of the proposal.

8. Are pre-assessments or knowledge diagnostics required before training?

Response: No.

9. Must the instructor hold additional credentials besides PMP (e.g., CAPM, PMI-ATP designation)?

Response: No.

10. Can instructor bios be submitted post-award, or must they be included in the proposal?

Response: Within proposal.

11. Will the Government review/approve the instructor(s) prior to delivery?

Response: Scope states “Provide an authorized PMI instructor to conduct in person PMP Prep Send credentials of instructor.

12. Will background checks be required for instructors?

Response: No.

13. Is an instructor with government/military PMP training experience preferred or required?

Response: Not required.

14. Are any specific branding elements required on the training certificates?

Response: No.

15. Will the government provide digital access platforms, or should vendors include LMS access in the proposal?

Response: No, government will not provide digital access platforms.

16. What is the acceptable format for agendas (e.g., Word, Excel, PDF)?

Response: Word

17. Should we include a post-training support package or coaching in our proposal?

Response: Refer to scope requirements.

18. Will the 17 participants be split into smaller cohorts?

Response: No.

19. Are all students confirmed to be eligible to sit for the PMP exam?

Response: Yes.

20. Who is responsible for registering students for the PMP exam—contractor or Government?

Response: Students.

21. Will the Government provide the physical space and AV equipment for training?

Response: Yes

22. What are the hours of operation/access for training delivery at the Fort Worth location?

Response: 0800 to 1700 CST Monday – Friday

23. Does the training need to be completed in a certain time period? (e.g., 1 week or 2 weeks)

Response: One week.

24. How much notice will we be given for final student count?

Response: before award.

25. Can the 35 hours be split across multiple weeks?

Response: No.

26. Will students be pulled away for other duties during the training period?

Response: Depends

27. Can the training extend into June if needed?

Response: No.

28. Should the unit price reflect a per-student rate or lump-sum for 17 students?

Response: Per scope requirements.

29. How should we handle pricing for fewer or more than 17 students?

Response: Contracting Officer will alert Contractors if less and will require proposal revision.

30. Should we invoice upon delivery or at milestones?

Response: After completion of training.

31. Are training materials reimbursable or should they be included in the lump sum?

Response: Per scope requirements in a fixed price contract.

32. Should taxes be excluded due to federal exemption?

Response: No federal exemption.

33. Are we subject to the requirements of Executive Orders 14026 and/or 13658 for minimum wage?

Response: Not applicable.

34. Are there cybersecurity clauses that apply even though this is a training contract (i.e., DFARS 252.204-7012)?

Response: Reference clauses.

35. What clauses apply to subcontractors we may engage?

Response: Reference clauses.

36. Do we need to submit Service Contract Reports even if the period of performance is under 30 days?

Response: Reference scope.

37. Do instructors need to obtain a visitor badge or escort daily?

Response: No.

38. Will government personnel be present during training?

Response: Yes.

39. Will any proprietary information or government-sensitive data be shared that needs NDA protection?

Response: NO.

40. What are the FPCON/HPCON protocols currently in place at the training site?

Response: None at this time.

41. Training Format and Schedule Flexibility: Can you please confirm if the intent is to train all 17 students in a single class? Also, is there any flexibility to deliver training after May 31, 2025, in the event of scheduling conflicts?

Response: Yes, all students in a class. Scope indicates April or May training.

42. Preferred Training Format Duration: Would the Government prefer a 5-day training format (typically 7–8 hours per day) or a 4-day format with extended daily hours (typical schedule is 8:30a-6p local time)?

Response: Monday through Friday 8 to 5 pm CST.

43. Access to the PMBOK® Guide via PMI Membership: Because hard copies of the Seventh Edition PMBOK® Guide are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain—and with the Eighth Edition scheduled for release at the end of the calendar year 2025— would it be acceptable to provide PMI Membership to students to access the current edition digitally? Students would still get hard copies of other materials such as an exam prep book, the slide deck and tip sheets, for example.

Response: No.

44. Clarification on Course Materials: The Statement of Work requests the “PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep Book (most recent edition).” To date, PMI does not publish an exam prep book, but rather provides a student manual of slides aligned with the current PMP Exam Content Outline, typically used by ATP instructors.

Would an equivalent courseware that aligns with the current Exam Content Outline be acceptable?

Response: Please define ATP instructors.

45. Inclusion of Exam Vouchers: Would the Government like for vendors to include PMI exam vouchers as part of their pricing, or will the Government be handling the exam registration and payment separately?

Response: No.

46. Please confirm that exam vouchers are not part of the requirement.

Response: Exam vouchers are not in the scope of work.

47. Attachment 1 states, "Place costs separately for hard copy material." Does the Government prefer an additional CLIN for Printed Materials or the overall Total Price for a course with printed materials?

Response: One CLIN with a price per student including the material.

48. The Combined Synopsis + Solicitation references a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 5) but this is not included. Please advise if Contractors may include Past Performance / POC information in the quote itself.

Response: Contractors shall submit references as instructed in the Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Contractors do not need to submit PPQs.

49. Regarding the W9126G25Q3959, would we need to fill out the entire document or just the fields highlighted in yellow?

Response: Please ensure you comply with ALL solicitation instructions for the submission of your quote. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure your quote is compliant with the instructions.