22Q0023 LDP Program Questions and Answers (01-26-2022).pdf

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W9128F22Q0023 LDP Program Questions and Answers

1. Does the government desire university only bidders on this requirement?

The government will consider offers from All business types and sizes that are qualified in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

2. Is there an incumbent already doing this work for NWO for current or prior Leadership Development cohorts? If so, please identify the incumbent.

Previous contract history for this was W9128F16P0031 with University Nebraska Omaha

3. Please clarify whether meetings with NWO and the class sessions are to be held in-person, virtually, or in hybrid format? If in-person, please identify the training/meeting venues and whether NWO or the contractor is to provide the meeting/training facilities?

The class sessions are to be held in person. Per the PWS the Contractor is to provide facilities. 4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

1.10.5. Place of Performance: The contractor shall operate from its own facilities and provide maximum confidentially for the employee and employee records. The contractor shall ensure all classes accomplished in a classroom environment within a 25-mile radius of 1616 Capitol Ave, Omaha, Nebraska

4. Please clarify obtaining locations for the in-person coaching sessions are the responsibility of NWO or the contractor.

Per PWS The Contractor will be responsible for providing the location for the coaching sessions, which must be held within a 25 Mile radius of NWO Headquarters

5. Please clarify whether obtaining off-site retreat location is the responsibility of NWO or the contractor.

Per the PWS: Contractor responsible for facilitation and execution. The contractor responsible for the entire 2 day off-site. Scheduling, conducting and logistics of proving lodging, meals, and meeting room(s) for the LDP participants. A minimum of six speakers, from outside the Army Corps of Engineers shall address the LDP Class providing a variety of points of view from successful leaders.

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6. Please clarify whether obtaining the graduation/capstone location is the responsibility of NWO or the contractor.

Per PWS: Contractor The graduation location will need to accommodate up to 50 people which includes the cohort, Program Manager, LDP mentors, the District Corporate Board, and potential Northwest Division Command Staff and Student Family Members and be within 25 Miles of 1616 Capitol Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.

7. Please clarify whether the contractor is required to provide any facilities (conference room or training facilities) or cohort transportation (coach/van) as part of the National Policy Process trip to Washington DC.

No requirement from contractor. This is the responsibility of NWO personnel.

8. Please clarify whether there are any page limitations on offerors submittal in response to this RFQ.

Not applicable. This is no established page limitation.

9. In the source selection evaluation process, is there any favorable consideration or weight given to offerors that team with academic institutions such as universities or colleges?

The same consideration will be given to all proposals. We are open to anyone who can offer a graduate level leadership program based on the outline requirements in the PWS.

Reviewed and Verified By:

Daniel Monahan, Contracting Officer g6ct9ddm Monahan g6ct9ddm Monahan