QAs_W912LP-18-R-0010_(WE_20180706).pdf

Questions and Answers Technical Instruction Services

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

W912LP-18-R-0010

“Advanced Rural Patrol Drug Interdiction” Course Week Ending: 07/06/2018

NOTE: Final questions must be submitted by no later than 11:00 a.m. local (central) time on 13 Jul 2018. The final/consolidated Q&A will be posted on a non-attribution basis by no later than 5:00 p.m. local (central) time on 18 Jul 2018.

Q1. Are these services currently being performed by a contractor?

A1. No. The previous contract for identical services has expired, so this is a new requirement.

Q2. If so, could you please provide the incumbent name as well as the contract number?

A2. There is no incumbent. The previous contract number for identical services is

W912LP-13-P-0109

Q3a. Is there a minimum student to instructor ratio?

A3a. Reference solicitation Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 7.0, “Offerors shall determine the appropriate number of instructors required to teach the course, based on their instruction methodology and class size.”

Q3b. If so, what is the minimum number?

A3b. Reference A3a above.

Q4. Can two different instructors co-qualify under the requirements? (Two subject matter experts together covering the requirements who work in different fields of expertise).

A4. Reference PWS paragraph 7.0, “Each proposed instructor must meet the minimum qualifications.”

Q5. Does this class require hands-on searching of vehicles with mock contraband hidden inside of vehicles for students to practice searching, or is this an instructor demonstration only?

A5. Reference PWS paragraph 5.1, “This course will provide relevant experience to the law enforcement officers by incorporating practical exercises during the roadside interviews and the vehicle searches portions of the training,” and paragraph 5.3, “Practical exercises are required for this course.”

Q6a. Are passenger vehicles required for this course?

Q6a. It is the offeror’s/contractor’s responsibility to determine what equipment is required to conduct the course in accordance with their teaching methodology and considering the target audience/class size.

Q6b. If so, what is the minimum number of vehicles required?

Q6b. It is the offeror’s/contractor’s responsibility to determine what equipment is required to conduct the course in accordance with their teaching methodology and considering the target audience/class size.

Q7. Is the contractor responsible for securing passenger vehicles, or will MCTC or someone else provide the vehicles?

A7. Reference PWS paragraph 4.1.3, “Any additional materials or equipment required to conduct the course, except those specifically indicated as provided by MCTC in paragraph 3.0 and its sub-paragraphs, shall be provided by the contractor.”

Q8. Does MCTC require the contractor to carry errors and omission insurance?

A8. This contract does not have specific insurance requirements. Contractor shall carry insurance that is “industry standard” or typical of their contracts with commercial customers.