Development, Delivery and Update of Design and Traffic Operations, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Freight Transportation Logistics and Transportation Performance Management Training.

RFP 693JJ319R000014 - Questions and Answers
June 12, 2019
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Page 20 The contractor shall provide audio and video production support services We understand that these videos will be real videos that are shot on real sites with actors. So, do we need to provide for actors, cameraman, and all the crew for shooting such videos?

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the specific Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR) for each effort.

Where will the videos be shot, in studio on Chroma or outdoor locations as well?

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How will approvals from the government and concerned authorities for shooting in outdoor locations work, in case required?

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Does this need to be shot only in specific region in the US?
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Do you require chroma shoot videos, wherein the video is shot with the instructor and then later the video is edited to add digital elements to it such as animation or layover?

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Page 20 Contractor shall provide support for Virtual World events What are the various Virtual World events that you participate in? Please specify some examples.

The program areas supported by this contract have not had Virtual World events.

What sort of support is required in these events? Is it technical, administration, or purchase-related support? Please specify in detail.

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the TOPR for each effort.

Can we bid for some selective services in this part, like audio-visual services and not include the hosting services, licenses part?

Task orders for a project are typically awarded to one contractor. The contractor may have partnerships/subcontractors to help address the needs of the Government. However, to propose on the contract itself, offerors must be capable of providing all the services described in the Statement of Work.
Page 21 Gamification and Virtual Simulation Can you please share the existing NHI's virtual bridge inspection simulations? The new 3D simulations are to be built on similar grounds so that it can be estimated accordingly.

The Virtual Bridge simulations were developed in 2012 and are associated with 2 instructor-led training (Course #s: 130055 and 130056). Technology has evolved significantly since the simulations were developed. It is the Government's expectation that offerers would propose solutions based on current technology.
Page 21 The scope also includes developing and maintaining websites and SharePoint sites. Would the resource be required onsite or can an offshore resource work on the hosting and maintenance of the websites and the portal?

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the specific TOPR for each effort.
Page 21 Mobile Version and Mobile Applications Contractors need to develop mobile versions of NHI courses. How many NHI courses are we talking about here? What technology is used to develop these courses?

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the TOPR for each effort.

Do we need to create mobile versions of existing courses as well or only the new courses that we develop?

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Contractor also need to create mobile applications of FHWA or NHI technical material. What sort of applications will these be? Would it be both Android and iOS applications and is there any specific categorization of these apps (technical, product, awareness, etc).

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Do we need to host them on Apple Store or Play Store?

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Are we bound to use any specific development/deployment technology for these mobile applications?

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Do you need a native, web, or a hybrid mobile app?

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Page 21 Contractor shall organize and facilitate Expert Task Forces Please confirm if the contractor needs to arrange and organize these forums? What would be the frequency of such sessions and would the resource need to be present in person for the facilitation?

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the TOPR for each effort.

Do we need to arrange for SME services? Can they be out-station SMEs or from a region?

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Page 22 Special Consulting and Advisory Services These advisory sessions or consulting should be face-to-face or can be remote sessions over the telephone or computer?

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the TOPR for each effort.

How would you like the SME's to be engaged with the project? On a T n M basis or for a fixed duration basis?

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Page 22 The contractor shall design, construct, study, and report on demonstration projects The contractor also needs to identify and select the host States for demonstration.

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the TOPR for each effort.

What are the criteria for selecting the venue for demonstrations (Host States)?

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Page 22 Technology Exchange, Assistance and Presentations What would be the host agencies involved here? Will they be technology partners like for AR and VR development, etc.

The Government's requirements will vary over the life of the contract. The specific needs will be detailed in the TOPR for each effort.

What technical assistance needs to be provided for Forensic evaluations?

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