MODIFICATION
U -- ***SOLICITATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BELOW***....Technical Instruction Services - Undercover for Narcotic Operations Course
- Notice Date
- 8/17/2015
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 611519
— Other Technical and Trade Schools
- Contracting Office
- USPFO for Iowa, Camp Dodge, 7700 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, IA 50131-1902
- ZIP Code
- 50131-1902
- Solicitation Number
- W912LP-15-R-0002
- Response Due
- 8/31/2015
- Archive Date
- 10/16/2015
- Point of Contact
- Tracy Canada, 515-252-4616
- E-Mail Address
-
USPFO for Iowa
(tracy.c.canada.mil@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- ****SOLICITATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS POSTED BELOW!!!**** The Iowa Army National Guard's (IARNG) Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC) has a requirement for Technical Instruction Services for an Undercover for Narcotics course. The IARNG anticipates award on or about 3 September 2015. Initial award will be for two (2) iterations of the course between award and 30 September 2015; with four (4) options for six (6) additional iterations each year at dates and locations to be determined. Final option period will not exceed 30 September 2019. The requested course is required to provide a minimum five-day, 40-hour block of instruction for up to 50 military personnel, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and law enforcement support staff. The course should be designed for law enforcement officers who directly supervise or participate in narcotics-related undercover operations providing them with knowledge and capabilities to perform activities related to undercover operations. ****ADDED VERBIAGE TO SYNOPSIS***the project will be a SB Set-Aside, the NAICS Code is 611519 with a size standard of $15,000,000.00. Interested offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation will be issued on or about 30 July 2015. The solicitation and associated information will be available from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov. All inquiries must be in writing, via email to the persons specified in this announcement or in the solicitation. All answers will be provided in writing via posting to the web. ***SOLICITATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS*** Q1:Referring to the Submission Requirements for Training Materials, specifically the statement quote mark *For security & proprietary purposes, all submitted materials will be retained by the USPFO P&C Office. quote mark Will the government consider revising these clauses to reflect that all curriculums and teaching methodology be reviewed by the CO or COR within a reasonable time before the course and the material remain quote mark Corporate Propriety quote mark ? A1:The Government is requesting submission of training materials solely for evaluation purposes. Submitted materials will be retained by the USPFO P&C Office and the materials will remain quote mark corporate proprietary. quote mark Q2:How do you submit pricing on the SF33-Solicitation, Offer and Award Document? A2:In Section B - Supplies or Services Prices, beginning on page 3 of 49, insert your firm-fixed, all-inclusive unit price (price per iteration) in the quote mark Unit Price quote mark field, then the total amount (unit price multiplied by the quantity) in the quote mark AMOUNT quote mark field, then transfer that amount to the quote mark NET AMT quote mark field. Q3:How many copies of our proposal do we need to submit? A3:Submit an original plus two (2) copies of your proposal, including all attachments. Q4:Which pages of the SF33 do we actually need to complete and submit? A4:Pages 1 (Blocks 12-18); pages 3-11 (pricing); pages 34-40, complete all representations and certifications (only need to be returned if not completed within SAM profile); Exhibits A-B, (Past Performance Questionnaire Cover Letter & Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed by your references). Q5:In regard to the Submission Requirement's quote mark Other Submission Requirement: Offerors must submit the following information for each of their references with their proposal packets quote mark #3 ( quote mark How long you have been affiliated with the company quote mark ), does this question refer to how long #1 (full name) has been affiliated with #2 (company represented) or how long the offeror has been affiliated with the company? A5:This information refers to how long #1 (full name) has been affiliated with #2 (company represented), where #1 is the offeror's company and #2 is the company providing the reference. Q6:I noticed the solicitation requires a copy of our PowerPoint presentation and videos. I think that the file may be too large to send online. Can I mail the PowerPoint and videos to you at the mailing address provided in the solicitation? Also, can the solicitation pages and proposal be mailed or does that need to be uploaded and submitted online? A6:Yes, the slides, videos, solicitation pages and proposal may be mailed to the address provided in the solicitation, SF33, Block 7. ************************************************************************************ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Q1: Is there an Incumbent Company providing this service already or is this a new requirement? A1: There is no incumbent for this service; it is a new requirement. Q2: Is there a Past Performance requirement? Can a Company show Capability VS Past Performance? A2: There is a past performance requirement; no past performance is judged quote mark neutral. quote mark Companies can provide capability vs. past performance if necessary. Q3: What will the Government provide to facilitate this training (IE Classrooms, Audio/Video, Vehicles for PEs, any training aids or facilities)? A3: Government will provide classrooms and AV Equipment; contractor will be required to provide all other training aids and their own travel/transportation. Details will be provided in the RFP. Q4: In regards to the Legal reviews and classes, is this geared towards local, state, or federals Drug laws? A4: Courses must cover all applicable local, state and federal law. Q5: The anticipated Award date is 3 SEP 15, When is the earliest that the Government would like training to start? A5: 1st Course will need to be scheduled ASAP after award date and before 30 September 2015. Q6: When is the latest date that training can start? A6: 30 September 2015 for the first class. Q7: Are classes to be run concurrent or can they be run back to Back? A7: Course will most often be conducted in different weeks, not concurrent or back-to-back. Q8: What is the required student to Instructor ratio for the classes and PE? A8: Desired ratio is 20:1 with max 40 students in a class. Q9: Is the Government desire to award all four solicitations to one Company or Multiple awards? A9: The Government anticipates multiple awards. Q10: When do you anticipate the release of the RFP? A10: The RFP will be posted on or about 30 July 2015. Q11: Does the training provided by the Contractor have to be reviewed or approved by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Office? A11: No. Q12: Does the training have to be approved or reviewed by any State P.O.S.T. Agency? A12: No; any POST certification is done through the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center; it is not the responsibility of the vendor or instructor. Q13: Does the use of the word quote mark iteration quote mark indicate an instance of stand-up training? A13: quote mark Iteration quote mark refers to the quote mark number of times quote mark the course will be presented (within the period of performance). Q14: Does courseware already exist for instructors to teach from? A14: No. Q15: If courseware does exist, are instructors required to update courseware if materials are out-of-date? A15: No.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/NGB/DAHA13/W912LP-15-R-0002/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USPFO for Iowa Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Avenue Johnston IA
- Zip Code: 50131-1824
- Zip Code: 50131-1824
- Record
- SN03841368-W 20150819/150817234740-0c2c403e615769f8c92c9b05a9aa210b (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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