Solicitation Questions and Answers

Solicitation N0018927QW021 Q&A
1. Noticed the inclusion of Wage Determination 2015-4089 and the Service Contract Labor Standards clause. Given that the requirement involves specialized executive coaching services for a senior Navy leader, could you clarify whether the Government considers the proposed unique executive coach position subject to the wage determination and, if so, which labor classification is intended to apply?
Answer: Upon further review, the Service Contract Labor Standards is not applicable to this requirement. Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. 2. Beyond the completed SF 1449 and CLIN pricing, does the Government require any additional information or documentation, such as a technical approach, proposed coach qualifications/resume, certifications, or past performance? I did not see specific instructions regarding the quotation format or required supporting documentation. Answer: Please see Amendment 0001 which provides the required quote contents under the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.
3. Are the periodic progress reviews in the Performance Work Statement (sections 3.4 and 4) intended to take place within the minimum of 12 coaching sessions, or as separate meetings in addition to them?
Answer: Progress reviews shall take place as supplemental to a scheduled coaching session, and not as separate and distinct events.
4. Section 3.2 mentions the potential for in-person sessions. Is the Government currently anticipating any in-person sessions, and if so, about how many? Answer: The Government is not currently anticipating any in-person sessions. 5. We intend for the company's owner, an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach, to perform all coaching. Please confirm whether the Government considers the Service Contract Labor Standards clause applicable to this requirement. Answer: Upon further review, the Service Contract Labor Standards is not applicable to this requirement. Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. 6. The solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7997. Can the Government confirm whether any covered defense information will be shared with the contractor in performing this coaching engagement?
Answer: No; CDI will not be shared with the contractor in performance of this requirement.

7. Is there an expected session length (for example 60 or 90 minutes)? Do the intake meeting and the periodic progress reviews count toward the minimum of 12 coaching sessions, or are they in