26-SIMACQ-BD3-0039 Training

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for training services.

• Travel Reimbursement: Travel and per diem costs will be fully burdened into the Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN rates, rather than provided via a separate cost-reimbursable CLIN.
• Session Frequency: CLIN 0001 represents a single delivery of the two-day course for up to 20 students.
• Virtual Hosting & IT Access: The Workforce Development Team will provide a "Guest" link to the Navy's environment for virtual delivery; instructors do not need to use a commercial MS Teams link.
• On-Site AV Requirements: For on-site delivery, the training facility will provide a projector with an HDMI cable, allowing the instructor to use a non-government laptop for presentations.

These clarifications do not appear to alter any requirements, due dates, or submission rules of the original solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks training services for "What Test and Evaluators Need to Know About Program Management and Systems Engineering and Why." The training aims to provide Test and Evaluation employees with fundamental knowledge in these areas to enhance collaboration and support for development teams. The course will cover key program management and systems engineering processes, emphasizing the integration of Test & Evaluation (T&E) with Program Management and Systems Engineering.

• Training Content: Covers Program Management (overview, planning, WBS, scheduling, budgeting, EVM, contract types) and Systems Engineering (overview, specialty disciplines, reliability, safety, risk management, trade studies, mission engineering, T&E overview, test design, verification, developmental/operational/integrated testing, T&E programmatics, agile integration, human systems integration, autonomous systems, future issues, modeling & simulation, case studies, DoD acquisition).

• Delivery Method: Virtual training exclusively via Microsoft Teams. In-person training is also an option.

• Duration: Each training session is 2 days, 8 hours per day (16 hours total).

• Class Size: Up to 20 students per session.

• Deliverables: Record of Daily Attendance and Completion Certificates.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: May 29, 2026 - September 30, 2026
  • Option Year 1: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
  • Option Year 2: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028
  • Option Year 3: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029
  • Option Year 4: October 1, 2029 - September 30, 2030

• Estimated Value: USD 15,000,000.00 (Size Standard for NAICS 611430).

• Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026, 03:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Jorge Ortiz at jorge.u.ortiz.civ@us.navy.mil in .pdf format.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting or exceeding acceptability factors for non-cost factors (Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable). Evaluation will consider Price, Technical Capability (Course Objective/Outline, Materials, Instructor, Group Training), and Past Performance.

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 611430 (Educational Services, NEC)

• Size Standard: $15.0 Million

• Vendors must provide specific administrative information, a detailed price breakdown, and a statement that quotes are valid for at least 60 days.

• Instructors must have at least 3 years of experience training within the Department of War.

• Software cannot be downloaded or installed on government assets; Microsoft Teams is the required platform for virtual training.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" for the State of California, County of Ventura. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. This is relevant for contractors to understand labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in this geographic area.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5625, Revision No.: 26, Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupations categorized by general field (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Technical Occupations).
• Wage Rates: Specific hourly wage rates are listed for each occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits mentioned include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00/week, $962.00/month).
  • Health & Welfare EO 13706: $5.09 per hour (or $203.60/week, $882.27/month) for SCA-covered contracts also covered by EO 13706.
  • Vacation: Accrues based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for covered contracts.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the process for establishing wage rates for unlisted classifications.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Bidders must ensure that their proposed wage rates and fringe benefits meet or exceed the minimums specified in this wage determination for all service employees working on the contract. Failure to comply can lead to violations of the Service Contract Act.