MODIFICATION
U -- COMPUTER TRAINING
- Notice Date
- 3/23/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 611420
— Computer Training
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commander (fcp), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Pacific, Coast Guard Island Building 54A, Alameda, CA, 94501-5100
- ZIP Code
- 94501-5100
- Solicitation Number
- DTCG89-04-Q-65A545
- Response Due
- 3/19/2004
- Archive Date
- 4/3/2004
- Point of Contact
- Terry Craft, Purchasing Agent, Phone 510/437-3004, Fax 510/437-3014, - Michelle Richards, Supervisory Purchasing Agent, Phone 510/437-3912, Fax 510/437-3014,
- E-Mail Address
-
tcraft@d11.uscg.mil, mmrichards@d11.uscg.mil
- Description
- QUESTIONS/ANSWERS/CLARIFICATIONS: Q. The buyer is requesting a 5-day Windows XP Professional course, and a 2-day Windows 2003 TCP/IP course. Will the buyer allow the 5-Day Windows XP course to be shortened to 3 days, and taught in conjunction with the 2-day Windows 2003 TCP/IP course? A.We would like to purchase test preparation courses for the 4 MCSA courses specified. Each training course should be 5 days long. A: The prep tests are to prepare students to take the exams following the courses taken. Course 2276 and 2277 are mandatory classes to take exam 70-291. Students will need a prep test for that exam. The prep test can be a combination of course 2276 and 2277. The length of courses should be as follows: Course 2276 (Implementing a MS Windows Server 2003 TCP/IP Hosts): 2 days Course 2277 Managing and Maintaining a W2K03 Network Infrastructure: 5 days Course 2272 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional: 5 days Course 2400 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server: 5 days Q. With regards to the above Q/A, and the solicitation which states and must provide prep tests for courses 2276, 2272 & 2400. My new questions: Are you expecting the prep tests to be part of the courseware? Do you expect the price quoted to include the price for the prep tests or quote that separately? Do you need the prep test for just the 3 classes, or all of the classes? A: The prep tests should be included in the course, but does not have to be an “official” part of the courseware. The quote should include the cost for prep tests but can be listed as a separate line item within the breakdown of the quote. As stated above, the Prep Tests should include material to prepare students to take the corresponding exam. Note that the course numbers above are Microsoft specific, not vendor specific. Q. Will the course attendees be the same for all courses? A. No. We have 36 technicians to train. There will be 3 sections attending each of the 4 MCSA preparation courses. Each section contains 12 students. A: To explain the above answer: The students will remain the same 12 for each of the 4 courses. Q. Can you clarify or give more detail on "instructor contact/support to assist and answer questions of students after training is completed" do the questions relate only to the training that was just completed or are the questions regarding the upcoming certification exams. Are there any estimates on the amount of time that might be required of the vendor in this area? A. Normally instructors will provide a phone number/email address so that students can contact them after course completion for additional support. I would not anticipate that this will take much of the instructor’s time, but may include questions regarding completed courses. Q. On the retake issue: Having the folks retake a class with us up to one year is perfect, but my question is w/ the exams/test taking. If a student fails the exam, are you expecting no charge on retaking the EXAM? A. No – we are not expecting that the person retake the exam at not cost…only the course. We also understand that they will be responsible for bringing the course material rec’d during the initial training. With regards to the above Q/A, I am assuming the sequence you expect the 17 days of training to be offered are 2276, 2277, 2272, and 2400? How do you want to handle the 2 day 2276 class? Monday, Tuesday with the next 5-day class offered the following Monday-Friday, or on Thursday, Friday with the next 5-day class offered the following Monday-Friday? Given Memorial day and July 4th, what days will the Coast Guard NOT be available for class? A: Correct…the sequence for the classes is 2276, 2277, 2272 and 2400. We will not schedule classes the week of 28JUN or 05JUL This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The Request for Quotation number is DTCG89-04-Q-65A545 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-19. This acquisition is unrestricted. The NAICS is 611420. The small business sized standard is $6 Million Annual. The contract type will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The Government proposes to solicit quotes for the following items: On-Site training: Course 2276 Implementing a MS Windows Server 2003 TCP/IP, 2 day course for 12 students; Course 2277 Managing and Maintaining a W2K03 Network Infrastructure, 5 day course for 12 students; Course 2272 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 5 day course for 12 students; Course 2400 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server, 5 day course for 12 students. ESU Alameda will provide hardware and classroom setup based on what the company requires. Contractor shall provide: course materials, instructor contact/support to assist and answer questions of students after training is completed, ability for students to retake course (retakes up to 1 year following completion are recommended) and must provide prep tests for courses 2276, 2272 & 2400. Training Location: ESU Alameda, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 21, Room 105, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Training Period: 10 May 2004 – 09 Jul 2004 training sessions shall be consecutively. AWARD: This purchase will be based on the following criteria: Lowest price for item that meets or exceeds specifications. CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offers Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representatives and Certifications and Certifications Commercial Items, all offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.213-3, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program – Supplies (41.U.S.C. 10a-10d). FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) Number. The full text of clauses is available from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed electronically at: http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offers are due on March 19, 2004, by 5:00pm local time. Offers shall be mailed to Commander, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific (fcp-4), Bldg. 54-A, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California 94501-5100, Attn: Ms Terry Craft, faxed to (510) 437-3014, Attn: Ms Terry Craft, or emailed to tcraft@d11.uscg.mil. Offers must provide as a minimum: (1) solicitation number; (2) name and address, point of contact and telephone number of the offeror; (3) price and discount terms. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (23-MAR-2004); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA
- Zip Code: 94501
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 94501
- Record
- SN00552821-F 20040325/040323213918 (fbodaily.com)
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