MODIFICATION
U -- multiparty mediation training - Amendment 2
- Notice Date
- 8/10/2017
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Offices/Boards/Divisions, Procurement Services Staff (PSS), Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street, N.E., Suite 8E.300, Washington, District of Columbia, 20530, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20530
- Solicitation Number
- DJJ-17-S-APG-0031
- Archive Date
- 8/29/2017
- Point of Contact
- Michele B Spencer, Phone: (202) 307-1953
- E-Mail Address
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michele.b.spencer@usdoj.gov
(michele.b.spencer@usdoj.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- RFQ DJJ-17-S-APG-0031 Amendment II The following questions was received and answered as follows: Q: First, contractor will develop basic multiparty facilitation training for CRS staff (1) (2) Q1 - According to the information in the amendment, basic mediation training = problem solving meetings, The basic facilitation training program will be 24-hours/3-days. (a) Is it correct to assume that in this case the training should be geared towards a problem solving meeting; however, because you have included the word "multiparty" the training situation should include at least (4) parties each with different interests in the matter as opposed to the usual (2)-opposing parties in an average mediation? Did we understand that correctly? or (b) Are you referring more to a type of "town meeting" where you may have 30+ people each trying to state their particular problems, and asking for solutions. * Note on definitions needed: As I mentioned, we want make sure of addressing your needs. The truth of the matter is that different folks in different parts of the country may have in mind different concepts when using the words "basic" vs. "advanced" vs. "multi-party." Therefore, clarifying what you mean for each of these terms would be help us avoid misinterpretation. A: The terms "basic" and "advanced" are terms of art in the alternative dispute resolution field and have the meanings ordinarily attributed to them in that field. Neither the basic nor the advanced facilitation training program should focus on the typical problem-solving meetings involving a discrete dispute between two parties. Instead, the focus should be on facilitation of dialogue between and among various large groups and stakeholders, such as community action groups, law enforcement organizations, citizen groups and the like, which together represent potentially multiple, non-overlapping interests and concerns. Interaction and dialogue between and among these groups should be mediated through forums such as: 1) guided community meetings of specific stakeholders; 2) public forums open to all; 3) town halls; and 4) other large community meetings. Per the SOW, the contractor will conduct small "focus groups" with CRS staff and leadership to determine the specific basic facilitation and advanced mediation training content. These focus groups will assist the contractor in identifying the training content that best defines CRS's needs for "basic" and "advanced" content. As to the number of parties, as indicated earlier, the training should focus on multi-party mediation, meaning in general three or more parties with multiple, possibly non-overlapping interests, rather than two-party mediation aimed at solving discrete disputes between those parties. Q: Q2 - According to your description CRS stands for Community Relations Service who is the organization that deploys highly skilled professional conciliators, who are able to assist people of diverse backgrounds. (a) Is it correct to assume that the CRS staff, that you are referring to on line (1) of the first paragraph are the conciliators that you deploy out into the community? A: Yes, this is correct. (b) If so, are they the same ones that we will first train on the "basic" and then we will be training them, to be future trainers in the community. Did we get that right? ? **Note Reason for the last two questions: Understanding our audience will give us a better idea of "timing" for each exercise. A: This is an option in the SOW. All CRS field staff, also called Conciliators will receive the basic facilitation training and a small subset will receive the train-the-trainer training. This subset will act as internal trainers for the agency. Q: There was not a task specified for developing the advanced multi-party mediation train-the-trainer materials? Is there an expectation that you would learn by using the advanced mediation training materials and co-training or is there an expectation there will be a separate curriculum developed as a deliverable? A: While the curriculum for the train-the-trainer is the same as the advanced mediation materials, the train-the-trainer materials will need to be framed for the "trainers" audience. Amendment II of the RFQ adds Deliverable #7 to clarify the government's requirements. Deliverables #7-9 on Amendment I are now #8-10 respectively. Q: Should the price quote be delivered separately (separate document) from the technical information that demonstrates our understanding of the requirement, deliverables, and experience? A: This requirement is being done under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13); therefore, quotes can be submitted in one document or multiple documents for technical proposal and price. Q: In light of these questions, is there any chance of moving the deadline to Wed. Aug. 9th? A: The due date has been extended to 4pm ET August 21, 2017. In addition, the procurement method is changed from FAR Part 13 to FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The FAR clauses have been updated accordingly. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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