Vessel Inspection Training
Added: Aug 09, 2013 2:21 pm Description: Vessel Inspection TrainingThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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.This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect tough FAC 2005-67 (July 22, 2013). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.The NAICS code is 611699 - All other miscellaneous schools and instructionThe U.S. Coast Guard intends to establish a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure Liquefied Gas Carrier Course (LGCC), Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course (COW/IG), and Chemical Tanker Safety Training for the US Coast Guard with an ordering period of five years. A minimum of a one (1) class during the ordering period of the contract, and up to a maximum as specified below per contract year may be ordered. The guaranteed minimum order is one (1) class during the period of performance of the contract.Section I: Contract Terms and ConditionsFAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items (Jul 2013) applies and is supplemented as follows:Offerors shall submit an electronic version of their proposal in Adobe .pdf formatThe proposal shall be submitted in tee volumes:Volume 1: Technical Approach & CapabilityOfferors shall demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Performance Work Statement, Offerors ability to provide required training within 30 days of award, representative samples of resumes of instructors for each course, and the resumes' of personnel designated Key in HSAR 3052.215-70.Volume 2: Relevant Past PerformanceOfferors shall submit at least 3 relevant past performance references for contracts with private industry or government instrumentalities (federal, state, or local). References shall include:1. Name & contact information of the point of contract (PM/COR)2. Name of Organization3. A brief description of service 4. Contract Number/Task Order5. Dollar Value6. Contract Period of Performance6. Status (Prime or Sub)Volume 3: Price Offerors shall submit price proposals IAW the Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN structure below. Firm Fixed Price per class should include all overhead, G&A, and travel.CLIN 00001 Description: Liquefied Gas Carrier Course Year 1 (PWS 5.1)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 00002 Description: Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course Year 1 (PWS 5.2)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 00003 Description: Chemical Tanker Safety Training Course Year 1 (PWS 5.3)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 10001 Description: Liquefied Gas Carrier Course Year 2 (PWS 5.1)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 10002 Description: Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course Year 2 (PWS 5.2)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 10003 Description: Chemical Tanker Safety Training Course Year 2 (PWS 5.3)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 20001 Description: Liquefied Gas Carrier Course Year 3 (PWS 5.1)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 20002 Description: Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course Year 3 (PWS 5.2)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 20003 Description: Chemical Tanker Safety Training Course Year 3 (PWS 5.3)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 30001 Description: Liquefied Gas Carrier Course Year 4 (PWS 5.1)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 30002 Description: Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course Year 4 (PWS 5.2)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 30003 Description: Chemical Tanker Safety Training Course Year 4 (PWS 5.3)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 40001 Description: Liquefied Gas Carrier Course Year 5 (PWS 5.1)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 40002 Description: Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course Year 5 (PWS 5.2)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________CLIN 40003 Description: Chemical Tanker Safety Training Course Year 5 (PWS 5.3)Max Quantity: 3Unit: EachUnit Price: ____________The length of the total proposal, inclusive of all volumes, shall be no greater than 45 pages, 8 ½ x11 inches excluding certifications and representations. The smallest font allowed is 10 pt.Proposal Submission Deadline: 1400 ET on September 6, 2013 via the document submission option provided by FedBizOpps. Proposals submitted via other methods may not be considered.Question Submission Deadline: 1400 ET on August 16, 2013 via email to Larry Harper at Lawrence.J.Harper@uscg.mil.Offeror shall submit each volume as a separate document file. File format shall be compatible with the standard USCG image (MS Vista, Office 2007, and Adobe Acrobat 8.0)Additional terms, conditions and requirements that shall be submitted are as follows:The offeror shall sequentially number all pages of each volume.FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is applicable to this procurement.This is a best value acquisition using the trade-off approach. The USCG intends to award a single award IDIQ contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD THIS IDIQ WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS OR NEGOTATIONS. ALL PROPOSALS WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINAL PROPOSAL.Selection and award of the IDIQ Contract will be based on the following criteria in descending order of importance: 1) Technical Approach, 2) Price, and 3) Relevant Past Performance. Technical Approach is the most important factor, followed by Price and lastly by Relevant Past Performance.The USCG will evaluate the offers that meet the requirements of the solicitation against the following evaluation criteria: Factor 1: Technical Approach and CapabilityThe Government will evaluate each offeror's technical approach and capability to determine their capacity to meet all the requirements outlined in the PWS this will include the evaluation of the understanding of the Statement of Work, Offerors ability to provide required training within 30 days of award, a representative sample of instructors for each class, and the resumes' of personnel designated Key in HSAR 3052.215-70 meet with the requirements set forth in Section 1.3.Factor 2: PriceThe Government will evaluate the reasonableness of the total overall price. Price reasonableness exists if the price reflects a clear understanding of the requirements, and is consistent with the work to be performed.It is DHS policy that pricing for competitively negotiated contracts should be based on adequate price competition. However, in the event only one responsible offeror is obtained as a result of this solicitation, that offeror may be required to submit Data Other Than Certified Cost Pricing Data (FAR 15.403-3) to support price negotiations.Factor 3: Relevant Past PerformanceThe Government will evaluate the past performance of the offeror for relevancy. The offeror shall provide past performance information for services directly related and relevant to the services to be performed under the PWS. To be considered relevant, the services must have been performed within the past tee years. The USCG reserves the right to utilize past performance information other than the information submitted with the proposals received in conducting the evaluation. A Contractor without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, but will receive a neutral rating. The USCG may consider past performance information regarding predecessor companies or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is considered relevant.FAR 52.212 - 3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2013) is hereby incorporated by reference.FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jul 2013) is hereby incorporated by reference.52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2013) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5). _X_ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). _X_ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). __ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161). __ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (11) [Reserved] __ (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011). __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011). __ (13)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. _X_ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9. __ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. __ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program- Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). _X_ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). _X_ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). __X (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496)._X_(34) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965. (Nov 2007)_X_(35) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 1899)_X_(36) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment. (Sep 2009)X_(35) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __X__(36)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (37) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (38)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423). __ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16. __X (39) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513). __ (40) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). __ (41)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3. __ (42) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2012) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). __X (43) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (44) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). __ (45) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (46) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (47) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (47) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __X (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (49) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (50) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (51) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (52)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.). __ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __(7)__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O.13495). __ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). __ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition teshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) Alternate I (Feb 2000). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause." Alternate II (Jul 2012). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows: (d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8GFAR 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 5 years (60 months) after date of award. (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.FAR 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 1 EA of the listed CLIN, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract. (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor- (1) Any order for a single item in excess of IDIQ per year maximum as specified per CLIN; (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of IDIQ per year maximum as specified per CLIN; or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section. (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 30 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum." (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after one year following the expiration of the IDIQ contract.FAR 52.252-2 - CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures(October 2010); 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006); 52.227-14 Rights in Data General (Dec 2007); 52.233-4 Applicable law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items(Dec 2010); 52.245-1 Government Property (June 2007); and 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984).(End of clause)HSAR 3052.209-72 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (JUN 2006)(a) Determination. The Government has determined that this effort may result in an actual or potential conflict of interest, or may provide one or more offerors with the potential to attain an unfair competitive advantage. The nature of the conflict of interest and the limitation on future contracting, if applicable, will be specified on each task order.(b) If any such conflict of interest is found to exist, the Contracting Officer may (1) disqualify the offeror, or (2) determine that it is otherwise in the best interest of the United States to contract with the offeror and include the appropriate provisions to avoid, neutralize, mitigate, or waive such conflict in the contract awarded. After discussion with the offeror, the Contracting Officer may determine that the actual conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, mitigated or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the Government, and the offeror may be found ineligible for award.(c) Disclosure: The offeror hereby represents, to the best of its knowledge that:___ (1) It is not aware of any facts which create any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest relating to the award of this contract, or___ (2) It has included information in its proposal, providing all current information bearing on the existence of any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest, and has included a mitigation plan in accordance with paragraph (d) of this provision.(d) Mitigation. If an offeror with a potential or actual conflict of interest or unfair competitive advantage believes the conflict can be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, the offeror shall submit a mitigation plan to the Government for review. Award of a contract where an actual or potential conflict of interest exists shall not occur before Government approval of the mitigation plan. If a mitigation plan is approved, the restrictions of this provision do not apply to the extent defined in the mitigation plan.(e) Other Relevant Information: In addition to the mitigation plan, the Contracting Officer may require further relevant information from the offeror. The Contracting Officer will use all information submitted by the offeror, and any other relevant information known to DHS, to determine whether an award to the offeror may take place, and whether the mitigation plan adequately neutralizes or mitigates the conflict.(f) Corporation Change. The successful offeror shall inform the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of any corporate mergers, acquisitions, and/or divestures that may affect this provision.(g) Flow-down. The contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in each first tier subcontract that exceeds the simplified acquisition teshold.(End of clause)HSAR 3052.215-70, KEY PERSONNEL OR FACILITIES (DEC 2003)(a) The personnel or facilities specified below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract and may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be changed from time to time during the course of the contract by adding or deleting personnel or facilities, as appropriate.(b) Before removing or replacing any of the specified individuals or facilities, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before the change becomes effective. The Contractor shall submit sufficient information to support the proposed action and to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate the potential impact of the change on this contract. The Contractor shall not remove or replace personnel or facilities until the Contracting Officer approves the change.The Key Personnel or Facilities under this Contract:Project Manager(End of clause)HSAR 3052.242-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2003)(a) The Contracting Officer may designate Government personnel to act as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) to perform functions under the contract such as review or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the Contractor within five working days after contract award or for construction, not less than five working days prior to giving the contractor the notice to proceed. The designation letter will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COTR under the contract.(b) The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COTR or any other representative to sign documents, such as contracts, contract modifications, etc., that require the signature of the Contracting Officer.(End of clause)Section II: Notice for Filing Agency ProtestsIt is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman.Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer tough open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to:Department of Homeland SecurityUnited States Coast Guard (CG-9131)Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602Washington, D. C. 20593-0001FAX: 202.475.3904The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202-372-3695Contracting Office Address: USCG Headquarters (CG-9121)2100 2nd St. SWWashington, DC 20593-0001Point of Contact: Robert A. Mann-ThompsonContracting OfficerRobert.A.Mann-Thompson@uscg.milPhone: 202-475-3781Section III: Performance Work StatementDate: June 25, 20131.0 GENERAL.1.1 SCOPE.The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to facilitate the attainment of Contractor Training support services for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC). The purpose of this Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is to obtain Contractor technical and administrative support services for CG-CVC for a Liquefied Gas Carrier Course, a Chemical Tanker Safety Course, and a Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas (COW/IG) Course.1.2 BACKGROUND.Liquefied gas carriers, crude oil and other dangerous liquids tankers are unique vessels with specialized containment, piping, and other systems designed and constructed to minimize risk to the ship, to its crew, and to the environment due to the hazards associated with the products they carry. The transport of these dangerous chemicals in bulk is regulated by both domestic and international safety standards. The USCG inspects crude oil wash and inert gas systems, liquefied gas carriers, and chemical tanker safety compliance on U.S. and foreign tank vessels. The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Prevention Directorate needs to provide training to the Coast Guard Sector personnel performing these examinations and inspections. In the Past, the USCG has conducted up to 3 convenings of each course per year, with no more than 25 students attending each convening. 1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.1.3.1 Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this task order. The Project Manager is further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 1.4).1.3.1.1 The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). It is anticipated that the Project Manager shall be one of the senior level employees provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name of Project Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this task order. The Project Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Project Manager without prior acknowledgement from the KO.1.3.1.2 The Project Manager shall be available to the COR via telephone between the specified hours of operation found below (See PWS 1.8), and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 2 hours of notification.1.3.1.3 CONSULTATION SERVICES OF PROGRAM SUBJECT SPECIALISTS.Upon written or verbal request, CG-CVC will arrange for consultation with Program subject matter specialists during the development or revision of the course material for any of the tee courses in this PWS.1.3.2 QUALIFIED Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this task order. All Contractor employees supporting this task order shall also be citizens of the United States.1.3.2.1 Technical - College degree and tee years experience in the development of maritime training course/simulation material. Four years of related work experience may be substituted for a college degree.1.3.2.2 Instructor - College degree and two years experience in teaching maritime training courses. Four years of related work experience may be substituted for a college degree. Must also meet the requirements of a Qualified Instructor as described in Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 6-97. NVIC 6-97 is available at: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/nvic.asp1.3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide Key Personnel with education and work experience specified in PWS 1.4.1.3.2.2 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or would appear to cause a conflict of interest.1.4 KEY PERSONNEL. Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the KO no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without acknowledgment from the KO.1.4.1 Project Manager - College degree and tee years experience in the management of educational services contracts. Four years of related work experience may be substituted for a college degree.1.5 SECURITY.Contractor access to Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) information may be required. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination.1.6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.The period of performance is five years (60 months) from the date of award.1.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.The primary place of performance will be at the Contractor's facilities.1.8 HOURS OF OPERATION.Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 0800 and 1700 local time, Monday tough Friday (except Federal holidays).1.9 TRAVEL. Contractor travel is included in the FFP per class.1.10 KICK-OFF MEETING. The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting, which will be chaired by the KO, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this task order and review the Contractor's project plan. The Kick-Off Meeting will be held at the Government's facility no later than five (5) business days after the date of award.1.11 PROJECT PLAN. The Contractor shall provide a final Project Plan to the COR not later than five (5) business days after the Kick-Off Meeting.1.12 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with USCG Standard Workstation.1.13 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.All Contractor developed processes and procedures and other forms of intellectual property first developed under this task order shall be considered Government property.1.13.1 All documentation, photography and electronic data and information collected by the Contractor and entered into or generated in support of this task order shall be considered Government property, and shall be returned to the Government at the end of the performance period.1.14 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION.Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this task order. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.2.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS.2.1 COR Contracting Officer's Representative2.2 KO Contracting Officer2.3 USCG United States Coast Guard2.4 PSCO Port State Control Officer2.5 LGCC Liquefied Gas Carrier Course 2.6 FGCE PQS Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Performance Qualification Standard2.7 TPM Technical Project Manager, a Government employee2.8 USCG United States Coast Guard2.9 IGS Inert Gas System2.10 CFR Code of Federal Regulations2.11 COW Crude Oil Wash2.12 SOLAS Safety of Life And Sea2.13 FSS Code International Code for Fire Safety Systems2.14 IBC Code International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. The Government will provide the following resources necessary to perform the Contractor services, unless specifically stated otherwise in this performance work statement.3.1 Liquefied Gas Carrier Course3.1.1 The government will provide copies of the relevant references cited in PWS 9.0 at the Kick-Off meeting.3.1.2 The government will provide at least 1 Coast Guard subject matter expert per class to provide the necessary instruction to meet objectives 5.1.1.5 and 5.1.1.6. The Coast Guard subject matter expert will require approximately 8 hours of the 40 hours of instruction to cover these objectives.3.2 Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas Course3.2.1 The government will provide copies of the relevant references cited in PWS 9.0 at the Kick-Off meeting.3.3 Chemical Tanker Safety Course3.3.1 The government will provide copies of the relevant references cited in PWS 9.0 at the Kick-Off meeting.4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements, except for the Government Furnished Property specified in PWS 3.0 of this performance work statement.5.0 COURSE REQUIREMENTS.5.1 Liquefied Gas Carrier Course (LGCC)5.1.1 OBJECTIVESThe Contractor shall conduct training for all scheduled offerings of the LGCC. This 5 day course provides up to 25 students per convening with a comprehensive overview of foreign gas carriers and a general overview of the tasks performed by Coast Guard Foreign Gas Carrier Examiners. Following the course, students must be able to:5.1.1.1Identify the specific characteristics and hazards (to personnel and to port areas) associated with liquefied gas carrier cargoes (i.e. low temperature, flammability, toxicity);5.1.1.2 Define standard liquefied gas carrier and cargo terms in accordance with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) and 46 CFR Part 154; 5.1.1.3 Explain international and domestic liquefied gas carrier design and construction requirements in accordance with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) and 46 CFR Part 154;5.1.1.4 Explain how the international and domestic liquefied gas carrier design and construction requirements address cargo-related hazards;5.1.1.5 Outline the scope and recommended procedures for examination of liquefied gas carriers during a Port State Control examination. 5.1.1.6 Describe substandard conditions relating to a liquefied gas carrier's cargo systems that may lead to a detention of the vessel under SOLAS authority or expulsion of the vessel5.1.2 COURSE MATERIALS / SUPPLIESThe contractor shall provide a course workbook for each student and a master instructor workbook. The Coast Guard subject matter expert will provide the contractor with any additional handouts, slides and/or instructional material for inclusion in the course workbook at least 2 weeks prior to each course convening date. The student workbook shall include the following:5.1.2.1 Supporting material such as handouts, slides, presentations, and other instructional material with titled dividers separating each section.5.1.2.2 The contractor shall furnish materials such as name plates, pencils, scratch paper, and any consumable classroom materials.5.1.2.3 The current version of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 154.5.1.2.4 The current edition of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)In addition the Contractor shall provide each student with a personal, take-home copy of the following:5.1.2.5 Reference book on marine transportation of liquefied gases (the Contractor should provide the most recent edition of SIGTTO's "Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and In Terminals" or an equivalent text approved by the COR);5.1.3 ASSESSMENTAll course attendees shall be assessed either during or at the end of the course to demonstrate they meet course objectives and to receive feedback on their performance. Performance should be evaluated with the highest degree of simulation as possible. The Contractor shall prepare 4 assessment scenarios (1 each for objectives 5.1.6.1 to 5.1.6.4) to assess the knowledge gained by course attendees in liquefied gas cargo hazards, liquefied gas carrier terminology, and liquefied gas carrier requirements. These assessments shall be completed in groups of no more than 4 (similar to that of an examination team). The Contractor (with consultation from the on-site Coast Guard subject matter expert) should ensure each group contains an appropriate mix of vessel inspection experience. Each assessment scenario should take no more than 1 hour to complete. Groups should be scored using a Pass/Fail evaluation standard for each scenario. Any changes to the assessments shall be approved by the COR.5.1.4 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.The Contractor shall cover the following topics in support of the course objectives:5.1.4.1 Foreign vessels and cargoes subject to the IGC Code and 46 CFR Part 154. Note that some IGC Code cargos may not be transported in U.S. waters.5.1.4.2 Specific hazards associated with liquefied gas carrier cargoes (i.e. low temperature, flammability, toxicity), focusing primarily on LNG and LPG.5.1.4.3 Hazards to the port and to the Coast Guard inspectors/port state control officers if a cargo leak or containment breach occurs in a U.S. port.5.1.4.4 Definitions of standard gas carrier terminology as defined in IGC code and 46 CFR 154 including, but not limited to, the following terms:5.1.4.4.1 Air Lock: Is a small space that separates a gas dangerous area from a gas-safe space. Air locks include an interlock that alarms when both doors are open.5.1.4.4.2 Boil-Off as Fuel: Many LNG carriers burn boil-off as fuel rather than reliquify boil-off. Special double wall piping or piping within a ventilated duct is required to protect against gas leaks in the engine room.5.1.4.4.3 Cargo Control Room: Generally a gas-safe space above the cargo area or adjacent to the cargo area that contains instrumentation and remote controls for the cargo systems.5.1.4.4.4 Compressor Room: A gas dangerous space that contains cargo compressors.5.1.4.4.5 Crack-Arresting Steels: Special grade steels employed at the deck stringer, sheer strake, and turn of the bilge to arrest hull cracks that might be caused by a small liquid cargo leak.5.1.4.4.6 Design Vapor Pressure: The maximum gauge pressure at the top of the tank used for design purposes. Note the MARVS may not exceed the design vapor pressure.5.1.4.4.7 Gas Dangerous Area: An area or space where cargo vapors are expected to accumulate or may accumulate due to cargo venting or a cargo leak. Such areas include the deck area in the cargo area, cargo tanks, inter-barrier spaces, hold spaces, compressor rooms, re-liquefaction machinery rooms and similar spaces.5.1.4.4.8 Gas Detection System: A continuous sampling system that draws from each compressor room, motor room, re-liquefaction machinery room, hold space, inter-barrier space, air lock and other specified spaces at least twice every hour to detect gas leakage and provide alarms at preset values (generally 30 % LEL).5.1.4.4.9 Gas-Safe Area: An area outside the gas dangerous area where cargo vapors are not expected to collect.5.1.4.4.10 Hold Space: The space between the inner hull and the secondary barrier (for containment systems that require secondary barriers) or between the inner hull and the primary barrier (for containment systems that do not require secondary barriers).5.1.4.4.11 Independent Type A Tank: A self-supporting tank constructed generally in accordance with classification rules deep tanks, with design pressures, tank materials and welding requirements stipulated by 46 CFR Part 154 and the IGC Code. Typically used on LPG carriers, but used on several of the early LNG ships. For most cargoes, tank requires a complete secondary barrier.5.1.4.4.12 Independent Type B Tank: A self-supporting tank designed in accordance with a leak-before-failure criterion, with design pressures, tank materials and welding requirements stipulated by 46 CFR Part 154 and the IGC Code. Typically used on LNG carriers. For most cargoes, tank requires only a partial secondary barrier because of limited leakage supported by the leak before failure design.5.1.4.4.13 Independent Type C Tank: A self-supporting tank designed in accordance with pressure vessel criteria, with design pressures, tank materials and welding requirements stipulated by 46 CFR Part 154 and the IGC Code. Typically used on smaller LPG carriers or as Nitrogen storage on LNG carriers. Designed to not fail under service conditions, so no secondary barrier required.5.1.4.4.14 Integral Tank: A tank that is part of the ship's structure, constructed generally in accordance with classification rules deep tanks, with design pressures, tank materials and welding requirements stipulated by 46 CFR Part 154 and the IGC Code. Only acceptable for use with cargoes having an atmospheric boiling point above -10 C.5.1.4.4.15 Inter-Barrier Space: The space between the primary barrier and secondary barrier for containment systems.5.1.4.4.16 Leak before failure: Is a design criterion which closely examines tank design stresses and material fatigue properties. The analysis shows that a tank will develop a detectable leak many stress cycles before catastrophic tank failure.5.1.4.4.17 Liquefied Gas: Is any cargo that has a Reid Vapor pressure exceeding 1.72 bar and 37.8 C.5.1.4.4.18 LNG or Liquefied Natural Gas: Is a generic term for liquefied flammable gas having Methane as its principal constituent. Very low boiling temperatures (as low as -160 C).5.1.4.4.19 LPG, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Is a generic term for liquefied flammable gas mixtures including various C2, C3, and C4 hydrocarbons in mixture.5.1.4.4.20 Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): The lowest percentage of gaseous product in air that produces a flammable mixture.5.1.4.4.21 Maximum Allowable Relief Valve Setting (MARVS): The maximum pressure setting that may be applied to the cargo tank relief valve. This pressure may not exceed the tank design vapor pressure.5.1.4.4.22 Membrane Tank: A non-self-supporting tank consisting of a primary thin layer membrane (metallic) supported entirely by insulation. For most cargoes, tank requires a complete secondary barrier.5.1.4.4.23 Motor Room: A gas-safe space adjacent to the compressor room or re-liquefaction equipment room containing electrical motors that drive cargo compressors and or re-liquefaction compressors. Generally separated from the gas-dangerous space by a single bulkhead and protected by positive-pressure ventilation from a gas-safe area, interlocks, and gas detection system.5.1.4.4.24 Primary Barrier: The primary containment system that contains liquid cargo during normal tank operations.5.1.4.4.25 Re-gasification: A process by which ship gasification system heats liquid cargo to either (1) provide gaseous product to tanks to prevent tank vacuum during cargo offloading or (2) provide large quantities of gaseous product for offloading directly to a pipeline.5.1.4.4.26Reid Vapor Pressure: Is the vapor pressure of a liquid at 100oF (37.8C).5.1.4.4.27 Safety Relief Valve: A relief valve specially designed and approved for use with Liquefied gas cargo tanks.5.1.4.4.28 Secondary Barrier: A secondary containment system that may contain liquid cargo in the event that the primary containment fails.5.1.4.4.29 Semi-Membrane Tank: A type of membrane tank that is essentially self-supporting when empty but not self-supporting when loaded.5.1.4.4.30 Tank Dome: The uppermost portion of the cargo tank, which protrudes tough the weather deck or tough the tank cover. The tank dome includes liquid cargo piping, vent piping, and instrumentation connections to the cargo tank.5.1.4.4.31 Water Spray System: A water deluge system designed to protect exposed tank surfaces, exposed tank domes, and superstructure from the radiant heat of a fire on deck. Water spray is not intended as a fire fighting system.5.1.4.4.32 IMO Certificate of Fitness: A certificate issued by the Administration attesting to compliance with the IGC Code.5.1.4.4.33 Subchapter O Endorsement: An endorsement of the vessel's Certificate of Fitness [provided by the Marine Safety Center after plan review. This endorsement provides any additional restrictions that apply to the vessel beyond those stipulated on the Certificate of Fitness when the vessel operates in U.S. waters.5.1.4.5 International (IMO IGC Code) and domestic (46 CFR Part 154) liquefied gas carrier design and construction requirements and how these requirements address particular hazards associated with the cargoes carried:5.1.4.5.1 Low temperature cargos -material requirements for containment systems, piping systems, vent systems, contiguous hull steel, crack arresting hull steels. Purpose and requirements for re-liquefaction systems and cargo boil-off systems and the materials typically used for these systems.5.1.4.5.2 Flammable cargos -General arrangement requirements to minimize cargo vapors from getting into gas safe areas; electrical safety requirements in gas dangerous areas, environmental control, firefighting systems and equipment, and water spray system.5.1.4.5.3Toxic cargos -Requirements for vessel carrying toxic cargos.5.1.4.5.4 Instrumentation systems -Purpose and requirements for gauging systems, gas detection systems, hull temperature systems.5.1.4.5.5 Special Requirements for specific cargos listed in chapter 17 of the IGC code - Purpose, requirements and standard transfer procedures for these types of cargos.5.1.4.6 Scope and recommended procedures for examination of liquefied gas carriers during a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Compliance examination. (Note - these topics will be covered by the Coast Guard subject matter expert):5.1.4.6.1 The Coast Guard accepts valid IMO Certificates of Fitness. For vessels with a Certificate of Fitness, the Coast Guard does not normally inspect cargo containment systems, unless the vessel has a serious containment system problem, the vessel is in U.S. waters, and the vessel makes the affected containment system gas-free. Normally, Coast Guard focus on containment systems is limited to observations on deck, observations of gas detection and tank instrumentation systems, and monitoring inter-barrier space purge system performance and inert gas consumption.5.1.4.6.2The four design areas in 46 CFR Part 154 that exceed the IGC Code:5.1.4.6.3 Crack-arresting steels at sheer strake, deck stringer and turn of the bilge - checked by Marine Safety Center. The inspector or PSCO does not need to review.5.1.4.6.4 Lower Hull Design Temperatures - checked by Marine Safety Center. The inspector or PSCO does not need to review.5.1.4.6.5 No Venting of Cargo in U.S. Waters - The inspector or PSCO should verify the ship is configured to normally re-liquefy or burn boil-off while in U.S. waters. If emergency conditions exist, the prohibition against tank venting.5.1.4.6.6 Lower MARVS on Cargo Tanks - The inspector or PSCO should confirm safety relief valve settings (per servicing certificate) with those listed on the Subchapter O Endorsement.5.1.4.7 The inspector or PSCO does not enter hold spaces or ballast tanks adjacent to the cargo holds unless they have clear grounds to do so and these spaces are made gas-free.5.1.4.8 The inspector or PSCO will generally examine the following systems, locations, and equipment:5.1.4.8.1 Pump and compressor rooms5.1.4.8.2 Cargo control room5.1.4.8.3 Air locks (if provided)5.1.4.8.4 Cargo piping5.1.4.8.5 Tank Shut-off Valves, for Cargo Tanks with Maximum allowable relief valve setting  105.1.4.8.6 Tank Shut-off Valves, Maximum allowable relief valve setting for cargo tanks  10 psig (69 kPa)5.1.4.8.7 Quick Closing Valve Emergency Shutdown5.1.4.8.8 Cargo hose5.1.4.8.9 Cargo vent systems5.1.4.8.10 Examine atmospheric control (hold & interbarrier spaces)5.1.4.8.11 Electrical components in gas-dangerous space or zone5.1.4.8.12 Cargo related firefighting system / components5.1.4.8.13 Cargo area mechanical ventilation5.1.4.8.14 Liquid level gauging5.1.4.8.15 Pressure/Vacuum protection5.1.4.8.16 Temperature measuring devices5.1.4.8.17 Gas detection systems5.1.4.8.18 Additional safety equipment5.1.4.8.19 Examine boil-off system (fuel line, valves and gas detection equipment)5.1.4.8.20 Crew Competency5.1.4.9 Substandard conditions relating to the cargo system that may lead to detention of the vessel under SOLAS authority or expulsion of the vessel under Port and Waterway Safety Authority, including, but not limited to (Note - these topics will be covered by the Coast Guard subject matter expert):5.1.4.9.1 A significant cargo tank failure, involving venting of any toxic cargo to atmosphere or significant flammable cargo to atmosphere (expulsion from port);5.1.4.9.2 Failure of tank pressure/temperature control, with cargo venting to atmosphere (expulsion from port);5.1.4.9.3 Less significant cargo tank failures, involving primary barrier failure with cargo properly contained by secondary barrier (possible detention or lesser action);5.1.4.9.4 Failure of the gas detection system (detention);5.1.4.9.5 Improper (too high - beyond that allowed by IMO COF or SOE) setting of safety relief valve (detention or possible expulsion from port);5.1.4.9.6 Crack in deck caused by liquid cargo leak (possible detention);5.1.4.9.7 Quick-acting valves not functional (possible detention);5.1.4.9.8 Serious electrical deficiencies in gas dangerous area or spaces (possible detention);5.1.4.9.9 Unauthorized cargo onboard, after confirming listed cargo is not another name for an approved cargo (detention or possible expulsion);5.1.4.9.10 Inoperative dry chemical fire fighting or water spray system (possible detention); IMO Certificate of Fitness Expired (detention);5.1.4.9.11 Inoperative cargo vaporizer (when necessary for offloading cargos) or inert gas system (for inerting tanks gas free tanks before cargo loading) (detention); and5.1.4.9.12 Crew lacks knowledge essential to cargo operations (possible detention).5.1.5 COURSE EVALUATION.5.1.5.1 Level 1 EvaluationThe Contractor shall provide a structured student course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants for each section of the course.5.1.5.1.1 The questionnaires shall be directed toward eliciting participants' comments as to the value of the material taught, recommended changes and/or additions, and the quality of the instructor staff, training site and lodging arrangements.5.1.5.1.2 The evaluation shall be initially submitted with the project plan and approved by the COR. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR.5.1.5.1.3 The Contractor shall provide to the COR a consolidated report of the Level 1 evaluations with recommendations for course enhancement not later than thirty (30) days after the end of each course.5.1.5.2 The government may send auditors and/or observers to the facility during course sessions to evaluate the Contractor's performance in meeting the course objectives and the other requirements of this Performance Work Statement.5.2 CRUDE OIL WASH/INERT GAS COURSE5.2.1 REQUIREMENTS.The contractor shall be equipped and capable of providing training to a maximum of twenty five (25) students for the Crude Oil Wash/Inert Gas System Course.5.2.2 OBJECTIVES. The Contractor shall conduct training for all scheduled offerings of the Crude Oil Wash/ Inert Gas System Course (PWS 6.4). This 5 day course provides up to 25 students with a comprehensive overview of the design standards, operation and USCG inspection/ examination requirements for Crude Oil Wash and Inert gas systems installed on U.S. and foreign flagged tank vessels. Following the course, students must be able to:5.2.2.1 Specify the reasons for inerting and explain the principles behind inert gas systems; 5.2.2.2 Describe the standard components of an inert gas system; 5.2.2.3 Explain international and domestic liquefied inert gas system design and construction requirements in accordance with the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) and 46 CFR Part 32.53;5.2.2.4 Describe the purpose and standard components of crude oil wash systems; 5.2.2.5 Explain international and domestic crude oil wash system design and construction requirements in accordance with the International Conventions for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and 33 CFR 157.5.2.3 COURSE MATERIALS/SUPPLIESThe contractor shall provide a course workbook for each student and a master instructor workbook. The student workbook shall include the following:5.2.3.1 Supporting material such as handouts, slides, presentations, and other instructional material with titled dividers separating each section.5.2.3.2 The contractor shall furnish materials such as name plates, pencils, scratch paper, and any consumable classroom materials.In addition the Contractor shall provide each student with a personal, take-home copy of the following text:5.2.3.3 The current edition of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)5.2.3.4 A printed copy of IMO Resolution A.446 (XI) - Specifications for the design, operation and control of crude oil washing systems and the amendments of A.497 (XII) and A.897 (21).5.2.3.5 The current edition of 46 CFR Parts 1-40, or a printed copy of the sections relating to inert gas systems and covered during the course. 5.2.3.6 The current edition of 33 CFR Parts 125 to 199, or a printed copy of the sections on crude oil wash systems and covered during the course.5.2.4 HANDS ON OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE The Contractor shall provide a liquid cargo operation hands on experience to reinforce classroom learning objectives. The liquid cargo operations hands on experience can be a computer based simulator, an actual tanker ship, or other type of training equipment. The liquid cargo operations hands on experience should be modeled after systems used aboard actual crude oil and product carriers. The liquid cargo operations hands on experience must have a high level of realism with flexibility to model different vessel types and provide students the opportunity to simulate starting, operating, and securing shipboard inert gas systems. It should also be used to show the relationship and interaction between inert gas system components and the liquid cargo transfer system.5.2.5 ASSESSMENTAll course attendees shall be assessed either during or at the end of the course to demonstrate they meet course objectives and to receive feedback on their performance. Performance should be evaluated with the highest degree of simulation as possible. The Contractor shall prepare 3 assessment scenarios to assess the knowledge gained by course attendees in liquefied gas cargo hazards, liquefied gas carrier terminology, and liquefied gas carrier requirements making sure each objective are covered in at least 1 of the scenarios. These assessments shall be completed in groups of no more than 4 (similar to that of an examination team). The Contractor should ensure each group contains an appropriate mix of vessel inspection experience. Each assessment scenario should take no more than 1 hour to complete. Groups should be scored using a Pass/Fail evaluation standard for each scenario. Any changes to the assessments shall be approved by the COR.5.2.6 COURSE EVALUATION.The Contractor shall provide a structured student course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants for each section of the course.5.2.6.1 The questionnaires shall be directed toward eliciting participants' comments as to the value of the material taught, recommended changes and/or additions, and the quality of the instructor staff, and training site.5.2.6.2 The evaluation shall be initially submitted and approved by the COR prior to the class start date. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR.5.2.6.3 The Contractor shall provide to the COR a consolidated report of the course evaluations with recommendations for course enhancement not later than thirty (30) days after the end of the course.5.2.6.4 The government may send observers to the facility during the course session to evaluate the Contractor's performance in meeting the course objectives and the other requirements of this Performance Work Statement.5.3 CHEMICAL TANKER SAFETY COURSE5.3.1 REQUIREMENTSThe Contractor shall provide training to Coast Guard personnel that meets the objectives listed above and as discussed in Section 5.3.2. The Contractor shall have the capability to train up to 25 students per convening. 5.3.2 OBJECTIVESThe Contractor shall provide the necessary educational services to train Coast Guard personnel in the following areas of instruction:5.3.2.1 Chemical tank vessel terminology;5.3.2.2 Chemical properties and cargo compatibility;5.3.2.3 Familiarization with the specific hazards as well as the safe and pollution free handling of dangerous chemicals and Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS);5.3.2.4 Operational, vessel construction & equipment requirements associated with the various dangerous chemicals and NLS listed in chapter 17 & 18 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and Table 1 and 2 from Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 153 carried in bulk on chemical tank vessels;5.3.2.5 Occupational safety hazards, personnel protective equipment and emergency response scenarios;5.3.2.6 Discussions on the various international and domestic certificates, manuals, & books required for chemical tank vessels, such as but not limited to the NLS certificate, International Certificate of Fitness (both IBC & BCH), Procedures and Arrangements Manual and Cargo Record Book; 5.3.3 COURSE MATERIALS/SUPPLIESThe contractor shall provide a course workbook for each student and a master instructor workbook. The student workbook shall include the following:5.3.3.1 Supporting material such as handouts, slides, presentations, and other instructional material with titled dividers separating each section.5.3.3.2 The contractor shall furnish materials such as name plates, pencils, scratch paper, and any consumable classroom materials.5.3.3.3 The current edition of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.5.3.3.4 The current version of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 153.5.3.4 SCOPEThe Contractor shall provide training and training support as follows:5.3.4.1 Provide training to ensure students have a full understanding of standard chemical vessel terminology as defined in IBC code, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and 46 CFR 153. The training shall focus on, but not be limited to, the following terms: • Chemical tanker• NLS tanker• NLS• Dangerous chemicals • Cargo area• Cargo pump room • Explosive/flammability limits/range• Type 1 ship• Type 2 ship• Type 3 ship• Independent tank• Integral tank• Gravity tank• Pressure tank• Restricted temperature-measuring device• Closed temperature-measuring device• Open tank venting system• Controlled tank venting system• Pressure/vacuum valves• Control of void and cargo tank atmospheres;• Inerting• Padding• Drying• Ventilation• Hazardous locations• Electrical bonding• Cargo segregation• Confined spaces on chemical tank vessels• Gauging:• Open device• Restricted device• Closed device• Breadth (B)• Cargo Inhibitor• Cargo sample stowage space• Pollution category:• X• Y• Z• OS• Overflow control• Tripartite agreement• Prewash• Cargo containment system• Certificate of Protection• IBC Code (applicability)• BCH Code (applicability)• MARPOL, Annex II (applicability)• 46 CFR 153 (applicability to foreign vessels)5.3.4.2 Provide training so students can successfully apply chapter 17 & 18 of the IBC code to determine and understand the minimum operational, vessel construction & equipment requirements associated with the various dangerous chemicals and NLS cargoes that chemical tankers are authorized to carry. The training shall consist of, but not limited to the following areas:• Cargo segregation• Cargo containment• Cargo transfer • Cargo temperature control• Cargo tank venting• Environmental Controls• Electrical Installations• Fire protection and fire extinction• Mechanical ventilation in cargo area• Instrumentation• Personnel protection• Operational requirements• Difference between and when to use chapter 17 and 18 of the IBC code• Special requirements for specific cargoes as listed in chapter 15 of the IBC code5.3.4.3 Provide training to familiarize students on the specific hazards as well as the safe and pollution free handling of dangerous chemicals and NLS. • Address the various temperature, flammability, and toxicity hazards associated with the cargoes. • Explain the personnel hazards associated with cargo leaks.• Address the list of cargoes not authorized for bulk liquid carriage in U.S. waters.• Address the purpose and requirements for a Prewash as required in MARPOL, Annex II.• Address the control of NLS cargo residue discharges per MARPOL, Annex II.5.3.4.4 Provide training on the various international and domestic certificates, manuals, & books required for domestic and foreign chemical tank vessels, such as but not limited to:• International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Certificate);• Applicability• Purpose• Period of validity• Vital information included• International Certificate of Fitness (both IBC & BCH);• Applicability• Purpose• Period of validity• Vital information included • Procedures and Arrangements Manual;• Applicability• Purpose• Period of validity• Required content• Cargo Record Book;• Applicability• Purpose• Period of validity• Required content• Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan• Applicability• Purpose• Period of validity• Required content• Certificate of Protection • Applicability• Purpose• Period of validity• Required content • Vital information included5.3.4.5 Provide training in the requirements contained in 46 CFR Part 153, that exceed the IBC Code, for vessels that wish to carry alkylene oxide or any cargo whose vapor pressure exceeds 100 kPa absolute at 37.8C.5.3.4.6 Confined space entry hazards associated with hold spaces or ballast tanks adjacent to the cargo holds.5.3.4.7 Tests, Examinations and Controls.5.3.4.7.1 The Contractor shall explain how to carry out common tests and examinations associated with typical cargo systems and associated controls to verify the systems are operating properly.5.3.4.7.2 An actual ship visit is not required; however, the Contractor must supplement lectures and presentations with detailed pictures (slides) showing systems, piping, instrumentation, certificates, etc. Pictures showing normal and abnormal operations are especially useful.5.3.5 ASSESSMENTAll course attendees shall be assessed either during or at the end of the course to demonstrate they meet course objectives and to receive feedback on their performance. Performance should be evaluated with the highest degree of simulation as possible. The Contractor shall prepare 3 assessment scenarios to assess the knowledge gained by course attendees in chemical properties and cargo compatibility; chemical tank vessel terminology; and operational, vessel construction and equipment requirements for chemical tank vessels, making sure each objective are covered in at least 1 of the scenarios. These assessments shall be completed in groups of no more than 4 (similar to that of an examination team). The Contractor should ensure each group contains an appropriate mix of experience. Each assessment scenario should take no more than 1 hour to complete. Groups should be scored using a Pass/Fail evaluation standard for each scenario. Any changes to the assessments shall be approved by the COR.5.3.6 COURSE EVALUATION.The Contractor shall provide a structured student course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants for each section of the course.5.3.6.1 The questionnaires shall be directed toward eliciting participants' comments as to the value of the material taught, recommended changes and/or additions, and the quality of the instructor staff, and training site.5.3.6.2 The evaluation shall be initially submitted and approved by the COR prior to the class start date. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR.5.3.6.3 The Contractor shall provide to the COR a consolidated report of the course evaluations with recommendations for course enhancement not later than thirty (30) days after the end of the course.5.4 COURSE CERTIFICATES.The contractor shall provide certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of the course. The certificate shall include official logos for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The certificates shall also include, at a minimum, the course title, date of completion and signatures of the contractor's Director of Training (or equivalent) and the contractor's instructor. The Contractor shall provide certificates of course attendance to all other attendees. The contractor shall provide the certificate to the attendee, with a copy to the COR, no later than fifteen (15) days after the course ends.5.5 CLASS SCHEDULE AND ROSTERThe COR will provide notification to the contractor no later than 30 days prior to each course convening. The COR will provide the Contractor, at least two week prior to each course convening, the student roster (including unit name/address and student's e-mail address) for each class with the names of students registered for each course. Typically these personnel will not have attended prior training, but will possess a Marine Inspector background. Each class will consist of no more than 25 participants, and may consist of 1 additional Coast Guard subject matter expert.5.6 TRAINING FACILITIESThe Contractor shall provide a classroom facility of appropriate size with appropriate access to male and female restroom facilities for a class size minimum of 25 students and shall be free from external noise and distractions. The classroom will be outfitted with instructional support equipment necessary to deliver the course material. The contractor shall be responsible for setting up the training facility, arranging furniture as necessary, laying out participant materials, and preparing equipment and instructor aids. A cargo operation simulator is required to reinforce classroom learning objectives. 5.6.1 The Contractor shall provide break periods not to exceed 5 minutes every training hour. The Contractor may combine two breaks to provide break periods not to exceed 10 minutes every 2 hours.5.6.2 The Contractor shall facilitate availability of parking spaces for students with vehicles.5.7 Curriculum Updates5.7.1 The Contractor shall maintain annual curriculum updates in accordance with any changes in all laws, regulations, policies, etc..., pertaining to the courses in this PWS.6.0 REFERENCES.6.1 Certificate of Compliance6.2 Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Performance Qualification Standard (PQS) Workbook6.3 Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Job Aid (CG-840)6.4 Foreign Tank Vessel Examiner Performance Qualification Standard (PQS) Workbook6.5 Foreign Tank Vessel Examiner Job Aid (CG-840)6.6 Foreign Chemical Tank Vessel Examiner Performance Qualification Standard (PQS) Workbook6.7 Foreign Chemical Tank Vessel Examiner Job Aid (CG-840)7.0 DELIVERABLES.The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items noted as "COR Checkpoints" are deliverables or events that must be reviewed and approved by the COR prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this PWS.ITEM PWS DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY1 1.10 Kick-Off Meeting No later than five (5) business days after the date of the award2 1.11 Final Contractor Project Plan No later than five (5) business days after the Kick-Off Meeting3 5.3.35.2.35.1.2 Course Materials Start date of each course 4 5.3.65.2.65.1.5 Course Evaluation Due to COR no later than 5 business days after each course. 5 5.4 Course Certificates Due to COR no later than 5 business days after each course. 6 5.7 Curriculum Updates As described in PWS 5.7 HSCG23-13-R-PBM002 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
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