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Development of Course Curriculum and Instructor Support Services

NAVY AVIATION SCHOOLS COMMAND (NASC)

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to develop a preparatory course and the instructor support services in order to physically and mentally prepare candidates to equip them with the tools necessary to excel in the next level of training for the Aviation Rescue Swimmers School (ARSS) at Navy Aviation Station Pensacola, FL. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

Note - Due to the nature of high risk training the Government will monitor/evaluate daily operations and intervene/take corrective action, if any standard processes, policies or procedures are violated. The Contracting Officer Representative will report any issues/violations to Contracting Officer for resolution.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, project management, materials, and other items necessary to develop a comprehensive preparatory course and the instructor support services in order to execute training in accordance with (IAW) the PWS, training course directives/A-050-0612 Lesson Plan (Attachment 1), Course Master Schedule (CMS) (Attachment 2), OPNAV 1500.75, NETCINST 1500.13D, NETCINST 1500.5D, NETCINST 5100.1B, NASCINST 1510.6 ARSPC SOP (Attachment 3), physical requirements, and all other safety, security, and training regulations/policies.

Contractor shall provide instructors to be able to perform at the onset of the contract in order to execute the current Navy curriculum while/until the contractor develops the new curriculum. Ratios for student to qualified staff are in NASCINST 1510.6 ARSPC SOP (Attachment 3).

Train AIR-R candidates to provide ARSS with approximately 25 candidates every 2 weeks or when each course convenes (as applicable).

1.2. Background: The mission of the ARS Preparatory Course is to train, mentor and coach prospective candidates in basic physical and mental skills; culminating in higher preparedness in the next level of training, and ultimately serve the fleet as Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers. For the past few decades, active duty Navy Sailors (ARSS instructors), have conducted an on and off preparatory program for students within the training pipeline for ARSS. As part of the effort to support and sustain our mission, the Navy Aviation Schools Command (NASC) is looking to industry expertise in order to implement a permanent innovative ARSS Preparatory Course program and provide the instructors/staff services to prepare/train candidates for the next level of training at the ARSS.

1.3. Scope: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, project management, materials, and support for each of the three elements outlined below. All training and materials developed under this contract shall become property of NASC:

· Element I (Examine/Fact-Finding Stage), examine current training provided to students, PWS, RFQ attachments, and regulations/policies listed above in order to gather information and submit an Initial Developmental Curriculum with their offer;

· Element II (Provide Instructors/Planning Stage), Contractor shall provide instructors to be able to perform at the onset of the contract in order to execute the current Navy curriculum while/until the contractor develops the final draft curriculum and final curriculum are being refined/completed;

· Element III (Planning Stage), Draft Curriculum: Due 120 calendar days after award (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0002);

· Element IV (Implementation/Approval), the Contractor shall implement the Final Approved Preparatory course/curriculum. Final Curriculum: Due 10 business days after receipt of ARSS review and comments on draft deliverable (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0002).

1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) 12-Month Base Period with four (4) 12-month option periods.

If necessary, and in the Governments best interest, the Government may exercise FAR Clause 52.217-8, permitting the Government to extend services for up to an additional six-months. This clause may be exercised at any point during contract performance and is not subject to a particular date.

See SF 1449 Delivery Information

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on holidays.

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.5.2. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (6:00 am to 3:00 pm during the months of April 15th through October 15th), Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Hours may fluctuate throughout the year to accommodate seasonal weather or when directed by NASC.

The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.3. Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.4. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) workdays from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.5.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed primarily at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, FL. Other facilities may be used with prior approval by Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) and coordination with the KO on an as required basis due to facility closure, storm damage, etc.

1.5.6. Physical Security/Contract Security Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of work period, Government facilities, equipment, and material shall be secured.

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires Government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and Contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 - "DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD-12)" dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives.

APPLICABILITY

This clause applies to Contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to Contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified by DoN as National Security Position, as advised by the Command Security Manager. It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

Each Contractor employee providing services at a Navy Command under this contract is required to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network access, the Contractor employee shall require a successful investigation as detailed below.

1.5.6.1. Clearance: All Contractor personnel must possess and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level verifiable through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to reporting for any work under this contract. Within 5 business days after receipt of an award, the contractor must provide a complete listing of all employees associated with this training to the COR for clearance/access verification (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0006).

1.5.6.2. Access to Federal Facilities: Per HSPD-12 and implementing guidance, all contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility or activity under this clause will require a DoD CAC. When access to a base, facility or activity is required contractor employees shall in-process with the Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC)/Naval Education Training Command (NETC) Security Manager upon arrival to the Navy Command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual's performance under the contract. Contractor employees will be required to complete DD FM 1172-2 (APPLICATION FOR IDENTIFICATION CARD/DEERS ENROLLMENT). NASC Trusted Agent (TA) will work w/ applicants/contractor employees in order to create and process the form, so applicant’s/contractor employees can obtain a CAC through Personnel Support Detachment (PSD).

1.5.6.3. Access to DOD IT Systems: In accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30, contractor employees who require access to DoN or DoD networks are categorized as IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III. The IT-II level, defined in detail in SECNAV M-5510.30, includes positions which require access to information protected under the Privacy Act, to include Protected Health Information (PHI). All contractor employees under this contract who require access to Privacy Act protected information are therefore categorized no lower than IT-II. IT Levels are determined by the requiring activity's Command Information Assurance Manager. Contractor employees requiring privileged or IT-I level access, (when specified by the terms of the contract) require a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) which is a higher level investigation than the National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) described below. Due to the privileged system access, a SSBI suitable for High Risk public trusts positions is required. Individuals who have access to system control, monitoring, or administration functions (e.g. system administrator, database administrator) require training and certification to Information Assurance Technical Level 1, and must be trained and certified on the Operating System or Computing Environment they are required to maintain (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0002).

Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated background investigation. When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee's duties, such employees shall in-process with the Navy Command's Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual's performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The decision to authorize access to a government IT system/network is inherently governmental. The contractor supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-N; therefore, the government employee with knowledge of the system/network access required or the COR shall sign the SAAR-N as the "supervisor".

The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command’s Security Manager at least 30-Days prior to the individuals start date (See Delivery Schedule – Technical Exhibit 2). Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30-Days prior to the individuals start date may result in delaying the individuals start date.

When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the Contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) Training (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0006), and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractors Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance with reinvestigations are required.

The following training is required annually (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0006):

1.5.6.4. Denial or Termination of Access: The potential consequences of any requirement under this section, including denial or termination of physical or system access in no way relieves the Contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall insert this section in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have unclassified access to a federally controlled facility, federally-controlled information system/network and/or to government information, meaning information not authorized for public release.

1.5.6.5. Contractor’s Security Representative: The contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor's Security Representative. Within three work days after contract award, the contractor shall provide to the requiring activity's Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name, title, address and phone number for the Contractor's Security Representative. The Contractor's Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Command Security Manager immediately if the Contractors Security Representative is being considered to be removed or replaced to ensure a suitable replacement is instated in a timely manner. A lapse in coverage should be avoided if possible.

1.5.6.6. Each Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC issued by the Government. Each Contractor personnel’s name, social security number, date of birth and email address will be entered into the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) database by the COR/Trusted Agent (TA), which is operated by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). TASS is an automated system to allow Contractors’ personal information to be verified when applying for a new or renewal Government identification card/CAC. Once the Contractor personnel’s information is registered and the completed CAC request information is processed, TASS will electronically forward the information to the COR/TA for verification and approval. Once verified and approved, the COR/TA will authorize the Contractor personnel via TASS the required CAC. The Contractor personnel will be directed to go to the designated Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) Issuing facility and obtain the CAC. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the CAC does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract. Should Contractor personnel leave prior to the contract expiration, the Contractor shall ensure the personnel turns-in his/her CAC at that time. The CAC shall immediately be delivered to the COR for cancellation upon the release of any Contractor personnel.

Within 5 business days after receipt of an award, the contractor must provide the COR the instructor/contractor employees completed DD form 1172-2 (Application for ID Card (CAC)).

1.5.6.7. Continuous Evaluation Process: Continuous evaluation is the process by which all individuals who have a favorable security determination are monitored to assure they continue to meet the loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness standards expected of individuals. The monitoring process relies on all personnel to report questionable or unfavorable security information that could question an individual's loyalty, reliability, or trustworthiness. Contractors are required to report to FLCSD Security any incidents or situation that could affect their eligibility for continued access to sensitive information and FLCSD work spaces.

The following security information must be reported:

a) Involvement in activities with persons which advocate the overthrow of the U.S

b) Foreign influence concerns/close personal association with foreign nationals or nations

c) Foreign citizenship (dual citizenship) or foreign monetary interests

d) Sexual behavior that is criminal or reflects a lack of judgment or discretion

e) Conduct involving questionable judgment, untrustworthiness, unreliability or unwillingness to comply with rules and regulations or unwillingness to cooperate with security clearance process

f) Unexplained affluence or excessive debt/delinquent debt

g) Alcohol abuse

h) Illegal or improper drug use

i) Apparent mental, emotional or personality disorder (s)

j) Criminal conduct

k) Noncompliance with security requirements

l) Engagement in outside activities that could cause conflict of interest

m) Misuse of Information Technology Systems

1.5.6.8. Information Security Requirements. Information Security is governed by the SECNAVM-5510.36, the Navy Information Security Program. The goal of the Information Security Program (ISP) is to efficiently and effectively protect information by delegating authority to the lowest levels possible; encouraging and advocating use of risk management principles; focusing on identifying and protecting information that requires protection; integrating security procedures so they become transparent; and, ensuring everyone understands their security roles and responsibilities and takes them seriously. The ISP applies to all official information that has been determined to require protection against unauthorized disclosure. Protecting information is critical to mission accomplishment. This contract has no ISP requirements, including COMSEC.

1.5.6.9. Material Security: N/A

The security afforded materials should ensure specific measures for prevention of pilferage are based on careful analysis of the conditions at each FLCSD storage location. This applies to all FLCSD facilities, i.e., office buildings, warehouses, compounds and fuel farms. The contractor must comply with all DoN and FLCSD security policies and procedures governing material.

1.5.6.10. Physical Security and Antiterrorism: Physical Security is concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to installations, equipment, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. Physical Security involves the total spectrum of procedures, facilities, equipment, and personnel employed to provide a secure environment. The essence of Physical Security on Navy installations at locations where military personnel reside and during in-transit operations involves the integration of policy, doctrine, personnel, material, training, intelligence, and planning.

A Physical Security Program is part of the overall protection posture at an activity including policy and resources committed to safeguard personnel, protect property, and prevent losses. Physical Security is further concerned with means and measures designed to achieve Force Protection (FP) and Antiterrorism (AT) readiness.

Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, to include limited response and containment by local military and civilian forces. AT measures are taken to detect, deter, defend, defeat and mitigate acts of terror.

Contractor shall comply with the Department of Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement Program, OPNAVINST 5530.14 series, Navy Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Antiterrorism/Force Protections, NTTP 3-07.2.1. This includes the requirement for Level I Antiterrorism Training and Active Shooter Response training (See delivery Schedule technical Exhibit 2) (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0006).

All Contractor employees, to include sub-contractor employees, requiring access to Navy installations, facilities and controlled areas shall complete Level I Antiterrorism Training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all Contractor employees and Subcontractor personnel. Level I Antiterrorism Training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

1.5.6.11. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS): The Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) is a DoD-owned and operated system developed by Defense Manpower Data Center as a force protection program to manage personnel identity and access at DoD installations. DBIDS is a network database system designed to easily verify access authorization of personnel entering military installations by using barcodes and fingerprint biometric identifications. To improve management and force protection at Navy installations, in 2017 the Navy transitioned from the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for Contractors and vendors requiring access to an installation at no cost to them. NCACs cards are no longer accepted.

In order to obtain base access, an individual needs to acquire DoD sponsorship, have a thorough identity check, be properly vetted, and have a legitimate reason for base access. Identity checks require a passport or a Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license. Vetting occurs when the individual's background and ID are compared against authoritative criminal justice data bases, and the individual has a letter or official document from the sponsoring organization which articulates the reason for access. When the above criteria are satisfactorily met, DBIDs credentials are issued.

Additional information is available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Base-Support/DBIDS/.

1.5.7. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The Contracting Officer, Quality Technical Representative, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.8. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.9. Contractor Travel: N/A

1.5.10. Other Direct Costs: The Contractor shall include all other direct costs (e.g., transportation costs, licenses, student handbooks, and other course materials and supplies) in base price of the contract.

1.5.11. Data Rights: The Government shall have unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and shall not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.5.12. Organizational Conflict of Interest: N/A

1.5.13. Conduct of Employees. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct, substance abuse, or security. In accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation,” Contractor employees must avoid being improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention shall be paid to acceptance of gifts/gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on United States of America Government Facilities.

1.5.14. Contractor Employee Uniforms. All Contractor employees shall wear a Contractor furnished uniform that is suitable to the environmental conditions for the position. At a minimum, the uniform shirt shall have the Contractor’s company name on the front. The uniform shall be professional in appearance, and kept neat and clean. Attire shall be appropriate to the occasion, in good taste, clean, and in good repair. Shirts, blouses, and outerwear may be solid or patterned, but shall not have writing or pictures. Clothing or exposed tattoos may not be sexually provocative, suggestive, advocate drug use, or depict racial comments, vulgarities, or offensive language. Tank top shirts, underclothes worn as outer garments, cut-off shorts are not appropriate. Sandals, or flip-flops are acceptable when training on the pool deck or while in an aquatic training environment. Ripped jeans or jeans with holes intentionally made into them are not in good repair and not appropriate. For safety reasons, all shoes shall be close-toed when working outside of an office environment; with exception to times when training is being conducted on the pool deck as previously stated. Contractor employees shall be required to wear hard-soled shoes or boots on practical areas/ranges at all times.

1.5.15. Contractor Advertising. The Contractor shall not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.

1.5.16. Personnel Conduct: The selection, assignment, reassignment, transfer, supervision, management, and control of Contractor personnel employed to perform the work specified herein shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of Contractor and Subcontractor employees at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the installation shall abide by the security regulations listed in the contract and shall be subject to such checks by the Government as deemed necessary. The Contractor shall not employ for performance under this contract any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government’s standards of conduct.

1.5.17. Personnel Removal: Government rules, regulations, laws, safety, directives, and requirements that are issued during the term of the performance period relating to law and order, installation administration, and security shall be applicable to all Contractor employees and representatives who enter the installation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site or installation. Removal of employees does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this performance work statement. The Contractor is expected to provide support services despite personnel removal or other unforeseen condition(s). Should replacement become necessary, the Government reserves the right to review all resumes of proposed candidates to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications.

Replacement Personnel: Should the Contractor personnel need to be replaced at any time during the contract period of performance, the contractor replacement shall be in place within two (2) weeks of loss. The selection and hiring of replacement personnel is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5.18. Removal by Installation Commander: The Installation Commander may, at his/her discretion, bar an individual from the installation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), for conduct that is determined to be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security and safety.

1.5.19. Removal Requested by Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove an employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct or security violations. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government.

1.5.20. Removal by Military Police: Contractor employees may be denied entry to or may be removed from the installation by Military Police if it is determined that the employees’ presences on the installation may be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security and safety.

1.5.21. Removal for Unsatisfactory Performance: The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to remove and replace any personnel who provide unsatisfactory performance, demonstrate insufficient knowledge, or possess inadequate skill levels necessary to complete assigned tasks IAW this PWS. The skill level of the staff provided shall be current and consistent with the requirements of this PWS, and reflect new technologies.

1.5.22. Safety: The Contractor shall follow all safety regulations and other appropriate safety rules during all training. The Contractor shall ensure safe operations at all training locations, offices, and all other facilities. Safety positions/personnel are required IAW A-050-0612 Lesson Plan. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all safety regulations of employees while working on Government owned facilities. In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Navy, Federal, State, and Local safety and health requirements.

1.5.23. Contractor Safety Plan. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety plan (see Part 5-Specified Tasks).

1.5.24. Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the KO, designated representative or COR, and shall notify the KO of the corrective action to be taken.

1.5.25. Reporting Mishaps: The Contractor shall train personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire and safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contactor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies IAW the terms of this contract. The COR shall be notified of deficiencies beyond the terms of this contract. All accidents which may arise out of, or in connection with, performance of services required herein which result in injury, death, or property damage, shall be reported in writing to the KO and COR within one hour of such occurrence. Reports shall provide full details of the accident, including statements from witnesses. The fore-going procedures shall also apply to any claim made by a third party against the contractor as a result of any accident that occurs in connection with performance under this contract.

1.6.26. Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) Compliance: The Contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative for final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local State, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due to the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative and COR.

2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are essential in the performance of a contract, listed in the PWS and meet the qualification requirements therein. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the Subcontractor.

WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: N/A

3.2. Facilities: Workspace, lockers, pool, and gym will be provided in primary training location, Bldg. 3828 Fred Bauer St. Pensacola, Florida 32508. Other locations may be used when necessary.

3.3. Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility where the services are being performed. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4. Equipment: Computer workstations and other equipment when necessary.

3.5. Materials: No Materials will be provided.

3.6. Return of Government Furnished Items: The Contractor may, at any time, return the items it no longer needs for the performance of this PWS; however, returned items will not be replaced by the Government, and the unavailability or lack of the items under these circumstances will not excuse nonperformance, or justify increase in cost to the Government. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of its intent to return items.

3.7. Missing, Stolen, Lost, and Recovered Property: N/A

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and other items necessary to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment to perform work under this contract.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, project management, materials, and other items necessary to develop a comprehensive preparatory course and the instructor support services in order to execute training IAW the PWS, training course directives/A-050-0612 Lesson Plan (Attachment 1), Course Master Schedule (CMS) (Attachment 2), OPNAV 1500.75, NETCINST 1500.13DB, NETCINST 1500.5D, Page 3, 4.g.(1)), NETCINST 5100.1B, NASCINST 1510.6 ARSPC SOP (Attachment 3), physical requirements, and all other safety, security, and training regulations/policies.

Contractor shall provide instructors to be able to perform at the onset of the contract in order to execute the current/Navy curriculum while/until the contractor develops the new curriculum. Ratios for student to teacher are in NASCINST 1510.6 ARSPC SOP (Attachment 3).

Train AIR-R candidates to provide ARSS with approximately 25 candidates every 2 weeks (as applicable).

5.2. Contractor Project Manager/Lead. Serve as the single point of contact for all matters pertaining to all related courses associated with ARSPC training.

· Directly supervise/manage contractor personnel.

· Schedule and conduct meetings with the AEATS Department Director and designated personnel.

· Identify scheduling conflicts, provide coordinated recommendations for approval and implement resolutions to scheduling issues to facilitate course training to the maximum extent.

· Receive telephone calls and visitors, answer inquiries concerning scheduling and coordinating courses.

· Direct all student disciplinary and medical issues to AEATS staff.

· Develop an instructor Joint Qualification Requirement (JQR) for Government representatives.

· The Contractor shall submit to AEATS leadership a Weekly schedule by 1500 on the Thursday before the next training week begins in order to report on daily events concerned with training, students, risks, safety, and any other issues. Format will be provided.

· The Contractor shall submit a Bi-weekly status report (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0004) Monday at 0900 (Local). The bi-weekly reports shall cover the status of the course, student progress performance/metrics/statuses, medical status and any other issues requested by NASC leadership. Format will be provided.

· Monthly status report (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0005) shall be delivered by the fifth working day of the month at 0900 (Local) and shall be a compilation of the bi-weekly reports that have been submitted for the reporting period. This monthly status report shall be submitted to the AEATS Director, Training Master Chief Petty Officer (TMCPO), ARSS Division Officer, ARSS Leading Chief Petty Officer, ARSS Training Chief Petty Officer and designated personnel, COR, and identified Quality Technical Representative. Format will be provided.

· Attend scheduled briefings with DOD stakeholders to talk about the status, progress, issues, needs, and to conduct any necessary coordination. Time will be determined.

· Course documents will be reviewed semi-annually (curriculum, SOP, etc.) in order to ensure acceptable quality levels/performance elements are being met and the curriculum aligns with navy training standards/Navy directives.

· Submit course completion/quality review to designated ARSS staff and Quality Technical Representative.

· Conduct swim screens IAW NETC P1552/16 (series) to ensure AIRR candidate is 2ND Class Swimmer before completing ARSPC.

· Draft Curriculum: Due 120 calendar days after award (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0002). Final Curriculum: Due 10 business days after receipt of ARSS review and comments on draft deliverable (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0003).

5.3. Staffing Plan. Staffing Plan shall be submitted with offer for evaluation. Staffing plan at a minimum shall outline proposed staffing, lines of authority, and an organizational chart with labor categories and key personnel. The plan shall provide evidence that the offeror understands the requirements of the PWS and identifies management support structure that shall be responsive to contractual problem areas. The Offeror shall include the qualifications and/or credentials required of the Personnel proposed by the Offeror, such as education, professional experience, licenses/certifications, accomplishments, and relevant experience to execute the contract requirements.

5.4 Safety Plan. Safety Plan shall be submitted with offer for evaluation. Safety plan shall include at a minimum, an implementation plan for Industrial Hygiene Surveys and entering contract instructors into the medical surveillance program. Additionally, it shall be piloted within 30 days after contract award. Reviewed and approved by NASC safety department level and implemented into contract SOP.

5.5. Transition Plan. Transition Plan shall be submitted with proposal for evaluation; . The plan at a minimum should take into consideration the following elements as well as any additional elements deemed necessary by the Offeror:

(a) Work and Curriculum Turnover

(b) Quality Assurance

(c) Training

(d) Risk Mitigation strategies

(e) Security Requirement to include OPSEC, facility clearances, and base access

(f) Data Transfer

5.6. Resumes/Instructor/personnel Special Qualifications. Resumes and Letters of Intent do not count against the page totals. There is a two (2) Page Limit per Resume and a two (2) Page Limit per Letter of Intent. Safety is of the utmost concern to the Government and the end user during this course of instruction due to the risks that are presented. It is imperative that the instructors facilitating this course have the highest level of experience and the formal training (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0006) qualifications possible to ensure the risk to all is mitigated to an acceptable level. To ensure the Government and the end user receive the safest and most comprehensive training product possible the following requirements are mandatory.

• Completion of a military service instructor training course, instructor training via an academic institution, or academic credentialing (teacher/professor) IAW NETCINST 1500.5 a Government representative from the training activity shall ensure any contract instructor has met these qualification criteria.

• If no instructing in the past five (5) years, complete NAVEDTRA 14300B Navy Instructional Theory (Navy eLearning or acceptable equivalent).

• Compliance with safety policies established by the OSHA, and contained in Navy directives.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

• Contract Instructors are screened IAW NETCINST 1500.13. The screening process for Contractors serving as high-risk instructors must be renewed every 3 years and during contract re-compete or renewal, and shall include:

1. A medical screening conducted by a civilian medical doctor or credentialed PA or NP (family practice) must be documented and indicate that the instructor is physically capable of working to the desired standards associated with the duty assignment.

2. Drug screening. Contract instructors shall meet the requirements contained in reference (p). The Government reserves the right upon reason of belief to request a new urinalysis screening on instructor(s) to determine “fitness for duty.” All urinalyses shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3. Psychological screening conducted by a qualified practitioner. The screening must indicate that the instructor has completed psychological screening per this instruction, or a commercially available screening guide (such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, or other available screening processes and procedures). The method employed shall be indicated on the evaluation.

4. Contractors shall prepare a letter (on company letterhead) reporting successful completion of the screening. The letter shall include the date of completion, the name of the screener (including mailing address, telephone number, and email address), and a brief statement regarding the results (i.e., the requested screening and interview have been completed; information does/does not indicate that there are potentially disqualifying factors in the instructor’s medical history; the candidate is/is not suitable for high-risk instructor duty). This letter will be filed in the contract instructor’s training jacket and retained at the Learning Site (LS) to denote screening and interview have been completed and the individual is found suitable. The HIPAA of 1996 prohibits the filing of medical and psychological screening results in the local Instructor Training Jacket. Those results are to be safeguarded to ensure the confidentiality of the information.

5. Upon contract award/renewal, all requirements in the PWS shall be re-certified and completed as stipulated in this instruction to include updated medical evaluation, psychological screening, and drug testing by the appropriate licensed health care provider for each contracted high-risk instructor.

• Completion of the Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) requirements contained in NETCINST 1500.13 (Contract Data Requirements List [CDRL] 0006), which includes:

1. All requirements of the high-risk course screening and certification process.

2. Completion of command safety indoctrination.

3. CPR training from a recognized training moderate such as the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, etc.

4. Requirement for initial blood borne pathogen awareness training.

5. First aid training, unless exempt per NETCINST 1500.13.

6. Universal training precautions training on sickle cell anemia, exercise collapse associated with sickle cell trait, and heat stroke signs, symptoms, prevention, and response protocol (annually).

7. Requirement for Operational Risk Management training.

8. Familiarization with:

a. All safety controls

b. Emergency Action Plans

c.