FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (BOP) STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR

CORRECTIONAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Background

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) operates across 122 facilities in the United States and

Puerto Rico, with approximately 36,500 employees. The BOP’s mission includes ensuring the safety of its staff and inmates, which involves maintaining robust occupational safety and health standards. Each BOP facility has an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, including OSHA and DOJ/BOP regulations.

1.2 Scope

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing a Correctional Fire

Brigade Training Program that will enable BOP personnel to achieve certification as Interior

Structural Fire Brigade Members under NFPA 1081. The training program must meet or exceed the standards set forth by NFPA 1081 and align with BOP operational requirements.

1.3 Objective

The goal of this contract is to provide high-quality training to BOP employees to ensure compliance with NFPA 1081 standards. This includes both theoretical and practical components that address the specific needs of correctional environments.

1.4 Applicable Documents

Contractors must familiarize themselves with relevant documents, including:

• NFPA 1081: National Fire Protection Association Standard for Fire Brigade Member

Professional Qualification.

• Program Statement 1600.15: BOP’s National Fire Protection Policy.

These materials are available for review on the BOP website at www.bop.gov.

http://www.bop.gov/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

2.1 Training Program Overview

The contractor is required to provide a comprehensive Correctional Fire Brigade Training

Program consisting of both lectures and practical evolutions. The training must cover the following areas:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Overview and practical use (Structural Fire

Fighting Ensemble)

• Respiratory Protection SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) with PASS

(Personal Alert Safety System) Device: Theory and hands-on practice in low-visibility environments

• Fire Behavior: Theory and live fire demonstrations

• Search and Rescue: Theoretical instruction and practical evolution

• Ventilation: Lecture and hands-on evolution

• Portable Fire Extinguishers: Use, theory, and practical application

• Low Volume Fire Hose and Appliances: Lecture and hands-on practice

• Fire Department Equipment Overview (Lecture)

• Automatic Sprinkler System: Theory and workshop-based learning

• Hazardous Materials Awareness: Lecture-based awareness training

• National Incident Management System (NIMS): Overview and practical application in the fire brigade context

Training must qualify students for a Pro-Board National Certification as an Interior Structural

Fire Brigade Member under the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Facility Fire

Brigade Member Professional Qualification, most recent edition (NFPA, 1081.)

2.2 Instructor Requirements

• All instructors must be NFPA 1081-certified (or equivalent) and have at least 5 years of experience in fire brigade training

• Instructors must demonstrate an ability to tailor the training for correctional environments.

• All training equipment must be provided by the contractor.

2.3 Course Materials

• The contractor will provide comprehensive training materials for all courses, including:

o Lecture slides o Student manuals, to include hardcopy of all course material and will be kept by each student o Reference materials

All materials must be submitted to the BOP for review and approval at least 2 weeks prior to training.

2.4 Training Scenarios and Exercises

• Realistic training scenarios must be developed that simulate real-world incidents that could occur in correctional settings.

• The contractor must submit these scenarios to the COR for review and approval 2 weeks prior to training delivery.

• Scenarios should test the trainees’ ability to work within correctional facilities, addressing potential unique hazards like inmate involvement or restricted movement.

2.5 Delivery of Training

• The training program must be delivered in both classroom and hands-on formats.

• Instructor-to-student ratio must allow for adequate supervision and participation during practical evolutions. The maximum class size is 20 students.

• A comprehensive assessment must be conducted at the end of each training module to ensure trainees meet the necessary competencies.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 Qualifications

Contractor personnel must meet the following qualifications:

• The contractor shall provide the name, credentials, and contact information of each instructor at least two weeks prior to scheduled course date.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in fire brigade training.

• The ability to present material in a clear, accessible manner to BOP employees.

3.2 Employee Conduct

• All personnel must adhere to the BOP’s regulations regarding conduct, including security, safety, and environmental protocols.

• Instructors must wear identification badges provided by the BOP and adhere to escort requirements when on BOP property.

3.3 Employee Substitution

• If an instructor is unable to fulfill their duties, the contractor must provide a qualified replacement and notify the COR 24 hours in advance.

4.0 PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS

4.1 Period of Performance

The Period of Performance will be for a one-year base period with four one-year options and an option for a one-6 month extension.

Base Period: Date of award to 12 Months

Option Period One: 13 Months to 24 Months

Option Period Two: 25 Months to 36 Months

Option Period Three: 37 Months to 48 Months

Option Period Four: 49 Months to 60 Months

6-Month Extension: 61 Months to 66 Months

4.2 Place of Performance

The location for the training will be located at the contractor’s facility. determined by the BOP at the time of contract execution.

4.3 Training Schedule

Training will occur from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch break and regular breaks each hour. Any changes to the schedule must be approved by the BOP.

4.4 Pricing Structure

The contractor shall propose a firm fixed price per class, which includes:

• All training materials

• Certificates of completion for all participants

Classes will be capped at 20 students, with an estimated 5 classes per year.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

5.1 Training Completion

The contractor must provide the following deliverables:

• Completion of training as outlined in Section 2.

• Certificates of completion for all trainees.

• Post-training evaluation forms from each trainee.

• Training will be provided at the contractors location.

5.2 Training Evaluation

The BOP will evaluate the training's effectiveness based on the following criteria:

• Quality of instruction

• Relevance of content to the correctional environment

• Practical application of skills

• Overall trainee feedback

6.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor personnel will have access to sensitive, unclassified information. They must adhere to all BOP security protocols and protect this information to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

7.0 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

The contractor will attend a Post-Award Conference with the Contracting Officer and COR within 20 business days of contract award to review the contract objectives, training expectations, and logistics.