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36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24825Q0808

05-29-2025

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36C24825Q0808 0001

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The purpose of the amendment is to address the following:

A. To provide a revised Performance Work Statement.

B. To provide a revised Price/Cost Schedule.

C. See Section A.3 for answers to quoters questions.

D. It is the Contractor's responsibility to read the solicitation and all accompanying amendments in their entirety.

A.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (REVISED)

Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) First Receivers Decontamination Program (FRDP) Training

1. Background:

The mission of the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) Emergency Management Service (EM Service), located at the OVAHCS Lake Nona, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827, is to respond to Natural and Man-Made disasters within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN-8) Area of Responsibility, conduct incident response operations in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and support recovery activities. This mission also includes interagency collaboration with Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government organizations during significant events and emergencies.

Hospital First Receivers are appropriately trained staff who are distinguished from First Responders (e.g., Firefighters) in that the medical facility is not the incident site but is remote from the location of the hazardous materials release.

2. Objective:

The primary objective of this procurement is to provide First Receiver Decontamination Program (FRDP) Training to OVAHCS Hospital First Receiver members. The training is intended to be provided face-to-face. It shall be designed to be in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) and incorporate OVAHCS Emergency Management Program Standard Operating Procedure No. (EP-02-04) (see attached document)

The VA intends to award a contract for a base period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option periods.

3. Glossary of Terms:

• Emergency Management Service (EMS)

• Contracting officer (CO)

• Contracting Specialist (CS)

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

• First Receiver Decontamination Program (FRDP)

• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

• Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

• Return on Investment (ROI)

• VA Point of Contact (POC)

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

4. Place of Performance:

The training shall be held at the Orlando VA Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. Date and time to be determined by the VA Emergency Management Services Point of Contact (VA POC)

5. Description of Requirements:

5.1. The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:

5.1.1. The contractor shall conduct four (4) eight (8) hour basic hospital decontamination classes that meet the First Receivers Decontamination Program requirements with a 30-minute lunch.

This class shall provide all the information and training for compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) and incorporate OVAHCS Emergency Management Program Standard Operating Procedure No. (EP-02-04) (see attached document).

5.1.2. The courses shall be presented within one (1) year of contract award, allowing for four (4) Quarterly sessions with a maximum of 15 trainees per session.

5.1.3. The contractor shall provide classroom training, followed by a drill to verify that each student can properly don PPE, decontaminate one ambulatory and one non-ambulatory patient utilizing VA-supplied decontamination equipment, doff PPE, and demonstrate how to clean equipment, including PAPR, and proper handling/disposal of items that may be contaminated.

The training shall also include proper handling of patient clothing, valuables, and other personal items.

5.1.4. The contractor shall complete and provide competency documentation for each student to

OVAHCS Emergency Management after training. The documentation must list skills the instructor checks off, indicating satisfactory task completion. The instructor and student must sign the document.

5.1.5. The contractor shall be prepared to provide a laptop computer and an HDMI cable to connect directly to overhead monitors or overhead presentation assets to display slides, etc., for students, as no access to the VA computer network will be provided.

5.1.6. The contractor shall provide professionally printed workbooks, handouts, manuals, and other materials for each trainee, as necessary.

5.1.7. The contractor shall provide participants with feedback forms to evaluate the program at the close of each session using an assessment tool provided by the contractor. Each student shall complete the form and submit it to the Contractor before dismissal from training. This shall be made available in electronic form.

5.1.8. The overall assessments shall be summarized and provided to the VA POC to track the Return on Investment (ROI).

5.2. OVAHCS Emergency Management will perform the following tasks:

5.2.1. Coordinate with the contractor to identify training dates and times that are mutually acceptable to both parties.

5.2.2. Provide training space for classroom and hands-on sessions. OVAHCS Emergency Management shall provide decontamination facilities for practical training.

5.2.3. Provide training equipment and supplies for the decontamination training, including training

PPE.

5.2.4. The VA POC will provide an escort for the contractor at all times while they are on the OVAHCS facility

5.3. Key Objectives for Training:

5.3.1. Provide staff training on the HAZWOPER standard related to the FRDP. Paragraph

1910.120(q)(6)(ii) requires that employees shall have at least eight hours of training to demonstrate competency in the following areas objectively:

5.3.2. An understanding of what hazardous substances are and their associated risks.

5.3.3. An ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency through signs and symptoms of exposure.

5.3.4. An Understanding of their role in the hospital’s emergency response plan, including site security, control, and decontamination procedures.

5.3.5. An ability to recognize the need for additional resources and to make appropriate notifications for assistance.

5.3.6. Knowledge of the primary hazard and risk assessment techniques.

5.3.7. Knowledge of how to properly select and use PPE.

5.3.8. An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms.

5.3.9. Knowledge of performing essential control, containment, and confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available.

5.3.10. Knowledge and ability to implement basic decontamination procedures.

5.3.11. Knowledge of how to properly handle contaminated clothing and personal items.

5.3.12. Knowledge of determining when a patient’s medical condition (e.g., trauma, medical emergency, etc.) takes priority over initial decontamination processing.

5.3.13. Knowledge of when a situation falls outside the scope of FRDP and Fire Department assistance is required.

5.4. Training shall address critical areas related to FRDP compliance to include but not limited to the following:

5.4.1. FRDP classroom training.

5.4.2. FRDP drill that verifies the following by having the trainee demonstrate:

5.4.2.1. Proper PPE donning sequence using buddy system (i.e., a person with a checklist guiding and verifying steps).

5.4.2.2. Proper use of simulated chemical tape (CHEM TAPE) to seal off any portions of the PPE that may be vulnerable to chemical splash, etc., and to secure any areas of PPE that may interfere with operations due to sagging, etc. (e.g., legs, arms, etc.).

5.4.2.3. Proper decontamination process for one ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient utilizing

VA-supplied decontamination equipment.

5.4.2.4. Proper PPE removal (doffing) sequence using buddy system (i.e., a person with checklist guiding and verifying steps) without contaminating self.

5.4.2.5. Proper cleaning process for equipment, including PAPR and proper handling/disposal of items that may be contaminated, and proper handling of patient clothing, valuables, and other personal items.

5.5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Decontamination Systems.

5.5.1. The OVHCS has the following PPE and Decontamination Systems available for training.

• Lakeland ChemMax® coveralls and the respirators are ILC Dover Sentinel XL®.

• Fixed Decon Shower Room (x2) in the back of the Emergency Department.

• DQE Decono® Portable Decon Shower (x2).

• Fire hydrant trident for mass decon.

6. Deliverables:

6.1. The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

6.1.1. Conduct four (4) eight-hour basic hospital decontamination classes that meet the First Receivers Decontamination Program requirements with a 30-minute lunch per year. This class shall provide all the necessary information and training for compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER Standard, 29 CFR 1910.120(q), and the VA SOP. OVAHCS Emergency Management must review and approve the contractor training to ensure compliance with these standards.

6.1.2. Provide classroom training, followed by a drill to verify each student can properly don PPE, decontaminate one ambulatory and one non-ambulatory patient utilizing VA-supplied decontamination equipment, doff PPE, and demonstrate how to properly clean equipment, including PAPR, proper handling/disposal of items that may be contaminated. The training shall also include proper handling of patient clothing, valuables, and other personal items.

6.1.3. Complete and provide competency documentation for each student to OVAHCS Emergency

Management after training. The documentation must list skills that are checked off by the instructor, indicating satisfactory completion of the task. The instructor and student must sign the document.

6.1.4. Provide professionally printed workbooks, handouts, manuals, and other materials (as necessary) for each trainee. Printed color document that will provide practical FRDP information to the trainee.

6.1.5. Provide a completed feedback form from each trainee that evaluates the program; the overall assessments shall be summarized and provided to the VA POC for tracking the ROI. Submit one copy of the assessment tool for each trainee, along with the assessment summary, to OVAHCS Emergency Management.

6.1.6. If a trainee has not demonstrated competency, additional training can be provided during the allotted time. However, if competency is not shown by the end of the day, certification will not be granted.

7. Performance Standards:

7.1. Quality:

Training must comply with OSHA HAZWOPER Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 (q). The Orlando VA Medical Center Emergency Management Program Standard Operating Procedure No. (EP-02-04). (See Attached)

7.2. Instructor Qualifications/Certifications:

Certified to train First Receivers Decontamination Program (FRDP) protocol and HAZWOPER certified in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) HAZWOPER Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 (q). Also require demonstrated experience teaching FRDP to hospital staff.

Instructors must be able to don and doff all PPE, including the Sentinel XL PAPR, and demonstrate patient decontamination procedures on an ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient. There shall be No physical limitations that would impact the instructor from fully demonstrating all aspects of FRDP operations.

7.3. Timeliness:

The contractor shall conduct four (4) classes for a maximum of 15 people within a 12-month time frame based on the contract award date and every exercised option year. The contractor shall communicate with OVAHCS Emergency Management using the following mail group:

vhaorlemergencymanagement@va.gov.

7.4. Safety:

The Contractor shall follow all safety regulations and guidelines during the training session.

Specifically, the contractor shall monitor students to ensure that anyone experiencing signs/symptoms of heat stress or other situations while wearing PPE is removed from the PPE. As necessary, request medical assistance.

mailto:vhaorlemergencymanagement@va.gov

7.5. Performance Measure:

Factor No. Tasks Performance Indicator(s) Performance Measures

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Incentive (Positive &/or Negative) (Impact on Contractor Payments)

The training complied with the

OSHA

HAZWOPER

Standard 29

CFR

1910.120 (q) and VA SOP.

The Training Curriculum followed the approved plan.

Record training for all participants.

100% Observation by POC

Positive. Payment for services rendered acceptable performance rating.

Practical Training was conducted in

IAW, OSHA

HAZWOPER

Standard 29

CFR

1910.120 (q), and VA SOP.

The Training Curriculum followed the approved plan. Upon completing the practical training, all participants shall receive competency documentation.

Training Accreditation 100% Observation by POC

Positive. Payment for

Feedback Assessment Tool

Participants shall evaluate the program at the close of each session using an assessment tool provided by the contractor.

The contractor shall collect the feedback form at the end of each session.

The overall assessments shall be summarized and provided to the OVAHCS Emergency Management.

Assessment tool available to participants upon completion of the training session.

95% Observation by POC

Positive. Payment for

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE (REVISED)

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4.00 JB __________________ __________________

Quarterly Sessions of eight (8) hour First Receivers Decontamination Program Training classes face to face. Each session is to accommodate up to 15 trainees per session IAW PWS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: U009 - Education/Training - General

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

face to face. Each session is to accommodate up to 15 trainees per session IAW PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training face to face. Each session is to accommodate up to 15 trainees per session IAW PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training face to face. Each session is to accommodate up to 15 trainees per session IAW PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training face to face. Each session is to accommodate up to 15 trainees per session IAW PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

GRAND TOTAL __________________

*** Use the revised price cost schedule to provide quotes***

A.3 RESPONES TO QUOTERS QUESTIONS

1. Question: While reviewing the RFQ for 36C24825Q0808, I noticed an inconsistency that may affect our pricing accuracy. Specifically:

o The Pricing Schedule refers to "up to 10 attendees" Pg. 5 o However, Section 7.2 of the PWS states a "maximum of 15 people" Pg. 10

Could you kindly clarify which attendee count we should base our pricing on?

Answer: 15 Trainees. (Reference revised price cost schedule)

2. Question: What is the required instructor-to-student ratio for the training sessions? With up to 15 attendees and hands-on PPE training requirements, how many qualified instructors are required per session?

Answer: Two (2) instructors.

3. Question: What specific instructor qualifications, certifications, or credentials are required? Must instructors be certified in HAZWOPER training delivery?

Answer: According to Section 2. of the PWS. Certified to train First Receivers Decontamination Program (FRDP) protocol and HAZWOPER certified in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) HAZWOPER Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 (q). Also require demonstrated experience teaching FRDP to hospital staff. (Reference section 7.2 of revised PWS)

4. Question: Are there any medical or fitness requirements for instructors who will be demonstrating PPE procedures and decontamination processes?

Answer: Instructors must be able to don and doff all PPE, including the Sentinel XL PAPR, and demonstrate patient decontamination procedures on an ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient.

There shall be No physical limitations that would impact the instructor from fully demonstrating all aspects of FRDP operations. (Reference section 7.2 of revised PWS)

5. Question: Is the training 4 classes per quarter (16 per year)? Or 1 class per quarter (4 per year).

What is the preferred scheduling timeframe for the 4 quarterly sessions? Are there any blackout dates or preferred months/days of the week?

Answer: According to section 5.1.2. of the PWS, and the Pricing Schedule at B.2, the courses shall be presented within one (1) year of contract award, allowing for four (4) Quarterly sessions with a maximum of 15 trainees per session.

6. Question: Will VA provide advance notice of specific attendee numbers for each session, or should we plan for the maximum 15 attendees per session?

Answer: Always plan for the maximum of 15 attendees.

7. Question: If a scheduled session has fewer than the minimum viable number of attendees, can the session be rescheduled without penalty?

Answer: Classes are scheduled in advanced. In general, a class will not be rescheduled unless there is an urgent operational requirement that impacts Orlando VA Healthcare System.

8. Question: Are make-up sessions required for individuals who miss scheduled training? If so, what is the minimum class size for a make-up session?

Answer: No. If a trainee misses training, they roll over to the next quarter. Class proceeds as though it is a full class.

9. The PWS states "VA-supplied decontamination equipment." Can you provide a detailed list of all equipment that will be available for training use?

Answer: Reference section 5.5.1. of the Performance Work Statement.

10. Question: Will the contractor need to bring backup or supplementary equipment in case VA equipment is unavailable or malfunctions?

Answer: Contractor will need to bring their own laptop to connect directly to overhead monitors.

No direct connection to the VA system is authorized. (Reference section 5.1.5 of revised PWS)

11. Question: Are there any specific requirements for the "professionally printed workbooks, handouts, manuals" mentioned in section 5.1.6? (e.g., number of pages, color vs. black/white, binding requirements)

Answer: Printed color document that will provide practical FRDP information to the trainee.

(Reference section 6.1.4 of revised PWS)

12. What are the power and connectivity requirements for contractor-provided presentation equipment?

Answer: Laptop computer with plug to connect to standard outlet and HDMI cable to connect directly to overhead monitors. (Reference section 5.1.5 of revised PWS)

13. Question: What specific PPE will be provided by VA for student use during hands-on training?

Will there be sufficient PPE for all class sizes?

Answer: Reference Question 9 answer.

14. Question: Are there any medical clearance or pre-screening requirements for training participants before they can participate in PPE exercises?

Answer: Yes. They are cleared through VA Employee Occupational Health prior to registering for training.

15. Question: What safety protocols must be followed if a student experiences heat stress or other medical issues during PPE training?

Answer: In accordance with section 7.3 of the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall follow all safety regulations and guidelines during the training session. Specifically, the contractor shall monitor students to ensure that anyone experiencing signs/symptoms of heat stress or other situations while wearing PPE is removed from the PPE. Orlando VA Healthcare System Emergency Management staff will accompany Contractor so there will not be any issue with obtaining medical assistance. Classroom training is located inside the medical center, with the hands-on portion conducted near the Emergency Department.

16. Question: Is there a specific VA form or template required for the competency documentation mentioned in section 5.1.4, or can the contractor develop this document?

Answer: Contractor developed to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.

17. Question: What are the retention requirements for competency documentation? Should copies be provided to VA and/or the individual participants?

Answer: The contractor shall maintain a copy and provide a copy to the individual participant.

18. What happens if a student fails to demonstrate competency during the practical exercises? Are remedial training opportunities required?

Answer: Additional training can be provided during the allotted time; however, if the demonstrated competency is not achieved by the end of the day, certification will not be granted.

19. Question: Section 7.4 mentions a "Chemical Exposure Symptoms Tool (CHEST)" - will this tool be provided by VA, or must the contractor develop it?

Answer: Provided by the contractor.

20. Question: For the feedback forms in section 5.1.7, are there specific questions or topics that must be covered, or is this entirely contractor-developed?

Answer: Contractor developed with an emphasis on the quality of training, strengths, and areas for improvement.

21. Question: What constitutes "successful completion" of each class for payment purposes? Is it attendance-based or competency-based?

Answer: Reference section 7.4 of the Performance Work Statement. All of the tasks in Section

7.4 Performance Measure shall be met in order to be eligible for payment.

22. Question: What are the specific classroom and hands-on training space allocations at the Orlando VA Medical Center? Are there any space limitations we should be aware of?

Answer: Training classroom can easily accommodate 15 trainees plus instructors and is located within the VA Medical Center at Lake Nona in Orlando, FL. The hands-on portion of the training is conducted in a covered breezeway area connected to the Emergency Department.

23. Question: What are the security clearance or background check requirements for contractor personnel accessing VA facilities?

Answer: There is NO security clearance or background check requirements for contractor personnel accessing VA facilities for this procurement as the instructors will be escorted at all times by the VA POC.

24. Question: Are there any parking or facility access procedures that contractor personnel must follow?

Answer: The contractor will be informed about Parking and Facility Access when the scheduled class date and time are assigned.

25. Question: The PWS references "OVAHCS Emergency Management Program Standard Operating Procedure No. (EP-02-04)" for compliance requirements. Will the complete current version be provided to the successful contractor?

Answer: Yes, it would be provided at the time of the award.

26. Question: What is the process for coordinating training dates with the VA Emergency Management Services Point of Contact?

Answer: This will be done following contract award but does take into consideration contractor availability and OVAHCS operational requirements. The main limitation with dates is training room availability at the Orlando VA since this is national training center.

27. Question: Are there any reporting requirements beyond the competency documentation and feedback summaries?

Answer: No.

28. Question: For option year pricing, should contractors assume any annual escalation factors, or should prices remain firm for all five potential years?

Answer: The government has no say in how a quoter structures their pricing.

29. Question: The solicitation mentions training shall incorporate "OVAHCS Emergency Management Program Standard Operating Procedure No. (EP-02-04)." Must the contractor's curriculum be pre-approved by VA before training delivery?

Answer: The contractor’s curriculum and documentations shall be pre-approved by the VA POC prior to training delivery.

30. Question: Are there any continuing education or refresher training requirements for participants beyond the initial 8-hour training?

Answer: Staff are required to obtain initial training and attend refresher training each year thereafter. However, the Orlando VA Healthcare System is opting to have everyone attend the full 8-hour FRDP training each time regardless of their current certification.

31. Can electronic copies of training materials be provided to participants, or must all materials be in hard copy format?

Answer: A Hard copy format shall be available to the trainees. The contractor is responsible for transporting any items required to the training site. The trainee response summary shall be emailed to the VA POC for feedback.

32. Question: Will the awarded contractor be responsible for providing training materials, additional suits, or any other safety equipment?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for providing training materials in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall not be responsible for additional suits or any other safety equipment. (Reference section 5.1.6 and 6.1.4 of revised PWS)

End of Documentation

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