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1. REQUEST NO.

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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THIS RFQ

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PH956-24-0096

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Acquisition Services Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, East Bldg, 3rd Fl Washington DC 20590

PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SA

1 Days After Award

Training and Qualifications

US DOT/PHMSA/PHP-70

6500 S. McArthur Blvd., MPB

Oklahoma

OK 73169

ROSLYN PATRICKSON

1700 ES

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OTHER

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The Department of Transportation intends on making an award to a vendor that can teach the External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) field course in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Interested vendors must send credentials associated with the attached Statement of Work to show their ability to perform the requested tasks. Please provide Your UEI number and at least 1 form of Past Performance that is directly associated with the Statement of Work. Please email all submissions to Roslyn.Patrickson@dot.gov. This is a Request for Information ONLY and NOT an official Solicitation.

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

February 2024

Office of Pipeline Safety – PHP

U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Field Course

(PHMSA-PL3306)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Field Course

(PHMSA-PL3306)

Statement of Work

1.0 Introduction

The Department of Transportation, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Inspector Training and Qualifications (TQ) Division is responsible for providing economical, timely, state-of-the-art training programs on pipeline safety regulatory requirements and educational opportunities to mission-critical occupations. Specifically, the External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Field Course (PHMSA-PL3306) equips Federal and State pipeline safety inspectors/specialists/engineers with adequate knowledge and tools to perform inspections and safety audits of the nation’s pipelines and pipeline operators, a systems-based pipeline safety training program essential to PHMSA’s mission.

With the Office of Pipeline Safety’s continuing responsibility to ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and integrity of the nation’s pipeline systems and ensure the federal pipeline safety regulations are being adhered to, an ECDA course is essential to PHMSA’s mission.

2.0 Objective

The objective of the PHMSA TQ ECDA training program is to provide federal and state pipeline safety personnel with the most current knowledge and information required to perform inspections of ECDA programs. ECDA is an evaluation method for the assessment of external coatings and corrosion on pipelines which is contained within the CFR 49 Parts 192 and 195 integrity management regulations. The training will provide federal and state inspectors with the knowledge of ECDA code requirements, methodologies, criteria, standards requirements, documentation review, and hands-on field training with pipeline inspection equipment used in the performance of indirect inspections for ECDA assessments.

3.0 Definitions

• Subject Matter Expert (SME): Experts in a field of study as it relates to the pipeline industry, such as safety, security, investigations, compliance, regulations, assessment, etc.

• Associate Instructor: Contract and volunteer SME instructors for TQ in cities across the United States.

• Course Manager: Federal PHMSA employee

• CTSB: Critical Task Selection Board

4.0 Tasks & Responsibilities

The tasks will include but are not limited to:

Under the direction of the Course Manager, the Contract Instructor will provide training (training material and Instructor Guide provided) in the following subjects:

• Close Interval Survey (CIS) Theory

• AC Attenuation Theory

• Alternating Current Voltage Gradient (ACVG) Theory

• Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG) Theory

• Field Demonstration and student coaching with Indirect Inspection Tools

• Severity and Priority Tables

• Plotting Data from Field Testing

• Determining ECDA Regions

• Determining Indication Severity and Priority

• More Restrictive Criteria Discussion

• Direct Examination Activities

• The knowledge and ability to perform all blocks of instruction in the event another instructor is unable to perform their instruction duties to include the following:

• Overview of the ECDA Process

• Guided Wave Method

• PHMSA Pipeline Safety Code Requirements Lesson

• The contractor will provide documentation to verify they possess expert technical knowledge and experience as an SME in the field of ECDA.

• The contractor will provide documentation to verify they have knowledge and experience in providing instruction and training to adult students in both classroom and field application environments.

5.0 Deliverables

The contractor will be evaluated at the end of each performance period. Evaluations will be based on the criteria listed in Sections 5.0 and 6.0 of the SOW.

• The contractor will provide instruction for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 students.

• The contractor will provide a maximum of 35 hours per course to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and associate instructor.

• The contractor is responsible for scheduling time to visit and familiarize themselves with the Cathodic Protection System at TQ Applied Learning Facility and preparing the field and equipment before each class.

• The contractor is responsible for providing the equipment for the following field exercises: close interval survey, AC attenuation, AC voltage gradient, DC voltage gradient.

• The courses must take place at the following location and dates*:

Location Dates PHMSA Training & Qualifications Center, Oklahoma City, OK Number of classes may vary but not to exceed five (5) classes per Fiscal Year.

Current Tentative Classes for FY 2024:

4/30/24 - 5/2/24 6/11/24 - 6/13/24 9/24/24 - 9/26/24

FY25, FY26, FY27, & FY28 course dates will follow upon completion of a course scheduling meeting in July of each year beginning in 2024.

*The scheduled dates and/or the number of classes may change based on Government circumstances or needs.

6.0 Skills and Qualifications of Each Instructor and Each Back-up Instructor

The instructor and backup instructor must meet the following criteria:

• Be able to implement adult education techniques in a professional classroom environment and in a field demonstration environment using applicable ECDA survey tools.

• Demonstrated experience delivering ECDA training.

• Have previous experience in the application and use of the code of Federal

Regulations, CFR 49, Part 192, Subpart O and Part 195, Subpart H and Appendix C as they apply to ECDA programs on natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline systems.

• Have previous experience in the application and use of NACE standard SP0502 as it applies to ECDA programs on natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline systems.

• Demonstrated experience conducting inspections and evaluations of pipeline corrosion, integrity management, and ECDA programs and their application.

• Have experience developing and implementing ECDA programs for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators.

7.0 Government Furnished Resources

Course Material TQ will provide the following materials for the course conduct:

• Training facility.

• Eight (8) LCD projectors.

• Eight (8) large screens.

• Participant Guide for students on PHMSA TQ LMS files (Blackboard).

• Instructor Guide.

• Air-conditioned classroom space for all lecture presentations.

• Access to a corrosion testing field for ECDA tool demonstrations.

• Course supplies for student use.

Classroom/Training Equipment for Course Development and Revision TQ will provide classroom/training equipment for course revision/development workshops, if necessary. Contractor may provide approved training materials as needed.

Travel All travel will be coordinated and provided by the Government in accordance with the U.S. General Services Administration rates listed in www.gsa.gov. Travel includes airline tickets at the lowest rate available and lodging/ M&IE/driving miles/etc., per the Federal Travel Regulations. Travel time is not included in this order and will not be reimbursed.

8.0 Administrative Considerations

Point of Contact-Course Manager Steven Kirkland PHMSA Inspector Training & Qualifications 3700 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite B Oklahoma City, OK 73179 Office: 405-686-2342 Cell: 405-423-1353 E-Mail: steven.kirkland@dot.gov mailto:steven.kirkland@dot.gov

Place of Performance Class presentations will be conducted at the PHMSA TQ classroom, and demonstrations will be held at the adjacent outdoor training field (Applied Learning Facility) in Oklahoma City, OK.

Period of Performance and Hours of Work

• Tentative Scheduled course dates in FY 24: April 30-May 2, 2024, June 11-13, 2024, & September 24-26, 2024 (Base year) + 4 option years.

• There will be up to five (5), three (3) day classes between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and on the last day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Local (Central) Time each fiscal year.

The training schedule is subject to change. If changes arise, the conduct of the training will be by mutual agreement between the contractor and the Government.

Travel time outside of a regular work week may be necessary to complete these tasks to set up classrooms before instruction. Travel time will not be reimbursed.

Period of Performance of Contract

• (Base year) + 4 option years

Method of Payment The contractor will be paid following the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.

10.0 Contractor-Furnished Resources

The contractor will provide the instructor, along with all the other requirements in Sections 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 above.

11.0 Contract Type and Award

PHMSA intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order contract in accordance with FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value to the Government, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

12.0 Security

Contractor Security Requirements and Procedures

Any personal data collected and/or used under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act Clause (FAR 52.224-2) (APR 1984). The Contractor is restricted to using Privacy Act information provided by the Government or other Government contractors solely for the purposes authorized by this contract and for no other purpose(s). The Contractor must not provide the information to any other person or entity unless explicitly directed. Each person providing service under this contract must sign a document of understanding stating that he/she understands and will comply with Privacy Act requirements.

13.0 Privacy and Section 508

The contractor must adhere to Federal Government law and policies, as well as Department of Transportation and PHMSA Internet development standards and guidelines. These laws and policies include but are not limited to the Privacy Act of 1974, Section 208 of the E-Government Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB M-03-22, OMB M-04-05, OMB Guidance for Federal Public Websites, and Section 508. Test results of scans conducted must be provided as evidence. The DOT Compliance Checklist for Websites will be used to ensure all DOT-mandated policies are followed.