RFP_-_confined_spaces_FINAL_4_Sep_18.docx

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

70Z02318 R XE108300

U. S. Coast Guard Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training Courses

RFP: 70Z02318 R XE108300

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICATION

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION DETAILS

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ATTACHMENT 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENT 3 – AST EQUIPMENT MANIFEST

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

SECTION A – COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICATION DETAILS

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training Courses SOLICITATION DATE: 5 September 2018 United States Coast Guard This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR part 12 and 13. All responsible source(s) may submit a proposal that shall be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses that are in effect in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and applicable supplements on the date this solicitation was issued. In order to be considered for award, all interested companies must adhere to all requirements detailed herein.

Evaluation of all proposals will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) response, which will be determined to represent the best value to the Government.

The NAICS code for this requirement will be 541620 and the applicable size standard is $15.0M.

Type of Set Aside: Full and Open/ Unrestricted

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

B.1. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES (continuation of block 18b.)

INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Each invoice shall contain the following information:

· Contract or Delivery

· Name of the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer

· Invoice Routing Code (IRC) provided in paragraph (b) below

· Status as a Small Business (if applicable) for accelerated payment

(b) The Invoice Routing Code (IRC) is: CG-9121

(c) Each invoice must be submitted to the designated billing office via one of the following modes (listed in descending order of preference):

(1) Coast Guard Finance Center (FINCEN) Website invoice receipt form:

https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/centralinv/central_inv_contr.cfm

(2) Mail to:

COMMERCIAL INVOICES

U.S. COAST GUARD FINANCE CENTER 1430A KRISTINA WAY

CHESAPEAKE, VA 23326

(d) To facilitate processing, invoices and any supporting information submitted electronically using the FINCEN web based invoice submission capability must be submitted as a single Adobe.pdf formatted file, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

(e) Supporting documentation and a copy of the invoice shall also be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contract Specialist.

(f) In accordance with (IAW) the Prompt Payment Act and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-25, for the purposes of determining when payment is due and when interest will begin to accrue, it will be based on the date a proper invoice was received. An invoice will be deemed proper:

(1) For invoices that are mailed on the date a proper invoice is received by the designated billing office and annotated with a date of receipt or the date on which the invoice is emailed in accordance with (e) above, whichever is later.

(2) For invoices electronically transmitted by the Contractor via web based submission, on the date a transmission is received by the designated billing office, and receipt confirmation is provided to the designated recipient.

(g) Web-based submission by the Contractor and receipt confirmation does not reflect Government review or acceptance of the invoice.

Payment inquiries and status may be obtained at the following website: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/payment.htm

B.2. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (Continuation of block 20)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

U. S. Coast Guard Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training Courses

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) National Strike Force (NSF) requires contract support services to provide Confined Space Entry Training Classes as well as and Rescue Training Classes that includes personnel protective equipment (level “A” and “B” responses). The Contractor will provide three (3) courses convening of up to twenty (20) students for Confined Space Entry Training and up to twelve (12) students (from the Confined Space Entry Course) for Confined Space Rescue Training. Both courses should be completed within five (5) days (example: two days Entry and three days Rescue or something similar). All training classes shall take place at the Contractor’s facility or at three (3) USCG facilities in New Jersey, Alabama, and California.

1.2 BACKGROUND

The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, more commonly called the National Contingency Plan (NCP), is the federal government’s blueprint for responding to both oil spills and hazardous substance releases. The NCP includes a framework for responding to hazardous substance spills as well as oil discharges, in addition to releases at hazardous waste sites requiring emergency removal actions.

Within the NCP, the NSF Strike Teams (NSFST) are designated as Special Teams required to maintain the standing ability to support Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Defense (DoD) pre-designated Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSC) for any discharge or substantial threat of discharge of oil into a navigable waterway of the U.S., or a release or substantial threat of a release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant into the environment of the U.S.

Confined spaces are one of the most hazardous operational environments NSFST personnel may be required to enter. NSFST members are required to maintain capabilities to enter and conduct response operations in confined spaces. Additionally, NSFSTs are required to have personnel trained to perform confined space rescue operations in case of emergency. In order to maintain standardization amongst the NSF, students have been identified who will complete Confined Space Entry and Confined Space Rescue training at each of the NSFSTs.

1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

1.3.1 Project Manager.

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this contract. The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer (KO) and the NSF Center of Expertise (COE) Point of Contact (POC)/ Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). It is anticipated that the Project Manager shall be one of the senior level employees provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name of the Project Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, shall be provided to the Government. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Project Manager on all matters relating to work performed under this contract. The Project Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, and speak and understand English, and be citizens of the United States. Additionally, no alternate shall replace the Project Manager without prior acknowledgement from the KO. The Project Manager is designated as Key Personnel.

1.3.2 Qualified Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this contract. The Instructor must have at least five (5) years combined experience as an instructor in the field related to this task order and in conducting Confined Space Entry and Confined Space Rescue operations while in personnel protective equipment (level “A” and “B” responses). The instructors shall be designated as Key Personnel.

1.3.3 Employee Identification.

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall have a valid driver’s license; comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent, display their identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

1.3.4 Employees Conduct.

Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, securing, “off limit areas,” possession of weapons) if visiting or working at Government facilities. The contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or the USCG.

1.3.5 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons.

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from USCG facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under this contract. Contractor access to Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) information may be required. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination.

The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

1.3.6 Key Personnel.

Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the KO no less than fifteen (15) business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without acknowledgment from the KO and POC/COR. The Project Manager and Instructors are considered Key Contractor personnel for this contract.

1.4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

The Contractor shall not employ any person for work under this contract who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or could appear to cause a conflict of interest.

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

This requirement will be awarded with a one (1) base year and four (4) ordering year periods. With training to be completed prior to the last day of the ordering period. The contractor shall initiate discussions with the POC/COR to arrange the class schedules in accordance with the deliverable schedule in section 7.0.

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

The primary place of performance:

a.) The place of performance will be at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor’s training facilities must be located within the Continental United States and provide all necessary equipment and training resources.

“or” b.) The place of performance will be at three (3) NSFST facilities where the trainings shall take place. The Government will provide all classroom facilities. There will be one (1) convening per location. The locations of the NSFSTs are:

1. Atlantic Strike Team: Fort Dix, New Jersey

2. Gulf Strike Team: Mobile, Alabama

3. Pacific Strike Team: Novato, California

1.7 TRAVEL.

Contractor travel may or may not be required under this contract. All travel must be approved by the POC/COR in writing prior to the travel occurring. This is a firm fixed price contract and travel will be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. Only direct costs of travel (airfare, lodging, rental car, meals) will be reimbursed at the per diem and lodging rates established in the federal travel regulations. No indirect costs such as labor, G&A, or any other type of cost burden will be allowed or reimbursed for travel.

1.8 KICK-OFF MEETING.

The purpose of the kick-off meeting, which will be conducted by the POC/COR, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives, as well as, review the contractor's project plan. The kick-off meeting will be held at the government’s facility or via telecommunications no later than five (5) business days after the date of award.

2.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

2.1 COE POC- Center of Expertise Point of Contact

2.2 NSF-National Strike Force

2.3 NSFST-National Strike Force Strike Team

2.4 FOSC-Federal On-Scene Coordinator

2.5 NCP-National Contingency Plan

2.6 PWS-Preformance Work Statement

2.7 EPA- Environmental Protection Agency

2.8 KO-Contracting Officer

2.9 COR-Contracting Officer's Representative

2.10 TC-Training Coordinator

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES & INFORMATION.

The Government will provide notice to the Contractor requesting a course convening not less than twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance. At least fourteen (14) days prior to each course convening, the Government POC/COR will provide the Contractor with the student roster for each class with the names of students registered for each course. The roster will consist of personnel of varying experience levels. The initial roster may change prior to the course date due to cancellations and substitutions based on operational requirements.

The Government will provide, at the request of the Contractor, resources such as projectors or computers for the intended purpose of class instruction. The NSFSTs Confined Space Equipment will be available at each team and preferred for use during the training. Instructor shall provide feedback on condition and the improving the standardization of the Confined Space Equipment within the three teams.

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.

With the exception of Government Furnished Resources specified in section 3.0, the Contractor is responsible for providing the following to fulfill the requirements of this training:

4.1 The Contractor shall have all required gear, instruments, personal protective equipment, and any other necessary resources to provide instruction to fulfill the requirements. The Government has included Atlantic Strike Team (AST) Equipment Manifest (Attachment 3) sample to assist the Contractor with familiarization of NSF Confined Space Equipment. Any deviations from this must be approved by the Government POC/COR prior to awarding.

4.2 The Contractor will provide members with a confined space training materials which will include the following at a minimum: course curriculum, power point presentations, student handbook, and written tests.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1 Course Currency.

The Contractor shall develop the course based on the most recent and applicable references outlined in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.146.

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=a84fb7c1337693d36b526fd7c0e3561d&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&r=SECTION&n=se29.5.1910_1146

5.1.2 Course Length, Curriculum and Syllabus.

The course length, curriculum, and syllabus will be determined by current course requirements in section 5.1.1, but shall not exceed five (5) days. Any changes must be submitted to the Government POC/COR for approval no less than thirty (30) days prior to class convening.

5.1.3 Target Audience.

The course shall be suitable and adapted to accommodate the learning needs of students with both limited and extensive Confined Space Entry and Confined Space Rescue knowledge. Students will have completed Confined Space Awareness Training prior to course dates and are HAZMAT Technicians.

5.1.4 Course Content.

The curriculum shall be a mix of hands-on/practical exercises and classroom/written examinations. Hands-on training should be stressed whenever possible. At a minimum, hands-on/practical exercises shall make up at least sixty (60%) of the course curriculum. Members should be thoroughly familiar and in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.146 upon completion of training. The purpose of this training is to provide students with the knowledge and skills in the tactics, techniques, and procedures to safely execute Confined Space Entry and Rescue operations. Proficiency should be evaluated and documented by the use of a written assessment and a skill demonstration, which will be provided by the Contractor. The assessment and demonstration should evaluate the knowledge and individual skills developed in the course of training. The Contractor shall specify in writing the minimum level of proficiency required to successfully complete the course.

These additional NSF capabilities shall be included:

1. Demonstrate the ability to act as an Entry Member. (All Members)

2. Perform the role of the Attendant Member. (Response Technicians and above)

3. Perform the role of a Confined Space Entry Supervisor. (Response Supervisors and Officers)

4. State the required training and documentation for personnel assigned to the Confined Space Rescue Team. (Response Supervisor)

The additional Confined Space Rescue Team capabilities shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146 (k)(2)(ii). Personnel attending only the rescue team portion of the training will be validated by the employer as current in their certification as at least a Confined Space Entrant.

5.2 TRAINING MATERIALS.

5.2.1 Course Preparation.

The Contractor shall be responsible for setting up the training facility, classroom furniture layout, laying out participant materials, and preparing equipment and instructor aids. (The Training Coordinators at each NSFST will provide information to the contractor on facility locations, training venues for practical demonstrations, and other logistics.)

5.2.2 Student Materials.

The Contractor shall prepare and provide all required student materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, quizzes, tests, completion certificates, a final roster of participants, and course critique forms).

5.2.3 Equipment.

The Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment required for training as listed in section 4.1.

5.3 COURSE EVALUATION

5.3.1 Proposed Evaluation.

The contractor shall provide a course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants at the end of each course.

5.3.2 Evaluation Content.

The questionnaire shall be directed toward eliciting participants’ comments as to the value of the material taught, recommended changes and/or additions, and the quality of the instruction.

5.3.3 Evaluation Consolidated Report.

The Contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the evaluation responses with recommendations for course enhancement no later than fifteen (15) days after the course ends to the Government POC/COR.

5.4 COURSE CERTIFICATES.

The Contractor shall provide a certificate attesting to that successful completion of the course no later than fifteen (15) days after completion of the course. The certification shall contain the following:

· Student’s name.

· Course title.

· Course date.

· Statement that the student has successfully completed the course.

· Name and address of the training provider.

· An individual identification number for the certificate.

6.0 REFERENCES.

Title 29 CFR Part 1910.146, Permit-required Confined Space Entry and Rescue.

7.0 DELIVERABLES.

The Contractor shall provide the following:

8.0. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

Performance standards for each task order are as outlined below:

(End of Section B)

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

C.2. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT. The following clauses are incorporated by full text:

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_X_(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X_(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

_X_(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved] _X_(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved] ___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the Offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved] ___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X_(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

_X_(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

_X_(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_(26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_X_(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

_X_(29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_(30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X_(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_(33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_X_(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514 ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_(42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

___ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_(49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_(55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

___ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495) ___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

___ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xviii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

52.216-18 -- Ordering (Oct 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from the date of contract award through the contract end date.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

52.216-19 -- Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than one course, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor --

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of the total amount of the CLIN;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of the total amount of the CLINs; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within an ordering period that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-20 -- Definite Quantity (Oct 1995)

(a) This is a definite-quantity, indefinite-delivery contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule.

(b) The Government shall order the quantity of supplies or services specified in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall furnish them when ordered. Delivery or performance shall be at locations designated in orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause and the Schedule.

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 365 days after the contract end date.

52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within seven (7) days.

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ https://www.acquisition.gov (End of Clause)

52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause. AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)”after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)”after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

(End of Section C)

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ATTACHMENT 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENT 3 – AST EQUIPMENT MANIFEST

(End of Section D)

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1. PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The following provisions are incorporated by reference:

E.2. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

E.2.1. INSTRUCTIONS. General Information:

a. Proposal Submission: Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Roland.Lim@uscg.mil and Sharnte.K.Crown@uscg.mil on Friday, 21 September 2018 at 2:00 pm (EST). Any email correspondence shall not be larger than five (5) megabytes unless previously arranged.

b. Questions: All inquiries shall be submitted in writing to Roland.Lim@uscg.mil and Sharnte.K.Crown@uscg.mil no later than 12 SEP 2018 at 12:00 pm EDT. The Government reserves the right not to answer questions received after the designated deadline for questions.

c. Administrative Information: The Offeror shall submit the following with its proposal:

1. A summary sheet which includes the following information:

· Company Name

· Company Address

· Company’s website address

· Point of Contact Name, telephone number and email address

· Identify company size; if small business, specify the type of small business

· Company DUNS

· Confirm company’s registration in System for Award Management (SAM)

d. Font Size and Page Limitations: Proposals shall be prepared using an 11 or 12 point font. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size, not less than 8-point. Proposal pages shall be numbered. The evaluation factors and the Subcontracting Plan, as further described herein, are limited to the following number of pages:

Note: Page limitations exclude any of the following: cover pages, Table of Contents, and resumes (if applicable).

E.2.2. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – CONTENT OF PROPOSAL

Each Offeror shall submit a proposal that clearly and concisely describes the Offeror’s response to the requirements contained in the RFP. The Offeror shall not use general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used.” Unnecessary elaboration or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the Offeror's lack of understanding of the requirement. Cross referencing of the proposal to the requirements of the PWS is encouraged. Offerors shall submit the following three (3) factors information for the proposal:

FACTOR 1 – Technical Approach

The Offeror shall submit a response to the PWS requirements that demonstrates a sound, thorough and viable technical approach that addresses all aspects of the PWS requirements, clearly and convincingly, demonstrating thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements and the capability to successfully perform all requirements.

(1) A narrative detailing Offeror's technical approach to meeting all the requirements outlined in the PWS.

(2) Course descriptions and course outlines of the courses required. If the courses being offered do not completely align with the requirements, the Offeror shall include a detailed narrative as to demonstrate how their offered courses are equivalent in meeting the government's need.

(3) A narrative detailing the Offeror's facility including: the facility's address, its distance from an airport, a description of required course labs, a description of airplane simulation mock-ups or repairs stations, a description of maintenance training aids, a description of specialized troubleshooting equipment and any software applications that may be used with the curriculum of each individual course.

(4) Any exceptions/assumptions taken with regard to the PWS, or any other aspect of the RFP, and any other information that the Offeror finds necessary and pertinent to their offer. However, proposals will not be incorporated into the contract award, therefore Offeror's are encouraged to submit questions.

(5) Resumes' of personnel designated Key in HSAR 3052.215-70.

FACTOR 2 – Past Performance

(1) The Offeror shall provide a minimum of two (2) recent and relevant past performance references (Federal, State, local government, and/or private). Recent past performance is work completed or on-going within the past three (3) years. Relevant past performance is work of a similar scope, magnitude and complexity to the services described in the PWS. In addition, references shall be provided for any proposed subcontractors. The following information is required for each reference submitted:

i. Name and address of the company or agency

ii. Point of contact name, phone and email address

iii. Contract Number

iv. Contract Type (i.e., FFP, Cost, etc.)

v. Total Contract Value

vi. Identify Role (i.e., Prime or Subcontractor )

vii. Contract Start and End Dates (including an explanation of any delays)

viii. Description of Work Performed

ix. Problems encountered and their resolution

x. Identify any subcontractors or partnerships

(2) Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): The Offeror is requested to complete Section A of the PPQ (Attachment 2) and provide a copy to each reference submitted in for part (a) above. The reference shall complete Section B of the PPQ and submit the completed form by the closing date of the solicitation to the email address indicated within the PPQ. If a PPQ is received late, i.e., after the closing date and time, the Government reserves the right not to consider the PPQ for evaluation. If the work referenced already has a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR), the Offeror may submit a copy of the CPAR with their proposal in lieu of the PPQ.

FACTOR 3 – Price

(1) The Offeror shall submit a completed copy of the “Price Breakout Schedule” (Attachment 1), Contract Line Items (CLINs) 00001 through 40003 to support its technical proposal. The Offeror shall not change or edit the format or information as provided in the Attachment. The Offeror shall propose a unit price and the extended amount for each CLIN for each year, Base Year through Year Four.

(2)…