A04 SOW Attachment 1.pdf

Statement of Work

Structural Firefighter and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Training for IA Northwest Region

February 2021

The Structural Fire Protection Program is requesting a fire service training entity to provide

Structural Firefighter Training. This training will be for approximately 10 – 25 Indian

Affairs Employees and selected Tribal Fire Departments, scheduled for May 14-16, 2021.

The 24 hour training is designed to provide a baseline in regards to the structural fire training for Quileute Tribal School, La Push, WA.

A. Background

The Structural Fire Protection Program (SFPP) is requesting a fire service contractor to provide structural firefighter and hazardous materials (HazMat) training at Quileute Tribal

School, La Push, WA annually for the Indian Affairs (IA) of the United States. This structural fire and hazmat training is for IA and selected Tribal Fire Departments. The service contractor shall have a mobile fire simulator to conduct live fire training scenarios at the locations listed and also provide training for firefighters and first responders who may encounter hazardous materials. The contractor shall be able to adjust and adapt training to various needed levels of the participants. National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) Codes and Standards and Regional practices will be followed pertaining to health and safety.

The IA estimates approximately 10-25 participants with various levels of experience in structural firefighting and minimal to no experience with hazardous materials. This will include new firefighters, firefighters with previous training in basic or advanced levels and firefighters with Wildland certification.

History

The Indian Affairs manages 6,953 buildings located at 350 sites in 26 states. The majority of these facilities are comprised of educational and detention facilities of which are made up of 186 schools 65 dormitories and two colleges. IA established this SFPP to carry out objectives to insure occupants of Bureau funded facilities have fire protection and rescue response. The SFPP has identified educational facilities as being the most crucial area needing fire protection response with sleeping area (dormitories/detention) facilities being paramount.

The majority of these facilities are located in rural areas where emergency response is provided by IA or Tribal fire departments. Some Bureau locations may have community fire departments providing fire protection by a Mutual Aid Agreement. In an emergency it may take 30-60 minutes for mutual aid responders to arrive on scene. Bureau fire departments provide structural fire response to Kindergarten through grades 12. The primary makeup of Bureau fire departments are governmental employees which provide fire protection as collateral duty. The collateral duty firefighters normal responsibilities include; school bus drivers, clerks, secretaries, electricians, plumbers, cooks or other related facilities positions.

B. General Contractor Requirements

The contractor shall be in the business of structural fire and hazardous material service training with staff having structural fire and hazardous material service backgrounds. The onsite lead instructor shall be certified in structural fire service and Level 1 HazMat training.

The contractor shall have a mobile fire simulator to conduct live fire scenarios at shool location listed on this SOW. The contractor shall be familiar with Bureau locations to have an understanding of fire & rescue response scenarios. The contractor shall be familiar and certified in Level 1 HazMat First Responder Awareness and a Level 1 Training scenarios.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards shall be the fundamental criteria used/referenced for this structural firefighter training. They may include:

• NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety & Health Program

• NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications

• NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications

• NFPA 1403 Standard for Live Fire Evolutions

• NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA 1971 and Protective

Ensemble for Structure Fire Fighting

• NFPA 72, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous

Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and OSHA 29 CFR.

Mobile Fire Simulator A mobile fire simulator is required and shall be no less than 40 feet in length (simulator container) to maximize adequate search and rescue training scenarios which is considered paramount. The fire simulator shall be able to produce controlled heat and smoke conditions, smoke and heat generating devices shall have emergency shutdown control mechanisms that are easily accessible. The contractor shall have one employee dedicated to monitor the simulator's operation during fire scenarios with immediate access to the emergency shutdown control.

The smoke shall be environmental friendly (i.e. theatrical). A mechanism to ventilate heat and smoke immediately from the mobile simulator shall be part of the simulators safety design. The mobile simulator shall have capabilities to monitor heat temperatures throughout the interior of the simulator during fire scenarios.

Class "A" materials burned/used to generate smoke or heat conditions is not acceptable.

All bidders shall make available at their location upon request a demonstration and inspection of their mobile fire simulator prior to contract award.

C. Contractor Provided Services

The Contractor will provide the Course Subjects in one (1) year period and the course length will be approximately 24 hours (3 days). The SFPP Manager shall be able to increase or decrease the amount of time dependent on the amount of participants without a cost increase. Class times are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The training instructors may adjust daily training times to meet objectives.

Course Subjects

The subject matter is for Introduction (basic) and Structural (advanced) curriculum. All course content shall have teaching outlines and lesson plans. The SFPP Project Manager shall review and approve all teaching material prior to the start of instruction.

1. Introduction or Basic firefighting – subject matter should consist of fire behavior and personnel protective equipment including care; fire ground safety, fire hose, appliances, fire equipment, fire extinguishers, ventilation, forcible entry, ground ladders, SCBA's and search and rescue. Participants shall have a live fire scenario for search and rescue operations.

2. Advanced Structural Firefighting - subject matter shall consist of a series of live structure burns, search and rescue techniques and tactical considerations including fire extinguishment of structural fires. Personal protective equipment care shall also be covered. Participants shall have a fire scenario for search and rescue operations.

3. Introduction to HazMat First Responder Awareness – subject matter shall consist of witnessing or discovering hazardous substance, managing HazMat incidents and initiate emergency response sequence by notifying proper authorities.

4. Pump Operation & Hydraulics – subject matter shall consist of basic skills and knowledge required to operate a fire pump that provides the necessary water supply while maintaining the mechanical soundness of the pump.

D. Additional Contractor Services

Prior to any live fire scenarios the Contractor training staff shall inspect fire gear and clothing to insure it meets the NFPA Standards for safety of participants.

1. Personal Protective Clothing -Bunker Gear - All participants are responsible for providing their own personal protective equipment (clothing) that includes; helmet, hood, coat, pants, suspenders, boots and gloves. The contractor's fire trainers shall inspect turnout gear to ensure compliance prior to any live fire scenario.

2. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) – The Contractor shall provide SCBA’s for use by participants when required by training or drill activity. This shall include all courses that may require SCBA’s. The contractor shall have means to immediately recharge empty air SCBA’s cylinders or have 2 extra air cylinders per SCBA availability.

3. Records and Documentation - The contractor shall maintain training records of all participants who attend for period of (5) five years. Records shall include; participant name, course, date, location, instructor(s), course syllabus or outline, and narrative of training. Where a social security number is requested, the participant may provide their last four digits of their SS number.

4. Course Material - A copy of all information pertaining to this structural fire training shall be provided to IA-SFPP Manager within 30 days of training completion. Any test or quiz administered by the contractor shall also be provided to the IA-SFPP Manager.

Narrative shall include any incidents where corrective or disciplinary action was taken, problems with fire equipment or personal protective equipment etc..

5. Certificate of Completion - Each participant that completes the 3 day course shall be given a certificate of Course Completion. The certificate shall have the contractor's logo, course, date and signature(s) of training instructor or administrative official. The

IA-SFPP Manager shall receive a copy of each issued certificate for record purposes.

E. Indian Affairs Responsibility

1. Drinking Water or Replacement Fluids Supplied by IA Location – IA location shall have readily available drinking water or an electrolyte fluid replacement on site. The liquid(s) shall be available on the drill grounds for continuous large intakes by participants. Fire trainers shall promote the intake of fluids to help prevent dehydration.

2. Classroom for Instruction – IA location shall provide a room for instruction, this includes tables and chairs. A parking area shall be provided to park the contractor's trucks and to accommodate drills and exercises. The IA will not be liable for any damages or theft to any of the contractor's equipment. IA will have an identified point of contact listed to help coordinate training. The contractor shall provide their own audio-visual equipment.

3. Water Supply and Structure Fire Truck Provided by BIA Location - A IA structural fire truck and operator will be provided at the location for all live fire scenarios. An adequate water supply should be available at IA location. The IA Regional Facilities

Manager shall make determination if water and fire truck are acceptable for fire scenarios.

F. Contractors Responsibility

1. Safety Plan – The contractor will have a written safety plan in place prior to the start of training and approved by the IA-SFPP Manager. The plan shall have information specific to each location including emergency telephone numbers. The safety plan shall identify capabilities of the contractor's staff in the event of an accident or illness. The plan shall include procedures taken in the event of an emergency; patient care, treatment and transport information. A copy of the safety plan shall be provided to the IA Locations POC prior to starting the training.

2. Training Criteria - Training criteria shall mirror National Fire Protection Association

Standards. Instructional material may be used from nationally recognized training organization or designed in house if accepted and approved by the IA-SFPP Manager.

Upon request the contractor shall provide the IA–SFPP a copy of all training material that will be used or referenced prior to the start of training for approval.

3. Printed Lecture Information - The contractor shall provide training manuals or handouts pertaining to each subject matter where applicable. Any lectures where handouts are not included, the source of information shall be documented.

4. Training & Contact Hours - This course shall be scheduled for three days of training. Any participant who does not complete all training hours is subject for removal. The contractor may confer with the participants’ supervisor or IA-SFPP Manager for a final decision including participant being tardy. Roll call shall be taken daily with participant head count in the afternoon.

5. Additional Equipment - The contractor may furnish additional equipment not listed if available at no charge to the federal government.

6. Participants Conduct - Each participant shall receive safety awareness orientation by the contractor prior to the start of any live training or exercise. The lead instructor or coordinator shall have the authority to stop or remove any person from any drill or exercise for negligence or misconduct that may create a serious hazard.

G. Schedule of services

The contract scheduled date begins, time of award and ending September 30, 2021.

Specific class dates and times will be jointly agreed by the Contractor and COR.

The Contractor will work with the COR to develop schedules. Contractor will be expected to respond to requests within 5-7 days. These deadlines are necessary due to the response time and requirements of notifications for participants.

Training schedule will be 24 hours of training based on classroom and drill field exercises.

Classes shall start based on schedule. Class times are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM daily. The fire trainer may adjust daily training times to meet objectives.

The technical advisor for the Indian Affairs will be the Structural Fire Protection Program

(SFPP) Manager.

Items not mentioned

Minor changes with no cost to the government may be discussed and approved by the

COR (SFPP Manager). Where additional work is requested or unforeseen increase in cost, IA Acquisitions Contracting Officer shall approve all changes to contract by modification prior to start of any additional work.

Requested Training Location and dates:

Point of Contact Training Date

1.

Quileute Tribal School Will be Provided at the time of the Award.

May 14-16, 2021

H. Cancellation and Notification

IA DFMC may elect to cancel the contract within 30 days’ notice and will provide 30 days’ notice prior to renewal of each year's contract.

H. Deliverables

• Classroom Training.

• Live Training Scenarios.

• Certificate of completion upon successful post-training self-test completion (student and administrative copies).

• Course literature and materials.

• Written safety checklists/plans for the onsite training facility.

• Written assessment of equipment, gear and PPE including recommendations for replacement shall be provided to the Indian Affairs SFPP Manager.

• Copies of Attendance Rosters shall be provide to the IA SFPP Manager.

• Course Evaluations, provide a copy to the IA SFPP Manager.

I. Confidentiality

The Contractor is subject to the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 as well as all applicable

Department of the Interior laws and regulations. Employees of the Contractor shall not disclose to any unauthorized person, firm, or corporation knowledge entrusted during performance of the contract.

J. Contracting Officer’s Representative and Delivery Information

The Contractor will provide all deliverables, to the COR and DFMC staff at the following address:

Will be provided at the time of the service.