FIREFIGHTER_TRNG_SVCS_N._TIER_NEW_SOW_5-22-15.doc

Statement of Work Structural Firefighter Training for BIA Northern Tier

February 2015

The Structural Fire Protection Program is requesting a fire service contractor to provide structural firefighter training at three (3) locations for the BIA Northern tier of the U nited States. This structural fire training is for Bureau of Indian Affairs and selected Tribal Fire Departments. The contractor shall have a mobile fire simulator to conduct live fire training scenarios at the locations listed. 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. A total of 3 fire training classes are requested.

History The Bureau of 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 arc made up of 186 schools 65 dormitories and two colleges. Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs and Deputy Commissioner established this SFPP to carry out objectives to in sure occupants of Bureau funded facilities have fire protection and rescue response. The Structural Fire Protection Program has identified educational facilities as being the most crucial area needing fire protection response with sleeping area (donnitories/detention) facilities being paramount.

The majority of these facilities arc located in rural areas where emergency response is provided by BIA or Tribal fire depattmcnts. 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 an·ivc on scene. Bureau fire departments provide structural fire response to Kindergarten through grades 1 2. The primary makeup of Bureau fire departments are governmental employees which provide this 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.

General Requirements The contractor shall be in the business of structural fire service trammg with staff having structural fire service backgrounds. The onsite lead instructor shall be certified in structural fire service training.

The contractor shall have a mobile fire simulator to conduct live fire scenarios at locations listed on this SOW. The contractor shall be familiar with BIA locations to have an understanding of fire & rescue response scenarios.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards shall be the fundamental criteria used/referenced for this structural firefighter training. They may include: FPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety & Health Program; NFPA I 00 l Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications; NFPA I 041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications; N FPA 1403 Standard for Live Fire Evolutions; NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA 197 I; and Protective Ensemble for Structure Fire Fighting.

The BrA estimates approximately 10-25 part1c1pants at each location with various levels of experience in structural fircfighting. This will include new firefighters, firefighters with previ ous training in basic or advanced levels and firefighters with Wildland certification.

Mobile Fire Simulator A mobile tire 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 tire 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 durin g fire scenarios with immediate access to the emergency shutdown control.

The smoke shall be environmental friendly (i .e. theatrica l). A mechanism to ventilate heat and smoke immediatel y from the mobile simulator shall be par1 of the simulators sa fety design. The mobil e simulator shall have capabiliti es to monitor heat temperatures throughout the interil>r of the simulator during fire scenarios.

C lass"!\.'' materials burned/used to generate smoke or heat conditions is not acc .:ptable.

All bidders shall make available at their location upon request a demon stration and inspection of their mobile firt: simulator prior to contract award.

Co urse Length The cou rse will be a pproximately 16 hours (2 days). The SfPP Manager shall be abl e to increase or decrease the amo unt oftime dependent on the amount of participants without a cost increase.

Co urse S ubject The subject matter i s for Introduct ion (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. In addition before any live fi re scenario the contractor shall inspect firefighter protective clothing to ensure it meets NFPA standard(s).

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Introduction or Basic .firefighting subject matter; fire behavior and personnel protective equipment including care; fire ground safety, fire ho e, appliances, fire equipment, fire extinguishers, ventilation, forcible entry, ground ladd ers, SCBA's and search and rescue. Participants shal l have a live fire scenario for search and resc ue operations.

Advanced Structural Firefighting subject matter sha ll consist of a erie!) of live structure burns, search and rescue techniques and tactical considerations including fire extinguishment of structura l fires. Personal protective equipment care shall also be covered. Participants sha ll have a fire scenario for search and rescue operations.

Personal Protective Clothing -Bunker Gear

All participants are responsible in prov iding their own pcr!:>onal protecti ve equipment (clothing) that inc ludes; helmet, hood, coat pants, suspenders, boots and loves. The contractor's fire trainers shall inspect turnout gea r to ensure compliance prior to any li ve tire scenario.

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Each location will provide SCBA's for participants from other locations. All participants shall usc SCI3A during exercises where air is hazardous. The fire trainers shall ensure firefighters arc not exposed to hazardous nvironmcnt without SCBA.

l>rinkiog Water or Replacement Fluids Supplied by BIA Location BIA shall have readily available drinking water or an electrolyte fluid repla cement on location. 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.

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

Wate1· Supply and Structure Fire Truck Provided by BIA A BIA structural fire truck and operator will be provided at location for all live fire scenarios. An adequate water suppl y should havailable! at BlA location . The BIA Regional Facilities Manager shall make determination if water and fire truck arc acceptable for tire scenarios.

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 rcquc1>ted, the participant may prov ide their last four digits of their SS number.

A copy of all information pertaining to this structural fire training hall be provided to BIA - Structural Fire Program-Project Manager within 30 days of training completion. Any test or quiz administered by the contractor shall also be provided to the BJA - Structural Fire Protection Program-Project Manager. Narrative shall include any incidents where corrective or disciplinary action was taken, problems with fire equipment or personal protective equipment etc.

Certificate of Completion Each participant that completes the 2 day course shall be given a certificate of Course Completion. The certificate shall have the contractor's logo, course, date- and signaturc(s) of training instructor or administrative official. The BIA - Structural Fire Protection Program Project Manager shall receive a copy of l:ach issued certificate for record purpose.

Training I ocation and Dates·

Point of Contact Training Date

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Quileute Tribal School P.O. Box 389 La Push, Washington 98350 Chris Morganroth, Tribal Fire Chief Phone (360) 374-6605 chris.morganroth.i v(a),gui leutcnation.org

June

13 & l4. 2015

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Crow Agency Crow Agency, Montana, 59022 Vinna Stewart, Agency Superintendent Bryce Rogers, Fire Management Officer Phone(406)638-2872 bryce.ro ers@bia .gov

June 22 & 23,2015

Lower Brule Agency PO Box 190 Oyate Circl e, Lower Brule, South Dakota 57548 James Two Bulls, Agency Supertintendent Wade Christensen, Acting Fire Management Officer Phone (605) 473-5902

June 26 & 27,2015 wadc.christcnscn@bia.gov

Safety Plan The contractor shall have a written safety Rian in nlace prior to the start of training and agproved by the BIA - Structurfll Fire Program-Project M1mager. 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 tran port infonnation. A copy of the safety plan shall be provided to the BLA - Structural Fire Protection Program prior to the start of training.

Training Criteria Training critl'ria shall mirror National Fire Protecti o n A c;soc iation Standards. Instructional material may be used from nationally recogn ized training organization or designed in house if accepted and approved by the BlA - Struc.tural Fire Program-Project Manager. U pon request the contractor shall provide the 131 A - Structural Fire Protect ion Program a copy of all training material that will be used or referenced prior to the start of training for approval.

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.

Training & Contact Hours This course shall be scheduled for two days of training. Any participant who does not complete all training hours i s subject for removal. The contractor may confer with the participants' su pervisor or BIA - Structural Fire Program-Project Manager for a final decision including participant being tardy. Roll call shall be taken dail y with participant head count in the afternoon.

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

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 dri ll or exercise for negligence or mi sconduct that may create a serious hazard.

Items not mentioned Minor changes with no cost to the govemment may be discussed and approved by the COTR (Structural Fire Program-Project Manager). Where additional work is requested or unforeseen increase in cost, BIA Acquisitions Contracting Officer shall approve all changes to contract by modification prior to start of any additional work.