A5 PWS Project Management Professional Training.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Project Management Professional Training

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Instructor-Led Project Management

Professional (PMP) certification course training. The Government shall not exercise direct supervision or control over any contractor employees. Notwithstanding, contractor shall ensure employees comply with all requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to deliver

Instructor-Led PMP certification training. This training must be fully compliant with the most current PMI

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The course will be conducted on-site for up to 15 students. The contractor is responsible for performing to the standards set forth in this PWS.

1.2 Background: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Code 100TO Transformation Office requires its project and program management personnel to obtain and maintain industry-recognized knowledge and certifications to ensure effective management of government projects. The PMP certification is identified as a key credential for this purpose in industry.

1.3 Objectives:

• To provide high-quality PMP exam preparation training to agency employees.

• To equip employees with the knowledge, skills, and 35 contact hours required to sit for the PMP certification exam.

• To enhance the project management competencies of attendees, covering predictive, agile, and hybrid methodologies in accordance with the current PMI Examination Content Outline (ECO).

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide PMP training courses, including all required instructional materials, certified instructors, and practice exams. This may include virtual or in-person classroom instruction. The curriculum must cover all domains, tasks, knowledge, and skills as outlined in the current PMI PMP

Examination Content Outline.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 1 Sept 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

1.6 Quality Control: The contractor shall maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with the PWS. The QCP should detail procedures for ensuring instructor quality, curriculum relevance, and high student satisfaction.

1.6.1 Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor's performance using a Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP will define how performance standards (e.g., student pass rates, feedback scores) are monitored.

1.7 Location:

1.7.1 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at government facilities.

1.7.2 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:20

AM and 4:02 PM, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.3 Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform services on federal holidays. The list of current federal holidays can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

In addition to the above listed holidays, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is normally closed for all except necessary services during the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day (curtailment). Necessary services/ frequencies for various facilities are noted on the detail sheets and work contracted for shall be performed during this period unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Exact number of closure days may vary from year to year. Actual requirements will be determined in advance of the closure. On site work performed by the Contractor for the Contractor's convenience during this time must also be specifically requested by the Contractor in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer in advance.

1.8 Security Requirements: Contractor Employees, in order to gain access to the government facility identified in paragraph 1.7.1 to perform work under this contract, shall comply with the Badging and

Access Requirements Attachment to the solicitation/contract.

1.8.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR

Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the

Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

The COR is NOT authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Only the warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to make modifications/changes to the terms and conditions of this contract. If the Contractor believes any Government personnel has effectively issued a change resulting in a change in effort and price/cost of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing.

CORS:

PRIMARY

(NAME) Brian Karst

(EMAIL) brian.j.karst.civ@us.navy.mil

(PHONE #) 360-865-2024

Government Technical Points of Contact (TPOC): The TPOC(s) monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The TPOC is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the

Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of

Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

The TPOC(s) are NOT authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Only the warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to make modifications/changes to the terms and conditions of this contract. If the Contractor believes any Government personnel has effectively issued a change resulting in a change in effort and price/cost of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing.

TPOCS:

PRIMARY ALTERNATE (If applicable).

(NAME) Joe Moore (NAME) Jason Cisler

(EMAIL) joseph.k.moore.civ@us.navy.mil (EMAIL) Jason.a.cisler.civ@us.navy.mil

(PHONE #) 360-340-5391 (PHONE #) 360-340-7417

1.12 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to execution of this contract.

1.12.1 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government officials. All contractor personnel on a government installation will be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this contract.

1.13 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. COMMON DEFINITIONS: Per Clause 52.212-4(e), clause 52.202-1 is incorporated by reference to this contract.

2.2 SPECIAL DEFINITIONS:

• PMI: Project Management Institute.

• PMP: Project Management Professional.

• PMBOK® Guide: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Facilities: The Government will provide a suitable training classroom with adequate seating, audiovisual equipment, and internet access for in-person training sessions.

3.2 Materials: The Government will provide a list of registered students to the contractor no later than ten

(10) business days before each class start date.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The contractor shall furnish all items and services not listed in Part 3, including certified instructors, all student course materials (books, study guides, practice exam software), and certificates of completion.

4.2. Instructors: The contractor shall provide an instructor who meets all PMI ATP instructor qualifications.

The instructor must:

• Be an active PMP certification holder in good standing with PMI.

• Possess and demonstrate agile project experience.

• Have successfully completed the mandatory PMI Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer program.

• Hold the official "Authorized Training Partner Instructor" badge issued by PMI.

4.3. Materials: The Contractor provide all training materials. All training materials must be aligned with the latest PMP Examination Content Outline and PMBOK® Guide. The contractor shall provide each of the students with the official, complete, and unaltered PMI-licensed PMP exam preparation courseware.

The contractor must purchase these licensed materials from PMI. The materials must include:

• Official PMI digital/printed courseware aligned with the current PMP ECO.

• Access to digital practice questions and mock exam drills.

• Supplemental study aids or learning platforms required by the PMI ATP program.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Course Delivery:

The contractor shall deliver a 35-contact-hour, live, on-site, instructor-led PMP certification preparation training course. The training shall cover all domains (People, Process, Business Environment), tasks, and enablers as specified in the most current PMI PMP Examination Content Outline.

5.2 Student Support and Certification of Completion:

Upon successful completion of the course, the contractor shall provide each student with a formal certificate of completion that serves as proof of the 35 contact hours required for the PMP exam application.

5.3 Post-Course Reporting:

The contractor shall provide a course summary report to the COR within five (5) business days after the completion of the class. The report shall include a final roster of attendees who completed the course and a summary of aggregated student feedback.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS):

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures, including.

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (ensuring digital materials are accessible).

• The Privacy Act of 1974 (safeguarding student rosters and contact information).

• Project Management Institute (PMI) ATP Program Policies and Brand Guidelines.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

(The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold

(This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be

“Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of

Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall Maintain ATP

Status (PWS 1.1)

The contractor shall maintain active PMI Authorized Training

Partner (ATP) status in good standing.

100% compliance during the entire performance period.

100% inspection via official PMI Partner registry.

PRS # 2

Instructor Qualifications (PWS 4.2)

Instructor must hold an active

PMP certification, agile experience, and the official PMI

ATP Instructor badge.

100% compliance.

Unqualified instructors are not permitted to teach.

100% inspection of credentials and badges prior to class start.

PRS # 3

Course Materials (PWS 4.3)

All students receive the complete, official, unaltered, PMI-licensed course materials on or before the first day of class

100% of students receive materials on or before the first day of class.

100% inspection via student confirmation and receipts.

PRS # 4

Instructor Performance (PWS 5.3)

Instructor delivery must be engaging, clear, professional, and follow the curriculum.

Minimum average score of 4.0 out of 5.0 on post-course student evaluations.

Review of post-course student evaluations

(100% inspection).

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Quality Control Plan

(QCP) (PWS 1.6)

Once, Within 10 business days after contract award

One

MS Word / PDF

COR

Instructor

Credentials (PMI

Badge & Resume)

(PWS 4.2)

Once, 15 days prior to the training start date

One PDF COR

Course Materials

Delivery (PWS 4.3)

Once, NLT the first day of class

15 Digital Access /

Physical

Students

Final Class Roster &

Attendance (PWS

5.3)

Once, Within 3 business days of class completion

One MS Excel / PDF COR

Certificates of

Completion (PWS

5.2)

Within 5 business days of class completion

15 Originals 15

Copies

PDF / Physical Students & COR

Student Feedback

Survey Summary

(PWS 5.3)

Within 5 business days of class completion

One PDF COR