ANNEX A PWS.docx

ANNEX A

North-Zero (N-0) 980’ Guyed Tower

Statement of Work For FY23 Fall Protection Training (Competent Person & Competent Tower-Rescuer)

U.S. Navy

NCTS HR

Detachment Cutler 175 Ridge Road Cutler, Maine 04626

24 Mar 2023

1.0 Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies transportation, instructional tools and materials, and non-personal services necessary to perform course instructor services as defined in this performance work statement. The contractor shall perform in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all regulations, guidelines, and documents cited herein, with the goal of producing a course graduate that satisfies NCTAMS LANT Detachment Cutler Maine in accordance with the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN) mission and the learning objectives contained in the course outline provided in Attachment A. Attachment A shall be tailored to comply with PWS and bid submission.

2.0 Definitions:

2.1 Naval Computer Telecommunications Station Hampton Roads Detachment Cutler (NCTS HR DET Cutler)

2.2 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

2.3 Department of the Navy (DON)

2.4 American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)

2.5 International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

2.6 Office of Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST)

2.7 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

2.8 DEMONSTRATION – A method of instruction whereby the instructor(s) actually performs the procedures or tasks that are being reviewed.

3.0 Introduction:

NCTS HR DET Cutler is located in the coastal village of Cutler, Maine. Sixty-eight towers are located on-site. The towers range 90 feet to 1000 feet in height and require periodic inspection and maintenance. There are no elevators; thus, antenna mechanics (riggers) physically ascend the towers using stationary ladders and personal fall protection equipment.

4.0 Background:

4.1 Competent person training is needed to qualify new employees.

4.2 Competent tower-rescuer is needed to provide initial qualification for new employees and provide retraining for veteran rescue team members.

4.3 DET Cutler’s fall protection program is well equipped with personal protection equipment and tower rescue equipment. The program has a 30-plus year history. Navy firefighters and navy riggers train together and will respond together in the event of an actual at-height or tunnel rescue. The Fire Captain is the on-scene commander. All trainees are end-user qualified. All riggers and half of the emergency responder team are experienced tower climbers. Notably, DET Cutler has a sterling safety record for accomplishing at-height work. No at-height event has occurred in DET Cutler’s history that required deploying the rescue team and executing a tower rope rescue; however, the navy is still committed to ensuring the team is trained and equipped to the highest standards to respond, if needed.

5.0 Applicable Documents and Prescribing Directives: Contractor shall adhere to the following safety standards and curriculum protocols.

5.1 REQUIRED COMPLIANCE:

5.1.1 OSHA - 29 CFR, 1910, (Subparts A, D, E, F, I, K, S, General Duty Clause Addendum)

5.1.2 OSHA - 29 CFR, 1926, (Subparts C, D, E, F, K, L, M, O, R, X, AA, General Duty Clause Addendum)

5.1.3 ANSI Z359.1, (entire standard)

5.1.4 ANSI Z359.2, (entire standard)

5.1.5 ANSI Z490.1, (entire standard)

5.1.6 OPNAVINST M5100.23 (Chapters 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 27, 34, 35)

5.1.7 DON Fall Protection Guide (entire guide)

5.1.8 NCTSHRDETCUTLERINSTR 5100.23C (entire instruction)

5.1.9 NFPA 2500 (entire standard)

5.2 RECOMMENDED:

5.2.1 IACET ACCREDITATION

5.2.2 NATE CRTS

5.2.3 OPNAVINST 3500.39D

5.2.4 FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFIED

6.0 Period of Performance: Two weeks to be completed no later than August 31, 2023. Training start date is flexible however completion date is non-negotiable. The two weeks may or may not be consecutive, but both weeks must occur within the six-week timeframe.

7.0 Training Hours: Conduct training between 0630-1500 hours. These hours can be adjusted after coordinating with the contract officer representative.

8.0 Training Location: NCTS HR DET Cutler, 175 Ridge Road, Cutler, Maine 04626

9.0 Training Facilities: A 500-acre antenna field with the following structures:

9.1 Six 90’ towers

9.2 Thirty-six 200’ towers

9.3 Twelve 800’ towers

9.4 Twelve 900’ towers

9.5 Two 1000’ towers

9.6 Two 80’ buildings

9.7 Thirty-six 20’ buildings

9.8 Tunnel -- 7’ x 7’ x 3/4 mile with access and egress at each end; access and egress are located in the center of the tunnel; and there six above ground access and egress bunkers evenly spaced along the 3/4 mile tunnel route. From grade to tunnel floor is approximately 15’. DET Cutler employees are confined space trained and will follow DET Cutler established permit-required confined space procedures.

9.9 Inside training opportunities are available if inclement weather persists.

10.0 Scope - Contractor shall meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements.

10.1 Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

10.1.1 The contractor shall be responsible for employing appropriate, technically and academically qualified personnel to perform the instructor services outlined herein.

10.1.2 Education/Professional Experience: The instructor(s) must have a four year baccalaureate degree, in any discipline, and at least four (4) years of work experience in Fall Protection. If the instructor(s) does not have a four-year degree, a two year associate’s degree, in any discipline, may be substituted but then he/she must have at least seven (7) years of work experience in Fall Protection. However, if the instructor(s) has no degree, then he/she must have at least ten (10) years of experience in Fall Protection. Examples of the type of work that constitutes “experience in Fall Protection” are, but are not limited to, the following: selection, use, and inspection of Fall Protection equipment; teaching Fall Protection standards; development of a Fall Protection program as either a consultant or employee for a private business or government agency; inspection of a Fall Protection program as either a consultant or employee of a private business or government agency.

10.1.3 Teaching Experience: The instructor must have a minimum of three (3) years of formal teaching experience. (One year’s worth of teaching experience equates to a minimum of 160 hours of classroom training time per 12 month period.) The instructor must also have at least one (1) year of experience teaching DoD personnel. This DoD teaching experience may be in addition to the above three years of teaching experience or may be counted as one of the three years of teaching experience. If the instructor has no experience teaching DoD personnel, he/she may substitute his or her one year of DOD Teaching experience if he/she served honorably served on active duty. However, the active duty must have been for at least three years with an honorable discharge with continuous service.

10.1.4 Instructors shall be well-versed and knowledgeable of references identified in the course material.

10.1.5 Proof of current qualifications may be requested by the Government at any time during the period of performance.

10.2 Week one - Conduct a 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Person training course.

10.3 Week two - Conduct a 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer training course.

10.4 Train up 2 to 4 people – 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Person Certification course according to ANSI Z359.2 - 2017 performance and proficiency content standards.

10.5 Train up 22 to 24 people – 40-hour Competent Tower-Rescuer training to ANSI Z359.2 - 2017 performance and proficiency content standards.

10.6 Develop a syllabus for the 40 hour Fall Protection Competent Person course as it pertains to the tower industry and the material content as outlined in the DON Navy Fall Protection Guide, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017, and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2016. (SEE ATTACHMENT A)

10.7 Develop a syllabus for a 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer course as it pertains to the tower industry and the material content as outlined in the DON Navy Fall Protection Guide, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017, ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2016 and NCTSHR Detachment Cutler Instruction 5100.23C. (SEE ATTACHMENT A)

10.8 Develop a student training manual for the 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Person course as it pertains to the tower industry and the material content as outlined in the DON Navy Fall Protection Guide, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017, and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2016.

10.9 Develop a student training manual for a 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer course as it pertains to the tower industry and the material content as outlined in the DON Navy Fall Protection Guide, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017, ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2016.

10.10 Present and deliver training material in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 standards.

10.11 Determine and maintain contact training hours according to ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 standards.

10.12 Conduct training between 0630-1500 hours. These hours can be adjusted after coordinating with the Contract Officer Representative.

10.13 Provide trainers that meet ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 standards. Qualifications must pertain to Fall Protection Competent Person training and Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer training to include subject matter expertise, training experience, and delivery skills.

10.14 Maintain a minimum 1 to 6 trainer to trainee ratio.

10.15 Provide trainers with physical conditioning and mental agility to climb tower heights to a minimum of 400 feet, with ease.

10.16 Provide trainers that will maintain professional training decorum according to ANSI /ASSE Z490.1 standards, and promptly notify the DET Cutler Safety Manager for immediate resolution any student(s)/trainee(s) that is disruptive, uncooperative, unwilling, disrespectful or otherwise unprofessional.

10.17 Hold impromptu meetings/discussions at the discretion of either the safety manager or trainer(s) to address curriculum, specific training, conduct, conflicts, or any pertinent topic to ensure a safe and productive training environment.

10.18 Conduct end-of-day discussions to measure training progress and next day plan.

10.19 Provide each trainee a course syllabus (not an outline) to include an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Fall Protection Competent Person course.

10.20 Provide each trainee a course syllabus (not an outline) to include an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Competent Tower-Rescuer course.

10.21 Provide each trainee with a Fall Protection Competent Person training manual.

10.22 Provide each trainee with a Competent Tower-Rescuer training manual.

10.23 Provide trainers with the knowledge and expertise to by demonstration utilize DET Cutler owned rescue equipment (see paragraphs 12.3 and 12.4) according to ANSI 359.2 standards and use DET Cutler equipment during rescue scenarios. DET Cutler has two sets of equipment. One set is designated for training, and the other set is designated for an actual rescue. Each set is sufficiently stocked to provide rope rescue from a height of 1000 feet using both a primary and a secondary rope rescue system.

10.24 Conduct Competent Tower-Rescuer scenarios with demonstration from each of the following locations as permitted by time, weather, and safety factors. Other scenarios are authorized as time permits.

10.24.1 From 400 feet or higher from at least one 800’/900’/1000’ tower with a DET Cutler medical attendant and a transition

10.24.2 From atop a 90-foot counterweight tower

10.24.3 From atop a 200-foot counterweight tower

10.24.4 From atop the 80-foot helix buildings

10.24.5 From atop a 20-foot hoist house

10.24.6 From a ladder

10.24.7 A tunnel extraction

10.25 Employ a two-rope system (primary and belay) to include a back-up on each (at least a strap & carabiner) with all rescue systems.

10.26 Keep all twenty-four competent tower-rescuer students actively engaged during rescue practicums. Students who are not participating in a rescue scenario need to be actively involved in fall protection practicums that are pertinent to tower rescue; for example, a rescue scenario or rescue stretcher preparations or ground-level rescue system set-up and execution, etc.

10.27 Develop a certificate-of-completion or qualification for the 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Person course according to ANSI/ASSE Z490.1.

10.28 Develop a certificate-of-completion or qualification for the Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer course according to ANSI/ASSE Z490.1.

11.0 Bids Submissions: Bids can be submitted as one package but shall include the following information.

11.1 Resume for each trainer to include as a minimum:

11.1.1 Number of years with the company

11.1.2 Professional history / background

11.1.3 Training experience

11.1.4 Education and training

11.1.5 Teaching / instructor certifications

11.1.6 Fall Protection, competent person, and tower rescue certifications

11.2 A separate bid for the 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Person course.

11.3 A separate bid for the 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer course.

11.4 Break-out of individual trainee cost, training material, travel expenses, and per diem. (SEE ANNEX C)

11.5 One copy of the trainee course syllabus that includes an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Fall Protection Competent Person course.

11.6 One copy of the trainee course syllabus to include an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Competent Tower-Rescuer course.

11.7 One copy of the trainee training manual for competent person training.

11.8 One copy of the trainee training manual for competent tower-rescuer.

11.9 One sample of the certificate-of-completion for the Fall Protection Competent Person course.

11.10 One sample of the certificate-of-completion for the Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer course.

11.11 Company info:

11.11.1 Name

11.11.2 Mailing address

11.11.3 Point of contact

11.11.4 Phone number

11.11.5 Email address

11.11.6 Website

11.11.7 Company History

11.12 Professional Reference: Include references from the tower industry:

11.12.1 Name of Organization

11.12.2 Name of POC

11.12.3 Email for POC

11.12.4 Phone number for POC

11.12.5 Letters of reference may be accepted in lieu of 10.1.3 - 10.1.4.

12.0 Deliverables:

12.1 The contractor shall provide all training materials to be used in the course, including instructor lesson plans, student handouts, references, charts, manuals, tests, audiovisual aids, and training equipment.

12.2 A draft of the course developed for this PWS shall be submitted to the COR for review and comment not later than thirty (30) days after contract award. The contractor shall revise the draft in accordance with written comments and discussions with the COR.

12.3 The contractor shall submit the final course program of study, to include instructor lesson plans, student handouts, charts, manuals, test, audiovisual aids, and descriptions of training materials and equipment, to the COR for review and acceptance not later than sixty (60) days after contract award. The contractor shall not provide any instruction until confirmation has been received from the COR which indicates the course content and presentation materials have been approved. The contract instructors shall ensure any subsequent NCTAMS LANT Detachment Cutler-approved changes to the program of study are incorporated into the lesson plans and any corresponding materials provided to the students.

12.4 Include with bid submission one copy of the course syllabus that includes an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Fall Protection Competent Person Course.

12.5 Include with bid submission one copy of the course syllabus to include an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Competent Tower-Rescuer Course.

12.6 Include with bid submission one copy of the trainee training manual for Fall Protection Competent Person training.

12.7 Include with bid submission, one copy of the trainee training manual for Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer.

12.8 Present to each trainee/student on the first day of training a course syllabus (not an outline) that includes an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Fall Protection Competent Person course.

12.9 Present to each trainee/student on the first day of training a course syllabus (not an outline) to include an hourly schedule of detailed course material for the Competent Tower-Rescuer Course.

12.10 Present to each trainee/student on the first day of training a copy of the trainee training manual for Fall Protection Competent Person training.

12.11 Present to each trainee/student on the first day of training a copy of the trainee training manual for Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer.

12.12 NLT five days after course completion, present a certificate-of-completion/qualification to each trainee/student person who successfully completes the 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Person training.

12.13 NLT five days after course completion, present a certificate-of-completion/qualification to each person who successfully completes the 40-hour Fall Protection Competent Tower-Rescuer training.

12.14 The student attendance roster with grades shall be sent via email (either in the body of an email or as an attachment) to the COR at the conclusion of the course.

12.15 The contractor will submit a course completion report to the COR within fifteen (15) days after the end of each class convening. The report shall include, at a minimum:

13.0 Government Resources:

13.1 A conference room for in-the-seat instruction.

13.2 A large in door area for orientations and safety briefing, etc.

13.3 DET Cutler has two sets of equipment; one set for training, and another set for an actual rescue. Each set is sufficiently stocked to provide rope rescue from a height of 1000 feet using both a primary and a secondary rope rescue system. Each set consists of the following:

13.3.1 Ropes (1/2” x 300’)

13.3.2 Pass through anchor straps

13.3.3 Connectors (steel and aluminum)

13.3.4 Abrasion pads

13.3.5 Pulleys

13.3.6 Connectors (Carabiners)

13.3.7 I’D self-braking descenders

13.3.8 540 descenders

13.3.9 Z-rigs

13.3.10 4:1 (Jags)

13.3.11 Equipment inventory also includes a tripod w/winch and a stretcher.

13.4 DET Cutler will provide PPE to trainees. Standard equipment issue includes:

13.4.1 Full body tower climbing and rescue harness

13.4.2 Positioning lanyard (grillon)

13.4.3 Fall arrest lanyard

13.4.4 Lad-saf cable sleeve

13.4.5 Carabiners

13.4.6 Helmet with chin strap

13.4.7 Gloves

14.0 Instructor Grooming Standards and Decorum:

14.1 The morale and motivation of student and instructional personnel must be maintained at a high level to ensure a favorable learning environment. Contract instructors shall conduct themselves as though they were teaching students in any public high school or place of higher learning (i.e., college, university, technical school). Speech, gestures, photos, videos, etc. which might be construed by a reasonable person to be offensive may result in a formal complaint against a contract instructor. If the infraction is deemed to be egregious, the Course Supervisor or COR may decide to immediately suspend instructor duties of the offending instructor. In the event a contract instructor is suspended from instructor duties, the Contract Manager will be immediately notified and the contractor will have 24 hours to replace the instructor.

14.2 COMPLAINTS AND REMOVAL OF INSTRUCTOR

14.2.1 In the event that a complaint is made regarding the conduct of contractor personnel, the local Course Coordinator shall immediately notify the COR and Course Supervisor. The COR will notify the Contract Manager. In situations in which student safety is threatened, the Government is empowered to immediately take appropriate steps to mitigate the situation, to include relieving contract instructors of instructor duty.

14.2.2 The Contract Manager, in conjunction with the COR and Course Supervisor, will investigate complaints made against contract instructors. If the results of the investigation prove the complaint(s) to be valid, the Contract Manager shall have a maximum of three (3) working days to propose a corrective plan for resolving the matter and preventing future similar occurrences. This plan shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR. In the event that the Government deems the corrective plan insufficient for resolution of the problem, a written response to the Contractor Manager shall be provided within three (3) working days.

14.2.3 Instructors may be relieved of instructor duties for poor performance, as determined by the Government.

14.2.4 In the event that an instructor is unable to teach or continue to teach a class for any reason, the contractor shall replace that instructor within twenty-four (24) hours of notification at the contractor’s expense.

15.0 POC’s:

COR – TBD ARO

Contracting Officer – Robert Joas, NCTAMS LANT Contracts Administrator, Robert.p.joas.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-400-9433

16.0 Facility Security and Access Requirements:

16.1 The station is a secure facility and special requirements must be met, adhered to, and maintained in order for initial and continued access.

16.2 Contact COR at least 3 weeks in advance of scheduled training to coordinate and submit visit/access requests.

16.3 All instructors are required to meet unescorted level access requirements.

16.4 Videos and photos are not authorized unless approved by the COR.

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