Attachment 1 - PWS Draft - TVI Course.pdf

PR #: 75110PR250000183

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT – Version 1

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD

Tank Vessel Inspector Course (TVIC) (100282)

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

Dangerous chemicals in bulk, crude oil, and other dangerous liquids tankers are unique vessels with specialized containment, piping, and other systems designed and constructed to minimize risk to the ship, its crew, and to the environment due to the hazards associated with the products they carry. The transport of these dangerous liquids in bulk is regulated by both domestic and international safety standards. In the Past, the USCG has conducted up to 3 classes of each course per year, with no more than 25 students attending each convening.

1.2 SCOPE

The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is to acquire contractor training support services for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Force Command (FC-511). The primary objective of this requirement is to provide technical and administrative training support services for the Tank Vessel Inspector Course (TVIC) (100282).

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The Coast Guard seeks technical and administrative support services for a Tank Vessel Inspector Course to provide specialized training to enhance inspector knowledge about tank vessel design standards, ship operations, special hazards, and USCG Certificate of Compliance Exam procedures through one convening of a five business day course totaling 40 training hours with the USCG teaching 1.5 days of the course for up to 25 students. The resultant contract will include a five year ordering period beginning from the date of award. The place of performance will be located at the successful contractor’s facility, which shall be located no greater than 25 miles of a major port in the Continental United States.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Compliance Documents

The following documents provide specifications, standards, or guidelines that must be complied with in order to meet the requirements of this contract:

1.4.2 Reference Documents

The following documents may be helpful to the Contractor in performing the work described in this document:

1.4.2.1. Certificate of Compliance Form (CG-3585)

1.4.2.2. Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Performance Qualification Standard (PQS)

Workbook

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1.4.2.3. Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Job Aid

1.4.2.4. Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Training Aid

1.4.2.5. Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTP)

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

This contract includes a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) at PWS 8.0. The PRS plays an integral role in the administration of the contract. In addition to any applicable inspection clauses or other related terms and conditions contained in the contract, the PRS must serve as a primary tool for inspection and acceptance of services as facilitated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Evaluation of the Contractor’s overall performance must be in accordance with the performance standards set forth in the PRS, and will be conducted by the COR. The PRS constitutes a material aspect of the contract and will not be changed or otherwise modified without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

The Contractor shall provide training and related support services needed to accomplish one course of the Tank Vessel Inspector Course which is designed to provide USCG personnel specialized training to enhance knowledge about inert gas systems, oil and chemical tank vessel design standards, ship operations, hazards and a general overview of the tasks performed by USCG Port State Control Officers during USCG Certificate of Compliance inspections on Chemical and Tank Vessels. However, this class is not intended to cover every element of the Foreign Chemical Tank Vessel or Foreign Tank Vessel Examiner PQS or teach an inspector/examiner how to conduct a COC exam in its entirety.

2.1 Course Structure. The Contractor shall structure the course to provide instruction in a one week (five business days, 40-hour training) class ensuring the following conditions are met:

2.1.1. Each one week (five working day, 40-hour training) class may be attended by up to 25 students. The USCG will provide the course roster to the contractor within 30 days of scheduled course convening.

2.1.2. The Contractor shall provide break periods not to exceed five (5) minutes every training hour. The Contractor may combine two breaks to provide break periods not to exceed ten (10) minutes every two (2) hours.

2.1.3. The contractor shall provide for review and approval a Tank Vessel Inspection Training Course Curriculum and maintain annual curriculum updates. (Draft course curriculum shall be submitted with contract proposal.)

2.2 Training Objectives. The course shall provide a comprehensive overview of foreign chemical tank vessels and foreign tank vessels (chemical/oil/product) and a general overview of the tasks performed by the Coast Guard Foreign Tank and Foreign Chemical Tank Vessel Examiners. Following the course, the students must be able to:

2.2.1. Specify the reasons for inerting and explain the principles behind inert gas systems;

2.2.2. Describe the standard components of an inert gas system; (i.e. flue gas, inert gas generator and nitrogen generator as specified in the FSS Code CH15, 2.1.2;

2.2.3. Describe the operation of the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System required by MARPOL Annex I/31 and methods for calibration and testing;

2.2.4. Explain international and domestic liquefied inert gas system design and construction requirements in accordance with the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), and 46 CFR 32.53;

2.2.5. Describe the purpose and standard components of crude oil wash systems;

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2.2.6. Explain the international and domestic crude oil wash system design and construction requirements in accordance with the International Conventions for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and 33 CFR 157;

2.2.7. Define chemical tank vessel terminology in accordance with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;

2.2.8. Understand chemical properties and cargo compatibility;

2.2.9. Identify the specific hazards as well as the safe and pollution free handling of dangerous chemicals, Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS) for oil tank vessels and chemical tank vessels;

2.2.10. Explain operational, vessel construction and equipment requirements associated with the various dangerous chemicals and NLS listed in chapter 17 and 18 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and Table 1 and 2 from 46 CFR Part 153 carried in bulk on chemical tank vessels.

2.3 Training Requirements. The Contractor shall cover the following topics in support of the course objectives PWS 2.2: The below topics do not need to be covered sequentially, but the Contractor is responsible for ensuring all topics are adequately covered to meet the course objectives.

2.3.1. Provide training to ensure students have a full understanding of the purpose, the required use aboard ships carrying flammable cargoes, different types of inert gas systems, components and arrangements including audible and visual alarms and shutdowns. (flue gas, inert gas generator and nitrogen generator as specified in SOLAS and the FSS Code.

2.3.2. Provide training to ensure students have a full understanding of standard chemical vessel terminology as defined in the IBC code, MARPOL, SOLAS, 33 and 46 CFR.

The training shall focus on, but not be limited to, the following terms:

2.3.2.1. Oil tanker

2.3.2.2. Product tanker

2.3.2.3. Chemical tanker

2.3.2.4. NLS tanker

2.3.2.5. NLS

2.3.2.6. Dangerous chemicals

2.3.2.7. Cargo area

2.3.2.8. Cargo pump room

2.3.2.9. Explosive/flammability limits/range

2.3.2.10. Type 1 ship

2.3.2.11. Type 2 ship

2.3.2.12. Type 3 ship

2.3.2.13. Independent tank

2.3.2.14. Gravity tank

2.3.2.15. Pressure tank

2.3.2.16. Restricted temperature-measuring device

2.3.2.17. Close temperature-measuring device

2.3.2.18. Open tank venting system

2.3.2.19. Controlled tank venting system

2.3.2.20. Pressure/vacuum valves

2.3.2.21. Control of void and cargo tank atmospheres to include inerting, padding, drying, and ventilation

2.3.2.22. Hazardous locations

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2.3.2.23. Electrical bonding

2.3.2.24. Cargo segregation

2.3.2.25. Confined spaces on oil and chemical tank vessels

2.3.2.26. Gauging to include open device, restricted device, and closed device

2.3.2.27. Breadth (B)

2.3.2.28. Cargo Inhibitor

2.3.2.29. Cargo sample stowage space

2.3.2.30. Pollution category to include X, Y, Z and OS

2.3.2.31. Overflow control

2.3.2.32. Tripartite agreement

2.3.2.33. Prewash

2.3.2.34. Cargo containment system

2.3.2.35. Certificate of Protection

2.3.2.36. SOLAS (applicability)

2.3.2.37. IBC Code (applicability)

2.3.2.38. BCH Code (applicability)

2.3.2.39. MARPOL, Annex I and Annex II (applicability)

2.3.2.40. 46 CFR 153 (applicability to foreign vessels)

2.3.2.41. 46 CFR Subpart D (applicability to foreign vessels)

2.3.2.42. FSS Code, Chapter 15 (applicability)

2.3.3. Provide training so students can successfully apply 46 CFR, SOLAS, MARPOL, FSS Code and chapter 17 and 18 of the IBC code to determine and understand the minimum operational, vessel construction & equipment requirements associated with the various dangerous bulk liquids, and chemical and NLS cargoes that tank vessels are authorized to carry. The training shall consist of, but not limited to the following areas:

2.3.3.1. Oil discharge monitoring and control system

2.3.3.2. Vapor control system

2.3.3.3. High/low vapor pressure protection

2.3.3.4. Tank liquid high level and overfill protection

2.3.3.5. Fixed /portable vapor detection instruments

2.3.3.6. Cargo sample stowage requirements

2.3.3.7. Cargo segregation

2.3.3.8. Cargo containment

2.3.3.9. Cargo transfer systems

2.3.3.10. Cargo temperature control

2.3.3.11. Cargo tank venting and arrangements

2.3.3.12. Environmental Controls

2.3.3.13. Electrical Installations

2.3.3.14. Fire protection and fire extinction to include water spray system, fixed deck foam system and additional personal firefighting equipment

2.3.3.15. Lifeboats for cargo specific requirements

2.3.3.16. Mechanical ventilation in cargo area

2.3.3.17. Instrumentation

2.3.3.18. Personnel protection

2.3.3.19. Emergency equipment

2.3.3.20. Operational requirements

2.3.3.21. Cargo pump room

2.3.3.22. Difference between and when to use chapter 17 and 18 of the IBC code

2.3.3.23. Special requirements for specific cargoes as listed in chapter 15 of the

IBC code

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2.3.3. Provide training to familiarize students on the specific hazards as well as the safe and pollution free handling of dangerous chemicals and NLS.

2.3.3.1. Address the various temperature, flammability, and toxicity hazards associated with the cargoes.

2.3.3.2. Explain the personnel hazards associated with cargo leaks.

2.3.3.3. Address the list of cargoes not authorized for bulk liquid carriage in

U.S. waters.

2.3.3.4. Address the purpose and requirements for a Prewash as required in MARPOL, Annex II.

2.3.3.5. Address the control of NLS cargo residue discharges per MARPOL, Annex II.

2.3.4. Provide training on the various international and domestic certificates, manuals, & books required for domestic and foreign chemical tank vessels. This training shall include applicability, purpose, period of validity, and required content, such as but not limited to:

2.3.4.1. Oil Record Book (Part 2)

2.3.4.2. IOPP Form B

2.3.4.3. Inert Gas manual

2.3.4.4. International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious

Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Certificate);

2.3.4.5. International Certificate of Fitness (both IBC & BCH);

2.3.4.6. Procedures and Arrangements Manual;

2.3.4.7. Cargo Record Book;

2.3.4.8. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan / Shipboard Marine Pollution

Emergency Plan

2.3.4.9. Certificate of Protection

2.3.4.10. Cargo/ballast operations manuals

2.3.5. Provide training in the requirements contained in 46 CFR Part 153, that exceed the

IBC Code, for vessels that wish to carry alkylene oxide or any cargo whose vapor pressure exceeds 100 kPa absolute at 37.8C.

2.3.6. Explain how to carry out common tests and examinations associated with typical cargo systems and associated controls to verify the systems are operating properly.

2.3.7. An actual ship visit is not required; however in addition to the hands on experience with a cargo/vessel operation simulator, the Contractor must supplement lectures and presentations with detailed pictures (slides) showing systems, piping, instrumentation, certificates, etc. and conduct cargo compatibility exercises. Pictures showing normal and abnormal operations are especially useful.

2.4. Course Materials/Supplies. The contractor shall provide a course workbook (Student

Guide) for each student and a master instructor workbook (Instructor Guide) for each of the contractor’s instructors. A copy of the SG and IG will be provided to the COR/CG Program Manager Rep (CVC-2), and Coast Guard Observer. Supporting material such as handouts, slides, PowerPoint presentations, and other instructional material shall be included in the workbooks. The workbooks shall be presented in a three-ring binder, with titled dividers separating each section. The contractor shall

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furnish materials necessary for organization of training materials (binders), name plates, pencils, scratch paper, and any consumable classroom materials. In addition the Contractor shall provide each student with a personal, take-home copy of the following:

2.4.1. The current edition of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code).

2.4.2. The current edition of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)

2.4.3. The current edition of 46 CFR Parts 1-40, or a printed copy of the sections relating to inert gas systems and covered during the course

2.4.4. The current edition of 33 CFR Parts 125 to 199, or a printed copy of the sections on crude oil wash systems covered during the course

2.4.5. The current edition of 46 CFR Parts 140-155, or a printed copy of Parts 153.

2.5. Training Facilities. The contractor shall:

2.5.1. Provide a classroom facility with the following:

2.5.1.1. Capable of accommodating a minimum of twenty five (25) students.

2.5.1.2. Free from external noise and distractions.

2.5.1.3. Appropriate access to male and female restroom facilities.

2.5.1.4. Outfitted with instructional support equipment necessary to deliver course material. A cargo/vessel simulator is required to reinforce classroom-learning objectives. The intent is not for the students to learn a particular software system or how to be cargo operators but to enhance the learning environment and increase retention by (1) providing an opportunity for them to appreciate various cargo operations & operator concerns, (2) associate equipment/systems with their proper names and (3) be able to recognize when and what type of questions to ask during COC examinations. The curriculum required by PWS 2.1.3. shall identify which objectives are being met during simulator use.

2.5.2. Be responsible for setting up the training facility, arranging furniture as necessary, laying out participant materials, and preparing equipment and instructor aids.

2.5.3. Facilitate availability of parking spaces for students with vehicles.

2.6. Course Assessment and Evaluation.

2.6.1. Assessments. All course attendees shall be assessed either during or at the end of the course to demonstrate they meet the course objectives and to receive feedback on their performance. Performance should be evaluated with the highest degree of training fidelity as possible.

2.6.2. The Contractor shall prepare three vessel examination related assessment scenarios to assess the knowledge gained by course attendees in tank vessel terminology, and operational, vessel construction and equipment requirements making sure each objective is covered in at least one of the scenarios.

2.6.1.1. These assessments shall be completed in groups of not more than four

(similar to that of an examination team). The Contractor should ensure each group contains an appropriate mix of vessel inspection experience.

2.6.1.2. Each assessment scenario should take no more than 1 hour to complete.

Groups should be scored using a Go/No Go evaluation standard for each scenario. Any changes to the assessments shall be approved by the COR/CG Program Manager Rep (CG-CVC-2).

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include the Contractor’s plan for groups that do not pass an assessment scenario. Any changes to the assessments shall be approved by the COR/CG Program Manager Rep (CG-CVC-2).

2.6.1.4. The contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the outcome of the assessments with recommendations for changes/ and or additions.

2.6.3. Level 1 Evaluation.

2.6.3.1. The Contractor shall provide a structured student course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants for each section of the course. The questionnaires 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 instructor personnel.

2.6.3.2. The evaluation shall be initially submitted with the project plan and approved by the COR. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR/CG Program manager Representative.

2.6.3.3. The Contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the Level 1 evaluations with recommendations for course enhancement not later than thirty (30) days to the COR after the end of each course.

2.6.3.4. Auditor(s)/Evaluator(s). The government may send auditors and/or observers to the facility during course sessions to evaluate the Contractor's performance in meeting the course objectives and the other requirements of this PWS.

2.7. COURSE CERTIFICATES. The Contractor Shall:

2.7.1. Provide certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of the course. The certificate shall include official logos for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S.

Department of Homeland Security. The certificates shall also include, at a minimum, the course title, date of completion and signatures of the contractor’s Director of Training (or equivalent) and the contractor’s instructor. The Contractor shall provide certificates of course attendance to all other attendees.

2.7.2. Provide to the COR/CG Program Representative a consolidated list of the students who successfully completed course no later than ten (10) business days after the course ends.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 Qualified Personnel

The Contractor must provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this

PWS.

3.2 Key Personnel

Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer no less than 30 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes must possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor must not replace Key Contractor personnel without approval from the Contracting Officer. The following Contractor personnel are designated as Key for this requirement. Note:

The Government may designate additional Contractor personnel as Key at the time of award.

The following personnel are designated as key personnel: Project Manager (PWS 3.3.) and Instructors (PWS 3.5.).

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3.3 Project Manager

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this contract. The Project Manager is further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 3.2.). The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the KO and 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 as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this contract. The Project Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English with fluency. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Project Manager without prior acknowledgement from the KO.

3.3.1 The Project Manager shall be available to the COR via telephone between the hours of

0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday, and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 24 hours of notification.

3.4 Technical.

College degree and three years of experience in the development of maritime training course/simulation material. Four years of related chemical /tank vessel shipboard and/or industry work experience may be substituted for a college degree.

3.5 Instructor(s).

College degree and two years of experience teaching maritime training courses. Four years of related work experience may be substituted for a college degree. Must also meet the requirements of a Qualified Instructor as described in Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 19-14. NVIC 19.-14 is available at:

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/nvic.asp. The name of all instructors and their resumes shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. Instructors are further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 3.2.).

3.6. Employee Identification

3.6.1 Contractor employees visiting Government facilities must wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees must comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees must identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

3.6.2. Contractor employees working on-site at Government facilities must wear a Government issued identification badge. All Contractor employees must identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent (in meetings, when answering Government telephones, in e-mail messages, etc.) and display the Government issued badge in plain view above the waist at all times.

3.7 Employee Conduct

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3.8 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons

The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons.

Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

4.1. Professional Appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall present a professional appearance at all times and their conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the United States, the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard. If the Government feels there is a problem with a Contractor’s appearance; the issue will be brought to the attention of the KO who will report the issue to the Contractor.

4.1 SECURITY

Contractor access to classified information is not currently required under this PWS. However, the Government at a later date may require all Contractor personnel to have Secret clearances.

Accordingly, all Contractor employees provided for this requirement must be eligible for a Secret Clearance.

4.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is a one-year base period with four one-year option periods as follows:

Base Period March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026 Option Period One March 2, 2026 through March 2, 2027 Option Period Two March 3, 2027 through March 3, 2028 Option Period Three March 4, 2028 through March 4, 2029 Option Period Four March 5, 2029 through March 5, 2030

4.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The primary place of performance will be the Contractor’s facilities. The Contractor’s facility shall be located no greater than 25 miles from a major port in the Continental United States.

The Contractor’s facility and any facilities used by the Contractor to provide training to U.S.

Coast Guard personnel shall comply with all applicable OSHA requirements ( 29 CFR Part 1910) and have adequate sanitary facilities (male and female restrooms), lighting for training, and heating and cooling. Lodging and meals on site or in the immediate vicinity are required to minimize logistics and additional travel time.

4.4 HOURS OF INSTRUCTRION

The Contractor shall convene courses between the hours of 0800 and 1700 local time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

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4.5 TRAVEL

Contractor travel must not be required for this requirement.

4.6 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

The Contractor must attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer and the COR no later than five business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Post Award Conference, which will be chaired by the Contracting Officer, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this contract and review the Contractor's draft project plan. The Post Award Conference will be held at the Government’s facility, located at the Government’s facilities or via teleconference.

4.7 PROJECT PLAN

The Contractor must provide a draft Project Plan at the Post Award Conference for Government review and comment. The plan, at a minimum, must include: (a) list of work to be performed;(b) project schedule; (c) description of intended results; (d) role of key personnel, if applicable and

(e) how quality of service (project) will be maintained throughout life of contract. The Contractor must provide a final Project Plan to the COR not later than 10 business days after the Post Award Conference.

4.8 PROGRESS REPORTS

The Project Manager must provide monthly progress report to the Contracting Officer, COR, and CG Program Manager Rep (CVC-2) via electronic mail no later than 30 days after the completion of each course convening. This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work preformed and ana ssessment of technical progress, schedule status, and any Contractor concernes, lessons learned from the previous course, and recommendations for innovative improvements.

4.9 PROGRESS MEETINGS

The Project Manager must meet with the COR and CG Program Manager Rep (CVC-2) as necessary to discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings may take place via teleconference.

4.10 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with DHS workstations (Microsoft Office Applications).

4.11 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Contractor developed processes, procedures, curriculum, and other forms of intellectual property first developed under this contract shall be considered Government property. All documentation, photography, and electronic data and information collected by the Contractor and entered into or generated in support of this contract shall be considered Government property, and shall be returned to the Government at the end of the performance period.The Government reserves the right to video-tape/film any or all of the USCG lessons.

4.12 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this PWS.

Contractor employees must safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

4.13 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, they must ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have equal access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that enjoyed by non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public.

All EIT deliverables within this work statement shall comply with the applicable technical and functional performance criteria of Section 508 unless exempt. Specifically, the following applicable standards have been identified:

36 CFR 1194.21 – Software Applications and Operating Systems, applies to all EIT software applications and operating systems procured or developed under this work statement including but not limited to GOTS and COTS software. In addition, this standard is to be applied to Web-based applications when needed to fulfill the functional performance criteria. This standard also applies to some Web based applications as described within 36 CFR 1194.22.

36 CFR 1194.22 – Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications, applies to all Web-based deliverables, including documentation and reports procured or developed under this work statement. When any Web application uses a dynamic (non-static) interface, embeds custom user control(s), embeds video or multimedia, uses proprietary or technical approaches such as, but not limited to, Flash or Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX) then “1194.21 Software” standards also apply to fulfill functional performance criteria.

36 CFR 1194.24 – Video and Multimedia Products, applies to all video and multimedia products that are procured or developed under this work statement. Any video or multimedia presentation shall also comply with the software standards (1194.21) when the presentation is through the use of a Web or Software application interface having user controls available.

36 CFR 1194.31 – Functional Performance Criteria, applies to all EIT deliverables regardless of delivery method. All EIT deliverable shall use technical standards, regardless of technology, to fulfill the functional performance criteria.

36 CFR 1194.41 – Information Documentation and Support, applies to all documents, reports, as well as help and support services. To ensure that documents and reports fulfill the required “1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria”, they shall comply with the technical standard associated with Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications at a minimum. In addition, any help or support provided in this work statement that offer telephone support, such as, but not limited to, a help desk shall have the ability to transmit and receive messages using

TTY.

Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the COR and determination will be made in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2.

36 CFR 1194.2(b) – (COTS/GOTS products), When procuring a product, each agency shall procure products which comply with the provisions in this part when such products are available in the commercial marketplace or when such products are developed in response to a Government solicitation. Agencies cannot claim a product as a whole is not commercially available because no product in the marketplace meets all the standards. If products are

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commercially available that meets some but not all of the standards, the agency must procure the product that best meets the standards.

When applying this standard, all procurements of EIT shall have documentation of market research that identify a list of products or services that first meet the agency business needs, and from that list of products or services, an analysis that the selected product met more of the accessibility requirements than the non- selected products as required by FAR 39.2. Any selection of a product or service that meets less accessibility standards due to a significant difficulty or expense shall only be permitted under an undue burden claim and requires approval from the DHS Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) in accordance with DHS

MD 4010.2.

36 CFR 1194.3(b) – Incidental to Contract, all EIT that is exclusively owned and used by the contractor to fulfill this work statement does not require compliance with Section 508. This exception does not apply to any EIT deliverable, service or item that will be used by any Federal employee(s) or member(s) of the public. This exception only applies to those contractors assigned to fulfill the obligations of this work statement and for the purposes of this requirement, are not considered members of the public.

4.14 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise disclosed, he or she does not have any organizational conflict of interest, which is defined as a situation in which the nature of work under a government contract and a contractor’s organizational, financial, contractual or otherinterests are such that: Award of the contract may result in an unfair competitive advantage; or the contractor’s objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired.

The contractor agrees that if after award he or she discovers an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest with respect to this contract, he or she shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the contracting officer which shall include a description of the action which the contractor has taken or intends to take to eliminate or neutralize the conflict. The government may, however, terminate the contract for the convenience of the government if it would be in the best interest of the government.

In the event the contractor was aware of an organizational conflict of interest before the award of this contract and intentionally did not disclose the conflict to the contracting officer, the government may terminate the contract for default.

The provisions of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts and consulting agreement wherein the work to be performed is similar to the service provided to the Government by the prime contractor. The contractor shall include in such subcontracts and consulting agreements any necessary provisions to eliminate or neutralize organizational conflicts of interest.

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5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. The Government will provide the following resources necessary to perform the Contractor services, unless specifically stated otherwise in this performance work statement.

5.1. The government will provide copies of the relevant references cited at the Kick-Off meeting.

5.2. The Government may send auditors and/or observers to the facility during course sessions to evaluate the Contractor’s performance in meeting the course objectives and the other requirements of this PWS.

5.3. Class Schedule and Roster. The COR/CG Program Manager will coordinate class schedule(s) and course roster to the Contractor no later than thirty (30) days prior to each course convening. Each class will consist of no more than twenty (25) students. Typically, these students will not have attended prior chemical or tank vessel training. Occasionally the USCG may send a program auditor(s) to sit in on the course. These personnel will not be considered students & will not count against the number of course participants.

5.4. The Contractor shall use Government furnished information only for the performance of work under this contract. At the end of contract performance or in the event of termination, the Contractor shall return all GFR to the Government.

6.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor must furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in this PWS.

7.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

7.1. The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor may have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

7.2. All other review times and schedules for deliverables must be agreed upon by the parties based on the final approved Project Plan. The Contractor must be responsible for timely delivery to Government personnel in the agreed upon review chain, at each stage of the review.

The Contractor must work with personnel reviewing the deliverables to assure that the established schedule is maintained.

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8.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor must consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items in italics are deliverables or events that must be reviewed and/or approved by the COR prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this PWS.

SOW DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY

1 4.7. Draft Project Plan Submitted with Proposal

2 2.1.3. Draft Course Curriculum Submitted with Proposal

3 4.7. Final Contractor Project Plan Not later than ten (10) business days after Kick-Off Meeting.

4 2.1.3. Final Course Curriculum Not later than ten (10) business days after Kick-Off Meeting.

5 2.1.3. Annual Amended/Updated Course Curriculum

Not later than ten (10) business days after the establishment of the first Task Order of each ordering period.

6 2.7. Course Certificates Presented to personnel at the conclusion of each convening.

7 4.12.

2.7.2.

Progress Reports with consolidated list of students who successfully completed course.

Not later than thirty (30) business days after the conclusion of each course convening.

8 2.6.2. Consolidated Report of the Assessment(s) with Recommendations.

Not later than thirty (30) business days after the conclusion of each course convening.

9 2.6.3. Consolidated report of the Level 1 Evaluations with Recommendations

Not later than thirty (30) business days after the conclusion of each course convening.

Updated 6/24/15

9.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS).

The PRS establishes key elements of Contractor performance that represent “mission essential” service requirements, which are identified in the table below in the “Service Output” column. The “Performance Objective” column represents the standard against which Contractor performance will be measured in relation to accomplishment of the corresponding service output. The performance objective or “standard” describes the minimum acceptable level of service by the Contractor for satisfactory performance. The “Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)” column displays the maximum allowable deviation from the performance objective, which, if exceeded, evokes the negative incentive specified in the table below.

CONTRACTOR TRAINING & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE TANK VESSEL INSPECTOR COURSE: 250540

Objectives Required Service Performance Standard Surveillance Method

Timely receipt of all deliverables.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing deliverables in accordance with the schedule outlined in this task order. (PWS 8.0)

No deliverable is more than one business day overdue (unless Government causes delay)

100% COR/PM

Surveillance

Qualified and Prepared Instructors

The Contractor has prepared instructors and materials for the course as described in PWS 2.0 Requirements. Contractor personnel assigned to teach the course shall demonstrate instructional expertise as described in

PWS 4.2.

The Contractor shall achieve an average score of 4 (on a scale of 1 to 5) or higher on the Level 1 Evaluations (course instructor section). The course auditors will evaluate the instructor and review all material provided to students to ensure that PWS requirements are met.

100% COR/TM

Surveillance, 100% Auditor Surveillance

Updated 6/24/15

CONTRACTOR TRAINING & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE TANK VESSEL INSPECTOR COURSE: 250540

Objectives Required Service Performance Standard Surveillance Method

Course Content Meets Training Objectives

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the course content meets all training objectives in accordance with PWS 2.0 Requirements. The training objectives should be taught in a manner that ensures student understanding and knowledge retention.

The Contractor shall achieve an average score of 4 (on a scale of 1 to 5) or higher on the Level 1 Evaluations (quality of course section). The course auditor will evaluate the course material to ensure all training objectives are met.

100% COR/TM

Surveillance, 100% Auditor Surveillance

10.0. GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS.

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative KO Contracting Officer USCG United States Coast Guard PSCO Port State Control Officer TVIC Tank Vessel Inspector Course FTVE PQS Foreign Tank Vessel Examiner Performance Qualification Standard FCTE PQS Foreign Chemical Tanker Examiner Performance Qualification Standard TPM Technical Project Manager, a Government employee USCG United States Coast Guard IGS Inert Gas System CFR Code of Federal Regulations SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea FSS Code International Code for Fire Safety Systems IBC Code International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978 MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978 CVC Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance