Attachment B - Statement of Work.docx

U.S. Department of Transportation RFQ #693JK322Q0005 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Attachment B – Statement of Work

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Field Course (PHMSA-PL3306) Statement of Work

Updated April 4, 2022

Office of Pipeline Safety – PHP

U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Field Course (PHMSA-PL3306)

1.0 Introduction

The Department of Transportation, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Inspector Training and Qualifications (TQ) Division is responsible for providing economical, timely, state-of-the-art training programs on pipeline safety regulatory requirements and educational opportunities to mission-critical occupations. Specifically, the External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Field Course (PHMSA-PL3306) equips Federal and State pipeline safety inspectors/specialists/engineers with adequate knowledge and tools to perform inspections and safety audits of the nation’s pipelines and pipeline operators, a systems-based pipeline safety training program essential to PHMSA’s mission. With the Office of Pipeline Safety’s continuing responsibility to ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and integrity of the nation’s pipeline systems and ensure the federal pipeline safety regulations are being adhered to, an ECDA course is essential to PHMSA’s mission.

2.0 Objective

The objective of the PHMSA TQ ECDA training program is to provide Federal and State pipeline safety personnel with the most current knowledge and information required to perform inspections of external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) programs. ECDA is an evaluation method for the assessment of external coatings and corrosion on pipelines which is contained within the CFR 49 Part 192 and 195 integrity management regulations. The training will provide Federal and State inspectors with the knowledge of ECDA code requirements, methodologies, criteria, standards requirements, documentation review, and hands-on field training with pipeline inspection equipment used in the performance of indirect inspections for ECDA assessments.

3.0 Definitions

· Subject Matter Expert (SME): Experts in a field of study as it relates to the pipeline industry, such as safety, security, investigations, compliance, regulations, assessments, etc.

· Associate Instructor: Contract and SME instructors for TQ located in cities across the United States.

· Course Manager: Federal PHMSA employee

· CTSB: Critical Task Selection Board

4.0 Tasks & Responsibilities

The tasks provided shall include the following but are not limited to:

· Under the direction of the Course Manager, the Contract Instructor shall provide training (training material and Instructor Guide provided) on the following subjects:

· Close Interval Survey (CIS) Theory

· AC Attenuation Theory

· Alternating Current Voltage Gradient (ACVG) Theory

· Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG) Theory

· Field Demonstration and student coaching with Indirect Inspection Tools

· Severity and Priority Tables

· Plotting Data from Field Testing

· Determining ECDA Regions

· Determining Indication Severity and Priority

· More Restrictive Criteria Discussion

· Direct Examination Activities

· The knowledge and ability to perform all blocks of instruction in the event another instructor is unable to perform their instruction duties to shall include the following:

· Overview of the ECDA Process

· Guided Wave Method

· PHMSA Pipeline Safety Code Requirements Lesson

· The contractor shall provide documentation to verify they possess expert technical knowledge and experience as a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA).

· The contractor shall provide documentation to verify they have knowledge and experience in providing instruction and training to adult students in both classroom and field application environments.

5.0 Deliverables

Under this Statement of Work, the contractor shall provide:

· Instruction for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 students per class.

· A maximum of 35 hours per course to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and associate instructor.

· Responsibility for scheduling time to visit and familiarize themselves with the Cathodic Protection System at TQ Applied Learning Facility and the field and equipment before each class.

· Responsibility for providing the equipment for the following field exercises: close interval survey, AC attenuation, AC voltage gradient, DC voltage gradient. No additional equipment may be permitted on site without written approval from the Government

6.0 Skills and Qualifications of an Ideal Back-up Instructor

Both the instructor and the back-up instructor shall meet the following criteria:

· Ability to implement adult education techniques in a professional classroom environment and in a field demonstration environment using applicable external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) survey tools;

· Experience delivering external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) training;

· Experience in the application and use of the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 49, Part 192 Subpart O and Part 195 Subpart H and Appendix C as they apply to external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) programs on natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline systems;

· Experience in the application and use of NACE standard SP0502-2010 as it applies to external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) programs on natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline systems;

· Experience conduction inspections and evaluations of pipeline corrosion, integrity management, and external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) programs and their application; and

· Experience developing and implementing external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) programs for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators.

7.0 Government Furnished Resources

Course Material TQ shall provide the following materials for the course conduct:

Course Material The Government (TQ) shall provide the following materials for course conduction:

· Training facility

· Eight (8) LCD projectors

· Eight (8) large screens

· Participant Guide for students on PHMSA TQ LMS files (Blackboard)

· Instructor Guide

· Air-conditioned classroom space for all lecture presentations

· Access to a corrosion testing field for ECDA tool demonstrations

· Course supplies for student use

· Any additional materials, other than those provided by PHMSA TQ, must be approved by the Course Manager at least 10 days before the start of class.

Classroom/Training Equipment for Course Development and Revision The Government (TQ) shall provide classroom/training equipment for course revision/development workshops, as necessary. The Contractor may provide approved training materials as needed.

Travel Travel for training courses is cost reimbursable, however, the Contractor may only bill for actual expenses incurred for the period of performance of this requirement.

All travel will be performed and billed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 – Travel costs.

Travel costs will not be included in the evaluation of this firm-fixed price contract.

All travel costs will be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be reimbursed by the Government per the U.S. General Services Administration rates listed in www.gsa.gov. Travel includes airline tickets at the lowest rate available and lodging/M&IE/driving miles etc., per the Federal Travel Regulations. Travel time is not included in this order and will not be reimbursed. Contractors are not eligible for the Government airfare rates. The traveler is required to confirm the class schedule and make airline reservations at a minimum of 35 days in advance of the trip to receive the lowest rate available. In the event of a cancellation, the Contractor will be reimbursed for the airfare to be used towards another tri[ for PHMSA training.

Place of Performance Class presentations will be conducted at the PHMSA TQ classroom, and demonstrations will be held at the adjacent outdoor training field (Applied Learning Facility) located at 3700 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73179.

Period of Performance and Hours of Work The base year period of performance shall be 06/14/2022 – 06/13/2023 with three (3) optional classes. The optional period may consist of four (4) classes between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM, and on the last day from 8:00AM to 11:00AM, Central Standard Time.

The training schedule is subject to change. If changes arise, the delivery of the training will be by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Federal Government.

· The courses shall take place at the following location and dates:

Current Tentative Classes for FY 2022:

06/14/2022 – 06/13/2023 Additional dates for FY 2022 are to be determined

FY23. FY24, & FY25 classes may not happen or will be determined in relation to the Government’s discretion to exercise additional option year.

Period of Performance The base year period of performance shall be twelve months from 06/14/2022 – 06/13/2023. PHMSA anticipates the first class to be conducted during the month of June.

Options In addition, this requirement will provide three (3) twelve (12) month option years to be exercised at the discretion of the United States Federal Government. Each option year shall appear as a separate item (CLIN) in the Contract.

8.0 Invoicing

Only after classes are fully delivered to completion and satisfactory approval of PHMSA can the Contractor invoice the Government. The Contractor shall enter invoices into the DOT/PHMSA Delphi system.

9.0 Contract Type and Award

PHMSA intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for this requirement.

10.0 Security

Contractor Security Requirements and Procedures Any personal date collected and/or used under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act Clause (FAR 52.224-2) (APR 1984). The Contractor is restricted to using Privacy Act information provided by the Government or other Government contractors solely for the purposes authorized by this contract and for no other purpose(s). The Contractor must not provide the information to any other person or entity unless explicitly directed. Each person providing services under this contract must sign a document of understanding stating that he/she understands and will comply with Privacy Act requirements.

11.0 Privacy and Section 508

The Contractor must adhere to Federal Government law and policies, as well as the Department of Transportation and PHMSA Internet development standards and guidelines. These laws and policies include, but are note limited to the Privacy Act of 1974, Section 208 of the E-Government Act, Paper Reduction Act, OMB M-03-22, OMB-M-04-05, OMB Guidance for Federal Public Websites, and Section 508. Test results of scans conducted must be provided as evidence. The DOT Compliance Checklist for Websites will be used to ensure all DOT-mandated polices are followed.

12.0 Sustainability Clause

The Department of Transportation (DOT) developed a Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP) which is designated to enhance the mission of sustainability through cost effective acquisitions. Our goal is to achieve compliance by reducing resource consumption and solid and hazardous waste generation. The SSPP applies to all acquisitions and contracting mechanisms used by PHMSA. Contractors are highly encouraged to supply or use products and services that are environmentally preferable, energy efficient, and contain recycled content or bio-based materials.

13.0 PHMSA Points of Contact

The designated PHMSA points of contact are as follows:

Contracting Officer (CO) The CO has full authority to negotiate, administer, and execute all business matters of the contract. Further, should any changes to the scope, budget, schedule, or any other terms become necessary, only the CO has the authority to amend the contract.

The CO for this contract is: Mr. Tremayne Terry, Tremayne.terry@dot.gov, (202) 366-6942.

Primary & Secondary Contract Specialist (CS) The CS is responsible for the daily administration of this contract. The CS is NOT AUTHORIZED to change the scope, budget, specifications, and terms and conditions as stated in the contract, to make any commitments that otherwise obligate the Government or authorize changes which affect the contract budget, delivery schedule, period of performance, or other terms and conditions.

The Primary CS for this contract is: Mr. Stephen Jones, Stephen.jones@dot.gov, (202) 366-4059.

The Secondary CS for this contract is: Ms. Zalma Ross, zalma.ross.ctr@dot.gov, (202) 366-6673.

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