Attachment III CNC Statement of Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMPUTER NUMERIC CONTROL OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION/SUBJECT

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Terre Haute, Indiana intends to make a single award to (one 2 - 4-year college or educational institution) a responsible entity for the provisions of a Contracted Vocational Training Computer Numeric Control (CNC) program for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Terre Haute located in Terre Haute, Indiana. The successful educational institution shall be accredited by the State Colleges and University system. The successful completion of the training program must qualify inmates for at least entry-level employment in a CNC specified field upon release. The awarded contract will be for up to 10 participants. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will provide transportation to the awarded college or educational institution within a 20-mile radius of FCC Terre Haute.

SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

The BOP has a requirement to offer inmates at the Federal Prison Camp opportunities for improvement to their educational levels and workplace skills while incarcerated. This contract is for the purpose of providing a Computer Numeric Control program to the incarcerated students at FCC Terre Haute. The purpose of the classes is to train students for careers in the workforce.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Occupational training instruction will be performed at the awardee's accredited institution or facility. Skills will be demonstrated and performed utilizing the contractor's CNC lathe and mill under the contractor's direction.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will make available, on a nondiscriminatory basis, Computer Numeric Control courses consistent with the requirements of this solicitation. The rules and procedures of FCC Terre Haute and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract will be adhered to.

The manner and method in performing the tasks outlined in the statement of work are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with accepted professional standards and the methods and guidelines referenced above.

The Contractor shall provide pre-approved and qualified personnel to act as substitute teachers in the event of a scheduled instructor’s absence.

The curriculum for Computer Numeric Control must include both classroom instruction and laboratory activities, as well as allowing for the inclusion of live-work projects.

The Contractor and the employees hired by the Contractor will be skilled in interpersonal communications and relations, group dynamics, counseling, and in one-on-one assistance for adults. In addition, the Contractor and its instructors must review skills, assess student development and make recommendations for improvements.

The Contractor will check and monitor attendance of inmate students daily. The Contractor’s instructors will report absences and infractions of institution policies to the program coordinator.

The Contractor will ensure that instruction in each program area includes those components that will lead to successful completion of that course. Certificates of Completion for each course will be awarded to each student upon successful completion.

The Contractor shall not be a self-employed individual or individual employed by a post-secondary institution.

The contract must be between FCC Terre Haute and a post-secondary institution, vocational training school or industry-based school.

ACADEMIC, EXPERIENCE AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will be in possession of certifiable professional Computer Numeric Control training credentials. Verification will be included in the bid packet.

The Contractor must be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. If required for employment, certification tests from outside organizations may be administered to individual participants upon completion of a specific occupational education program. However, the individual skill competency certification will not replace the training program's overall accreditation. The occupational education program must lead to a certificate of completion, qualifying participants for at least an entry-level position of employment.

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor will provide the following supplies, equipment, and curriculum materials:

(1) textbooks, supplies, and equipment necessary for course instruction; (2) All materials, tools, and any other equipment needed or utilized for hands-on training and instruction.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Contractor will provide instruction and testing for Computer Numeric Control Training in accordance with Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 5353.01, Occupational Education Programs, and Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 5300.21, Education, Training and Leisure Time Program Standards.

The Contractor shall supply the documentation, assistance, and funds for the acquisition of all NIMS certifications received (following successful completion of written and hands-on testing) as well as the eligibility to have 12 credit hours earned, if the participating student desires to transfer into the academic machining.

20 - 40 percent of the curriculum's competencies must be hands-on replication of the actual work environment. Application of hands-on work must be occupational in nature.

Marketable programs shall offer participants the opportunity to gain in-demand skills in a Computer Numeric Control occupation, industry, or trade. The marketable program must qualify graduates for at least an entry-level position in Computer Numeric Control. As a precondition of the quote for the contract, the contractor shall specify in writing to the SOE the position(s) of employment for which inmate graduates will be eligible to apply.

The Supervisor of Education shall determine the minimum and maximum number of enrollments. Instructors for the contractor are responsible for the maintenance of transcripts, student attendance records, statistics, and certification records.

The Contractor will provide a written curriculum which establishes measurable behavioral objectives and procedures. The curriculum must include clear criteria which establish minimum expectations for program completion, provisions for the assessment of student progress, must identify the hands-on competencies and must require the students to demonstrate them.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The Contractor must agree to adhere to all regulations prescribed by FCC Terre Haute for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The custody of federal inmates remains a primary responsibility of the designated facility.

The Contractor shall maintain records on each student which include registration/enrollment status, attendance, academic progress/standing, completion and withdrawal data, and inform the SOE or employees designated by the SOE, of issues or concerns in a timely manner. In addition, the Contractor shall designate an individual to provide the SOE with enrollment information, establish and coordinate program requirements, and coordinate affairs between the Contractor and the institution.

The SOE will ensure each student can demonstrate basic literacy skill requirements prior to being considered for placement in the program. Qualified students must satisfactorily complete Contractor's placement/ testing requirements prior to being enrolled in the program.

The provision of services under this contract will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. The Contractor will not be responsible for the management of inmates except to ensure that those inmates involved in activities within the Contractor’s scope of work shall abide by all rules, in effect, to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

The Contractor will report any infractions of rules and regulations by any inmate to the SOE at FCC Terre Haute.

POINT OF CONTACT

The Contractor shall provide a Point of Contact (POC) for the delivery of services under this contract. The POC shall have the full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in all matters relating to the daily operation of the contracted services. The Contractor shall designate this individual in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the start date of the contract. The POC shall provide phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and shall handle all issues regarding certificates, and other administrative matters via email to the maximum extent practicable. In the event that pertinent verbal discussions occur, subject discussions shall be confirmed via e-mail, and both parties shall maintain records of subject e-mails.

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES/COMMON LAW EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

Award of this contract is contingent upon FCC, Terre Haute, Indiana's approval to receive Advanced Occupational Education (AOE) funding.

Award of this contract will result in a contractual arrangement only and is not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on product, or the accomplishment of a specific result. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship, and the Contractor will not be subject to government supervision, except for security-related matters. However, Contractor performance shall be monitored.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract will include:

Base Year: Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 12 months from EDOA Option Year 1: 13 months from EDOA through 24 months from EDOA Option Year 2: 25 months from EDOA through 36 months from EDOA Option Year 3: 37 months from EDOA through 48 months from EDOA Option Year 4: 49 months from EDOA through 60 months from EDOA

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

Computer Numeric Control courses will be scheduled during the regular work week. Specific class schedules will be in accordance with the best interests and needs of FCC Terre Haute. The awarded Contractor must be able to begin performance within 30 days after award.

The SOE will be responsible for defining each schedule. These schedules are subject to change based on the variable needs of the institution and the unpredictable nature of the correctional environment. Upon agreement, any changes to the schedules must be coordinated with the Administrative Contract Office assigned under this contract.

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be expected. Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems or other security matters. In the event of an institutional emergency, classes may be delayed or canceled as necessary.

In the event of any absence, the Contractor shall promptly provide notification and reschedule class; in the event of absence exceeding two weeks, the Contractor shall provide replacement coverage by certified personnel. If the Contractor fails to provide coverage, the Government may seek contractual remedy.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

This is a contractual agreement.. All duties outlined in this Statement of Work should be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the Contractor's own field of expertise. Payment shall be based on the accomplishment of specific results, and the results to be obtained shall be entirely within the Contractor's own unsupervised determination. The SOE will periodically evaluate the contractor's performance of the contract.

PAYMENT TERMS

The contractor must provide a means of electronic payment to include bank routing and account number. The contractor shall provide a statement to the FCC Terre Haute Accounting Department which accurately total amount due for services.

Payment terms as specified in FAR 52.212-4(g) apply. The Contractor shall provide an invoice to the FCC Terre Haute Accounting Department which accurately total amount due for services. The due date for making an invoice payment by the designated payment office shall be the 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice, or the government has accepted the services performed by the Contractor. The Contractor can, however, offer discount payment terms for prompt payments as specified in block 12 on the SF 1449 form of this solicitation.

The SOE will be responsible for defining each schedule. The schedule is subject to change based on the variable need of the institution(s) and the unpredictable nature of the correctional environment. Upon agreement, any changes to the schedules must be coordinated with the SOE.