DRAFT Performance Work Statement.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC)

American Sailing Association (ASA) Certification Training

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. The Government requires training support services to familiarize and certify unit personnel in basic keelboat sailing, basic costal navigation, bareboat cruising, costal navigation, advanced costal cruising, and cruising catamaran type vessels under conditions that they may encounter while sailing in coastal environments.

1.2. The Government estimates minimum of two (2) Courses of Instruction (COI) per year which will prepare Government personnel to qualify for and receive American Sailing Association (ASA) Certifications 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 114.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to secure ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 114 certification courses for Government personnel, and other customized sailing instruction as required at the task order level.

2.2. ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 114 certification training shall maximize activity-based learning by minimizing classroom training and shall typically include a two (2) week practical sailing in the coastal environment. Contractor shall ensure proper procedures are followed in accordance with national and local maritime rules, regulations, and law.

2.3. Contractor shall provide training services, for maritime craft skills, from four (4) to eight (8) Government personnel, per course. After the course, students shall be ASA certified in ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing, ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising, ASA 105 - Coastal Navigation, ASA 106 - Advanced Coastal, and ASA 114 -Cruising Catamaran.

3. SCOPE

3.1. Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment, facilities, and vessels (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to ensure students receive sufficient maritime vessel training and attain the necessary ASA Certifications.

3.2. Contractor shall typically provide a two (2) week COI on ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing, ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising, ASA 105 - Coastal Navigation, ASA 106 - Advanced Coastal Cruising, and One (1) week ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran unless otherwise specified in the Task Order.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. COI shall focus on ASA 101, 103, 104, and 105 during the first week, ASA 106 during the second week, and ASA 114 in the third week. The COI shall typically be conducted from Monday through Friday, no weekends, unless otherwise negotiated at the task order level.

4.2. During the 101, 103-105 portions of the training, the contractor shall utilize as much time as necessary to ensure that personnel are retaining the course material and meeting the objectives for the day.

4.3. During the Advanced Coastal Cruising (106) segment, the COI shall facilitate a minimum five (5) Day continuous underway portion in coastal waters.

4.3.1. An underway transit distance between 500 and 600 nautical miles shall typically be required unless weather or other incident arise. In such a case, the contractor shall conduct instruction onboard the vessel to the maximum extent practicable under the conditions. The COI shall be taught in most weather conditions.

4.3.2. The Contractor shall conduct a risk assessment on whether to reschedule or pause training due to Tropical Storm or greater conditions within 2000nm.

4.4. During the Cruising Catamaran (114) segment, the contractor shall utilize as much time as necessary to ensure that personnel are retaining the course material and meeting the objectives for the day.

4.4.1. The ASA 114 COI will cover the differences between monohulls and catamarans using catamaran-specific vocabulary to include, the handling of a sailing catamaran under sail and power, and catamaran docking techniques.

Additionally, the COI will teach catamaran structure, weight distribution, components, features, boat systems, seamanship, mooring, anchoring, safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.

4.5. The Contractor shall facilitate all necessary administrative tasks to ensure ASA certifications and completed logbook qualifications with affixed seal/signature are obtained by the students, and evidence of completed certifications is received by the Government within 30 days of course completion.

4.6. Contractor shall issue an application for an International Proficiency Certificate to each student upon successful completion of ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising. Contractor shall facilitate the completion and shipping of all necessary application paperwork.

Contractor costs for processing and shipping the applications for International Proficiency Certificates will not be authorized under a separate cost reimbursable CLIN. All costs associated with the International Proficiency Certificates shall be included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for each COI. Certificates shall be received by the Government within 30 days of course completion.

4.7. Contractor shall build a student critique and have each student build course critiques.

4.7.1. Student Critiques shall cover the strong and weak points of each student, the participation of every student, and the leadership traits while at the helm position.

4.7.2. Course Critiques shall cover each section of training, instructor’s performance, schedule, and any good or bad points of the course that can be improved upon or made more efficient.

5. DELIVERABLES

Deliverable PWS Ref

Delivery Date

Six manuals per student (Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering, Coastal Navigation, Advanced Coastal Cruising, and Cruising Catamaran)

4 Day of training.

ASA Sailing Certifications (Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering, Coastal Navigation, Advanced Coastal Cruising, and Cruising Catamaran) with a ‘logbook’ and affixed seal/signature.

4.5 Upon completion of Course.

International Proficiency Certificate 4.6 Upon Completion of Course.

Student and Course Critiques 4.7 Upon Completion of Course

Contractor Manpower Reporting 11 Annually NLT 31 October and/or at contract completion.

6. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

6.1. Training requirements shall be firm-fixed priced, inclusive of any contractor requirements for travel. Separate reimbursement of travel is not authorized.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

7.1. The place of performance will be specified in individual task orders to the Contractor.

7.1.1. Primary place of performance shall be in the vicinity of Gulfport, MS; and San

Diego, CA with sea-based training for practical exercises and culmination voyages.

7.1.2. Other locations to include coastal waters anywhere within the United States and territories including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or others may be required at the task order level. If alternate locations or customized ASA related training is required, these customized/alternate locations and courses shall be negotiated at the task order level.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

8.1. The IDIQ contract will be issued with a five (5) year ordering period, starting from date of contract award. The Government shall have the ability to extend performance an additional six months under the option clause at FAR 52.217-8.

8.2. The period of performance for each COI will be specified at the task order level.

8.2.1. The Contractor shall be obligated to perform task orders issued unilaterally by the Government a minimum of 14 calendar days in advance.

8.2.2. The Government may issue task orders less than 14 calendar day in advance with contractor bilateral acceptance.

8.3. The Government anticipates a minimum requirement for (2) COIs per contract year.

8.4. Task orders for simultaneous courses, while not expected, may be required and the contractor is responsible to support up to two (2) overlapping or simultaneous COIs.

9. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED ITEMS

9.1. Vessels ASA 101, 103-106

9.1.1. The Contractor shall provide an appropriate training vessel based on ASA guidelines when required at the task order level. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring contractor-provided vessel is properly outfitted with required sails, safety gear, emergency equipment, and that all systems are properly functioning.

9.1.2. Contractor-provided vessel shall meet the following minimum requirements:

9.1.3. ASA 101, 103-106 primary vessel or vessels shall be 40-60ft and be capable of meeting all ASA 101, 103-106 COI requirements.

9.1.4. The ASA 101, 103 – 106 vessels shall be capable of carrying up to eight (8) students and the needed instructors.

9.1.5. The ASA 101, 103 – 106 vessels shall have a stove and a refrigerator for the preparation and storage of up to one (1) week of food for up to eight (8) students and needed instructors.

9.1.6. The ASA 101, 103 – 106 vessels shall have adequate space for chart plotting and navigation planning.

9.1.7. The ASA 101, 103 – 106 vessels shall have an auxiliary propulsion system (inboard or outboard).

9.1.8. The ASA 101, 103 – 106 vessels shall have multiple anchors for different types of anchoring.

9.2. Vessels ASA 114

9.2.1. The Contractor shall provide an appropriate training vessel based on ASA 114 guidelines for COI’s.

9.2.2. Contractor provided vessels shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the vessels are outfitted with required sails, safety gear, emergency equipment, and that all systems are properly functioning.

9.2.3. ASA 114 primary vessel shall be 42-60ft and be capable of meeting all ASA 114 requirements.

9.2.4. The ASA 114 vessels shall be capable of carrying up to eight (8) students and the needed instructors.

9.2.5. The ASA 114 vessels shall have adequate space for chart plotting and navigation planning.

9.2.6. The ASA 114 vessels shall have an auxiliary propulsion system (inboard or outboard).

9.2.7. The ASA 114 vessels shall have multiple anchors for different types of anchoring.

9.3. Contractor shall provide all training materials and equipment to accomplish classroom and practical hands-on training.

9.3.1. Contractor shall provide the classroom facilities when required at the task order level.

9.3.2. For Training conducted in Gulfport, MS, the classroom shall be located within a 30-mile radius of Stennis, MS. In other locations, the classroom shall be within a 30-mile radius of the sea-based training location as specified at the task order level.

9.3.3. The classroom shall be able to accommodate up to 8 students, shall provide a safe, covered, air-conditioned location, with access to restrooms, and shall ensure enough tables and chairs are available to accommodate students and instructors.

9.3.4. Contractor shall provide all training materials to facilitate the COI, including but not limited to the following examples: If a slideshow is to be presented, the vendor/contractor is responsible for coordinating all electronic equipment required including the projector and screen and all materials associated with the instruction. If students are required to use laptops as part of the class, the contractor is responsible for providing all laptops and associated software and programs. If students are required to use charts, the contractor must provide all charts, protractors, rulers, pencils, and erasers and enough table room for chart use. If students are required to use the internet, the contractor is responsible for providing the internet.

10. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

10.1. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of services provided under this contract for Naval Special Warfare Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.sam.gov/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the SAM helpdesk.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1. The Government will inspect the Contractor's performance under this contract using surveillance methods appropriate for the nature and complexity of this requirement.

The Contractor will be given the opportunity to correct or address any adverse findings resulting from the Government's inspection consistent with the Inspection/Acceptance clause in the contract. Failure to correct an adverse finding or failure to deliver products/services described in this contract may result in non-acceptance of the products/services by the Government. Failure to meet the standards of this contract may result in a deduction of price at least equal to the value of the unperformed or poorly performed requirements. Performance will be evaluated to determine if it meets the performance standards of this contract. Re-performance at no cost to the Government is the preferred method of correcting any unacceptable performance. The Contractor shall provide the Government written response why the performance standard was not met, how performance will be returned to acceptable levels, and how recurrence of the cause will be prevented in the future. Failure to perform in accordance with this contract could also result in termination of the contract for cause and/or adversely impact the Contractor's ability to be selected for future contracts.

12. INFORMATION USE

12.1. The contractor hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization any information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, contractor’s external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval. Furthermore, the contractor is prohibited from using any Naval Special Warfare Command logos and /or other trademarked identifiers in any way without first receiving a specific license to do so.

13.2. Request for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The contractor shall submit the request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the proposed date for release for approval. No release of any information related to this contract shall be made without specific written authorization by the Contracting Office, other than that required for performance of the requirement.