SECTION_C_-_PWS_JB_CHS_Motorcycle_Safety_Tng.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

C.1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this requirement is obtain contractor support services in providing, scheduling, training, and reporting of student participant in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation basic and advanced courses at Joint Base Charleston, SC. The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel required to instruct up to: 24 Basic Rider Course Update (BRC) classes, 12 Basic Rider Course II (BRC-II) and 12 Advanced Rider Course (ARC) classes with a maximum of 12 students per class. The BRC and BRCU are two days and the BRC 2 and ARC are one day in length.

C.1.1. 628 ABW/SE Mission The 628 ABW/SE Traffic Safety Program will be centrally coordinated and implemented at the 628 ABW level. The Office of the Commander, JB CHS, 628 ABW, Safety Directorate, 628 ABW/SE, provides overall program management support and operational traffic safety services for all JB CHS active duty military personnel and civilian personnel who perform traffic related duties as part of their official position description to include personnel assigned to Supported and Tenant commands on the installation. Its goal is to significantly reduce deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents. The program has the potential to train hundreds of DoD (i.e. Air Force, Navy, Marines, & Army) personnel installation-wide in addressing traffic safety concerns.

C.1.2. Scope of Work The scope of work is to provide a comprehensive JB CHS motorcycle and traffic safety-training program across the installation designed to sustain and preserve the wellbeing of our active duty and civilian personnel. The Contractor will provide training in basic and advanced motorcycle safety classes for JB CHS. The Contractor shall provide training in accordance with Air Force Traffic Safety Program policy (AFI 91-207, USAF Traffic Safety Program and OPNAVINST 5100.12j, Navy Traffic Safety) and the most current version of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) training courses. The JB CHS/628 ABW Traffic Safety Program is applicable to the entire installation (Air force Base and Naval Weapons Station) under the cognizance of 628 ABW/SE.

C.2. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

C.2.1. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Program The contractor shall provide professional training by certified MSF instructors at JB CHS within 30-days of a valid request for a contractor-provided traffic safety course.

C.2.1.1. Course Schedule The Contractor shall develop a 90-day MSF course schedule. The Contractor shall execute training as prescribed in the training course curriculum and provide a tentative schedule of classes offered at JB CHS at least 90 days in advance. The contractor shall schedule and enroll students in courses with an annual frequency rate of each course of;

· Twenty-four (24) (MSF) Basic Rider Course (BRC) Level I Training

· Twelve (12) (MSF) Basic Rider Course II (BRC-II) Level II Training

· Twelve (12) Advanced Rider Course (ARC) Level II Training

During peak or surge demand periods, Contractor may add additional MSF course offerings until sunset or on weekdays, but must always offer weekend courses weather permitting. Increased demand typically occurs during spring and summer riding season and/or when forward deployed units return to JB CHS. The Contractor may also be required to perform scheduled training beyond designated core working hours where improved weather conditions or extended daylight hours provide an advantage to the training delivered during the week or weekends, or due to local availability of personnel of training ranges or other resources.

C.2.1.2. Training Courses The Contractor is responsible for performing all pre-course inspections or evaluations of motorcycle range, classroom and each students provided PPE/motorcycle or GFP provided PPE motorcycle prior of each course start date. If possible, all unacceptable student provided PPE/motorcycles may be substituted with GFP equipment if readily available. If not, the student will be removed from the course and rescheduled at a later time. Every effort shall be made to avoid dismissing students who report late for a scheduled class.

The contractor shall ensure each course has a minimum of three and a maximum of twelve students per course 95% of the time. All courses that exceed six students shall have a second instructor present to accommodate six students to one instructor ratio.

The following personnel are authorized to register and take courses provided under this requirement:

· Active duty military personnel (Priority)

· DoD civilian employees (Space Available)

· Military Reservists/National Guard

· Dependents of active duty military personnel (Space Available)

· Retired military (Space Available)

· DoD Contractors only when such training is required by regulation or Order (as determined by the COR.)

C.2.1.2.1. Basic Rider Course (BRC) Level I This is a two-day course that provides the basic mental and physical skills for riding. The Contract shall provide all students with GFP provided training motorcycle, helmets and riding gloves. All other required personal protective equipment required for each course will be provided by the student. Students are allowed to provide their own required PPE as long as the equipment meets the minimum safety standards. Students are also allowed to make individual travel arrangements for delivery and pick-up of a locally rented training motorcycle for transport to the training range when the student chooses this option.

C.2.1.2.2. Basic Rider Course II (BRC-II) Level II This is a one-day course that is similar to the BRC-1 except the speeds are higher and riders must be riding their own motorcycles. Motorcycle operators who are properly licensed and have completed the BRC Level I training may immediately enroll in and complete Level II training within 60 days of completing Level I training, but in no case more than 1 year after completing initial training. All military and civilian personnel must complete refresher training course at least every 5 years or change in motorcycle type. This class can potentially be substituted with the Advanced Rider Course (ARC).

C.2.1.2.3. One-day Advanced Rider Course (ARC) Level II The course taught must be the most up to date version of the Military Sport Bike Rider Course or Advanced Riders Course designed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. This course includes a fast-paced classroom segment with several interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises enhance both basic skills and crash avoidance skills. Improving braking and cornering finesse is emphasized. The MSRC is nearly identical to the ARC, this course adds specific language for sport bikes, includes military references. Students must use their own motorcycles to take this class. As stipulated in the MSF Rider Coach Guide, each MSRC and ARC class requires two instructors to conduct training.

1.1. Non-Personal Services

The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, i.e., inherently Governmental functions. All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.