PWS_Fall_Prevention_and_Rescue_Training.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

TOWER SAFETY-COMPETENT CLIMBING &

RESCUER PROGRAM

AT

31 CS Aviano Air Base, Italy

20 August 2018

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PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

3 SERVICES SUMMARY

4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES

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1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Tower Safety Competent Climber & Rescuer Program course shall provide personnel with the specific instruction and reference materials to that meet and exceed current OSHA, NATE and DOD training requirements for fall protection, authorized and competent climber/rescuer. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to perform safe fall protection and climbing skills, as well as have extensive hands-on practical skills time with various tower rescue techniques.

Participants will experience classroom presentation and extensive hands-on field skills for safe tower climbing and rescue meeting the requirements according to NATE (National Association of Tower Erectors) Tower Climber Fall Protection Training Standards for Authorized Climber, Competent Climber, Authorized Rescuer and Competent Rescuer.

Upon successfully completion of the training participants will receive a certificate of training that will be good for two years, along with proper descriptive training documentation for workplace record keeping.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Performance period for this contract will be scheduled and executed between September 2018 and no later than 1 November 2018 and shall run continuously until completion of training (estimated at 4 days). Class size will not exceed 12 members per scheduled session.

1.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 Contractor is required to provide two instructors that can teach up to six individuals, all audio visual equipment required to teach the course to include but not limited to: laptop computer, flipchart and easels, markers, and power cords. Classroom materials include workbooks, pencils, writing pads and certificate of attendance.

1.1.2 The Contractor is required to ship FOB destination 2 sets for a group of 6 trainees of personal protective equipment compliant to AFI 91-203 Para 30.5.2 and OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.268(g) Telecommunications Personal Climbing Equipment. The sets will be used during the training. Once completed the training 1 set will be returned to contractor, and 1 set will remain to 31st Communications Squadron. Composition of 1 set is as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY

C71ACFA-1U Body Harness or equivalent 6 EA L52AH002 Grillon Hook Lanyard – or equivalent 6 EA L64YUT-150 ABSORBICA-Y TIE-BACK energy absorber – or equivalent 6 EA P60A PETZL MINDER PRUSIC PULLEY – or equivalent 4 EA P51 RE OMINI BLOCK 1.5" SINGLE PULLEY – or equivalent 2 EA 75941032 RT ANCHOR SLING W/WIDE D. 3 FT – or equivalent 4 EA 75941052 RT ANCHOR SLING W/WIDE D. 5 FT (YE) – or equivalent 2 EA MINI4TO1-50 SRT MINI 4:1 HAUL SYSTEM 50' – or equivalent 1 EA

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17444 ANSI Z359 ALUMINUM AUTO TWIST LOCK CARABINER – or equivalent

12 EA

SM205600N SMC CROSSOVER DUAL LOCK, NFPA, PEWTER CARABINER

– or equivalent

12 EA

B71ALU PETZ ASAP LOCK FALL ARREST – or equivalent

2 EA

L071CA00 PETZL ASAP'SORBER AXESS ENERGY ABSORBER FOR ASAP

RO ASAP LOCK CAN BE USED FOR LOADS UP TO 250KG, ANS – or equivalent

2 EA

SM130302N SMC MINI RIGGING PLATE, BLUE – or equivalent 2 EA 293083 CMC SEWN LOOP PRUSIKS, SHORT, RED – or equivalent 6 EA B17ARA PETZL ASCENSION ASCENDERS, RIGHT – or equivalent 2 EA K01160 NEW ENGLAND KMIII 1/2" ROPE, RED – or equivalent 600 FT K03160 NEW ENGLAND KM III 1/2" ROPE, BLUE – or equivalent 300 FT 430403 CMC #4 ROPE BAG, RED – or equivalent 2 EA 430202 CMC #2 ROPE BAG, BLUE – or equivalent 2 EA K02160 NEW ENGLAND KMIII, 1/2" ROPE, GREEN – or equivalent 1 FT 430101 CMC #1 ROPE BAG, ORANGE – or equivalent 1 EA

1.1.3 Contractor availability needs to be such that the course can be completed per applicable standards. Contractor must be available and flexible for daily duty hours in order to complete daily course material and to properly provide training within the allotted time period.

1.1.4 Contractor will procure travel authorizations, commercial travel, rental car and lodging required to provide training at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

1.1.5 Contractor will provide IT support equipment requirements to the 31st Communications Squadron for configuration of classroom environment. Contractor will identify and coordinate training IT support equipment requirements and configurations (to include commercial internet service if required) no later than one month prior to arrival.

1.1.6 Training will meet the below objectives:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Fall Protection Theory and Application

• The Hierarchy of Fall Protection

• US Regulations

• Anchorage and Anchorage Connectors

• Full Body Harness Inspection

• 100% Energy Absorbing Lanyards

• Work Positioning Systems

• Ladder Climbing Systems

• Vertical Lifelines and Rope Grabs

• Horizontal Lifeline Systems

• Knots

• Climbing Techniques

• Pre-climb Checklists

• Back-up Safety and Belay Systems

• Controlled Descent

• Controlled Descent Rescue

• Ground Based Rescue

• Structural Based Rescue (Solo and/or Team Based)

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• Contingency Planning

• Inspection, Care & Maintenance

• Evaluation and Examination

2 GENERAL INFORMATION:

2.1 HOURS OF OPERATION: Contractor shall be readily available each class day starting at 0800 not to exceed 1600 each scheduled class day. Breaks will be given every hour along with a one hour lunch break.

2.2 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Contractor must adhere to standards of conduct as established by the Installation Commander.

2.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall adhere to current installation security policies.

2.4 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor shall possess the OSHA, NATE, and DOD certification to instruct course material. Contractor will speak English as a primary language or with a high level of proficiency.

3 SERVICES SUMMARY:

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold

DAY 1

Explain and discuss:

Fall Protection Theory and Application Hierarchy of Fall Protection US Regulations Fall Protection Equipment:

Climbing Safety and Pre-Climb Checks Climbing with 100% Fall Protection

1.1.6 Instruction will include approx. 8 hours of

lecture.

DAY 2

Perform Harness Check & Inspection Discuss, demonstrate and apply Safety Climbing Techniques Describe First-Person Up Describe and demonstrate Rigging for Rescue Use and Apply Ground Based Lowers Vector Ganged Haul System Body Deflect Guiding Line/Skate Block Use and apply Rescue Lower Based Pick-off

1.1.6 Instruction will include approx. 8 hours of

performance-based tasks

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DAY 3

Use and apply Structural Based Lowers Use and apply Rappel and Self Rescue Ascending Techniques Use and apply Rappel Based Pick-off Explain One Person Rescue Techniques/Equipment Use and apply a One-Person Rescue

1.1.6 Instruction will include approx. 8 hours of

performance-based tasks

DAY 4

Explain and demonstrate a Horizontal Lifeline System Skills Practical Evaluation Equipment Inspection and Reports Written Test Course Evaluations

1.1.6 Instruction will include a combination of

approx. 8 hours of performance-based tasks, lecture, and a written exam

4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES:

The requesting agency will provide the training classroom and IT equipment required for students to successfully complete the course. Government will coordinate Contractor access to the military facility and escort as required.