First Aid CPR RFI.pdf

MARKET SURVEY/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

N3220524Q0215

From: Military Sealift Command (MSC) N102B

Subject: First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator

(AED) Training Material Purchase

DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for acquisition planning purposes, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. MSC is soliciting input to determine the technical, administrative, management and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work.

MSC is seeking an eligible vendor to provide First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training Materials for students and instructors. The Training materials shall be pursuant to USCG Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) IMO treaty to certify mariners in accordance with requirements listed in the PWS.

All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified Woman Owned Small BusinessCertified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.

NAICS CODE: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 513199: All Other Publishers, and the Size Standard is 1,000 (# of employees).

Interested offerors must submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the Basic Requirements of the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an evaluation no later than 1700 local time (Norfolk, VA) 14 June 2024.

This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside can be established, if the requirement should be sole sourced to large business, or whether small businesses and large businesses should be able to compete for work. If a small business set-aside is established, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.

All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Keeley Crosby (keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil) AND Mr. Lawren Wolf (lawren.h.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil)

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

Please see the below market survey questions and provide any feedback that you can.

1. Are the requirements in the PWS clear and unambiguous?

2. Is there any other feedback that can be provided regarding the draft PWS?

3. How can offerors verify that their training material meets the USCG Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW)?

GENERAL INFORMATION

In addition to the questions above, interested parties shall furnish the following information:

1. Name of Organization & Cage Code

2. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact

3. Brief description of your organization’s capabilities BASED ON THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS

LISTED. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH BASIC REQUIREMENT LISTED ABOVE.

4. Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements

5. Small business standing.

6. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used.

Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

DRAFT

Statement of Work

First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator

(AED) Training Material Purchase.

1. General section:

1.1. Title of Acquisition: Purchase of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training Material for Students and Instructors.

1.2. Scope of Work: Vendor shall provide First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated

External Defibrillator (AED) Training Materials for Students and Instructors.

1.2.1. The vendor shall provide a First Aid, CPR & AED training course pursuant to USCG Standards of training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) IMO treaty to certify mariners in accordance with paragraph 3.1.1. below.

1.2.2. All training course material, written and digital test material for First Aid, CPR and AED shall meet the USCG Standards of Training and Certification Watchkeeping (STCW Code). USCG STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1, Specification of minimum standard of competence in medical first aid training.

1.2.3. All student training materials shall be provided in printed format.

1.2.3.1. All students must receive a current copy of the contractors First Aid, CPR & AED student workbook; this package includes the students’ certificates for First Aid and CPR & AED.

1.2.4. All instructor certification/qualification material shall be provided in both hard (printed) and soft

(online) format. The instructor’s onboard ships do not have the bandwidth available to complete the required certification training courses online. The Contractor shall provide written and digital instructions (step by step) for instructors to re-certify ashore and while at sea via the contractors website.

1.2.5. The printed material shall be provided and shipped to the Military Sealift Command Training Center Hamptons Roads located at FT Eustis 650 Monroe Avenue, Building 650, Newport News, Virginia, 23604. The Government will order the required material quarterly.

1.2.6. All certified instructors shall be provided access to the contractor’s website to download digital certificates for the NSC First Aid, CPR & AED instructor recertification and certification for students ashore and afloat that are accessible via the contractor’s website. Each certified Instructor shall receive a code and password to access the training material on the contractor’s website.

1.3. Background: First Aid Curriculum for Military Sealift Command (MSC) Training afloat and ashore is a third party, Coast Guard approved course First Aid & CPR MLISEA-197. Training Center Hampton Roads, Training Center West and the MSC Afloat Training Teams are mandated pursuant to USCG Standards of training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) IMO treaty to certify mariners in an approved course. This STCW USCG puts training in a unique circumstance; linking directly third party approvals and National Safety Council curriculum. This unusual third party approval is a compelling necessity.

1.4. Performance Period: Five (5) year ordering period

1.5. Contract type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

1.6. Shipping of Material: MSC Training Center Hampton Roads (TCHR), 650 Monroe Ave, RM #139, Fort

Eustis, VA 23604 and MSC Training Center West (TCW), 3975 Norman Scott Road, San Diego, CA 92136.

2. Contract award Meeting:

2.1. The contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the Contracting Officer has conducted a Post Award meeting or has advised the contractor that a Post Award meeting is waived.

3. Specific Mandatory Requirements:

3.1. Student Training Requirements:

3.1.1. The training material shall satisfy the following requirements:

3.1.1.1. Any applicant who successfully completes your First Aid & CPR (MILISEA-197 course will satisfy the following requirements:

3.1.1.1.1. Elementary First Aid per STCW Code Table A-VI/I-3;

3.1.1.1.2. Elementary First Aid per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(3); and

3.1.1.1.3. The first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1).

3.2. Instructor Qualification and Requirements Details:

3.2.1. The approved contractor shall provide:

3.2.1.1. First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Resource Kit.

3.2.1.2. First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification program.

3.2.1.2.1. The Instructor Certification program shall be available in both one and two year increments.

3.2.2. All MSC Instructors shall teach the First Aid Training courses that is approved by the US Coast guard in order for the CIVMARs to receive MSC and US Coast Card credential credit for the training.

3.2.3. The contractor shall provide a training program that is approved in the MSC and US Coast Guard agreement.

3.2.4. All MSC instructors must remain current within the contractor’s guidelines in order to be an Instructor authorized to teach the NSC First Aid, CPR & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training courses.

3.2.5. The certified contractor instructors shall maintain a copy of most recent contractor Instructor Resource Kits for use as a course Instructor guide (IG).

3.2.6. All MSC instructors shall present a current copy of the contractors First Aid, CPR & AED student workbook; this package includes the students’ certificates for First Aid and CPR / AED in accordance with the above agreement.

3.3. Terms of U.S. Coast Guard approval of Military sealift Commands First Aid, CPR and AED course:

3.3.1. Providers of Coast guard Approved Training shall follow provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter B and additional Coast Guard Policy documented in NVIC 03-14 including:

3.3.1.1. All examinations taken to successfully complete a course shall be different from any examination previously taken. Examinations must be equivalent in scope and difficulty to the examination that the Coast guard would have administered. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(4))

3.3.1.2. Any demonstration of practical skills must be appropriate to the material presented and equal to the level of endorsement for which the course is approved. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(5))

3.3.1.3. For at least 5 years after the end of each student’s enrollment, MSC providers must maintain a record in accordance with 46 CFR 10.403(a) (6).

3.3.1.4. Any contractor changes to the course, including a change of simulators or training aids, or changes or additions of instructors shall be submitted to the NMC for evaluation and written approval prior to implementation by MSC; submitted to NMCCourses@uscg.mil. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(7))

3.3.1.5. MSC shall conduct an internal audit midway through the course’s approval period and maintain the results for a period of not less than 5 years. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(8))

3.3.1.6. MSC training may only be conducted at a site preapproved by the Coast guard.

3.4. Student to Instructor Ratio Requirements:

3.4.1. The United States Coast Guard class size limit is twenty-four (24) students for a required eight (8) hour course. The Contractor shall allow one (1) instructor for twenty-four (24) students during eight

(8) hour Adult First Aid, CPR AED course.

3.4.2. All Instructors are USCG approved based on a background as Duty Corpsman, MSOs, Registered Nurse or equal medical experience.

3.4.3. Due to limited availability of qualified Instructors, MSC must meet the student to Instructor ratio requirement. This ratio efficiently meets command needs and best management practices.

4. Ordering of Material:

4.1. MSC will order training material semi-annually.

5. Changes to Statement Of Work:

5.1. Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the

COR/KO.

6. Government Responsibilities:

6.1. The Government shall only allow certified instructors to instruct the training material provided by the contractor.

6.2. The COR will accept all invoices in a timely manner upon receipt in WAWF from the contractor.

7. Vendor Responsibilities:

7.1. The Contractor shall submit all invoices in a timely manner into WAWF.

7.2. All instructor guides, packages, curriculum, and student guides are one time use.

7.3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cards are provided in order to meet on board training requirements as pursuant to USCG and International Maritime Organization (IMO).

7.4. The contractor will provide the services and products on demand, in a timely manner.

7.5. All training course material, written and digital test material for First Aid, CPR and AED shall meet the

USCG Standards of Training and Certification Watchkeeping (STCW Code). USCG STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1, Specification of minimum standard of competence in medical first aid.

7.6. All training materials and tests with answer key will be accessible via the contractor website and printed copy for the certified instructors.

7.7. The Contractor shall provide written and digital instructions (step by step) for instructors to re-certify ashore and while at sea via the contractors website.

7.8. The contractor’s website shall have digital certificates for the NSC First Aid, CPR & AED instructor recertification and certification for students ashore and afloat that are accessible via the contractor’s website. Each certified Instructor shall receive a code and password to access the training material on the contractor’s website.

7.9. The cost estimate range is $15,000 – $50,000 per year for 5 years. This will be an IDIQ type contract. The

Government will purchase the material as required. The minimum guarantee purchases will be $5,000.00 annually.

8. Invoices:

8.1. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the contractor, validated by MSC.

8.2. A properly prepared invoice will contain:

8.2.1. Invoice Number and Date

8.2.2. Contractor’s Name and Address

8.2.3. Accurate Purchase Order Number

8.2.4. Supply or Service provided

8.2.5. Total amount due

Attachment 1

Estimated annual requirements from FY24-29 TCHR, TCW and MSC Medical MSOs First Aid, CPR & AED Training Material

Line Item

Part Number Description QTY

1 First Aid, AED, & CPR Instructor Resource Kit - Certification 30

2 First Aid, AED, & CPR Instructor Resource Kit - Renewals 85

3 Certified Combat Medics Resource Kit - Certification 5

4 Certified Combat Medics Resource Kit - Renewals 25

5 First Aid, AED & CPR Student Guides/Workbooks and Certificates 1750

6 Emergency Medical Responder Student guides/workbooks 20