Non_Standard_Maritime_Engineering_Systems_Training_PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Non Standard Maritime Engineering and Systems Training

1.0 BACKGROUND: Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) requires professional maritime engineering and systems (E&S) training from industry subject matter experts.

2.0 OBJECTIVES: This PWS is for the acquisition of training services. The training content will serve as baseline knowledge for NSWC special boat operators in San Diego CA, Stennis

Space Center MS and Virginia Beach VA primarily, and other locations as necessary.

3.0 SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, management, materials, equipment, and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to execute maritime E&S training, as defined herein. The Contractor shall provide the necessary subject matter experts and training material (technical manuals, tools, vessels, engines, and auxiliary systems) to enhance the engineering and systems knowledge and capabilities for special boat operators.

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Contractor shall typically provide a ten (10) day E&S course of instruction for eight (8) students, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

The Contractor shall provide the course curriculum, training manuals and equipment, and a minimum of five different vessels (see Paragraph 10) for training purposes (i.e. sailboats, outboard driven small craft, Motor yachts, commercial craft, Sportfishers, etc.). The Contractor shall typically provide a minimum of 1- 2 days of course instruction per vessel. Instruction shall be performance-oriented, with practical exercises designed to enable students to demonstrate knowledge obtained at the end of the course. Each course of instruction shall include a minimum of one (1) day of underway troubleshooting.

4.1 General curriculum content: The training topics shall include E&S training which enables students to comprehend, trace-out, troubleshoot, and conduct minor/emergency repairs for the following:

4.1.1 Inboard diesel and gasoline engines

4.1.2 Outboard motors

4.1.3 Electrical systems to include electrical panels, shore power, inverter, generator operation and capabilities/ capacities, and power consumption awareness

4.1.4 Marine Electronics

4.1.5 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) systems

4.1.6 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems

4.1.7 Fuels systems and fuel management

4.1.8 Marine sanitation systems

4.1.9 Potable water systems

4.1.10 Steering systems

4.1.11 Firefighting systems

4.1.12 Flooding systems

4.1.13 Galley systems

4.1.14 Anchoring systems

4.1.15 Hydraulic systems

4.1.16 Davit systems

4.1.17 Under way trouble shooting and repairs

4.2 Specifications and quantities:

4.2.1 All instructors shall have the necessary applicable licenses and certifications to troubleshoot, repair and work on their respective system in accordance with federal, state, local and the various product manufacturers’ policies.

4.2.2 At a minimum, the Contactor shall provide one (1) instructor with a minimum of ten (10) years of charter and/or delivery captain experience documented in a sea time log.

4.2.3 All instructors shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in their respective field of instruction.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5.1 Performance shall occur within the vicinity of the following locations:

5.1.1 Virginia Beach, VA

5.1.2 San Diego, CA

5.1.3 Gulfport, MS or Slidell, LA

5.1.4 Other locations as specified at the task order level.

5.2 Appropriate facilities to conduct all courses of instruction shall be provided at the

Contractor’s expense. The Government will not provide facilities, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

5.3 Courses of instruction shall be taught between the hours of 0800 – 1700, Monday

– Friday, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

6.0 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

6.1 For contracts exceeding $150,000.00 in total dollar value (base plus options), the

Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Naval Special

Warfare Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil/. 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, beginning with 2013.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

7.0 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 All travel in connection with the performance of this PWS shall be at the

Contractor’s expense. Contract performance shall be conducted on a firm-fixed price basis. The Government anticipates providing a minimum of 14 days advance notice of course requirements.

8.0 SAFETY

8.1 Nothing in the PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION

(GFP/GFE/GFI)

9.1 The Government does not anticipate any GFP/GFE/GFI for the execution of this requirement.

10.0 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

10.1 The Contractor shall provide all training material necessary to execute training.

10.2 The Contractor shall provide training on both two- and four-stroke Yamaha engines, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

10.2 The Contractor shall provide the following vessels, unless otherwise specified in the task order:

10.2.1 Sailboat similar to 40’ Catalina.

10.2.2 Outboard driven small craft similar to 35’ Wellcraft with Yamaha engines.

10.2.3 Motor yacht similar to 70’ Hatteras.

10.2.3 Commercial craft similar to 60’-100’ Purse-Seiner, Shrimp, or Scallop

Boat with Diesel engines.

10.2.5 Sport fisher similar to 48’ Viking.

11.0 QUALITY CONTROL

11.1 The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections;

identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

12.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

12.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the CO will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

13.0 Points of Contact – To be provided upon contract award.