Attachment_1_-_Performance_Work_Statement_Rev_17_Aug_2017.pdf

Performance Work Statement Naval Special Warfare Command

Navigation and Seamanship Course of Instruction

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The Naval Special Warfare has a requirement for Basic and Advanced Navigation and Seamanship

Course of Instructions (COI) as a portion of training qualification. The COI is needed for personnel to gain a better understanding of operating in a civilian maritime environment.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objective of this requirement is to establish a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for a Basic and Advanced Navigation and Seamanship COI. The COI shall teach maritime boat handling and electronic navigation for near coastal and inland waterways for single and twin engine vessels with a length of 18-35 feet. With this training, the ability for NSW coxswains to maneuver safely and more efficiently on the water will greatly improve. Personnel will also gain a significant amount of situational awareness while operating in the same geographic area where in a large portion of the maritime Unit Level Trainings are held.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to provide both Basic and Advanced Courses of Instruction in Navigation and Seamanship.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The contractor shall provide a 5-day Basic Navigation Course of Instruction (COI) and 5-day

Advanced Navigation COI for up to two (2) students in Navigation and Seamanship. These course shall prepare students to operate as coxswains for small boat operations.

4.2 Basic Navigation will provide knowledge and skills to be a competent coxswain while navigating coastal and inland waterways.

4.3 Advanced Navigation will build on the Basic Navigation COI and provide ability for coxswains to be prepared to plan and execute longer trips into unfamiliar waters.

4.4 Basic Navigation topics to be covered:

4.4.1 Seamanship and Safety. Upon completion of the course the trainee will have attained classroom and practical competency as it pertains to

4.4.1.1 Seamanship under power

4.4.1.2 Laws and regulations of the sea

4.4.1.3 Safe boat operations

4.4.1.4 Line handling

4.4.2 Navigation. Upon completion of the course the trainee will have attained classroom and practical competency in:

4.4.2.1 Understanding and adhering to aids to navigation

4.4.2.2 Basic chart navigation

4.4.2.3 Introductory understanding of plotting tools and methods such as dead reckoning, running fix

4.4.3 Marine Electronics. Upon completion of the course the trainee will have attained classroom and practical competency in the proper use and function of various marine electronic systems. System will include but are not be limited to:

4.4.3.1 VHF radio

4.4.3.2 Depth sounders

4.4.3.3 GPS devices

4.4.4 Boat Maintenance. Upon completion of the course the trainee will have attained classroom and practical competency in pre and post-departure procedures and a basic understanding of routine and preventative maintenance.

4.4.5 Boat Handling. Upon completion of the course the trainee will have attained classroom and practical competency in underway evolutions to include but not be limited to:

4.4.5.1 Docking in a protected slip

4.4.5.2 Backing down a narrow channel

4.4.5.3 Coming alongside a pier

4.4.5.4 Turning in tight quarters

4.4.5.5 Utilizing aids in navigation

4.4.5.6 Anchoring.

4.5 Advanced Navigation topics to be covered:

4.5.1 Inland Coastal Chart Navigation

4.5.1.1 Inland piloting techniques

4.5.1.2 Aids to Navigation

4.5.1.3 Rules of the Road

4.5.1.4 Off-shore position determination

4.5.1.5 Tides and currents planning

4.5.2 Voyage Planning

4.5.2.1 Chart selection

4.5.2.2 Route planning and development

4.5.2.3 Route analysis

4.5.2.4 Underway responsibilities

4.5.2.5 Fuel requirements

4.5.2.6 Provisioning

4.5.2.7 Use of electronic navigation, radar and weather reports

4.5.3 Voyage Execution and Cruising

4.5.3.1 Pre-departure procedures,

4.5.3.2 Transiting inlets

4.5.3.3 Use of charts and electronic navigation equipment underway

4.5.3.4 Monitoring of essential vessel systems

4.5.3.5 Docking and undocking procedures

4.5.3.6 Man overboard recovery

4.5.3.7 Transiting Bridges

4.5.3.8 Marina considerations

4.6 The contractor shall provide a training plan that includes classroom and practical application training for all topics listed in Paragraph 4.2.

4.6.1 Classroom and practical training shall be in accordance with the references listed in Paragraph 13.

4.7 Facility Requirements

4.7.1 A climate controlled classroom shall be provided for all classroom activities and testing requirements.

4.8 Operating Environment

4.8.1 Contractor shall provide access to operating environment conducive for training and evaluating performance of skills and topics included in Paragraph 4.2.

4.8.2 Operating Environment shall include, but not limited to the following specific characteristics if and when applicable:

4.8.2.1 Restricted channels; both shallow and deep.

4.8.2.2 Civilian and commercial traffic.

4.9 Vessel Requirements:

4.9.1 Contractor will provide vessel chosen by the student for the duration of the course from the fleet listed below.

4.9.2 Contractor will maintain a fleet to include but not be limited to the following vessels between 18-35 feet in length from which training will be conducted:

4.9.2.1 Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (gasoline)

4.9.2.2 Single Engine Outboard (gasoline)

4.9.2.3 Single Engine Inboard (diesel)

4.9.2.4 Twin Engine Inboard (gasoline)

4.9.2.5 Twin Engine Inboard (diesel)

4.10 Gear lists: The contractor shall provide gear necessary to facilitate all training evolutions

5. DELIVERABLES

Description Number PWS Ref. Delivery Date

Training Plan 0001 4.3 15 days after contract award

6. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

6.1 Contractor travel is not authorized for this requirement.

7. SECURITY

7.1 Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government data.

8. SAFETY

8.1 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The contractor shall comply with and maintain appropriate safety instructions and qualification standards in accordance with references located in Paragraph 13.

8.2 Contractor Responsibility

8.2.1 Contractor shall provide and brief in advance an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to be followed in the event of injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

8.2.2 Contractor shall provide an Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessment prior to all practical training evolutions.

8.2.3 The Contractor will have the authority to stop any training being provided when he or she determines that the safety of students, contractor employees or other personnel are at risk.

8.2.4 Nothing in the Statement of work, 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.

8.3 Risk Controls

8.3.1 This training is categorized as High Risk in accordance with

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1. As such, an Operational Risk Assessment and the implementation of risk controls are required for this training event.

8.3.2 Troop will insure a certified SOC-M medic is on station at each training event and there is a designated vehicle identified to support CASEVAC.

8.4 Mishaps

8.4.1 The Government process must be in place that will ensure any mishaps are reported, investigated and recorded. This information will be input into the Web Enabled Safety System (WESS) by the Government.

8.4.2 Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the Unit Safety Officer. A formal written report shall be prepared and submitted to the Unit Safety Officer within 2 working days of the incident

9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI)

9.1 N/A

10. QUALITY CONTROL

10.1 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.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1 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.

11.2 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.

12. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Document Web link (if applicable)

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1

High Risk Training Safety Program

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 5100.1F

NSWC Safety and Occupational Health Program

Available upon request

13. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Classroom training shall be conducted at the contractor’s facility.

13.2 Operational training shall be conducted in waters such as to mimic the marine environment surrounding Key West, FL.

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract ordering period is five years with a start date at the time contract award.

14.2 An estimate of twelve (12) Basic Navigation COI’s for two (2) personnel are planned for the first year ordering period and four (4) Basic Navigation COI’s for two (2) personnel for each following year ordering periods.

14.3 An estimate of two (2) Advanced Navigation COI’s for two (2) personnel are planned for each ordering period.

14.4 Planned Base Period Basic Navigation course dates scheduled at time of award:

14.4.1 11 September 2017 - 15 September 2017, 2 personnel

14.4.2 09 October 2017 – 13 October 2017, 2 personnel

14.4.3 06 November 2017 – 10 November 2017, 2 personnel

14.4.4 04 December 2017- 8 December 2017, 2 personnel

14.5 Advanced Navigation and Seamanship Course Dates TBD.

14.6 Additional course dates will be provided at the Task Order Level