Amendment 1 to RFQ - TASK_ORDER_1_PWS_EFL.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

EFL/ESP/EAP TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

TASK ORDER 1

1. INTRODUCTION.

Refer to contract PWS.

2. OBJECTIVE.

To conduct classes and provide other instructional work to improve the EFL language proficiency of students in the CY 2009 Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS) 09-5 and PASS 09-10 and one of either the Combating Terrorism Language Program (CTLP ) or the Security Studies Language Program (SSLP) and optional tasks.

3. DEFINITIONS.

Refer to contract PWS.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SUPPORT.

Refer to contract PWS.

5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

5.1. The period of performance for this Task Order is 1 March 2009 – 28 February 2010.

5.2. The contractor shall provide four (4) Level 3 EFL Instructors. Each contractor instructor shall provide 33 weeks of EFL instruction services. Each contractor instructor shall conduct EFL instruction for two Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS) courses and one English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course. All services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the PWS for the basic contract.

5.2.a. The first PASS course is scheduled for 27 March - 19 June 2009. The Contractor shall begin services the week of 23 March. The first week is in-processing and the remaining 12 are actual course study weeks. (13 weeks)

5.2.b. The second PASS course is scheduled for 25 September- 18 December 2009. This period includes convocation and actual course study weeks. (12 weeks).

5.2.c. The intensive ESP or EAP courses, Combating Terrorism Language Program (CTLP) and Security Studies Language Program (SSLP) are scheduled for January –February 2010. (7 weeks)

5.2.d. There is one week of overlap between the GCMC’s scheduled CTLP (August to September 2009) and PASS (September to December 2009). The Contractor shall perform PASS duties the week of 21 September unless optional task 5.12.4. is exercised. If optional task

5.12.4. is exercised, then the Contractor shall split time between PASS duties and CTLP/SSLP duties as directed by the COR. (1 week)

5.3. The Contractor shall provide language instruction or other instructional services for as many as 7 contact hours a day and one office hour each day. Instruction shall be performed Monday – Friday, except on recognized U.S. holidays. Depending on class size and the number of instructors available in a given language, instructors may be required to teach less than 7 contact hours a day. In those instances, the Contractor shall perform other teaching and educational services as directed by the COR.

5.4. Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS). The Contractor shall conduct EFL instruction for the PASS and assist with the testing and student placement during the in-processing week prior to the start of instruction. The instruction shall be both general EFL instruction and ESP. Contractors shall conduct non-intensive instruction for up to 3 different sections each day. Class size will typically range from 5 to10 students. To allow students to properly prepare for classes, the Contractor shall post a weekly schedule of instruction by 1800 on the Friday before each week of instruction.

5.5. Combating Terrorism Language Program (CTLP) and Security Studies Language Program (SSLP). The Contractor shall conduct instruction for five-week intensive ESP/EAP courses for up to 7 contact hours a day and one office hour each day. The class size will typically range from 5 to10 students and the expected proficiency level of the students is high-intermediate to advanced. The focus of the ESP/EAP instruction is on the language skills and terminology of counter-terrorism, defense, and security studies, and related topics. The Contractor shall have one week of office hours before and one week after the courses are held for coordination meetings with the COR and course-related administrative tasks.

5.6. The Contractor shall utilize automated word/data processing equipment and the Internet to the maximum extent. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of computer and Internet-based documentation and training materials and other tasks as outlined in this.

5.7. Instructional Tasks.

5.7.1. The Contractor shall conduct EFL instruction in all proficiency levels according to NATO’s STANAG 6001, Edition 3, Language Proficiency Level descriptors, with a focus on communicative competence. The Contractor will use a variety of instructional materials provided by the COR from all media (printed, audio, visual, electronic etc.) and may be required to augment or tailor those materials as necessary to meet the needs of the students. The instruction shall include oral communication, pronunciation, structure, listening, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary acquisition and skills development at all proficiency levels, as well as ESP and EAP. The instruction will be proficiency based and will be interactive in nature. The ESP and EAP instruction will be consistent with the GCMC mission and objectives.

5.7.2. The Contractor shall assign homework to students and provide feedback, identifying problem areas and conducting immediate remediation. Students who fail to participate or complete assignments shall be reported to the COR.

5.8. Materials Development Tasks.

5.8.1. The Contractor shall prepare, develop or update the syllabus and other instructional materials prior to the conduct of each class, as needed. Syllabus and materials should be pedagogically sound and appropriate for the proficiency level and needs of the target students.

5.8.2. The Contractor shall develop quizzes and assessments as necessary.

5.8.3 Upon request of the COR, the Contractor will submit prepared materials for review and approval.

5.9. Administrative Tasks.

5.9.1. The Contractor shall report student tardiness, absence, and disruptive behavior to the COR.

5.9.2. Upon request, the Contractor will provide the COR with short reports or recommendations on student performance and progress or on the effectiveness of the instructional materials.

5.10. Instructional Support Tasks.

5.10.1. The Contractor shall assign students to appropriate classes, prepare and distribute the schedules, update the Student Net, and provide other administrative support to the COR and the Director of the PLTCE. This support will be limited in subject and technical nature, consistent with the mission of PLTCE, and shall be performed within the 35 weekly contact hours as directed by the COR.

5.10.2. The Contractor shall identify new and available teaching and learning resources for use within the program and make recommendations for new instructional resources to the COR. At the request of the COR, the Contractor shall assist with the ordering of the approved instructional materials.

5.11. Test Administration Tasks.

The Contractor shall administer language tests, complying with all required test administration procedures to ensure the integrity of the tests. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to prevent test compromise, to include not revealing the content of the tests to the students. The Contractor shall accomplish all administrative tasks associated with testing, such as preparing the test kits, scoring of the answer sheets, compiling and posting the test data, and distributing the test scores.

5.12. Options.

5.12.1. Tutorial hours. The Contractor may be required to conduct instructional services, such as tutoring, when not conducting instruction for the PASS or other scheduled courses. This is an optional item that may be exercised on an as-needed basis at any time during the task order period or performance with no prior notice.

5.12.2. Evening testing. The Contractor may be required to administer or proctor language tests in the evenings. This is an optional item that may be exercised on an as-needed basis at any time during the task order period of performance with no prior notice.

5.12.3. Additional one (1) EFL Instructor for the PASS course. The Contractor shall provide an additional EFL instructor for part of or for the entire PASS course if there is a surge in the expected student load. The required instructor will be a Level 1, 2, or 3 EFL Instructor depending on the target student population and/or the type of instruction required. This option will be exercised in accordance with the prices established in the contract. The Government may exercise this option within 30 days of the start date provided the Government has provided a preliminary notice of intent within 60 days of the start date.

5.12.4. The Contractor shall provide four (4) Level 3 EFL Instructors for a second intensive English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, either the Combating Terrorism Language Program (CTLP) or the Security Studies Language Program (SSLP) from 25 August – 23 September 2009. The Contractor shall conduct instruction for a up to 7 contact hours a day and one office hour each day. The class size will typically range from 5 to10 students and the expected proficiency level of the students is high-intermediate to advanced. The focus of the ESP/EAP instruction is on the language skills and terminology of counter-terrorism, defense, and security studies, and related topics. The Contractor shall have one week of office hours before class (week of 17 August 2009). The Contractor shall teach for four weeks (25 August 2009 through 18 September 2009). As stated in 5.2.d.. there is one week of overlap between the GCMC’s scheduled CTLP (August to September 2009) and PASS (September to December 2009). If this optional task is exercised, then during the week of 21 September the Contractor shall split time between PASS duties and CTLP/SSLP duties as directed by the COR. This option will be exercised in accordance with the prices established in the contract. The Government may exercise this option within 30 days of the start date provided the Government has provided a preliminary notice of intent within 60 days of the start date.

6. OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor will comply with all the requirements in the basic contract.

7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold The Contractor shall be aware of the cultural sensitivities of the GCMC international students as outlined in this PWS.

5.6 No more than 2 valid customer

complaints per course.

The Contractor shall work as a team player as outlined in this

PWS.

5.7 No more than 2 valid customer

complaints per course.

The Contractor shall perform Instructional Tasks as outlined in this PWS.

5.8 Two or more unsatisfactory

ratings during one course, given by the COR using the “Class Visitation Report ” or repeated negative student feedback shall be defined as defective service.

The COR will validate negative student feedback.

The Contractor shall perform Materials Development Tasks as outlined in the PWS.

5.9 No more than 2 valid customer

complaints per course.

The Contractor shall perform Administrative Tasks as outlined in this PWS.

5.10 No more than 2 valid customer

complaints per course.

The Contractor shall perform Instructional Support Tasks as outlined in this PWS.

5.11 No more than 2 valid customer

complaints per course.

The Contractor shall perform Test Administration Tasks as outlined in this PWS.

5.12 No more than 2 valid customer

complaints per course.

No more than 1 instance of failure to ensure the integrity of a test.

8. DELIVERABLES.

In accordance with COR direction, the Contractor will submit an After Action Report within 5 days after each course.

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR).

Refer to contract PWS.