Attachment_A_PWS_Mod__FY17_Rev2.docx

TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC/WOODEN BOAT COURSE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

January 2017

1.0. GENERAL.

1.1. SCOPE. The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is to acquire contractor training support services for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Force Command (FC-511). The primary objective of this requirement is to provide technical and administrative training support services for the Fiber Reinforced Plastic and Wooden Boat Inspection Course.

1.2. BACKGROUND. One of the missions of the USCG is to ensure that passenger vessels are seaworthy and meet industry and federal standards for marine safety. The USCG conducts vessel inspections to ensure the safety of passengers, protect the marine environment, and ensure safe navigation of our waterways.

2.0. REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide training and related support services needed to accomplish up to three (3)courses of the Coast Guard Fiber Reinforced Plastic and Wooden Boat Inspection Course, designed to train USCG Marine Inspection personnel in providing effective and efficient inspection of fiber reinforced plastic and wooden vessels.

2.1. The Contractor shall structure the course to provide instruction in a two-week (ten business days) period. Emphasis shall be placed on the variety of wooden hull fasteners, methods of problem detection, and examination techniques. The training shall include an overview of typical problems found in past inspections.

2.1.1. Each two-week (ten business days, 80-hour training session) course shall be attended by twenty (20) students. The USCG will provide the course roster to the contractor within 30 days of course convening.

2.1.2. The Contractor shall provide break periods not to exceed five (5) minutes every training hour. The Contractor may combine two breaks to provide break periods not to exceed ten (10) minutes every two (2) hours

2.2. TRAINING OBJECTIVES. The contractor shall:

a. Provide to the Coast Guard for review and approval a FRP/Wooden Boat Inspection training course curriculum and maintain annual curriculum updates. (Draft course curriculum shall be submitted with contract proposal.) USCG will provide approval of training course curriculum within 5 days of receipt.

b. Provide a combination of classroom instruction and field training (i.e. field trip visits to repair/dry dock FRP/Wood vessel facilities and trip to USCG approved FRP production facility, such as a lifeboat factory.

c. Provide students with a comprehensive overview of the tasks performed by USCG small passenger vessel inspectors.

d. Ensure the course addresses the following objectives:

1. Students will have an understanding of the role of the Marine Inspector during a fiber reinforced plastic and/or wooden vessel inspection.

2. Students will have an understanding of the USCG and industry standards for construction and repair of FRP and wooden boats.

3. Students will have an understanding of design considerations and construction techniques for FRP and wooden boats.

4. Students will become familiar with and capable of identifying materials used in the repair and construction of FRP and wooden boats.

5. Students will develop a thorough understanding of inspection procedures and what to look for during a FRP and/or wooden boat inspection.

2.3. TERMINAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES.

2.3.1. Wooden Boat Inspection. The Contractor shall provide performance based training to ensure students are able to inspect wooden boats in accordance with Federal Regulation, Coast Guard Policy, and good marine practice. The wooden boat inspection training shall include but not be limited to the following Terminal Performance Objectives (TPO):

a. Given references and diagrams of wooden hulled vessels, examine references and diagrams to discern the terminology and location of wooden hulled vessel components, types of wood/materials, and specifications acceptable for construction of wooden hulled vessels with 100 percent accuracy.

b. Given references, access to various wooden hulled vessels, and/or examples of various deficiencies in wooden hulled vessels, inspect structural components for deficiencies with 100 percent accuracy.

c. Given references, access to various wooden hulled vessels, and/or examples of various repairs made to wooden hulled vessels, inspect the repairs for compliance with Coast Guard policy and “good marine practice” with 100 percent accuracy.

d. Given a wooden hulled vessel, copies of appropriate Marine Information System for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) entries, paper files, personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, a T-Boat Inspection Book (CG-840 T-Boat) (or notebook), a Notice of Merchant Marine Inspection Requirements Form (CG-835) and/or a work list, inspect the exterior and interior surfaces of the vessel for suspect areas of damage, decay, and/or defects in conjunction with a dry-dock inspection/internal structural exam with 100 percent accuracy.

e. Given references, the results of a completed exterior/interior inspection, a T-Boat Inspection Book (CG-840 T-Boat), and a wooden hulled vessel, complete a detailed inspection of the suspect areas to determine the extent of damage, decay, and/or defects with 100 percent accuracy.

f. Given a wooden hulled vessel, the results from an inspection with review notes for each suspected area, a T-Boat Inspection Book (CG-840 T-Boat), a Notice of Merchant Marine Inspection Requirements Form (CG-835) and/or a work list, record areas in need of remediation with 100 percent accuracy.

g. Given references, a repair proposal for remediation from an authorized vessel representative, evaluate the repair proposal for acceptance with 100 percent accuracy.

h. Given a wooden hulled vessel with completed remediation repairs and an accepted repair proposal, inspect repairs for acceptance/rejection per accepted repair proposal with 100 percent accuracy.

i. Given a wooden hulled vessel, it’s accepted and completed remediation repair/work list or Notice of Merchant Marine Inspection Requirements Form (CG-835), and it’s T-Boat Inspection Book (CG-840 T- Boat) or notebook, inspect the vessel for watertight integrity as part of a dry dock examination with 100 percent accuracy.

j. Given a wooden hulled vessel under construction and/or an existing wooden hulled vessel undergoing initial inspection and approved plans, inspect the construction and materials for compliance with approved plans with 100 percent accuracy.

k. Discuss and review case studies such as the Fishing Vessel El Torro II tragedy.

2.3.2. Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Boat Inspection. The Contractor shall provide performance based training to ensure students are able to inspect fiber reinforced plastic boats in accordance with Federal Regulation, Coast Guard Policy, and good marine practice. The fiber reinforced plastic boat inspection training shall include but not be limited to the following Terminal Performance Objectives:

a. Given references and diagrams of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) vessels, examine references and diagrams to discern the terminology and location of FRP vessel components, types of materials, and specifications acceptable for construction of FRP vessels with 100 percent accuracy.

b. Given references, access to various FRP hulled vessels, and/or examples of various deficiencies in FRP hulled vessels; inspect hull and structural components for deficiencies with 100 percent accuracy.

c. Given references, access to various FRP hulled vessels, and/or examples of various repairs made to FRP hulled vessels, inspect the repairs for compliance with Coast Guard policy and “good marine practice” with 100 percent accuracy.

d. Given a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) hulled vessel, copies of MISLE entries, paper files, personnel protective equipment (PPE), tools, a T-Boat Inspection Book (CG-840 T-Boat) (or notebook), a Notice of Marine Inspection Requirements Form (CG-835) and/or a work list, inspect the exterior and interior surfaces of the vessel for suspect areas of mage, decay (deterioration), and/or defects in conjunction with a dry-dock inspection/internal structural exam with 100 percent accuracy.

e. Given references, the results of a completed exterior/interior inspection, a T-Boat Inspection Bok (CG-840 T-Boat), and a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) hulled vessel, complete a detailed inspection of the suspect areas to determine the extent of damage, decay, and/or defects with 100 percent accuracy.

f. Given a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) hulled vessel, the results from an inspection, and review notes for each suspected area, a T-Boat Inspection Book (CG- 840 T-Boat), a Notice of Merchant Marine Inspection Requirements Form (CG-835) and/or work list, record areas in need of remediation with 100 percent accuracy.

g. Given references and a repair proposal for remediation from an authorized vessel representative, evaluate the repair proposal for acceptance with 100 percent accuracy.

h. Given an FRP vessel with completed remediation repairs and an accepted repair proposal, inspect repairs for acceptance/rejection per accepted repair proposal with 100 percent accuracy.

i. Given a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) vessel under construction and/or existing FRP vessel undergoing initial inspection and approved plans, inspect the construction and materials for compliance with approved plans with 100 percent accuracy.

j. Coordinate a field trip visit to a facility to observe marine FRP/composite manufacturing including construction, quality control, and plant safety. Students will lay up laminate samples and put samples through appropriate destructive testing. Students will also conduct damage repairs on their sample lay up panels.

2.4. COURSE MATERIALS / SUPPLIES.

2.4.1. The Contractor shall provide a course workbook for each student and a master instructor workbook. The workbooks shall include supporting material such as handouts, slides, PowerPoint presentations, and other instructional material. The workbooks shall be presented in a binder or similar document holder, with titled dividers separating each section. (Sample workbook should be submitted for review and approval at Kickoff Meeting)

2.4.2. The Contractor shall furnish materials necessary for organization of training materials (binders), name plates, pencils, scratch paper, and any consumable classroom materials.

2.4.3. The Contractor shall provide each student with a personal, take-home copy of the texts below. In the event the books are no longer published, the Contractor shall provide an equivalent book that covers the same content. When newer editions are available, the Contractor shall provide copies of the newer editions:

a. Robert Steward’s Boat Building Manual (4th edition or latest edition) McGraw-Hill Companies, 1993. ISBN-13: 9780070613768

b. Nicholson's Surveying Small Craft, Sheridan House, (3rd edition or latest edition). ISBN 0- 924486-58-9

c. Marine Composites by Eric Greene Associates (Latest Edition); ISBN 0-9673692-0-7

d. Fiberglass Boat Repair & maintenance. West Publication Number 002-550 (www.westsystem.com)

e. Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair. West Publication Number 002-970 (www.westsystem.com)

2.5. TRAINING FACILITIES. The Contractor Shall:

2.5.1. Provide a classroom facility with the following:

a. Capable of accommodating a minimum of twenty (20) students.

b. Free from external noise and distractions

c. Appropriate access to male and female restroom facilities.

d. Outfitted with instructional support equipment necessary to deliver course material.

2.5.2. Be responsible for setting up the training facility, arranging furniture as necessary, laying out participant materials, and preparing equipment and instructor aids.

2.5.3. Facilitate availability of parking spaces for students with vehicles.

2.6. COURSE EVALUATION.

The Government shall ensure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship, see Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Enclosure 1.

2.6.1. Level 1 Evaluation. The Contractor shall provide a structured student course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants for each section of the course; one questionnaire for wooden and one questionnaire for FRP vessel training.

2.6.1.1. The questionnaires shall be directed toward eliciting participants’ comments as to the value of the material taught, recommended changes and/or additions, and the quality of the instructor personnel.

2.6.1.2. The evaluation shall be initially submitted with the project plan and approved by the COR. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR.

2.6.1.3. The Contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the Level 1 evaluations with recommendations for course enhancement not later than thirty (30) days to the COR after the end of each course.

2.6.2. Level 2 Evaluation The Contractor shall provide a learning evaluation (tests) to be completed by all participants and that encompasses the terminal performance objectives of the course curriculum. It may be divided into a test for the TPO’s for wooden and the TPO’s for FRP vessel training.

2.6.2.1. The questions must be designed to accurately capture the following:

a. What knowledge students learned?

b. What skills students developed or improved?

2.6.2.2. The evaluation shall be initially submitted with the project plan and approved by the COR. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR.

2.6.2.3. The Contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the Level 2 evaluations (test results) with recommendations for course enhancement not later than thirty (30) days to the COR after the end of each course.

2.6.1. Level 3 Evaluation. The Contractor shall provide a structured evaluation to measure whether the course graduates have performed the terminal performance objectives (TPO) in the working place. A survey shall be administered to both graduates and their supervisors for each convening not less than six (6) but no more than seven (7) months after each course completion.

2.6.3.1. At a minimum, the level 3 evaluation shall consist of a question for each TPO listed in the course curriculum outline. The question must ask whether the graduate has performed the TPO. It shall include the performance portion of the TPO. The condition and standard portion of the TPO may be included in the level 3 question but are not required.

2.6.3.2. The evaluation shall include a follow-up question for each negative response to the initial TPO question (i.e., If not, then why?)Survey takers will then choose from five responses.

These are:

a. Lack of skills or knowledge to perform the task

b. Have not had the opportunity to perform the task

c. Someone else performs this task at the unit

d. Unit has different equipment than the graduate was trained on

e. Unit has different procedures that the graduate was trained in

2.6.3.3 The evaluation shall be initially submitted with the project plan and approved by the COR. Any changes to the evaluation shall be approved by the COR.

2.6.3.4 The Contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the Level 3 evaluation responses with recommendations for course enhancement no later than eight (8) months after each course convening to the COR.

2.7. COURSE CERTIFICATES. The Contractor Shall:

2.7.1. Provide each graduate with a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the course. The certificates shall include, at a minimum, the course title, date of completion and signatures of the contractor’s Director of Training (or equivalent) and the Contractor’s Instructor.

2.7.2. Provide the certificate to the attendee no later than ten (10) business days after the course ends. Certificates shall be handed in person, via email and/or mailed to attendees.

2.7.3. Provide to the COR a consolidated list of the students who successfully completed course, students are required to maintain an 80% or greater to pass course, no later than ten (10) business days after the course ends.

3.0. GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS.

3.1. COR-Contracting Officer Representative

3.2. FRP - Fiber Reinforced Plastic

3.3. KO - Contracting Officer

3.4. USCG - United States Coast Guard

3.5. KS - Contract Specialist

4. 0 Administration

4.1 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

4.1.1 Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this contract. The Project Manager is further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 4.4).

4.1.1.1 The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). It is anticipated that the Project Manager shall be one of the senior level employees provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name of the Project Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this contract. The Project Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English with fluency. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Project Manager without prior acknowledgement from the Contracting Officer.

4.1.1.2 The Project Manager shall be available to the COR via telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday, and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 24 hours of notification.

4.2. Qualified Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this contract.

4.3. Instructor – The contractor shall provide a list of instructors with a minimum of four years experience in teaching maritime training courses at an accredited school. At least four years of related work experience may be substituted for teaching experience. Related work experience may include employment as a Coast Guard Marine Inspector, Marine Surveyor of Wood and Fiber Reinforced Plastic Passenger Vessels, Shipwright with Wood & FRP experience, Naval Architect, or Marine Engineer. The name of all instructors and their resumes shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. Instructors are further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 4.4).

4.4. KEY PERSONNEL. Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 30 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without approval from the Contracting Officer. The Government may designate additional Contractor personnel as Key in this contract.

4.5. SECURITY. Contractor access to classified information is not currently required under this contract.

4.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The effective ordering period for this contract is five (5) years from the date of award.

4.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The primary place of performance will be the Contractor’s facilities.

The Contractor’s facility shall be located no greater than 25 miles from a major port in the Continental United States where Marine Composite and Wooden Boats are located. Preferred ports include San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Corpus Christi, TX, Niantic, CT, Baltimore, MD and Norfolk, VA. An alternate location may be used when mutually agreed by both the contractor and the Coast Guard. The request for an alternate location must be submitted in writing by the initiating party. The Contractor’s facility and any facilities used by the Contractor to provide training to U.S. Coast Guard personnel shall comply with all applicable OSHA requirements ( 29 CFR Part 1910) and have adequate sanitary facilities (male and female restrooms), lighting for training, and heating and cooling.

4.8. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION. The Contractor shall convene courses between the hours of 0800 and 1700 local time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

4.9. TRAVEL. Contractor travel shall not be required to support this contract.

4.10. KICK-OFF MEETING. The Contracting Officer will schedule a Kick-Off meeting between the Contractor, the Contracting Officer and the COR or designated representative within five (5) business days after award to discuss objectives. The Kick-Off meeting will be held at the USCG Headquarters 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593. Contractor may attend Kick-Off meeting in-person or via Video Teleconferencing.

4.11. PROJECT PLAN. For this contract, the Contractor shall provide a draft Project Plan with their offer that will be discussed at the Kick-Off Meeting for the Government. The Contractor shall provide a final Project Plan to the Contracting Officer and COR not later than ten (10) business days after the Kick-Off Meeting.

4.12. STATUS REPORTS. The Project Manager shall provide status reports to the COR and Contracting Officer via electronic mail not later than ten (10) business days after each course conclusion. These reports shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed under this contract, an assessment of technical progress, schedule status, and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous reporting period.

4.13. STATUS MEETINGS. The Project Manager shall be responsible for keeping the Contracting Officer and COR informed about Contractor progress throughout the performance period of this contract, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with Coast Guard objectives.

4.14. REPORT REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read and write capability-using applications that are compatible with Microsoft Office 2007 applications.

4.15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. All Contractor developed processes, procedures, curriculum, and other forms of intellectual property first developed under this contract shall be considered Government property. All documentation, photography, and electronic data and information collected by the Contractor and entered into or generated in support of this contract shall be considered Government property, and shall be returned to the Government at the end of the performance period.

4.16. PRIVACY. The Contractor shall be subject to the Privacy Act when handling relevant data and materials and shall comply with COMDTINST M5260.2 (Privacy and Freedom of Information Act Manual). The Contractor staff shall attend Government led Privacy Act Training prior to handling relevant data and materials.

4.17. ADHERENCE TO REGULATIONS AND NOTICES. The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel adhere to the policies promulgated in USCG Regulations, Federal Regulations, Commandant Instructions and Notices.

4.18. PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE. The Contractor’s employees shall present a professional appearance at all times and their conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the United States, the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard. If the Government feels there is a problem with a Contractor’s appearance; the issue will be brought to the attention of the KO who will report the issue to the Contractor.

4.19. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 508). Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, they must ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have equal access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that enjoyed by non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public.

All EIT deliverables within this work statement shall comply with the applicable technical and functional performance criteria of Section 508 unless exempt. Specifically, the following applicable standards have been identified:

36 CFR 1194.21 – Software Applications and Operating Systems, applies to all EIT software applications and operating systems procured or developed under this work statement including but not limited to GOTS and COTS software. In addition, this standard is to be applied to Web-based applications when needed to fulfill the functional performance criteria. This standard also applies to some Web based applications as described within 36 CFR 1194.22.

36 CFR 1194.22 – Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications, applies to all Web-based deliverables, including documentation and reports procured or developed under this work statement. When any Web application uses a dynamic (non-static) interface, embeds custom user control(s), embeds video or multimedia, uses proprietary or technical approaches such as, but not limited to, Flash or Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX) then “1194.21 Software” standards also apply to fulfill functional performance criteria.

36 CFR 1194.24 – Video and Multimedia Products, applies to all video and multimedia products that are procured or developed under this work statement. Any video or multimedia presentation shall also comply with the software standards (1194.21) when the presentation is through the use of a Web or Software application interface having user controls available.

36 CFR 1194.31 – Functional Performance Criteria, applies to all EIT deliverables regardless of delivery method. All EIT deliverable shall use technical standards, regardless of technology, to fulfill the functional performance criteria.

36 CFR 1194.41 – Information Documentation and Support, applies to all documents, reports, as well as help and support services. To ensure that documents and reports fulfill the required “1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria”, they shall comply with the technical standard associated with Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications at a minimum. In addition, any help or support provided in this work statement that offer telephone support, such as, but not limited to, a help desk shall have the ability to transmit and receive messages using TTY.

Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the COR and determination will be made in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2.

36 CFR 1194.2(b) – (COTS/GOTS products), When procuring a product, each agency shall procure products, which comply with the provisions in this part when such products are available in the commercial marketplace or when such products are developed in response to a Government solicitation. Agencies cannot claim a product as a whole is not commercially available because no product in the marketplace meets all the standards. If products are commercially, available that meets some but not all of the standards, the agency must procure the product that best meets the standards.

When applying this standard, all procurements of EIT shall have documentation of market research that identify a list of products or services that first meet the agency business needs, and from that list of products or services, an analysis that the selected product met more of the accessibility requirements than the non- selected products as required by FAR 39.2. Any selection of a product or service that meets less accessibility standards due to a significant difficulty or expense shall only be permitted under an undue burden claim and requires approval from the DHS Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2.

36 CFR 1194.3(b) – Incidental to Contract, all EIT that is exclusively owned and used by the contractor to fulfill this work statement does not require compliance with Section 508. This exception does not apply to any EIT deliverable, service or item that will be used by any Federal employee(s) or member(s) of the public. This exception only applies to those contractors assigned to fulfill the obligations of this work statement and for the purposes of this requirement, are not considered members of the public.

4.20. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise disclosed, he or she does not have any organizational conflict of interest, which is defined as a situation in which the nature of work under a government contract and a contractor’s organizational, financial, contractual or other interests are such that:

(1) Award of the contract may result in an unfair competitive advantage; or

(2) The contractor’s objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired.

The contractor agrees that if after award he or she discovers an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest with respect to this contract, he or she shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the contracting officer which shall include a description of the action which the contractor has taken or intends to take to eliminate or neutralize the conflict. The government may, however, terminate the contract for the convenience of the government if it would be in the best interest of the government.

In the event the contractor was aware of an organizational conflict of interest before the award of this contract and intentionally did not disclose the conflict to the contracting officer, the government may terminate the contract for default.

The provisions of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts and consulting agreement wherein the work to be performed is similar to the service provided to the Government by the prime contractor. The contractor shall include in such subcontracts and consulting agreements any necessary provisions to eliminate or neutralize organizational conflicts of interest.

4.21. EMPLOYEE CONDUCT. Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Coast Guard.

4.22. EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION. Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

4.23. REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS. The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from U.S. Coast Guard facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any task order awarded under this contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4.24. PROTECTION OF INFORMATION. Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this contract. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

5.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES (GFR).

a. The Government will provide the following information to the Contractor for work required under this contract.

b. The Current Coast Guard K-Boat Inspector Performance Qualification Standard (PQS)

c. Coast Guard T-Boat Inspector Performance Qualification Standard (PQS)

d. Job Aid (TI CG-840), U. S. Coast Guard Training Requirements Analysis dated April 2009 (Annexes A, B, C, and D)

e. Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars 8-87 and 7-95

5.1. Class Schedule and Roster. The COR will provide notification to the Contractor no later than forty- five (45) days prior to each FRP/Wooden Boat course convening. Each class will consist of no more than twenty (20) participants. Typically these personnel will not have attended prior FRP/Wooden Boat training, but will possess a Marine Inspector background and engaged in small passenger vessel inspection of fiber reinforced plastic and wood vessels. Occasionally the USCG may send a program auditor(s) to sit in on the course. These personnel will not be considered students & will not count against the number of course participants.

5.2. The Contractor shall use Government furnished information only for the performance of work under this contract. At the end of contract performance or in the event of termination, the Contractor shall return all GFR to the Government.

6.0. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Property specified in this work statement.

6.1. The Coast Guard will provide transportation for all Coast Guard employees.

7.0. REFERENCES.

7.1. American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Vessels.

7.2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards 2583 (Barcol Hardness), 2584 (Fiber Resin Ratio), and 3039 (Tensile)

7.3. Lloyds Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Yachts and Small Craft. Part 2, Chapter 2 Glass Reinforced Plastics

7.4. Lloyds Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Yachts and Small Craft. Part 2, Chapter 4 Wood and Composite Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 175-185

7.5. U. S. Coast Guard Guidance on Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance

7.6. of Wooden Hulls, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 7-95

7.7. U. S. Coast Guard Guidance on Notes on Design, Construction, Inspection and Repair of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Vessels, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 8-87

7.8. Marine Composites by Eric Greene Associates (Latest Edition); ISBN 0-9673692-0-7

7.9. USCG Marine Safety Center Marine Technical Notes (MTN) & plan review guidance for wood hull & FRP vessels at http://homeport.uscg.mil/mycg/portal/ep/channelView.do?channelId=- 24502&channelPage=%2Fep%2Fchannel%2Fdefault.jsp.

7.10. Fiberglass Boat Repair & maintenance. West Publication Number 002-550 (www.westsystem.com)

7.11. Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair. West Publication Number 002-970 (www.westsystem.com)

7.12. K-Boat Inspector Performance Qualification Standard (PQS) Workbook

7.13. T-Boat Inspector Performance Qualification Standard (PQS) Workbook and Job Aid TI CG-840

7.14. Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume II, Materiel Inspection, COMDTINST 16000.7 (series)

7.15. Wing, Charlie. “Boat Owner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook,” 2nd Edition. Camden: International Marine Publishing, 2006

7.16. Ask, Thomas. “Handbook of Marine Surveying,” 2nd Edition. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Sheridan House, Incorporated, 2007

7.17. Steward, Robert. “Boatbuilding Manual,” 4th Edition. Camden, ME: International Marine, 1994.

7.18. Gerr, Dave. “The Elements of Boat Strength for Builders, Designers, and Owners.” Camden, ME: International Marine, 2000

7.19. Gougeon, Mead. “The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction,” 5th Edition. West Systems, October 2005.

7.20. Chapelle, Howard I. “Boat Building: A Complete Handbook of Wooden Boat Construction,” W. W. Norton & Company, 1994

7.21. Spectre, Peter H. “Frame, Stem, & Keel Repair,” Wooden Boat Publications, September 1996

7.22. Spectre, Peter H. “Planking & Fastening,” Wooden Boat Publications, September 1996

7.23. U. S. Coast Guard Wood/FRP Vessel Training Requirements Analysis dated April 2009 (Annexes A, B, C, & D)

Note: PWS 8.0 begins on the next page.

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8.0. DELIVERABLES.

The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates.

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