N0018919Q0073_Sources_Sought_DRAFT_PWS.docx

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Amphibious Construction Battalion TWO

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for PHIBCB TWO Seabee Technical Maritime Welding Skills / Sustainment Training, contract for a minimum of five (5) personnel and with a maximum of fifteen (15) personnel for each course. For Courses 1-7, Five (5) to Ten (10) Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) personnel will attend a 5-day technical training course of instruction to provide for professional knowledge and skill proficiency in Navy rating: Steelworker (SW), Hull Technician (HT), Electricians Mate (EM), Engineman (EN), and Boatswains Mate (BM). This training provides personnel with the skills, confidence, and experience to help attain Master Skill Sets required accomplishing mission requirements in support PHIBCB TWO ROC/POE mission objectives.

The vendor shall provide training facility, tools, medical support, and reference materials to provide for a minimum of five (5) with a maximum of ten (10) AC and RC personnel for each course. The contractor shall provide instructors for members enrolled in these courses, and be required to work closely with designated PHIBCB TWO Training Department members in the scheduling of training ranges and instruction defined herein.

2.1 TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION

The training and instruction for this period will support sustainment in the following skill set course options, to be coordinated by the PHIBCB TWO POC and the vendor based on both training requirements and range availability within 30 days of the period of performance:

A. COURSE 1: OSHA Maritime 10HR/30HR (2-Day / 5-Day)

* Provide a OSHA Maritime Safety Course designed to train the participants in the Standards and Regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for safety within the Maritime Industry. Participants will be introduced to OSHA’s background and learn general safety requirements within the Maritime Industry and cover for up to the topics listed in the below outline:

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Introduction to OSHA

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Managing Safety and Health

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Walking and Working Surfaces

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Fall Protection

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Electrical Hazards

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Confined and Enclosed Spaces

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Fire Protection

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Hazardous Communication

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Lock-Out / Tag-Out

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Respiratory Protection

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Hot Work – Welding, Burning, and Cutting

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Material Handling

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Bloodborne Pathogens

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Machine Guarding

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Ergonomics and Proper Lifting Techniques

B. COURSE 2: Cableway Installation and Repair (5-Days)

* Provide a Cableway Installation and Repair Course for electricians involved in the installation and repair of shipboard electrical cables and equipment. Course should cover all NAVSEA requirements and skill sets for up to the topics in the below outline:

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Cable Route Planning

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Deficiency Categorization

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Stuffing Tubes

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Multi-Cable Penetrations

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Dead Ending Cables

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Splicing

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Chafing Rings

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Hangers

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Banding

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Removal/Installation Techniques

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Penetration of Equipment

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Repairs

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Testing

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Inspection

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Special Tools and Equipment

C. COURSE 3: Cableway Inspection (3-Days)

* Provide a Cableway Inspection Course for personnel that will be performing quality inspections and supervising individuals performing Electrical Cableway work and closeouts aboard Naval vessels with a focus on the recognition of Cableway Categories 1, 2, and 3 Deficiencies and for up to the topics in the below outline:

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Wired for Disaster

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Stuffing Tubes

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Multi-Cable Penetration

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Dead Ending Cables

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Planning Cable Routes

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Chafing Rings

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Hangers

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Cable Banding

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Cable Removal & Installation Techniques

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Penetration of Equipment & Connection Boxes

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Cable Repairs

- REVIEW and PERFORM Inspection of Cables and Cableways

D. COURSE 4: Basic Blueprint Reading (3-Days)

* Provide a Basic Blueprint Reading Course that enables personnel to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings consistently and with confidence. Course should teach fundamentals to personnel who are involved in interpreting a drawing. The course will provide the individuals the knowledge, skills, and abilities to read and understand blueprints and for up to the topics in the below outline:

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Ship Compartmentation

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Blueprint Components

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Use of Standard Lines

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Line Characteristics safety considerations, and hazards associated with small engine repair

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Center Line and Symmetry Techniques

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Conventional Break Lines

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Drawing Categories

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Isometric View and Combined View

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Drawing Formats

- DESCRIBE and DISCUSS Pipe, Electrical, and Structural Drawings

E. COURSE 5: Fall Protection (Authorized Person) (1-Day)

* Provide a Fall Protection (Authorized Person) Course that trains individual end users on the proper preparation and use off fall protection equipment. Course should focus on fall protection, identifying hazards, equipment inspections, donning of harnesses, selection of proper fall protection equipment, the set-up and break down of fall protection equipment, and the understanding of the components of a rescue plan

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Introduction to Fall Protection

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Fall Protection Basics and Hierarchy

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Free Fall Calculations

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Body Support, Connectors, and Anchorages

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Self-Retracting Lifelines and Devices

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Ladder Climbing Systems and Horizontal Lifelines

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Dropped Objects and Tool Safety at Heights

- REVIEW and DISCUSS Rescue Plan Components

F. COURSE 6: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Qualification (5-Days)

* Provide a Qualification Process designed for a Welder who has obtained Journeyman or Intermediate Level Skills and experience with the SMAW process. The welder must be able to qualify in Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions with Plate Assemblies. Welder must be able to pass all three positions. Welder must be able to qualify to conduct SMAW operations in accordance with Mil-Standard 248 and PERFORM Qualification Requirements. Course should conclude with student receiving a certificate along with their Weld Qualification Record.

G. COURSE 7: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Qualification (5-Days)

* Provide a Qualification Process designed for a Welder who has obtained Journeyman or Intermediate Level Skills and experience with the GTAW process. The welder must be able to qualify in Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions with Plate Assemblies. Welder must be able to pass all three positions. Welder must be able to qualify to conduct GTAW operations in accordance with Mil-Standard 248 and PERFORM Qualification Requirements. Course should conclude with student receiving a certificate along with their Weld Qualification Record.

H. COURSE 8: Pipe Brazing Qualification

* Provide a Qualification designed for an individual with Intermediate Level Skills in pipe brazing. The qualification will be for both horizontal and vertical positions with two test assemblies (4 pipes and 2 ring groove couplings). Upon completion of test assemblies an Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Verification will be performed and the student will be qualified for pipe brazing operations per NAVSEA 700 Series Standards. Course should conclude with student receiving a certificate along with their Brazing Qualification Record.

2.2 AGENCY TO PROVIDE TRAINING SUPPORT

The vendor will provide and/or coordinate the delivery of all training. PHIBCB TWO POC will be the focal point for coordination of training support and resolution of issues surrounding the training.

2.3 PHIBCB TWO POC:

[PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD]

3. REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

a. For COURSES 1-8, Provide 1 Instructor in support of the technical skills and sustainment training for five days of instruction. Maintaining a 10:1 Students to Instructor Ratio

b. PHIBCB TWO will provide the following:

- Training tracking material

- 1 Expert Technician (Hull Technician, Steelworker) to evaluated course instruction and to offer additions or changes to training that will aid in meeting command’s mission requirements and master skill sets.

4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Contracted training facility must also meet and provide the following:

a. Meet a geographical proximity of 50 miles from PHIBCB TWO located at 1815 Seabee Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23459 to accommodate necessary land transit logistics to and from training site.

b. The Contractor shall facilitate a five-day course of instruction for 5-10 personnel in a classroom environment. This course will consist of 8 hours of instruction per day – Monday through Friday. Dates are subject to change at the Government’s discretion with prior notice to the Contractor within a reasonable time not less than 15 calendar days.

c. The Contractor shall draft course schedule, detailed curriculum outline, and biographies of intended faculty/instructors.

d. The Contractor shall provide all materials, manuals, and outlines needed to accomplish the course for 5-10 students. The Government will provide to the Institution the exact number of students, names and their contact information at least 14 days prior to the start date.

e. The Contractor shall provide daily syllabus 14 days before class begins.

f. The Contractor shall conduct informal surveys at the end of each class and forward to PHIBCB TWO within 5 days after course ends.

g. The Contractor will provide certificates of completion for each trainee upon successful completion of the course.

- COURSE 1: OSHA Maritime 10HR / 30HR

- COURSE 2: Cableway Installation and Repair

- COURSE 3: Cableway Inspection

- COURSE 4: Basic Blueprint Reading

- COURSE 5: Fall Protection (Authorized Person)

- COURSE 6: Shielded Metal Arc Welding

- COURSE 7: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

- COURSE 8: Pipe Brazing Qualification

h. For COURSES 1-8: Contractor should have a dedicated facility that can support all personnel required. The course should be such that each participant is fully immersed in the program and is able to focus completely on learning objectives of the courses.

i. For COURSE 1-8:

- Provide dining facilities within 5 miles of location for students.

4.1 If any of the supplies do not conform to the Government’s requirements, the government may require the contractor to provide the supplies again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

1. Require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

2. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

No government-furnished property required for this task.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Contract Management: The PHIBCB TWO POC is responsible for technical management of this program.

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the only person authorized to approve changes under this PWS; and, notwithstanding provisions elsewhere, said authority remains solely with the PCO. In the event the vendor affects any such change at the direction of any person other than the PCO, that change will be considered as unauthorized.

The PHIBCB TWO POC will serve as the contracting officer’s Point of Contact (POC).

6.2 Emergency Action Plan: The vendor shall comply with the Navy’s Emergency Action Plan. This PWS assumes that all personnel are qualified to implement any emergency action plan for the safe conduct of training and classroom evacuation. Onsite medical support must be in compliance with OPNAVINST 3591.1F.

6.3 Mishap: If a mishap involving services under this contract results in an injury, the contractor shall promptly report the incident to the PHIBCB TWO POC, the Contract Manager and PCO. If the Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the contractor shall cooperate and assist Government personnel until the investigation is complete. Contractors shall include a clause in subcontracts, if any, under this contract to require subcontractor cooperation and assistance in accident investigations. Contractors shall allow authorized Government representatives access to the contractor’s facilities, personnel and safety program documentation.

6.4 Contractor Responsibility for Safety: Nothing in the PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in surveillance of this 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.

6.5 PHIBCB TWO will provide all weapons and ammunition for weapons proficiency training to the training site; PHIBCB TWO shall be solely responsible for removing all weapons and unused ammunition from the training site. Contractor is not permitted to take weapons and unused ammunition off-site from the training site. The contractor shall furnish everything else required to perform this PWS as outline in paragraph 3.0, 4.0 and 4.1 above.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

8.1 This contract is anticipated to cover approximately two trainings in 12 months with anticipated period of performance falling within 01 February 2019 through 31 January 2020. This contract shall cover the execution of COURSES 1-8 as defined in section 2.1 a minimum quantity of once each 12-month period for a maximum of 5-10 students each course.

8. SECURITY

No security classification required for this task.

9. DISTRIBUTION LIMITATION STATEMENT

Data generated under this task shall carry the following Distribution Limitation Statement and Handling caveats.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND US DOD CONTRACTORS ONLY. ADMINISTRATIVE OR OPERATIONAL USE, (DATE STATEMENT APPLIED). OTHER REQUESTS SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE COMMANDING OFFICER, EXPEDITIONARY TRAINING COMMAND.