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52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Award will be made to the quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government under the selection criteria set forth in this solicitation. The Government intends to award the contract on initial quotes. Accordingly, each quoter should submit its most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint; however, the Government reserves the right to establish exchanges with quoters if later determined by the PCO to be necessary. Quoters simply providing general statements or paraphrasing/parroting the PWS in whole or in any part may result in a rating of unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to award a FFP contract to other than the lowest priced quoter.

The evaluation of quotes will consider the Non-Price Quote to be significantly more important than the Price Quote. Within the Non-Price Quote, Technical Approach is more important than Past Performance. The Technical Approach will be comprised of Sub-factor I – Key Personnel, Sub-factor II – Contingency Plan, Sub-factor III – Quality Control Plan, Sub-factor IV – Sample of Student Guide/Material, and Sub-factor V – Oral Video Presentation, all of which are of equal importance.

1. Non-Price Quote Evaluation Criteria

The Non-Price Proposal is comprised of Technical Approach and Past Performance.

Factor I Technical Approach

Sub-factor I – Key Personnel

Each resume will be evaluated based on the extent to which it meets the requirement as defined in PWS section 7.0 and 7.2.

Sub-Factor II – Contingency Plan

Quoter will be evaluated on its ability to provide a contingency plan that meets all the required duties identified in section 5.9 and 5.10 of the PWS. The quoter’s contingency plan will be evaluated on its feasibility, its comprehensiveness, and the degree to, how the contractor will provide uninterrupted high-quality work.

Sub-Factor III – Quality Control Plan

Quoter will be evaluated on how the contractor plans on maintaining a high level quality of the course as identified in section 9.0 of the PWS. The quoter’s quality plan will be evaluated on its feasibility, its comprehensiveness, and the degree to which the quoter demonstrates how the requirements identified in the PWS will be successfully accomplished.

Sub-Factor IV – Sample of Student Guide/Material

Quoter will be evaluated on graphics and context presented for lesson topic 3.0 Hazardous Substance Recognition and Standards as identified in lesson C.2.5 page 19 of the PWS.

Sub-Factor V – Oral Video Presentation

Quoter will be evaluated on knowledge of subject matter, effective use of course/material/graphics, effectiveness of presentation and thoroughness of content in reference to lesson topic 3.0 Hazardous Substance Recognition and Standards as identified in lesson C.2.5 page 19 of the PWS. Effectiveness of presentation is defined as a presenter who projects enthusiasm, is confident, organized, knowledgeable of the subject matter, and is articulate.

A combined Technical/Risk Rating will be utilized in the evaluation of the Non-Price Quote Factor I (Sub-factor II, III, IV, and V). The combined technical/risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings. Combined technical/risk evaluations will utilize the combined technical/risk ratings listed in Table II below.

The Technical Approach, Factor I evaluation will be based on each quoter’s response to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1 “Instructions to Quoters – Commercial Items” and its Addendum included in the solicitation. In the execution of the evaluations, both the quoter’s Technical Approach to meeting the Governments requirements as defined in the solicitation and the Risk related to this proposed approach will be assessed.

NOTE: A rating of “Marginal” for Factor I, sub-factor I, sub-factor II, III, IV, and V means that the Quote is not awardable without a change or changes to the Quote. A quote, which includes a “Marginal’ rating is not eligible for award if award is made on initial Quotes. Quoters receiving a “Marginal” rating is considered to be susceptible to correction if the Contracting Officer determines that an exchange is appropriate and said exchange is conducted. Quoters receiving a rating of "Unacceptable" in any factor is not awardable and will not be further evaluated. A rating of unacceptable in any sub-factor will result in an unacceptable rating for that factor.

Factor II – Past Performance:

The past performance evaluation factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in a quoter’s ability to meet the contract’s requirements based on the quality of a demonstrated record of recent and relevant performance. There are three aspects to the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy, and quality. These are combined to establish a single performance confidence assessment rating for each quoter.

Past Performance Recency: Recency is the first aspect of the past performance evaluation and is the time period during which past performance references are considered relevant. Recency is critical to establishing the relevancy of past performance information. For purposes of this solicitation, recent past performance is performance that has taken place within five (5) years as of the closing date of this solicitation. Performance outside of this stated period will not be considered for evaluation purposes. In addition, performance data will only be assessed for those references demonstrating at least one (1) year of completed performance prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

Past Performance Relevancy: Regarding relevancy, the second aspect, each past performance reference under each quoter’s Past Performance submission will be evaluated to determine its scope and magnitude relative to the instant requirement. The following definitions will apply to this evaluation:

· Scope: Experience in the areas defined in the PWS.

· Magnitude: The measure of the similarity of the dollar value of actually performed work that exists between the PWS and the quoter’s referenced contracts during the stated five-year period established by the solicitation.

The relevancy rating assigned to each past performance reference will be considered in determining the weight to be given to that reference in the overall Past Performance Confidence Assessment. The quality of performance under a past performance reference that that has no relevance to the instant requirement will not be considered in the overall assessment of past performance confidence. In determining the rating for the past performance factor, past performance of greater relevancy will have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance. The following table will be used to determine relevancy ratings.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Table

Past Performance Quality: The third aspect of the past performance evaluation is to establish the overall quality of the quoter’s past performance. The Government will review all past performance information collected and determine the quality of the quoter’s performance, including general trends and usefulness of the information, and will incorporate this into the performance confidence assessment.

Past Performance Confidence Assessment: The overall assigned rating for past performance will be the Past Performance Confidence Assessment rating, defined in the table below. The assignment of this rating will be based on the overall quality of the recent and relevant past performance and will also consider the source of the information, the context of the data, and general trends in the quoter’s performance. The quality of performance under a past performance reference that that has no relevance to the instant requirement will not be considered in the overall assessment of past performance confidence. Evaluation will focus only on work already performed. Work yet-to-be performed and work prior the last five (5) years as of the closing date of this solicitation will not be considered. In addition, performance data will only be assessed for those references demonstrating at least one (1) year of completed performance within the last five years as of solicitation the solicitation closing date.

In the case of Quoters for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the past performance factor. In this case, the quoter’s past performance is unknown and assigned a performance confidence rating of “Neutral Confidence.” Although a quoter that lacks recent, relevant past performance may not be rated favorably or unfavorably with regard to past performance, the Government may determine that a “Substantial Confidence” or “Satisfactory Confidence” past performance rating provides better value to the Government than a “Neutral Confidence” past performance rating.

In order to determine the quality of performance, the Government may utilize existing data sources, including the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), the Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; communication with points of contact in the quoter’s customer’s organization, which could include private sector requirements and contracts personnel, Administrative Contracting Officers, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) personnel, Procuring Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, and other Government activity requirements personnel. The Government may verify past performance information. The Government may contact some or all of the references provided, as appropriate, and may collect information through questionnaires, telephone interviews, and existing data sources. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources, including sources outside of the Government. This information will be used for the evaluation of past performance.

The past performance factor evaluation and past performance confidence assessment rating is separate and distinct from the contracting officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the quoter’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the relative capability of the quoter and other competitors to successfully meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Past Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings Table

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the quoter will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the quoter’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

The quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the quoter will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the quoter will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Factor III – Price

Price

· Total price will be evaluated taking into the account the total FFP for the total ordering period and option. Price analysis will be used to evaluate price reasonableness.

· The Government may evaluate any and all information submitted by the vendor to support the reasonableness of prices proposed. The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

· Quoter’s price will be evaluated based on the price included in the “Schedule of Supplies/Services.” The price contained in the “Schedule of Supplies/Services” shall be derived from completing the provided Pricing Spreadsheet. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the prices proposed for each year within the ordering period are significantly unbalanced.

· Although price is not the most important evaluation factor, it has the potential to become more significant during the evaluation process. The degree of importance of price will increase with the degree of equality of the proposals in relation to the other factors on which selection is to be based. The importance of price will also increase when a quote's price is so significantly high as to diminish the value to the Government that might be gained under the other aspects of the offer. If, at any stage of the evaluation, all quoters are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, non-price quotes, price could become the factor in determining which quoter shall receive the award.

· The PCO/SSA may evaluate any and all information submitted by the vendor to support the reasonableness of prices quoted.

· The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

· The common amounts provided in the “Instructions to Quoters” for Travel/ODCs shall be utilized for evaluation purposes only in determining the total price for the entire contract.

· All options, including option FAR 52.217-8 will be evaluated pursuant to solicitation provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the price for the option to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of the option shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option.

3. Written Notice

A written notice of award or acceptable of a quote e-mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quoter, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

4. Rating Tables

Technical Ratings

These ratings will be used in the evaluation of Factor I – Technical Approach, Sub-factor I, Sub-factor II, III, IV, V and overall Non-Price Quote.

TABLE I

Combined Technical/Risk Table

Adjectival Rating

Description

Outstanding Quote indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Quote indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Quote indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Quote has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable.

Technical Risk Table:

Low

Quote may contain weakness(es) which have little potential to cause disruption of schedule or degradation of performance. Normal contractor effort and normal Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome any difficulties.

Moderate Quote contains a significant weakness or combination of weaknesses which may potentially cause disruption of schedule or degradation of performance. Special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome difficulties.

High Quote contains a significant weakness or combination of weaknesses which is likely to cause significant disruption of schedule or degradation of performance. Is unlikely to overcome any difficulties, even with special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring.

Unacceptable Quote contains a material failure or a combination of significant weaknesses that increases the risk of unsuccessful performance to an unacceptable level.

DEFINITIONS:

Strength - An aspect of a quoter's Quote that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Weakness - A flaw in the Quote that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness - A flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Deficiency - A material failure of a Quote to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a Quote that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Risk – (as it pertains to source selection) - The potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which a quoter’s proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or sub-factor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Hazardous Substance Incident Response Management (HSIRM) and HSIRM Refresher Courses

A. GENERAL

It is estimated that in each ordering periods the following courses may be required.

1. Forty (40) HSIRM Courses (3-day course)

2. Forty-Six (46) HSIRM Refresher Courses (1-day course) - Either done in conjunction with a HSIRM course (3-day course) or combined with another HSIRM Refresher course (1-day course).

3. Twenty (20) HSIRM Refresher Courses (1-day course) – Scheduled as a “stand alone” class.

It is emphasized that the number of classes is only an estimate since the actual number of classes held is controlled by funding constraints.

HSIRM Refresher classes may be scheduled in the following manner:

(1) in conjunction with the HSIRM class (i.e., on the day before the HSIRM class convenes or the day following the last day of the HSIRM class)

(2) combined with another HSIRM Refresher course

(3) HSIRM Refresher may be scheduled as a “stand alone” class.

Quantities may fluctuate from year to year depending on the need of students to receive this training. Training schedules are planned on a year to year basis and the contractor will be notified at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year as to the number and locations where the training will be held. Classes may be held, for example, in the following locations:

CONUS:

INDIAN ISLAND, WA

PORTSMOUTH, NH

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY

BARKINGS SANDS, HI

SUGAR GROVE, WV

OCONUS:

ATSUGI, JAPAN

AUTEC, BAHAMAS

CHINHAE, KOREA

DIEGO GARCIA

GUAM

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

IWAKUNI, JAPAN

KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII

KEFLAVIC, ICELAND

LONDON, UK

NAPLES, ITALY

OKINAWA

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE ROMANIA, DEVESELU

ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR

ROTA, SPAIN

SASEBO, JAPAN

SIGONELLA, ITALY

SOUDA BAY, GREECE

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

There is the potential for “add-on” convening of the class to be scheduled during the fiscal year if the need arises. These convening will only be scheduled with the concurrence of the contractor.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR HSIRM AND HSIRM REFRESHER

1.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide services for the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN), Norfolk, VA. These services shall provide instruction for the environmental training courses described in Section 11.0 below as conducted by NAVSAFENVTRACEN, and student record keeping support typical for educational programs as set forth by NAVSAFENVTRACEN.

2.0 Mission

The mission of NAVSAFENVTRACEN is to provide quality safety, health, and environmental training to selected personnel in order to enhance skills at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels in order to prepare personnel in their designated specialty or field.

3.0 Definitions

3.1 List of Commonly Used Acronyms

The contractor shall provide training for NAVSAFENVTRACEN using contractor-owned/provided learning materials, equipment and methodologies to produce a graduate that satisfies the Center’s mission and the learning objectives contained in the course outline.

deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. No employee will be permitted on the government-furnished facilities when such check reveals that the employee’s presence would be detrimental to the security of the facilities or accomplishment of work.

5.1.2 Contractor personnel assigned to teach a course shall have expertise in the subject area and instructional experience. The personnel shall be familiar with all initial presentation and remediation procedures, training aids, devices and equipment associated with the course and shall be evaluated by both the contractor and government. Contractor instructors shall be evaluated by government SME’s and by student critiques.

Certification Maintenance Points shall be the responsibility of NAVSAFENVTRACEN not that of the contractor. However, the contractor may be requested to provide certain course data so that course certification may be obtained.

NAVSAFENVTRACEN. Unless otherwise directed, the contractor shall fax or email the student attendance sheet with grades annotated to the NAVSAFENVTRACEN at the conclusion of the last day of the course. Note: Student Social Security Numbers, including last four (4), must not be sent via fax or email.

5.1.10.1 Contractor shall ensure student data records (if necessary), attendance sheet and student critiques (government provided) are completed by all students.

5.1.10.2 Contractor shall complete a Drop/Failure Record (government provided) for each student who either fails or does not complete the course for other than academic reasons.

5.1.10.3 The contractor shall complete a Course Completion Certificate for each student who successfully completes the course. These certificates shall be filled out by the contractor at the end of each course and passed out to students who have successfully completed the course. In the event that certificates cannot be given to the students at the conclusion of the course, it is the responsibility of the contractor to make arrangements to ensure the students receive their certificates. Course completion certificates shall be kept under careful control by the contractor and only issued directly to the student successfully completing the course. Any unused certificates may either be retained by the contractor for future classes, or properly destroyed.

5.1.11 Attendance Policy

Any student missing more than 20% of a class will fail the course and not receive a graduation certificate. The contract instructor should contact the COR or course supervisor immediately to discuss the student’s situation. The government retains the right to make the final decision on whether or not a student will be allowed to stay for the remainder of the course.

5.1.12 Submission of Invoices

All invoices for completed course of instruction shall be submitted to the COR within five (5) working days after return from travel. Submitted invoices will include the fixed price cost for the convening taught, as well as any reimbursement for travel and per diem.

Each contract instructor/manager shall obtain a permit/decal as required by the visited activity security office as necessary to enter the work sites.

5.2.3 Security Requirements

The contractor shall conform to all DOD, DON, and local security instructions.

5.2.4 Physical Security/Key Control/Common Access Card (CAC) Control The contractor shall conform to all current and applicable DOD, DON, and local command instructions regarding physical security, key control and Common Access Card (CAC). The contractor shall maintain control over assigned keys and CAC.

5.2.5 Personal Security/Anti-Terrorism

After award of the contract, the contractor shall become knowledgeable of all current Foreign Clearance Guide, DOD, DON, State Department and local command instructions pertaining to personal security and anti-terrorist issues. This will require each instructor to complete required training and forms such as Level One Anti-Terrorist training, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Training, Human Rights Training, Country Specific and Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) also known as a PRO-file within the time frames required by the guiding regulations. Training will be accomplished either on-line or through other means as arranged by the contractor and the

NAVSAFENVTRACEN.

The completion of such training shall be reported to the COR, or course supervisor. The contractor shall not receive any compensation for this training. Periodic refresher training is required.

5.3 Safety

The contractor shall conform/comply with all referenced safety instructions. Any safety related problems shall be addressed immediately to the COR.

5.4 Accident Reports

The contractor shall conduct an investigation into all accidents occurring on government property involving contract employees and report the findings in writing of such an investigation to the COR within three (3) calendar days after the occurrence. When required, the contractor shall provide input for reporting accidents involving students.

5.5 Contract Work Hours

Classes typically begin at 0730 and end at 1600 on each day with a ten (10) minute break every hour and an hour for lunch. Occasional non-standard training days may be required by emergencies, and operational commitments; therefore, in these cases, as much prior notification as possible will be provided to the contractor. However, the course is designed for whole days and should not vary substantially from the above format, e.g., ending after a half-day on the last day, two-hour lunches or ending class two hours early on days in the middle of the week. Likewise, extending past the normal ending time can only be done with the students’ option since many students may have off-hour commitments. Holidays shall be limited to those normally scheduled for the United States federal government employees. Legal holidays for the purpose of this contract are:

The contractor shall conduct all travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Joint Federal Travel Regulations and Joint Travel Regulations. In the event that the allowable per diem limits for an area must be exceeded (i.e., lodging), the contractor must receive approval from the COR prior to travel. The cost of travel documents such as passports and visas will be included in the unit price of the course.

5.6.1 Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance

When HSIRM and HSIRM Refresher courses are held in Spain, the contractor shall ensure that they are in full compliance with DFARS 252.228-7006 and the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, to include Appendix A, which is available at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm. The contractor shall carefully observe all procedures and lead-time requirements specified in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. Since Spanish civil liability insurance need only be purchased when the classes are scheduled to be held in Spain, the government intends to reimburse the contractor for the amount of the insurance premium through a separate contract line item number and should not be included in the unit cost of any courses.

5.7 Dress Requirement

The contractor shall ensure that all instructors and supervisors maintain a standard of grooming and personal appearance that reflects a high degree of pride in themselves and in their employees, and in keeping with their position as a professional in a military environment.

5.8 Academic Standards

In cases of student academic problems, the contractor is expected to provide counseling and remediation. The contractor shall notify the COR immediately of any student having academic problems. The government reserves the right to make any decision concerning termination or extension of training for the student with academic problems.

5.9 Inability of Contractor to Perform

In the event that an instructor is unable to teach a class due to illness, injury or death, the contractor must have a CP in place to replace that instructor within twenty-four (24) hours at their own expense. In addition, the government reserves the right to request that an instructor be replaced due to poor performance. The CP must also address the manner in which this instructor will be replaced.

5.10 Poor Performance

The following elements, which comprise examples of poor instructor performance, can ultimately result in the removal of the instructor if these actions remain unabated:

· regularly late for class

· poorly prepared to teach (which frequently results in the instructor reading overhead transparencies, or notes to the students)

· disorganized, resulting in poor time management, student confusion, and/or jumping from topic to topic and not following the syllabus

· regularly unable to answer students’ questions (most likely due to lack of knowledge)

· regularly refusing to answer students’ question (either due to lack of knowledge, lack of preparation, agenda anxiety, lack of respect of students)

· regularly dismissing class early (more than an hour before dismissal time)

· failure to remediate

· routinely unwilling to remediate

· routinely having to remediate more than 10% of the class

· inappropriate language (vulgar, sexist, racist, or language that shows disrespect for the students)

· either unwilling or incapable of ascertaining the level of the class’s knowledge and teaching at that level

· routinely unwilling, or incapable of, controlling the discipline of the class (e.g., allowing disruptive side conversations to occur during the instructor’s presentation of the course material, allowing students to show up late thereby disrupting the class)

6.0 Student/Instructor Ratios: Student Loading

6.1 Student/instructor ratios must be such that there is an adequate number of instructors at all times to ensure effective coverage of the entire course, student remediation during class hours, and student supervision and safety. NAVSAFENVTRACEN will reimburse the travel and per diem expenses for one (1) instructor to teach these courses.

6.2 The maximum class size of HSIRM is (25) twenty-five. The maximum class size of HSIRM Refresher is (30) thirty. The Government reserves the right to cancel a convening due to low enrollment at no cost/penalty to the Government. The Contractor will be notified no later than (21) twenty-one days prior to the first day of class, if the class will be cancelled.

6.3 The government reserves the right to exceed the class size on a case-by-case, limited basis at no extra cost to the government if agreed to in advance by the COR and the contractor.

7.0 Qualifications

7.1 Contractor

7.1.1 The contractor shall provide personnel who meet the experience levels required as stated herein.

7.1.2 The contractor shall be able to provide qualified instructors of the course on dates as agreed to in this contract.

7.1.3 The contractor shall present evidence of ongoing or recent experience (within three years) in conducting technical training courses similar in scope and difficulty to the safety training course set forth herein.

7.1.4 Once an instructor(s) has become "established" teaching this course, if any "new" instructors must be brought in to teach the course, a transition period must be provided whereby the new instructor must teach one or more convening with a previously "established" instructor. The government will monitor his/her progress through a review of student critiques and, if necessary, a technical review, per paragraph 9.2 contained herein. It is expected that the instructional staff remain reasonably constant throughout the duration of the contract.

7.1.5 The contractor shall possess a knowledge and understanding of the type of educational techniques outlined in the SOW.

7.1.6 The contractor shall possess the ability to effectively manage and provide an adequate administrative staff in support of the educational/training services provided under any resulting contract.

7.2 Instructor Qualifications

7.2.1 The contractor shall be responsible for employing appropriate, technically and academically qualified personnel to perform the instructor services outlined herein.

7.2.2 Instructors must have a four (4) year baccalaureate degree and at least five (5) years of experience in SOH, chemistry, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or any combination thereof, OR a two (2) year associate degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in SOH, chemistry, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or any combination thereof, OR a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in SOH, chemistry, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or any combination thereof, AND a minimum of three (3) years of formal instructional experience (one (1) year of experience equates to a minimum of 160 hours of classroom training time per 12 month period) AND at least one (1) year of aforementioned experience must be in teaching DoD or U.S. Coast Guard personnel OR at least three (3) years of active duty in the DoD or Coast Guard with an honorable discharge OR at least three (3) years of work for the DoD/Coast Guard as a civilian employee AND the instructor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing emergency response personnel or working within an ICS or any combination thereof.

7.3 Contractor’s Contract Manager

The contractor shall identify a point of contact/contract manager for contractual matters. This is the individual that the COR will deal with concerning the contracted course and contract performance.

7.4 Resumes/Biographical Summaries

After award of this contract, resumes for prospective new instructors shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval prior to employment under the contract. All proposed substitutes (no matter when they are proposed during the performance period) shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person being replaced. The COR will inform the contractor directly of individuals who are acceptable. Unacceptable documentation will be returned to the contractor indicating the reason(s) for rejection. The COR will have the right to obtain, from the contractor, substantiation of information contained in any resume. The contractor agrees that during the first 120 days of the contract performance period, no personnel substitutions for the primary instructors who delivered the video presentation during Volume I Non-Price Factors – Sub-factor V of the solicitation process will be permitted unless that individual’s sudden illness, death or termination of employment necessitates such substitution. In any of these events, the contractor shall promptly notify the COR and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution. In the case that a substitution is allowed, the alternate instructor(s) whose resume form was submitted and approved during Volume I Non-Price Factors – Sub-factor I of the solicitation process shall be the substitute.

8.0 Student Evaluation/Testing

8.1 Contractor

8.1.1 Classrooms operated by the contractor shall be manned by qualified instructors who have qualified for employment under the provisions herein.

8.1.2 Prior to failing a student, the contract instructor shall contact the COR or course supervisor to discuss the situation and provide recommendations. The final decision whether or not to fail a student shall rest with the government.

8.1.3 A comprehensive knowledge test will be administered by the contractor to ensure student mastery of the course objectives. The minimum passing score is 70 (on a 100-point scale.)

8.2 Government

The COR or course supervisor shall reserve the right to administer unscheduled tests to selected students.

9.0 Quality Control Plan

9.1 The contractor shall conduct training as specified on the topical outline in the course SOW. The contractor is responsible for establishing, maintaining and monitoring the quality control of the services provided hereunder via a detailed QCP clearly stating his/her procedures for ensuring quality. As part of the above plan, the contractor shall establish and maintain an instructor evaluation system. Records of all instructor evaluations for contract employees shall be kept current, complete and available to the Contracting Officer, or COR upon request during the performance of this contract.

9.2 The government reserves the right for the COR or his/her designated representatives to evaluate contractor performance, including both technical content and instructional techniques, at any time. Observations of the evaluator will be passed to the contractor via the COR. Direct discussion of observations by a designated representative with contract instructors is not permitted.

10.0 General Tasks/Work Requirements by Position

10.1 Instructor’s Tasks

10.1.1 Maintain a high standard of professional qualifications in instructional and technical areas.

10.1.2 Recommend any changes to the curriculum, if necessary, to the COR.

10.1.3 Prepare a personalized Lesson Topic Guide for each subject matter area assigned.

10.1.4 Maintain qualifications in instructional techniques, training aids, training equipment, training devices and instructional material required to teach assigned topics.

10.1.5 Prepare the classroom for instruction (e.g., ensure course materials are brought into classroom, arrange tables and chairs, layout course materials for each student) and ensure classroom is left in an orderly fashion at the end of each day, especially on the last day of the class.

10.1.6 Remediation shall be provided for any student demonstrating academic problems at any time in the course. This may take the form of one-on-one discussion during or after class hours, extra study assignments to reinforce mastery of difficult material, a review of the results of the final exam, etc. The degree of remediation will be determined by the contract instructor based upon the particular situation. It is expected that most remediation will be accomplished during regular class hours. However, there may be a need to briefly assist a student on an occasional basis after class. There is no compensation beyond that included in the contract. Any demands on a contract instructor’s time considered excessive and beyond the scope of the contract should be brought to the attention of the COR.

10.1.7 Upon request of the appropriate authority, make academic comments concerning students.

10.1.8 Ensure a dignified, harmonious and professional classroom atmosphere.

10.1.9 Administer, grade and review examinations, as necessary.

10.1.10 Report all problem areas related to assigned duties and responsibilities to contractor’s point of contact.

10.1.11 Teach all assigned topics, in accordance with contract requirements, effectively utilizing allotted time.

10.1.12 Inventory and account for assigned classroom/lab training equipment, submitting missing item reports to the contractor’s point of contact.

10.1.13 Perform operational check on assigned training equipment, devices and aids.

10.1.14 Refer unresolved students’ disciplinary problems to the appropriate military authority.

10.1.15 Monitor students to ensure safe usage of all training equipment, devices and aids.

10.1.16 Instruct students in operation and safety requirements of shop/lab equipment for trainers.

10.1.17 Conduct class critique of test results.

10.1.18 Monitor students’ compliance with safety standards and procedures and immediately correct safety violations, reporting all persistent violations to the COR via the contractor’s point of contact.

10.1.19 Assign suitable study procedures to help both failing and non-failing students.

10.1.20 Ensure any changes in the instructions listed in the topical outline are incorporated into the lesson plans and any corresponding materials provided to the students.

11.0 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

General Notes

(a) The data provided herein represents the government’s best estimate of need based on current conditions.

(b) This course is a group-paced, criterion referenced, instructor managed, student participation, lecture/laboratory type instructional system that uses firmly established training procedures. All procedures will be accomplished in accordance with the latest instructional methodology.

(c) The outline of topics is provided as amplifying information in support of the mission objectives of the course. The contractor is not bound to comply with the order of the following outline.

COURSE OUTLINE

C.1.0 CIN: A-493-0077 Hazardous Substance Incident Response Management Course Length: 3 Days Class Size: 25 Student/Instructor Ratio: (See paragraph 6.1.)

Classes: Times and places to be provided to contractor by Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center no later than 30 days prior to required delivery date.

C.1.1 Purpose/Objective of Course The purpose of the course is to provide assigned personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond safely and effectively to releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances without regard to the location of the hazard and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs. The following documents, as a minimum, shall be used as guidance.

· 29 CFR 1910.120

· 29 CFR 1910.132-136

· 29 CFR 1910.146

· 29 CFR 1910.147

· 29 CFR 1910.1200

· 40 CFR 261

· 40 CFR 264

· 40 CFR 265

· 40 CFR 302

· 40 CFR 355

· 49 CFR 171-179

· NFPA 471 and 472

· OPNAVINST 5090.1(Series)

· OPNAVINST 5100.23(Series)

· DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (current edition)

· NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (current edition)

· ACGIH TLVs and BEIs, Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents (current edition)

· NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities - NSTM 670, Volumes1 & 2 Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

· Describe OSHA, EPA, DOD, and DON regulatory requirements,

· Describe the principles of hazard recognition and risk assessment,

· Describe fundamental chemical properties,

· Describe physical and chemical properties,

· Describe reactivity properties,

· Identify routes of chemical exposure,

· Identify carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens,

· Identify simple and chemical asphyxiates, irritants and sensitizers,

· Describe local and systemic effects,

· Identify the criteria for establishing or modifying the evacuation areas and/or control zones,

· Describe the purpose and functional responsibilities of the hazard sector personnel with the ICS,

· Describe engineering controls and hazardous waste operations,

· Explain the elements of an emergency response plan,

· Describe decontamination procedures and practices,

· Explain…