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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation N0018920Q0035 is to attach Questions and Responses regarding the solicitation, and to incorporate revisions into the PWS. Please see the Summary of Changes in the continuation page. NOTE: QUOTER IS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE

A SIGNED COPY OF THIS AMENDMENT IN THE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL.

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation N0018920Q0035, Amendment 0001

THIS AMENDMENT INCORPORATES THE FOLLOWING:

I. Section 1.4.2., Paragraph 2 of the PWS is hereby replaced by the following text:

Each class requires a minimum of one (1) qualified primary instructor, who must be a

Professional Engineer (P.E.) with extensive knowledge of tank and piping corrosion inspection procedures, preferably demonstrated by applicable National Association of Corrosion Engineers

(NACE) certification(s). The primary instructor must teach a minimum of 50% of each class.

II. Section 4.1.1. of the PWS is hereby replaced by the following text:

The primary instructor for the class must possess a four (4) year baccalaureate degree in engineering, be a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with extensive knowledge of tank and piping corrosion inspection procedures, preferably demonstrated by applicable NACE certification(s).

The primary instructor must provide at least 50% of class instruction.

I. All other contract terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work

Statement

Contract Instructors for Above Ground /

Underground Storage Tank Safety Manager Course

(A-493-0217)

NAVAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CENTER

SECTION 1 BACKGROUND AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide instructors to develop and teach the Navy’s

Above Ground / Underground Storage Tank (AST / UST) Safety Manager Course (course number A-493-0073) to uniformed personnel and civilians working for the US Government in support of the Naval Safety and

Environmental Training Center(NAVSAFENVTRACEN), Norfolk, VA. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services: The contractor shall develop the Program of Study (POS) for the Navy’s

AST/UST Safety Manager course, and deliver approved course instruction to military and civilian students as required by the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center. The contractor shall provide all required personnel, equipment, supplies transportation, tools, and materials and services as defined in this

Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract with the goal of producing a course graduate that satisfies the NAVSAFENVTRACEN’s mission and the learning objectives of the course outline contained herein.

1.2. Background: 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.

1.3. Objectives:

o Development of an approved POS for the Navy’s AST / UST Safety Manager Course o Qualified instructors deliver accurate course information to students in a professional manner o Student learning – distribution of knowledge to ensure the safety and advancement of uniformed personnel and Government civilians.

1.4. Scope:

1.4.1. The contractor shall develop the POS for the AST / UST Safety Manager Course using the outline provided in Section 6 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other references cited herein.

The POS shall be delivered to the COR for review within thirty (30) calendar days of award.

Revisions may be required and shall be provided to the COR within three (3) business days after request.

1.4.2. The contractor shall deliver the course to students approved by NAFSAFENVTRACEN during dates and in locations as identified in Task Orders issued under this contract. Each course is five (5) days in duration. The average class size is approximately 25 students. 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.

Each class requires a minimum of one (1) qualified primary instructor, who must be a

Professional Engineer (P.E.) with extensive knowledge of tank and piping corrosion inspection procedures, preferably demonstrated by applicable National Association of Corrosion

Engineers (NACE) certification(s). The primary instructor must teach a minimum of 50% of each class.

A minimum of two (2), five (5) day (40 hours) courses shall be required to be taught in each of the base and option years. Historically, the maximum requirement has been six (6) courses per year.

Additional courses may be added depending upon student demand for this training and available funding, with the concurrence of the contractor. The government reserves the right to cancel a convening for any reason. The contractor will be notified of a cancellation no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the class.

Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center develops annual training schedules. The contractor will be notified at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year (federal fiscal year begins 01 Oct) as to the number of estimated classes and planned training locations.

The following example of courses is provided for planning purposes only. Actual schedules may vary. Classes may be held, for example, in the following locations:

CONUS: OCONUS:

ANNAPOLIS,MD ATSUGI, JAPAN

FALLON, NV CHINHAE, KOREA

NORFOLK, VA DIEGO GARCIA

ATLANTA, GA GUAM

GUANTANAMO BAY,

GROTON, CT CUBA

ORLANDO, FL IWAKUNI, JAPAN

BANGOR, WA KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII

GREAT LAKES, IL KEFLAVIC, ICELAND

PARRIS ISLAND, SC LONDON, UK

BARSTOW, CA NAPLES, ITALY

GULFPORT, MS OKINAWA

PASCAGOULA, MS PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

BREMERTON, WA DEVESELU, ROMANIA

INDIAN HEAD, MD REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

OWINGS MILLS MD ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR

PATUXENT RIVER, MD ROTA, SPAIN

BRUNSWICK, ME SASEBO, JAPAN

INDIAN ISLAND, WA SIGONELLA, ITALY

PENSACOLA, FL SOUDA BAY, GREECE

CAMP LEJUENE, NC YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

INGLESIDE, TX AUTEC BAHAMAS

PHILADELPHIA, PA

CAMP PENDLETON, CA

JACKSONVILLE, FL

PORT HUENEME, CA

CHARLESTON, SC

KEY WEST, FL

SAN DIEGO, CA

CHERRY POINT, NC

KINGSBAY, GA

WASHINGTON, DC

CHINA LAKE, CA

LEMOORE, CA

WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA

COLTS NECK, NJ

MAYPORT, FL

BARKINGS SANDS, HI

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

MERIDIAN, MS

PORTSMOUTH, NH

CRANE, IN

MIRAMAR, CA

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY

DAHLGREN, VA

NEW ORLEANS, LA

SUGAR GROVE, WV

EARLE, NJ

NEWPORT, RI

EVERETT, WA

NEW RIVER, NC

There is the potential for course convenings to be added to the schedule during the fiscal year. In such cases, the courses shall be scheduled with the concurrence of the contractor.

1.5. Period of Performance: The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will include a five (5) year ordering period from 01 August 2020 through 31 July 2025. An additional, optional ordering period of up to six (6) months will be included in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-8, Extension of Services, and may extend the period of performance through 31 January 2026.

1.6. General Information and Requirements

1.6.1. Course Information and Hours: The course is anticipated to be five (5) days in length. Classes begin at 0730 and end at 1600 on each day, with a ten (10) minute break every hour and an hour for lunch.

Occasionally 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 this 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 course. Likewise, extending past the normal ending time can only be done with the students’ concurrence since many students may have off-hour commitments.

Holidays shall be limited to those normally scheduled for the United States federal government employees, as listed below:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.2. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at US

Government provided facilities in CONUS and OCONUS locations as specified in task orders issued under this contract.

1.6.3. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers

Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

SECTION 2 ACRONYMNS, DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES

2. The following information is provided for reference. The list of acronyms and definitions is not all-inclusive.

2.1. List of Commonly Used Acronyms:

CAP Contractor Administration Plan

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CIN Course Identification Number

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

CP Contingency Plan

DOD Department of Defense

DON Department of the Navy

DOT Department of Transportation

NAVSAFENVTRACEN Naval Safety and Environmental Training

Center

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GFI Government Furnished Items

OSH Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QAP Quality Assurance Plan

RFP Request for Proposal

SME Subject Matter Expert

PWS Performance Work Statement

RFP Request for Proposal

CONUS Within the contiguous United States

OCONUS Outside the contiguous United States

2.2. Definitions:

A demonstration is a method of instruction whereby the instructor(s) actually performs the procedures or tasks that are being reviewed.

A workshop is a method of instruction whereby the students are allowed to perform the procedures or tasks that have been demonstrated to them by the instructor(s). Workshops must be accomplished under the supervision of the instructor(s).

Training equipment is material that OSH and environmental professionals may encounter in the performance of their duties, i.e., respirators, monitoring equipment, protective clothing, etc.

Formal teaching experience is defined as time spent by an instructor in front of a classroom of students conducting training from a lesson plan. The training may take the form of lectures, oversight of students working in groups, working with students in a one-on-one basis in the resolution of academic problems, using audiovisual hardware and software in the presentation of a topic, supervising students during field exercises, and other similar activities.

SECTION 3 ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Contractor Roles and Responsibilities:

3.1.1. The contractor shall provide all materials and services necessary to perform program of study development and instructional services in accordance with the PWS. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract with the goal of producing a course graduate that satisfies the

NAVSAFENVTRACEN’s mission and the learning objectives contained in the course outline. The contractor shall provide all training materials used in the course, inclusive of instructor lesson plans, student handouts, references, charts, manuals, tests, audiovisual aids, and training equipment.

3.1.2. The contractor shall provide a student guide/manual at the beginning of the course for each student to use and keep. A course syllabus shall be included in each student guide/manual which outlines the topics to be covered, on which days, and the approximate amount of time to be spent on each topic. Also to be included in the student guide/manual are copies of any computer-generated graphics to be shown, along with note-taking space. The order of the material in the student manual shall follow the order in which the material is presented in class. Additional handouts may be provided at the contractor’s discretion; however, if provided, the materials shall be included in the student guide/manual.

The contractor shall provide applicable sections of the following standards to each student for their use and retention:

Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)/Reference Publication (RP) 100, Recommended

Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems

PEI/RP 200, Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for

Motor

Vehicle Fueling

PEI/RP 900 Recommended Practices for the Inspection and Maintenance of Underground

Storage Tank Systems

Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001, Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage

Tanks

3.1.3. The contractor shall provide the following course administrative materials in sufficient quantities for each class convening and student:

One copy of the NAVSAFENVTRACEN Attendance Roster per class convening;

One copy of the Student Data Record per student per class convening;

One copy of the Nameplate per student per class convening;

One copy of the Course Critique per student per class convening;

Student Drop/Failure Record in sufficient quantities for those students who may fail or drop the course;

One copy of a Course Completion (graduation) Certificate per student per class convening.

3.1.4. The contractor shall be responsible to ship training aids and instructional materials to training locations. There is no separate reimbursement for shipping costs. The following is a representative example of course-related shipments and provided for informational purposes only:

Number of

Packages

Contents Approximate

Weight

2 Student Course

Material

25 lbs per package

3.1.5. Contractor personnel assigned to teach a course shall have expertise in the subject area and instructional experience. Contractor instructors shall provide instruction in all topics/discussion points contained in Section 6 and shall be familiar with all initial presentation and remediation procedures, training aids, devices and equipment associated with the course, and shall be evaluated by the government.

3.1.6. There is no predetermined list of training equipment, handouts, audiovisual aids, references (other than those cited in the course outline), manuals, etc., to be used in the course. The selection of these materials is at the discretion of the contractor. However, the contractor shall incorporate computer-generated graphics (e. g., PowerPoint), and use training equipment as defined in Section 2.2, handouts, and other audiovisual aids to supplement lectures. The contractor shall incorporate the demonstration and use of training equipment into each course convening. Contractor is encouraged to recommend changes to the curriculum to the COR.

3.1.7. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a course completion report within thirty (30) days after the end of each class convening. The report shall include, as a minimum, a student roster, student grades, student test answer sheets, student data records (if necessary), student critiques, drop/failure records (if applicable), instructor comments/observations, and one copy of Student

Test. The student attendance roster with grades shall be faxed to the NAVSAFENVTRACEN at the conclusion of the last day of the course. All receipts for allowable travel expenses shall be submitted to the

COR within five (5) working days after return from travel.

3.1.8. Contractor shall ensure an attendance roster and student critique (government provided) are completed by all students. 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.

3.1.9. 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. Testing: Administration of a comprehensive, objective, knowledge-based test to demonstrate the student’s comprehension of course topics is required. A minimum test score of 70% (on a 100-point scale) is required to graduate from the course and receive a certificate of completion.

3.1.10. Contractor shall provide and administer a comprehensive, objective, knowledge-based test to demonstrate the student’s mastery of course topics. A minimum test score of 70% (on a 100-point scale) is required to graduate from the course and receive a certificate of completion. The number and types of questions asked are at the discretion of the contractor.

3.1.11. Contractor shall provide official NAVSAFENVTRACEN graduation certificates for 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 tests cannot be graded before students are dismissed on the final day, it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure students are notified of their test results and provided their graduation certificate within seven (7) calendar days of course completion.

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. One (1) copy of the NAVSAFENVTRACEN graduation certificate will be provided to the contractor either by: hard copy or electronic copy.

3.1.12. Attendance Policy. Any student missing more than 20% of a class will fail the course and not receive a graduation certificate. The contract instructor shall contact the COR or course manager immediately upon occurrence 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.

3.1.13. All contractors shall abide by the rules and regulations concerning the maintenance of personal standards for instructor integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, and student fraternization as stated throughout this PWS.

3.1.14. By accepting contract award the contractor agrees that during the first 120 days of contract performance only the instructors whose resumes and videos were evaluated during contract source selection will be assigned to teach the Above Ground/Underground Storage Tank Safety Manager Course (barring termination of employment, death, injury, accident, or other emergency). After the 120 day period, the contractor shall assign only COR-approved qualified instructors, as specified in Section 4 of this PWS, to teach the Above Ground/Underground Storage Tank Safety Manager Course. The contract instructors shall be thoroughly familiar with all presentation material, training aids, devices and equipment associated with the course and student remediation procedures.

3.1.15. Within ten (10) days of receiving a Task Order the contractor shall provide to the COR the name and credentials of the instructor the contractor will deploy to fulfill the Task Order, as well as the name and credentials of a qualified alternate instructor. If any of the instructors proposed have not previously taught the Navy’s Above Ground/Underground Storage Tank Safety Manager Course under this contract the contractor will provide a resume and a 10-15 minute video recording of the instructor at work to demonstrate the individual’s qualifications and teaching ability. The COR may request training certificates, transcripts, or other documentation from the contractor in order to substantiate the information proffered in the resume. The COR will review the resume and video and either accept or reject the proposed instructor(s) via written notification to the Contract Manager. If two or more of the proposed instructors are rejected, the contractor shall have three (3) days to offer qualified replacements or resolve the issues which led to rejection by the Government.

3.1.16. The contractor shall be required to travel to training locations, and shall conduct all travel in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Travel should not exceed that allowed in the FTR..

Travel costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses are allowable if incurred by contractor personnel on official company business. Travel related costs shall be reasonable. Costs for transportation may be based on mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Costs incurred for lodging, meals and incidental expenses shall be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel. See FAR 31.205-46 for more information on travel costs.

Travel costs are further limited by funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to traveling. For training locations in foreign countries, the contract instructors must meet the travel requirements established for the Area of

Responsibility (AOR) in which training will take place.

3.1.17. The contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Assurance Plan (QA Plan) in order to ensure only qualified instructors are deployed to teach the AST / UST Course, and to ensure only

NAVSAFENVTRACEN-approved information is delivered to students. The contractor shall detail in its quality assurance plan how it intends to maintain and improve instructor proficiency in delivery of the course content and to track individual instructor qualifications and certifications. This QA Plan shall detail the methodology to be used by the contractor to monitor and grade the performance of its personnel as they carry out the requirements of this PWS. The QA Plan shall address the contractor’s courses of action to improve the performance of under-performing instructors, maintain the skills of instructors performing at or above acceptable standards, and accomplish replacement of instructors, as needed. The QA Plan shall be provided within fifteen (15) days of award or revision, as required, and approved by the contracting officer.

3.1.18. In the event that an instructor is unable to teach a class due to illness, injury or death, the contractor must have a Contingency Plan (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 accomplished to avoid negative impact to course schedule or student achievement. Such plans may be reviewed by the COR at any time. This must be submitted within fifteen (15) days after award of contract.

3.2. Government Roles and Responsibilities:

3.2.1. Course Manager (CM): A Course Manager will be appointed by NAVSAFENVTRACEN coordinate course scheduling and logistics with the contractor. The CM does not have authority to define, change, alter or clarify contract terms or conditions.

3.2.2. The government will provide classroom space, with chalk/dry marker boards and projection screen/monitor. For classes taught in Norfolk, the government will provide a LCD projector and computer workstation. However, locations other than Norfolk, the contractor is responsible to provide a LCD projector and computer laptop unless the course supervisor indicates this equipment is available at that location.

3.2.3. Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do in order to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). Methods of assessment may include evaluation of student course critique and test scores and observance of contract instructor performance by Government representatives.

3.2.4. The government reserves the right to observe and evaluate contractor performance, including both technical content and instructional techniques, at any time. Observations of the evaluator will be communicated to the contractor by the COR. Designated government representative(s) are not permitted to discuss or provide observation information to contract instructors.

3.2.5. One (1) copy of the following documents, either hard copy or an electronic copy will be provided to the Contractor: Student Data Record, NAVSAFENVTRACEN Graduation Certificate, Course Critique

Sheet, NAVSAFENVTRACEN Attendance Sheet, Student Drop/Failure Record, Nameplate and Fax Cover

Sheet. The contractor shall provide all required copies.

SECTION 4 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

4.1. The contractor shall provide instruction by personnel who meet the qualifications as stated herein. The contractor shall possess a knowledge and understanding of the course subject matter and educational techniques outlined in the PWS, and shall possess the ability to effectively manage and provide an adequate administrative staff in support of the educational/training services provided under the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified personnel as described below:

4.1.1. The primary instructor for the class must possess a four (4) year baccalaureate degree in engineering, be a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with extensive knowledge of tank and piping corrosion inspection procedures, preferably demonstrated by applicable NACE certification(s). The primary instructor must provide at least 50% of class instruction;

AND

4.1.2. Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in petroleum storage tank corrosion control, design, inspection, repair and management;

4.1.3. Must have at least three (3) years of formal instructional experience, with each year defined as a minimum of 160 hours of classroom training time per 12-month period;

4.1.4. Must have at least one (1) year of teaching DoD/FEMA/Government personnel.

4.1.5. All assistant instructors, if deployed, must possess a four (4) year baccalaureate degree in engineering, OR

4.1.6. Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in petroleum storage tank corrosion control, design, inspection, repair and management;

4.1.7. A minimum of two (2) years of formal instructional experience, with each year defined as a minimum of 160 hours of classroom training time per 12-month period;

4.1.8. At least one (1) year of teaching DoD/FEMA/Government personnel.

SECTION 5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

5.1. Instructional Tasks: Contractor instructors shall provide the following functions in each course:

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 the classroom is left in an orderly fashion at the end of each day, especially on the last day of the class.

Perform operational checks on assigned training equipment, devices and aids. Incorporate use of the equipment and materials into instruction of assigned topics.

Demonstrate valves, pipes, controls and tank sections. Students shall have an opportunity for a “hands on” examination of various fuel system components.

Ensure a dignified, harmonious and professional classroom atmosphere.

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.

Assign study procedures to assist students at all achievement levels.

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

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

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

Administer, grade and review all examinations.

In addition to the above tasks and barring hindrances such as weather or site conditions, the contractor shall provide at least one field exercise per course convening to enable students to experience, under the supervision of the instructor, to experience a variety of aboveground and underground tanks and perform inspections. The

Course Manager and points of contact at the class locations will assist instructors in making arrangements;

however, organization on of the field exercise shall ultimately be the responsibility of the instructor. The instructor shall ensure that the exercise will not interfere with any work that may be underway at the site. In addition, the instructor shall inform the students that the inspection of the spaces and findings are for instructional purposes only. Any deficiencies noted in inspection may be passed on to the job site supervisor by the instructor.

In the event that a field exercise cannot be arranged, the instructor is required to fill that time with other lesson topics and/or learning experiences to accomplish the same objective.

5.2. Administrative Tasks:

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

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

Report any accident, injury, or material failure e.g., equipment, immediately in accordance with Paragraphs

8.5 and 8.6 below.

5.3. Academic Assistance: In cases of student academic problems, the contractor shall provide counseling and remediation. 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 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. The contractor shall notify the COR or Course Supervisor immediately of any student experiencing academic problems or sub-standard achievement. The government reserves the right to make any decision concerning termination or extension of training for such students.

5.4. Instructor Dress Requirements: The contractor shall maintain a standard of grooming and personal appearance that reflects business professionalism, and is also consistent with their position as a professional in a military environment.

Hair should be neat and clean. A sport shirt, slacks and hard-soled shoes, at a minimum, are required for male instructors; female instructors shall dress as appropriate to a business environment. Blue jeans or denim trousers and soft-soled shoes (tennis, gym or jogging) may be worn only when conducting field training exercises.

5.5. Audits: The Government will periodically audit the course and instructor(s) to ensure the accuracy of the information presented and the professionalism and competency of the instructor(s).

SECTION 6 COURSE MATERIAL AND OUTLINE

6. General: This course is a group-paced, criterion referenced, instructor managed, student participation, lecture/laboratory type instructional system that uses firmly established training procedures. The outline of topics is provided as amplifying information in support of the objectives of the course. The contractor may add to topics or vary the order of the topics to enhance training.

6.1. The purpose of the course is to provide Tank Safety Managers, Facility Response Plan (FRP) and Spill

Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Installation Program Managers and Operators with the knowledge and skills to enable them to establish and manage a Tank Program. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

Explore storage tank technology, materials selection and design considerations

Develop strategies for optimization of storage tank life and performance

Gain knowledge of safety hazards and mitigation measures related to storage tanks

Understand the different types of inspections applicable to storage tanks

Explain the concept of metal degradation

Clarify need for cathodic protection and tank bottom lining

6.2. This course is specifically designed for tank safety management personnel. The student body may be a compilation of civilian and military members in the following occupations: Environmental Protection

Specialists or Navy full-time safety or collateral-duty personnel. Students may have anywhere from no experience to over twenty years of experience.

6.3. Course Outline

Lesson Topic 1

Administrative

Lesson Topic 2

a. Introduction to Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)

b. Storage tank classification

c. Types of tanks

Lesson Topic 3

Tank Containment

a. Water in primary tank, secondary containment, interstice or spill

b. Debris or fire hazard in containment

c. Drain valves

Lesson Topic 4

Tank Attachments and Appurtenances

a. Ladder and Platform Structure

Lesson Topic 5

Overfill Protection Options

a. Fuel release prevention and control

b. 40 CFR 112

Lesson Topic 6

Tank Foundation and Supports

a. Tank Settlement or Foundation Washout

b. Cracking or Spalling Concrete

c. Corrosion

d. Drainage

e. Grounding Strap

Lesson Topic 7

Cathode Protection

a. System Functioning

b. Rectifier Readings

Lesson Topic 8

Tank Coating

a. Paint Failure

b. Insulation Condition

Lesson Topic 9

Tank Shell/Heads

a. Distortions, Buckling, Denting or Bulging

b. Corrosion or Cracking

Lesson Topic 10

Valves and Piping

a. Leakage

b. Supports

c. Anti-siphon

d. Insulation

e. Pressure Systems

Lesson Topics 11

Other Regulated Containers

a. Oil Filled Operational Equipment

b. Drum Storage

Lesson Topics 12

AST System Inspections

a. American Petroleum Institute 653

b. Steel Tank Institute SP-001

c. Field Inspection

Lesson Topic 13

Introduction to Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

a. External UST System Components

b. Fuel Tank and Piping Types

c. Dispensers

d. Shear Valves

e. Line Leak Detectors

f. Tank Labeling

Lesson Topic 14

Inventory Management

a. Implementing Reconciliation

Lesson Topic 15

Water Control in Tanks

a. Water in Tanks

b. Stick method for tanks

Lesson Topic 16

Leak Detection

a. Automatic Tank Gauging Systems

b. Precision Tightness Testing

c. Overfill Control

Lesson Topic 17

Onsite Record Review

a. Release Detection

b. Corrosion Protection

c. Repairs and Releases

d. Financial Responsibility

Lesson Topic 18

Regulations and Codes

a. Cathode Protection Requirements

Lesson Topic 19

PEI Recommended Practices

a. RP 500

b. RP 900

c. RP 1200

Lesson Topic 20

Summary, Review, and Student Testing

SECTION 7 REFERENCES and DELIVERABLES

7.1. Reference Documents: The following documents form an essential part of the PWS. Subsidiary documents, referenced in the cited documents, are also applicable as referenced herein. In all cases of conflict between provisions of the PWS and the documents referenced herein, this PWS shall govern. Subsequent changes to cited documents are applicable.

40 CFR, Par 112, Oil Pollution Prevention

40 CFR, Part 280. Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of

Underground Storage Tanks

UFC 3-460-03, Operation and Maintenance: Maintenance of Petroleum Systems

7.2. Deliverables:

Item Due PWS Ref.

Program of Studies

30 calendar days after award or 3 business days after revision

Paragraph 1.4.1

Course Completion Report 30 calendar days after course completion

Paragraph 3.1.7

Attendance Roster and Grades Last day of class Paragraph 3.1.7

Travel Receipts 5 days after return from travel Paragraph 3.1.7

Graduation Certificates Last day of class or within 7 days directly to students*

Paragraph 3.1.11

Instructor Identification and

Information

Within 10 calendar days of order placement

Paragraph 3.1.15

Instructor Identification and

Information (Rejection)

Within 3 business days of rejection Paragraph 3.1.15

Quality Assurance Plan 15 business days after award Paragraph 3.1.17

Instructor Qualifications

Documentation

At least 5 business days prior to travel

Section 4

Incident Report Within 3 days of incident Paragraph 8.6

Contingency Plan 15 calendar days after award Paragraph 3.1.18

7.3 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be

Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose.

This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

SECTION 8 SECURITY

8.1. General: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must meet all requirements for gaining access to US Government installations. The contractor shall conform to all DOD, DON, and local

(base/installation) security instructions that may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. No employee will be permitted on the government facilities when such check reveals that the employee’s presence would be detrimental to the security of the facilities or accomplishment of work. The course material is unclassified. No security clearances are necessary.

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

8.3. 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.

8.4. 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. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all training requirements have been completed, including refresher training, and current supporting documents provided to the COR at least five (5) business days prior to travel for performance. Training will be accomplished either on-line or through other means as arranged by the contractor and the

NAVSAFENVTRACEN.

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

8.6. 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 Navy students.

SECTION 9 FEDERAL AND DOD REQUIREMENTS

ENTERPRISE – WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year

(FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil/

CONTRACTOR UNCLASSIFIED ACCESS TO FEDERALLY CONTROLLED FACILITIES, SENSITIVE

INFORMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SYSTEMS OR PROTECTED HEALTH

INFORMATION (July 2013)

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires government agencies to develop and implement

Federal security standards for Federal employees and contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type

Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 – “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-

12)” dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives.

Applicability: This clause applies to contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to contractor employees who access Privacy Act and

Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified by DON as National Security Position, as advised by the command security manager. It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

Each contractor employee providing services at a Navy Command under this contract is required to obtain a

Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network access, the contract employee will require a successful investigation as detailed below.

ACCESS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES

Per HSPD-12 and implementing guidance, all contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility or activity under this clause will require a DoD CAC. When access to a base, facility or activity is required contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager upon arrival to the Navy

Command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

ACCESS TO DOD IT SYSTEMS

In accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30, contractor employees who require access to DoN or DoD networks are categorized as IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III. The IT-II level, defined in detail in SECNAV M-5510.30, includes positions which require access to information protected under the Privacy Act, to include Protected Health Information (PHI).

All contractor employees under this contract who require access to Privacy Act protected information are therefore categorized no lower than IT-II. IT Levels are determined by the requiring activity’s Command Information

Assurance Manager. Contractor employees requiring privileged or IT-I level access, (when specified by the terms of the contract) require a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) which is a higher level investigation than the

National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) described below. Due to the privileged system access, a

SSBI suitable for High Risk public trusts positions is required. Individuals who have access to system control, monitoring, or administration functions (e.g. system administrator, database administrator) require training and certification to Information Assurance Technical Level 1, and must be trained and certified on the Operating System or Computing Environment they are required to maintain.

Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated background investigation. When access to

IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the

Navy Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The decision to authorize access to a government IT system/network is inherently governmental. The contractor supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-N;

therefore, the government employee with knowledge of the system/network access required or the COR shall sign the SAAR-N as the “supervisor”.

The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command’s Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current requisite background investigation.