PWS Rev. 1.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

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

A. GENERAL

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

1. Thirty-Two (32) HSIRM Courses (3-day course) per year

2. Forty (40) 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) per year

3. Fifteen (15) HSIRM Refresher Courses (1-day course) – Scheduled as a “standalone” class per year

Course 5-Year Ordering Period FAR clause 52.217-

HSIRM (3-DAY) 160 (estimated 32 per year)

HSIRM REF (resident) (1-DAY) 200 (estimated 40 per year)

Standalone HSIRM REFRESHER (global/resident) (1-

DAY)

75 (estimated 15 per year) 15

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

4. HSIRM Refresher classes may be scheduled in the following manner:

4.1 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).

4.2 combined with another HSIRM Refresher course.

4.3 HSIRM Refresher may be scheduled as a “stand alone” class or in a global online format.

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:

Table 1: CONUS Class Locations

Number Locations Number Locations

1 ANNAPOLIS, MD 22 KEY WEST, FL

2 BANGOR, WA 23 KINGS BAY, GA

3 BREMERTON, WA 24 KINGSVILLE, TX

4 BEAUFORT, SC 25 LEMOORE, CA

5 CAMP LEJUENE, NC 26 MAYPORT, FL

6 CAMP PENDLETON, CA 27 MANCHESER, WA

7 CHARLESTON, SC 28 NEWPORT, RI

8 CHERRY POINT, NC 29 NEW ORLEANS, LA

9 CHINA LAKE, CA 30 NORFOLK, VA

10 COLTS NECK, NJ 31 PANAMA CITY, FL

11 CORONADO, CA 32 PATUXENT RIVER, MD

12 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 33 PENSACOLA, FL

13 CRANE, IN 34 PHILADELPHIA, PA

14 EARLE, NJ 35 POINT LOMA, CA

15 EVERETT, WA 36 PORT HUENEME, CA

16 GROTON, CT 37 PORTSMOUTH, NH

17 GREAT LAKES, IL 38 QUANTICO, VA

18 GULFPORT, MS 39 SAN DIEGO, CA

19 INDIAN HEAD, MD 40 SEAL BEACH, CA

20 INDIAN ISLAND, WA 41 WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA

21 JACKSONVILLE, FL 42 BARKINGS SAND, HI

Table 2: OCONUS Class Locations

Number Locations Number Locations

1 ATSUGI, JAPAN 11 NAPLES, ITALY

2 AUTEC, BAHAMAS 12 OKINAWA, JAPAN

3 CAMP BUTLER, JAPAN 13 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

4 CHINHAE, KOREA 14 DEVESELU, ROMANIA

5 DIEGO GARCIA 15 ROTA, SPAIN

6 GUAM 16 SASEBO, JAPAN

7 GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA 17 SIGONELLA, ITALY

8 HACHINOHE, JAPAN 18 SOUDA BAY, GREECE

9 IWAKUNI, JAPAN 19 YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

10 MISAWA, 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.

B. SPECIFICATIONS FOR HSIRM AND HSIRM REFRESHER

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 and emergency response training courses described in Section 9.0 below as conducted by NAVSAFENVTRACEN, and student record keeping support typical for educational programs as set forth by NAVSAFENVTRACEN.

Mission: The mission of NAVSAFENVTRACEN is to provide quality education and training for military and civilian Navy and Marine Corps personnel, both afloat and ashore, in the areas of occupational safety, environmental protection, and emergency management leading to:

Enhanced operational readiness.

A safe and healthful workplace.

Stewardship through compliance with applicable regulations.

1. Accreditation Standards: The Government may seek accreditation through the American Council on Education (ACE) at some point in the near future. In that regard, Contractors must ensure that curriculum design and course development efforts adhere to ACE accreditation standards and will be available to assist the government in providing necessary documentation. Should the Government decide to pursue accreditation through these other organizations, such support from the Contractor shall be within the scope of this contract.

2. Definitions List of Commonly Used Acronyms

ACGIH American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists BLEVE Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion 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 EPA Environmental Protection Agency GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFI Government Furnished Items GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals HC Hazardous Chemical HM Hazardous Material HS Hazardous Substance HW Hazardous Waste ICS Incident Command System IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health NAVOSH Navy Occupational Safety and Health NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL Permissible Exposure Limit PPE Personal Protective Equipment QCP Quality Control Plan RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RFP Request for Proposal SDS Safety Data Sheet SOH Safety and Occupational Health SME Subject Matter Expert SOW Statement of Work STEL Short Term Exposure Limit TLV Threshold Limit Value TSD Treatment Storage and Disposal USCG United States Coast Guard USN United States Navy

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

b. 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)

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

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

3. General Conditions

3.1 General

3.1.1 All personnel employed by the contractor entering the government-furnished facilities shall conform to all safety, security, work conditions, regulations and procedures, which 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-furnished facilities when such check reveals that the employee’s presence would be detrimental to the security of the facilities or accomplishment of work.

3.1.2 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 SMEs and by student critiques.

3.1.3 All contractor technical instructors and technical instructor supervisors shall abide by the rules and regulations concerning the maintenance of personal standards for instructor integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, and student fraternization. The morale and motivation of student and instructional personnel must be maintained at a high level to ensure a favorable learning environment.

3.1.4 Course Material: Course content shall be reviewed annually by NAVSAFENVTRACEN and updated by the Contractor, if necessary after the review, to reflect current regulations and state-of-the-art spill response techniques and tactics. The Contractor shall incorporate the Instructional System Design (ISD) curriculum development process to follow the industry standard Plan, Analyze, Develop, Design, Implement, Evaluate, and Maintenance (PADDIE+M) approach per this PWS. This requirement includes, without limitation, the ability to verify the technical and operational accuracy of subject content within the planned course materials.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing students with all course materials. NAVSAFENVTRACEN reserves the right to approve or deny the use of course material. The Contractor shall also be responsible for bearing any costs associated with the reproduction and distribution of student materials. Course materials shall demonstrate sound comprehensive professional quality beyond simplified workbooks and PowerPoint presentations.

The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in instructional presentation technologies and practical experience instructing in the specialty area. The Contractor shall demonstrate teaching a lesson, with multi-media and lesson plan and sample evaluation method. All material shall be in proper training/presentation format. Acceptable formats are Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and PDF. However, Microsoft PowerPoint should not be the only format used for training.

The Contractor is responsible for providing a student guide/manual at the beginning of the course for the student to use and keep. A course syllabus must be 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 to reduce any confusion among the students by having them skip around through the manual searching for the proper pages.

All materials developed by the Contractor shall remain the property of the United States Government. The Contractor shall create a student guide/manual that will be printed, and it should be a fillable document allowing students to take notes within the document. The Contractor shall also provide this student guide/manual electronically to each participant via downloadable PDF at each training site.

The Contractor shall provide/utilize the following items for each site:

End-of-course evaluations (Must use NAVSAFENVTRACEN Learning Management System for portal access.

NAVSAFENVTRACEN Learning Management System Gradebook;

NAVSAFENVTRACEN Certificate;

Lesson plans;

Printed and/or electronic student handouts required to complete training, group, and individual exercises;

Training support materials (e.g., scenarios, case studies, note cards, or other small group activities) as appropriate for in-class use.

3.1.5 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. However, the use of computer-generated graphics

(e. g., PowerPoint) to supplement lectures is required. The selection of these materials is at the discretion of the contractor. It is required, however, that the course will use training equipment such as handouts (may be included as a part of the student guide/manual), and other audiovisual aids, e.g., videos.

3.1.6 The government will provide classroom space with dry marker boards and standard audio-visual aid equipment for computer-generated graphics. The contractor is responsible to bring computer laptop for classes instructed.

NOTE: The government retains the authority to determine the format of the course, i.e. resident or global online.

No shipping is required for online course which is determined by NAVSAFENVTRACEN or the COR.

3.1.7 Contractors shall include all topics/discussion points contained in the course outline. Deviation is allowed only as indicated in paragraph 9.0(c).

3.1.8 In all instances of disciplinary matters between contract employees and government personnel, the contractor shall prepare a written report to the COR which includes a summary of the events. A formal contractor investigation is not required.

3.1.9 The contractor shall submit to the COR a course completion report within thirty (30) days after the end of each class convening. The report shall include, as a minimum: a completed student attendance sheet, student data records (if necessary), student critiques, drop/failure records (if applicable), student test answer sheets and instructor comments/observations. The contractor shall provide one (1) copy of a two version (A/B) test, along with the answer keys at the beginning of the contract to be kept on file at the NAVSAFENVTRACEN. Any revisions to the test throughout the contract shall be submitted to the NAVSAFENVTRACEN. Unless otherwise directed, the contractor shall email the student attendance sheet with grades annotated to the NAVSAFENVTRACEN at the conclusion of the last day of the course.

3.1.9.1 Contractor shall ensure student data records (if necessary), attendance sheet are completed by all students as well as ensuring that all students are versed on how to complete student critiques (government provided).

3.1.9.2 Contractor shall complete final attendance sheet with final grades, daily attendance, any Drop/Failure/No- Shows/Walkins (initial attendance sheet provided by government).

3.1.9.3 The contractor shall ensure that each student is aware on how to complete a course student critique electronically generated at the end of each course and are available to students in the course via the Learning Management System.

3.1.10 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 Manager immediately to discuss the student’s situation. The government retains the right to make the final decision on whether a student will be allowed to stay for the remainder of the course.

3.1.11 Submission of Invoices: All invoices for completed course of instruction shall be submitted to the COR within ten (10) business days after return from travel. Submitted invoices shall include the fixed price cost for the convening taught as well as a description of the course taught, the location of the delivered course, the date completed, and any reimbursement for travel and per diem.

3.2 Security

3.2.1 The course taught under this contract is unclassified.

3.2.2 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.

3.2.3 Security Requirements: The contractor shall conform to all DOD, DON, and local security instructions.

3.2.4 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.

3.2.5 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 manager. The contractor shall not receive any compensation for this training.

Periodic refresher training is required.

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

3.4 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.

3.5 Contract Work Hours: The duration for the courses shall be 8 hours beginning at 0800 and ending 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.

Recognized Holidays: The Contractor will not be expected to be conducting training when the government is observing federal holidays as per Federal Law (5 U.S. 6103). Specific dates for federal holidays can be found at http://www.opm.gov/.

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

• Washington’s Birthday

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Juneteenth

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Veteran’s Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

3.6 Travel: The contractor shall conduct all travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). 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.

3.6.1 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.

3.7 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.

3.8 Academic Standards: In cases of student academic problems, the contractor is expected to provide counseling and remediation. The contractor shall notify the COR and Course Manager 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.

3.9 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 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 way this instructor will be replaced.

3.10 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)

4.0 Student/Instructor Ratios: Student Loading

4.1 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.

4.2 The maximum class size of HSIRM is twenty-five (25). The maximum class size of HSIRM Refresher is thirty (30). 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 twenty-one (21) days prior to the first day of class if the class will be cancelled.

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

5.0 Qualifications

5.1 Contractor

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

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

5.1.3 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.

5.1.4 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 7.2 contained herein. It is expected that the instructional staff remain reasonably constant throughout the duration of the contract.

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

5.1.6 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.

5.2 Instructor Qualifications

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

5.2.2 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 USCG personnel OR at least three (3) years of active duty in the DoD or USCG 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.

5.3 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.

5.4 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 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.

6.0 Student Evaluation/Testing

6.1 Contractor

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

6.1.2 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.)

6.1.3. The contractor must provide a sample student guide/manual of 20 pages or more.

6.2 Government: The COR or course manager shall reserve the right to administer unscheduled tests to selected students.

7.0 Quality Control Plan

7.1 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.

7.2 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.

8.0 General Tasks/Work Requirements by Position

8.1 Instructor’s Tasks

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

8.1.2 Recommend any changes to the curriculum, if necessary, to the COR and CM.

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

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

8.1.5 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.

8.1.6 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.

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

8.1.8 Ensure a dignified, harmonious, and professional classroom atmosphere.

8.1.9 Administer, grade and review examinations, as necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.1.17 Conduct test results.

8.1.18 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.

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

8.1.20 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.

9.0 TASKS

9.1 General Notes

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

9.1.2 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.

9.1.3 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.

9.2 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 paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2.)

Classes: Times and places to be provided to contractor by NAVSAFENVTRACEN 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 USN 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

OPNAV MANUAL M-5090.1

OPNAV MANUAL M-5100.23

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

C.1.1.1 Course Results: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

C.1.1.1.1 Describe OSHA, EPA, DOD, and DON regulatory requirements, in accordance with (IAW) applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.2 Describe the principles of hazard recognition and risk assessment, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.3 Describe physical and chemical properties, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.4 Describe reactivity properties, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.5 Identify routes of chemical exposure, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.6 Identify carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.7 Identify simple and chemical asphyxiants, irritants and sensitizers, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as USN environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.8 Describe local and systemic effects of exposure, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.9 Identify the criteria for establishing or modifying evacuation areas and/or control zones, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.10 Describe the purpose and functional responsibilities of the hazard sector personnel with the ICS, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.11 Describe engineering controls as applicable to hazardous waste operations, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.12 Explain the elements of an emergency response plan, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.13 Describe decontamination procedures and practices, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.14 Explain the storage, handling, use, and transportation requirements of hazardous substances, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.15 Describe the evaluation process in implementing hazardous materials control procedures, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.16 Explain the purpose, operation, and limitations of specialized monitoring equipment, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.17 Demonstrate the purpose, operation, limitations, and field maintenance and testing procedures of specialized monitoring equipment, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.18 Describe the use, care, selection and limitations of PPE including levels A, B, C, D and associated respiratory protection, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.19 Demonstrate the correct method and procedure for selection, donning, doffing, and usage of chemical protective clothing (CPC) and respiratory protection, including air-purifying respirators, and supplied air respirators, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.20 Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under applicable OSHA and EPA laws, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.21 Describe public relations as it applies to site security, regulators, inspectors, the media, and the public, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.1.1.22 Describe the requirements for termination procedures, including required incident reports and critiques, IAW applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as U.S. Navy environmental instructions, regulations, statues and programs.

C.1.2 Target Audience: The class is typically comprised of civilian and military personnel ashore who may serve as activity Emergency Response personnel for hazardous substance spills, as well as Fire and Police Department personnel. Attendees may be environmental program managers, environmental supervisors, environmental engineers, environmental specialists and environmental technicians, SOH specialists, waste handlers at a hazardous waste transfer storage disposal facility, hazardous materials warehouse personnel, and/or laboratory personnel.

Attendees may have anywhere from one month to twenty years of experience in SOH and/or environmental engineering.

C.1.3 Method/Program of Instruction: See General Notes

C.1.4 Material to be furnished by the Government:

C.1.4.1 One (1) copy of the following documents, either hard copy or an electronic copy: Student Data Record and NAVSAFENVTRACEN Attendance Sheet.

C.1.4.2 One (1) copy of the following will be provided to the contractor either by: hard copy, electronic copy, or the website links where these documents may be found on the internet.

OPNAV MANUAL M-5100.23

OPNAV MANUAL M-5090.1

OPNAVINST 5100.19F

NSTM 670, Volumes 1 & 2

C.1.5 Outline of Instruction

Lesson Topic 1.0 Administration Time

Lesson Topic 2.0 Regulations and Policies

2.1 DOT/EPA/OSHA/NFPA Regulations and Standards

2.2 DOD and Navy Policies

2.3 Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees under Applicable

OSHA and EPA Laws

Lesson Topic 3.0 Hazardous Substance Recognition and Identification

3.1 Definitions and Acronyms Including HC, HS, HM, and HW in Accordance with

DOT/EPA/OSHA Regulations

3.2 Fundamental Chemical Properties/Physical and Chemical Properties/Reactivity

Properties/Compatibility/Basics of GHS

3.3 Biological Definitions, Properties, and Associated Hazards

3.4 Radiological Definitions, Properties, and Associated Hazards

Lesson Topic 4.0 Principles of Toxicology

4.1 Definitions and Acronyms Including TLV, PEL, STEL, IDLH and Ceiling

Limits

4.2 Routes of Exposure

4.3 Dose-Response Relationships Including Acute and Chronic Exposures and Their

Effects

4.4 Carcinogens, Mutagens, and Teratogens

4.5 Simple and Chemical Asphyxiants, Irritants and Sensitizers

4.6 Local and Systemic Effects

Lesson Topic 5.0 PPE

5.1 Four Levels of Protection (A, B, C and D) and Limitations

5.2 Permeation, Penetration, Degradation and Chemical Compatibility

5.3 Procedures for Maintenance, Inspection, and Storage

5.4 Procedures for Selection, Donning, Doffing and Usage

5.5 Respiratory Protection Program Including Training, Fit Testing and Medical

Monitoring

5.6 Types of Respiratory Protection Including Air-Purifying and Supplied-Air

Respirators

5.7 Selection and Limitations of Respiratory Protection Equipment/Doffing of PPE

5.8 Demonstration: Donning and Doffing of Level A, B, and C Ensembles (see

C.1.6.5 for description)

5.9 Workshop: Donning of Level B Protection (see C.1.6.6 for description)

5.10 Hazards Associated with Working in Hot and Cold Environments Including the

Extremes

Lesson Topic 6.0 Monitoring Equipment

6.1 Purpose of Monitoring Equipment

6.2 Types, Limitations and Operation Principles of Monitoring Equipment Including

(but not limited to) the following:

6.2.1 Multi-gas meters

6.2.2 Combustion Gas Indicators

6.2.3 Photo Ionization Detectors

6.2.4 Flame Ionization Detectors

6.2.5 Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer

6.2.6 Oxygen (O2) Meters

6.2.7 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Meters

6.2.8 Colorimetric Gas Detection Pumps/Tubes

6.2.9 pH paper

6.2.10 Explosimeter

6.2.11 Radiation Detection Instrument

6.3 Safe Sampling Techniques

6.4 Workshop: Use of Monitoring Equipment to Include (but not limited to) Selection, Operation, Limitations, Field Maintenance and Calibration/Testing Procedures (see C.1.6.7 for description)

Lesson Topic 7.0 Decontamination Procedures and Practices

7.1 Decontamination Equipment, Placement, Location and Setup

7.2 PPE Requirements for Decontamination Personnel

7.3 Emergency Decontamination Procedures

7.4

7.5

7.6

Decontamination Methods and Limitations Including:

7.4.1 Absorption

7.4.2 Adsorption

7.4.3 Chemical Degradation

7.4.4 Dilution

7.4.5 Disposal

7.4.6 Isolation

7.4.7 Neutralization

7.4.8 Solidification

Sources of Technical Information on Decontamination Operations Demonstration of Workshop on Decontamination Procedures (see C.1.6.8 for description)

Lesson Topic 8.0 Materials Handling

8.1 Labeling

8.2 Packaging and Containerization According to DOT Standard

8.3 Transportation

8.4 Storage and Chemical Compatibility

8.5 Container Handling procedures

8.6 Material Handling Equipment

Lesson Topic 9.0 Spill Containment and Control

9.1 Hazards and Risk Assessment Including:

9.1.1 Container Stresses

9.1.2 Container/Content Behavior

9.1.3 Exposures

9.1.4 BLEVEs

9.1.5 Weather Conditions and Terrain

9.2 Response Levels Including Offensive and Defensive Operations

9.3 Incident Mitigation

Lesson Topic 10.0 Incident Response Planning

10.1 National Contingency Plan Organization and Responsibilities

10.2 State and Local Emergency Response Plans and Planning Teams

10.3 Spill Contingency Plans

10.4 Public Relations and Site Security Involving Regulators/Inspectors, the Medica and the General Public

Lesson Topic 11.0 ICS

11.1 Roles and Responsibilities of Hazard Sector Personnel

11.2 Safety

11.3 Entry/Reconnaissance

11.4 Information and Research

11.5 Elements of an Emergency Response Plan

11.6 Operations

Lesson Topic 12.0 Termination

12.1 Incident Reports – Federal, State and Local Requirements

Lesson Topic 13.0 Summary and Student Testing

C.1.6 Special Requirements C.1.6.1 Testing: Administration of a comprehensive knowledge test is required. Two versions (A/B) of the test must be created and alternated at different locations. A minimum test score of 70% (on a 100-point scale) is required to graduate from the course and receive a certificate of completion. Any student who scores below 70% will be considered as a failure on the final attendance sheet.

C.1.6.2 The contractor is responsible for providing a student guide/manual at the beginning of the course for the student to use and keep. A course syllabus is required to be 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, the student guide/manual will contain copies of computer-generated graphics 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 to reduce any confusion among the students by having them skip around through the manual searching for the proper pages. Other handouts are up to the discretion of the contractor but shall be included in the student guide/manual. In addition, the contractor is responsible for providing applicable sections of the following standards to each student for their retention:

29 CFR 1910.120 Sections (p) and (q)

29 CFR 1910.133

29 CFR 1910.134(c) through (c) (4) 29 CFR 1910.1200 Sections (a) through (c) OPNAV MANUAL M-5090.1, Chapters 27 including Table 27-1 and Chapter 39 OPNAV MANUAL M-5100.23, Chapter 7 and Appendix B7-A Compatibility Chart

C.1.6.3 The contractor is responsible for providing course administrative materials as specified in paragraph C.1.4.1.

The contractor is responsible to print copies in sufficient quantities for each class convening and each student. One

(1) copy of the NAVSAFENVTRACEN Attendance Sheet per class convening, one (1) copy of the Student Data Record per student per class convening (if necessary), one (1) copy of the Nameplate per student per class convening, Student Drop/Failure Record in sufficient quantities for those students who may fail or drop the course and one (1) copy of a Course Completion Certificate per student per class convening.

C.1.6.4 Shipping of all class material, including course administrative material specified in paragraph C.1.4.1, to each location is the responsibility of the contractor. Unit price shall include any shipping charges.

C.1.6.5 Demonstration: How to don and doff Level A, B and C ensembles. As a minimum, the instructor is required to display a Level A ensemble to the class. For Level B protection, the instructor may either use students or themselves, to don and doff a Level B ensemble. For Level C protection, the instructor may describe, identify, or display a Level C ensemble. For Level D, the instructor may describe Level D protection.

C.1.6.6 Workshop: Level B dress out. In this workshop, as a minimum requirement, the students shall don and doff a Level B ensemble under the supervision of the instructor. The manner of conducting the workshop in groups, or individually, is at the discretion of the instructor.

C.1.6.7 Workshop: Use of monitoring equipment. In this workshop, the instructor shall show various types of monitoring equipment to the students. Students shall be given the opportunity to use some types of equipment. The display of a variety of equipment to include but not limited to multi-gas meters (combustible gas indicators, photo ionization detectors, flame ionization detectors, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, oxygen (O2) meters, and carbon monoxide (CO) meters), colorimetric gas detection pumps/tubes, pH paper , explosimeter, and radiation detection instruments) can be done through a combination of pictures and actual equipment.

C.1.6.8 Demonstration: Decontamination Procedures. In this demonstration, the instructor is minimally required to describe and show various decontamination procedures and equipment to the students. The instructor (with student assistance) shall set up a decontamination station.

C.1.6.9 All equipment/training aids/ supplies required to meet specifications in paragraphs C.1.6.5, C.1.6.6, C.1.6.7 and C.1.6.8 will be provided by the Contractor.

COURSE OUTLINE

C.2.0 CIN: A-493-0083, Hazardous Substance Incident Response Management Refresher (Resident and Global Online) Course Length: 1 Day Class Size: 30 Student/Instructor Ratio: (See paragraph 6.1.)

Classes: Times and places to be provided to contractor by NAVSAFENVTRACEN no later than 30 days prior to required delivery date.

C.2.1 Purpose/Objective of Course The purpose of the course is to provide applicable personnel with annual refresher training necessary to respond safely and effectively to releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances and in compliance with applicable federal, Navy safety and occupational health and environmental program regulations, using the following minimum documents 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

OPNAV MANUAL M-5090.1

OPNAV MANUAL M-5100.23

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, Volumes 1 & 2

C.2.1.1 Course Results: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

C.2.1.1.1 Describe OSHA, EPA, DOD, and DON regulatory requirements, including training and…