N3220522R4134 Sources Sought.docx

MARKET SURVEY/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

N3220522R4134

From: Military Sealift Command (MSC) N102B

Subject: CIVMAR Maritime Training

DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for acquisition planning purposes, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. MSC is soliciting input to determine the technical, administrative, management and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work.

MSC is seeking an eligible vendor to provide specialized maritime training courses needed to qualify for and maintain USCG merchant mariner endorsements. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide general training courses needed to develop specialized skills required for shipboard operations, but not necessarily required by USCG. The Contractor shall provide daily transportation for the CIVMARs to and from the MSC contract hotels located in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA for the vendor's classroom training. All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified Woman Owned Small BusinessCertified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.

NAICS CODE: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 611519: Other Technical and Trade Schools, and the Size Standard is $18.5M.

Interested offerors must submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the Basic Requirements of the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an evaluation no later than 1700 local time (Norfolk, VA) 17 August 2022.

This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside can be established, if the requirement should be sole sourced to large business, or whether small businesses and large businesses should be able to compete for work. If a small business set-aside is established, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.

All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Jim Ellis (james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil)

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

Please see the below market survey questions and provide any feedback that you can.

1. Are the requirements in the PWS clear and unambiguous?

2. Is there any other feedback that can be provided regarding the draft PWS?

GENERAL INFORMATION

In addition to the questions above, interested parties shall furnish the following information:

1. Name of Organization & Cage Code

2. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact

3. Brief description of your organization’s capabilities BASED ON THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH BASIC REQUIREMENT LISTED ABOVE.

4. Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements

5. Small business standing.

6. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Maritime Training and Transportation for Civil Service Mariners Military Sealift Command (MSC)

1.0 BACKGROUND:

1.1 MSC's Total Force Management Mission Statement: To ensure the efficient and effective employment of Military Sealift Command's (MSC) personnel through the development and administration of programs and policies for civilian and military personnel ashore and afloat, manpower management and organization structure, strategic sourcing and commercial activities and worldwide training.

1.2 MSC requires a portfolio of specialized maritime training courses for the Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) workforce, which is comprised of approximately 5,700 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner Credentialed Seafarers who are employed by the U.S. Navy. The CIVMARS serve aboard approximately 59 MSC ships worldwide. The training will be provided in the Norfolk, VA and/or San Diego, CA.

2.0 OBJECTIVE:

2.1 The Contractor shall provide specialized training courses needed to qualify for and maintain USCG merchant mariner endorsements. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide general training courses needed to develop specialized skills required for shipboard operations, but not necessarily required by USCG.

2.2 The Contractor shall provide daily transportation for the CIVMARs to and from the MSC contract hotels located in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA for the vendor's classroom training.

3.0 SCOPE:

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the required USCG approved training courses and the required non-USCG approved courses as detailed in Paragraph 7.0.

3.2 The Contractor shall provide each CIVMAR attending the required training courses with relevant up to date training materials. A classroom and laboratory environment shall be provided for applicable lectures, hands-on experience, and the application of practical knowledge.

3.3 The primary method of instruction shall be traditional in-classroom training using Contractor's facilities. When appropriate, hybrid (classroom and virtual distance) or virtual distance learning may also be utilized at the discretion of MSC. Distance learning supports MSC desire to make training widely available to CIVMARs at remote locations.

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

4.1 The Contractor shall provide in classroom training at the Contractor's training facility. The Contractors facility shall be within a 30-mile radius of either: 1) MSC CIVMAR Support Unit (CSU) East in Norfolk, Virginia, located at 471 East C Street, Building SP-312, Norfolk, Va. 23511, or 2) MSC CSU-West in San Diego, California, located at 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, California 92106.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 The Contractor shall provide the courses listed in Paragraph 7.0.

5.2 The Contractor shall provide each CIVMAR student a course survey and a course completion certificate.

5.3 The Contractor shall provide the certified course roster, student certificates and copies of the student surveys to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within two (2) business days of completion of each course. The course roster must identify all MSC students who successfully completed the course, and those who were unsuccessful or dropped the course.

5.4 If a student does not complete a course survey, the Contractor shall detail why the survey was not completed. The Contractor shall forward the completed surveys to the COR within two days of course completion.

5.5 The Contractor shall notify the COR when any student survey has an Unsatisfactory rating. Notification shall be via email within two (2) business days of course completion.

5.6 The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR if any student does not show up for class, or if any student is not expected to pass the course.

5.7 The Contractor shall not allow any unregistered MSC student into a class before receiving approval from an MSC representative who is authorized to enroll students. If the Contractor allows an MSC student to pay for a seat themselves, the Contractor must make it clear to the student that they will not be eligible for reimbursement by the Navy unless they have already received written approval from an agency official who is authorized to make that commitment. The COR will provide a list of representatives authorized to enroll students.

5.8 The Contractor shall offer reasonable assistance for student’s successful completion of the course resulting with the student receiving a certificate of completion. The Contractor shall provide students that do not initially receive a passing final grade the opportunity to retest, so long as it is consistent with USCG standards and approval, or otherwise agreed to by the COR.

5.9 Student Transportation. The Contractor shall provide daily transportation for CIVMARS to and from the MSC-contracted hotels to the Contractor's training facility(s) for in-person classes and the in class portion of the hybrid training courses. See section 4.1 for approximate distances. See Attachment 1 for an estimated number of students per year that shall require transportation.

6.0 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all facilities, supplies and services, not otherwise provided by the Government, necessary to meet the training and transportation requirements in this PWS. Specifically, the Contractor shall provide full-size lifeboat and davits for the Proficiency in Survival Craft course.

7.0 REQUIRED TRAINING COURSES/CURRICULUM:

The Contractor shall instruct the following courses. The Contractor shall provide the curriculum and all necessary course materials and shall ensure the supporting material is current and differentiated to facilitate students of varied academic backgrounds.

7.1 Able Seaman (AB) Training Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.1.1 46 C.F.R. 12.405(a) for Deck and Navigation, Deck Safety and Rules of the Road

7.1.2 46 C.F.R. § 12.405(c) the Practical Marlinspike Seamanship Demonstration requirement of, written Survival Craft examination requirement of 46 C.F.R. § 12.05-9(c).

7.2 Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)(PSC) Training Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the examination and practical demonstration requirements of:

7.2.1 46 C.F.R. § 12.407(b) (3), and 46 C.F.R. § 11.309(a)(4)(v), 11.319(a)(4)(v), 11.321(a)(3)(iii), 11.329(a)(4)(iii), and 11.335(a)(3)(iii); for endorsement as Lifeboatman,

7.2.2 Meet the training and standards of competence requirements of 46 C.F.R. § 12.613(b) (3); Section A-VI/2-1 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW code for endorsement as Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 04-14 Tasks 1.1.A, 1.2.A, 1.3.A, 1.3.B, 1.3.C, 1.3.D, 1.4.A, 1.4.C, 1.5.A, 1.6.A, 1.8.A, 1.9.A, 2.1.A, 3.1.A, 3.1.B, 3.2.A, 3.3.A, 3.4.A, 3.5.A, 3.5.B, 3.6.A, 3.7.A, 3.8.A, 4.1.A, 4.1.B, 4.2.A.

7.3 High Voltage Safety Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.3.1 46 C.F.R. § 11.335 for STCW endorsement as an Electro-Technical Officer ETO)

7.3.2 46 C.F.R. § 12.611for STCW endorsements as an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR); Electro-Technical Officer NVIC 23-14 1.8A; 4.1.A, 4.1.B and 4.1.C.

7.4 Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Course (Tankerman Person in Charge (PIC)) shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.4.1 46 C.F.R’s. § 13.201(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(a)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (DL); 13.301(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(c)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (DL); and 13.401(e)(1) for original issuance OR 13.120(b)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Assistant (DL); 13.501(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(d)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Engineer (DL)

7.4.2 Meets the standards of competence, required by 13.609(a)(2), of Section A-V/1, Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code for Basic Oil AND Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

7.4.3 Standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.603(a)(2), (b)(2) or (c)(2) AND/OR 13.605(a)(2), (b)(2) or (c)(2), of Section A-V/1, table A-V/1-1-2 AND/OR A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code for Advanced Oil AND/OR Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations.

7.5 Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Refresher Course shall satisfy the training course requirements of:

7.5.1 46 CFR 13.120 AND 46 CFR 10.227(e) (1) (iii) for renewal of an endorsement as Tankerman PIC DL, Tankerman-PIC (Barge) DL and Tankerman Assistant DL.

7.6 Medical Person in Charge (PIC) Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.6.1 46 C.F.R. § 12.621(a)(1), 11.305(a)(3)(ix), 11.307(a)(3)(ix), 11.311(a)(3)(vi), 11.313(a)(3)(vi), and 11.315(a)(3)(ii) Medical Care Person In Charge

7.6.2 46 C.F.R. § 12.621 The Person in Charge of Medical Care training and standards of competence requirements of

7.6.3 The Medical Care standards of competence required by STCW Code Section Table A-VI/4-2, as required by 46 C.F.R. § 12.621(a) (2) demonstrated by completing the task outlined in NVIC 02-04.

7.7 Medical Care Provider Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.7.1 46 C.F.R. §12.619(a)(2); and the Medical First-Aid Provider training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(i)

7.7.2 46 CFR 11.317(a)(3)(i); 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(i)

7.7.3 46 CFR 11.329(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR 11.335(a)(3)(i)

7.7.4 46 CFR 12.619(a)(1)

7.7.5 STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1; NVIC 12-14 (Ch-1) Task 16.1).

7.8 Train the Trainer Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.8.1 Train the Trainer shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of 46 C.F.R. § 10.402(b)(2)(iii)(A), and 10.405(a)(1), and 10.405(d)

7.8.2 STCW Code Section A-I/6, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 03-14(Ch-1) Enclosure (2) for Qualified Instructors; STCW Code Section A-I/6, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 19-14 (Ch-2) for Qualified Assessors. 10.402(b)(2)(iii)(A), and 10.405(a)(1), and 10.405(d)

7.8.3 STCW Code Section A-I/6, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 03-14(Ch-1) Enclosure (2) for Qualified Instructors; STCW Code Section A-I/6, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 19-14 (Ch-2) for Qualified Assessors.

7.9 STCW Basic Training Refresher Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.9.1 STCW Basic Training In STCW, as amended 2010, Basic Training in Section A-VI/1

7.9.2 46 C.F.R. § 11.302(e) and 12.602(e)

7.9.3 Tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 08-14; PROVIDED the applicant has previously held a STCW Basic Training (A-IV/1) endorsement.

7.10 STCW Basic Training Revalidation Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.10.1 Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting in STCW as amended 2010, Section A-VI/1, 46 CFR 11.302(d) and 46 CFR 12.602(d), provided that they have at least 1 year of sea service in the last 5 years.

7.10.2 The following practical assessments shall be performed during this course shall be equivalent of National Assessment Guidelines TASKs, as documented in NVIC 08-14 Guidelines On Qualifications For STCW Endorsements In Basic Training; 1.14.B, 1.14.D, 1.14.E, 1.14.F, 1.14.G, 3.7.A, 3.8.A, 3.8.B, 3.8.C and 3.8.D.

7.11 Advanced Firefighting Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.11.1 Training requirements and endorsement of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW code, as amended 2010

7.11.2 46 CFR 11.201(h), and 11.303(a)

7.11.3 Advanced Fire Fighting NVIC 09-14; NVIC 10-14 (CH-1) and 11-14 (CH-1) Tasks: 16.1.A, 16.2.A, and 16.3.A.

7.12 Advanced Firefighting Refresher Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.12.1 46 CFR 11.201(h)(1), and 11.303(e)

7.12.2 Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010 and.

7.12.3 46 CFR 11.201(h) (1), and 11.303(e) while providing our personnel and the required firefighting training at an easily accessible and convenient location.

7.12.4 Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping as amended Chapter VI, Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3.

7.13 Advanced Firefighting Revalidation Course shall be approved by the USCG and satisfy the requirements of:

7.13.1 STCW Code Section A-VI/3 and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(1) and 11.303(d), provided that the mariner has at least 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years

7.13.2 Advanced Fire Fighting Tasks 1.3.A, 1.5.A, 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 3.1.A; 3.1.B, 4.1.A, 4.1.B and 4.1.C from NVIC 09-14.

7.14 Basic Welding Course shall provide the following training:

7.14.1 Basic blueprint reading

7.14.2 Interpreting, and deciphering welding symbology

7.14.3 Oxy-acetylene and alternate fuel gas cutting theory, practice, and safety

7.14.4 Proper procedures for fire watch and basic fire theory and safety

7.14.5 Welding theory and procedure

7.14.6 Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding, Welding metallurgy

7.14.7 Pressure and Non-Destructive Testing methods

7.14.8 Welding practical skill assessments shall include:

7.14.8.1 Butt welds in the flat position using the shielded metal arc welding and stick welding process

7.14.8.2 Fillet welds on T joints in all four positions.

7.15 Basic Machinist Course shall provide the following training:

7.15.1 General machinist safety

7.15.2 Proper use of measuring instruments including machinist scales, rules, inside, outside and depth micrometers, how to read and interpret micrometers and calipers

7.15.3 Proper selection, use, and safe handling of hand tools and hand-held power tools.

7.15.4 Basic Mill, Drill Press and Lathe operation

7.15.5 Proper use and selection of cutting tools

7.15.6 Basic metallurgy

7.15.7 Basic blueprint reading and interpreting

7.15.8 Practical welding skill assessments to include:

7.15.8.1 Valve Maintenance, Open, inspect and perform basic maintenance of the valve seats and stems of gate valve, globe valve, ball valve and butterfly valve;

7.15.8.2 Hydraulic pump disassembly, inspection and reassembly

7.15.8.3 Small engine overhaul including disassembly to the block. Take precise measurements for: Head and block for linearity, Piston and liner wear measurements, Crankpin and main bearing wear measurements, Reassemble and verify correct timing;

7.15.8.4 Use of a lathe, fabricate to the specified tolerance, a bound bolt using the instructor provided drawing.

7.15.8.5 Fabricate a replacement pump shaft using the supplied sample; using the Milling Machine, cut two keyways as per the sample shaft in the new shaft.

8.0 QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS

8.1 The Contractor shall provide certified USCG instructors in accordance with USCG NVIC 03-14 training course approval requirements. MSC strongly prefers but does not require instructors have afloat experience while serving in positions of responsibility such as Licensed Deck and Engineering Officers or Able Seaman Unlimited, minimally, or other comparable experience while serving with the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine. Actual shipboard experience is essential for certified instructors to provide students with real-world experience.

9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

10.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND DATA

10.1 Functions and Limitations of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

10.1.1 The COR will represent the Contracting Officer (KO) in the administration of technical details within the scope of this contract and will manage inspection of all deliverables. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the KO or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor's obligations, change the specifications in the contract, or issue contract modifications. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter contract obligations or the Performance Work Statement, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer. The COR authority is non-delegable. The COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts.

11.0 AUTHORIZED CHANGES BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO)

11.1 Except as specified in paragraph 11.2 below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause of this contract.

11.2 The KO is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely the KO. In the event the Contractor accepts any change by the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authorization. Therefore, no adjustments will be made in the contract price to cover any increase incurred as a result thereof. Any MSC Warranted KO within his/her warrant can act in the administration of this contract

12.0 KICKOFF MEETING

12.1 A kickoff meeting will be held within fifteen (15) business days after contract award.

12.2 The Contractor, the COR, and the KO shall arrange a mutually agreeable time and place to meet in person or virtually via a teleconference or phone conference to discuss the work requirements and details.

12.3 The Contractor shall execute the meeting minutes and have them signed by both the COR and the Contractor's POC, summarizing all information discussed during the kickoff meeting. The meeting minutes shall be provided to the COR within three (3) business days after the kickoff meeting.

Attachment 1

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY PER YEAR