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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

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.

3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide physical seats in their classrooms at their training facility(s) for all contract training classes.

3.3.2 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 ensure all training course schedules are posted on their

Contractors website.

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

5.4 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.

5.5 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.

5.6 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.

5.7 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.

5.8 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.

5.9 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.

5.10 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.

7.16 Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch Assessment course shall provide the following training:

7.16.1 46 CFR 12.609(3); Section A-III/4 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from

NVIC 07-14 CH-2, ALL TASKS.

7.16.2 Applicants using this course to apply for endorsement as RFPEW need not present completed control sheets for these assessments when applying for the STCW endorsement with the USCG National Maritime Center.

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

Period Length Date of Commencement

Date of Completion

5 Year Ordering Period

Five Years 11 January 2024 10 January 2029

FAR 52.217-9

Optional Ordering Period Extension

Up to Five Years

11 January 2029 10 January 2034

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

CLIN # Course Name Minimum

Anticipated Course Seats per Year

Maximum Anticipated Course Seats per Year

1 Able Bodied Seaman

(AB)

60 200

2 Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)

60 240

3 High Voltage Safety 60 180 4 Tank Ship Dangerous

Liquids, (Tankerman

PIC)

20 72

5 Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids, Refresher

10 25

6 Medical Person-in- Charge, (Med PIC)

10 20

7 Medical Care Provider 10 80 8 Train the Trainer 10 24 9 STCW Basic Training

Refresher 200 600

10 STCW Basic Training Revalidation

100 400

11 Advanced Firefighting

12 Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

25 200

13 Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation

14 Basic Welding 40 100 15 Basic Machinist 40 100 16 Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch Assessment

80 120

Attachment 2

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

ELEMENT

ACCURACY

TIMELINESS

FORMAT

Student surveys (PWS

5.3 and 5.5)

98% student surveys shall meet satisfactory or above ratings or are addressed adequately as per PWS 4.2.

98% timely delivered within two (2) business days of completion of course

Via email in PDF format

Student certificates of completion (PWS 5.3 and 5.4)

Notification indicated all applicable students 98% accuracy

98% timely delivery within two (2)

Via email in PDF format

Notification of unsuccessful rating

(PWS 5.6)

Explanation of unsuccessful completion adequately addresses attempts to assist students.

98% timely delivery within seven (7)

Via email format

Students not expected to receive a certificate notification (PWS 5.7)

Notification indicated all applicable students 98% accuracy

98% timely e-mail delivery within (7) days of course completion date

Notification via e-mail.

Classroom & simulator training

(PWS 7.0)

Training must include all sections of the

PWS.

Delivered on time 100% of the time

Classroom & simulator training

Contract Clause:

(FAR 52.222-50)

Combating Trafficking in Persons

Contract requirements must meet the terms of FAR 52.222-50

100% compliance required as per US Zero tolerance policy

In writing or as specified by FAR 52.222-50

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

CIVMAR Maritime Training

FFP

Base 5 Year Ordering Period for CIVMAR Maritime Training FOB: Destination U006

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Optiion 1 CIVMAR Maritime Training

FFP

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Ordering Period for 5 Years

U006

NET AMT

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$3,500.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 1001 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 11-JAN-2024 TO

10-JAN-2029

N/A N/A

1001 POP 11-JAN-2029 TO

10-JAN-2034

N/A N/A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government JUN 2020 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation.

OCT 2020

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

MAR 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards OCT 1995 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract MAR 2000 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan OCT 2022 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation MAR 2023

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and

Representation

JUN 2020

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions NOV 2020 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses NOV 2020 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General AUG 2019 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements JAN 2023 252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services. JUL 2021 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022 252.215-7016 Notification to Offerors--Postaward Debriefings DEC 2022 252.219-7003 Alt I Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)(DEC

2019) Alternate I

DEC 2019

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

QUESTIONS:

Questions regarding the solicitation may be sent by 29 November 2023 at 3:00 PM EST, via email only, to Mr. Jim Ellis at james.p.ellis54.civ@us.nav.mil and Mr. Lawren Wolf at Lawren.h.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1) Submit proposals by the closing date and time identified on SAM.GOV and on SF 1449 block 8 of this solicitation number.

2) Proposals shall be emailed to Mr. Jim Ellis at james.p.ellis54.civ@us.nav.mil and Mr.

Lawren Wolf at Lawren.h.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil.

3) Other submission methods will not be accepted. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that the Government receives the complete proposal by the due date and time for proposal submission.

4) The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to meet, all of the requirements set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) referenced herein.

Throughout the proposal, the Offeror shall provide sufficient detail to substantiate the validity of all statements. The Offeror shall demonstrate that the proposal is in compliance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of the solicitation.

Comprehensive responses to the requirements of this solicitation are required to enable the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of and capability to accomplish the requirements of the PWS. The proposal must clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation and successfully accomplish and manage all requirements of the solicitation. General statements that the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or paraphrasing the solicitation’s requirements in whole or in part, will NOT constitute compliance. Failure to conform to any of the requirements of the solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential and the overall quality of the proposal will be evaluated in the context of being representative of the Offeror’s services. An Offeror’s proposal is presumed to represent the best efforts to respond to the solicitation.

Only the proposal submitted in response to this solicitation will be evaluated. Offerors should make certain that their proposal is complete with regard to the information provided. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, e.g., previous projects performed for the Government, will not be considered in the evaluation unless that information is physically contained in the proposal.

Proposals shall be provided in separate volumes as articulated below:

Volume I (Solicitation Documents)

• One (1) Separately Labeled File

Volume II (Technical)

• One (1) Separately Labeled File

Volume III (Past Performance)

• One (1) Separately Labeled File Sent

Volume IV (Pricing)

• One (1) Separately Labeled File Sent

The electronic copies shall be in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) with the exception of Volume IV, which shall remain in excel format. Each volume should have its own File, separate from the other volumes. Volumes I thru III shall not contain any pricing data. The pages are to be typewritten, no less than 1 1/2-line spacing, and no smaller than 12-point type.

Each volume of the proposal shall be clearly marked as to the volume number, the solicitation number, and the Contractor’s name. Pages shall be numbered consecutively within each volume showing volume and page. For example, page 19 of Volume I would be numbered I-19 and page 10 of Volume II would be numbered II-10.

Offerors are advised that the Government may verify any information provided in the proposal. Offerors are cautioned that they are responsible to ensure that material that they desire to have evaluated for a particular section is contained in that specific section.

Proposals shall not contain classified material. Any portion of a proposal, which the Offeror considers business sensitive, should be clearly marked as such in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

VOLUME I: SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

The Offeror’s Solicitation Documents volume must include the following:

1. A cover letter that includes:

The Solicitation number, the name, address, and telephone numbers of the Offeror;

A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all services upon which prices are offered;

The names, titles, telephone numbers, and e-mail address of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

The names, titles, telephone numbers, and e-mail address of persons authorized to sign the proposal on the Offeror's behalf;

“Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

Company/Division’s Unique Entity ID; and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)

Code.

2. Completed Representations and Certification as required by the RFP (FAR Clause 52.212-3). Please certify the information in FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.209-7, FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, 52.222-48, 52.229-11, and 252.204-7017.

3. Acknowledgement of receipt of all RFP amendments (if applicable);

4. With respect to FAR 52.212-1(c), unless offeror inserts a shorter period by submission of an offer, offeror agrees that its offer, including any timely revisions thereto, shall remain valid until the Government makes award under this solicitation. The foregoing does not preclude an offeror from withdrawing its offer prior to award.

5. Exceptions: If applicable, the Offeror shall clearly detail any exceptions taken and the rationale for the exceptions taken to the RFP or its amendments. Please note that exceptions taken to the RFP may render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable to the Government.

6. Financial Responsibility: The Offeror must have and confirm that they have the financial capability to conduct the requirements outlined in the PWS. Accordingly, the Offeror shall furnish information necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine the financial responsibility of the Offeror.

7. Site Survey: If it is determined to be necessary to assess an Offeror’s financial responsibility, the

Government reserves the right to conduct a site survey of the Offeror's (and any proposed subcontractors) facilities and equipment and/or to require evidence of technical, managerial, and similar abilities to perform under the terms and conditions of the resultant contract.

8. Proposal Security Classification and Distribution: The classification of this proposal shall be

UNCLASSIFIED. The originals and all copies of the Signed Solicitation Documents and Volumes I through IV shall be sent via email

9. Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data: Offerors who include data in their proposal they do not want disclosed to the public, or to be used by the Government for evaluation purposes only, shall mark such data in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. Such data shall be specifically identified by page(s), paragraph(s), sentence(s), and must not be generalized.

10. Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Commercial Plan or Waiver: Large businesses shall submit a plan. Failure to submit and negotiate a subcontracting plan acceptable to the Contracting Officer will make the Offeror ineligible for award of a contract. All personnel and subcontracting personnel needs to be qualified at all times when it comes the requirements set forth in the PWS.

VOLUME II: TECHNICAL

The Offeror’s technical proposal shall conform fully to the minimum technical requirements of the solicitation and provide the following with no pricing information included in this volume:

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Able Seaman (AB) training course IAW section 7.1 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)(PSC) training course IAW section 7.2 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct High Voltage Safety training course IAW section 7.3 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Course (Tankerman Person in Charge (PIC)) training course IAW section

7.4 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Refresher Course training course IAW section 7.5 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Medical Person in Charge (PIC) training course IAW section 7.6 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Medical Care Provider training course IAW section 7.7 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Train the Trainer training course IAW section 7.8 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct STCW Basic Training Refresher Course IAW section 7.9 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct STCW Basic Training Revalidation Course IAW section 7.10 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Advance Firefighting training course IAW section 7.11 of the PWS

Refresher training course IAW section 7.12 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Advance Firefighting Revalidation training course IAW section 7.13 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch Assessment training course IAW section 7.16 of the PWS

- Copy of curriculum of Basic Welding Training Course meeting or exceeding minimum training requirements outlined in section 7.14 of PWS

- Copy of curriculum of Basic Machinist Training Course meeting or exceeding minimum training requirements outlined in section 7.15 of PWS

Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation will be based on the information provided in the technical volume. The Government will not make assumptions regarding the information contained therein; only information contained in the proposals will be evaluated. Therefore, offerors must conclusively demonstrate in their proposals how the Government’s stated requirements are met.

VOLUME III: PAST PERFORMANCE

The Offeror’s past performance proposal shall include the following:

1. Previous Contract Information. The offeror shall provide information on up to three (3) previous contracts whose effort is/was recent and relevant to the effort required by this solicitation. The Contractor shall only provide information for contracts not in CPARS. “Recent” is defined as a contract in progress or completed within the last five (5) years. “Relevant” is defined as a contract that is of similar scope, magnitude, complexity to the requirements as set forth in this solicitation.

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

ii. Magnitude: The measure of the similarity of the volume and dollar value of the work actually performed under the Offeror’s submitted contracts to the PWS. For the purpose of evaluation, the Government will use the breadth and magnitude of courses offered under previous contracts.

iii. Complexity: The measure of the similarity of technical difficulty, managerial intricacy and/or required coordination of efforts and disciplines performed by the Offeror in its submitted contracts to the PWS. For complexity, not only will the tasks performed by the Offeror be considered, but also the Offeror’s ability to coordinate tasks (e.g., concurrent performance requirements).

2. Past Performance Reference Information Sheet - The Offeror shall submit a past performance reference information sheet for each contract to be considered as past performance. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the similarity of the contracts to the requirements of this solicitation; a detailed description of the work performed for the contract; and the role performed, including whether the Offeror acted as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Offerors are responsible for the accuracy of all data provided. Past performance information regarding predecessor companies and/or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement may be provided as past performance submissions.

3. Past Performance Questionnaire – The Offeror shall submit a past performance questionnaire directly to the PCO following the directions in that attachment by the customer or end user if the contract submitted for consideration is not found in CPARS. Past Performance Questionnaires will not be considered if the contract is found in CPARS.

4. Utilization of Small Business Concerns - All Offerors shall address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) for each Past Performance Reference Information Sheet, specifically how they provided maximum practicable opportunities for small business concerns and the different socio-economic categories and established procedures to ensure timely payments for small business concerns and the different socio-economic categories. In addition, large businesses shall address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-9 (Small Business Subcontracting Plan) and DFARS 252.219-7003 (Small Business Subcontracting Plan, DOD Requirements.) for each Past Performance Reference Information Sheet, specifically how well they achieved the specific subcontracting goals or implemented procedures to achieve the subcontracting goals.

VOLUME IV: PRICING

The Offeror’s price proposal shall contain the following:

Price proposals shall consist of a completed copy of the Course Pricing Table of this solicitation (Solicitation Attachment 1). It is the responsibility of the Offeror to verify their prices are calculating accurately. Any issues identified with the Course Pricing Table shall be brought to the Government’s attention.

The Government may not accept electronic files that have been re-formatted. The Government may not accept additional pricing sheets, electronic or paper, which display pricing data in different formats. Unit prices and rates should be rounded to the whole dollar for each category listed.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

a. Basis for Award. The Government will award to the lowest priced, technically responsible offeror, with acceptable past performance.

b. The Government will determine award by evaluating the following criteria:

Factor 1 – Technical

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Factor 3 – Price

c. The Government will review the information required by the RFP to determine whether the Offeror has met the minimum submission requirements.

d. The Government intends to award without discussions. Pursuant to FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. In the event that discussions are held, a competitive range determination may be made.

e. For large businesses, the Government will evaluate the Small Business Subcontracting

Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. Failure to submit and negotiate a subcontracting plan acceptable to the Contacting Officer will make the Offeror ineligible for award of a contract. All personnel and subcontracting personnel needs to be qualified at all times when it comes the requirements set forth in the PWS.

f. An overall rating will be assigned to each of the factors as a result of the source selection evaluation. All factors will be rated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. If any factor is deemed unacceptable, the entire proposal will be deemed unacceptable. Award will not be made to any offeror whose proposal is deemed technically unacceptable. Award will be made on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Procedures (LPTA).

FACTOR I: TECHNICAL

Proposals will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror meets all of the minimum requirements detailed in the solicitation. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

In order to be technically acceptable, the Offeror shall submit valid certifications for each of the following 14 training courses and course curriculums for the 2 non-USCG courses that meet or exceed the requirements of the PWS.

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Able Seaman (AB) training course IAW section 7.1 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)(PSC) training course IAW section 7.2 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct High Voltage Safety training course IAW section 7.3 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Course (Tankerman Person in Charge (PIC)) training course IAW section

7.4 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Refresher Course training course IAW section 7.5 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Medical Person in Charge (PIC) training course IAW section 7.6 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Medical Care Provider training course IAW section 7.7 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Train the Trainer training course IAW section 7.8 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct STCW Basic Training Refresher Course IAW section 7.9 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct STCW Basic Training Revalidation Course IAW section 7.10 of the PWS training course IAW section 7.11 of the PWS

Refresher training course IAW section 7.12 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Advance Firefighting Revalidation training course IAW section 7.13 of the PWS

- Coast Guard Certification authorizing the offeror to instruct Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch Assessment training course IAW section 7.16 of the PWS

- Copy of curriculum of Basic Welding Training Course meeting or exceeding minimum training requirements outlined in section 7.14 of PWS

- Copy of curriculum of Basic Machinist Training Course meeting or exceeding minimum training requirements outlined in section 7.15 of PWS

The technical proposal will be determined acceptable or unacceptable as follows:

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation

FACTOR II: PAST PERFORMANCE

The past performance evaluation will assess the offeror's probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. To develop an overall rating, the Government's evaluation will take into account relevant information submitted by each offeror as part of its proposal and the Government's assessment and evaluation of other sources of information. Other sources of information for past performance may include, but are not limited to, Contractor Performance Appraisal Reporting System (CPARS), the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Report System (ESRS), other databases, questionnaires and interviews.

The Government will consider the recency and relevancy of past performance information compared to the requirements detailed in the PWS, the source of the information, the context of the data and general trends in the offeror's performance and any associated risk.

The Government will consider the extent of the offeror's ability to perform a previous contract successfully in the areas of;

(a) Quality of product or services;

(b) Timeliness of deliverables;

(c) Business relations/customer satisfaction; and

(d) Personnel and staffing (including subcontractors).

The Government will consider the company itself, predecessor companies, personnel who have relevant experience and subcontractors who will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement.

For all offerors, the Government will consider historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns).

Past performance will be rated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis using the ratings outlined below:

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully…