Attachment 1 - PNW Competitive Effort Performance Work Statement_07 June 21.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

for Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) in

SHIP BOARD

FIRE FIGHTING and DAMAGE CONTROL TRAINING at

PACNORWEST FLEET CONCENTRATION AREA

APPROVED BY: DATE: 7 June 2021 Prepared By:

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVISION

Code: 1.3.6.1 Orlando, FL 32826-3224

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART

DESCRIPTION

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PART 1:

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

PART 2:

SCOPE

2.0 Scope 2.1 Purpose 2.2 Background 2.3 Contract Management 2.4 Personnel Requirements

PART 3:

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL

3.0 Support Materials – GFI/GFP

3.1 Contractor provided support of GFI/GFP 3.2 Training Course Control Documents (TCCD) 3.3 Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS) 3.3.1 Maintenance Log 3.4 Applicable Government Documents 3.5 Records and Reports 3.5.1 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) 3.6 Training Device Maintenance Log

PART 4:

MOBILIZATION

4.0 Responsibilities 4.0.1 Personnel 4.1 Meetings 4.1.1 Post Award Conference (PAC) 4.1.2 Joint Mobilization Meeting 4.2 Records and Reports 4.2.1 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) 4.3 Contract Support Date (CSD) 4.4 Mobilization Phase

PART 5:

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

5.0 General Training Requirements 5.1 Training Environment 5.2 Course Monitoring 5.3 Academic Standards 5.4 Contractor Relationship to Military Authorities 5.5 Training Records 5.6 Course Master Schedules (CMS) and Student/Instructor Ratios 5.7 Classroom Responsibilities 5.8 Testing, Grading, Evaluation and Completion 5.9 Training Schedules 5.10 Class Convenings 5.11 Changes to Curriculum 5.12 Class Size and Number of Convenings 5.13 Course Information 5.13.1 General Shipboard Firefighting Training/SCBA 5.13.2 Advanced Shipboard Firefighting 5.13.3 General Shipboard Damage Control Training 5.13.4 Shipboard DC/FF Emergency Team Trainer 5.14 Subject Matter Experts (SME) 5.15 Monthly Reports 5.16 Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting

PART 6: PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

PART 6:

INSTRUCTOR SERVICES/SUPPORT

6.0 General

6.1 Dress Code/Grooming Standards 6.1.1 Standardization of Attire 6.2 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

PART 7:

INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION QUALIFICATIONS

7.0 Instructor Qualifications 7.1 Instructor Evaluations 7.2 Instructor Selection/Qualification Process 7.3 Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) 7.4 Instructor Substitution 7.5 Drug-Free Training Environment 7.6 Medical Screening 7.7 Psychological Screening 7.8 Basic First Aid 7.9 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 7.10 Navy Core Values Training 7.11 Physical Fitness Standards

PART 8:

FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND EQUIPMENT

8.0 Government Facilities 8.1 Contractor Training Facilities 8.2 Transportation of Students 8.3 Contractor Facilities and Equipment Requirements 8.4 Contractor Facility and Equipment 8.5 Government Furnished Property (GFP) 8.5.1 Storage Facility 8.6 Breathing Air Requirements 8.7 Meals for Students

PART 9:

SAFETY

9.0 Contractor Responsibility for Safety 9.1 Safety in Training 9.2 Mishaps 9.3 Risk Controls 9.4 Heat and Cold Stress 9.5 Student Medical Screening

PART 10:

Other Requirements 10.0 Privacy Act Compliance 10.1 Proprietary Information 10.2 Non-Personal Service Statement

PART 1: DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR). The ACOR is the alternate government official nominated by the CO and appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer and designated in the contract. The ACOR provides technical direction/clarification only in the absence of the COR.

Academic Review Board (ARB). ARBs are used to assist in the

Identification of academic problems and to make recommendations concerning the disposition of the student.

Course Data Processing Code (CDP). The code assigned to uniquely identify each Course of instruction and its location. Courses with the same Course Identification Number (CIN) taught at more than one location will have individual system-assigned CDPs. Also used to identify different categories of personnel instructing the same course at the same location.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). Write contract discrepancy reports (CDRs) to identify documented cases of poor performance by a contractor. The contractor, upon receiving a CDR, identifies, in writing, preventive measures for future occurrences of the problem. He or she also identifies the corrective action he or she intends to take on the current discrepancies. Based on the contractor’s response, the government may or may not take further action.

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The government shall provide a list of contract data requirements that are authorized for the acquisition. Data item deliveries are key factors in demonstrating successful performance under the contract.

Contract Instructor (CI). The person who is conducting the instruction and directly interfaces with the student.

CI Schedule. Identifies instruction to be conducted during normal instruction events, make-up instruction events, and additional missions and/or instruction events.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR is nominated in writing by the CO of the training activity and appointed by the Contracting Officer. The COR acts as the technical liaison between the contractor and

Contracting Officer.

Contractor Support Date (CSD). The date a Contractor assumes full performance responsibility as specified in a contract. CSD begins at the end of the mobilization phase.

Corporate Enterprise and Training Activity Resource Systems (CETARS). CeTARS is the technological upgrade of STASS, NITRAS, and CENTRA in accordance with the CNO initiative to 'Web Enable the Navy'. Bringing the three systems under the CeTARS umbrella provides improved data quality and integrity from a single 'definitive source'.

Course Identification Number (CIN). A CIN is a unique number identifying a formal Navy Course. Format: X-999-9999 or X-9X-9999. CIN consists of three pieces of data. The first piece of data is the Functional Commander and identifies the organization having functional control of a course. The second piece consists of two or three characters, representing the Skill Defense Group. The third segment consists of four numbers assigned by a cognizant responsible Command and is the Sequence Identifier.

Course Master Schedule (CMS). A Course's planned instructional Class Events in a detailed sequential period-by-period format which displays course subject matter information such as; Period Length, Student to Instructor Ratios, bottleneck data, the Type of Event and its Title.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Is an emergency procedure which is performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing, for example agonal respirations. It may be performed both in and outside of a hospital.

Contracting Officer (KO). Provides advice to the activity during the acquisition planning process, conducts the formal procurement action, and negotiates with contractors to obtain the services or products required by the Navy. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the Navy. The Contracting Officer is the activity’s agent for procuring the required services or product. Normally, the Contracting Officer also retains ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the contractor performs per the requirements of the contract. Authority to make changes to the scope, cost, or terms and conditions of the contract also rests with the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is also responsible for determining the contract type (e.g., firm-fixed price, cost, etc.), although the requiring activity should indicate its preference as to the type that is the most cost efficient for the services it requires.

Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT). CUIT is designed to prepare the instructor to teach in a high-risk course.

Fiscal Year (FY). The period of time beginning 1 October and ending 30 September of the following year. Identifies past, current and future training years. A component of Class Number, Plans and Requirements, Class Schedules and Quotas, and statistical Training Summaries.

Government Furnished Property (GFP). Material furnished by the Government to the Contractor for use with or in support of systems/equipment and training. The Contractor shall be responsible for any negligent occurrences on their part of the GFP while in their possession. GFP also consists of such things as fire extinguishers, emergency air breathing masks, fire hoses and nozzles, Y gates, hose reels, firefighting ensembles (coveralls, gloves, helmets and flash/proximity suits/hoods), rain gear, Naval Firefighters Thermal Imager, air packs, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, portable exothermic cutting unit (PECU), etc. See Attachment 1.

Instructor Training Jacket (ITJ). The Contractor shall maintain a training jacket on each CI, which will, at a minimum, include a training track / plan for CIs not fully-certified in their functional area, documentation of training received, and signed documentation of certification by the government. Training jackets shall be made available to the COR upon request and provided as a review item in Government Annual Site Reviews. Prior to any Instructor commencing training or upon Government request; the Contractor shall present an ITJ to the COR and SWOS/PMS 339 Training Site Director for verification of instructor qualifications for all Instructors. Contents of the standardized ITJ and Instructions are contained in SWOSCOLCOMINST 1500.9 (series).

Government Furnished Information (GFI). Information supplied to the Contractor before/during contract execution.

High-Risk Training. All basic or advanced, individual or collective training in a traditional or non-traditional environment which exposes the crew, staff, students and/or assets to the potential risks of death, permanent disability, or loss during training. Examples are firefighting and Damage Control training.

Human Performance Requirements Review (HPRR) (course feedback process.) Feedback gathered by individuals or groups of individuals outside the course. This information is not gathered as frequently as the internal feedback data but is also used to make improvements to the training.

Instructional Period. An instruction event, normally one hour in duration. May include all, or part of a brief, instruction, and debrief. Instruction units may be structured as a mission.

Integrated Learning Environment(ILE). ILE established to provide the technical and administrative infrastructure for the acquisition, development, storage, maintenance, and distribution of learning content for the Navy.

Mobilization. The contract phase immediately prior to Contract Start Date (CSD) designated for Contractor preparation to assume full responsibility for Contractor Services described in the contract.

Nonacademic Drop. A student who is dis-enrolled from a course for reasons not related to the academic requirements prescribed in the course curriculum, that is, medical, legal and other nonacademic requirements.

Period of Performance(POP). Time interval required to complete work defined in a PWS. A period of performance can be revised only through an agreement between a contractor and a KO, who must issue a formal modification to a contract.

Quality Assurance (QA). Those actions taken by the Government or contractor to assure services meet the requirements of the PWS.

Quality Control (QC). Actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of goods or services to ensure PWS requirements are met.

Remediation Programs. Regardless of the effectiveness of the testing program or the review process, there are times when a student needs to be remediated on material in order to accomplish the objective. Remediation is normally accomplished through mandatory and voluntary remediation programs.

Study Guide. A document that guides the students’ study for a lesson or series of lessons. It focuses on the important points and reinforces learning by providing a broad picture and summary of the training.

Subject Matter Expert (SME). The SME’s primary responsibility is to provide technical support to the curriculum project.

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The TPOC is the Government representative who is most familiar with the technical aspects of the Performance Work Statement.

Training Safety Officer (TSO). The TSO is responsible for ensuring a safe training environment is provided to military students.

Turnkey Facility. A Turnkey Facility is ready for use by occupants.

PART 2: Scope

2.0 Scope. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) sets forth the requirements for providing “live-fire” Fire Fighting Training (FFT) and Damage Control Training (DCT) course(s) to Navy, NROTC and Coast Guard personnel in the Pacific Northwest (PACNORWEST) Fleet Concentration Area (FCA), in the WA area. The contractor will support the Surface Warfare School Command (SWSC) in the performance of training services as defined herein. The training provided by the contractor shall be set forth under the requirements in Part 5.0. The course scope and learning objectives of the courses listed in paragraph 5.13 are identified in the Training Course Control Document (TCCD). The Course Master Schedule in the TCCD details all critical instruction in a training schedule. The training courses are designed to meet fleet and shipboard training requirements and shall not be tailored by the contractor to accommodate its instructional methods and strategies without approval from the Surface Warfare School Command (SWSC).

2.1 Purpose. This PWS addresses the instructional, operational, organizational and administrative tasks required in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall be required to work closely with Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) at Orlando, FL., Training Support Department (and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)) in the performance of this contract.

2.2 Background. Current DoD firefighting training sites do not have the capacity to support US Navy, NROTC and Coast Guard training requirements. Therefore, SWSC has tasked NAWCTSD to contract for instructional support and training services in the delivery of Naval firefighting and damage control training courses in the PACNORWEST FCA area. This shall include fully qualified instructors and contractor personnel who are capable of providing the required instructional support, maintenance, training facilities and services associated with the delivery of the Navy FFT and DCT course(s) under the coordination of SWOS, NAWCTSD and the COR and/or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

2.3 Contract Management. The COR and TPOC under the cognizance of TSD PACNORWEST are responsible for technical management of this program. The COR will serve as the Contracting officer’s representative and handle any issues dealing with the contract and the TPOC will serve as the course(s) scheduler.

2.4 Personnel Requirements. Based on the number of students the contractor shall provide the stated number of instructors for each training course as stated in the course master schedule of the TCCD. In addition, the contractor shall provide all support personnel (management, emergency medical technician, maintenance, etc.) as required to provide the FFT and DCT in accordance with this PWS. Any personnel proposed to serve as substitutes and/or replacements shall meet the minimum qualifications (See Section 5.0) and be supported by a complete Instructor Training Jacket (ITJ). Instructor requirements are detailed in Part 7.

PART 3: Applicable Documents and Support Equipment/Material.

3.0 Training Support Materials –Government-Furnished Information/ Government Furnished Property (GFI/GFP): The COR or TPOC in coordination with SWSC will provide and /or coordinate the delivery/receipt of all GFI/GFP in the support of the course of instruction at the place of performance within ten business days of contract award. The Government will provide all GFI and GFP as stated in Attachment 1 of the PWS. Attachment 1 shall be used as the equipment list for all training covered in this PWS instead of the Resource Requirement Lists that are found in the TCCDs. The GFI/GFP will consist of the Training Course Control Documents (TCCD), course curriculum, student and instructor guides/handouts, preventative maintenance cards, student and instructor critiques, as well as the FFT and DCT equipment. GFP will be administered in accordance with FAR 52.245-1.

3.1 Contractor provided support of GFI/GFP. The contractor shall be responsible for supplying all copies of GFI (i.e. student handbook, handouts, etc…) needed for students receiving FFT / DCT under their instruction.

3.2 Training Course Control Documents (TCCD). The TCCDs detail the mission statement, terminal objectives and enabling objectives for all SWSC course(s) as listed in this PWS. The TCCDs for both FFT and DCT courses are as follows:

· A-495-0416 General Shipboard Fire Fighting Training-Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

· A-495-0021 Shipboard DC/FF Emergency Team Trainer.

· J-495-0419 Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting

· K-495-0045 General Shipboard Damage Control Training

3.3 Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS). The contractor shall be responsible for the performance of preventive maintenance, and PMS details the preventive maintenance schedule for all GFP during the performance of the contract. The Government will provide all PMS cards, equipment and materials associated with the performance of the preventive maintenance for both FFT and DCT courses.

3.3.1 Maintenance Log. The Contractor shall maintain a maintenance log documenting all maintenance conducted on GFP and the HP Air Compressor. The maintenance log shall be part of CDRL A002 and made available to the COR or TPOC for review upon request.

3.4 Applicable Government Documents. The following instructions provide general information:

42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. (Hazardous waste/discharge)

42 U.S.C. 96-1 et seq. (CERCLA)

OPNAV

are available https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/default.aspx NAVSEA Instruction are available at https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Resources/Instructions/

NAVEDTRA 135B - http://www.mysdcc.sdccd.edu/NAVEDTRA%20135B(a).pdf NETC & SWOST Instructions are available at www.netc.navy.mil

NFPA instructions are available at www.nfpa.org COMDTINST M5100.47 (series) is available at https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/

3.5 Records and Reports.

3.5.1 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The following CDRLs are required during the performance of this contract:

A001 – Monthly Reports (see paragraph 5.15)

A002 - Contractor Operation and Maintenance of GFP Management report (see paragraph 3.6)

A003 – Conference Minutes (see paragraph 4.1.1)

A004 – Facility Modifications (See paragraph 4.3)

A005- Structural Integrity Survey (see paragraph 8.4) A006 – Technical Report (see paragraph 3.5.2)

A007 - Mishap Investigation and Reporting (see paragraph 9.2)

3.5.2 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS). The Contractor shall develop, implement, maintain and provide to the Government (IAW CDRL A006) the SOPS that identify the following:

a) The initial equipment setup/startup and readiness process for Daily Operational Readiness Test (DORT).

b) The process for each fire scenario.

c) The process for facility/equipment shutdown and securing.

d) The process for propane refueling procedures.

3.6 Training Device Maintenance Log. The Contractor shall maintain a Training Device maintenance log for each device which records all maintenance actions, failure indications, parts replacements and similar data such that there is effective traceability through the log books and Maintenance Action Forms (MAF) data for all malfunctions, utilization comments or other failure documentation identification. The maintenance log books should be in the Contractor’s own format and shall become a permanent part of the training device documentation. In the event the Contractor uses an electronic format for recording maintenance activity, the Contractor shall provide the data in a readily accessible format in standard Microsoft Office (Word or Excel) applications. The data in this format will be provided on a monthly basis to the COR. The Contractor shall summarize and present this data in the annual site review (CDRL A002).

PART 4: MOBILIZATION

4.0 Responsibilities. During the Mobilization Phase, the Contractor is responsible for mobilizing and preparing to assume full performance responsibility on the Contractor Support Date (CSD). Mobilization phase shall be completed by the contractor and reviewed and accepted by the Government prior to contractor support date.

4.0.1 Personnel. Résumés for all CIS personnel are required to be submitted to the COR 14 days after start of Mobilization for review. A cover letter, with Résumés attached, is submitted for each proposed Contractor employee (including any proposed subcontractor employees) specifying:

a. The name of each employee

b. Proposed site (SWSC ELS Bangor)

c. The position held in the Contractor’s organization

d. If Contract Instructor (CI), annotate type of CI (Basic Instructor or High-Risk Instructor)

e. High-Risk screening

f. Planned employment Status (full-time, part-time, on-call)

g. Fully-qualified or needing waivers (specify for what qualification)

h. Department of Labor (DOL) Occupation Code and Title (Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations)

i. Date anticipated reporting on site

j. Background Investigation completion date.

Résumés shall include justification specifically indicating how the individual meets PWS/ qualifications and certifications for the CI position they will fulfill per the Résumés and cover letter. Military experience includes rank/rate, positions of leadership, titles, and documented qualification(s) and certification(s) received (e.g., DESIGNATORS/NECs/Master Training Specialist (MTS)). Résumés, with cover letters, are required for any personnel replacements or substitutions during this contract.

The Contractor shall have all proposed personnel on-board, qualified and certified IAW SWOSCOLCOMINST 1500.9 series and SWOSCOLCOMINST 5100.6series/NETCINST 1500.13 series /NETC-INST 1500.16 series/SWOSDCFFMEMO 5100.21 series as applicable; with favorable FBI background checks with positive results thirty (30) days after contract award. If the Contractor uses incumbent personnel to meet this requirement, evidence of planned employment can be demonstrated by providing the COR or TPOC the Contractor’s Offer Letter and the planned employee’s Acceptance Letter (or candidate employee signed Offer Letter).

During performance, résumés for prospective new hires shall be submitted to the COR prior to the use of such personnel under the contract. The COR or TPOC will have the right to obtain from the Contractor verification of any or all information contained in any résumé. The contractor shall submit for approval, qualification packages of personnel for screening requirements “to exclude HIPPA”.

4.1 Meetings.

4.1.1 Post Award Conference (PAC). This meeting will be conducted one week prior to CSD to discuss the Contractor's readiness and capability to assume full responsibility. The meeting will take place at the contractor’s facility or Video Tele Conference (VTC) at a date and time to be determined after award. (CDRL A003)

4.1.2 Joint Mobilization Meeting. The Mobilization meeting will be held concurrently with the PAC.

4.2 Contractor Support Date (CSD). The date of commencement of Contractor performance responsibilities as specified herein. CSD shall coincide with the end of the mobilization phase. The contractor is responsible for mobilizing and assuming the performance responsibilities at CSD.

4.3 Mobilization Phase. The contractor shall implement the mobilization plan to start up operations and be fully operational to meet the requirements of the PWS 30 days from issuance of contract award and prior to the commencement of training. During the mobilization period, the contractor shall have all instructors fully qualified and Instructor Training Jacket ITJs ready for review and verification by the COR or TPOC 10 days prior to commencement of training. Any changes in personnel will require review, verification and acceptance by the Government prior to continuation of course convenings. The Mobilization phase shall be completed by the contractor and reviewed and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of course convenings. Furthermore, during the mobilization phase, the contractor shall obtain and have in place, all required materials, equipment and classroom and training facilities required to provide the training prior to a review by the Navy Education Training Command (NETC). The contractor’s facility will be evaluated IAW NETCINST 1500.13 series / NETCINST 1500.16 series and is documented in ESAMS; coordination with ESAMS will be performed by SWSC Training Site Director as the Contractor will not have direct access to ESAMS or ETRMS. This evaluation will be done initially during the Mobilization phase, and the facility shall be in compliance prior to Contract Start Date (CSD) and re-evaluated, at minimum, every 3 years. The contractor shall provide their Fire Marshal Building Code Inspection prior to CSD. The contractor shall notify the Government of any modifications to the facility that may affect its evaluation by NETC (CDRL A004). Facility modifications may result in a re-evaluation by NETC.

PART 5: TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

5.0 General Training Requirements. The contractor shall provide the fully qualified and equipped instructors who demonstrate experience in military or civilian instruction for fire fighting and damage control training and have the requisite background specified in Part 7 below, along with the support personnel, management, equipment, materials, training facility and instructional technology needed to conduct training of students in the course(s) described in Paragraph 5.13. The fully qualified instructors shall also instruct to the specified completion criteria identified within the course objectives.

5.1 Training Environment. The contractor shall maintain an orderly, professional atmosphere in all classroom and field settings under their cognizance and shall have authority commensurate with this responsibility.

5.2 Course Monitoring. The course will be monitored by the COR or TPOC, SWSC personnel, Safety personnel and/or other Government personnel at PACNORWEST and may occur either scheduled or unscheduled at any time/place for any course convening.

5.3 Academic Standards. All instructors will adhere to and maintain academic standards (e.g., performance evaluation) IAW course TCCD and approved test plan. If the student(s) have academic problems, the instructor and/or SWSC personnel via the COR shall provide remediation in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135D.

5.4 Contractor relationship to Military Authorities. Students whose conduct is not professional shall be cautioned and reported to the ranking military staff on-site and if the inappropriate conduct continues, shall be referred by the contractor to the TPOC and will be addressed by TSD at PACNORWEST. The contractor can immediately refer students to the TPOC if their behavior is impacting the safety of any personnel involved in the high risk training. In the event of formal military action against students under their tutelage, contractor personnel may be requested to provide written statements to, or appear in person as a witness in a student’s Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) or Court-Martial proceedings. Such statements or appearances may be directly related to charges or may provide information for use in determining appropriate punishment.

Disciplinary issues or problems (e.g., fraternization, sexual or other harassment, discrimination, etc.) between contractor employees and military staff or students may impede the contractor’s ability to comply with the training environment specified in paragraph 5.1 above. Any disciplinary issue or problem by a contractor employee, including, but not limited to fraternization, sexual or other harassment and discrimination, shall be reported to the TPOC. The Government shall investigate or assess the validity of the complaint and provide a recommendation to the Contracting Officerfor action. Contractor personnel shall cooperate with all investigations or assessments and assist Government personnel until the investigation or assessment is complete. During the investigation or assessment, the contractor personnel named in the complaint shall be removed by the contractor immediately from the training classroom/field setting if requested by the Government. If the investigation or assessment determines the complaint is valid, the contractor’s response shall include a corrective action plan to resolve the matter and shall include a re-assessment of whether personnel named in the complaint shall continue contract performance. Prior to any continuation of contract performance by the personnel named in the complaint, the contractor shall demonstrate to the Government steps taken to resolve and prevent any reoccurrence. All responses shall be provided to the Contracting Officer, with the copy to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the notification. The Contractor shall include a clause in subcontracts, if any, under this contract to require subcontractor cooperation and assistance in any investigations or assessments conducted by the Government.

5.5 Training Records. The Contractor shall maintain records of completed training for all students for each class convened. The information will be maintained for five years and will include class rosters. Contractor Instructor Training Jackets (ITJ) will be maintained by the Contractor. The intent of contractor ITJs is to provide a record of necessary qualifications at-a-glance (Instructor Qualifications and standards are detailed in Part 7below). Instructor names and Contractor ITJs must be made available within 3 working days of a request from the COR or TPOC.

5.6 Course Master Schedules (CMS) and Student/Instructor/Facilitator Ratios. The CMS(s), provided within each course TCCD are a breakout of the Navy’s current curriculum schedules and provide a period by period breakdown of the subject matter of the course, the sequence of the instructional program, the time allocated to each subject, the time specified for theory and practical instruction, the student to instructor ratio for each period, and the required training evolutions necessary for course completion.

5.7 Classroom Responsibilities. The contractor shall use best practices in classroom preparation, student administration, test proctoring, and safety procedures to avoid interruptions in the training day and promote a safe and secure environment conducive to learning for courses supported under this contract. The contractor shall demonstrate that the classroom is a minimum square footage of 1950 sqft IAW UFC INST 2-000-05N.

5.8 Testing, Grading, Evaluation and Completion. The contractor shall:

Administer tests in accordance with the testing plan established by the individual course curriculums

Compute and document students’ grades at grading period intervals applicable to each program of instruction, and shall utilize the applicable computerized system, if available. If a computerized system is not available; the contractor shall manually grade and document students’ grades.

Administer critiques to students at Government determined intervals, in accordance with SWOSCOLCOMINST 1540.2 (series) and SWOSCOLCOMINST 1500.9 (series) and document instructor critiques in ETRMS/ESAMS; coordination with ETRMS/ESAMS will be performed by SWSC Training Site Director as the Contractor will not have direct access to ESAMS or ETRMS. Review student critique sheets and forward all critiques to the SWSC Training Site Director within 3 days of course completion.

Maintain student records concerning counseling, supplemental assignments, remedial assignments, safety violations, classroom infractions, etc. Any violations or classroom infractions shall be coordinated with the TPOC in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135B.

The contractor shall provide course completion certificate to each student on the last day of the course.

Safeguard all documentation described above (i.e., test results, critiques, student records, etc.) to ensure no data or information subject to the Privacy Act discussed in paragraph 11.0 is released to unauthorized personnel.

5.9 Training Schedules. Training (not including travel time) should be conducted eight hours a day (early morning, evening, or night shift), five days a week (Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays) plus a one (1) hour lunch period for the length of the course. However, the daily activity may range from nine (9) to twelve (12) hours if required to meet all training objectives outlined in the CMS. Student remediation may be required and should be considered beyond the normal eight (8) hour training time for each class.

5.10 Class Convening’s. SWSC will establish class convening dates. Annual throughput is an estimate only and the requirement for contractor training services can vary from year to year and are subject to change due to ship schedules. The Government will provide the details of each training event as GFI no later than 15 calendar days prior to the course convening date. The COR and the Lead Program Manager will work jointly to ensure lead time is given in the event a change is needed. Contractually binding performance periods will be outlined in Section F of the contract.

5.11 Changes to Curriculum. It is recognized that certain portions of the course may become outdated based on a number of external factors. The contractor instructors are required to identify and submit recommended changes to the COR and TPOC (A006). However, the content of the instructional material will not be modified until formally changed by SWOS.

5.12 Class Size and Number of Convenings. The maximum and minimum class sizes are stated in each TCCD. The following is an estimated number of convening’s scheduled for this PO for the FFT and DCT courses:

FF & DC Training Courses:

The planned numbers of convenings that are cited in the TCCDs do not apply to this contract. For bidding purposes only, utilize the chart in Section 5.12 above.

5.13 Course Information. The following courses of instruction comprise this training effort:

5.13.1 General Shipboard Firefighting Training-Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (A-495-0416): This course is to provide instruction to officers and enlisted personnel in fire fighting procedures and to prepare them for qualification as members of a Shipboard Damage Control Organization. The scope includes proper techniques and procedures for combating various classes of fires and instruction on personnel protective equipment, chemistry of fire, portable fire extinguishers, and the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

5.13.2 Advanced Shipboard Firefighting (J-495-0419): This course is to provide supervisory fire party personnel with training in advanced fire fighting techniques; effective management of on-scene personnel, practical experience with various firefighting equipment. This course includes hands-on training as fire party members including Repair Locker Leader, Scene Leader, Investigator, Nozzle-man, Hose-man, Access Man, and Plotter. The course also utilizes different methods and equipment to extinguish different classes of fires. The following subjects are covered: fire party duties; DC communications; desmoking equipment and procedures; hose handling; machinery space fires; use of SCBA/ OBA, and selected emergency equipment; P-100; and special hazard fires.

5.13.3 General Shipboard Damage Control Training (K-495-0045): This course is to train Damage Control Repair Station (DCRS) and In-port Emergency Teams (IET) to perform as a team in investigating, reporting, repairing structural damage (shoring, pipe patching and plugging), and to control/stop flooding. Areas covered include investigation, dewatering, damage control communications and equipment, shoring, pipe patching, Emergency Escape Breathing Device, hazardous material, material conditions, patching and plugging drills, and a wet battle problem utilizing the damage control wet trainer.

5.13.4 Shipboard DC/FF Emergency Team Trainer (A-495-0021): The intent of the course is to provide a formal live firefighting training for Shipboard Emergency Team members attending as cohesive units or as Damage Control Training Teams (DCTT). Both FF and DCTT teams will be expected to train simultaneously to achieve learning objectives. Teams will be expected to comprehend and apply firefighting principles, rules, and concepts in a live fire scenario, working as a team to solve problems with individuals performing in their assigned Shipboard Emergency Team or DCTT positions. Teams will be observed by SWSC instructors and critiqued for effectiveness in concert with ship's DCTT. The course will reinforce practical skills while performing as an integrated fire party team. Completion of this course will meet the intent of OPNAV Level III requirements.

5.14 Subject Matter Experts (SME). Government SMEs for each course covered under the contract may be made available, through SWSC, to the contractor for telephone and or personal consultation and technical reviews of course modifications or updates. In addition, the Navy may require a SME to monitor the class as described in 5.2

5.15 Monthly Reports. The Contractor shall submit a monthly report in Contractor format per CDRL A001 and A002 with the following information:

1. Listing of Instructor Training Jackets (ITJs) provided to the Government for review for any new instructors providing training services prior to subject training convening.

2. Listing of suggestions for changes or revision to the course curriculums, if any.

3. Indicate whether student critiques were submitted to the COR within 3 days of completion of each training event.

4. List any GFP and training equipment issues and resolutions occurring during training convening’s.

5. Report of all class completions during the reporting month including any cancellations.

PART 6: PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

6.0 General. All contractor personnel shall conform to and comply with the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the DoD and Department of the Navy for contract personnel integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, student fraternization, safety, and security. In addition, contractor personnel shall maintain high personal standards of technical knowledge and demonstrate professional competence in delivering training material. The morale and motivation of student and instructional personnel shall be maintained at a maximum level to ensure a favorable environment for learning. Personnel performing under this PWS shall submit to drug screenings.

6.1 Dress Code/Grooming Standards. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor instructors, contractor instructor supervisors, and other contractor personnel that come in contact with Navy students maintain a standard of grooming and personal appearance that reflects a high degree of personal pride and are in keeping with their positions as training professionals. These courses of instruction are very much in the public eye and instructors provide technical skill role models to men and women in the military. In the classroom and office environment, hair shall be neat, clean, and well groomed. Hair length and styles for males/females should present appearance compatible with the educational environment in which work is to be performed.

6.1.1 Standardization of Attire. The courses of instruction involve delivery of training in both classroom and field training environments. Both scenarios require that contractor personnel adopt standard attire. Contractor personnel shall be required to wear company clothing that is uniform in nature, and appropriate for the local, seasonable climate. Uniform appearance of all instructors will help identify them as instructors in the classroom, in the field, equipment issue and turn-in.

During high risk laboratory exercises where personal protective clothing is required, the contractor shall provide all Instructor protective clothing in accordance with NETCINST 1500.16 (series) Instructor Firefighting Gear Requirements.

6.2 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). At least one (1) EMT personnel must be assigned to each fire fighting / damage control training convening. The EMT shall be fully qualified with a certification from the State of Washington, registered with the National Register of EMT Professionals, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and complete the Blood borne Pathogens Program annually. During times that the EMT is performing EMT duties, no other instructional duties shall be assigned. Registration and certification documentation shall be available for COR or TPOC review upon request. As part of the training process, the EMT will be available to provide emergency medical treatment on-site during periods of high risk training.

PART 7: INSTRUCTOR EVALUATIONS/QUALIFICATION

7.0 Instructor Qualifications. Instructors/Facilitators will maintain professional currency within their field of expertise. The contractor shall ensure that all instructor personnel are ready to teach the content assigned to them and can pass any tests associated with that content. All instructors must be familiar with all presentation, delivery method, testing and remediation procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, electronic podiums, and equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course or section of the course they will instruct.

The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel to conduct training of students in the courses listed in paragraph 5.13 and meet the specified completion criteria identified within each course’s TCCD. Additionally, the instructors shall be familiar and able to train students utilizing all equipment and procedures stated in the TCCD. The contractor shall maintain a qualified instructor force to cover scheduled training to include any required or mandated recertification.

The contractor’s instructors shall have direct experience as a Shipboard fire fighter and/or shipboard damage controlman which applies to the course(s) for which they will instruct and with at least three years of documented military or civilian instructor experience.

7.1 Instructor Evaluation. All prospective instructor personnel must be evaluated and qualified by the contractor as meeting Navy minimum standards as stated herein for technical and instructional proficiency. This evaluation process, occurring every quarter, shall consist of a technical evaluation or a technique evaluation using SWOCCOLCOMINST 1500.9(series) Enclosures (2) or (3) appropriate. Subsequently to initial evaluation, the contractor shall conduct quarterly instructor evaluation IAW SWOSCOLCOMINST 1500.9(series) Enclosures (2) or (3) as appropriate and provide copies of documented instructor evaluation to SWSC Training Site Director within 3 working days. These training courses are considered “high-risk”, and as such, the COR or TSD PACNORWEST retains the right to assess the contractor instructor’s behavior and, if appropriate, has the authority to interrupt/delay the contractor instructor from conducting an assigned topic for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the Contracting Officer must be notified immediately and further action will be coordinated between the contractor’s POC, TSD PACNORWEST or the COR/TPOC. In all cases, the COR or TPOC will determine work priorities, technical accuracy of material and provide technical guidance to the contractor.

7.2 Instructor Selection/Qualification Process. Prior to any instructor commencing training or upon Government request; the contractor shall present a Instructors’ Training Jacket (ITJ) to the COR, SWSC Training Site Director, PCO and TPOC for verification of instructor qualifications for all instructors Contents of the standardized ITJ and instructions are contained in SWOSCOMINST 1500.9 (series) and the NAVY NETC 5100.1 (series) Appendix 9-M (for ITJ format) and NAVEDTRA 135 (series). The ITJ shall contain:

1. Instructor’s Qualifications (IAW Section 5.1);

2. Instructor’s Certifications

a. Respiratory Fit Test

b. Basic Instructor

c. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

d. Basic First Aid

e. Navy Core Value

f. Blood borne Pathogen Program IAW OSHA requirements

3. Medical screening (IAW Section 5.7);

4. Psychological evaluation (IAW Section 5.8)

5. Proof of Drug Screening;

6. Statement of Understanding on physical fitness;

7. Core Unique Instructor Training Certification (CUIT) for the courses identified herein;

8. SWSC Training Site Director shall establish and maintain Enterprise Safety Application Management System (ESAMS) account and maintain instructor qualifications information and training. Instructor qualifications and training information shall be provided to the SWSC Training Site Director.

Copies of all instructors’ IJT’s will be made available by the contractor to each instructor upon leaving the contractor’s employment.

(NOTE: Due to current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) restrictions, copies of the medical, psychological, and Urinalysis Screening may not be filed in the ITJ. These documents will be maintained in a central location such as the contractor’s corporate office. In lieu of the actual screening, a letter indicating the date, the screening physician, a generalized result, and the location of the actual screening document should be filed in the record. If a Site Assessment or other form of inspection takes place at the training site, the contractor will ensure copies of the respective screening are provided to the Site Manager in advance of the inspection. The documents will be provided to the inspectors, and upon completion of the review, the inspectors will return the documents to the Site Manager for return to the central location.)

The Government, through the Contracting Officer, shall have the "right of refusal" of any instructor considered unqualified or unsafe. The instructor verification process must be completed prior to the instructor teaching Navy, NROTC and Coast Guard students.

7.3 Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT). NAVEDTRA 135 (series) and NETCINST 1500.13(series) establish the requirement for all high risk instructors to complete Core Unique Instructor Training certification prior to delivering course material on an independent basis. For CUIT certification, the instructor candidate shall go through a FF/DC training course first, then instruct and be evaluated under the guidance of a CUIT certified instructor at a minimum two times to demonstrate the appropriate skills required to teach Navy students in CUIT certified areas. The CUIT instructor evaluations shall be conducted IAW SWOCSOLCOMINST 1500.9 (series). The CUIT certified instructor shall sign off on each module or the whole course for the instructor candidate to be CUIT certified.

7.4 Instructor Substitution. Substitution of instructors or the addition of new instructors shall be communicated to the COR or TPOC. Any substituted instructors or addition of new instructors shall meet, at a minimum, the qualifications as stated in Part 7. All prospective FFT or DCT instructors are subject to Government review and verification of instructor qualifications, and must complete the requirements outlined in Part 7 prior to conducting instructor duties.

7.5 Drug-Free Training Environment. Personnel performing under this PWS shall submit to drug screening. The drug screening will be at a minimum every 6 months. All instructors must be drug free, and the contractor is responsible for providing the COR and TPOC with the results of a Urinalysis Screening completed within 30 days prior to the instructor’s reporting for…