PWS FY26 TCS MITD Navy Craftmaster Course Instructor Support.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Transportation Corp School (TCS)

Maritime & Intermodal Training Department (MITD) Navy Craftmaster Course Instructor W/Option Years

20250421

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Instructor services for the US Navy’s Craft Master LCU (Landing Craft Utility) Program and Assistant Instructor services for Initial Entry and Functional courses, conducted by the Maritime and Intermodal Training Department of the US Army Transportation School. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel needed supplies, transportation, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform Instructor services, as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The contractor shall meet the standards in this contract. The various aspects of the service are to provide for instruction and training in a classroom, on a vessel, on a vessel underway and in shops and with various simulators, which encompass the total learning experience with the Craft Master Course and the LCU 1600 series vessel. The contractor will also provide support for assistant instructor duties for the following courses: Marine Deck Office Warrant Officer Basic Course (8C-880A), Watercraft Operator Senior Leader’s Course (062-88K40), Marine Radar Observers Course (8C-F10/062-F3), Marine Radar Observers Course Renewal (8C-F32/553-F14), and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (8C-F42/062-F11), Watercraft Operator Certification (062-F5) and Watercraft Operators Course (062-888K10).

1.2 Background: This contract is to provide instructor services for the Transportation School mission of training US Navy personnel on the skills necessary for operation of the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and perform Assistant Instructor services for Initial Entry and Functional courses to the highest standards. Lack of instructor services will degrade existing resources and capabilities and put the mission and the safety of U.S. Navy personnel at risk. The contractor will be teaching the skills of those Naval personnel who would not otherwise have available this unique training environment. This effort is in support of the US Navy and provided by the unique abilities of the US Army’s Maritime Department at Fort Eustis.

1.3 Scope: The contractor personnel for this unique course will serve as the primary instructor/writer and shall assist with various simulators for the Craft Master Course and will also support the following courses as an assistant instructor: Marine Deck Office Warrant Officer Basic Course, Watercraft Operator Senior Leader’s Course, Marine Radar Observers Course, Marine Radar Observers Course Renewal, and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, Watercraft Operator Certification (88K20) and Watercraft Operators Course (88K10). Instruction on maritime/naval subjects, cargo handling and watercraft operations/handling includes conduct of classroom instruction of the course, and the specific blocks of instruction as outlined in the POI in Technical Exhibit 2. Contractor shall provide platform and hands on training for the course listed in Technical Exhibit 2 – POI, of this PWS. Contractor personnel shall update lesson plans and/or training material to maintain currency with applicable maritime law and/or Navy training requirements for all courses supported as either a primary or assistant instructor. Contractor personnel must meet training, technical and tactical certification and document experience level requirements as defined in the Course Management Plan for this course. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide personnel with the correct skill sets and experience to provide the services; however, the Government anticipates that the contractor will need to provide employees who have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in the functional areas being instructed; who are proficient with MS office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); possess outstanding communication skills (verbal & nonverbal); and are able to access all required training tools such as simulators, classroom materials etc. The overall minimum education level is a high school graduate or a GED.

1.4 Objectives: Provide services IAW this PWS and applicable DoD and US Navy (USN) doctrine, to teach the following course: Craft Master for USN LCU program and provide assistant instructor support IAW this PWS for the following courses: Marine Deck Office Warrant Officer Basic Course, Watercraft Operator Senior Leader’s Course, Marine Radar Observers Course, Marine Radar Observers Course Renewal, and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, Watercraft Operator Certification (88K20) and Watercraft Operators Course (88K10). Overall customer satisfaction with the services provided is necessary for this critical and high-profile program.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is how it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 10 days after date of contract award. The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor then has 10 days to submit a final QCP. After receipt of the final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 10 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals).

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses.

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance.

(e) How the Contractor will inventory, and track maintenance of all Government

Provided Equipment / Materials.

(f) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(g) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 2 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 5 days.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: Quality Assurance. The Government will ensure compliance with the contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the PWS. In addition, the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) defines how the performance standards will be applied.

1.5.3 Monthly Summary Report: Monthly Summary Report (MSR) to the COR that includes: a detailed summary of the significant activities/work performed by the contractor, a summary of major/minor tasks performed/accomplished during the month, a summary of employee turnover for the month (terminations and hires), and services provided. Will include a summary of accomplishments during the reporting period and significant events, any current or anticipated problems and the resolution, and a schedule of deliverables anticipated for the next reporting period (if applicable).

Due Date of MSR: The MSR must be submitted NLT than five (5) working days past the end of the reporting month.

Format of MSR: Microsoft Word in a simple memorandum styled format.

Place of Delivery: Send by e-mail to the COR at workplace e-mail account only.

1.5.4 Monthly Invoices: The contract will utilize the WAWF to process payments;

submissions must be accurate and timely; at the close of each month NLT 5 days past the end of the invoice month. The invoice will be submitted to WAWF as a “combo” for each payment period, by the vendor.

1.5.5 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If the submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.6 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents’ Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.7 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0800-1700, Monday thru Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.8 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours 0800-1700, Monday through Friday. Exception, the facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall always maintain an adequate workforce, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.9 Training Holidays: The Contractor is required to work on training holidays.

1.5.10 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at the Maritime and Intermodal Training Department, 461 Kerr Road, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia 23604.

C-1.6.1 1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: Security requirements shall be met IAW the paragraphs cited in this PWS. There are no positions which require SECRET clearance.

1.6.2 Installation Access: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarter Department of the Army (HQDA) and local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.3 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee shall be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD- approved remote access procedures;

or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5.

1.6.4 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190- 13.”)

1.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action should be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.8 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager to be responsible for the performance of the services. The name of this person who shall act for the Contractor shall be designated in writing and provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contract Manager is not required to be on site. The POC shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this requirement and shall be available between the hours of 0900 through 1600 hours daily.

1.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.10.1 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees with an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations.

The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee.

1.11 Contractor Travel: No travel required.

1.12 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.12.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil

1.12.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 10 days of employment under this contract.

OPSEC Level 1 training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer.

1.12.3 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 10 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors.

1.12.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training

1.12.4.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DoD IA Cyber Awareness Training within 3 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 3 days after employment of new personnel. All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, working information technology (IT)/IA functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements per Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program DoD 8570.01-M, and

Information Assurance AR 25-2 within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Training is available at http://cs.signal.army.mil.

1.12.4.2 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS).

2. ACRONYMS:

A ACCP - Army Correspondence Course Program ACO – Administrative Contracting Officer ALU – Army Logistics University AQL – Acceptable Quality Level AR – Army Regulation ARFORGEN – Army Force Generation ARPA – Automatic Radar Plotting Aids

B BOLC – Basic Officer Leadership Course BRM – Bridge Resource Management

C CAC – Common Access Card CAD - Course Administrative Data CALL – Center for Army Lesson Learned CFD-IC - Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course CFR – Code of Federal Regulations CONUS – Continental United States CONOPS – Contingency Operations COR – Contracting Officer's Representative CRXXI – Classroom XXI CSS – Combat Service Support CVS – Contractor Verification System

D DA – Department of the Army DAA – Designated Approval Authority DD – Department of Defense DDSD – Deployment & Distribution Systems Department DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DISS - Defense Information Security System DoD – Department of Defense DOIM – Directorate of Information Management DSTE – Direct Support to Training Event

E

F FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation FICA - Federal Insurance Contributions Act FM – Field Manual FSC – Federal Supply Class

G GFE – Government Furnished Equipment GFP – Government Furnished Property

H

I IAW – In Accordance With ID – Identification ID/IQ – Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IET – Initial Entry Training IM – Information Management IPR – In-Process Review ISCT - Installation Staff and Contractor Course IT – Information Technology ITSS – Information Technology Support Services

J JER – Joint Ethics Regulation

K KM – Knowledge Management KO – Contracting Officer

L LAN – Local Area Network LCU – Landing Craft Utility LHA - Amphibious Ship Assault LHD - Amphibious Ship Assault LPD - Landing Platform Dock LSD - Landing Ship Dock LSU - Landing Craft Utility

M MFFT - Mobile Fire Fighting Trainer.

MITD - Maritime and Intermodal Training Department MOS - Military Occupational Specialty MSR – Monthly Summary Report MTT – Mobile Training Team

N NAC – National Agency Check NCOA – Noncommissioned Officer Academy NIPRNET – Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network (formerly called Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network) NLT – No Later Than

O OAC – Officer Advanced Course OCI – Organizational Conflicts of Interest OIL – Observations, Insights, and Lessons

P PAO – Public Affairs Office PC – Personal Computer PD – Professional Development PDA – Personal Digital Assistant PII - Personally Identifiable Information PM – Program Manager PMO – Provost Marshall Office POC – Point of Contact POI – Program of Instruction PRS – Performance Requirements Summary PWS – Performance Work Statement

Q QASP - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP – Quality Control Plan/Program QM – Quartermaster QSR – Quarterly Status Report

R

S SCoE – Sustainment Center of Excellence SGIC – Small Group Instructor Course SIPRNET – Secret Internet Protocol Router Network SME – Subject Matter Expert SOP – Standard Operating Procedure STAMIS—Standard Army Management Information System

T TASS – Total Army School System TC-AIMS II - Transportation Coordinator's Information for Movements System II.

TCFE – Transportation Center Fort Eustis

TDY – Temporary Duty TEA – Training Effectiveness Analysis TM – Technical Manual TO – Task Order TRADOC – Training and Doctrine Command TRAS – Training Requirements Analysis System TSP – Training Support Package TTP - Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

U UIC – Unit Identification Code U.S. – United States USN – United States Navy

V VIP – Very Important Person

W, X, Y, Z (not used)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: Government furnished items and services must be utilized in accordance with contract requirements. Accountability for government furnished items will be conducted in accordance with AR 735-5.

3.1. Services: Reimbursement for Government Furnished Training. The Government will not be responsible for any training requirements necessary to satisfy this PWS.

However, contracted personnel will attend government provided training and will not be charged a tuition fee, as these are considered mandatory training in skills that contractors are not required to bring to the job essential for contract performance. This is in accordance with new guidance, DA Memorandum, Army G-3/5/7, DAMO-TRI, 4 August 2017, Subject: Contractor Attendance at Army Provided Training, supersedes Memorandum, Army G-3/5/7, DAMO-TRI, 3 March 2014, subject: Contractor Reimbursing U.S. Army for Attendance at Army Provided Training. Further note, that the contractors are not authorized to attend elective Government sponsored0 training regardless of mode of instruction or lack of cost to the U.S. Army. All training requirements must be approved and directed by the PCO prior to execution. Training will be tailored to each individual contractor instructor based upon the previous training and specific POI requirements.

Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) Installation Staff and Contractor Course (ISCT)

3.2 Facilities: Government will provide suitable office space, shop space, equipment and tools to conduct and/or support this service. Government will provide contractor personnel with appropriate office equipment. This equipment will include, but is not limited to desk, chair, pen, pencils, and access to a copier and computer. The Government furnished buildings and facilities, equipment and material, and services provided for herein shall only be used for the performance of this contract. Contractor personnel shall utilize Government communication systems which include telephones and telephone access, fax, computer access for email and LAN access. Contractor personnel shall not utilize the Government furnished communications equipment for any action not directly associated with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor’s access to automation and telecommunications resources shall be bound by policies of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) Network Enterprise Center (NEC).

3.3 Utilities: All utilities in the Government facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall provide its employees training/instruction in utility conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, being practical, and what most people would consider reasonable when using the Government facilities.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will supply all necessary equipment, materials and administrative supplies. The Contractor shall sign for the material/equipment when required. Equipment shall be returned in like condition, less fair wear and tear; to the Government upon completion of work described in the contract in accordance with FAR 52.245-1, Government Property and FAR 52.245-9 Use and Changes. The Government shall provide all POL products and Class IX repair parts necessary for the performance of this PWS.

3.5 Manuals: The Contractor shall use all technical manuals provided by the Government. The Government shall provide the materials to conduct the service as required.

3.6 Common Access Card (CAC): Contractors requiring LAN access will be required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) issued by the Government. FBI fingerprint check with favorable results and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries or DOD determined equivalent investigation is required prior to issuance of CAC.

Contractor employees’ name, social security number, date of birth and email address will be entered into a database (by the COR) into the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). The contractor shall if required, ensure that all personnel are entered into JPAS, showing a valid owning relationship and vetted.

3.6.1 The CAC Card is government property and must be returned to the COR or designated representative when no longer required by the individual contractor. This is a contractor responsibility.

4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be Government furnished in Section 3 of this PWS, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform the contract.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Personnel Qualifications:

5.1.1 Craft Master Instructor/Writer: This is a position that supports the US Navy's Craft Master Course and encompasses duties as an instructor/writer. Contractor personnel shall have at least 12 years operational experience in this field (generic deck operations/boatswains’ mate) in the US Navy, US Coast Guard, or Merchant Maritime Service. Contractor personnel shall have documented practical experience (sea service record, marine license, military service records). Contractor personnel shall have or have had experience in a leadership position (military or civilian). Instructor/writer shall have knowledge of and shall be able to instruct all aspects of maritime systems, Basic Navigation, Rules of the Road, Marine Radar, basic damage control, cargo stability, firefighting, and vessel operation. Instructor/writer shall have held a position as an instructor in a military service environment within the past five years. Instructor/writer shall have experience with maritime training simulators. Instructor/writer shall be able to handle Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in practice amphibious assault type scenarios, docking and undocking landing types (LHA, LHD, LPD, and LSD), beaching and retracting, loading stowage of equipment/supplies in various ship and shore movement scenarios, electronic and visual navigation, and radio and visual communications procedures. Instructor/writer shall be able to train LCU crews of 10 or more students in all phases of craft operations and maintenance. Instructor/writer shall be qualified as an LCU-1600 Craft Master. Instructor/writer shall be qualified with a USCG Approved Marine Radar Observer and Bridge Resource Management License. Instructor/writer shall be physically able to embark/debark vessels, ascend/descend ladder ways, instruct/assist in damage control and firefighting simulators, and must be able to lift to 60 lbs. Instructor/writer shall be proficient with MS Office computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, e-mail). Instructor/writer shall have a minimum education level of a high school diploma or a GED. Instructor/writer shall possess effective communication skills.

5.2 Craft Master Instructor/Writer Task Specific Requirements:

5.2.1 Primary Instructor Tasks: This position is located at Fort Eustis, VA. Historically, this requirement has required one contractor personnel to successfully support the number of students and courses conducted in a routine training year. Instructor/writer shall present all aspects of classroom training, which includes maritime systems, Rules of the Road, Marine Radar and vessel operations. Instructor/writer shall direct movement of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in practice amphibious assault type scenarios;

shall direct docking and undocking in landing types (LHA, LHD, LPD, and LSD), beaching and retracting, loading stowage, and equipment/supplies in various ship and shore movement scenarios. Instructor/writer shall direct movement of craft employing Rules of the Road, electronic and visual navigation, and radio and visual communications procedures. The instructor shall present daily instruction on board vessel, in classrooms, shops and on the dock side. Contractor personnel shall be responsible for editing, recommending changes to lesson plans, planning instruction

(which includes completing training schedules, TCFE 719s for pier space, graduation services, and outside the department simulator support), providing remedial assistance, administrative matters. Daily the instructor shall have all lessons plans ready, have copies of all reference material available and be prepared to present instruction in accordance with (IAW) the POI (Program of Instruction) for that day's block of instruction.

Contractor will recommend changes to and review POI’s, lesson plans, advance sheets and related materials for school and student use covering assigned blocks of material;

and will develop maritime technical training lesson plans relating to army watercraft engine operations. The instructor shall answer all questions, and if needed, refer to student a correct answer or a clarification of any issue or question brought up during class. Instructor/writer shall ensure that all electronic media to be utilized is ready before class begins. Instructor/writer shall review and react to changes in the POI and adjust lesson plans as changes occur in equipment, doctrine and procedures. Instructor/writer shall ensure that all training aids are available prior to each class and fully functional.

Instructor shall provide instruction on all aspects of the current Craft Master course (LCU-1600 Craft Master) per the course POI.

5.2.2 Assistant Instructor Tasks: The contractor personnel will be required to perform duties as an Assistant Instructor when not performing Primary Instructor duties. Tasks will include aiding the Primary Instructor in the following: powering on/off computers, projectors, simulators; printing, copying and distributing printed materials; assist in proctoring examinations; answering students’ questions; clarifying information for students; assisting students in the operation of various desktop simulators and navigation tools.

5.2.3 Course Maintenance Tasks: The instructor/writer will be responsible to update/maintain materials for all courses identified in this PWS when not instructing. All products are proprietary property of the US Government. The information to be maintained/updated will include briefings, papers, lessons plans, and written actions addressing issues concerning POIs, FMs, TMs and associated pamphlets.

5.3 Schedule: The contractor shall provide sufficient contractor personnel IAW paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 of this PWS to provide primary or assistant instructor services for courses located at Technical Exhibit 1 of the PWS. The schedule provided at Technical Exhibit 1 of this PWS identifies the courses that will be supported by contractor personnel. The number of active duty/civilian employees expected to support the Craft Master Course will be a mix of 1active duty personnel and 1 federal civilian personnel.

The total number of students projected to enroll in the Craft Master course is 10 students per course. TRADOC Regulation 350-1ists the regulation for student to teacher ratio, it requires a 1:4 through a 1:24 of instructor to student depending on the block of instruction. The maximum number of students per Craft Master Class is 1:12. The maximum number of students per class is 10 students per class; and the historical level of effort has been 8-10 students.

5.4 Service Contract Reporting

5.3.1 System for Award Management (SAM) Service Contract Report (SCR): The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the United States Army Transportation School (USATSCH), Maritime & Intermodal Training Department (MITD via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields through the following web address: www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking “View Assistance for SAM.gov” which is located at the top of the SAM.gov website. From there, you can the select “Contact Our Service Desk” which will allow you to contact SAM.gov directly. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the Contractor has 30 calendar days from end date of the contract to complete the SAM SCR requirement.

Steps for Submitting a Service Contract Report (SCR)

1. Go to www.sam.gov and log in.

2. Select Entity Registrations and then select Service Contract Reporting.

3. SAM displays your entities which have service contracts and meet the reporting criteria. Select View by entity to see the service contracts for each entity.

4. Next, select Add for the service contract against which you want to create a

Service Contract Report. Each service contract which meets the FAR Subpart

4.1703 reporting thresholds is displayed.

5. You will be taken to the Complete Service Contract Report page. SAM displays the contract details and allows you to report. You are required to enter the following information:

• Total Amount Invoiced: Total dollar amount invoiced for services performed during the previous Government fiscal year under the contract (this amount should include the prime and any subcontract amount).

• Prime Contractor Hours Expended: Prime contractor direct labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year. The amount you enter is automatically divided by 2,080 hours to calculate a Full Time Employee (FTE) equivalent, displayed under the Prime Contractor Hours Expended as Prime Contractor FTEs.

6. Report any required Tier 1 subcontractor information by selecting the Add Tier 1 Subcontract Information button.

7. When you are ready to submit the report, select Submit. This saves your report and returns you to the Select Service Contract page where you can create other SCRs or edit an existing SCR.

Steps for Editing a Submitted Report

1. Follow steps 1-4 above. Any previously submitted SCR will have a View/Edit button instead of an Add button.

2. Select View/Edit. You will be able to view the current SCR, edit available fields, and resubmit the record. You can also delete previously entered information altogether.

STD: All information provided by the Contractor shall be accurate, complete, and not exceed suspense dates noted in corresponding paragraph above.

AQL: 100% Compliant

6. Task Order Specific Publications:

TRADOC Regulation 350-1 TRADOC Regulation 350-6 TRADOC Regulation 350-70 POI: 062-F6. Version: 1.0.

C-7. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables

7.3

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – PRS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

STANDARD PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD

ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVELS (AQLs) PRS#1 - PWS para

1.1 thru 1.4 Provide the

USATSCH-MITD

with a fully qualified person to successfully support the mission

The Contractor must always maintain an adequate, qualified workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS without augmentation by Government

EXCEPTIONAL: 100% fully qualified candidates on first day of period of performance.

VERY GOOD: 85% Fully qualified candidates within 5 days of period of performance start.

SATISFACTORY: 75% Fully qualified candidates within 6 to 10 days of period of performance start.

personnel (active duty or civilian).

UNSATISFACTORY: Below 75% after day 10 of first day of period of performance start.

PRS#2 - PWS para

5.1 Timeliness of

Classroom Training

Instructors present.

classroom instruction and conduct live fire exercises on time with all training aids in place and fully prepared to present instruction and live fire training

SATISFACTORY: Instruction and live fire exercises are conduct per the published class schedule.

UNSATISFACTORY: Failure Instruction and live fire exercises are conduct per the published class schedule.

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Monthly Service Report PWS Para 1.5.3

Monthly

1 Copy per employee.

Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Office Word or Power Point 2013

Contract Officers’ Representative

Invoice PWS Para 1.5.4

Monthly N/A In Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

COR for review and acceptance in

WAWF

Quality Control Plan PWS Para 1.5.1

Once 1 Copy Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Office Word or Power Point 2013

Contract Officer and Contract Officers Representative

Service Contract Reporting

(SCR) PWS

Para 5.3/5.3.1

Annually 1 Copy Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Outlook

Contract

OPSEC

Certificate PWS Para 1.12.2

Once 1 Copy per

Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Outlook

Contract

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Antiterrorism Level 1 Certificate PWS Para 1.12.1

Microsoft Outlook

Contract

IWATCH

Certificate PWS Para 1.12.3

Microsoft Outlook

Contract

Information Assurance Certificate PWS Para 1.12.4

Microsoft Outlook

Contract

7.3 Technical Exhibit C – Qualifications Checklist

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT C

Craft Master Instructor/Writer

Candidate Name: ______________________

Position: ______________________________

Qualifications of key personnel must be verified PRIOR to starting work on this task order. Completion of this form including PM signature verifies that the contractor employee has the minimum qualifications stated in the PWS. Supporting documentation will be furnished to the COR upon request.

Craft Master Instructor/Writer (5.1)

___________ At least 12 years operational experience in the US Navy, US Coast Guard, or Merchant Maritime Service

___________ Documented practical experience/knowledge (sea service record, marine license, military service records)

___________ Experience with maritime training simulators.

___________ Experience as an instructor in a military environment within past 5 years.

___________ Able to handle Landing Craft Utility in practice amphibious assault type scenarios: docking/undocking, beaching/retracting, loading/stowage during ship to shore movement using electronic and visual navigation, and radio/visual communications procedures.

___________ Able to train LCU crews of up to 10 students in all phases of craft operations and maintenance.

___________ Qualified with USCG approved Marine Radar Observers Course and Bridge Resource Management License

___________ Proficient with MS Office computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, e-mail)

___________ Effective communication skills (verbal & nonverbal)

___________ Minimum education level is a high school diploma or a GED.

___________ Basic navigation skills and rules of the road

___________ Knowledge of basic damage control, cargo stability and fire fighting

___________ Physically able to embark/debark vessels, ascend/descend laddering, instruct/assist in damage control and firefighting simulators and must be able to lift 60 pounds.

___________ Have/has had actual experience in a leadership position (military or civilian).

PROGRAM MANAGER SIGNATURE/DATE