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Performance Work Statement Camp Pendleton Base Brig Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

1. INTRODUCTION:

The Camp Pendleton Base Brig (CPBB) is a military confinement facility (MCF) located aboard Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California (MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN). The CPBB was designated as the only level II MCF within the Marine Corps as of January of 2018, and is currently confining prisoners up to 10 years. SECNAV M-1640.1 (Attachment 1) mandates all level II and level III MCFs provide vocational training, academic education, and functional skills training. Correctional programs are an essential tool that encourage and promote constructive change within the prisoner population. Additionally, vocational programming provides an environment that fosters positive change through the implementation of goal orientated courses that not only provide tangible skills to assist prisoners in acquiring employment post incarceration, but is a key factor in reducing recidivism.

2. BACKGROUND:

CPBB is the only level II MCF for the United States Marine Corps. The goal of the facility and corrections is to restore the maximum number of prisoners to productive, offensefree civilian life as part of the naval service's obligation to the greater community-at-large, or return the prisoner to duty better prepared to perform useful, offense-free service.

2.1 This contract shall support the CPBB in meeting mandated vocational / educational training requirements as set forth in SECNAV M-1640.1. Page 6-3 Section 2. Minimum Acceptable Program Requirements, 6201.

2.1.1 Paragraphs 3 and 4 of the aforementioned reference state levels II and III Military Confinement Facilities (MCF) must provide core and level I programs plus drug and alcohol treatment, stress and anger management, vocational training, functional skills testing, academic education, remedial education, high school level education classes or general equivalency diploma, sex offender education or treatment access, and violent offender education or treatment access. Programs at level II and III MCFs shall be based on a needs assessment of the prisoner population.

2.1.2 Commands operating MCFs will establish and conduct the minimum acceptable programs for the level of their MCF. .

3. SCOPE:

The purpose of the work is to provide instruction to 20-40 selected prisoners from the CPBB prison population. with the vocational skills in the areas of Solar/Voltaic Systems, small engine repair, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Introduction to Landscaping, Introduction to the Electrical Trade, Introduction to construction trades, Basic Carpentry Skills, Small Business/ Entrepreneurial, Business Communication using Technology, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fundamentals, and Plumbing Fundamentals. All training shall be conducted aboard CPBB’s training and vocational areas. The number of classes will be determined at the task order level, and coordination with the CPBB to de-conflict with other operations.

4. REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide the following minimum training functions:

4.1 General Requirements:

4.1.1 The contractor shall have the knowledge and ability to communicate well, orally and in writing, in order to convey proper and thorough instruction.

4.1.2 The contractor shall provide an evaluation for courses via pass fail or Grade Point Average (GPA), and ensure nationally or state recognized certificates are awarded upon successful completion.

4.1.3 The contractor shall be required to provide updates on prisoner course performance to Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). (Deliverable 10.2)

4.1.4 The contractor shall report all violations of the facility’s rules and regulations and or misconduct to the nearest staff member. Copies of relevant rules and regulations will be provided after contract award.

4.1.5 The contractor shall comply with confinement facility rules and regulations, exercise proper occupational safety, and possess the ability to interact with all prisoners and staff members in a fair and equitable manner without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or physical handicap.

4.1.5.1.1 Training on the areas listed in Para. 4.1.5 shall be provided by MCF personnel at CPBB, and at no cost to the contractor. This training shall be completed prior to the start of instruction.

4.1.6 The contractor personnel performing must pass all background checks and be able to acquire access aboard the installation prior to performing on the contract.

4.1.6.1.1 CPBB personnel will coordinate the conduct of background checks at no cost to the contractor.

4.1.7 The contractor shall not inquire as to the charges and or reason(s) for confinement about any of the prisoners.

4.1.8 The contractor shall be an institution of higher learning accredited by an Accrediting Organization, such as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or possess an equivalent accreditation. (Deliverable 10.3)

4.1.9 The contractor shall provide certificates by an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent of apprenticeship, completion, or equivalent to all prisoners demonstrating satisfactory completion and or competency within the completed course(s). (Deliverable 10.4)

4.1.10 The contractor shall provide periods of instruction on solar design and installation, small engine repair, money management, business information and technology, and OSHA compliance in accordance with national or state recognized standards within the specific course subject. Additionally, and only after successful completion, prisoners will be provided completion certificates that coincide with the corresponding course. (Deliverables 10.4)

4.1.11 The contractor shall provide instruction in accordance with the CPBB training schedule to be determined by CPBB. The contractor will provide course training hour requirements to the courses listed below at 4.2-4.13, which the CPBB will utilize to create a schedule around other corrections requirements. Exact schedule is to be determined but will between the hours of 7am-4pm Monday-Friday.

4.1.12 The contractor shall facilitate all training aboard CPBB’s training and vocational facilities.

4.1.13 The contractor shall provide a period of instruction to a class of 20 prisoners minimum at one time per course.

4.1.14 The contractor will provide all necessary course materials, including handouts, workbooks, training tools, simulators, textbooks, assessments, and consumables.The course instructor must be a professor / instructor working for and assigned by an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent. CPBB will retain possession of all aforementioned course training materials. The CPBB will inventory, store, and secure items with the exception of textbooks or other study materials which may be required for prisoners to study in their respective berthing areas.

4.1.15 The contractor will provide their personnel with all required PPE. CPBB will provide PPE for prisoners and staff..

4.1.16 The contractor shall provide course curriculums and syllabus in accordance with all requirements in paragraph 4 of this PWS to the TPOC no later than (NLT) 14 days prior to the start of instruction. (Deliverable 10.5)

4.1.17 The contract shall provide contact information for all instructors to the TPOC NLT 14 days prior to the start of each course and upon changes of instructors. (Deliverable 10.6)

4.2 In reference to solar design and installation, the contractor shall facilitate a comprehensive course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.2.1 Introduce all the concepts and possible jobs around solar energy for students who are considering a career in the industry.

4.2.2 Provide the student with all administrative/protective/required equipment, materials, instruction and practical experience necessary to safely perform projects and/or work.

4.2.3 Instruct topics related to solar system components, electricity concepts, system design, installation methods, sales strategies and finally investment modeling.

4.3 In reference to small engine repair, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.3.1 Provide a working knowledge of types and operation of small engines, engine service, and repair of outdoor power equipment.

4.3.2 Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild small engines.

4.4 In reference Plumbing Fundamentals, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.4.1 Introduce all the concepts and possible jobs around plumbing for students who are considering a career in the industry.

4.4.2 Demonstrate the ability to leverage new technologies for efficiency and equipment use, such as torches, cutoff saws, pipe threading tool, and pipe cutting tools.

4.5 In reference to business communication and technology, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.5.1 Provide instruction in business vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, misused words, proofreading skills, and spelling and dictionary usage.

4.5.2 Demonstrate the ability to improve spelling using the dictionary, increase vocabulary in writing assignments, how to properly use commonly misused words, construct sentences correctly, punctuate and capitalize properly, and demonstrate the ability to proofread.

4.6 In reference to the OSHA compliance course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.6.1 Managing safety and health.

4.6.2 Walking and working surfaces, including fall protection.

4.6.3 Scaffolds.

4.6.4 Emergency action plans.

4.6.5 Electrical safety.

4.6.6 Personal protective equipment.

4.6.7 Safety and health programs.

4.6.8 Hazardous materials (flammable and combustible liquids, spray finishing, compressed gases, dipping and coating operations).

4.6.9 Permit-required confined space.

4.6.10 OSHA inspection procedures, construction standards, and recordkeeping.

4.7 In reference to the HAZWOPER course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.7.1 Introduce all the concepts of proper cleaning of hazardous waste and emergency response to hazardous waste spillage.

4.7.2 Provide in depth knowledge base of on-site storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials

4.8 In reference to the Landscaping course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.8.1 Provide a working knowledge of plant taxonomy and identification, fundamental botany concepts, as well as basic plant nutrition and fertilization.

4.9 In reference to the Electrical course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.9.1 Introduce all the concepts and possible job opportunities around electrical engineering for students who are considering a career in the industry.

4.9.2 Provide training to students on the theory, safety, installation, and troubleshooting of new and pre-existing electrical systems.

4.10 In reference to the Construction course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.10.1 Introduce all the concepts and possible jobs around construction for students who are considering a career in the industry.

4.10.2 Provide training to students on construction drawings, construction math, hand tools, material handling, and power tools.

4.11 In reference to the HVAC course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.11.1 Provide a working knowledge of evaluation and troubleshooting of heating and air conditioning systems.

4.11.2 Demonstrate the ability to basic comprehension of heating fundamentals and components that make up cooling systems, including compressors, condensers, metering devices and evaporator.

4.12 In reference to the Carpentry course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.12.1 Provide instruction in fundamental carpentry techniques such as planning, sanding, and clamping.

4.12.2 Demonstrate the ability to troubleshooting and fixing woodworking mistakes.

4.13 In reference to the Small Business course, the contractor must be able to facilitate a course designed to teach practical applications, written and oral communication skills, and cover the following areas:

4.13.1 Introduce all the concepts and possible jobs around small businesses for students who are considering a career in the industry.

4.13.2 Provide instruction in business and personal skills necessary to starting a small business.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Training shall occur between the hours of 7am and 4pm Monday thru Friday. Exact training dates shall be coordinated between the Contractor and the Government after contract award.

6. GUIDELINES:

Various civilian instructions and publications provide a course curriculum that are associated with the vocational programming required within this contract. Relative and accredited course curriculum will provide guidance on the planning, conduct, and evaluation methods necessary to meet all required course criteria. The contractor must provide instructors that possess and demonstrate a high-level of instructional and technical expertise to facilitate the courses required within the contract. The guidelines, while specific in desired results, require a high degree of experience, resources, accreditation, and evaluation methods of the courses to achieve the desired goal. When met with unusual course topics and or instructional shortcomings and or difficulties, the contractor shall use independent research, technical experience, resources, and analysis to determine proper procedures needed to proceed and properly conduct the remainder of the course efficiently as required.

7. AUTHORITY OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL:

7.1 The Contracting Officer is the only person who can legally modify a resulting contract or obligate the Government for expenditure of funds. Costs shall not be incurred by recipients of the solicitation in anticipation of receiving direct reimbursement from the Government.

7.2 Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to authorize deviation from the terms and conditions of any resulting contract, including deviations from specifications and requirements. In the event the Contractor does deviate, without written approval of the Contracting Officer, such deviations shall be at the risk of, and any cost related thereto, shall be borne by the Contractor. Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices/costs, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.

8. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: The Contracting Officer shall designate a Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) during the term of this contract. The TPOC will provide assistance in the identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems within the scope of this Performance Work Statement. The TPOC will provide technical clarification and assistance in support of the contract requirements. The TPOC DOES NOT have the authority to make changes and/or give direction under this contract. The only authority under this contract authorized to make changes, give direction, and/or provide monetary adjustments is the Contracting Officer from the Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST, Camp Pendleton CA.

8.1 TPOC Contact information: TPOC information shall be provided upon contract award.

9. COORDINATION:

The contractor shall work closely with uniformed service personnel from the CPBB staff. Coordination is required with the facility’s Programs Department primarily, or Command via the TPOC. These individuals include but are not be limited to:

Commanding Officer Brig Officer Brig Supervisor Programs Officer Programs Chief Programs Senior Counselor Operations Officer Operations Chief Duty Brig Supervisor Security and/or Industries Marine supervisors

10. DELIVERABLES:

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN:

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

QUALITY LEVEL

INCENTIVES/ DISINCENTIVES

12. SECURITY AND SAFETY:

Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States and shall pass a background check.

Work performed by the contractor requires access to Camp Pendleton, which the contractor is obligated to acquire with assistance from the Programs Department.

13. WORK ENVIRONMENT

All periods of instruction and evaluation will be performed solely aboard Camp Pendleton and within the CPBB training classroom / vocational training area. Instruction will be performed in a well-lit, temperate office space or equivalent. Occasional training may be conducted outdoors within the confinement facility grounds and or vocational training area to reduce exposure to harmful fumes and or increase safety as required. Occasional instruction may be performed in a training area that involves exposure to harsh elements and environments, wind, heat, exhaust, dust, or noise. Personal protection equipment will be worn at all times whenever required. Where the use of computers with MS Office applications or equivalent maybe required within the confinement facility, prior authorization must be provided by CPBB staff prior to the training day. Cell phone use within the confinement facility or when in direct contact with, or instructing prisoners is not authorized unless authorized by CPBB staff.

BASE ACCESS

CURRENT CONTRACTORS

RAPIDGate/MCESS card holders will be required to transition to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential in order to access MCB Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, MCAS Yuma, MCRD San Diego, MCMWTC Bridgeport, MCAGCC 29 Palms and other controlled areas within the MCIWEST Region.

DBIDS credentials will be valid for the duration of your contract, not to exceed five years; however, re-vetting of individuals’ information will occur each year.

Contractors will be required to bring the following items:

etc.)

Company Contract/Letter of Authorization (this should come from the COR or the Contracting Officer) SECNAV form 5512/1 (the sponsoring organization should complete block 28 of the SECNAV form)

New DBIDS credentials will be valid for the remainder of the contract (not to exceed 5 years), but individuals will be re-vetted each year.

Effective 1 October 2018, all contractors and venders must be in possession of a DBIDS credential that is authenticated for all MCIWEST and west coast Service-Level Training Installations (SLTI).

Access to MCB Camp Pendleton through Naval Weapon’s Station Seal Beach, Detachment Fallbrook is prohibited unless DBIDS credential is authenticated (I.E., work is also performed there).

NEW CONTRACTORS

Per MCO 5530.13, identification cards marked not valid for federal purposes, federal limits may apply, or any other similar language may not be accepted by DoD for the purpose of unescorted access (i.e. to obtain a Visitor Pass or DBIDS Credential).

To reduce your wait time and to facilitate your background check, please follow the DBIDS Credential Issuance Requirements and bring a completed SECNAV 5512 with you.

To apply for a pass, the applicant must present the following documentation:

Completed SECNAV Form 5512/1 Must be legible and accurate Government Issued Identity Document with Photograph Must be issued by a Federal or State entity Must be valid (not expired) Non US citizens must also present a Permanent Resident Card (I-551), passport with proper stamps/visa, or other documentation that demonstrates the holder is legally present in the United States

Real ID Requirements:

If an individual has a driver’s license/state identification card marked not valid for federal purposes, federal limits apply, or any similar language, in addition to that identity document, he/she must present an unexpired passport OR original Social Security Card AND County issued Birth Certificate.

Before visiting the Contractor Security Section, individuals requiring access are encouraged to confirm with the sponsor that a sponsorship request has been submitted prior to their arrival. Individuals whose sponsorship cannot be confirmed will be denied entry until sponsorship is validated.

DBIDS credentials may be issued for up to one year. Passes will not be issued beyond the effective contract dates. Individuals who are not legally present in the United States are prohibited from entry and will not be issued a pass for entry.

It is the responsibility of the individual to have the documents necessary to obtain a pass. If all required documents are not presented, a pass will not be issued. Contact your base sponsor with questions.

COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC)

(a) The Contractor shall provide proof that a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) has been submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for each employee requiring a CAC Card. During the period between the time that the request is submitted and the time that the investigation is returned, the Government may grant temporary access to the Contractor employee. Whether to grant temporary access is within the sole discretion of the Government, and a decision not to grant access shall not be grounds for a claim, request for an equitable adjustment or other contract modification, and shall not constitute an excuse for Contractor failure to perform. Such temporary access will not exceed 90 days.

(b) Upon the return of the Investigation Schedule Notice and Certificate of Investigation from OPM, the Contractor shall provide a copy to the security manager that has overall responsibility for the customer supported by the Contractor’s employees.

(c) "Report of Agency Adjudication Action" (form 79A) is sent when there are potential actionable issue(s) at the minor, moderate, or substantial level which may be disqualifying under suitability/security considerations. If the contractor receives an Agency Adjudication Action from OPM, the security manager shall be consulted before such adjudicative action is determined and returned to OPM.

(d) The Government will use the Adjudicative Guidelines (CNO ltr 5520 Ser 09N2/6U871220 of Sept 06) to guide determinations on whether access will be granted.

(e) The Contractor will be notified in writing if there is a disqualifying event that prevents the Contractor’s employee from obtaining a CAC. If temporary access was granted, it will immediately be revoked.

(f) The information required to initiate a background investigation through OPM, as well as a listing of the forms that are required, is contained at the following website: http://www.opm.gov/extra/investigate/IS-15.pdf

Base access requirements and procedures may change during the term of a contract. The contractor shall comply with all changes, and such compliance shall not be grounds for a request for an equitable adjustment or other contract modification.