Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Training Courses for Entry-Level Engineers and Scientists

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock

Division (CD) requires three offerings of the five virtual training courses listed below. The courses are to be administered to entry level engineers and scientists (20 students per class.)

a. Creative Problem Solving – Qty two (2)

b. Effective Briefing Techniques – Qty four (4)

c. Introduction to Team Performance – Qty two (2)

d. Practical Application in Technical Writing – Qty four (4)

e. Project Management Fundamentals – Qty four (4)

2.0 BACKGROUND: During the past couple of years, the Human Resources Division, Workforce

Development Branch have offered the above courses to entry level engineers and scientists to help them develop their skills and increase their knowledge and assist them in fulfilling their duty requirements.

3.0 OBJECTIVE: The training shall be designed to provide entry level scientists and engineers instruction in Creative Problem Solving, Effective Briefing Techniques, Introduction to Team Performance, Practical application in Technical writing, and Project Management Fundamentals.

3.1 The contractor shall provide courses virtually in the areas of instructions listed below:

SEMINAR 1: CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

This seminar addresses the participants’ ability to critically examine problems and develop innovative solutions. Participants learn the foundations of critical thinking; the scientific method as applied to organizational challenges; and the interpersonal perspective of problem analysis and resolution.

SEMINAR 2: EFFECTIVE BRIEFING TECHNIQUES

The purpose of this seminar is to provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to express themselves clearly, with confidence and power, in a variety of speaking situations. The participants will be taught presentation techniques; how to plan and structure an effective presentation; how to develop ideas; effective delivery methods; and how to overcome anxiety, fear and nervousness when making a presentation.

SEMINAR 3: INTRODUCTION TO TEAM PERFORMANCE

This seminar will present the basic principles of building and sustaining teams within an organization. This seminar teaches participants the implications for using teams within the organizations; best practices in teambuilding; team sustainment; team dynamics and process improvement.

SEMINAR 4: PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN TECHNICAL WRITING

The purpose of the seminar is to explain and demonstrate the principles of effective writing for the participants. This seminar will address effective writing concepts such as, foundations of effective writing; recognition of readers’ needs; organization of relevant information; and application of effective writing in day-to-day activities within the context of the participant’s roles.

SEMINAR 5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

This seminar is designed to provide participants with practical skills in project management.

The various elements of the project management processes, tools and techniques are explored. Topics include a review of processes to initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, and close a project. Participants learn project management skills through hands-on exercises using project management tools and techniques

3.2 The contractor shall accomplish: The contractor shall provide courses virtually through a training portal that is accessible to NSWCCD employees. The Contractor is required to deliver an advanced copy of the presentation and course materials at least one week in advance of the class to fulfill acceptance criteria.

4.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

4.1 [N/A]

5.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY/INFORMATION

6.1 N/A.

7.0 DELIVERABLES. The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the PWS/SOW and CDRLs.

Contractor Format is acceptable.

Number Name A001 Presentation and Course Materials – Creative

Problem Solving A002 Presentation and Course Materials –

Effective Briefings Techniques A003 Presentation and Course Materials –

Introduction to Team Performance A004 Presentation and Course Materials – Practical

Application in Technical Writing A005 Presentation and Course Materials – Project

Management Fundamentals A006 Attendance Roster

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: None. The training course is unclassified.

Document Type No./Version Title Date Handbook NSWCCD Code1016 Scientist and Engineer Development Program

Handbook April 2017