Performance Work Statement N4008523Q2536.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF NAVAL

FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVFAC) MID-ATLANTIC

1.0 BACKGROUND:

1.2 NAVFAC MIDLANT, an integral part of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) enterprise, the Navy's installation facility experts, managing the planning, design, and construction of shore facilities for the U.S. Navy. NAVFAC MIDLANT must maintain a highly trained and skilled workforce. One of our workforce initiatives is to provide a Federally Registered Apprentice Program.

1.3 The Apprentice Program is a planned and progressive, career-related, co-operative education employment program that develops and enhances an apprentice’s knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) as it relates to their chosen trade.

1.4 This program is in accordance with NAVFAC MIDLANT INSTRUCTION 12410.2. NAVFAC MIDLANT enrolls new apprentices throughout each year. The number of participants at any time varies from 5 people to 10 people per year.

2.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE:

2.1 NAVFAC MIDLANT requires the services of an accredited educational institution to provide formalized training, testing, certificate, and degree program required for the Apprentice program

2.2 The Contractor shall provide all educational services, necessary to develop and manage an Apprentice Program. The program shall establish an effective method for registering, billing, and delivering college level education to employees of the NAVFAC, Mid-Atlantic associated with operations in the Hampton Roads Region. The Contractor shall provide a unified billing rate for each credit course for employees attending member college programs.

3.0 TASKS:

3.1 The Contractor shall provide classroom courses for the following nine (9) trades:

3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide equipped classrooms and laboratories at partnering educational institution campuses, institutions such as Delaware County Community College are included.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall schedule and deliver academic college courses required for the apprentices to earn credits toward certificate and/or Associates of Science degree as required by the Apprentice Program.

Air Conditioning Mechanic Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Carpenter Industrial Equipment Mechanic

Electrician Pipefitter

High Voltage Electrician Plumber

Auto Mechanic Additional trades as needed

3.1.3 The Contractor shall provide coordination of the apprenticeship classroom and laboratory instruction with the academic certificate/ degree program lesson requirements.

3.1.4 The Contractor shall provide a single point of contact for student registration, billing, textbook procurement, and student tracking.

3.1.5 The Contractor shall provide academic counseling for the apprentices.

3.1.6 The Contractor shall coordinate with employees of the colleges and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic PWD PA (Philadelphia).

3.1.7 The Contractor shall provide clerical and accounting support for the program, program reporting, and annual financial audits.

3.1.8 The Contractor shall assign, retain, and manage program staff to include a project manager, coordinator, technical writer, faculty and clerical support.

3.1.9 The Contractor shall assist the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic PWD PA (Philadelphia) in testing of apprentice participants.

3.1.10 The contractor shall respond to all communication from NAVFAC MIDLANT within 24 or 48 hours (if in conjunction with a weekend).

4.0. NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVFAC) MID-ATLANTIC

RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 NAVFAC will secure required apprenticeship program approvals at the federal and state levels.

4.2 NAVFAC will provide the on-the-job training component for each apprentice in each of the trades.

4.3 NAVFAC will assign, retain, and manage program staff to include an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (APC), apprentice mentors, and subject matter experts to advise college faculty on curriculum development.

4.4 NAVFAC will provide reports and evaluation of the on-the-job training component.

4.5 NAVFAC will assist in scheduling apprenticeship classes and program evaluation.

5.0 DELIVERABLES:

5.1 Program Reports – End of each semester

5.2. Student Plans of Academic Study – Beginning of each semester

5.3. Student Academic Status/Progress – As needed and at the end of each semester

5.4. Student Transcripts – End of each semester

6.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The educational institution shall notify NAVFAC MIDLANT students about graduation application procedures and deadlines.

6.1.1 The educational institution shall recognize all credits awarded by other educational providers as transfer credits. All transfer credits shall be applied to degrees in progress, provided the posted grade for the transfer course is at a C (2.0) or above.

6.1.2 The educational institution shall recognize credits for the same amount and at the same or greater level as originally received.

6.1.3 The educational institution shall notify the assigned APC within 48 hours whenever a student’s grade point average in any academic course drops below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

6.1.4 The educational institution shall notify APC within 48 hours of any administrative actions affecting a student such as, but not limited to, academic probation, student conduct issues, and curriculum and/or schedule concerns.

6.1.5 The educational institution shall notify the assigned APC in writing whenever there is any situation involving academic dishonesty, cheating, inappropriate behavior, impropriety, discrimination or other ethical issues within 24 hours.

6.1.6 Written notification shall be provided to the APC when a student has missed two (2) consecutive class dates, within 48 hours of the occurrence.

6.1.7 Education services shall be provided during 1600 to 2230 hours, from Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and federal holidays. All classes conducted outside of listed hours must obtain prior approval from the assigned APC.

6.1.8 All course related correspondence intended for NAVFAC MIDLANT Apprentice(s) shall also be provided to the APC, upon request.

6.1.9 The educational institution shall notify the APC in writing whenever the employment status of an instructor could potentially affect educational services being provided.

6.1.10 The educational institution shall provide a liaison to NAVFAC MIDLANT, whose duties would consist of creating session schedules.

6.1.10.1 Serving as an advisor to NAVFAC MIDLANT APC and to students.

6.1.10.2 Reporting of individual apprentice’s final grades for all enrolled courses under the program.

6.1.10.3 Coordinating with NAVFAC MIDLANT APC to resolve issues related to the implementation and continued successful operation of the program.

6.1.10.4 Provide a single point of contact for student registration, billing, and student tracking.

6.1.11. The educational institution shall provide a full refund of credit tuition and fees for those credit hours dropped during the published add/drop period for each term.

6.1.12 The educational institution shall provide full refunds for courses cancelled by the educational institution.

6.1.13 The educational institution shall assist NAVFAC MIDLANT with the registration and enrollment of students that is consistent with the educational institution’s published enrollment procedures.

6.1.14 The educational institution shall provide NAVFAC MIDLANT's APC with a list of required textbooks three months prior to the start of each session.

6.1.15 Invoice with appropriate billing justification, within 30 days of completion of each session of instruction.

6.1.16 The educational institution shall invoice at one standardized all-inclusive tuition credit hour rate not to exceed the in state rate for all students regardless of their legal domicile status.

6.1.17 The educational institution shall compare their list of registered students with the class roster provided by the Government and annotate any discrepancies within five (5) days after the start date of each session.

6.2

6.2.1 The APC shall provide the educational institution with a signed waiver for the release of information to the Government for each enrolled student within five (5) days of the task order award date; the waiver shall remain in effect throughout participation in the apprentice program.

6.3

6.3.1 The educational institution shall be accredited by an active regional accrediting agency for educational institutions in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

6.4

6.4.1 Point of Contact:

6.4.2 TECHNICAL POC:

To be determined.