RFI Draft Unlicensed to Licensed Engine Licensing Program.docx

MARKET SURVEY/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

N3220525Q2102

From: Military Sealift Command (MSC) N102B

Subject: Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers Licensing Program

DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for acquisition planning purposes, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. MSC is soliciting input to determine the technical, administrative, management and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work.

Military Sealift Command requires a comprehensive program to train Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Officers-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) of Motor vessels 750KW-1000 HP or More. The curriculum includes a suite of United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved training, full-mission simulation experiences, instructor-facilitated license exam preparation, tutoring, and assistance with student’s license application and USCG examinations. On-campus lodging and full meal services are to be included in the program and provided by the contractor. Students must be able to walk between classrooms, dining facilities and their rooms. Cohorts will be comprised of six or more unlicensed Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs). All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified Woman Owned Small BusinessCertified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.

NAICS CODE: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 611519: Other Technical and Trade Schools, and the Size Standard is $21.0M.

Interested offerors must submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the Basic Requirements of the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an evaluation no later than 1700 local time (Norfolk, VA) 08 November 2024.

This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside can be established, if the requirement should be sole sourced to large business, or whether small businesses and large businesses should be able to compete for work. If a small business set-aside is established, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.

All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Jim Ellis (james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil)

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

Please see the below market survey questions and provide any feedback that you can.

1. Are the requirements in the PWS clear and unambiguous?

2. Is there any other feedback that can be provided regarding the draft PWS?

GENERAL INFORMATION

In addition to the questions above, interested parties shall furnish the following information:

1. Name of Organization & Cage Code

2. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact

3. Brief description of your organization’s capabilities BASED ON THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH BASIC REQUIREMENT LISTED ABOVE.

4. Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements

5. Small business standing.

6. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers (Pre-licensing and Licensing) Training Program

1. BACKGROUND:

1.1. Military Sealift Command requires a comprehensive program to train Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Officers-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) of Motor vessels 750KW-1000 HP or More. The curriculum includes a suite of United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved training, full-mission simulation experiences, instructor-facilitated license exam preparation, tutoring, and assistance with student’s license application and USCG examinations. On-campus lodging and full meal services are to be included in the program and provided by the contractor. Students must be able to walk between classrooms, dining facilities and their rooms. Cohorts will be comprised of six or more unlicensed Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs).

2. OBJECTIVE:

2.1. The Contractor shall provide:

2.1.1. A resident student Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers (Pre-licensing and Licensing) program to train, partially-qualify, prepare and assist CIVMARs in becoming US Coast Guard Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / STCW OICEW of Motor vessels 750KW-4000 HP.

2.1.2. The resident upgrade program shall include the courses listed in paragraph 7.0.

2.1.3. Onsite lodging with breakfast, lunch and dinner shall be provided as part of this program.

3. SCOPE:

3.1. The Contractor shall provide Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers (Pre-licensing and Licensing) program, lodging and all requirements described here within.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

4.1. The program shall be conducted in the continental United States, at the Contractor’s facilities, inclusive of classrooms, lodging and dining facilities. USCG license examination may be conducted at the regional exam center.

5. REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. The Contractor shall provide the courses listed in Paragraph 7.0.

5.2. The Contractor shall provide an invoice along with the names of the students upon completion of the program, and copies of individuals’ course certificates after each class. The contractor shall notify MSC if any students are unsuccessful in completing a course and shall recommend a remediation plan.

5.3. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if any student does not show up for class, are routinely tardy, not taking the program seriously, or otherwise not meeting the school’s standards.

5.4. The Contractor shall not allow any unregistered MSC student into the program. The COR will provide a list of MSC representatives authorized to enroll students.

5.5. The Contractor shall provide reasonable assistance so that the student can successfully complete each course and receive certificates of completion. The Contractor shall provide students that do not initially receive a passing final grade with tutoring, office hours, and the opportunity to retest, so long as it is consistent with USCG standards and approval, or otherwise agreed to by the COR. In the event the student must retake a class that is contained within this program in order to achieve licensing, the classes listed (Attachment 1) under Optional CLIN 0002. CLIN 0002 may be exercised at MSCs discretion.

5.6. MSC will coordinate with the contractor to identify program dates, at least sixty (60) days in advance. Firm performance dates and the number of students will be specified in each Task Order.

5.7. Lodging and Meals. The Contractor shall provide on campus lodging and three full meals a day, for the entirety of the residency. These facilities shall be located within close proximity [walking distance] of each on the campus.

5.8. The Contractor shall assist the students with the submitting the required applications and documentation associated with licensing.

5.9. The Contractor shall assist and coordinate with scheduling license exams.

5.10. The Contractor shall provide transportation to/from the exam site, if required.

5.11. The Contractor shall provide each CIVMAR student a program survey upon completion of the program. Students shall be provided course completion certificates as individual courses are completed.

5.12. The contractor shall have the capability to train a minimum cohort of six students per class. The training courses listed in paragraph 7.0 shall be offered congruent.

6. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

6.1. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, supplies and services necessary for this program.

7. REQUIRED TRAINING COURSES/CURRICULUM:

7.1. Engine Resource Management

7.1.1. 46 CFR 11.325(a)(3)(i) and (b) (1); 46 CFR 11.327(a)(3)(i) and (b)(1); 46 CFR 11.329(a)(4)(iv); 46 CFR 11.331(a) (3)(i) and (b)(1); and 46 CFR 11.333(a)(3)(i) and (b)(1);

7.1.2. Task 1.4, found in the National Assessment Guidelines, NVIC 17-14, Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch;

7.1.3. 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(iv) and (b)(1); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(iv) and (b)(1); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(iv); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(iv); 46 CFR 11.325(a)(3)(ii) and (b)(2); 46 CFR 11.327(a)(3)(ii) and (b)(2); 46 CFR 11.331(a)(3)(ii) and (b)(2); 46 CFR 11.333(a)(3)(ii) and (b)(2);

7.1.4. Tasks 18.1.A 18.2.A, found in the National Assessment Guidelines, NVICs 10-14 and 11-14;

7.1.5. Tasks 11.1.A, 12.1 A, and 14.1.A, found in the National Assessment Guidelines, NVICs 15-14 and 16-14;

7.1.6. 46 CFR 11.329(a)(3) and 46 CFR 11.329(c);

7.1.7. Tasks 16.1.A and 16.2.A, found in the National Assessment Guidelines, NVIC 17-14.

7.1.8. Tasks 16.3.A and 16.4.A, found in the National Assessment Guidelines, NVIC 17-14.

7.2. Proficiency in Survival Craft

7.2.1. 46 CFR 12.603(a)(3)(ii) and 12.605(a)(2)(ii); and 46 CFR 12.603(a)(4); STCW Code Section A-II/5 and Table A-II/5, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 14-14(Ch-4); and 46 CFR 12.605(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/4 and Table A-II/4, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 06-14(Ch-4).

7.3. License Preparation Course and License Exam. The License preparation course shall consist of instructor lead classroom training and practice testing sessions.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

9. AUTHORIZED CHANGES BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO)

9.1. Except as specified in paragraph 11.2 below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicate with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause of this contract.

9.2. The KO is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely the KO. In the event the Contractor accepts any change by the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authorization. Therefore, no adjustments will be made in the contract price to cover any increase incurred as a result thereof. Any MSC Warranted KO within his/her warrant can act in the administration of this contract.

10. KICKOFF MEETING

10.1. A kickoff meeting will be held within fifteen (15) business days after contract award.

10.2. The Contractor, the COR, and the KO shall arrange a mutually agreeable time and place to meet in person or virtually via a teleconference or phone conference to discuss the work requirements and details.

Attachment 1

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY PER YEAR

Proficiency in Survival Craft

License Preparation Course and License Exam

Lodging and Meal Plan