Scope of Work Spar and Rigging Pt Townsend 2021.docx

1.0 GENERAL

The United States Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound is interested in contracting with a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive training, within the Sector AOR, for No More than 25 USCG Marine Inspectors in the subject of sail-vessel rigging systems inspections aboard USCG-inspected passenger vessels.

1.2 BACKGROUND

The United States Coast Guard is responsible for the regulatory oversight of over 6,000 small passenger vessels. As part of that responsibility, the Coast Guard routinely conducts inspections of all technical aspects of sail-vessel rigging systems. The inspection and review of sail-rigging plans is a part of every Sector Prevention Department’s responsibility and requires specialized training in order to ensure sail-rigged vessels are safe for passenger service. No Coast Guard C-School exists to provide training on sail-rigging inspection. Over the last ten years, the USCG has contracted with industry experts to perform this much needed training. The intent of this course of instruction is to fill a training gap for to ensure that Inspectors have the knowledge, skills and competency to provide this service to the public.

1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

1.3.1 Instructor Qualifications: Any instructors the Contractor wishes to use as required by the Proposed Work Statement shall have a minimum 15 years of experience with sail-rigged vessels and small passenger sail vessels, or have conducted sail rig inspections on behalf of owner/operators, or for the United States Coast Guard and have been an instructor on this or related subjects for a minimum of 4 years. Equivalent level of experience will be accepted for individuals with an advanced degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or training in similar subject matter. Proof of current eligibility shall be submitted with all proposals and bids. Any additions to the list of potential instructors must be approved by the Contracting Officer no fewer than ten (10) days prior to course convening.

1.3.2 Cost for services: Costs in bid shall include instructor’s travel and per diem.

1.4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The Contractor shall not employ any person for work under this contract who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or could appear to cause a conflict of interest.

1.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Course location will be Northwest Maritime Center, Port Townsend, WA; and is to be conducted 16-20 August 2021.

2.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES & INFORMATION

The Government will provide notice to the Contractor requesting a course convening not fewer than twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance. At least fourteen (14) days prior to the course convening, the Contractor will be provided a student roster for each class with the names of students registered for each course. The roster will consist of personnel of varying experience levels. The initial roster may change prior to the course date due to cancellations and substitutions based on operational requirements. The Contractor must notify at the time of bid any special training equipment requested to be provided by the Government.

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor is ultimately responsible for providing all training materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this task order, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in PWS 3.0. The Contractor may request the use of Government resources such as small passenger vessel plans from the Marine Safety Center, projectors or computers for the intended purpose of class instruction.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1 Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract shall be 16-20 August 2021.

5.1.2 Course Currency: The Contractor shall teach the most currently available information regarding sail rig inspection procedures for USCG-inspected small passenger vessels.

5.1.3 Course Length, Curriculum and Syllabus: The course shall be a minimum of five (5) days of training on the technical aspects of sail-rigging including the following minimum content:

· Design characteristics of sail-rigging

· Types of sail-rigged vessels, traditional and contemporary

· All training modules shall cover both traditional and contemporary vessels and rigging systems and equipment

· Components utilized in sail-rigging systems (masts, spars, booms, cable, rope, terminals, etc.)

· Materials used in sail-rigging equipment and characteristics

· Sails and sail configurations

· Inspection methods and procedures

· Evaluation of component/s condition

· Evaluation of vessel fitness for service

· Current USCG policy-guidance for inspected sail-rigged vessels

· Managing deficiencies (CG-835s)

5.2 TRAINING OBJECTIVES.

Training and learning objectives need to provide attendants with sufficient retained knowledge and skills to effectively conduct marine inspections on USCG-inspected (sail-rigged) passenger vessels. Training scope must address, in detail, both traditionally and contemporarily rigged sailing vessels in all cases.

The course is expected to be a combination of lecture and hands-on classroom training, ideally to include; field trips, representative vessel inspections, underway training opportunities, lab/workshop, and vessel site visits. Course should be 5 days and meet training objectives with a verification of learning retention upon course completion. Course location will be Northwest Maritime Center, Port Townsend, WA, and will be conducted Monday through Friday in August of 2021.

5.3 TRAINING MATERIALS

5.3.1 Course Preparation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and setting up the training facility, arranging furniture as necessary, laying out participant materials, and preparing equipment and instructor aids.

5.3.2 Student Materials: The Contractor shall prepare and provide all required student materials (course manuals, workbooks, vessel drawings, handouts, quizzes, tests, completion certificates, a final roster of participants, and course critique forms).

5.4 COURSE EVALUATION

5.4.1 Proposed Evaluation: The Contractor shall provide a proposed course evaluation questionnaire with all submitted proposals and bids.

5.4.2 Evaluation Content: The Contractor shall provide a course evaluation questionnaire to be completed by all participants at the end of each course. The questionnaire shall be directed toward eliciting participants’ comments as to the value of the material taught, recommended changes and/or additions, and the quality of the instruction.

5.4.3 Evaluation Consolidated Report: The Contractor shall provide a consolidated report of the evaluation responses with recommendations for course enhancement no later than fifteen (15) days after the course ends to the Contracting Officer.

5.5 COURSE CERTIFICATES: The Contractor shall provide a certificate attesting to that successful completion of the course no later than fifteen (15) days after completion of the course. The certification shall contain the following:

· Student’s name.

· Course title.

· Course date.

· Statement that the student has successfully completed the course.

· Name and address of the training provider.

· An individual identification number for the certificate.

· List of the levels of personal protective equipment used by the student to complete the course.

5.6 STUDENT RATIOS: The Contractor will provide one instructor for each 20 students.

6.0 COSTS

6.1 Costs for services: The bid shall include all costs for services for this training including but not limited to those described in Sections 1.3.2, 4.0, and 5.2.2.

7.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following in their quotation:

Quotes will be evaluated on the basis of the vendor’s ability, unique capabilities and demonstrated experience to support this training requirement. The Government will evaluate the vendor’s course curriculum, proposed methods of training and student performance verification, proof of vendor qualifications, as well as training venues and field venues for thoroughness, effectiveness, and conformity with the necessary training objectives defined above.

The Government will evaluate all quotes using the following assigned Adjectival Rating:

The Government shall perform a “best value analysis” and a selection for award shall be made to the quote representing the most advantageous end result to the Government, factoring in technical aspects, venue and the overall cost.

The major evaluation factors for this solicitation will include: technical aspects of training content, instructor/s qualifications and practical experience conducting sail rig inspections, training resources, past performance with similar or equivalent training programs and finally, cost factors. All evaluation factors other than cost or price for this offering, when combined, are considered significantly more important than cost. Particular consideration shall be given to experienced instructor/s with practical backgrounds. Instructor/s experience working with/ training USCG Marine Inspectors on subject of Passenger Vessel Sail Rig Inspections will also be an asset in determining “best value analysis”.