14-R-0422_Confined_Space_Course_Requirement.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Confined Space Training Requirement

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. BACKGROUND

1.1.1. The purpose of this of this requirement is to obtain Confined Space Training by a qualified instructor in accordance with OSHA standards and DESC-S-D-08-12, Confined Space Entry Program. Confined space training outlines the skills and protocols for safe entry to confined spaces. Hazards in a confined space often include suffocation by unbreathable gases which may be present but not visible. Confined space accidents are of particular concern in occupational safety because often multiple casualties occur when untrained rescuers succumb to the same hazard as the initial victim.

1.1.2. Confined space work can compound the risks of exposure to atmospheric or other serious hazards. Further, the elements of confinement, limited access, and restricted air flow, can result in hazardous conditions which would not arise in an open workplace. For example, vapors which might otherwise be released into the open air can generate a highly toxic or otherwise harmful atmosphere within a confined space. Unfortunately, in many cases, workers have died because of lack of training and procedures.

1.1.3. Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy are often required to enter and work in confined spaces in the performance of their duties. They are routinely required to enter petroleum storage tanks on maritime tankers and various spaces located at shore facilities such as pump houses, berms etc. This training will provide the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for them to perform their duties in a safe environment.

1.1.4. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space Entry Standards for General Industry (CFR 29 1910.146) and Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment (1915 Subpart B) require agencies to implement a confined space training program if their employees will enter permit-required confined spaces.

1.2. SCOPE

1.2.1. DLA Energy requires that approximately 139 QAR personnel receive Confined Space Training every two years. The Contractor will be required to travel to (7) separate geographic locations (See 1.5) and hold Three (3) day, (approximately 24 training hours), workshops at each location that encompass all facets of Confined Space Training as required by DESC-S-D-08-12.

The course will provide DLA Energy personnel the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a Competent Persons, as described in 29 CFR 1915, subpart B. The Contractor will be required to hold approximately 10 classes during years 1, 3 and 5 of the contract period and 3 classes during years 2 and 4. Each class size will be approximately 25 students.

1.3. ORDER TYPE

1.3.1. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed price contract. The Government requires the best effort expended by the Contractor. All work specified in this PWS must remain within the awarded ceiling price. This effort includes providing qualified personnel, proper supervision, and following industry accepted methodologies and other practices. The effort is further characterized by operating at all times with the Government’s best interest in mind, using efficient and effective methods, and demonstrating sound cost control. The effort must be identical to the effort that would be expended if this were a firm-fixed-price order and the Contractor’s profits were dependent upon reducing costs, while meeting the Government’s requirements, in terms and quality and schedule. Failure to provide this required effort may result in the withholding of payment for hours expended that do not qualify as best effort or a reduction in the rate per hour to reflect decreased value of services received.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.4.1. The period of performance for the requirement shall commence on date of award and conclude twelve (60) months after. The Government may require the performance of any service within the limits and at rates specified in the resulting task order. The Contracting officer may exercise the options by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) days of prevailing performance period.

1.4.2. This training is required every (2) years. Years 1, 3 5 of the contract will be base training years. Years 2 and 4 will be considered supplemental training years intended as make-up sessions for QARs unable to attend traing in the previous base year or for new employees. The number of classes and locations in years 2 and 4 will be significantly reduced from the base base years 1, 3, and 5. Paragraph 1.5 contains a

1.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1.5.1. Base Years 1, 3, and 5. During these years the Contractor will be performing the Confined Space training classes at the following locations,

• (1 Class) Middle East Region (Bahrain)

• (2 Class) European Region (Germany)

• (2 Classes) Pacific Region (Korea)

• (2 Classes) Pacific Region (Alaska)

• (2 Classes) Americas Region (Houston or Long Beach)

• (1 Classes) DLA Headquarters (Fort Belvoir VA)

1.5.2. Supplemental Training Years 2 and 4. During these years the Contractor will be performing the Confined Space training classes at the following locations,

• (1 Class) European Region (Germany)

• (1 Class) Americas Region (Houston or Long Beach)

• (1 Class) Pacific Region (Korea or Alaska)

1.5.2. Government classroom facilities will be provided at each location.

1.5.3. The Contractor will be provided with an APO/FPO address to ship course material if required. Shipping costs should be included in the contractor’s proposal.

1.5.4. The Contractor will be provide point of contact information for each location at minimum of (30) days in advance of a course start date at that location.

1.5.5. The Government will provide the Contractor with a course schedule by location at the post award meeting.

1.6. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION

1.6.1. Classes shall be consistent with the Government working hours with minimum availability from 0800-1700 (local time) on Government workdays. With appropriate advanced approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), additional hours or operation outside of these time duration may be authorized.

1.7. TRAVEL

1.7.4. As stated in section 1.5 the Contractor will be required to travel within CONUS and OCONUS. Prior to each trip, the contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the COR.

Information shall include approximate travel dates, expected duration, origin and destination, purpose, estimated costs and number/names of personnel traveling. Travel in support of this contract will be performed on a cost-reimbursable basis. Travel reimbursement will be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulation.

1.8. OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

1.8.1. The Contractor is required to supply all training material required to include but not limited to manuals, text books, hand-outs, demonstration equipment i.e. PPE and meters, class rosters and completion certificates.

SECTION 2: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.1. PROGRAM MANAGER (PM)

2.1.1. The PM is responsible for the daily operation and performance of this task order. The individual’s point of contact information (name, telephone, and email) must be submitted, as well as, point of contact information for an alternate or alternates that will act in the PM’s absence.

2.1.2. The PM must be available via telephone or electronic mail during normal business hours, unless otherwise stated.

2.1.3. The PM and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.2. CONTRACT MANAGER (CM)

2.2.1. The CM has full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on contractual matters relating to this task order. The individual’s point of contact information (name, telephone, and email) must be submitted, as well as, point of contact information for an alternate or alternates that will act in the CM’s absence.

2.2.2. The PM and the CM may be the same individual, but must be identified in the proposal.

2.2.3. The CM must be available via telephone or electronic mail during normal business hours, unless otherwise stated.

2.2.4. The CM and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.3. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE

2.3.1. The contractor must not employ persons for work on this task order if such an employee is considered by the COR to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. Personnel shall be a United States citizen.

2.3.2. The contractor must not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest.

2.3.3. The contractor must speak, read and write the English Language fluently. English shall be the only language used with regard to this task order for written correspondence, discussions and other business transactions.

2.3.4. Restrictions on the Release of Information: Information acquired by the contractor pursuant to the performance of this PWS shall not be disclosed by the contractor to others outside of the approved contractor team members and DLA Energy staff without the prior approval of the COR.

2.4. KEY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.4.1 Resumes must be provided in the technical proposal for key personnel that will be utilized during requirement performance.

2.4.2. The contractor shall make no substitution of key personnel unless the substitution is necessary due to illness, death, or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the COR within three business days after the occurrence of any of these events. The contractor must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, provide complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and provide any additional information requested by the COR. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person(s) being replaced. The COR through the CO will notify the contractor of the acceptability of the substitutes within three business days after receipt of all required information.

2.4.3. If the CO determines that (1) suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the task order work is not reasonably forthcoming , or (2) the resultant substitution would be so substantial to impair the successful completion of the contract or task order in accordance with the proposal accepted by the Government at the time of task order award, the CO may (1) terminate the task order for default or for convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or (2) at his/her discretion, if he finds the contractor at fault for the condition, equitable adjustment the contract price downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

2.5. POST AWARD CONFERENCE:

The Contractor agrees to attend a post award conference convened by the CO or COR in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, to be held with the DLA Energy Quality Director at The DLA Energy Headquarters, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060.

2.6. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

2.6.1. Trainers shall be qualified to instruct employees about the subject matter that is being presented in training. Such trainers shall have satisfactorily completed a training program for teaching the subjects they are expected to teach, or they shall have the academic credentials and instructional experience necessary for teaching the subjects. Instructors shall demonstrate competent instructional skills and knowledge of the applicable subject matter.

2.6.2. The Contractor and key individuals indicated for this requirement must have demonstrated instructor experience.

2.6.3. The Contractor shall submit resumes for each instructor that demonstrates their competence and qualifications to provide the instructions outlined in Section (3)

SECTION 3: TASKS

3.1. CURRICULUM:

3.1.1. The curriculum provided shall be in accordance with the regulatory guidance and training requirements set fourth Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations and industry standards. The Contractor shall deliver a curriculum that provides the DLA Energy student with the requisite knowledge to perform their duties safely as they relate to Confined Spaces. The training must cover Confined Space Training for both shore based facilities and aboard barges and tankers (maritime). Topics covered will include but are not limited to:

• Overview of OSHA's permit-required confined space entry standards

• Definitions of key terms

• Health and safety hazards associated with confined space work

• Confined Space training for maritime vesses

• Identifying which confined spaces are permit-required

• Types of Confined Spaces

• OSHA requirements for reclassification of permit spaces to non-permit

• OSHA's alternate entry procedures for select permit-required confined spaces

• Signage requirements

• Elements of a written confined space entry program

• The entry permit. Both land based and shipboard entry

• Duties of entrants, attendants and entry supervisors

• Confined rescue requirements

• Personal protective equipment requirements and use

• Identifying and measuring atmospheric hazards

• Ventilation techniques. Gas free procedures and Marine Chemist “Safe Entry” posting requirements

• Hands on exercise in measuring atmospheric hazards using a gas detection meter

3.1.2. Course Material and Syllabus: The Contractor shall provide the student with all course materials and a syllabus. The course material must include take-always that the student can keep for reference material. Each lesson must have clearly defined learning objectives.

3.1.3. The contractor shall provide the students with a course critique form at the conclusion of each course. The critiques will be submitted to the COR as stated in section (4). The Contractor may maintain copies of the critiques for their own development.

3.2. REGULATORY AND INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCES: The following is a partial list of references that may assist in the development of the course curriculum.

3.2.1. Code of Federal Regulation Title 29, Parts 1910 and 1915

• 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment

• 1910.146 - Permit-required confined spaces

• 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication

• 1915.7 - Competent person

• 1915 Subpart B - Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in

Shipyard Employment

• Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines https://www.osha.gov/Publications/2254.html

3.2.2. Industry standards

• ANSI/API STD 2015 Requirements for Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks

• ANSI/API Recommended Practice 2016, Guidelines and Procedures for Entering and Cleaning Petroleum Storage Tanks

• NFPA STD 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair.

• STI/SPFA SP001, Standard for Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks

• ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009, Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces

SECTION 4: DELIVERABLES

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4.1. REPORTS:

4.1.1. Each student shall be provided with a Training Completion Certificate upon successfully completing the course.

4.1.2. The contractor shall provide to the DLA Safety Program Manager, within 10 days of the successful completion of a course, a report containing, at a minimum, a signed student roster, copies of student completion certificates, student critiques and instructor comments and or observations.

4.1.3. Once every 30 calendar days, the Contractor shall provide DLA ENERGY with a summary of the completion status of each task identified in Section 3. This will include a listing of classes given to date, number of students trained to date, and number of students successfully passing the course to date and locations and dates of upcoming classes.

4.1.4. The Contractor shall ensure that the terminology used within this report complies with Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/).

SECTION 5: CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

5.1. The CO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the applicable Government personnel will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance, and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

5.2. The service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission-essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each task or deliverable. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

5.2.1

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph(s) Performance Threshold Incentives

Timeliness 4

Provided reports and other output to the COR 100% on time.

Meeting thresholds may result in positive performance surveys, which may affect future business opportunities. Failure to meet thresholds may result in negative performance surveys, which may affect future business opportunities.

Respond to communication inquiries within 1-business day 95% of the time.

Course Quality 5

Student course material is organized logically and easily understandable.

100% students attending are provided with all materials and instructions to successfully pass the course.

Business Relations 4 Issues and problems are resolved in a timely, professional manner.

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SECTION 6: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

6.1. The Government will provide the following: Classroom space to include chairs, tables, and projector screens. In addition, required meeting rooms at the Government site will be supplied by the Government on an as required basis to support Contractor performance on this requirement.

6.2. Request for (additional) Government Furnished Property and Services must be submitted in writing to the COR and will be acted upon by the Government within 35 days of receipt.

6.3. Except for those items specifically stated in this section, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform the services in this PWS.

SECTION 7: CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

7.1. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

7.2. An appointment letter issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR.

7.3. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

7.4. Anticipated COR contact information:

7.4.1. Name: Mr. Michael G Heidbreder

7.4.2. Address: 8725 John J Kingman Rd. Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060

7.4.3. Telephone: 703-767-4965

7.4.4. Email: Michael.heidbreder@dla.mil

7.4.5. Agency: DLA

7.4.6. Organization: DLA Energy

7.4.7. Business Unit (BU): Quality

7.4.8 BU Division:

7.4.9. BU Code: FEQ

SECTION 8: INVOICING

8.1. An invoice is the Contractor’s bill or written request for payment for services performed.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices electronically to the COR, using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system in accordance with DFARS clause, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. The WAWF system is located at the following internet website: https://wawf.eb.mil. Failure to submit invoices in WAWF may result in delay of payment. The Contractor shall prepare and submit the electronic invoice for payment by the 25th of each month for the previous month’s billing period.

8.2. If the Contractor has submitted an accurate invoice, payment from the Government will occur no later than 30 days after receipt.

8.3. Regarding invoices for Travel, in accordance with the JTR, receipts must be supplied with amounts of excess of $75.00.

Performance Work Statement

Confined Space Training Requirement

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. BACKGROUND

1.1.1. The purpose of this of this requirement is to obtain Confined Space Training by a qualified instructor in accordance with OSHA standards and DESC-S-D-08-12, Confined Space Entry Program. Confined space training outlines the skills and protocols for safe entry to confined spaces. Hazards in a confined space often include suffocation by unbreathable gases which may be present but not visible. Confined space accidents are of particular concern in occupational safety because often multiple casualties occur when untrained rescuers succumb to the same hazard as the initial victim.

1.1.2. Confined space work can compound the risks of exposure to atmospheric or other serious hazards. Further, the elements of confinement, limited access, and restricted air flow, can result in hazardous conditions which would not arise in an open workplace. For example, vapors which might otherwise be released into the open air can generate a highly toxic or otherwise harmful atmosphere within a confined space. Unfortunately, in many cases, workers have died because of lack of training and procedures.

1.1.3. Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy are often required to enter and work in confined spaces in the performance of their duties. They are routinely required to enter petroleum storage tanks on maritime tankers and various spaces located at shore facilities such as pump houses, berms etc. This training will provide the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for them to perform their duties in a safe environment.

1.1.4. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space Entry Standards for General Industry (CFR 29 1910.146) and Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment (1915 Subpart B) require agencies to implement a confined space training program if their employees will enter permit-required confined spaces.

1.2. SCOPE

1.2.1. DLA Energy requires that approximately 139 QAR personnel receive Confined Space Training every two years. The Contractor will be required to travel to (7) separate geographic locations (See 1.5) and hold Three (3) day, (approximately 24 training hours), workshops at each location that encompass all facets of Confined Space Training as required by DESC-S-D-08-12. The course will provide DLA Energy personnel the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a Competent Persons, as described in 29 CFR 1915, subpart B. The Contractor will be required to hold approximately 10 classes during years 1, 3 and 5 of the contract period and 3 classes during years 2 and 4. Each class size will be approximately 25 students.

1.3. ORDER TYPE

1.3.1. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed price contract. The Government requires the best effort expended by the Contractor. All work specified in this PWS must remain within the awarded ceiling price. This effort includes providing qualified personnel, proper supervision, and following industry accepted methodologies and other practices. The effort is further characterized by operating at all times with the Government’s best interest in mind, using efficient and effective methods, and demonstrating sound cost control. The effort must be identical to the effort that would be expended if this were a firm-fixed-price order and the Contractor’s profits were dependent upon reducing costs, while meeting the Government’s requirements, in terms and quality and schedule. Failure to provide this required effort may result in the withholding of payment for hours expended that do not qualify as best effort or a reduction in the rate per hour to reflect decreased value of services received.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.4.1. The period of performance for the requirement shall commence on date of award and conclude twelve (60) months after. The Government may require the performance of any service within the limits and at rates specified in the resulting task order. The Contracting officer may exercise the options by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) days of prevailing performance period.

1.4.2. This training is required every (2) years. Years 1, 3 5 of the contract will be base training years. Years 2 and 4 will be considered supplemental training years intended as make-up sessions for QARs unable to attend traing in the previous base year or for new employees. The number of classes and locations in years 2 and 4 will be significantly reduced from the base base years 1, 3, and 5. Paragraph 1.5 contains a

1.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1.5.1. Base Years 1, 3, and 5. During these years the Contractor will be performing the Confined Space training classes at the following locations,

· (1 Class) Middle East Region (Bahrain)

· (2 Class) European Region (Germany)

· (2 Classes) Pacific Region (Korea)

· (2 Classes) Pacific Region (Alaska)

· (2 Classes) Americas Region (Houston or Long Beach)

· (1 Classes) DLA Headquarters (Fort Belvoir VA)

1.5.2. Supplemental Training Years 2 and 4. During these years the Contractor will be performing the Confined Space training classes at the following locations,

· (1 Class) European Region (Germany)

· (1 Class) Americas Region (Houston or Long Beach)

· (1 Class) Pacific Region (Korea or Alaska)

1.5.2. Government classroom facilities will be provided at each location.

1.5.3. The Contractor will be provided with an APO/FPO address to ship course material if required. Shipping costs should be included in the contractor’s proposal.

1.5.4. The Contractor will be provide point of contact information for each location at minimum of (30) days in advance of a course start date at that location.

1.5.5. The Government will provide the Contractor with a course schedule by location at the post award meeting.

1.6. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION

1.6.1. Classes shall be consistent with the Government working hours with minimum availability from 0800-1700 (local time) on Government workdays. With appropriate advanced approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), additional hours or operation outside of these time duration may be authorized.

1.7. TRAVEL

1.7.4. As stated in section 1.5 the Contractor will be required to travel within CONUS and OCONUS. Prior to each trip, the contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the COR. Information shall include approximate travel dates, expected duration, origin and destination, purpose, estimated costs and number/names of personnel traveling. Travel in support of this contract will be performed on a cost-reimbursable basis. Travel reimbursement will be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulation.

1.8. OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

1.8.1. The Contractor is required to supply all training material required to include but not limited to manuals, text books, hand-outs, demonstration equipment i.e. PPE and meters, class rosters and completion certificates.

SECTION 2: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.1. PROGRAM MANAGER (PM)

2.1.1. The PM is responsible for the daily operation and performance of this task order. The individual’s point of contact information (name, telephone, and email) must be submitted, as well as, point of contact information for an alternate or alternates that will act in the PM’s absence.

2.1.2. The PM must be available via telephone or electronic mail during normal business hours, unless otherwise stated.

2.1.3. The PM and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.2. CONTRACT MANAGER (CM)

2.2.1. The CM has full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on contractual matters relating to this task order. The individual’s point of contact information (name, telephone, and email) must be submitted, as well as, point of contact information for an alternate or alternates that will act in the CM’s absence.

2.2.2. The PM and the CM may be the same individual, but must be identified in the proposal.

2.2.3. The CM must be available via telephone or electronic mail during normal business hours, unless otherwise stated.

2.2.4. The CM and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.3. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE

2.3.1. The contractor must not employ persons for work on this task order if such an employee is considered by the COR to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. Personnel shall be a United States citizen.

2.3.2. The contractor must not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest.

2.3.3. The contractor must speak, read and write the English Language fluently. English shall be the only language used with regard to this task order for written correspondence, discussions and other business transactions.

2.3.4. Restrictions on the Release of Information: Information acquired by the contractor pursuant to the performance of this PWS shall not be disclosed by the contractor to others outside of the approved contractor team members and DLA Energy staff without the prior approval of the COR.

2.4. KEY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.4.1 Resumes must be provided in the technical proposal for key personnel that will be utilized during requirement performance.

2.4.2. The contractor shall make no substitution of key personnel unless the substitution is necessary due to illness, death, or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the COR within three business days after the occurrence of any of these events. The contractor must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, provide complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and provide any additional information requested by the COR. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person(s) being replaced. The COR through the CO will notify the contractor of the acceptability of the substitutes within three business days after receipt of all required information.

2.4.3. If the CO determines that (1) suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the task order work is not reasonably forthcoming , or (2) the resultant substitution would be so substantial to impair the successful completion of the contract or task order in accordance with the proposal accepted by the Government at the time of task order award, the CO may (1) terminate the task order for default or for convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or (2) at his/her discretion, if he finds the contractor at fault for the condition, equitable adjustment the contract price downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

2.5. POST AWARD CONFERENCE:

The Contractor agrees to attend a post award conference convened by the CO or COR in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, to be held with the DLA Energy Quality Director at The DLA Energy Headquarters, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060.

2.6. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

2.6.1. Trainers shall be qualified to instruct employees about the subject matter that is being presented in training. Such trainers shall have satisfactorily completed a training program for teaching the subjects they are expected to teach, or they shall have the academic credentials and instructional experience necessary for teaching the subjects. Instructors shall demonstrate competent instructional skills and knowledge of the applicable subject matter.

2.6.2. The Contractor and key individuals indicated for this requirement must have demonstrated instructor experience.

2.6.3. The Contractor shall submit resumes for each instructor that demonstrates their competence and qualifications to provide the instructions outlined in Section (3)

SECTION 3: TASKS

3.1. CURRICULUM:

3.1.1. The curriculum provided shall be in accordance with the regulatory guidance and training requirements set fourth Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations and industry standards. The Contractor shall deliver a curriculum that provides the DLA Energy student with the requisite knowledge to perform their duties safely as they relate to Confined Spaces. The training must cover Confined Space Training for both shore based facilities and aboard barges and tankers (maritime). Topics covered will include but are not limited to:

· Overview of OSHA's permit-required confined space entry standards

· Definitions of key terms

· Health and safety hazards associated with confined space work

· Confined Space training for maritime vesses

· Identifying which confined spaces are permit-required

· Types of Confined Spaces

· OSHA requirements for reclassification of permit spaces to non-permit

· OSHA's alternate entry procedures for select permit-required confined spaces

· Signage requirements

· Elements of a written confined space entry program

· The entry permit. Both land based and shipboard entry

· Duties of entrants, attendants and entry supervisors

· Confined rescue requirements

· Personal protective equipment requirements and use

· Identifying and measuring atmospheric hazards

· Ventilation techniques. Gas free procedures and Marine Chemist “Safe Entry” posting requirements

· Hands on exercise in measuring atmospheric hazards using a gas detection meter

3.1.2. Course Material and Syllabus: The Contractor shall provide the student with all course materials and a syllabus. The course material must include take-always that the student can keep for reference material. Each lesson must have clearly defined learning objectives.

3.1.3. The contractor shall provide the students with a course critique form at the conclusion of each course. The critiques will be submitted to the COR as stated in section (4). The Contractor may maintain copies of the critiques for their own development.

3.2. REGULATORY AND INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCES: The following is a partial list of references that may assist in the development of the course curriculum.

3.2.1. Code of Federal Regulation Title 29, Parts 1910 and 1915

· 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment

· 1910.146 - Permit-required confined spaces

· 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication

· 1915.7 - Competent person

· 1915 Subpart B - Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

· Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines https://www.osha.gov/Publications/2254.html

3.2.2. Industry standards

· ANSI/API STD 2015 Requirements for Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks

· ANSI/API Recommended Practice 2016, Guidelines and Procedures for Entering and Cleaning Petroleum Storage Tanks

· NFPA STD 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair.

· STI/SPFA SP001, Standard for Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks

· ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009, Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces

SECTION 4: DELIVERABLES

4.1. REPORTS:

4.1.1. Each student shall be provided with a Training Completion Certificate upon successfully completing the course.

4.1.2. The contractor shall provide to the DLA Safety Program Manager, within 10 days of the successful completion of a course, a report containing, at a minimum, a signed student roster, copies of student completion certificates, student critiques and instructor comments and or observations.

4.1.3. Once every 30 calendar days, the Contractor shall provide DLA ENERGY with a summary of the completion status of each task identified in Section 3. This will include a listing of classes given to date, number of students trained to date, and number of students successfully passing the course to date and locations and dates of upcoming classes.

4.1.4. The Contractor shall ensure that the terminology used within this report complies with Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/).

SECTION 5: CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

5.1. The CO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the applicable Government personnel will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance, and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

5.2. The service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission-essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each task or deliverable. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

5.2.1

Performance Objective

PWS Paragraph(s)

Performance Threshold

Incentives

Timeliness

Provided reports and other output to the COR 100% on time.

Meeting thresholds may result in positive performance surveys, which may affect future business opportunities. Failure to meet thresholds may result in negative performance surveys, which may affect future business opportunities.

Respond to communication inquiries within 1-business day 95% of the time.

Course Quality

Student course material is organized logically and easily understandable.

100% students attending are provided with all materials and instructions to successfully pass the course.

Business Relations

Issues and problems are resolved in a timely, professional manner.

SECTION 6: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

6.1. The Government will provide the following: Classroom space to include chairs, tables, and projector screens. In addition, required meeting rooms at the Government site will be supplied by the Government on an as required basis to support Contractor performance on this requirement.

6.2. Request for (additional) Government Furnished Property and Services must be submitted in writing to the COR and will be acted upon by the Government within 35 days of receipt.

6.3. Except for those items specifically stated in this section, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform the services in this PWS.

SECTION 7: CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

7.1. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

7.2. An appointment letter issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR.

7.3. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

7.4. Anticipated COR contact information:

7.4.1. Name: Mr. Michael G Heidbreder

7.4.2. Address: 8725 John J Kingman Rd. Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060

7.4.3. Telephone: 703-767-4965

7.4.4. Email: Michael.heidbreder@dla.mil

7.4.5. Agency: DLA

7.4.6. Organization: DLA Energy

7.4.7. Business Unit (BU): Quality

7.4.8 BU Division:

7.4.9. BU Code: FEQ

SECTION 8: INVOICING

8.1. An invoice is the Contractor’s bill or written request for payment for services performed.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices electronically to the COR, using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system in accordance with DFARS clause, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. The WAWF system is located at the following internet website: https://wawf.eb.mil. Failure to submit invoices in WAWF may result in delay of payment. The Contractor shall prepare and submit the electronic invoice for payment by the 25th of each month for the previous month’s billing period.

8.2. If the Contractor has submitted an accurate invoice, payment from the Government will occur no later than 30 days after receipt.

8.3. Regarding invoices for Travel, in accordance with the JTR, receipts must be supplied with amounts of excess of $75.00.