Statement of Work.pdf

OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDER – CONTINUES NUMERIC

CONTROL (CNC) AND WELDING INSTRUCTOR

STATEMENT OF WORK

SUBJECT

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie, Texas, intends to make a single award for an indefinite delivery/requirement type contract with firm-fixed prices to an accredited institution of Higher Learning Commission, Post-Secondary Institution, Vocational Training, or Industry-Based School for the provision of an Occupational Training providing instruction in Machine Operations (Continues Numeric Control (CNC) and Manual Machining) and Welding Program Instructor for the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Yankton, located at 1016 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078, that includes an industry recognized certification or diploma and transcript. Successful completion of the training program must qualify Adults in Custody (AIC) for at least entry-level employment in a specified field upon release. General information regarding the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and its facilities is located at www.bop.gov.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Occupational Training Instruction will be performed at the awarded contractor's facilities. Due to the institutional security needs and daily transportation logistics, the contractor must be located within a 10-mile radius of FPC Yankton or be able to provide services in mobile learning labs at or near FPC Yankton.

Supplies and Equipment

The contractor will provide the following supplies, equipment, and curriculum materials necessary to complete the program from start to finish: all items of in-kind service such as space, equipment, utilities, writing supplies, and related materials necessary to carry out the CNC and Welding course curriculum, and costs for the initial certification. The contractor will make recommendations to the Supervisor of Education (SOE) pertaining to the selection and purchase of additional supplies and equipment.

Attire

The contractor is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the Correctional Environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Schedule of Performance - CNC Program

The CNC Vocational Training program is a 7-week, 100-hour course. A session is defined as one hour. The contractor will normally provide 4 (1) hour sessions per day, 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday, excluding Federal Holidays. To accommodate institutional needs, contractor may be required to add classes on Fridays. Work hours will normally be between 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The contractor shall not normally exceed 20 hours per week. Classes shall be generally scheduled as follows:

Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM-11:30 AM

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be experienced.

Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters. When the institution is unable to transport the AIC to the training site, or the contractor must cancel classes for the day, the contractor will not be paid for those sessions. Normally, any missed sessions will be rescheduled at the convenience of both the contractor and the institution. If the contractor fails to provide coverage, the Government may seek contractual remedy.

The Government intends to enroll approximately 30 students in the program during each contract year, with approximately 10 students in each of the three (3) scheduled classes.

Education and Qualifications – CNC Program

The contractor shall not be a self-employed individual or individual employed by a Post Secondary Institution. The contract must be between FPC Yankton and an accredited school, business, or organization.

The contractor must use a trained instructor who has the appropriate level of education and experience in the machining industry. Documentation authorizing the contractor to conduct certification testing must be attached to the quote.

The Occupational Education Program must fall under the provider's umbrella of accreditation and lead to transferrable credits resulting in a college certificate, A.A., A.A.S. or A.S. Degree.

Industry-accepted certification is also acceptable. Providers must be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. If required for employment, certification tests from outside organizations may be administered to individual AIC upon completion of a specific Occupational Education Program. However, the individual skill competency certification will not replace the training program's overall accreditation.

The Occupational Education Program must lead to an industry-recognized certificate qualifying AIC for at least an entry-level position of employment.

Description of Duties - CNC Program

The contractor will provide instruction for a Machine Operation Program 100 hours in length that is in accordance with Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 5353.01, Occupational Education Programs, and Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 5300.21, Education, Training and Leisure Time Program Standards.).

Twenty to forty percent (20-40%) of the curriculum's competencies must be hands-on replication of the actual work environment. Application of hands-on work must be occupational in nature.

An institution live work project may be utilized to demonstrate or apply hands-on competencies.

Electronic or computer-based simulation does not satisfy the hands-on or live work requirement.

The SOE must approve live work projects.

Marketable programs shall afford AIC the opportunity to gain on demand skills in a specific occupation, industry, or trade. The marketable program must qualify AIC graduates for at least an entry-level position in machine operations and like occupations. As a precondition of the proposal for the contract, the contractor shall specify in writing to the SOE the position(s) of employment for which AIC graduates will be eligible to apply. The SOE shall determine the minimum and maximum number of enrollments. Instructors placed on site by the contractor are responsible for the maintenance of transcripts, student attendance records, statistics, and certification records.

The contractor will provide a written curriculum which establishes measurable behavioral objectives and procedures. The curriculum must include clear criteria which establish minimum expectations for program completion, provisions for the assessment of student progress, must identify the hands-on competencies and must require the students to demonstrate them. In addition to core classes needed to attain an industry-accepted certificate, the curriculum must also include a component on resume development. The contractor shall assist in the recruitment of employers affiliated with the identified occupation to participate in the institution's Mock Job Fair.

Schedule of Performance – Welding Program

The Government intends to enroll approximately 30 students in the program during each contract year, with approximately 10 students in each of the three (3) scheduled classes.

A session is defined as one hour. The contractor will provide 2 (1) hour sessions per day, 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays. The class times may be designated between the hours of 8:00 am to 3 :30 pm, Monday through Thursday, excluding Federal Holidays. A schedule that is mutually acceptable to the Government and the contractor can be determined after the award of the contract. Government obligations will be limited to services received from the contractor. All services by the contractor not related to direct classroom instruction will need to be preapproved by the SOE.

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be experienced.

Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters.

Education and Qualifications – Welding Program

The contractor must have experience teaching subjects directly related to welding at a regional or local accredited postsecondary education institution. Documentation to support education and experience must be provided at time of quote. The contractor must have knowledge or background in welding gained through education or experience or a combination of both.

The Welding Certification Program must be performed by an accredited AWS Testing Facility in order to provide the Welding instruction to the inmates

Background in welding procedures is required.

The instructor’s accreditation will be verified using the US Department of Education Database of accredited Post-secondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP) website (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home), the Higher Learning Commission database at (www.hlcommission.org), or the AWS Accredited Testing Facilities database, which can be found at http://www.aws.org/businesses/facility-accreditation/.

Description of Duties – Welding Program

The manner and method of performing the task outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) is the sole responsibility and within the sole discretion of the contractor; provided, however, contractor shall perform in accordance with standards and methods normally accepted by the contractor's field of expertise. The contractor is required to have an extensive knowledge in teaching the areas related to the curriculum leading to a Vocational Training Certificate in Welding Instruction. The contractor shall instruct by lecture, demonstration, and project assignments. The contractor shall develop and administrate classroom evaluation of the AIC/students and submit grades in accordance with the established educational procedures similar to those in the community. The contractor may, when applicable, allow advanced students to assist students of lesser abilities.

The required skills objectives include, but may not be limited to:

· Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

· Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

· Welding positions

· Weld defects and repair

· Welding symbols

· Basic types of material

· Safe operation of cutting torch

· Types of steel and weldability

· Weld parameters

· Cutting torch procedures

· T-joints

· Lap-joints

· Butt-joints

· Corner-joints

Adults in Custody (AIC) Management

Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with AIC. The contract employee shall not be responsible for the management of any AIC, other than to ensure AIC involved within the contract's scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety and well being. The successful contractor shall attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation Program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement to the contractor for the time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be at the contract rate, prorated hourly. The contractor is to constantly be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with AIC at all times. Any violation of the institution rules and regulations are to be brought immediately to the attention of any Government employee employed at the institution.

The contractor will be required to provide documentation to the COR, or designee, of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by AIC for proper action.

Classes offered to the AIC/students will not be attended by any other persons from the public.

The contractor will ensure that AIC students do not have unsupervised contact with persons under the age of 18 within their training facility.

The Government will cooperate with the contractor in identifying potential problems students may be having that affect their classroom behavior or educational progress. The COR, or designee, may observe the classes conducted by the contractor.

Institution Security The contractor/contract employees shall agree to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of AIC. The contract employee will be required to operate a system of records as identified for medical treatment documentation and will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974.

Non-Personal Services

The service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on the provision of a product or the accomplishment of a specific result. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance shall be monitored.

Payment Terms Payment will be made electronically to the contractor's bank routing and account number as provided by the contractor by registering in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#l. Payment terms as specified in FAR 52.212-4(g) indicate that the due date for making an invoice payment by the designated payment office shall be the 30th day after the designated payment office has received a proper invoice, or the Government accepts the services performed by the contractor. The contractor can however offer discount payment terms for prompt payments as specified in block 12 on the SF-1449 form of this solicitation. Half sessions will not be authorized for payment.

Miscellaneous Information This is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. As specified in FAR 37.101 Non-personal Service Contracts means a contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. All duties outlined in this Statement of Work shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the contractor's own field of expertise. Payment shall be based on the accomplishment of specific results, and the results to be obtained shall be entirely within the contractor's own unsupervised determination. The COR/SOE will periodically evaluate the contractor's performance of the contract.