Amendment 001 RFIs OSHA Training.pdf

Contractor Requests for Informa on

1. We are bidding on solicita on W9124X24Q0004, Can you please provide the head count for both loca ons to provide accurate pricing?

Answer: 30 students will a end class in both loca ons.

2. Is there an incumbent for this project?

Answer: This is a new requirement.

3. We are bidding on Solicita on W9124X24Q0004 and would like to verify if the dates are correct for the Reno loca on. Reno dates are specified as 25-29 March which is 5 days meaning this would be 40hrs in-lieu of 30hrs. Can you please verify this is correct?

Answer : OSHA requirement 30 hours of face me with instructor. This me does not include administra ve me, lunches, or breaks. To accommodate the work schedule, addi onal hours built in for site visits/inspec ons of workspace. Due to the distance between the classroom loca on and site visits the Reno class requires an extra day.

*See sec on 1.4.1 b of the updated PWS for addi onal details about Reno site loca ons.

4. Could you confirm dates with the Air Guard. They are showing the Las Vegas class to run April 2-5 which is 4 days, which is standard for a 30 hour class, but the dates listed for Reno are March 25-29 which is 5 days. 1.4.15 Phase In / Phase Out Periods: To minimize any decreases in produc vity and to prevent possible nega ve impacts on addi onal services, the contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 3 days, phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. Do we have to be there three days before and a er start and finish me? “

Answer: Due to the distance between the classroom loca on and site visits the Reno class requires an extra day. There is no Phase In/ Phase out period for this requirement. Sec on 1.4.15 of the PWS has been deleted in its en rety. Please see updated Performance Work Statement.

5. March 25-29 equals a 40 hour work week? Also, reading back through the performance standard, they reference General Industry but 1926 is construc on training - please see below as there seems to be confusion in their request as General Industry and Construc on are 2 separate training classes. General Industry is 1910.

“1.2 Background: The Nevada Army Na onal Guard performs a wide range of mission sets within what would be described by OSHA as “General Industry.” Per OSHA and AR 385-10 supervisors and safety personnel that work in these areas are to complete the OSHA General Industries (1926) 30 hour course. This training is required to expand the knowledge of our supervisors, increase hazard awareness, reduce the risk of a mishap during opera ons, and increase the likelihood of survivability should a mishap occur.”

Answer: Due to the distance between the classroom loca on and site visits the Reno class requires an extra day. All NVARNG OSHA trainings (OSHA 10 and 30) are conducted under 1910, General Industry.

1926, Construc on was a typographical error.

6. Reading back through the performance standard it references General Industry but 1926 is construc on training - please see below as there seems to be confusion in the request as General Industry and Construc on are 2 separate training classes. General Industry is 1910.

“1.2 Background: The Nevada Army Na onal Guard performs a wide range of mission sets within what would be described by OSHA as “General Industry.” Per OSHA and AR 385-10 supervisors and safety personnel that work in these areas are to complete the OSHA General Industries (1926) 30 hour course. This training is required to expand the knowledge of our supervisors, increase hazard awareness, reduce the risk of a mishap during opera ons, and increase the likelihood of survivability should a mishap occur.”

Answer: All NVARNG OSHA trainings (OSHA 10 and 30) are conducted under 1910, General Industry.

1926, Construc on was a typographical error.

7. As per the Solicita on you are looking to train personnel in General Industries (1926) -30 hour course.

The confusion is that “(1926)” is for Construc on training.

And “(1910)” is for General Industries.

- Can you please clarify for me ?

- Or are you looking to have training in both General Industries & Construc on training ?

please see below as there seems to be confusion in their request as General Industry and Construc on are 2 separate training classes. General Industry is 1910.

Answer: All NVARNG OSHA trainings (OSHA 10 and 30) are conducted under 1910, General Industry.

1926, Construc on was a typographical error.

8. Will the government provide the booklets for up to 30 attendees (per class) or are contractors responsible?

Answer: No, the Contractor must provide (OSHA 1910 General Industry, current edition, Instructor led work books and hand outs) for 60 Students.

9. Should contractors include the travel fee or is that fee separate?

Answer: Include travel and all associated costs in price.

10. **Number of Students:**

- Could you please confirm the approximate number of students requiring training?

Answer: 30 Students in both classes.

11. **Language Proficiency:**

a. Will all students understand English?

b. If not, please specify:

i. Number of students understanding only English.

ii. Number of students understanding only Spanish.

Answer: All students are proficient in English.

12. Highest Level Professional Service is interested in this solicitation. Can you please advise on how to submit this proposal? There's no 1449 form. So, how would you like for this solicitation to be submitted.

Answer: There is no SF1449. Submit your bid electronically to scott.m.wittry.civ@army.mil with the requested attachments before the solicitation close date. Use of company letterhead is acceptable, there is no prescribed format. Please ensure that your CAGE or UEI code is listed.

13. There are questions concerning this item. The Contractor will only be on the base for four (4) days to perform the required training. Contractor will meet any and all requirements needed for a phase in/phase out process but will need further instruction on this requirement

Answer: Section 1.4.15 has been removed from the PWS. Please see updated PWS. Contractors will need to be in Las Vegas for four days and Reno for five days. Due to the distance between the classroom location and site visits the Reno class requires an extra day.

14. Who will be responsible for the lunch provided on training days?

Answer: Lunch is an individual responsibility.

15. Could you please confirm whether you prefer the submission in PDF or Word format? Additionally, any specific guidelines on file naming or page limits would be helpful.

Answer: There is no formal page requirement or file type.