17-R-0033,_Amendment_1,_21__APR_2017.pdf

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING - HNC

ATTN: RONALD CLARK

256-895-8095

HUNTSVILLE AL 38516

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendent is to change paragraph 5.8.3 of the PWS to reflect the maxium number of additional students per class as 5.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 18

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Apr-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912DY-17-R-0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Apr-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Apr-2017

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

HUNTSVILLE ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

P.O. BOX 1600

HUNTSVILLE AL 35807-4301

W912DY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W912DY

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DY-17-R-0033

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. General Information

1.1 The Government provides training courses that are managed through the US Army Corps of Engineers Learning Center (ULC) in Huntsville, Alabama. These courses require technical or specialized information taught by experienced instructors at Corps or Government approved facilities to help fulfill the mission goals.

1.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (169).

1.2.1 Course Background. This contract is to provide training on the process of environmental impact assessment and how the information developed through this process is used to inform decision making as it pertains to work carried out by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The goal of the environmental impact assessment process is to develop and analyze sufficient information needed to demonstrate compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws. The class will emphasize how the impact analysis process facilitates the preparation of an environmental assessment and environmental impact statement.

1.2.2 This course will provide students with skills to develop and evaluate information needed to prepare an environmental assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for work commonly undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers, such as civil works water resources development planning studies, the operation and management actions of Federal water resources projects and the consideration of environmental effects as it relates to permit application procedures administered by the Corps of Engineers.

1.2.3 The Environmental Impact Assessment Course should consist of 36 hours (4 ½ days) of classroom instruction combined with case studies and small group exercises.

1.3 References

1.3.1 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended

1.3.2 Clean Water Act of 1972, as amended, specifically Sections 401, 404, and 404(b)(1Clean Air Act of 1972, as amended

1.3.3 Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

1.3.4 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, as amended

1.3.5 Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands

1.3.6 Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management

1.3.7 Executive Order 12898, Environmental Justice.

1.3.8 National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Section 106

1.4 The contractor shall, as a minimum, but not limited to, manage, administer and teach the following:

1.4.1 Introduction Overview

1.4.4 Background on Impact Assessment Regulations and Requirements

1.4.5 Source Materials for Environmental Impact Assessment

1.4.6 Affected Environments: Water, Biological, Cultural and Socioeconomics

1.4.7 Factors influencing the type of evaluation of a proposed action

1.4.8 General Assessment Guidelines

1.4.9 Environmental Assessment (EA) Preparation

1.4.10 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Preparation

1.4.11 Environmental Evaluation Approval Processes and Procedures

1.4.12 Interagency Coordination

1.4.13 Public Meeting Procedures

1.4.14 Scoping

1.4.15 Cumulative Effects

1.4.16 NEPA and Climate Change

1.4.17 Environmental compliance procedures for environmental laws and regulations, and executive orders listed in Section 1.3 References.

1.4 Course Location and Dates for Base Year

1.6.1 Optional Date: See Appendix 1

1.5 Period of Performance

Date of award through one year with four one-year option periods.

(See Appendix 1 for course locations and dates)

1.5 Definitions and Abbreviations

1.5.1 CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

1.5.2 COR – Contracting Officer Representative “Contracting officer’s representative

(COR)” means an individual, including a contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR), designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

1.5.3 Course – A systematic presentation of a group of instructional periods designed to convey one or more related ideas, concepts, or procedures.

1.5.4 Course Content – Written, graphical, and pictorial information provided to students as additional information or explanation presented during an instructional period.

1.5.5 Course Manager – CEHR-ULC personnel assigned responsibility to oversee/manage courses in accordance with this regulation.

1.5.6 Course Proponent – An action officer responsible for the technical content of a PROSPECT course.

1.5.7 CPARS – Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System.

1.5.8 Cumulative effects - Changes to the environment that are caused by an action in combination with other past, present, and future human actions.

1.5.9 Develop – To create new training materials such as learning objectives, test questions, quizzes, etc., where they did not exist before.

1.5.10 FFP – Firm Fixed Price.

1.5.11 ILP – Instructor Lesson Plans - ILPs are the instructor’s primary guide for topic sequencing and accomplishments of learning objectives during the conduct of the course.

1.5.12 Instructional Period – The time allocated in a training course dedicated to meeting a student learning objective(s).

1.5.13 KO – Contracting Officer. “Contracting officer” means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the contracting officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the contracting officer.”

1.5.14 Learning Objective – The stated measureable behavioral change that is expected from the student as a result of an instructional period.

1.5.15 POP – Period of Performance – period of time of contract performance. Usually established as Basic year with, or without, additional Option Period(s).

1.5.16 PAR - Post Award Review meeting – held at Government’s discretion via teleconference, videoconference, or in person for the Government and Contractor to discuss the expected services/supplies to be delivered, and the due dates for delivery of the submittals of this contract.

1.5.17 Post Test – A test, based on learning objectives, given after a lesson or a period of instruction to determine what the students have learned.

1.5.18 Practical Exercise - The hands-on application of the performance required in learning objectives.

1.5.19 Pre-Test – A test, based on learning objectives, given before a lesson or a period of instruction to determine the student’s current level of knowledge.

1.5.20 PROSPECT – Proponent-Sponsored Engineer Corps Training

1.5.21 Revise – To re-word or redesign training material done previously to improve clarity or purpose.

1.5.22 Schedule of Instruction - (SOI) – a chronological listing of the major subjects and sub-subjects which is the basis for the development of the other course materials.

1.5.23 Scoping- Scoping is the process used to determine the issues to be addressed in an environmental impact analysis, and for identifying those issues that are potentially significant effects of the proposed action.

1.5.24 Task – A unit of a job or activity with a defined beginning and ending place.

1.5.25 Topic – A unit of instruction that describes, discusses, or identifies a learning task.

1.5.26 ULC – USACE Learning Center

1.5.27 Update – The correction of outdated graphical or written materials.

1.5.28 USACE – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

2. Contractor Requirements and Tasks

2.1 The contractor shall teach the topics identified in paragraph 1.4 above.

2.1.1 The contractor shall develop the topics and supporting course materials to support the course purpose and description.

2.1.2 The contractor shall incorporate current laws, Executive Orders, regulations, guidelines and other .pertinent directives as necessary to support course goals and objectives.

2.2 Base Period Requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment

2.2.1 Training Tasks

2.2.1.1 The Contractor shall review topics in paragraph 1.4 to determine their completeness to meet the purpose and goals of this training course as described in paragraph 1.2.

2.2.1.2 The contractor shall produce a learning objective for each identified training topic as described in paragraph 1.4.

2.2.2 Student Learning Objectives:

2.2.2.1 Contractor shall develop and provide student learning objectives, as required, based on the identified training tasks.

2.2.2.2 Contractor shall include learning objectives at the beginning of each learning topic in the training curriculum.

2.2.3 Test for Measurement of Student Achievement (of the approved learning objectives) Pretest and Post-test

2.2.3.1 The Contractor shall develop pre-test and post test questions to measure achievement of each approved measurable student learning objective for assigned lecture.

2.2.3.2 Each test item shall be a multiple-choice question with a stem, one correct response and three (3) viable distracters, labeled a.,b.,c.,d. responses.

2.2.3.3 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two questions for each student learning objective on both the pre-test and post-test.

2.2.3.4 The Contractor shall ensure full coverage of answers to all test questions within the course lectures, discussions, or practical exercises.

2.2.3.5 The Contractor shall provide hard copies of the pre-test and the post-test to be administered during the course presentation.

2.2.4 Instructor Lesson Plans (ILPs)

2.2.4.1 The Contractor shall provide instructor lesson plans, as necessary, based on the learning objectives to meet the identified training requirements.

2.2.4.2 The Contractor shall ensure that all test items are covered during the course lectures, discussions, or practical exercises.

2.2.5 Student Course Manual

2.2.5.1 Contractor shall provide a student course manual that incorporates the learning objectives and visual aids that support the instructor lectures.

2.2.5.2 The course manual shall provide the student with sufficient study materials required to accomplish the learning objectives.

2.2.6 Visual Aids

2.2.6.1 The Contractor may provide visual aids to support course content.

2.2.6.2 If used, a copy of each visual aid shall be included in the student training course manual.

2.2.7 Practical Exercises

2.2.7.1 The Contractor shall develop and provide practical exercises to complement instructional content.

2.2.7.2 A solution shall be provided for all practical exercises implemented.

2.2.8 Schedule of Instruction

2.2.8.1 The Contractor shall provide a schedule of instruction (SOI).

2.2.8.2 The SOI shall identify information to include day-to-day outline of each instructor, subject to be taught, and a time frame for each subject.

2.2.8.3 An SOI shall be included in each student course and instructor manual.

2.2.9 Instructor Manual

2.2.9.1 The Contractor shall provide an instructor manual that incorporates all lesson plans, course data, visuals, SOI and practical exercises.

2.2.9.2 The Contractor shall include answer keys to quizzes and tests and solutions to practical exercises.

2.2.10 Course Presentation

2.2.10.1 The Contractor shall instruct scheduled course sessions as indicated in Appendix 1 of this PWS.

2.2.10.2 The Contractor shall present optional course sessions upon a thirty-day (30-day) notification by the KO.

2.2.11 Instructor Qualifications

2.2.11.1 The instructor (s) must hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a field of science, engineering or economics, or a field of study related to environmental impact assessment.

2.2.11.2 The instructor (s) must have instructed at least 200 hours over the last five years in an organized course of instruction involving environmental impact assessment or a related field of study.

2.2.11.3 The instructor (s) must have 10 years or more of experience conducting environmental impact assessments on civil works water resource development projects.

To demonstrate that the vendor meets this qualification, the vendor shall submit a list of environmental impacts assessments completed in the last 10 years.

2.2.11.4 Instructors must be able to communicate both written and orally in an effective manner.

2.3 Option Periods Requirements

2.3.1 Course Maintenance of Student Materials

2.3.1.1 If necessary, Contractor shall update student learning tasks.

2.3.1.2 If necessary, Contractor shall update student learning objectives.

2.3.1.3 If necessary, Contractor shall update pre and post test questions.

2.3.1.4 If necessary, Contractor shall update instructor lesson plans.

2.3.1.5 If necessary, Contractor shall update student course manual.

2.3.1.6 If necessary, Contractor shall update student visual aids

2.3.1.7 If necessary, Contractor shall update student practical exercises.

2.3.2 Course Maintenance for Instructor Materials

2.3.2.1 If necessary, Contractor shall update instructor lesson plans.

2.3.2.2 If necessary, Contractor shall update instructor manual.

2.3.3 Course Presentation

2.3.3.1 The Contractor shall instruct scheduled course sessions as indicated in revised

Appendix 1 of this PWS.

2.3.3.2 The Contractor shall present optional course sessions upon a thirty-day (30-day)

2.4 Contractor Administrative Requirements

2.4.1 Post Award Meeting

2.4.1.1 The Contractor shall participate in a post award review (PAR) of the contract requirements with the Government.

2.4.1.2 The Government will determine the method to be used whether by videoconference, teleconference, or face-to-face.

2.4.2 Personnel and Materials

2.4.2.1 The Contractor shall provide all services, personnel, and materials required to conduct the training requirements and not provided by the government.

2.4.2.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel and lodging arrangements.

2.4.3 Invoice Procedures

2.4.3.1 Contractor shall submit an invoice within 10 days after each completed training session.

2.4.3.2 All invoices must have the Company Name as listed in the System for Award Management (SAM).

2.4.3.3 All invoices shall reference the contract number.

2.4.3.4 All invoices must reference the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

2.4.3.5 The contractor shall sign each invoice.

2.4.3.6 All invoices shall be submitted through electronic media; i.e., e-mail.

2.4.3.7 Contractor shall submit all signed invoices to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Learning Center ATTN: CEHR-ULC (Constance Tiller) PO Box 1600 Huntsville, Alabama 35807-4301 Email: constance.tiller@usace.army.mil

2.4.3.8 The contractor shall submit a clearly labeled FINAL INVOICE and a signed Release of Claims after the final training course session. (See appendix 3)

2.4.4 Classroom Administration

2.4.4.1 All documents shall be forwarded to the COR/Course Manager NLT 10 working days at the end of each course to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Learning Center ATTN: CEHR-ULC (Constance Tiller) PO Box 1600 Huntsville, Alabama 35807-4301 Email: constance.tiller@usace.army.mil

2.4.4.2 Administer student registration. All students are required to complete the government furnished registration form. The contractor shall ensure all required information is entered on the form.

2.4.4.3 Administer classroom management. The contractor shall ensure all students are accounted for during class hours. If required, contractor shall counsel students regarding tardiness, inattentiveness, and lapses of courtesy during lectures. Repetitive offenders shall be reported to the immediate attention of the course manager or COR.

2.4.4.4 Course Roster. A government-furnished attendance form shall be utilized to record daily attendance.

2.4.4.5 Administer Pre/Post Tests.

2.4.4.6 End-of-Course Evaluation. A required End-of-Course evaluation must be completed by every student. The contractor shall ensure an End-of-Course evaluation is submitted by each student.

2.4.4.7 The contractor shall complete and present the Corps of Engineers Certificate of

Completion to each student meeting all course requirements. Requirements include 90% class attendance and must be present at end of course. Any absences from class must be excused absences. Typical examples of excused absences are illness and emergencies.

2.4.4.8 Excess training materials. Excess training and reference materials shall be returned to the government NLT 10 working days after the end of each course.

2.4.5 Contractor Travel

All travel should be conducted in accordance to the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) which can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil and in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

2.4.5.1 Commercial Airplane

a. Reimbursement for airfare is limited to the price of a coach ticket purchased 21 days in advance.

b. Reimbursement is limited to travel from the instructor's normal place of departure to the identified course location.

c. Exceptions to departure location will be made on a case-by-case basis when determined as advantageous to the Government.

2.4.5.2 Personally Owned Vehicles

a. Reimbursement for travel by Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) is limited to the JTR mileage rate for POV travel in those circumstances when reimbursement of mileage results in a lower overall price to the government (including per diem costs).

b. Mileage rates will be reimbursed in accordance with the current GSA POV mileage reimbursement rates, which can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

2.4.5.3 Rental Car

a. Reimbursement for travel by rental car is limited to the JTR.

b. Mileage rates do not apply. Gasoline charges will be reimbursed in accordance with the current Joint Travel Regulation.

2.4.5.4 Lodging

a. Reimbursement of costs for lodging, meals and incidentals is limited to the per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel.

b. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) which can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

2.4.6 Contractor Manpower Reporting Data Reporting

2.4.6.1 The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor will report Contractor manpower information (including subcontractor manpower information) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all the information required in the format specified at the following internet address:

http://cmra.army.mil/default.aspx

2.4.6.2 The UIC for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is W2V6AA. This administrative task is an internet based function that routinely requires about two hour’s level of effort.

2.4.6.3 The required information include:

a. Contractor Delivery Schedule Contract Number

b. Task Order Number (if applicable)

c. Requiring Unit Identification Code (UIC) see paragraph 2.4.6.2 above.

d. Command

e. Contractor Contact Information

f. Federal Service Code (FSC)

g. Direct Labor Hours

h. Direct Labor Dollars

i. Location Information (where contractor and subcontractors (if applicable) performed the services)

2.4.6.4 Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve (12) months ending September 30th of each Government fiscal year and must be reported by October 15th of each calendar year. If this particular contract crosses fiscal years, two entries must be made to capture the data for the contract period.

3. Contractor Deliverables

3.1 The following deliverables shall be provided in an electronic format in an editable format, such as Power Point, via CD-ROM or AMRDEC Safe file exchange site link provided by the government:

3.2 Base Period Course All deliverables must be made prior to any invoice being paid.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall deliver a list of identified training tasks.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall deliver student learning objectives based on the identified training tasks.

3.2.4 The Contractor shall deliver Pre and Post Test.

3.2.5 The Contractor shall deliver Tests for Measurement of Student Achievement based upon the student learning objectives.

3.2.6 The Contractor shall deliver instructor lesson plans.

3.2.7 The Contractor shall deliver a student course manual that incorporates the Schedule of Instruction, student learning objectives, course documentation (content), and visual aids.

3.2.8 The Contractor shall deliver visual aids.

3.2.9 The Contractor shall deliver practical exercises (if used).

3.2.10 The Contractor shall deliver final copy of final student and instructor course materials as specified in delivery schedule in Appendix 2.

3.2.11 The Contractor shall present scheduled courses of instruction as indicated in Appendix 1.

3.2.12 The Contractor shall present optional course sessions upon thirty-day (30-day)

3.3 Option Periods

3.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver updated course materials as necessary, identified in paragraph 2.3.1 above.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall deliver updated instructor materials as necessary, identified in paragraph 2.3.2 above.

3.3.3 The Contractor shall present scheduled courses of instruction as indicated in Appendix 2 on Environmental Impact Assessment upon notification by the KO.

3.3.4 The Contractor shall present optional course sessions upon thirty-day (30-day)

3.4 Delivery Schedule Base Period

3.4.1 Draft Materials

3.4.1.1 The contractor shall submit draft learning tasks, student learning objectives, pre and post test questions, and instructor lesson plans student manual, visual aids, handouts, practical exercises and instructor course materials per the delivery schedule in Appendix 2.

3.4.1.2 The government will review and provide comments to draft materials within 10 working days of all submittals. Contractor must address all comments.

3.4.2 Final Course Materials

3.4.2.1 The contractor shall submit final student and instructor course materials per the delivery schedule in Appendix 2.

3.4.2.2 The government will review and provide final comments to final course materials, if required, within 5 working days of submittals.

3.4.2.3 All course materials shall be delivered by electronic media in accordance to 3.1 of the

PWS.

3.5 Delivery Schedule Option Period

3.5.1 Draft Materials

3.5.1.1 The contractor shall submit learning tasks; student learning objectives, pre and post test questions, and instructor lesson plans student manual, visual aids, handouts, practical exercises and instructor course materials per the delivery schedule in Appendix 2.

3.5.1.2 The government will review and provide comments to draft material within 10 working days of all submittals.

3.5.2 Final Course Materials

3.5.2.1 The contractor shall submit final student and instructor course materials per the delivery schedule in Appendix 2.

3.5.2.2 The government will review and provide final comments, if required, within 5 working days of submittals.

3.5.2.3 All course materials shall be delivered by electronic media.

4. Government Furnished Materials

4.1 The Government will provide access to government facilities and resources as required.

4.2 The Government will provide course administration materials and equipment.

4.2.1 Classroom/computer laboratory

4.2.2 Student Registration Forms

4.2.3 Lesson Plan Template

4.2.4 Test Answering Sheets

4.2.5 End-of-Course Evaluations

4.2.6 USACE Certificates of Completion

4.2.7 Student Roster Form

4.2.8 Desk Name Cards

4.2.9 Mailing Labels for materials return

4.2.10 Course Material Link will be provided per the delivery schedule in Appendix 2.

5. Special Terms and Conditions

5.1 Privacy Act: Work on this project may require that personnel have access to Privacy

Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the US Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

5.2 Security: This project is unclassified.

5.3 The Contractor must pre-screen employees using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award

5.4 Instructor Personnel

5.4.1 The Contractor shall assign to this contract instructor personnel designated in their technical proposal and for whom resumes were submitted as part of the proposal.

5.4.2 Proposed instructor personnel shall be assigned and available on this contract starting from the date of contract award.

5.4.2.1 Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) as soon as practicable if instructor personnel become unavailable.

a. The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution(s), complete resume(s) for the proposed substitute(s), and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contractor must demonstrate that the qualifications of prospective personnel are equal to, or better than, the qualifications of the personnel being replaced.

c. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of all required information of the approval/disapproval decision on substitution(s).

5.4.2.2 The contractor shall promptly replace, subject to the concurrence of the KO or his/her authorized representative, such personnel with personnel of equal or superior qualifications as determined by personal resume.

5.4.2.3 The Contractor shall immediately notify the KO of any instructor personnel change.

Written notification must be provided to the KO within ten (10) calendar days prior to occurrence.

5.5 Records/Data: All images, databases, spreadsheets, documents, and other files generated in the performance of this task are the property of the U.S. Government.

5.6 Safety

5.6.1 The Contractor shall ensure adherence to the EM 385-1-1 during execution of this contract.

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx

5.6.2 Any site visits associated with the class shall adhere to any and all applicable safety requirements of the EM 385-1-1.

5.7 Date Changes

5.7.1 The Government will notify contractor as soon as possible of course session date changes.

5.7.2 The Contractor and the Government will agree to the proposed date change prior to contract modification.

5.8 Additional Students

5.8.1 The Government will notify contactor as soon as possible of additional student requirements.

5.8.2 The Government will pay contractor the pre-determined additional student cost.

5.8.3 Maximum number of additional students will not exceed 5 students.

5.9 Course Cancellation

5.9.1 The Government will notify contractor forty-five (45) days prior to course session start date for course cancellations.

6. Contractor Performance - The Contractor’s performance will be evaluated by the COR and entered into the ARMY’s Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System, http://www.cpars.gov/cparsmain.htm.

7. Surveillance Plan: The COR assigned to this course will monitor the Contractor for contractual compliance and performance during the development and presentation of this course(s). The Course Manager will also coordinate classroom setup time, approximately two hours on Sunday or Monday morning prior to start of training.

8. Standard Contract Provision & Clauses:

8.1 AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Proposed language: "All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum."

8.2 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language text required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13 (Antiterrorism). Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact. Proposed language: "All US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees traveling overseas will receive the government provided AOR specific AT awareness training. The documentation of training completion must be provided to the COR prior to departure.”

8.3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Per Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Common Access Cards (CAC) are required for contractors working six months or more; background investigations are required prior to CAC credential issuance. Un-cleared contractors working less than six months must submit to a background check, via the appropriate Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office, and must abide by applicable identification and access control requirements. Proposed language: "All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

8.4 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Proposed language: "The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training."

8.5 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. This standard language text is for contractor employees with access to government info system. Proposed language: "All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), an appropriate background investigation will be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems."

8.6 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, (Operations Security) contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of contract award. Proposed language: "All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum."

8.7 For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. This standard language text is for contract employees who need network access and/or working IA/IT functions. Proposed language: "All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment."

8.8 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. Proposed language: "The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative.

This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

9. Appendix

9.1 Appendix 1 – Course Location and Dates

9.2 Appendix 2 – Delivery Schedule

Appendix 1 Course Locations and Dates

Base Period:

Course Title: Environmental Impact Assessment Course Control Number: 169 Course Length: 36 hours Number of Students: 35 Maximum Additional Students: 5

Session 1 Date: FY 18 16-20 April 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL

Session 2 Date: TBD Location: Huntsville, AL

Option Period 1 Option Period 3

Session 1 Session 1 Date: TBD Date: TBD Location: TBD Location: TBD

Session 2 Session 2 Date: Optional Date: Optional Location: TBD Location: TBD

Option Period 2 Option Period 4

Session 1 Session 1 Date: TBD Date: TBD Location: TBD Location: TBD

Session 2 Session 2 Date: Optional Date: Optional Location: TBD Location: TBD

Appendix 2 Delivery Schedule ubmittals and Recipients Draft and Final raining asks

Student Learning Objective

Test ILPs Course Content

Instructo r Manual Content

Supplemen tal Course Materials

SOI Electronic copies on

CD-ROM

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AMRDEC

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Student Registrati on Forms

Student End of Course Evaluation

Invoices (1)

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Note (1) – Invoices shall be submitted electronically and a hardcopy sent to the Course Manager.

oints of Contacts

COR/ULC Course Manager Constance Tiller USACE Learning Center, ATTN: CEHR-ULC-EC

.O. Box 1600 Huntsville, AL 35807-4301 h: 256-895-7413 x: 256-895-7483 onstance.tiller@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer Tondra R. Madison US Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville

ATTN: CEHNC-CT

P.O. Box 1600 Huntsville, AL 35807-4301 Ph: 256-895-1980 Fx: 256-895-1197 Tondra.R.Madison@usace.army.mil

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