U009--Lift and Fall Protection Safety Training

Submit all offers to:

All quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, april.fawley@va.gov.

Due Date:

November 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Eastern Standard Time

All questions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. EST on November 26, 2024.

Include:

UEI Number (Active Registrations Only)

This is a set aside for SDVOSB.

Revision to Section:

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical and price, when combined, are equal

Past Performance

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Submit all offers to:

All quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, april.fawley@va.gov.

Due Date:

November 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Eastern Standard Time

All questions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. EST on November 13, 2024.

Include:

UEI Number (Active Registrations Only)

This is a set aside for SDVOSB.

Clarifying Statement:

JLG Scissor Lift & Boom Lifting Training Specific to Model # 2630ES / # E400 AJPN

The intent is to provide fall protection training and lift training to be completed at the same time. The employees need to be trained and certified to utilize JLG Model # 2630ES / # E400 AJPN lifts. These lifts will be on-site and accessible for the training sessions.

Submit all offers to:

All quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, april.fawley@va.gov.

Due Date:

November 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Eastern Standard Time

Include:

UEI Number (Active Registrations Only)

This is a set aside for SDVOSB.

Clarifying Statements:

Veterans Affairs shops will provide the fall protection harnesses, lanyards, Self-Refracting Lifelines (SRL s), and portable roof top anchors (DBI Sala Portable roof anchor, Bigfoot mobile fall protection) used for the training.

Insurance coverage or bonding (e.g., general liability, workers' compensation, or professional liability) IS NOT required as part of the submission or award.

Vendor must supply all training materials.

There are no specific dates set for training, however, classes need to be scheduled and completed within thirty (30) days once the contract is awarded. There is a preference for all four classes to be held within a two-week window, however, it is not necessary for them to be held back-to-back.

Should proposed training dates not work due to Veterans Affairs scheduling conflicts or other reasons, Veterans Affairs Point of Contact (POC) provided at time of award, will work with the vendor to reschedule proposed training schedule.

It is expected that up to thirty (30) employees will attend each class.

Veterans Affairs will provide a training classroom environment with access to projectors. Classrooms will be scheduled by Veterans Affairs POC once tentative dates have been confirmed awarded vendor.

Access to the facility will be provided by Veterans Affairs POC for training equipment set up in advance, by scheduling with the POC.

No special requirements for language translations are known at this time.

There are no special needs employees within the group that needs to be trained.

A professional looking certificate of course completion is required for each specific employee that is trained.

Exam results will be emailed to the Veterans Affairs POC upon completion of the entire contract.

Payment will be processed upon completion of the entire contract.

Veterans Affairs will work with vendor to rescheduled proposed training dates that do not work or if conflicts arise due to inclement weather or emergencies that prevent training from occurring as scheduled. POC contacts will be provided upon contract award.

Veterans Affairs will not provide travel, lodging or meals for trainers.

Submit all offers to:

All quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, april.fawley@va.gov.

Due Date:

November 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Eastern Standard Time

Include:

UEI Number (Active Registrations Only)

This is a set aside for SDVOSB.

Clarifying Statements:

Insurance coverage or bonding (e.g., general liability, workers' compensation, or professional liability) IS NOT required as part of the submission or award.

Vendor must supply all training materials.

Veterans Affairs shops will provide the fall protection harnesses used for the training.

There are no specific dates set for training, however, classes need to be scheduled and completed within thirty (30) days once the contract is awarded. There is a preference for all four classes to be held within a two-week window, however, it is not necessary for them to be held back-to-back.

Should proposed training dates not work due to Veterans Affairs scheduling conflicts or other reasons, Veterans Affairs Point of Contact (POC) provided at time of award, will work with the vendor to reschedule proposed training schedule.

It is expected that up to thirty (30) employees will attend each class.

Veterans Affairs will provide a training classroom environment with access to projectors. Classrooms will be scheduled by Veterans Affairs POC once tentative dates have been confirmed awarded vendor.

Access to the facility will be provided by Veterans Affairs POC for training equipment set up in advance, by scheduling with the POC.

No special requirements for language translations are known at this time.

There are no special needs employees within the group that needs to be trained.

A professional looking certificate of course completion is required for each specific employee that is trained.

Exam results will be emailed to the Veterans Affairs POC upon completion of the entire contract.

Payment will be processed upon completion of the entire contract.

Veterans Affairs will work with vendor to rescheduled proposed training dates that do not work or if conflicts arise due to inclement weather or emergencies that prevent training from occurring as scheduled. POC contacts will be provided upon contract award.

Veterans Affairs will not provide travel, lodging or meals for trainers.

Scope

Training contract to cover 4 scheduled classes for 109 employee s total.

(2) of 4 scheduled classes will be conducted 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

(1) of 4 scheduled classes will be conducted 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

(1) of 4 scheduled classes will be conducted 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Specific Tasks

The safety course shall cover the following itemizes listed below and to include a final exam for each student:

Height Hazard identification (How to control / eliminate) fall hazards.

Discuss the Hierarchy of Fall Protection (How to select the best control measures).

OSHA Standards CFR 1910.28 Duty to have Fall Protection (General Industry Standard).

Walking & Working Final Rule January 17, 2017 (review & discuss).

The proper use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) using manufacturer s specifications.

Emphasis on proper use of Harnesses and Lanyard use and care. (Demonstrations)

A B Cs of Fall Protection. What are they and why is it important to know them.

Emphasis on the use of portable roof anchors (temporary & permanent roof anchors)

JLG Scissor Lift & Boom Lifting Training Specific to Model # 2630ES / # E400 AJPN

Exam Each student will be required to complete a written exam 80% or higher to pass.

Each student is to receive a Certificate of Course Completion each student will receive with a passing grade.

Certifications/licenses required to perform the work

Compliance with OSHA Standard CFR 1910.28