SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- (Hazwoper) Train the Trainer Course
- Notice Date
- 11/21/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 611699
— All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (a-3), Headquarters Support Command, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 2100 Second Street, SW, Room B411, Washington, DC, 20593-0001, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HSCGG8-07-Q-PBJ001
- Response Due
- 11/27/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/12/2006
- Point of Contact
- Jess Maanao, Store Keeper, Phone (202)372-4069, Fax (202)372-4905,
- E-Mail Address
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Jess.K.Maanao@uscg.mil
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends to procure Contractor Services for Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Train the Trainer Course. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, please read this entire notice, the instructions herein, and the attachment documents carefully. This acquisition is on an Unrestricted basis. SCOPE: STATEMENT OF WORK Course Title: Emergency Response (Hazwoper) Train the Trainer Coast Guard Course Number: #501156, G-KSE-070 Course Locations: Various Duration: 4 Days Class size: 30 students Number of Classes: 4 Scope of Work: The contractor will provide services for the Chief, Office of Safety and Environmental Health. The service shall be to provide instruction for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper) Train the Trainer Course, as described below. Deliverable Product: The contractor shall provide a four day, 30 hour training course for the Coast Guard. Class size is 35 students, which may be exceeded at the Coast Guard?s discretion. The course will provide students with a First Responder Operations (FRO) level training, a First Responder Awareness (FRA) level training for WMD Incidents, and a Basic Instructional Technology course necessary to deliver the FRO / FRA/ FRA-WMD courses to other Coast Guard responders. Students completing the course shall be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by the Learning Objectives described below and demonstrate competency in training others to meet such objectives. The contractor shall provide at a minimum to each student: An Emergency Response Guide (ERG); a printed set of the Coast Guard?s Hazwoper Training Curriculum (HTC)-broken down into Awareness, Operations, and Functional-based Electives binders; a CD version of the HTC; and an instructor guide. The contractor shall provide to the Chief, Office of Safety and Environmental Health, within 30 days of completion of the course, a report containing, at a minimum, a student roster, student critiques and instructor comments and observations. Contractor will determine the location of the training and will fund the training classroom. General Conditions: Contractor personnel shall be familiar with the HTC and have a train-the-trainer curriculum specifically tailored to using it; have documented expertise in both the emergency response field and in adult-learning and instructional technology; and have documented experience in providing Hazwoper instructor certification training with a minimum of 10 previous sessions. At least two persons will provide instruction for the course with a maximum of 12 students per instructor during any breakout/instructional feedback sessions. Contractor instructors and supervisors shall demonstrate high personal standards of integrity, grooming, conduct, and speech. The government will provide classroom space and necessary audiovisual equipment at the location specified above. The contractor shall conform to any rules and regulations set by the facility?s management regarding visiting instructors. Description of Course: The course will give Coast Guard personnel (active duty, civilian, reserve and auxiliary) the knowledge and skills necessary to teach other Coast Guard personnel Hazwoper training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 Appendix E, OSHA CPL 2-2.59A, and COMDTINST 6260.31A. Students completing the training will be capable of using the HTC to train other Coast Guard personnel to the FRO Level, the FRA Level, a FRA-WMD level, and the Skilled Support Personnel Level as described in 29 CFR 1910.120(q).. Additionally, the students will be able to provide other Coast Guard responders with much of the First Responder Incident Commander Level training. Terminal Objectives: The course shall enable students to meet and to train other Coast Guard first responders to meet the following terminal objectives: 1. Given a scenario and using available references, recognize the hazards posed to individuals. 2. Given a scenario, identify all of the chemical and physical hazards present. 3. Describe the first responder actions upon discovering an uncontrolled oil or hazardous substance release to assess the extent of the hazard posed by the oil or hazardous substance on health and safety. 4. Describe the first responder actions upon discovering an uncontrolled oil or hazardous substance release to ensure responder safety, isolate the scene and make necessary notifications. 5. Explain the need for, types, selection criteria and limits of protective equipment commonly used in incidents involving oil or hazardous materials. 6. Describe safe defensive action options available to the First Responder and explain the protective action options available. 7. Identify the need for and describe procedures to implement the appropriate decontamination of victims, emergency response personnel and equipment. 8. Describe proper disposal and documentation procedures for responses to incidents involving oil and hazardous materials. 9. Given an appropriate scenario, define the term ?hazardous materials? and state the role of the First Responder at the Awareness and Operations Levels as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120. 10. Given basic clues and indicators, recognize a hazardous incident through basic clues, warning signs, placards, labels, shipping papers, and material safety data sheets; identify from a safe distance, the hazardous substance(s) present at the incident; and describe a safe approach to a hazardous incident. 11. Given an appropriate scenario, describe first responder actions, personal protective equipment and limitations at the applicable training level. 12. Given an appropriate scenario, cite the basic identification and assessment techniques using available reference material; and demonstrate the use of the Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook and a Material Safety Data Sheet. 13. Given an appropriate scenario, identify the need for the appropriate decontamination of victims, emergency response personnel and equipment, in order to avoid additional contamination. 14. Given an appropriate scenario, state site control measures a First Responder can use to minimize potential exposure and describe basic safety precautions. 15. Given an appropriate scenario, identify the applicable contingency plan to follow when responding to a hazardous incident. 16. Given an appropriate scenario or functional-based elective, demonstrate proper and safe first responder actions in a simulated hazardous incident. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration and demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing a brief (20 pages or less) Technical and Cost Proposal by 2:00 PM, ET, Nov 27,2006. Technical proposals must include: (1) Specific approach in meeting requirements outlined in the Statement of Work and compatibility of system/process with existing agency configuration. (2) History (current or within the last 18 months) of projects similar in scope and nature, with specific references (including project identifier/contract number and description, period of performance, dollar amount, client name and current telephone number). References will be checked to validate the information provided and to determine reliability/dependability. (3) Key personnel (those who would have the primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the project) with relevant qualifications and specific experience. Cost Proposal: provide Firm Fixed-Price ?broken out by labor hours, labor category, materials, and other direct costs?. Offerors must submit an original and one copy of the proposal to PO Jess Maanao, USCG Headquarters Support Command, Code A-3, Room B411, 2100 Second St. SW, Washington, DC 20593. Electronic transmissions to Jess.K.Maanao@uscg.mil are acceptable, but must be timely. Proposal Evaluation Criteria: (1) Qualifications. (2) Experience. (3) Price and price-related factors. This will be a Best-Value award determination. Price and Experience will be a factor, but Qualification factors are far more important. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005), 52.212-4 (Sept 2005), 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2006). (6)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Offerors can retrieve these clauses on the INTERNET at www.arnet.gov. Questions about this requirement must be in writing and submitted by fax or e-mail. Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. All inquiries must include the solicitation number, your full name, organization name, address, phone and fax numbers, and must be received by 12:00 (noon) ET, Nov 20, 2006. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20593
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20593
- Record
- SN01184721-W 20061123/061121220228 (fbodaily.com)
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