SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Sail Loft Instructor
- Notice Date
- 2/18/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command, FISC Jacksonvile, Pensacola Detachment, N68836 FISC JACKSONVILLE, KINGS BAY DET 930 USS Hundley, Bldg 2012 Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N4561009RC000
- Response Due
- 2/27/2009
- Archive Date
- 3/14/2009
- Point of Contact
- NINA A. MILLER 912-573-6963
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the Format in FAR 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. The Reference Number N4561009RC00033 is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. This solicitation is ONE Hundred Percent Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS 541990. This requirement is for the Navy Consolidated Brig, Charleston, SC 29406. This requirement is for a person to be the Sail Loft Instructor at the Navy Consolidated Brig. Period of Service: 10 Apr 2009 thru 09 Apr 2010. Total of 2008 Hours. Eight (8) hour days except Holidays. Must meet the following requirements in the Statement of Work. SAIL LOFT INSTRUCTOR STATEMENT! OF WORK: This position is located in a Navy Consolidated Brig. The Brig is an adult correctional facility in which personnel of both sexes (primarily male), up to a maximum of 400 persons, may be confined to serve sentences imposed by appropriate military authority. Though the brig is a naval facility, members of other services are incarcerated therein in accordance with established interservice agreements. Duties directly involve the detention of prisoners in this Level II Naval brig and involve direct contact with prisoners in detention in order to perform primary duties. Confinees at a consolidated brig may include murderers, rapists, drug dealers, long-term absentees, child molesters, and other such offenders. Staff consists of professional-level employees such as administrators, doctors, and program specialists as well as corrections officers, counselors and other line staff. As there is no career corrections track for Navy officers and enlisted, the incumbent serves ! the critical function of providing consistency of operations despite staff changes brought about by normal rotation. Incumbent serves as Instructor of the Sail Loft in the Industries Division, Labor and Industry Department, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. The industrial program at the brig is essential to the accomplishment of the mission of the brig and requires knowledgeable personnel capable of running shop operations. The incumbent's primary duties are to manage the Sail Loft, provide daily one-on-one hands-on training to prisoners using sewing, embroidery equipment and other related products on a regular routine basis. ORGANIZATIONNAVAL CONSOLIDATED BRIG CHARLESTON INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT 1050 REMOUNT ROAD, BLDG. 3107 CHARLESTON, SC 29406 TASKS/SERVICES, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: - Demonstrates procedures, answers questions and delivers or procures the delivery of training for prisoner/workers. Maintains work evaluations and recommends favorable or unfavorable actions based upon those evaluations. Operation of sewing machines, embroidery ma! chines and computers in which software supports the graphical design required to fulfill the production and training requirements of a Sail Loft embroidery tasks that are installed on various computers that support installed equipment throughout the shop. In conjunction with Managers and other involved parties, establishes policy and procedure for the Sail Loft. Plans projects, monitors progress and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of the Sail Loft industry. Advises brig administration, through Office Manager, in all matters pertaining to Sail Loft industry activities. Performs estimates for jobs as appropriate. Determines supply and equipment needs and justifies those needs to department head through immediate department manager. Ensures that supplies and equipment are in adequate quantitative and quality and that such are maintained properly and waste is prevented. Inspects all incoming and outgoing items for quality, suitability and utility. Ensures that all prod! ucts meet required specifications prior to delivery to the customer. Assists security personnel in maintaining security. Monitors operation continuously to ensure that work is performed in a safe, efficient manner and that a steady workflow is maintained. Handles workers complaints and notes constructive suggestions implementing same if appropriate. Maintains and submits all Sail Loft industry related records and reports as appropriate. Ensures constant accountability of all materials and finished products. Reports any inconsistencies, irregularities, to department manager immediately. Serves as the training coordinator for the Sail Loft apprenticeship program. Administers the enrollment and assignment of apprentices, maintains record of progress for each apprentice, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends changes. Shall take necessary steps to rotate the apprentice in the various work processes of the skilled occupation and will require the apprentice to make satisfactory progress in both on-the-job and related instruction, to assure! a well-rounded competent worker. Shall ensure the apprentice works under supervision. Maintains adequate training records to show the progress of the apprentice during the term of apprenticeship. Primary duties involve daily one-on-one training on a daily basis. All work and training sessions with prisoners are conducted within the security perimeter of the brig on a scheduled basis. Other duties as directed by department manager. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic qualification requirements for this position normally include completion of apprenticeship or equivalent in the upholstery and embroidery trade, plus at least two years progressive and responsible experience in one or more like trades. However, experience in other type trades will be evaluated to determine applicability to this requirement. Extensive in-depth knowledge of sewing, upholstery and embroidery processes, procedures, and functions are a major requirement for this position. Knowledge of the principles, theorie! s, and techniques of software that supports the design, development, and deployment of graphical projects to sustain shop requirements and training needs of prisoners to align with civilian commercial standards is important. Knowledge of proper use of sewing and embroidery equipment and supplies and the avoidance of excessive waste is important. Must be capable of operating software which supports the graphical design needs to operate an embroidery operation which includes the following software programs (or similar) needed to fulfill the production and training requirements as Sail Loft Instructor. I-Punch @ Home; Stitch and Sew; EDS IV Extreme; Adobe Acrobat; Happy Link; Embroidery Network System; Marrow Patch Maker. Requires an ability to teach and train sewing and embroidery processes, procedures, and functions including the applicable software, equipment and conduct curriculum development and provide training and instruction to prisoners. Experience in the tasks and functions normally involved in the supervision and operation of an indust! rial Sail Loft to include knowledge of materials estimation and quality control, ability to supervise subordinates in a productive, constructive manner, and ability to deal effectively with department managers, peers, subordinates and others associated with the Sail Loft industry of the brig. In performing day-to-day functions, the incumbent is in contact with superiors, shop personnel, prisoner/workers, members of outside agencies, and representatives of suppliers and serves as the primary contact for the purpose of coordinating work projects, procuring materials and equipment and ensuring that work is accomplished properly. Contacts are in person, by telephone and in writing. Therefore, the incumbent must be capable of meeting people, discussing, presenting and solving problems in a tactful manner.RESPONSIBILITY-The immediate department manager is the Industries Officer and is responsible for carrying out job responsibilities with a minimum of direct supervision. Incumben! t is responsible for day-to-day management of the woodwork industry to include all routine operations necessary to complete assignments and exercises substantial latitude in making decisions on routine operations but obtains approval of department manager for any substantial departures from established policy and procedure. Work involves a different amount of time, different materials and varying production methods and manpower. Incumbent must manage all these factors to ensure a smooth and productive workflow. Substantial originality and initiative must be employed in this management. Work involves providing both meaningful work for prisoners as well as providing a cost-saving service for the government. Failure to maintain a fully operational, properly supervised sewing industry would seriously hinder the accomplishment of the brig mission. Guidelines are in the form of federal specifications, customer's requirements and Navy specifications and requirements. Incumbent must evaluate and follow these guidelines using judgment to make adjustmen! ts as necessitated by variance in materials or production methods. Independent judgment is often exercised under the general supervision of supervisor. Prepares performance evaluations and rates subordinates. Develops subordinates through leadership, example, training and discipline. Delegates and assigns work to subordinates and supervises performance on an on-going basis. WORKING CONDITIONS- The work is in a Sail Loft setting located in an industrial shop area. The work area is properly heated, lighted, and ventilated and the employee must observe normal safety, personal and institutional security precautions while working. Work and training areas and classrooms used by incumbent are behind the brig security wall. Close contact with prisoners is required on a daily basis and direct supervision of prisoners is also required. Due to potential aspects of security, must become trained and prepared for unarmed self-defense. Could be subject to being held hostage. Frequent visi! ts to industrial, construction, warehouse and/or testing sites may require the use of protective glasses, headgear, hearing devices, and protective clothing. Work requires the employee to drive a vehicle. A valid state driver's license is required. Work requires periodic overnight travel away from the normal duty station. May be required to work a night shift from 12PM to 8PM two days per week. The following Provisions apply: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2006); Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and Citing: 52.204-7, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition Of Commercial items, and Citing:252.225-7001. 252-232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests-Jan 2004. Sup 5252.232-9402 Invoicing and Payment (WAWF) Instructions (April 2008). Vendor must submit worker's resume with quote. Please state GSA Schedule number if your pricing is from a GSA schedule. See Numbered Note 1. Offers are Due by close of business 27 Feb 2009 a! nd may be faxed to 912-573-2191 or email to nina.miller@navy.mil.
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