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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 31, 2013 FBO #4298
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U -- 2012 NFPA 70E SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING - Attachment

Notice Date

8/29/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veteran Affairs;SAO East;PCAE STL Contracting Officer;11152 South Towne Square;Saint Louis MO 63123
 

ZIP Code

63123
 

Solicitation Number

VA77713Q0197
 

Response Due

9/4/2013
 

Archive Date

9/14/2013
 

Point of Contact

Wanakee Strickland
 

E-Mail Address

4-6656
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

PERFORMANCE WORKSTATEMENT 2012 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Self-Guided On-line Course Series 1. TITLE OF PROJECT: 2012 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Self-Guided On-line Course Series. 2. BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration has identified a need for electrical engineers, safety managers, electricians, electrical contractors, plant managers, facility maintenance personnel, electrical inspectors, risk managers, and project managers to receive the necessary training needed to protect its personnel by reducing exposure to electrical hazards. This on-line course will provide one avenue to get this required training. 3. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, participants will successfully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes/abilities needed to: "Explain why a safety program directed at electrical hazards is necessary and beneficial "List the elements of a procedure for establishing an electrically safe work condition. "Identify required elements of a hazard/risk analysis and explain the difference between electrical hazards and risk. "Identify the information needed for shock hazard analysis. "Explain the intent and limitations of PPE prescribed by NFPA 70E. "Identify maintenance requirements for various types of electrical equipment and protective equipment. 4. SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this contract is to provide specific training for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is to provide electrical engineers, safety managers, electricians, electrical contractors, plant managers, facility maintenance personnel, electrical inspectors, risk managers, and project managers with provisions used to identify electrical safety hazards and reduce employee exposure to those hazards. 5. MANDATORY TASKS AND DELIVERABLES: The Contractor shall perform the mandatory tasks and provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). If, for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered on time according to the below schedule, the Contractor shall provide a written explanation to the Program Manager (PM)/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) three days prior to deliverable due date. This written transmittal shall include a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This transmittal to the PM/COR shall cite the reasons for the delay and the impact on the overall project. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that interferes with the performance of work awarded to another Contractor or with the performance of Government employees. In any case where, in the course of fulfilling the contract requirements, the Contractor disturbs any work guaranteed under another separate contract, the Contractor must restore such disturbed work. The cost of on-line course must include all course materials and certificates. Task 5.1: a.The series consists of six, 1 hour training modules on our 2012 NFPA 70E standard. b.The course must be highly interactive with engaging presentations and practical examples designed to reinforce major teaching points. c.The VHA will have access to this training for 2 years from the point of purchase for up to 1,000 users to access this on-line series. d.Upon successful completion of a course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site. The six courses included in this series are: "Introduction to Electrical Safety and the 2012 NFPA 70E Self-Guided Online Course "Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition Self-Guided Online Course "Working While Exposed to Electrical Hazards Self-Guided Online Course "Electrical Hazard Analysis Self-Guided Online Course "Personal Protective Equipment Self-Guided Online Course "Safety-Related Maintenance and Special Equipment Self-Guided Online Course Deliverable 5.1: The course listed below will be deliverable per contract at the location specified in 3.a. An expert level on-line course is expected with 6 course modules and a certificate of completion. At the conclusion of the course participants will be provided with a course evaluation and a certificate of completion by the vendor. Name of Course Date of Course(s) # of Students Cost of Class 2012 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the WorkplaceSeptember-December 31, 2013 up to 500 TBD 2012 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace January- December 31, 2014 up to 500 TBD The evaluation results will be shared with the COTR within five days after the course is completed so that questions and concerns may be dealt with in a timely manner. 6. EVALUATED OPTIONAL TASKS AND DELIVERABLES: Not Applicable 7. QUALITY CONTROL: 7.1 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective internal quality control program to ensure that services performed are in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. 7.2 PERFORMANCE MONITORING: The PM/COR will perform 100-percent inspection of the services covered under the contract. The PM/COR will certify receipt of services and/or goods and recommends acceptance of the services/deliverables. This process will be used for approval of payment for the Contractor's invoices and will serve as the mechanism to document that the overall performance of the Contractor has been acceptable for the period of time covered by the invoice. 8. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI): The Government will provide the Talent Management System (TMS) and the electronic course evaluation testing system as well as the VAKN that will host the on-line training course. 9. PERFORMANCE DETAILS: 9.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This contract period is anticipated to begin on as soon as possible after the contract is signed and end no later than December 31, 2014 or upon completion of the course deliveries. 9.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: This course will be available online through the VHA TMS for a total of two years. Contractor shall provide services during normal business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. local time, Monday through Friday, or as otherwise specified. All other work required by the Contractor shall be performed at the Contractor's site. On occasion the Contractor shall be required to attend telephonic planning conference meetings prior to the launch of the on-line training course. 9.3 OBSERVANCE OF GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS. There are 10 Federal holidays set by law (USC Title 5 Section 6103). Under current definitions, four are set by date: New Year's DayJanuary 1 Independence DayJuly 4 Veterans DayNovember 11 Christmas DayDecember 25 If any of the above falls on a Saturday, then Friday shall be observed as a holiday. Similarly, if one falls on a Sunday, then Monday shall be observed as a holiday. The other six holidays are set by a day of the week and month: Martin Luther King's BirthdayThird Monday in January Washington's BirthdayThird Monday in February Memorial DayLast Monday in May Labor DayFirst Monday in September Columbus DaySecond Monday in October ThanksgivingFourth Thursday in November 9.4. TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed-Price contract. 9.5. TRAVEL: Travel and per diem are cost reimbursable items, and they shall be reimbursed in accordance with VA/Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Each Contractor invoice must include copies of all receipts that support the travel costs claimed in the invoice. The Contractor is only entitled to actual cost spent while on travel that falls within the perimeters as set forth within the FTR, to include food. Travel must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). Travel must be priced separately in the price schedule. Local travel within a 50-mile radius from the Contractor's facility is considered the cost of doing business and will not be reimbursed. This includes travel, subsistence, and associated labor charges for travel time. Travel performed for personal convenience and daily travel to and from work at the Contractor's facility will not be reimbursed. Travel, subsistence, and associated labor charges for travel time for travel beyond a 50-mile radius of the Contractor's facility are authorized on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved by the CO. The Government anticipates travel under this PWS to include attending contract-related meetings through the period of performance. Anticipated Travel LocationsEstimated Number of trips Estimated Number of Contract personnel Estimated Number of days per trip TBDTBDTBDTBD 9.6 CONTRACTOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Not Applicable 9.7 CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - KEY PERSONNEL 9.7.1. KEY PERSONNEL: Certain skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for accomplishing the work to be performed. These individuals are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes are submitted and marked by the vendor as "Key Personnel." Substitutions shall only be accepted if in compliance with "Substitution of Key Personnel" provision identified below. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor and request immediate removal of any personnel assigned to any task by the Contractor that are deemed to have a conflict of interest with the government or if the performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory. The reason for removal shall be documented and replacement personnel shall be identified within three business days of the notification. Employment and staffing difficulties shall not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. 9.7.2: SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL: All Contractor requests for approval of substitutions hereunder shall be submitted in writing to the COR and the Contracting Officer at least thirty calendar days in advance of the effective date, whenever possible, and shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer necessary to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. New personnel shall not commence work until all necessary security requirements, have been fulfilled and resumes provided and accepted. The COR and the Contracting Officer will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of approval or disapproval in writing. 9.7.3: KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED SHALL HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN THE FOLLOWING: 9.7.4: Contractor shall demonstrate knowledge to perform all tasks and deliverables outlined in the PWS. 9.8 CONTRACT POST-AWARD MEETING: The Contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this PWS until the CO has conducted a post-award meeting or has advised the Contractor that the post-award meeting has been waived. 10. FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF DELIVERABLES: The Government will review each deliverable within 10 business days and provide comments. The Contractor shall have three business days to incorporate the Government's comments and make appropriate revisions. 11. CHANGES TO THE PWS: Any changes to this PWS shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a contract folder, along with all other products of the contract. Costs incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the Contractor. 12. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE: It is agreed that: a.The preliminary and final deliverables, as well as all associated working papers and other material deemed relevant by VA that have been generated by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted upon request to the CO at the conclusion of the contract. b.The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this contract. No information shall be released by the Contractor. Any request for information relating to this contract presented to the Contractor shall be submitted to the CO for response. c.Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this contract shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO. d.Non-Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: The Contractor and Contractor's staff may have access to Government-sensitive information and shall be required to sign non-disclosure and conflict of interest statements. 13. INFORMATION SECURITY: Contractor shall not have access to any government Information Systems. Contractor shall not have access to any sensitive Personnel Information. The contractor will have no access to Privacy Act information other than station and name of participants. 14. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) Madelyn Phillips, M.A. HRD Project Manager Little Rock Employee Education Resource Center 2200 Ft. Roots Drive, 138-E Building 11 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Phone 501.257.4197 FAX 501.257.4190 E-mail: madelyn.phillips@va.gov
 

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