SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- Tanker Operations Training, DLA Paicific Energy Okinawa - Source of Sought
- Notice Date
- 5/10/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, DLA Land and Maritime, P O Box 3990, Columbus, Ohio, 43218-3990, United States
- ZIP Code
- 43218-3990
- Solicitation Number
- SP4702-18-Q-0505
- Archive Date
- 6/7/2018
- Point of Contact
- Ricardo Blanco Soto, Phone: 6146925296
- E-Mail Address
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ricardo.blancosoto@dla.mil
(ricardo.blancosoto@dla.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Source of Sought A.This notice is issued as a Sources Sought notice for information purposes only. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Vendors will not receive a formal notification or feedback on any information submitted nor will they be reimbursed for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. All future proposed submissions or solicitation requirements will be solicited through the Government Point of Entry (GPE) and will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this sources sought notice. B.The DLA Contracting Service Office of Columbus, Ohio is conducting market research in support of the DLA Pacific Energy Okinawa to determine the existence of potential sources to support the tanker operations training to be performed in Okinawa, Japan. The DLA Pacific Energy Okinawa is looking for a responsible contractor to perform the following training: Background: DLA Energy Okinawa requires Tanker Operations training to meet requirements of 33 CFR 150.10 subpart C Sec. 150.200. The needs of DLA Energy Pacific Okinawa is training in tanker ship to shore interface and operation management requirements. This will include covering : Cargoes at Terminals, Tankers, Tanker and Terminal Interface, Terminals, Notices. Not providing this training will result in non-compliance with Federal Regulations for operations of ocean terminals, which is required by law. DLA Energy Okinawa has approximately 30 personnel who are involved in Tanker Offloading/Loading. Training certification is required to ensure federal regulations and codes for training. It is mandatory that these employees are initially provided the 40-hour Tanker Operations training. Prior to DLA Energy taking over operations in Okinawa on 15 March 2013, employees had not received formal Tanker Operations training. DLA Energy Okinawa have identified approximately 30 personnel who require the Tanker Operations Training. Because 20 employees will require this training in Japanese language, the Contractor must be capable of providing training course material 60 days in advance to allow translation into Japanese language and a translator will be provided by DLA Energy Okinawa. General course outlines below. General Scope of Work: -Introduction to Course -Cargoes at Terminals Types of Petroleum / Products General Nature / Hazards Density / API / RVP Toxicity / Flammability MSDS / Benzene / H2S / Liquefied Gasses Static Electricity / Accumulators Oil Accounting Oil Measurement Terms Definition -Applicable Standards -Types of Measurement - Static / Dynamic / In-direct -Tankers Function / Size / Type / Use Characteristics for Berthing Mooring Plans Deadweight / Displacement / Draft - GRT/NRT Owners / Charterers / Agents Cargo Booms Bunkers - Use and Obtaining Emergency Equipment Vapor Emission Oil Tankers/Chemical / Gas / Combination Carriers Ballast and Slops - Ship Regulatory / Industry Info Flag State Port State Crew - Manning IMO - Incl. Technical Work Groups OCIMF - Guidelines Classification Societies ISPS / ISM Codes - Security Level / Plans Cargoes - Description of Each - Dangers/General Characteristics Clean Products Crude Oil Other Tank Cleaning / Inspection At Dock / At Sea In Tank / On deck Dry Tank Inspection vs. Tank Inspection Report Loading / Discharge Operations - General General Performance Function of Charter Parties / Clauses ROB / Slops / Requirements / Clauses / OBQ (Heel) Custody Transfer - Cargo Reconciliation Calculation and Use of VEF Line Verification Protests Ship / shore - Shore / Shore Comparisions Types of Pumps - Pumproom / Deepwell / Submerged Pumproom Dangers Manifold Requirements Natural Segregation Cargo - Load / Discharge Plan Inert Gas - Requirements/Sources/Use/Dangers -Terminals Compliance Operating Manuals Terminal Information and Port Regulations Supervision and Control Limiting Conditions for Operations "Over the Tide" Cargo Operations Type of Terminals Refinery Storage Transshipment Public / Other Emergency Equipment and Procedures Alarms and Signals Terminal Emergency Plans Emergency Removal of Tanker from Berth Bunkering Operations General Source of Bunkers Bunker Quality Standard Guidelines for Use SECAs Bunkering Safety Checklist Bunkering Procedures -Tanker and Terminal Interface Communications Equipment / Procedures Compliance with Terminal and Local Regulations Pre-Arrival Exchange of Information Security Information Tanker to Appropriate Competent Authority Pre-Berthing Information Tanker to Terminal and Pilot Terminal and/or Pilot to Tanker Pre-Transfer Exchange of Information Tanker to Terminal Terminal to Tanker Agreed Loading / Discharge Volumes and Plans Agreement to Carry Out Repairs (if needed) and/or Receive Spare Parts Mooring Personnel Safety Items Security of Moorings Preparations for Arrival Tanker's Mooring Equipment Use of Tugs Emergency Use of Tugs Mooring at Jetty Berths Type and Quality of Mooring Lines Management of Moorings at Alongside Berths Berthing at Buoy Moorings Mooring at Conventional Multi-Buoy Moorings Mooring at Single Point Moorings -(SPMs) Management of Moorings at Buoy Berths Precautions on Ship and Terminal During Cargo Handling External Openings in Superstructures Central Air Conditions and Ventilation Systems Opening in Cargo Tanks Cargo Tank Lids Sighting and Ullage Ports Cargo Handling Vent Outlets Tank Washing Openings Inspection of Ship's Cargo Tanks Before Loading Segregated Ballast Tank Lids Ship and Shore Cargo Connections Flange Connections Removal of Blank Flanges Reducers and Spools Lighting Emergency Release Accidental Oil Spillage and Leakage General Sea and Overboard Discharge Valves Scupper Plugs Spill Containment Ship and Shore Cargo and Bunker Pipelines not in Use Fire-Fighting Equipment Proximity to Other Vessels Tankers and Adjacent Berths General Cargo Ships at Adjacent Berths Tugs and Other Craft Alongside Notices Notices on the Tanker Notices on the Terminal Manning Requirements Control of Naked Flames and Other Potential Ignition Sources Control of Vehicles and Other Equipment Helicopter Operations Safety Management Climatic Conditions Terminal Advice of Adverse Weather Conditions Wind Conditions / Electrical Storms Personal Safety PPE (Personal Protective Equipment Slip and Fall Hazards Personal Hygiene Clothing Made of Synthetic Materials The Ship/Shore Safety Check-List General - Guidelines for Use Example Safety Letter Guidelines for Completing the Ship/Shore Safety Check-List Emergency Actions Fire or Explosion on a Berth Fire on a Tanker at a Terminal International Shore Fire Connection Emergency Release Procedures Emergency Towing-Off Pennants C. Requested Information 1) What is the name, address, CAGE code, and DUNS number of your business? 2) Provide a point of contact (POC) to include name, telephone number, and email address. 3) Based on the FAR 2.101 definition of a commercial item, would you consider the product you would provide a commercial service? 4) Identify any projects completed in the past three years for the same or similar training to help determine your firm's capability in meeting the requirement for the training listed. Include any government contracts (federal, state, or local) that you have been awarded for this type of requirement. Also, include the contract number and a government point of contact. 5) Is this product available on a GSA schedule? If so, please provide the GSA schedule number and catalog pricing list. 6) Are you the tanker operations training developer and manager of the service you are proposing? If you are not the tanker operations training, who is? D. The Government is conducting market research primarily in order to determine if there are firms that possess the capability to execute the requirements for this sources sought. Therefore, we further invite all business concerns to provide a capability statement in response to this notice. Prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to any award of any federal government contract. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website, https: www.sam.gov. E. All responses shall be received by 23 May 2018 at 5:00 PM ET. Responses shall be no more than 10 pages (single spaced, front and back, no smaller than Times New Roman font size 11) and include a specification sheet for proposed items. If submissions exceed the page count noted, the Government will only review the first 10 pages and disregard the remainder of the submission. Supporting materials such as brochures and product catalogs are welcome. Any questions concerning this notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Ricardo Blanco Soto, DLA Contracting Service Office- Columbus, Ricardo.Blancosoto@dla.mil, Phone: 614-692-5296. NOTE: NO SUBCONTRACTORS ARE ALLOW TO RESPONSE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Okinawa, Japan, United States
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