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G -- RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR AQUATIC PROGRAM SOL RFQ-EASC-10046 DUE 050797 POC Michele McCoy, Contract Specialist (757) 441-6879 WEB: EASC Homepage, http://www.easc.noaa.gov. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, Michele.A.McCoy@noaa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS AANOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPORALS ARE BING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is RFQ-EASC-10046 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This requirement is 100% small business set-aside and the associated SIC code is 7997 and the small business standard is $5.0. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, management and services requried to perform the work described in this statement of work to support the recreational activities of the Aquatics Program of the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA. The contractor shall provide these services according to the specifications contained herein and in accordance with the publications listed below. Applicable Documents: The following DOD documents are instrumental to performing this contract. This list is not all inclusive. The most recent version of these documents in effect as of the time of award will apply: 3.1 BUPERSINST 1710.19, Aquatics Programs and Facilities 17 Sep 93, (Enclosure 1 to Document 3.2); 3.2 BUPERSINST 1710.11A; 3.3 OPNAVINST 5100.25; 3.4 NAVCOMPTMAN Vol 7, para 075500-075524; 3.5 NAVMED P-5010-$, Chapter 4, 3.6 NAVMILPERSCOMINST 5890-1 (NOTAL); 3.7 NAFAL MO-1210; 4 TERMS AND ACRONYMS; 4.1 Pool Manager-See Aquatics Manager; 4.2 Aquatics Coordinator-refer to MWR COTR; 4.3 Water Safety Instructor-Staff members who possess current Red Cross certification or equivalent certification, to instruct swimming, aquatics fitness, rescue skills and techniques. A staff member that may be assigned the supervisory responsibility of all areas of the swimming pool area; 4.4 Designated Swimming Facilities-Aquatic facilities authorized by the Officer in Charge of Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Cheatham Annex. Those facilitie are: (a) outdoor pool at the family housing area, and (b) outdoor pool located on Trailer Road; 4.5 Recreational Programs-Off duty recreational activities for Navy personnel and their family members, and other patrons authorized by the Office in Charge of Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Cheatham Annes. Examples of these activities are pool swimming and day camps; 4.6 Seasonal Aquatic Activities-Programs appropriate to the season(summer); 4.7 Aquatics Manager-staff member in charge of aquatics program; 4.8 Parent-refers to parent, guardian, or other person having legal responsibility for a minor; 4.9 staff-refers to contractor's personnel; 4.10 COTR-Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; 4.10 MWR-Morale, Welfare and Recreaion Division at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Cheatham Annex; 4.12 Lifeguard-Staff member holding current Red Cross Certification(or equivalent) as a lifeguard. A staff member who may be assigned the supervisory responsibility of a swimming pool area. REQUIREMENTS: 5.1 The contractor shall operate the Aquatics Program performing lifeguard functions by safeguarding the lives of persons using the swimming facilities at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Cheatham Annex. The contractor shall provide swimming lessons/water safety instruction and ensure all seasonal aquatic activities operate efficiently and safely. The contractor shall support the regular pool operating hours, as well as private pool parties that take place outside of regular operating hours. 5.2 The contractor shall provide personnel in accordance with the schedule at Appendix A. 5.3.1 Uniforms. Male lifeguards shall wear boxer style lifeguard trunks with lifeguard patch. Female lifeguards shall wear appropriate swimwear with lifeguard patch. All lifeguards shall wear T-shirts with "Lifeguard" printed on front and back, and wear a whistle with lanyard. 5.4 First Aid kits will be furnished by MWR to the contractor. 5.5 The contractor shall utilizethe equipment provided by MWR. 5.6 The contractor shall perform lifeguard functions in accordance with BUPERSINST 1710.19. 5.7 The contractor shall perform the following water safety instruction functions: 5.7.1 Serve as pool lifeguards and swimming instructors. 5.7.2 perform work in the swimming program, including instructing swimmers with various skills and styles and of various ages. 5.7.3 Ensure that all water safety rules are observed by swimmers, utilizing a good knowledge of all aspects of water safety procedures. 5.7.4 perform rescue work and when necessary render first aid until such time as a qualified doctor is present, and complete appropriate accident reports (to be provided). 5.7.5 Ensure that all swimmers in the water are accounted for at all times. 5.7.6 Perform necessary maintenance work requried for sanitation, cleaniness and safety of the pool areas in accordance with BUPERSINST 1710.19, Aquatics Programs and Facilities. 5.7.7 perform weekly pool maintenance in accordance with the provide maintenance schedule. 5.7.8 Prepare daily incident/accident reports. 5.8 The contractor shall perform the following Aquatics management functions: 5.8.1 Administer a well rounded and comprehensivve aquatics program at all MWR swimming facilities which includes 2 outdoor swimming pools, in accordance with BUPERSINST 1710.19, Aquatics Programs and Facilities and pertinetn instructions., 5.8.2 Ensure seasonal aquatic activiteis operate efficiently and safely, in accordance with BUPERSINST 1710.19, Aquatics Progrmas and Facilities and all pertinent instructions. 5.8.3 Ensure all maintenance work for seasonal facility upkeep is performed including water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration, facilities equipment inspection (i.e., inspection of stands, boards, ropes and safety gear) and inspection of dressing rooms to ensure that they meet environmental health standards in accordance with BUPERSINST 1710.19, Aquatics Programs and facilities. 5.8.4 Assign the more experienced and physically stronger lifeguards to peak volume times/areas where the majority of wimmers are adults. 5.8.5 Ensure all rules and regulations pertaining to the pools are posted and observed. A copy of the swimming rules and regulations willbe provided. 5.8.6 Remove patrons that do not obey pool rules/regulations. Identify to COTR patrons who are recommended to be banned from the pool. 5.8.7 Ensure personnel assignedto the pools perform their assigned duties. 5.8.8 Inititate rescue and recovery efforts, contacting medical personnel and performing first aid services when necessary. 5.8.9 Ensure all lifeguards and instructors attend continous training programs and allcan execute emergency action plans. 5.8.10 Handle inquiries or complaints from patrons in a diplomatic and professional manner. Refer complaints to the COTR that cannot be resolved by contractor employees. 5.8.11 Conduct periodic drills to ensure emergency procedures are adequate and properly followed. 6.) Minimum Personnel Qualifications. The individuals labor categories and minimum qualifications for this contract are as follows: A favorable National or Local check is required for each contractor employee. Personnel and employment references must be checked. The contractor shall receive all the forms required to be completed for each employee at time of award. The contracotr shall be resposible for all related fees. The contractor shall forward all completed paperwork the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days of award. Employees that meet all the minimum personnel qualifications, as approved by the Government, will be permitted to start work once documents have been received by the Government. If a non-favorable check is received, the contractor will be notified and the employee shall be terminated. The labor categories and qualifications are as follows. BUPERSINST 1710.19 lists acceptable equivalent qualication criteria. 6.1 Aquatics Manager (Key Labor Catagory) a. Education -- High School Diploma or GED b. Experience- Must havea minimum of six (6) months or two (2) summers of supervisory experience in recreational activities, in water sports,pools and related aquatic activities. Knowledge of poolplant and waterchemistry is required. C. Certification -- Must hold a current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate, or a Lifeguarding or equivalent certificate, as well as a current Advanced Lifeguard Certificate. Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR Certificates. 6.2 Water Safety Instructor (or equivalent) a. Experience-Must have a minimum of three (3)months experience as a Water Safety Instructor. b. Certification-Must hold a current rerd Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate (or equivalent) as well as a current Lifeguarding certificate. Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certifcates. 6.3 Lifeguard. A. Experience-A minimum of three (3) months experience as a lifeguard is required. b. Certification-Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (or equivalent) or higher. Musthave current Standard First Aid and CPR certifications. 7. MWR Responsibilities 7.1. MWR shall provide allsupplies and equipment necessary to operate the Aquatics Program. 8. Period and Place of Performance. 8.1 The period of performance shall be from date of contract award through 9/30/97 (COB), Monday through Friday 1100-2000, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 1000-2000. 8.2 The services to be performed shall be at Family Housing Area and Trailer Road outdoor pools, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA. The contractor may use the facilities to provide on-site orientation and training to Aquatics Program employees. May 24, 1997 all aquatics programs shall be fully staffed and operational. May 24, 1997 to September 1, 1997 pools shall be open for the summer season. Maintenance Schedule: Contractor shall: 1. Take water samples for chemical analysis (chlorine residual and pH0, usually performed each day before opening and closing of the pool, and at least once every second hour during the day. 2. Take water samples (for bacterial analysis) conducted by medical bi-weekly),3. Clean bathhouse or locker room before opening and as needed throughout the day. 4. Brush pool walls and vacuum the bottom each day.5. clean pool deck and surrounding area each day and as needed. 6. Inspect the pool water, safety equipment, and other pool facilities, daily before opening the pool facility. 7. Check the filtration system and backwash if pressure indicates the need. 8. Record water and air temperatures and weather conditions every two hours. Inspection and acceptance shall be at place of performance . Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications -- Commercial Items is to be included with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Numbered Note 1 applies. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, will be considered by theagency. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive quoter. Quotes are due 5/7/97 at 3:00 p.m. (EST). (0113)

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