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U -- TO ESTABLISH BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT CNET HOMEPORT TRAINING SOL N61339-99-R-181R DUE 081999 POC Jacqueline Rolly,(407)380-8051, Contract Specialist, or Steven Ograyensek,PCO (407) 380-8093 E-MAIL: Jacqueline Rolly, Contract Specialist, RollyJR@navair.navy.mil. 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; a proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N61339-99-R-181R is issued as a request for proposal and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The SIC Code for this solicitation is 8299, the size standard is $5M. The FSC Code is U009. This is a firm fixed price(FFP) requirement. This procurement is to provide Homeport Training (HPT)formerly known as Geographically Distributed Training (GDT),to Navy personnel stationed in the Mayport, Florida, fleet concentration area (FCA). This effort will be accomplished within the framework of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Government Furnished Courses (GFCs) may be modified by the BPA Holder to accommodate its instructional methods and strategies to provide the most efficient training program that minimizes involvement of Navy personnel. The training provided by the BPA Holder will encompass the courses identified in Attachments A-P. Course descriptions, purpose, scope, prerequisites, and annual schedule estimates can be found on the Navy "CANTRAC" program on the following internet URL. Click on the search button and type in the Course Identification Number (CIN), click on the hypertext course number, and then browse the location and schedule buttons/areas. A password must be obtained from the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) via the CANTRAC home page prior to being able to access the schedules.http://www2.cnet.navy.mil/cantraccin.nsf/ 1.1 Background: CNET, TR-16 has tasked the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to establish a BPA to provide local alternative training sources for responsive, quality training to Navy personnel in the Mayport FCA. The BPA will include certified/accredited vendors/schools, which are capable of providing the required instruction for Navy training courses. Navy instructors will ensure currency of the courses and provide assistance in curriculum revisions and course modifications. Navy instructors may be required to teach portions of courses in order to maintain curriculum concurrency and instructor proficiency as required by the Local Training Authority (LTA). In those cases where existing Navy courses will be provided, the existing Navy courses are intended to be used as guidance only, by the BPA Holder in its preparation, planning and presentation of the instruction. The product to be purchased under this BPA is a proficiently trained student, meeting the performance and course completion standards as determined by the LTA, and obtaining college credit, where possible, or certification for instruction received. 1.2 Definitions: The following definitions are applicable to this training program. 1.2.1 Homeport Training (HPT). Training provided to Navy personnel by LTA approved non-traditional training vendors within a fleet concentration area. A Homeport Training course may be a Government approved vendor's standard, non-modified course or a Government furnished course tailored to the vendor's instructional methods and strategies. The primary characteristic of a HPT course is that there is sufficient industry or commercial demand for training in those knowledge and skill sets to have nationally recognized, certified vendors available in the fleet concentration area. Another key characteristic of HPT courses is that any differences between the existing Navy courses and the BPA Holder's courses are determined to be of little or no risk to Navy personnel, equipment, or readiness. 1.2.2 Government Furnished Courses (GFCs). These are existing Navy courses. The LTA will provide a copy of instructor guides, student guides and special handouts, and tests for these courses to the BPA Holder upon award of the BPA. Course outlines, containing the course and learning objectives ofeach course, are available for review through the LTA or Naval Air Warfare Center. 1.2.3 Government Furnished Property (GFP). GFP is the equipment or software programs and supporting instructional materials to be provided by the Government to support training in the GFCs. GFP such as original course materials (Government Furnished Information (GFI)) and software programs for certain classes will be provided. No Government training equipment will be provided under this BPA. Attachments A-P provide general descriptions of equipment needed to support each HPT course. Support materials are described below in the applicable document section of this PD. 1.3 BPA Management. The LTA under direction from CNET Schoolhouse Operations (SHOP) Division is responsible for technical management of this program. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the only person authorized to approve changes in total resource requirements under this Purchase Description; and, notwithstanding provisions elsewhere in this BPA, said authority remains solely with the PCO. In the event the BPA Holder effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the PCO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority. The LTA will serve as the contracting officer's technical representative. LTA will certify the proficiency of the trained students. 2. Applicable Documents and Support Material. 2.1 Support Materials -- Government-Furnished Information (GFI). The LTA will provide the BPA Holder with GFI, as required, to support the implementation of the training to be provided under this BPA. The GFI will consist of the Standard Processes for Homeport Training, lesson outlines, instructor guides, student guides, special student handouts, and course tests for the GFCs. The LTA will effect transfer of GFI as required. 2.2 Agency to provide GFI support. LTA will provide all GFI in support of HPT in the Mayport FCA. The LTA, located at the Mayport Fleet Training Center (FTC), will be the focal point for coordination of receipt of GFI. Additionally, the LTA will be the focal point for verification of course upgrades or modifications accomplished by either the BPA Holder or the Navy. The LTA address is: Commanding Officer, Naval Station Mayport, Attn: Local Training Authority, Fleet Training Center, Bldg 351, Naval Station Box 280147, Mayport, FL 32228-0147. 3. General Requirements: 3.1 Homeport Training. The BPA Holder shall provide the personnel, supervision, management, training equipment and systems, materials, and instructional technology needed to conduct training of Navy and civilian personnel in the courses described in Attachments A-P, and to the specified completion criteria identified within each course's objectives. The BPA Holder shall provide training in the courses identified above. The LTA may require the BPA holder to train (on occasion) Navy instructor candidates to satisfy instructor qualification requirements and to ensure course concurrency. Similarly, BPA Holder instructors may receive training from Navy instructors for the existing Navy courses or using the BPA Holder course. Navy instructors will not count as a BPA Holder student and may attend or teach a course at any time as directed by the LTA. This training would not be counted against the student throughput for billing purposes. The LTA reserves the right to cancel a class at any time for any reason. Each course, the class length in terms of class days and planned annual throughput are shown below. The appropriate number of class convenings and the class sizes to meet throughput requirements will be determined through negotiation of the vendor's proposal prior to award of a BPA. Class throughput is estimated and may vary from year to year. The BPA Holder is also required to report students at risk of academic or non-academic attrition to the LTA immediately for corrective action. Attrition/setback will be processed in accordance with Naval Education and Training (NAVEDTRA) 135. The BPA Holder shall take class attendance each morning for each course. A copy of the class attendance list shall be faxed or emailed by noon each day to the LTA. Supply: A-840-0013 Shipboard Barber, Class days-20, thruput-24, convenings-TBD, class size-TBD; A-542-0013 Disbursing Clk Tvl Paymts, class days-10, thruput-16, convenings-TBD, size-TBD; A-542-0014 Disbursing Clk Fiscal Proc. class days-10, thruput-12, convenings-TBD, size-TBD; A-542-0015 Disbursing Clk Afloat, class days-25, thruput-18, convenings-TBD, class size-TBD; A-800-0015 Food Service Admin, class days -15, thruput-12,convenings-TBD, class size-TBD; A-800-0027 Food Service Mgmt (FSM), class days-9, thruput-9, convenings-TBD, size-TBD; A-823-0015 Ship's Store Afloat Resale Operation Management (ROM) System Supervisors class days-25, thruput-22, convenings- TBD; class size-TBD; Electrical and other Courses: A-720-0010 Refrig & A/C Systems, class days-50, convenings-30, convenings-TBD, size-TBD; J-662-0044 Electrical Control Devices, class days-20, convenings-12, convenings-TBD, size TBD; K-060-2138 Swimmer Certification, class days-5, thruput-80, convenings-TBD, size-TBD; K-060-2220 2nd Class Swimmer, class days-1, thruput-200, convenings-TBD, class size-TBD Mess Operations Courses: A-800-0031 Private Mess Operations/Advanced Food Preparation, class days-25, thruput-40, convenings-2, max class size-20; A-800-0030 General Mess Operations/Advanced Food Preparation, class days-25, thruput-80, convenings-4, max class size-20A-800-0023 Public Quarters/Flag Mess Operations, class days-5, thruput-4, convenings-TBD, max class size-TBD. 3.1.1 Dress code/Grooming standards: The BPA Holder shall ensure that all instructors, instructor supervisors, and other BPA Holder personnel that come in contact with Navy students maintain a standard of grooming and personal appearance that reflects a high degree of pride in themselves and are in keeping with their positions as training professionals. These courses of instruction could be taught at a high visibility military command and are very much in the public eye and instructors provide technical skill role models to young men and women in the Navy. As such, it is imperative that standards of dress, grooming, and character be appropriate to a traditional military organization. 3.2 Government-Furnished Information and Materials (GFI). GFI will consist of curriculum outlines, instructor guides, student/trainee guides, special student handouts, and course tests. The Government will provide the initial copies of these course materials to support the initial instruction of the courses described herein. The GFI is provided as guidance only as the BPA Holder shall be responsible for accuracy and quality of instruction provided to Navy personnel. The BPA Holder shall review the GFI and determine its adequacy for supporting the training requirements for each course within the BPA. The BPA Holder shall be responsible for updates and modifications to the courses to meet training proficiency standards and for accomplishing any tailoring needed for compliance or compatibility to BPA Holder instructional methods and strategies for training Navy personnel. The BPA Holder shall be responsible for copying and providing all copies of course materials to HPT Students. Any Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and training introduced by the BPA Holder instructors will be reviewed and approved by the LTA. Major course modifications may be accomplished by the Navy to maintain concurrency with equipment changes. Required course revisions will be provided to the BPA holder by the LTA. 3.3 BPA Holder Instructors. The BPA Holder instructors shall possess at least the minimum qualifications required by nationally acceptable industry or academic standards for certification as an instructor in their field of expertise. Certification credentials must be provided to the LTA prior to commencement of a course and BPA Holder instructors must maintain currency in accordance with the awarding organization requirements. Additionally, each BPA Holder's instructors shall undergo the Navy instructor qualification process as identified in the LTA Manual for non-traditional training. The BPA Holder instructors may be required to jointly teach with Navy instructors during specific courses or segments of courses. . BPA Holder instructors shall be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR Certification must be achieved within two months after award of the BPA or as agreed upon between BPA Holder and LTA. 3.4 Facilities.3.4.1 Government Facilities. The Government may provide classroom facilities at FTC Mayport, FL and as necessary to support the HPT. The BPA Holder shall notify the LTA of any classroom requirements upon execution of the BPA. Appropriation, delivery, and installation of any equipment, other than GFP, needed to support a HPT class shall be the BPA Holders responsibility, which must be cleared through the LTA. 3.4.2 BPA Holder Facilities. The BPA Holder shall provide facilities within the Mayport FCA for the conduct of training in HPT courses not determined to be taught at Government facilities. Facilities shall be located within one hour drive from the Mayport FTC. BPA Holder facilities shall be of adequate size/space to conduct the training. These facilities shall have acceptable environmental conditions (heat/air) normally found in an academic setting, utilities, and support to ensure undistracted and productive training. 3.5 Government Furnished Property (GFP). 3.5.1 Course GFI. The BPA Holder shall maintain the original copies of GFI to facilitate copying, as needed, to support classroom instruction of the HPT courses under this BPA. The BPA Holder shall be responsible for supplying all copies needed for students receiving HPT training under their instruction and copies needed by additional instructors. The BPA Holder shall be responsible for the maintenance, security, and availability of GFI used in the conduct of training. 3.5.2. Course Software and Special Equipment. GFP Software for appropriate courses shall be maintained by the BPA Holder. Upgrades of GFP software will be provided to the BPA Holder via the LTA and shall be the BPA Holder's responsibility to install and ensure proper functionality. GFP Software programs will be provided for the following courses: A-542-0013 Disbursing Clerk Travel Payments; A-542-0014 Disbursing Clerk Fiscal Procedures; A-542-0015 Disbursing Clerk Afloat Automated Pay Specialist; A-823-0015 Ship's Store Afloat Resale Operation Management (ROM) System Supervisors; A-800-0027 Food SVC Mgmt Auto Record Keeper. 3.6 Access: BPA Holder access to military or Government facilities may be required in the performance of the training purchased under this BPA. Navy Base passes shall be required for BPA Holder instructors who conduct the training specified herein on Government property. BPA Holder instructors shall officially request base passes from the Naval Station Mayport pass office. 3.7 Product Development. The product purchased under this BPA shall be a proficiently trained Navy student, who meets course completion criteria as affirmed by the LTA, and who receives college credit, license, or certificate as appropriate per instruction received. Navy or other Department of Defense personnel receiving training under this BPA will possess the necessary prerequisite training and skills for the courses they take. Each course, provided initially by the Government, will include the course's performance standards and/or completion criteria. The BPA holder under guidance of the Standard Process for Homeport Training and in coordination with LTA shall be fully responsible for the currency and accuracy of the instruction provided in each course listed under the BPA. Verification and concurrence of course completion/performance criteria shall be obtained from the LTA prior to implementation of any modifications or updates to the courses. Course monitoring by the Navy may occur at any time for any course listed herein. 3.8 Navy Academic Review Board (ARB) Procedures. In the event that a student is unable to satisfactorily complete a course, the Navy ARB procedure shall be followed in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135A.The BPA Holder shall notify the LTA of the person who fails to meet course completion criteria. Information to be provided to the LTA shall include the student's name,rank, social security number, and academic performance record. 3.9 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Government SMEs for each course covered under this BPA may be made available, through the LTA, to the BPA Holder for telephone consultation and technical reviews of course modifications or updates. 3.10 Course Completion Notice. The BPA Holder shall notify the LTA within two days of course completion, whether or not the trainee satisfactorily completed the course. 3.11 Course Evaluation. The BPA Holder is required to conduct instructor and course evaluations using student critiques. NAVEDTRA 135A, Appendix F should be used for guidance in developing student critiques. All student critiques must be provided to the LTA within two days of course completion. 3.12 Course Schedules. The BPA Holder shall adhere to the class times/lengths allocated for each course as identified in the Navy CANTRAC class schedules. Classes shall be conducted Mondays through Fridays excluding Government Holidays. Class scheduling is based upon an eight-hour working day. Reductions in course length through BPA Holder efficiencies shall be communicated to the LTA with recommendation and rationale for changes in future class schedules. The BPA Holder shall maintain sufficient qualified instructor force to cover scheduled training. The following FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 252-212.7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7035. The following applies to 52.212-2: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the course offered to meet the Government requirement (includes such items as Institution Accreditation, Instructor qualifications, curriculum);price; and past performance. The following applies to 52-212-3: paragraph (c)(4) and (c) (5), (e), (f), and (g) do not apply. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(a)apply: (1); The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(b) apply: (5), (11), (12),(13),(14),(15),(22). The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(c): None. The following clauses of DFARS 252.212-7001(b) and (c) apply: 252.225-7001, 252.225-7014. A completed copy of the following must be included with the quote: FAR 52.212-3, DFARS 252.212-7000 and 252.225-7035. The following clauses also apply: DFARS 252.204-7004, "Required Central Contractor Registration." The DPAS rating for this solicitation is N/A. See Note 22 (forty-five days is changed to read fifteen days). Quote is due at Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division, Attention: J. Rolly, Code 25724, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3275, EST,on 19 August 1999 and may be made by FAX to (407)380-4495 (Attn: J. Rolly) or to the address above. You are requested to review the purchase description above and notify the Naval Air Warfare Center, Ms. J. Rolly, if you are interested in entering into a BPA to provide instruction for any or all of the courses identified above. Those educational/training institutions that can provide college credit and/or license or certification upon successful completion of courses will be considered. If you need further information regarding this solicitation, contact Ms. J. Rolly at (407)380-8051. Posted 07/01/99 (W-SN349646). (0182)

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