Sources Sought Notice – Motorcycle Safety, Drivers Improvement, and Specialized Vehicle Safety Courses
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Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice
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Subject: Motorcycle Safety, Drivers Improvement, and Specialized Vehicle Safety Courses
Classification Code: U - Education & training services
Solicitation Number: M67001-14-R-0200
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Setaside: N/AN/A
Place of Performance Country: US
Description:
MCB Camp Lejeune - RCO
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Motorcycle Safety, Drivers Improvement, and Specialized Vehicle Safety Courses
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes" This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for sources sought that can provide contracted support to provide various safety training to include Motorcycle Safety, Drivers Improvement, and Specialized Vehicle Safety Courses as identified in the Performance Work Statement below. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
Interested vendors please provide the following information:
Business Name:__________________________
Point of contact: _________________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Address: ______________________________
Cage Code: _____________________________
Please submit any suggestions, questions, comments, and/or information, including literature/brochures describing your firm's ability/interest to provide these services. Please submit responses to the Contracting Specialist listed below via FedBizOps or email.
Mrs.
INTRODUCTION
This notice is to determine interested parties that can provide the required training identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The PWS is just a brief summary of the training that is required. A complete detailed PWS will be provided at the time of solicitation.
APPLICABLE DIRECTIVES
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
1.0 OBJECTIVE
2.0
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) addresses training and related services to support the objective. The Government anticipates award of a Requirements type contract in accordance with FAR 16.503. As training is required, individual task orders will be issued against the resulting Requirements type contract. The task orders will identify the required training and quantity of students for each training course.
3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The requirement is anticipated to consist of a one year Base Period of six months and four (4) one-year option periods at the discretion of the Government (See FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The anticipated base and option periods are as follows:
Base Period:
4.0 REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Pricing and Availability. The Contractor shall offer the training identified in Paragraph 4.2 at
4.2 Courses. The following training courses are required. The courses listed must be certified by the
Level I Motorcycle Training Level I Motorcycle Training includes courses of instruction for the entry level rider. Level I training is mandatory for every service member who rides or expresses intent to ride a motorcycle. Only
Level II Motorcycle Training Level II Motorcycle Training includes courses of instruction for the experienced rider. This training is required for new and novice riders as follow-on to initial Level I training, required to be completed within 120 days of the rider's completion of Level I training. It is also available as a refresher for riders that have not received any other training within the most recent three years, or who are returning to riding after an absence, or who for other reasons, such as acquiring a new motorcycle with different handling characteristics or configuration feel they would benefit from Level II training. Only
Driver Improvement Course Driver Improvement courses meet the requirements of
Specialized Vehicular Safety Course Specialized vehicular safety courses include specialized courses which address use of all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles.
4.2.1. Two-Day Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course (BRC) - The BRC is a two-day Level I course which provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. BRC includes the following learning objectives: * Riding your motorcycle safely. * The basics: what to wear, how to start and stop your motorcycle, and motorcycle controls. * Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe. * How to maneuver your motorcycle in tough situations. * Swerving, avoiding collisions, special situations, lane changes, passing, and avoiding hazards.
4.2.2. One-day Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC-2) - The BRC-2 (Also known as Experienced Rider Course) is a Level II course for riders who already have basic skills. It is similar to the BRC except the speeds are higher and riders normally use their own motorcycle. It also serves as a refresher course for practicing and renewing basic street riding skills. BRC-2 includes a classroom component that discusses safety concepts based on past riding experiences and current knowledge. BRC-2 is recommended for riders of cruisers, standards, or touring motorcycles.
4.2.3. One-day Motorcycle Safety Foundation Advanced Rider Course (ARC) or Military Sport Bike Rider Course (MSRC) - The ARC (or MSRC) is a Level II that complements a rider's basic skills and helps with personal risk assessment. It includes a classroom segment with several interactive activities to improve rider perception and hazard awareness and range exercises to enhance both basic skills and crash avoidance skills. Improving braking and cornering finesse is emphasized. The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle. ARC (or MSRC) is required for riders of sport bikes, super-sports, and sport-touring motorcycles, but may be taken by any rider.
4.2.4. One-Day American Automobile Association Driver Improvement Program (AAA/DIP) - AAA/DIP is a Driver Improvement course that teaches students to drive defensively and react to potentially dangerous traffic situations. AAA/DIP meets requirements for DMV and traffic court and insurance discounts or safe driving points may apply upon successful completion. The course provides the basic driver improvement curriculum required by DODI 6055.04.
4.2.5. One-Day National Safety Council Alive at 25 - Alive at 25 is a Driver Improvement course that teaches a defensive driving classroom curriculum to aid students in gaining awareness, developing strategies to keep safe on the road, and improve decision-making and responsibility-taking. The course uses interactive media, workbook exercises, role-playing, and class discussions and provides the basic driver improvement curriculum required by DODI 6055.04.
4.2.6. One-Day National Safety Council Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (ADD) - ADD is a remedial Driver Improvement course based on a scientific theory of behavior change known as Reality Therapy. Students participate in this interactive, dynamic course to recognize the pitfalls of the choices they are making, and learn to analyze choices and develop responsible behavior patterns behind the wheel. ADD provides a remedial course targeted to individuals that have been identified through driving history, citations or accidents as requiring improvement.
4.2.7.
4.2.8.
4.3 Timing and Delivery.
4.4 Scheduling and Course Management. Scheduling of courses will be received by the contractor in the form of a Task Order signed by a warranted contracting officer. In locations where there are multiple installations within a geographical area, scheduling may be coordinated on a regional basis. The Installation Safety Manager or regional representative will provide the Contractor with rosters, schedule and other information necessary to deliver Courses authorized under a valid Task Order.
4.4.1. The Contractor shall designate a Contractor Liaison (CL) for each installation. In locations where there are multiple installations within a geographical area, a single CL may coordinate Contractor resources for the region. The Installation Safety Manager or regional representative will consult with the CL during the development of course schedules and Task Orders to minimize conflicts and ensure the availability of required government and Contractor resources.
4.4.2. Courses may be scheduled during Government core working hours or on weekends when most students are available. Higher demand for courses may occur during summer riding season or when deployed units are returning to base. Training may be scheduled on weekends or beyond designated core working hours where improved weather conditions or extended daylight hours provide an advantage to the training delivered, or due to local availability of personnel, training ranges or other resources.
4.4.3. Training will not normally be conducted on Federal holidays, which include
4.4.4. The CLINs for training courses are specific regarding the number of attendees. Additionally, the Contractor shall follow the limits regarding class size and student to instructor ratios established in the
4.5. Record keeping and other documentation. The Contractor shall retain all training records (including student attendance rosters and written test results) for all courses conducted in accordance with the requirements of the specific curriculum used and provide those records to the Installation Safety Manager or regional representative. In addition to the regularly submitted reports below, copies of specific student records or aggregated data shall be provided in hard copy or electronic media on request of the Installation Safety Manager.
4.5.1. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer Representative the final rosters of each course conducted at the conclusion of each course and report the student outcomes as pass, fail, drop/incomplete and "no shows."
5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)
5.1. General. The delivery of courses shall involve the Contractor's use of Government facilities and property to include:
* Classroom or auditorium * Appropriate audio-visual equipment (computers, projectors, screens, and peripherals) * Training motorcycles * Training Ranges * Temporary work space, telephones, copy machines, and facsimile
5.2. Classrooms/Auditoriums Audio-Visual and Peripheral Equipment. The Installation Safety Manager will provide the Contractor access to the classroom or auditorium equipped to with audio-visual and peripheral equipment appropriate to the curriculum of each specific course.
5.3. Ranges and Other Training Areas. The
5.4. Training Motorcycles. The Government has Training Motorcycles available at each location for use in the BRC by student riders who do not own a motorcycle, students who may own a motorcycle, but whose state license/endorsement process requires the use of a training motorcycle, or for students who may own a motorcycle, but are TDY or otherwise do not have reasonable access to their motorcycle. Use of the motorcycles for other training (BRC-2, ARC course) requires approval of the Installation Safety Manager.
5.4.1. The Installation Safety Manager will determine, based on the students registered for each course, the appropriate number of training motorcycles to be used and will stage the motorcycles in a staging area near the range in advance of the course. The students scheduled to utilize training motorcycles will be identified on the course roster.
5.4.2. The Contractor shall be authorized to operate government-owned training motorcycles in the execution of training activities, to include demonstrations or other movement in the vicinity of the training range. 5.4.3. The
5.4.4. Training motorcycles may not be used for any other purpose or transportation other than operation to/from and on an approved motorcycle range or training site on board the installation. Contractor shall not permit any student to operate a training motorcycle outside of the range or staging area.
5.5. Other Vehicles and Equipment. The
6.0 QUALITY SURVEILLANCE & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
6.1. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The Government will conduct quality surveillance in accordance with a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Contractor performance will be measured against the specific standards and metrics identified in the QASP. The
6.2. The QASP will establish standards for evaluating the reports required under Section 4.5 of this PWS.
7.0 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
7.1 The Contractor shall establish separate pricing for each course listed in this solicitation inclusive of any travel required. 7.2. Occasional travel by Contractor Management may be required in support of meetings, presentations or other activities as identified by the COR. The cost of such travel by the Contractor shall not be authorized for reimbursement under this Contract.
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