Sources Sought Notice – Motorcycle Safety, Drivers Improvement, and Specialized Vehicle Safety Courses

Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice

Posted Date: 25-MAR-14

Office Address: Department of the Navy; United States Marine Corps; MCB Camp Lejeune - RCO; PO Box 8368 MCB Camp Lejeune NC 28547-8368

Subject: Motorcycle Safety, Drivers Improvement, and Specialized Vehicle Safety Courses

Classification Code: U - Education & training services

Solicitation Number: M67001-14-R-0200

Contact: Monica Curley, Phone 9104512073, Email [email protected]

Setaside: N/AN/A

Place of Performance Country: US

Description: Department of the Navy

United States Marine Corps

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. Monica Curley MCIEAST Contracting Department, Bldg 1116 Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Email: [email protected] (910) 451-2073

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The Office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Safety Division (CMC SD) provides overall program management for all Marine Corps installations supporting Marine Corps and other personnel assigned to tenant commands of these installations. The traffic safety program objective is to establish and maintain motor vehicle driving skills, habits and behavior to reduce injuries and fatalities that negatively impact military readiness.

2.0 SCOPE

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: 01 September 2014 - 31 March 2015 Option One: 01 April 2015 - 31 March 2016 Option Two: 01 April 2016 - 31 March 2017 Option Three: 01 April 2017 - 31 March 2018 Option Four: 01 April 2018 - 31 March 2019

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Pricing and Availability. The Contractor shall offer the training identified in Paragraph 4.2 at Marine Corps installations identified below:

Marine Corps Base Quantico VA Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune NC Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point NC Marine Corps Air Station New River NC Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort SC Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany GA Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island FL NAS/JRB New Orleans LA (Supports MARFORRES) Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton CA Marine Corps Air Station Miramar CA Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms CA Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport CA Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow CA Marine Corps Air Station Yuma AZ Marine Corps Base Hawaii

4.2 Courses. The following training courses are required. The courses listed must be certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Instructors must be currently certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or have current qualifications specified by the owner of the curriculum taught to deliver the training listed. The Contractor shall provide the instructional material to each student as required by the specific curriculum for each course conducted. Courses are divided into the following groups:

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 Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)-certified RiderCoaches can conduct MSF RiderCourses.

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 Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)-certified RiderCoaches can conduct MSF RiderCourses.

Driver Improvement Course Driver Improvement courses meet the requirements of Department of Defense Instruction 6055.04 to instruct all service members under the age of 26 in basic automobile driving safety, or to provide remedial training to service members who have been identified through driving history, citations or accidents as requiring improvement.

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. One-half Day Specialty Vehicle Institute of America All-Terrain Vehicle Rider Course - The ATV Rider Course is a specialized course on basic ATV safety techniques with hands-on exercises covering starting and stopping, turning (both gradual and quick), negotiating hills, emergency stopping and swerving, and riding over obstacles. Particular emphasis is placed on the safety implications relating to each lesson. The course also covers protective gear, environmental concerns and local laws. ATV training is required by Marine Corps Order 5100.19F for all military personnel who operate ATVs and similar utility vehicles in the performance of their duties. It is also required for service members who use recreational ATVs.

4.2.8. One-day Motorcycle Safety Foundation Dirt Bike School (DBS) - DBS is a specialized course focused on learning to ride a dirt bike. Many of the skills taught in this course are transferrable to operation of motorcycles in general.

4.3 Timing and Delivery. Marine Corps Installations will issue Task Orders for training throughout the period of performance. In locations where there are multiple installations within a geographical area, Task Orders may be issued on a regional basis. The Contractor shall provide training in the quantities and at the locations specified by the individual Task Orders that will be issued against the anticipated contract.

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 New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

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 Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum requirements. The Installation Safety Manager or regional representative is responsible for directing the appropriate number of students to the training location. Upon taking attendance, the Contractor shall immediately report any discrepancies between the roster provided and the students presenting for the course to the Contracting Officer Representative.

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 Marine Corps shall provide the Contractor with access to motorcycle training ranges, where available, to support scheduled training. The Government is responsible for range upkeep, including surface condition, weed/debris removal, and marking, and for obtaining and maintaining certifications that may be required. The Contractor shall inspect ranges in advance of scheduled training in order to provide sufficient time for correction of any deficiencies.

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 Marine Corps is responsible for all necessary maintenance, fuel, oil and other operating expense related to the training motorcycles. The Contractor shall exercise due care and diligence in the operation and use of the training motorcycles, and refer any observed deficiencies to the Installation Safety Manager. Contractors may perform minor adjustments, refueling and checking of fluids, tire pressure and other tasks associated with normal use and safe operation of the training motorcycles during training.

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 Marine Corps may have other training aids, vehicles, simulators, ATVs and/or other equipment at some installations. The use of such equipment by the Contractor is permitted to the extent necessary to provide or support the training courses listed in Paragraph 4.2 of this PWS, and provided such use does not incur increase in cost to the Government. Applicable provisions of Section 5.4 for training motorcycles may be applied to the Contractor's use of other vehicles or equipment subject to local requirements provided by the Installation Safety Manager.

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 Marine Corps will establish respective quality assurance surveillance plans to track timeliness of training delivered and identify training backlogs.

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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