3-Step Heavy Equipment Operator Training
ID: N4523A2543381600Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ba2afcaba81442bcb930ddf04fe0ceb5/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), intends to award a sole-source contract to Caterpillar for a comprehensive 3-Step Heavy Equipment Operator Training program. This training initiative aims to equip shipyard personnel with the necessary skills to operate heavy equipment during emergencies, consisting of an online controls/operations program, simulator training, and in-person hands-on classes, ultimately leading to Level 1 operator certification. The contract is crucial for enhancing emergency preparedness and ensuring that volunteers are adequately trained to support the emergency strike team. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by February 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, and should direct inquiries to Leatha Brown at leatha.a.brown4.civ@us.navy.mil or Angela Charpia at angela.m.charpia.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    A5 43381600 Performance Work Statement training_Final .pdf
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract aimed at training heavy equipment operators to serve on an emergency strike team at the shipyard. The contractor will provide a comprehensive three-part training program, including online operations training, simulator-based practice, and in-person hands-on classes, all designed to qualify shipyard personnel for operating heavy equipment during emergencies. The training will ensure volunteers have a foundational understanding of equipment controls and operations, leading to Level 1 operator certification. Key components include a phased training approach tailored to varying experience levels, a quality control program to ensure compliance with contract standards, and scheduled performance assessments, along with necessary government support such as facilities and utilities. The contract is set for one base year with two optional annual extensions and includes provisions for contractor reporting, security requirements, and materials ownership detailing that all produced documents will be government property. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to enhancing emergency preparedness through skill development.
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