U--DOI DAM OPERATOR TRAINING
ID: 140R8125Q0012Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONDENVER FED CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e5480691ae05433384381a196e481143/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior (DOI), specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking qualified small businesses to develop and deliver a comprehensive Dam Operator Training Course aimed at enhancing dam safety across its facilities. The training is crucial due to recent personnel turnover and the significant safety responsibilities held by dam operators, who are essential for the routine inspection and monitoring of over 1,700 dams managed by DOI. The selected contractor will be responsible for creating DOI-specific training materials, conducting a minimum of two in-person training sessions in the first year and three in subsequent years, and ensuring compliance with government directives throughout the five-year contract period from March 2025 to March 2030. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements and responses to specific questions by November 29, 2024, to Connieann Tudela-Kately at ctudelakately@usbr.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tudela-Kately, Connieann
    (303) 445-2537
    ctudelakately@usbr.gov
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    PWS-DOI_Dam_Operator_Training_1.pdf
    The Department of the Interior (DOI) intends to contract a qualified entity to design and deliver a comprehensive Dam Operator Training Course aimed at ensuring effective dam safety across its numerous facilities. The training is essential due to the recent turnover of personnel and the critical safety responsibilities dam operators hold. The contractor will be responsible for developing DOI-specific course content, which includes training materials focused on dam safety fundamentals, inspection techniques, and emergency procedures, tailored for non-technical personnel. Over the five-year contract period from March 2025 to March 2030, the contractor must conduct a minimum of two in-person trainings per year in the first fiscal year, increasing to three in subsequent years, with options for additional sessions. The program includes both classroom instruction and field-based practical experiences to enhance learning. Logistics for these trainings—including locations, safety assessments, and resources—will be coordinated with DOI staff. Key deliverables involve providing course outlines, conducting training sessions, and performing feedback sessions for continuous improvement. All training materials developed will become government property. The document emphasizes the need for experienced trainers in dam safety and outlines the responsibilities of the contractor in relation to project management and compliance with government directives.
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