The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for conducting Incident Command System (ICS) and Oil & Hazardous Substance Tabletop Exercise (OHSTTX) training courses for Navy personnel. The contractor is responsible for providing instructional services, adhering to specific educational and accreditation standards, and utilizing diverse teaching methods. It emphasizes a structured approach to course delivery, including detailed outlines, prerequisites, and assessment criteria, such as a minimum passing score of 75% on comprehensive knowledge tests.
The training aims to enhance emergency response readiness through a curriculum focusing on the management of various incidents while complying with federal and local regulations. The contractor must ensure adequate instructional staff, maintain a conducive learning environment, and produce educational materials that reflect high professional standards.
Additionally, the contractor is accountable for safety, security, and administrative logistics during course implementation. The government retains oversight and reserves the right to evaluate contractor performance, ensuring quality and effectiveness in training delivery. Overall, this document establishes a framework for a collaborative, results-oriented educational initiative designed to enhance operational proficiency among military responders.
The announcement serves as a Sources Sought notice by the Naval Supply Center Norfolk, seeking qualified sources for a contract to provide Incident Command System (ICS) and Oil & Hazardous Substance Tabletop Exercise (OHSTTX) training for the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center. It clarifies that this is not a solicitation for proposals and does not indicate any commitment by the government. Interested entities must respond with specific information, including company details, business size, an active SAM.GOV registration, capability statements with past performance, and any potential issues that may affect the project. The anticipated NAICS code is 611430, with a small business size standard of $15 million. The government is evaluating the procurement strategy, including potential small business set-asides, and encourages applicants to detail compliance strategies, teaming arrangements, and past experience. All submissions must be emailed by January 23, 2025. This announcement highlights the government's intent to gauge interest and capability among contractors for planning purposes.