USCG Tank Vessel Inspector Course
ID: 70z02325SCVC00002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57a40ee76c2e4629a0612e47864a36b0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative and technical support for the Tank Vessel Inspector Course (TVIC). The procurement involves conducting a five-day training course, which includes 1.5 days of instruction by the Coast Guard for up to 25 participants, aimed at enhancing inspector knowledge on tank vessel designs, operations, and compliance exam procedures. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to maritime safety through structured educational programs, with the contract structured as a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for a base period of 12 months and four additional 12-month options. Interested companies must submit their capabilities by April 10, 2025, and direct any questions to the contracting officer, Brenda Taylor, at Brenda.S.Taylor2@uscg.mil by April 4, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brenda S. Taylor
    (206) 815-0892
    Brenda.S.Taylor2@uscg.mil
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    Attachment 1 - PWS Draft - TVI Course.pdf
    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for contractor training support services related to the U.S. Coast Guard's Tank Vessel Inspector Course (TVIC). It details the objectives of providing specialized training to enhance inspector knowledge concerning tank vessel designs, operations, and compliance exam procedures for handling dangerous liquids. The IDIQ contract aims to secure training support over a five-year period, emphasizing allowing the contractor's facility to be within 25 miles of a major U.S. port. Training is structured as a five-day course, filled with specific objectives, covering topics such as inert gas systems, safety hazards, and regulatory compliance under international and domestic laws. The contractor is responsible for developing course materials, providing qualified instructors, ensuring an interactive learning environment, and evaluating student performance. Further, the PWS stipulates deliverables requirements, including course evaluations, progress reports, and teaching certificates for participants. The key personnel, compliance standards, and requirements for facilities and instructional support are explicitly outlined, ensuring that contractors provide comprehensive training per Coast Guard expectations. This contract demonstrates the government's commitment to enhancing maritime safety through well-structured educational initiatives.
    SSN 70Z02325SCVC00002.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors for a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on professional and management development training. The agency seeks administrative and technical support to conduct a five-day training course, including 1.5 days of instruction by the Coast Guard for up to 25 participants. The contract will have a base period of 12 months, with four additional 12-month options. Interested companies must provide their company name, address, UEI number, point of contact, business size relative to the NAICS Code 611430, and identify if they are a small business. They must respond by April 10, 2025, with questions directed to the contracting officer, Brenda Taylor, by April 4. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. The notice clarifies that this is for market research and not a solicitation for proposals, emphasizing that responses are voluntary and that failure to provide sufficient detail may impact consideration for future solicitations.
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