DLA Energy Confined Space Entry Training

This posting is updated to include Amendment 0001 to the solicitaiton, which specifies the locations for the training to be given. See attached Amendment 0001 and the updated PWS. Please return a signed copy of Amendment 0001 with your proposal.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is contracting for Confined Space Entry Training. The purpose of this requirement is to obtain Confined Space Training by a qualified instructor in accordance with the DLA Energy Confined Space Entry Program, 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Spaces, 1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances, and all other applicable requirements. Confined space training outlines the skills and protocols for safe entry to confined spaces. Hazards in a confined space often include harmful dust or gases, asphyxiation, submersion in liquids or free-flowing granular solids (for example, grain bins), electrocution, or entrapment.

Personnel from Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy are often required to enter and work in confined spaces in the performance of their duties. They are routinely required to enter petroleum storage tanks on maritime tankers and various spaces located at petroleum shore facilities such as pump rooms, tanks, geodesic domes, tank berms (dikes) etc. This training will provide the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for performing duties in a safe environment.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space Entry Standards for General Industry (CFR 29 1910.146) require agencies to provide confined space training if their employees will enter permit-required confined spaces.

DLA Energy requires the Contractor to travel to different geographic locations and hold three (3) day, (approximately 24 training hours), workshops at each location that encompass all facets of Confined Space Training as required. The Contractor will be required to hold approximately 3 classes during years 1, 3 and 5 of the contract periods and 10 classes during years 2 and 4. Each class will accommodate approximately 25 students.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Supplemental Years (Contract Years 1, 3, and 5). During these years the Contractor will be performing the Confined Space training classes at the following locations:

•(1 Class) European Region (Germany)

•(1 Class) Americas Region (Houston or Long Beach of Government’s choosing)

•(1 Class) Pacific Region (Korea, Japan, or Alaska of Government’s choosing)

Base Training Years (Contract Years 2 and 4). During these years the Contractor will be performing the Confined Space training classes at the following locations:

•(1 Class) Middle East Region (Bahrain)

•(2 Classes) European Region (Germany)

•(2 Classes) Pacific Region (Korea or Japan of Government’s choosing)

•(2 Classes) Pacific Region (Alaska)

•(2 Classes) Americas Region (Houston or Long Beach of Government’s choosing)

•(1 Class) DLA Headquarters (Fort Belvoir VA)