Spill Field Response Team (FRT) Training Courses

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice

This RFI is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) to identify potential sources for contractor support for Spill Field Response Team (FRT) Training at the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN) in Norfolk, VA. This notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure. It aims to ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential businesses.

The contractor will provide environmental and emergency management courses as described in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This is a follow-on requirement to a previous contract.

The anticipated contract type is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm, Fixed-Price provisions. The anticipated period of performance is a 5-year ordering period, with a potential 6-month option to extend services.

Interested parties are requested to submit a Statement of Capabilities. Responses are due no later than 10:00 AM Norfolk, VA Local Time on March 2, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically via email and are limited to 6 pages.

Respondents should indicate their business size (based on NAICS code 611699). If there is sufficient interest from small businesses, the government will consider a small business set-aside. Small businesses interested in a set-aside should provide details on how they would comply with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting), including teaming arrangements and anticipated subcontracting percentages. Both large and small businesses should provide an expectation for small business utilization.

• Full business name

• CAGE code and DUNS Number

• Contact information (name, phone, email)

• Business size (based on NAICS code 611699)

• SAM.gov registration status

• Ownership (domestic/foreign)

• Relevant experience demonstrating ability to support the PWS requirements.

• All requests for further information must be in writing via email.

• Telephone requests will not be honored.

• Questions and answers will be posted as updates to the notice.

• This RFI is not a contract, RFP, or promise to contract. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred in response.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for providing instruction for the Field Response Team (FRT) courses to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. The goal is to train personnel in the safe use of oil spill response equipment and effective response techniques, ensuring readiness and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Course Offerings: The contractor shall provide in-person instruction for two types of courses: a 24-hour, 3-day FRT course and a 40-hour, 5-day FRT course.

• Training Content: Curricula will cover oil spill prevention, response procedures, containment and recovery techniques, shoreline protection, incident command systems, and relevant regulations (e.g., OPNAV M5090.1, MCO 5090.2, 29 CFR 1910.120).

• Instructional Methods: Training will include lectures, demonstrations, and on-water practical exercises (workshops). Emphasis is placed on hands-on application of spill response equipment.

• Locations: Training will be conducted at various government installations across CONUS and OCONUS, with specific locations to be determined by Task Orders.

• Deliverables: Contractor-provided learning materials, equipment, and methodologies to produce trained graduates. This includes student guides, lesson plans, and end-of-course evaluations.

• Class Size: Maximum of 40 students per class.

• Instructor Qualifications: Instructors must possess specific educational degrees, years of experience in emergency response management, and formal instructional experience, including teaching DoD or U.S. Coast Guard personnel.

• Student Performance: A minimum passing score of 70% on knowledge tests is required for course completion and certification.

• Reporting: Contractor must submit course completion reports, including attendance rosters and student critiques, within specified timeframes.

• Period: Not explicitly defined in PWS, but estimated class convenings are provided for a base year and four option years.

• Place: Various CONUS and OCONUS government installations. Primary sites are listed, but the government reserves the right to add locations.

• Accreditation: Contractor must adhere to potential American Council on Education (ACE) accreditation standards.

• Materials: Contractor is responsible for developing and providing high-quality course materials, including student guides and lesson plans. All materials become U.S. Government property.

• Equipment: Contractor must coordinate with sites for equipment verification and provide necessary cables/adapters for presentations. On-water exercise equipment must meet specified requirements.

• Security: All personnel must comply with DOD, DON, and local security instructions. Specific anti-terrorism training is required for instructors.

• Safety: Contractor must comply with all referenced safety instructions and immediately report safety-related problems.