PWS SMB Instructors CY 26 DRAFT.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Special Missions Branch Instructors

1.0 General

III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) is headquartered on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan and is a subordinate element to III MEF G3 (Operations). EOTG’s mission is to train deploying Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) and other designated forces in select specialized individual and collective tasks and evaluate their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the geographic combatant commanders. Historically undermanned, EOTG requires contracting of instructors to serve along side active duty personnel to provide subject matter expertise through the planning and execution of training courses and exercises. These roles primarily reside within the Special Missions Branch (SMB) and involve training and evaluation of reconnaissance community mission essential tasks.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. Provide relevant and realistic specialized individual skills and collective unit training to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), MRF enablers, reconnaissance and surveillance teams, and snipers assigned to III MEF, the 31st MEU, and 3d Marine Division forces in support of III MEF EOTG.

Contractors will provide classroom and practical application instruction for Close Quarters Tactics (CQT), Multi- Domain Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S), opposed Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), and Urban/Aerial Sniping. Contractors will provide subject matter expertise, planning, and position safety officer support to Realistic Urban Training Exercise (RUTEX), Certification Exercise (CERTEX), and Interoperability Exercise (INTEROP).

1.2. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: 01 Feb 2026 -31 Jan 2027 Option Year 1: 01 Feb 2027 -31 Jan 2028 Option Year 2: 01 Feb 2028 -31 Jan 2029 Option Year 3: 01 Feb 2029 -31 Jan 2030 Option Year 4: 01 Feb 2030 -31 Jan 2031

1.2.1. Federal Holidays. The contractor will normally not be required to provide services on federal holidays unless it falls over a pre-planned exercise or course event. In these instances, EOTG will allow a make-up federal holiday observance.

* When a federal holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday by the U.S.

government. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a holiday.

In addition to these federal holidays, if the President of the United States issues an executive order closing the federal government, that date shall also be considered a recognized federal holiday (Reference Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and 5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statues

Federal Holiday Occurrence New Year’s Day 1 January*

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday of January President’s Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day last Monday of May

Juneteenth 19 June* Independence Day 4 July*

Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11 November*

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25 December* insofar as they relate to the pay and leave of employees of the United States).

1.2.2. Typhoon Conditions. Japan-based military installations close when Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1C (TCCOR 1C or TC-1C) is declared by Military Weather Station authorities. The Contractor will be required to depart military bases, remain indoors, and monitor radio/television to determine when the TCCOR changes to TCCOR SW (Storm Watch) or TCCOR AC (All Clear). When TCCOR SW is declared by Military Weather Station authorities, the Contractor shall restart the service within 2 hours. If that occurs after normal business hours, services shall begin the next normal workday.

2.0 Place of Performance and Hours of Work. The Contractor will be required to work at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Training sites for courses, ranges, and field duty will be designated by the Government and include most DoD/military training facilities on Okinawa, Guam, and Hawaii. Additional Realistic Military Training (RMT) Environments off DoD installations may also be utilized. Refer to Section 7 for a detailed breakdown of travel locations. Normal hours of operation are based on training cycles and course schedules. There will be occasions when contractors shall be required to exceed a normal 40 hour work week. In order to support a high operational tempo, the Government reserves the right to schedule training and contractor support on weekends, federal holidays, and at night. In these instances, contractors may plan days off in sequence with training phases and events.

3.0 Scope of Work and Objective.

3.1. The contractor shall provide an On-Site Program Manager/Operations Chief who presides over and directs all on-site administrative functions for contractor operations, ensuring that daily processes align seamlessly with overarching contract requirements. They will be the lead in design, ongoing development, and continuous refinement of course content, guaranteeing that training materials remain current and effectively support the needs of the contracting and USMC staff. Additionally, this role oversees recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives aimed at developing and sustaining the requisite level contracting team that meets established standards of excellence. The On-Site Manager also serves as the primary liaison between the contracting personnel and senior leadership while driving continuous process improvements to elevate overall performance and team capability.

3.2. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of (1) instructor lead the Advanced R&S Course, (1) instructor lead the CQT & VBSS Courses, (1) instructor lead the Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course (MDRC), and (1) instructor lead the Advanced Sniper Course. These course leaders are responsible for their respective course designs and continually refine the training curriculum to ensure it meets mission objectives to keep the material current, accurate, and aligned with evolving tactical requirements. Course leads will also evaluate and integrate new training methodologies and technologies to enhance course effectiveness. Beyond curriculum maintenance and development, the course leads manage operational and logistical support by overseeing scheduling, resource allocation, and the coordination necessary for seamless course execution, adapting strategies as required to resolve challenges and maintain training excellence. These positions report directly to the Program Manager/Operations Chief and are responsible for synchronizing training to fit USMC Training and Education Command (TECOM) standards relating to instruction and presentation of a formal Marine Corps Program of Instruction (POI).

3.3. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of (2) assistant tactics instructors to assist in the CQT, VBSS, R&S, and Adv R&S Courses.

3.4. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of (1) lead instructor and (1) assistant instructor to provide Medical Training Branch (MTB) support for the conduct of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course, Prolonged Field care training, Enroute Care training, Valkyrie training, and exercise support for Special Missions Branch and

EOTG.

3.5. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of (2) assistant R&S instructors to provide SME support specifically towards the Advanced R&S training continuum / PTP as required. As requested, plan, coordinate, and provide instruction in the following areas: Titles, Authorities, and Permissions, U.S. embassy and U.S. country Team operations, Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, Competition Recon / Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) / Advanced Force Operations (AFO), Threat Awareness & Mitigation Measures for Competition/non-Joint Operating Area (JOA) Environments, Advanced Communication & Digital force Protection, Reconnaissance Survey

Reports, Multi-Disciplined Teaming, sUAS / First Person View (FPV) Drone Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Recon Survey Support Capability). These positions report directly to the Program Manager/Operations Chief and are responsible for synchronizing training to fit USMC TECOM standards relating to instruction and presentation of a formal POI.

3.6. The contractor shall provide SMEs with the qualifications and experience outlined in paragraph 5 to provide instructional services as well as exercise and training support through the execution of site surveys, and provide instruction during annual sustainment/proficiency training evolutions, course content review boards, and all other specialized training support services outlined in the contract. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for providing support during the initial, mid, and final planning conferences for exercises and training events as required.

3.7. Instructor Requirement Areas include: Specialized Limited Scale Raids, Advanced Sniping, R&S, OPE, and VBSS. Technical requirements for instructors specific to each of these requirement areas is listed in paragraph 5.

3.8. The Contractor will be responsible for the planning, coordination, instruction and execution of the following courses: CQTC, VBSS, Advanced Sniper, MDRC, Advanced R&S, and TCCC.

3.9. The Contractor shall provide planning, coordination, and instruction to 3d Reconnaissance Battalion in the following subject areas: Close Quarters Tactics, Specialized Limited Scale Raid Planning and Execution, Reconnaissance and Surveillance, Competition Reconnaissance & Surveillance, Advanced Communication, Advanced Photography, and Personal Security as indicated in the SMB Training, Exercise, and Employment Plan

(TEEP).

3.10. The Contractor shall assist in planning, coordination, and evaluation of the following MEU Exercises:

RUTEX, CERTEX, and INTEROP, and Inter-organizational Coordination Exercise (ICEX). All training and evaluation will be in accordance with the Marine Corps POI and Training and Requirements (T&R) training standards established in the publications and references which are listed in paragraph 12.0. The references will be provided to the contractor upon request.

3.11. Attend Course Content Review Boards as requested by Special Missions Branch OIC to provide subject matter expertise and advisory functions to the course chiefs/Officer in Charge (OIC).

3.12. The contractor shall provide instruction and support to Medical Training Branch. Contractor is required to deliver and evaluate tactical medical training aligned with the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Marine Corps Combat Development Command guidelines. Training will incorporate advanced medical instruction, Valkyrie simulations, prolonged casualty care, and combat trauma field assessments.

3.13. The contracted medical personnel will be required to attend planning conferences to verify the medical support capability at each location and develop medical support concepts specific to the requirements in each training evolution and exercise.

3.14. The contractor will be prepared to utilize and maintain proficiency on the following military gear: M4 carbine or Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) service weapon, Close Quarters Battle Pistol (CQBP), and any basic lifesaving medical gear in a standard issue medical bag or individual first aid kit.

4.0 Courses and Events. The contractor shall provide the requisite instructors to deliver a program of instruction that includes detailed classroom and practical application instruction, as well as close evaluation of the students on an individual basis during the conduct of each of the following courses:

4.1. III MEF EOTG Close Quarters Training Course (CQTC): The course focuses on close quarters tactics and the integration of R&S and sniper initiated assaults. The course includes advanced marksmanship training with the M27 RWK (Recon Weapons Kit) and the CQBP. Employment of dynamic entry techniques, securing various objectives, detailed planning and execution of movement to and from objectives, and discriminative target engagements are also learned during this course. Field firing exercises and tactical decision-making exercises with live ammunition and Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) are used extensively to reinforce classroom instruction. This course provides training in TCCC, advanced trauma techniques, confined space extrication, hoist operations, mass casualty triage, and remote prolonged field care to the Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen (SARC) that participate in the course. Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) is also a CQT skillset that may be taught in, or separate from the course at large.

4.2. III EOTG Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Course (VBSS). The course focuses on close quarters battle tactics as they apply to maritime interception operations (MIO). The VBSS course consists of MIO familiarization and performance-orientated instruction that relate precisely to VBSS operations during daylight and reduced visibility. The course builds upon the proficiency and qualifications obtained during CQTC and Security Element course, and applies the task proficiency to a confined, maritime environment. The focus of instruction and practical application includes multiple insertion methods (Helicopter Assault Force (HAF), Boat Assault Force (BAF), and Combined HAF/BAF), external entry, personnel processing, and tactical withdrawal. Realistic tactical scenarios are employed throughout the practical applications and performance evaluations to simulate situations the MRF may encounter if tasked with a VBSS operation. This course is part of the VBSS continuum that requires all students to complete CQTC as a pre-requisite to beginning this training. As such, all instructors must have through knowledge and experience in CQT as outlined in paragraph 4.1. This course provides training in TCCC, advanced trauma techniques, confined space extrication, hoist operations, and mass casualty triage to the SARCs that participate in the course.

4.3. III EOTG Advanced Sniper Course (ASC). This course focuses on advanced sniping and combat marksmanship in urban terrain and aerial platforms. The course includes advanced combat marksmanship at known and unknown distances during daylight, low light, and darkness with the M22 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR), M40 A3/A5, Mk13, M110 SASS, M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR), and the M4 and CQBP. Instruction in precision shooting includes basic field firing techniques, target engagement in a built up area, night fire with the aid of night optics, position shooting, ballistic classes, immediate action drills, and aerial shooting from a helicopter platform. Students receive instruction on sniping during Situational Training Exercises (STX) in support of MEU training exercises.

4.4. III EOTG Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course (MDRC). This course focuses on training Reconnaissance Marines and designated enablers (such as Radio Reconnaissance) in conducting multi-domain reconnaissance and surveillance activities in a peer threat environment. Students will be trained in skills involving Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB), special insert and extraction techniques, advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques, enabler integration, urban area considerations, battlespace shaping, reporting and survey generation, advanced photography, awareness/mindset, evasion and recovery, target site analysis, characteristics of a raid force, maritime domain awareness, joint reception, staging, onward movement, and integration (JRSO&I), naval integration, joint/inter-agency interoperability, precision navigation, trauma management, Surveillance And Reconnaissance Coordination Center (SARCC) operations, confirmation briefs, Marine Corps Planning Process/Rapid Response Planning Process (MCPP/R2P2), as well as studies into the 31st MEU area of operations.

This course also covers advanced trauma techniques, hoist operations, mass casualty triage, and remote prolonged field care for the SARCs that attend the course.

4.5. III EOTG Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course (ARSC). This course encompasses a collective training continuum / pre-deployment training plan (PTP) producing units of action capable of conducting overt reconnaissance and OPE support tasks within non-joint operating areas during competition and crisis. The information produced by these units of action validates planning assumptions and information requirements related to campaign and contingency plans, thereby aiding a commander’s ability to make informed decisions. This knowledge of the potential future operating area also facilitates future planning, increases situational awareness, and reduces the risks for follow-on operations. The PTP focuses on training Reconnaissance Marines but also provides a venue to train and validate Multi-Disciplined Teaming (MDT) capabilities by integrating Counter- Intelligence/Human Intelligence Marines (CI/HUMINT), Radio Reconnaissance and Signals Intelligence Marines (SIGINT), and other collection and intelligence specialties as applicable. The PTP is administered via classroom instruction and practical application events conducted on Camp Hansen and U.S. bases throughout Okinawa, as well as Continental United States (CONUS) based periods of instruction, practical application, and exercise scenarios set in realistic military training (RMT) environments. This PTP is delivered through a progressive training continuum with five distinct course phases. Framing and Foundations; Advanced Communications & Digital Force Protection

Phase; Recon Surveys Phase; Advanced R&S RMT Phase (CONUS); Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX)

(CONUS).

4.6. III MEF EOTG Medical Training Branch TCCC Course. This curriculum is inclusive of several courses that provide tiered medical readiness training, certification, and sustainment of tactical medicine in direct support of III MEF and its subordinate commands. TCCC – All Service Member (ASM): Familiarizes military personnel with TCCC concepts and basic lifesaving skills to ensure they are adequately prepared to render medical aid to a trauma casualty. TCCC – Combat Life Saver (CLS): Advanced TCCC concepts for non-medical personnel that encompass tactical trauma assessment, bleeding control interventions, airway and respiratory management, rescue drag / carry, prevention and treatment of shock, burns, eye injury, splints, pain management, critical communication, and medical documentation practices. TCCC – Combat Medic / Corpsman (CMC): Equips CMCs with the knowledge, skills, and ability to provide more advanced prehospital casualty care than lower tiers. TCCC-CMC encompasses rapid casualty assessment, lifesaving medical skills, critical communication, and medical documentation techniques. TCCC – Train the Trainer (TTT): Educates and evaluates prospective CLS trainers in the skills necessary to provide quality high-level training to non-medical personnel. They must be qualified to provide medical care at or higher than the level of care they wish to train others in. TCCC-TTT will evaluate the trainer in: presentation and use of lesson plan, questioning, facilitation, laboratory/practical skills, instructor/learner interaction, instructor traits, and personal characteristics. TCCC – Combat Paramedic / Provider (CPP): Designed for advanced providers who are expected to provide the most sophisticated care to keep wounded service members alive and get them to definitive care. Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC): Training on how to provide patient care for extended periods of time when evacuation or mission requirement surpass available capabilities and/or capacity to provide that care. En Route Care (ERC): Training for the military aeromedical mission designed to transport patient to a higher level of care. Valkyrie: Fresh whole blood transfusion training and practical application.

4.7. III MEF EOTG Exercise Planning Events. Prior to the execution of off island exercises there will be three planning events that take place: Initial Planning Conference (IPC), Midterm Planning Conference (MPC) and Final Planning Conference (FPC). Each planning conference will take place roughly 120, 60 and 30 days respectively prior to the beginning of the exercise and last roughly five working days (not including travel days). The expectation for the contractor support of these events are to have a physical presence, participate in meetings with adjacent units/ agencies, be on time, express a professional demeanor to include dress, aid in developing a plan of execution, and identify points of friction.

5.0 Technical Requirements (Description of Work / Tasks)

5.1. General Qualifications/Experience. All contractors under the performance of this contract shall possess the skills and qualifications delineated below:

5.1.1. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

5.1.2. Have and maintain a Secret Clearance

5.1.3. United States citizen

5.1.4. Knowledge of common commercial computer applications (e.g. Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc) to produce a variety of documents, charts, graphs, and briefing materials and devices/equipment (tablets, smartphones, etc) to present and execute training.

5.1.5. Be current in Basic First Aid and possess a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

5.1.6. Be physically capable of performing all tasks specified in this PWS.

5.1.7. Honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces, if applicable.

5.2. General Performance Requirements. All contractors under the performance of this contract shall possess the ability to meet the requirements below:

5.2.1. Must be able to pass the United State Marine Corps and Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Range Safety Officer Curriculum within 60 days of arrival.

5.2.2. Be able to maintain military customs and courtesies, possess a knowledge and familiarity with the organization and hierarchy of the United States Marine Corps, military rank/grade structure, knowledge of Marine Corps and military terminology, and shipboard environments.

5.2.3. Perform preventative maintenance on weapons, optics, and other government equipment utilized during training and instruction.

5.2.4. Perform administrative duties which include, but are not limited to creating presentations, corresponding with military and civilian personnel via email, and attending staff meetings and briefings.

5.2.5. Deliver lecture and hands-on training for military students in classroom and field environments through use of course materials.

5.2.6. Able to obtain a contractor’s common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR).

5.2.7. The Contractor will be required to qualify with weapon systems taught in accordance with prescribed POI standards. All assigned weapons-based instructors will re-qualify / conduct proficiency training on the courses of fire and with the type of weapons they instruct.

5.2.8. For non-weapons based courses, instructors will be required to demonstrate proficiency and knowledge on the use of designated equipment in support of their respective course (i.e. surveillance equipment and medical gear).

5.3. Specific Requirements/Experience. Paragraphs 5.3 through 5.13 list minimum qualifications and experience for each specific contract requirement. In addition to the specific items listed in the following paragraphs, the contractor shall meet the general qualifications and requirements listed above in Paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2.

5.4. Program Manager/Operations Chief

5.4.1. Combat Veteran and minimum of (15) years honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.4.2. Graduate of USMC Training Command Curriculum Developer/Design Learning Experience Course and familiarity with the validation of formal Program of Instruction through the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS).

5.4.3. Must have experience with DoD military medical operations and credentialing requirements in order to effectively synchronize medical training support functions across all EOTG branches.

5.4.4. Must have a current Top Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of arrival at job site.

5.4.5. Deep familiarity with USMC Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations, including the integration of air, ground, logistics, and command elements as outlined in official Marine Corps publications (e.g., MCRP, MCWP) to ensure cohesive, adaptable force readiness.

5.4.6. Must possess an in-depth understanding of the phased "crawl, walk, run" training model that prepares the MEU through progressive stages from individual and small-unit tactics (e.g., amphibious operations, raids, urban operations) to integrated, battalion-level combined arms exercises ensuring rapid mission certification.

5.4.7. Demonstrates proven knowledge in standardizing and synchronizing training methodologies across multiple elements (ground, aviation, logistics), emphasizing safety protocols, risk management, and compliance with performance standards to guarantee operational agility and interoperability before deployment.

5.4.8. Demonstrates proven experience and knowledge in the full spectrum of skillsets and requirement areas for all SMB Courses.

5.5. Close Quarters Combat/VBSS Lead Instructor

5.5.1. Combat Veteran.

5.5.2. Minimum of (15) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces

5.5.3. No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying close quarters combat techniques

5.5.4. Must have held the 0321 (USMC)/0370 (USMC)/0372

(USMC)/18B(USA)/18F(USA)/18D(USA)/18E(USA)/18Z (USA) military occupational specialty, or military service or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent

5.5.5. Graduate of Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Close Quarters Tactics Course, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation Course, or Master Assaulter’s Course

5.5.6. Graduate of Methods of Entry Course (USMC), Master Breachers Course, or equivalent as determined by the contracting officer representative (COR).

5.5.7. Graduate of basic and/or senior instructors course (USMC), service equivalent as determined by the COR, or previous experience as an instructor teaching these specific skill sets.

5.5.8. Served as a close quarters combat instructor within Special Mission/Training Branch at an Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group (USMC), Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation Course, Master Assaulters Course, or military service or civilian equivalent course.

5.5.9. Graduate of Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Course, Special Operations VBSS Course, or NATO equivalent.

5.6. Advanced Sniper Lead Instructor

5.6.1. Combat veteran.

5.6.2. Must have been a Marine Corps Scout Sniper or Special Operations Forces Sniper or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

5.6.3. Must have served as a Sniper Instructor at Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Urban Sniper Course, Special Operation Forces Sniper Course, the Basic Sniper Course (USMC), or Marine Special Operations Command Advanced Sniper Course, or equivalent course.

5.6.4. Must have been qualified in Aerial Sniper employment and subsequently served as an instructor at Expeditionary Operations Training Group’s Aerial Sniper Course or equivalent.

5.6.5. Experience with high angle and aerial shooting as it applies to Specialized Limited Scale Raids and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure.

5.6.6. Advanced knowledge of ballistics and loophole formulas.

5.7. Reconnaissance and Surveillance Lead Instructor

5.7.1. Combat veteran.

5.7.2. Minimum of (15) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.7.3. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques in an urban environment.

5.7.4. Must have possessed the 0321/0370/0372/18B/18F/18D/18E/18Z MOS.

5.7.5. Must have served within a SOCOM Advanced Force Operations Troop.

5.7.6. Must have experience conducting steady state operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments requiring coordination with the US embassy.

5.7.7. Graduate of basic and/or senior instructors course (USMC), service equivalent as determined by the COR, or previous experience as an instructor teaching these specific skill sets.

5.8. Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance Lead Instructor

5.8.1. Combat Veteran.

5.8.2. Minimum (15) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.8.3. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques in non-JOA/competition environment.

5.8.4. Must have a general understanding and awareness of the full spectrum of OPE and related sensitive activities.

5.8.5. Must have possessed the 0321/0307/0370/0372/18A/180A/18B/18C/18F/18D/18E/18Z MOS.

5.8.6. Must have experience conducting competition reconnaissance, OPE, and/or AFO.

5.8.7. Must have experience conducting steady-state operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments requiring coordination with the U.S. Embassy Country Team.

5.8.8. Must be a graduate of an Advanced Reconnaissance & Surveillance Course, Advanced Special Operations Training Course (ASOTC), or similar service equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.8.9. Must be a graduate of the Marine Special Operations Forces Technical Surveillance Course, Advanced Technical Surveillance Course, Physical Surveillance Course, or similar service equivalent as determined by the

COR.

5.8.10. Must have a current Top Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of arrival at job site.

5.8.11. Prefer graduates of an operative training course, and/or experience in special reconnaissance units, special mission units, or similar service equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.8.12. Prefer ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of a USMC Recon Bn’s organization, structure, and mission.

5.8.13. Must be a graduate of a formal school instructor course, basic or senior instructor course, or similar service equivalent as determined by the COR, and/or have experience as an instructor teaching skill sets specific to the Advanced R&S Training Continuum/PTP.

5.9. Medical Lead Instructor

5.9.1. Combat Veteran.

5.9.2. Minimum of (10) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.9.3. Recency of experience: No more than (2) years removed from active duty or medical practice assignment teaching or applying medicine.

5.9.4. Must have possessed any one of the following military occupational specialties: 18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant), 1T2X1 (Air Force Pararescue), L02A Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman assigned to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF), or any other service or civilian equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.9.5. Current National Registry EMT or Paramedic certification and ability to maintain currency throughout the performance.

5.9.6. Demonstrates proven capability to access, evaluate, and rapidly incorporate the most recent medical advances, research findings, and tactical medical guidelines into their curriculum, ensuring that the training provided reflects cutting-edge practices rather than outdated protocols. This capability is essential for maintaining a world-class medical training program that prepares students for current operational realities.

5.10. Assistant Tactics Instructors (x2)

5.10.1. Combat veteran.

5.10.2. Minimum of (10) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.10.3. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance community skillsets.

5.10.4. Must have possessed the 0321/0370/0372/18B/18C/18F/18D/18E/18Z MOS.

5.10.5. Must be a graduate of Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Close Quarters Tactics Course, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation Course, or Master Assaulter’s Course.

5.10.6. Must have been a Marine Corps Scout Sniper or Special Operations Forces Sniper or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

5.10.7. Graduate of Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Course, Special Operations VBSS Course, or NATO equivalent.

5.11. Assistant Medical Instructor

5.11.1. Minimum of (10) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces, or civilian equivalent.

5.11.2. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or medical practice assignment teaching or applying medicine.

5.11.3. Must have possessed any one of the following military occupational specialties: 68W (Army Combat Medic), 68W (Army Combat Medic), 18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant), 1T2X1 (Air Force Pararescue), Navy Corpsman assigned to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF), L02A Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman, or any other service or civilian equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.11.4. Current National Registry EMT or Paramedic certification and ability to maintain currency throughout the performance.

5.11.5. Demonstrates proven capability to access, evaluate, and rapidly incorporate the most recent medical advances, research findings, and tactical medical guidelines into their curriculum, ensuring that the training provided reflects cutting-edge practices rather than outdated protocols. This capability is essential for maintaining a world-class medical training program that prepares students for current operational realities.

5.11.6. Familiarity or training with class VIII supply ordering and management.

5.12. Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance SME Instructor (Surge 1)

5.12.1. Minimum of (15) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.12.2. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques in an urban environment.

5.12.3. Must have a general understanding and awareness of the full spectrum of OPE and related sensitive activities.

5.12.4. Must have possessed the 0321/0307/0370/0372/18B/18F/18D/18E/18Z MOS, DOS, or other agency equivalent.

5.12.5. Must have a current Top Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of arrival at job site.

5.12.6. Must have thorough understanding of relevant Titles, Authorities, and Permissions with the ability to articulate concepts to a non-technical audience.

5.12.7. Must have experience conducting competition reconnaissance, OPE, and/or AFO.

5.12.8. Must have experience conducting steady-state operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments requiring coordination with the U.S. Embassy Country Team.

5.12.9. Must be a graduate of an Advanced Reconnaissance & Surveillance Course, Advanced Special Operations Training Course (ASOTC), or similar service equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.12.10. Must be a graduate of the Marine Special Operations Forces Technical Surveillance Course, Advanced Technical Surveillance Course, Physical Surveillance course, or similar equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.12.11. Must be a graduate of the Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures Course or similar service equivalent as determined by the COR.

5.12.12. Must be able to demonstrate a high-level competence of Ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and poses the ability to articulate concepts to a non-technical audience.

5.12.13. Must demonstrate competence with the instruction and use of small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) / FPV drones associated to competition reconnaissance, OPE and crisis/conflict transition capability requirements.

5.12.14. Must have experience conducting real-world physical surveillance operations.

5.12.15. Must have experience conducting real-world technical surveillance operations.

5.13. Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance SME Instructor (Surge 2)

5.13.1. Minimum of (15) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.

5.13.2. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques in an urban environment.

5.13.3. Must have a general understanding and awareness of the full spectrum of OPE and related sensitive activities.

5.13.4. Must have experience working with or is a former member of an SDO/DATT, RSO, or U.S. Embassy Country Team relevant to this training continuum.

5.13.5. Must have a current Top Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of arrival at job site.

5.13.6. Must have thorough understanding of relevant Titles, Authorities, and Permissions with the ability to articulate concepts to a non-technical audience.

5.13.7. Must have experience conducting competition reconnaissance, OPE, and/or AFO.

5.13.8. Must have experience conducting steady-state operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments requiring coordination with the U.S. Embassy Country Team.

6.0 Delivery or Deliverables

6.1. (Contract Data Requirements List – CDRL).

CDRL Title Description

Administrative Course Materials

Lesson File and associated media

A lesson file is a consolidated file containing all of the material required to teach a period of instruction on a specific topic. This includes the lesson plan, class media, and Program of Instruction requirements to include resources, time, and instructor/student ratios.

After Action Report

A report generated following the execution of a course that describes key course data, summary of training and support, outputs, lessons learned, and recommendations for the next iteration.

Course Critique

A questionnaire given to the students that offers a mechanism for feedback on the course to include level of instruction, appropriate use of time, instructor professionalism and knowledge, and training objective feedback.

Storyboard A document that uses photographs from training to highlight key accomplishments and initiatives that is meant to enhance

Planning Documents

CONOPs

A Concept of Operations is a succinct document that communicates the overarching plan for an operation that textually and graphically depicts the mission, task organization, phasing, timeline, training objectives, and key support requirements.

Confirmation Briefs

A brief that communicates the detailed plan for a training event or evolution, to be delivered to higher headquarters for approval. This often includes CONOP, participants, calendar, detailed description for each event, safety plan, medical plan, administration, communication, and logistics.

Trip Reports

A report generated following a planning event or conference that communicates the highlights and coordination conducted in order to inform higher headquarters and document progress.

Training Support Requests

A detailed request submitted to high headquarters that outlines any internal and external support request that is required for training. This includes aviation, logistics, communication, supplies, personnel, medical coverage, weapons, equipment, and training aides.

6.2. Meetings and Status Reports. The Contractor may be required to attend weekly operations meetings and periodic meetings/briefs related to their contract requirements such as: confirmation briefs, course coordination meetings, course review meetings, planning conference reviews, etc.

7.0 Travel. Contractors will be required to travel in accordance with paragraphs 7.1 through 7.3. Travel will consist of exercise and course support to VBSS, RUTEX, Multi-Domain & Advanced R&S Courses, CERTEX, and Course Content Review Boards (CCRB). Paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 outline expected travel by odd/even calendar years.

7.1. The following tables in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 capture Even Year Travel Requirements and are broken out between Training Courses/Exercises and Planning events/Conferences.

7.1.1. Training Courses/Exercises.

Event Location Duration FY Quarter Est. Number of Contractors VBSS Guam 2.5 weeks Q2 5 - VBSS/CQT/Sniper/Medical RUTEX Oahu, HI 2 weeks Q2 9 - Ops Chief/Leads/Assistants Advanced R&S Seattle, WA + Oahu, HI 5 weeks Q2 7 - R&S + Surge/Medical MDRC Oahu, HI 4 weeks Q4 5 - R&S Instructors/Medical Advanced R&S Seattle, WA + Oahu, HI 5 weeks Q4 7 - R&S + Surge/Medical CCRB Camp Pendleton 1 week Q4 5 - Course Leads

7.1.2. Planning Events and Conferences.

Event Location Duration FY Quarter Est. Number of Contractors MDRC IPC Oahu, HI 1 week Q2 4 - R&S Instructors/Medical VBSS IPC Guam 1 week Q2 4 - VBSS/CQT/Sniper/Medical RUTEX IPC Oahu, HI 1 week Q2 5 - Ops Chief/Leads/Medical Advanced R&S MPC Seattle, WA + Oahu, HI 2 weeks Q3 5 - R&S Leads + Surge/Medical MDRC MPC Oahu, HI 1 week Q3 3 - R&S Instructors

RUTEX MPC Oahu, HI 1 week Q4 4 - Ops Chief/Leads VBSS MPC Guam 1 week Q4 3 - VBSS/CQT/Sniper CCRB Camp Pendleton, CA 1 week Q4 5 - Course Leads Advanced R&S MPC Seattle, WA + Oahu, HI 2 weeks Q1 5 - R&S Leads + Surge/Medical

7.2. Odd Year Travel Requirements. The below events will be conducted during odd years in addition to all of the requirements listed above in Paragraph 7.1.

Event Location Duration FY Quarter Audience CERTEX MPC Queensland, AUS 1 week Q2 2 - Ops Chief/Medical CERTEX Queensland, AUS 3 weeks Q4 3 - CQT/R&S/Medical

7.3. Emergent requirements. There may be un-forecasted instructor sustainment and development opportunities that directly support the activities above but occur outside of current planning horizons. In order to maintain pace and relevancy with changing and rapidly developing tactics, techniques, and procedures, contractors may be required to travel for development opportunities outside the parameters indicated in Paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2.

7.4. The Government reserves the right to add, subtract, or change locations and timing of travel based on mission requirements. In addition, contractors may be required to travel via military transportation including ground, air, and amphibious vehicles during or in support of exercises and training. Contractors are not required to complete Underwater Egress Training as a pre-requisite to fly overwater transit on amphibious vehicles.

8.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). Contractor instructor performance will be measured in accordance with the Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) in this section. Failure of an instructor to meet acceptable standards after remediation will result in Contracting Officer request for a replacement instructor. Any contractor involved in a safety violation that puts a student or fellow instructor’s life in danger is also grounds for replacement.

Task Performance Objective

PWS

Reference

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

Surveillance Method Incentive

Close Quarters Tactics Training

(PRS1)

The Contractor shall conduct

Close Quarters Tactics Training

Course as outlined in 4.1

4.1 Pass and maintain passing

score on instructor certification course of fire

No safety violations

Positive student feedback on end of course critiques

Certification within

(3) attempts

80 percent positive feedback on instructor rating forms and end of course critiques

Initial Instructor Certification Course of fire

Quarterly instructor sustainment training

Student evaluation forms

Positive CPARS

VBSS Course

(PRS2)

The Contractor shall conduct VBSS Course as outlined in 4.2

4.2 Pass and maintain passing

instructor rating forms and end of course critiques

Initial Instructor

Positive CPARS

Sniper Course

(PRS3)

The Contractor shall conduct

Sniper Course as outlined in 4.3

4.3 Pass and maintain passing

instructor rating forms and end of course critiques

Initial Instructor

Positive CPARS

Multi-Domain Reconnaissance and Surveillance

Training (PRS4)

The Contractor shall conduct Multi-Domain

Reconnaissance and Surveillance

Course as outlined in 4.4

4.4 Pass and maintain passing

instructor rating forms and end of course critiques

Initial Instructor

Positive CPARS

Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance

Training (PRS5)

The Contractor shall conduct

Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance

Course as outlined in 4.5

4.5 Pass and maintain passing

instructor rating forms and end of course critiques

Initial Instructor

Positive CPARS

TCCC Courses

(PRS6)

The Contractor shall conduct TCCC as outlined in 4.6

4.6 Pass and maintain passing

score of quarterly trauma lanes instructor rating forms and end of course critiques

Quarterly trauma lane in accordance with deployed medicine standards

Positive CPARS

Exercise Planning (PRS7)

The contractor shall assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of Realistic Urban

Training Exercise, Certification Exercise, and

Interoperability Exercise.

4.7 Conduct Planning with

property site owners and local and federal law enforcement agencies as required

Positive interaction with property site owners and local/federal law enforcement agencies

Direct observation by

COR

Positive CPARS

8.1. Deployment and Replacement of Personnel

8.1.1. Deployment: The contractor shall provide, and the Government Contracting Officer shall approve a statement of qualifications and experience for any personnel anticipated to work for the Contractor in support of this contract in order to verify the standards in paragraph 5 are met prior to deployment. No contractor personnel will deploy unless they fully meet the required qualifications described herein.

8.1.2. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key to the successful performance of this contract:

Program Manager/Operations Chief, Close Quarters Combat/VBSS Lead Instructor, Advanced Sniper Lead Instructor, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Lead Instructor, Advanced Reconnaissance and Surveillance Lead Instructor, and Medical Lead Instructor. The Contractor shall not replace any key personnel without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Failure to maintain qualified key personnel throughout the period of performance may be considered a material breach of contract.

8.1.3. Replacement Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the Government at least two weeks (or 24 hours on emergency terminations) written notice of its intent to replace any personnel; notification shall include the requirements and conditions of paragraph 5. The Government will have five (5) business days to review/approve the information and if approved, the approved individual(s) shall be on site and continue contract performance within fourteen (14) calendar days. Alternatively, if the Government determines proposed individuals do not meet the requirements stipulated herein, the above process shall be repeated until a suitable candidate is approved.

9.0 Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Services and/or Information. ENSURE CLAUSES ARE INCLUDED AS APPROPRIATE: 52.245-1, DFARS 245.7001/2/3 SERIES. Government property identified herein, or by attachment, is subject to the requirements of FAR and DFARS part 45, pursuant to the enumerated property clauses incorporated in this contract/order.

9.1. The Government will provide a furnished workspace, office machines and supplies, and reference materials for onsite work requirements.

9.2. The Government will provide the necessary property, equipment, supplies and facility support services (i.e.

LAN infrastructure, copiers, office spaces, furnishing, cleaning supplies, phones, and shredders). The Government will also provide:

a) When required, access to classified IT equipment (computers, shredders, copiers, phones)

b) Work spaces equivalent to spaces occupied by Government personnel

c) Government forms, publications, documents, except for those offered for sale to the public. Items for sale to the public shall be purchased by the contractor.

9.3. The contractor will be provided serialized military gear associated with their duties such as: M4 carbine or IAR service weapon, Close Quarters Battle Pistol, night vision devices, and medical equipment to be maintained in the EOTG armory/medical training facility and issued on as needed basis for training. The contractor will be required to maintain their issued equipment to government standards.

9.4. All GFE shall be used solely for official purposes related to the performance of this contract. The same restrictions that limit use of these items as official Government business shall apply.

10.0 Contractor Provided Equipment

10.1. Contractor Equipment. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure it has the necessary equipment needed for the successful completion of all work performed under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for its own transportation/vehicle for camp to camp travel in the performance of services under this contract. There is no reimbursement for local transportation on this contract.

10.2. Contractor Personal Protective Equipment. The Contractor shall provide their instructor personal protective equipment to include ballistic eye protection, hearing protection, ballistic body armor, ballistic helmet, and flame retardant clothing for use in a field environment when working with explosives.

10.3. Contractor Furnished Personal Property. The Contractor shall ensure that personal property is clearly marked and/or tagged to preclude misidentification as Government property. The Government will not be liable for loss, damage, theft, or maintenance of personal property.

10.4. Rental Equipment. Any rental equipment required to perform services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Operation of the equipment shall be in accordance with Marine Corps Base Safety Regulations.

10.5. Exercise Related Life Support. Contractor personnel will be required to participate in field training and live with the…