Attachment 1_PWS_.pdf

Attachment 1

OFFICE OF MARITIME SECURITY RESPONSE (CG-MSR)

MARITIME ACTIVE SHOOTER/ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE PROVISIONAL COURSE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1.0 GENERAL.

1.1 SCOPE.

The purpose of this requirement is to obtain Contractor-provided Maritime Active Shooter/Active Threat

Response course to Coast Guard Law Enforcement Officers who may be required to respond to Active

Shooter threats in the maritime domain in the exercise of the Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security

Mission.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, training facilities, and instructors to deliver a DHS

Active Shooter/Active Threat (ASAT) Responder course with a maritime nexus. The contractor shall provide two Maritime ASAT Responder courses consisting of 20-25 USCG members each. The curriculum must meet objectives outlined in the DHS ASAT Training Program Needs Assessment Final

Report (April 2013), be federally recognized by a Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation

(FLETA) or be approved for federal grant funding.

The courses required shall include the following 13 topics for inclusion in FLETC certified ASAT curriculum: initial response to an active threat; handling suspects with visible weapons; rapid response techniques; door entry and room clearing; active threat considerations; clear and cover danger areas; safe weapons handling for tactical operations; contact and cover techniques for tactical applications; tactical use of cover and concealment; coordination of contact teams; non-traditional response techniques to save lives; proper body movement techniques in tactical applications; search and rescue teams. These topics shall be delivered in a format that aligns with established Coast Guard law enforcement authorities, procedures, and policy to address hostile threats in the maritime environment.

The courses required shall include the following 11 terminal performance objectives:

a) Participants will understand the course goals, terminology, and course performance requirements

b) Participants will describe the difference between an active shooter and a barricaded gunman and respond appropriately given different scenarios.

c) Participants will recognize the threat posed by Active Shooters/Active Threats and understand how active shooter response has evolved.

d) Participants will demonstrate safe weapons handling during threshold evaluation, room entry, and direct threat engagement.

e) Participants will demonstrate team movement techniques from solo officer entry to five officer team.

f) Participants will set up and conduct room entry and clearing as a solo responder and in a team of up to five responders.

g) Participants will process active threat considerations when responding to an active shooter scene.

h) Participants will perform basic “Stop the Bleed” techniques, including tourniquet application and direct pressure to wounded victims to save lives.

i) Participants will describe and identify priorities of work post-engagement, lifesaving techniques, LCAN reports, link-up procedures with follow-on responders, and considerations for assuming initial

Incident Command.

j) Participants will effectively respond to and mitigate an active shooter threat scenario.

k) Participants will successfully pass a post-test evaluation of course terminology and response tactics.

1.2 KEY PERSONNEL.

The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact to ensure Contractor employees are aware of, understand, and abide by U.S. Coast Guard established rules, regulations, and safety practices, and shall have full authority to act on matters pertaining to the performance of services under this Task Order.

1.3 SECURITY.

Contractor access to Sensitive but unclassified Information is not required under this effort. However, the contractor may be exposed to Sensitive but Unclassified information during class discussions as it pertains to the USCG missions. Therefore, contractor employees shall not disclose, orally or in writing, any sensitive information to any person unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. For those

Contractor employees authorized access to sensitive information, the Contractor shall ensure that these persons receive training concerning the protection and disclosure of sensitive information both during and after contract performance (HSAR clause 3052.204-71, Contractor Employee Access, Safeguarding of

Sensitive Information (MAR 2015), Information Technology Security and Privacy Training (2015).

1.3.1 All hardware, software, and services provided must be compliant in accordance with 140-01

Information Technology Systems Security and the DHS Sensitive Systems Handbook 4300A.

1.3.2. The assurance of the security of unclassified facilities, Information Technology (IT) resources, and sensitive information during the acquisition process and contract performance are essential to the DHS mission. DHS Management Directive (MD) 11042.1 Safeguarding Sensitive but Unclassified (For Official

Use Only) Information, describes how contractors must handle sensitive but unclassified information. DHS

MD 140.01 Information Technology Systems Security and the DHS Sensitive Systems Handbook prescribe policies and procedures on security for IT resources. Contractors shall comply with these policies and procedures, any replacement publications, or any other current or future DHS policies and procedures covering contractors that require access to DHS facilities, IT resources or sensitive information. Contractors shall not use or redistribute any DHS information processed, stored, or transmitted by the contractor except as specified and approved by the Government.

1.3.3. The Government may elect to conduct periodic reviews to ensure that the security requirements contained in this contract are being implemented and enforced. The Contractor will contact the DHS Chief

Information Security Officer to coordinate and participate in the review and inspection activity of government oversight organizations external to the DHS. The Government may require a plan/audit in future before any work can be performed at the contractor’s site.

1.3.4. At the expiration of the contract, the contractor shall return all sensitive DHS information and IT resources provided to the contractor during the contract, and certify that all non-public DHS information has been purged from any contractor-owned system. Components shall conduct reviews to ensure that the security requirements in the contract are implemented and enforced.

1.4: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

All Contractor developed processes and procedures and other forms of intellectual property first developed and/or associated with this contract shall be considered Government property.

1.4.1. All documentation and electronic data and information collected by the Contractor and entered into or generated in support of this contract shall be considered Government property, and shall be returned to the

Government at the end of the performance period. In addition, Government property shall be available for review by the COR (or other designated staff) at any time.

1.4.2. Contractor has ownership of their training course material, which is not considered FOUO or LES.

1.5. PROTECTION OF INFORMATION.

Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with DHS MD 11042.1, Safeguarding Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Information. SBU includes information categorized by DHS or other government agencies as: For Official Use Only (FOUO);

Official Use Only (OUO); Sensitive Homeland Security Information (SHSI); Limited Official Use (LOU);

Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES); Safeguarding Information (SGI); Unclassified Controlled Nuclear

Information (UCNI); and any other identifier used by other government agencies to categorize information as sensitive but unclassified. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel having access to business or procurement sensitive information sign a non-disclosure agreement (DHS Form 11000-6).

The Contractor shall continue to ensure employees safeguard this information when the new Controlled

Unclassified Information (CUI) framework replaces the sensitive but unclassified (SBU) categorization.

1.6 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology (EIT), they must ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have equal access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that enjoyed by non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public.

All EIT deliverables within this work statement shall comply with the applicable technical and functional performance criteria of Section 508 unless exempt. Specifically, the following applicable EIT accessibility standards have been identified:

1.6.1 Section 508 Applicable EIT Accessibility Standards

1.6.1.1: 36 CFR 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems, applies to all EIT software applications and operating systems procured or developed under this work statement including but not limited to GOTS and COTS software. In addition, this standard is to be applied to Web-based applications when needed to fulfill the functional performance criteria. This standard also applies to some Web based applications as described within 36 CFR 1194.22.

1.6.1.2: 36 CFR 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications, applies to all Web-based deliverables, including documentation and reports procured or developed under this work statement.

When any Web application uses a dynamic (non-static) interface, embeds custom user control(s), embeds video or multimedia, uses proprietary or technical approaches such as, but not limited to, Flash or

Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX) then 1194.21 Software standards also apply to fulfill functional performance criteria.

1.6.1.3: 36 CFR 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products, applies to all video and multimedia products that are procured or developed under this work statement. Any video or multimedia presentation shall also comply with the software standards (1194.21) when the presentation is through the use of a Web or

Software application interface having user controls available.

1.6.1.4: 36 CFR 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria, applies to all EIT deliverables regardless of delivery method. All EIT deliverable shall use technical standards, regardless of technology, to fulfill the functional performance criteria.

1.6.1.5: 36 CFR 1194.41 Information Documentation and Support, applies to all documents, reports, as well as help and support services. To ensure that documents and reports fulfill the required 1194.31 Functional

Performance Criteria, they shall comply with the technical standard associated with Web-based Intranet and

Internet Information and Applications at a minimum. In addition, any help or support provided in this work statement that offer telephone support, such as, but not limited to, a help desk shall have the ability to transmit and receive messages using TTY.

1.6.1.6: Section 508 Applicable Exceptions

Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the COR and determination will be made in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2. DHS has identified the following exceptions that may apply: 36

1.6.1.6.1: CFR 1194.3(b) Incidental to Contract, all EIT that is exclusively owned and used by the contractor to fulfill this work statement does not require compliance with Section 508. This exception does not apply to any EIT deliverable, service or item that will be used by any Federal employee(s) or member(s) of the public. This exception only applies to those contractors assigned to fulfill the obligations of this work statement and for the purposes of this requirement, are not considered members of the public.

Section 508 Compliance Requirements

1.6.1.6.2: 36 CFR 1194.2(b) (COTS/GOTS products), When procuring a product, each agency shall procure products which comply with the provisions in this part when such products are available in the commercial marketplace or when such products are developed in response to a Government solicitation. Agencies cannot claim a product as a whole is not commercially available because no product in the marketplace meets all the standards. If products are commercially available meet some but not all of the standards, the agency must procure the product that best meets the standards. When applying this standard, all procurements of EIT shall have documentation of market research that identify a list of products or services that first meet the agency business needs, and from that list of products or services, an analysis that the selected product met more of the accessibility requirements than the non-selected products as required by

FAR 39.2. Any selection of a product or service that meets less accessibility standards due to a significant difficulty or expense shall only be permitted under an undue burden claim and requires authorization from the DHS Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2.

1.7: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

1.7.1: The period of performance for these efforts is as follows: 03/08/2022 – 03/10/2022 and 04/05/2022 –

04/07/2022.

1.8: PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

1.8.1: The primary place of performance shall be provided by the contractor. The location/facility shall provide a maritime ship in a box type or similar environment for training.

1.9: HOURS OF OPERATION.

1.9.1: Contractor employees shall provide the training to Coast Guard members during the work week, in general between the hours of 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holiday) to fulfill requirements under this task order.

1.10: TRAVEL.

1.10.1: No Contractor travel is expected to support this task order.

2.0: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION AND PROPERTY.

No Government furnished information or property will be provided.

2.1 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Information and Property specified in this work statement.

2.4. EMPLOYEE CONDUCT.

2.4.1. Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities.

The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Homeland Security or the

U.S. Coast Guard.

2.4.2. Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons. The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from U.S. Coast Guard facilities or the training site for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under this contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

2.4.3. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United

States Government if that employment would, or would appear to cause a conflict of interest.

2.4.4. Non-Personal Services. It is a matter of policy within the United States government to rely on the private sector for needed commercial services. However, using contractor support must be done in a way that does not interfere with the Government’s ability to effectively create government policy, monitor contractor performance, or maintain a competent and highly-skilled workforce. Information provided herein sets forth guidance stating the Government’s limitation on contractors performing personal services and its’ restriction of contractors performing inherently governmental activities for government requirements.

In accordance with federal procurement policies and regulations, no personal services or inherently governmental activities shall be performed under this effort. No contractor employee will be directly supervised by a Government employee. All individual contractor employee assignments, and daily work direction, shall be given by the applicable employee supervisor. If the contractor believes any Government action or communication has been given that would create a personal services relationship and/or result in a contractor performing inherently governmental activities between the Government and any contractor employee, the contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of this communication, direction or action. An activity may be provided by contractor support where the contractor does not have the authority to decide on the course of actions, but is tasked to develop options or implement a course of actions with agency oversight. Furthermore, a commercial activity related to the procurement of these requirements is not so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by Government personnel.

The Contractor shall ensure that all of its employees supporting these subsequent requirements are informed of the substance of this stipulation. Nothing in this requirement shall limit the Government’s rights in any way under any other provision, including those related to the Government’s right to inspect and accept the services to be performed in accordance with this task order. The substance of this requirement shall be included in all subcontracts at any tier and/or teaming arrangements.

3.0: REQUIREMENTS.

3.1: KICK-OFF MEETING.

The Contractor shall attend a Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer and the COR not later than five (5) business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting, which will be chaired by the Contracting Officer, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this task order.

The Kick-Off Meeting will be held via teleconference.

3.2: STATUS MEETING.

3.2.1: The Contractor shall meet with the COR and other designated personnel on an as needed basis to discuss project progress, exchange information and resolve emergent problems and issues. These meetings may take place via teleconference. Contractor shall provide additional meetings as needed.

4.0 REFERENCES.

1. MSRO Policy Letter 03-18; Active Shooter/Active Threat Response

2. ALCOAST 262/19: Coast Guard Response to Active Shooter/Active Threat (AS/AT)

3. US Coast Guard Capability Analysis Report (CAR) for Maritime Active Shooter/Active Threat, July 2019 (U//SSI)

Additional references will be provided under this task order, as needed.

5.0: DELIVERABLES

5.1: Active Shooter/Active Threat Responder (Location, TBD)

1 3.1 Kick-Off Meeting NLT (5) Business Days after award

1.1

ASAT Course #1 (20-25 USCG LE Officers)

8-10 March 2022

1.1

ASAT Course #2 (20-25 USCG LE Officers)

5-7 April 2022

6.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

The PRS table below reflects the metric determined to be important for the successful performance of this task order. This includes the expected standards of performance and surveillance methods. The Government will establish a QASP plan that is not part of this call in order to monitor performance requirements summary items described in the table below

CONTRACTOR TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD TRAINING SYSTEM

Objectives Required Service Performance Standard Incentives/Disincentives

1. Train & Certify 40-50

USCG Law Enforcement personnel in federally recognized Maritime Active

Shooter/Active Threat responder training.

Training support includes securing suitable training facilities and delivering the course on USCG ASAT training. (PWS 5.0)

Completed and delivered tasks and work products shall be, with the exception of government caused delay or force majeure, in conformance with USCG Training System

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), timely, complete, and documentation shall, upon final acceptance, be free from technical or typographical errors 100% of the time.

If determined to be acceptable training program to meet USCG ASAT needs, FORCECOM will consider incorporating the course into the

USCG’s E-TQC as a recurring course until FLETC is able to establish its own organic ASAT training program.