70Z02322RFFCT0001 A00001.pdf

Commandant United States Coast Guard

Headquarters Formal Contracts Division 1430A Kristina Way Chesapeake, VA 23326 Staff Symbol: CG-9121-1 Email: Takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil

November 30, 2022

Amendment A00001 to REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) No. 70Z02322RFFCT0001

A. Name and address of issuing activity: USCG Headquarters (CG-9121) 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-0001

B. Solicitation number and date: 70Z02322RFFCT0001 issued November 9, 2022

C. Amendment number: A00001

D. Number of pages: 45 E. Number of Attachments: 3 F. Government point of contact: Takira Floyd, Takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil

G. Revision to solicitation closing date: N/A

The purposes of this amendment to Solicitation number, 70Z02322RFFCT0001, are as follows:

• Change address of issuing activity From:

2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-0001 To:

1430A Kristina Way Chesapeake, VA 23326

• Amend Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement.

• Amend Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors.

• Answer Offerors’ Questions.

• Amend Attachment I – Pricing.

• Amend Attachment II – Wage Determination Table.

• Ament Attachment VIII – Task Order 1.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement has been amended as follows:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FORCE READINESS COMMAND (FORCECOM) TRAINING AND ANALYSIS

SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

mailto:Takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 SCOPE

The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for managing the training, education, and development programs to meet the needs of its active duty, reserve, and civilian workforce. The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to obtain Contractor instructional design and development, training, and training analysis services for the USCG. Contractor support services include performance analysis, instructional systems development (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation), training support services and training delivery.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) focus is to deliver tailored, on-demand training and learning activities to promote modernized learning that maximizes the continuous growth of a mission ready total workforce ensuring the Coast Guard’s workforce is prepared to execute the full range of their responsibilities. Training is the backbone of a mission ready total workforce framework designed to facilitate professional growth. Today, FORCECOM delivers best-in-class performance based training that grow the Coast Guard workforce into technically proficient leaders. In order to maintain the Coast Guard’s competitive advantage in a world becoming increasingly virtual, our legacy training must be transformed, Modernized Ready Learning represents the course correction necessary to execute that transformation.

Our call to action is to deliver individually tailored, on-the-spot services that prepare our Coast Guard for the work of tomorrow. There are four inter-related priorities:

· Maximize training opportunities

· Modernize training delivery

· Tailor training programs

· Advance workforce resilience through training.

Modernized Ready Learning is a term that reaffirms a commitment from the Force Readiness Command to deliver tailored training, education, and experiential learning at the moment of need. Our goal is a modernized state-of-the-industry training system by 2030. Modernized Ready Learning is the heart of the Training Chapter within the Mission Ready Total Workforce Framework.

3.1 REQUIREMENTS.

All contractor services shall be in accordance with USCG Training System Standard Operating Procedures (series) detailed in Attachment IV including any additional references provided in each task order under this contract, and the requirements herein.

3.2 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT.

3.1.1 Program Manager

3.1.1.1 Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager responsible for all contractor work performed under this contract.

3.3 PROJECT COORDINATION SERVICES – SITE TEAM LEADS.

The Contractor shall provide project coordination in support of activities outlined in each task order under this contract. Examples of required project coordination support include: assist technical and instructional staff in course development and presentation to ensure continuity of training material, consistency of layout, presentation, and flow of subject matter; provide technical assistance and guidance to school staff on current instructional technology during the development of training aids and delivery method, to include knowledge of computer-based training, desktop video conferencing, multimedia, audio, graphics, and distance learning technologies; act as an alternate instructor during unplanned absence of scheduled Contractor instructional staff personnel; assist the Program Manager in the daily management of training materials, preparation of periodic reports and the maintenance of records in support of USCG training tasks; develop monthly reports, prepare periodic deliverables and assist in developing job aids and visual presentations; review training programs, schedules and coordinate required support; and maintain master files for all Contractor supported program areas.

3.4 TRAINING PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SERVICES.

The Contractor shall provide Training Performance Analysis support as required in individual task orders under this contract to include:

· Use the USCG approved performance system to analyze performance issues in accordance with the USCG Human Performance Technology Handbook and SOP Volume 2: Analysis. Other analysis methods may be used if pre-approved in writing by the COR.

· Conduct feasibility analyses for recommendations.

· Engage in the analysis project planning and execution.

· Collect data as appropriate for the task order under this contract that includes task and step-level data.

· Perform and report learner and other analyses, including task analyses in accordance with the requirements of task orders under this contract.

· Provide findings and recommendations for the development of objectives and suitability of tasks and content for delivery and testing via methods.

· Participate in reviews.

· Perform quality assurance inspections of documents and deliverables.

· Ensure work and processes conform to USCG TRASYS SOPs, standards, and other requirements stipulated in the task orders under this contract.

3.5 INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT (ISD)

SERVICES (INCLUDING CBRN AND TACTICAL ISD SERVICES).

The Contractor shall provide Instructional Design support to include the following:

· Collect task performance details of step level data to derive specific skills and knowledge requirements to form the basis of content in a course.

· Prepare design documents in accordance with USCG SOPs and other requirements specified in the task order under this contract.

· Prepare storyboards for content development in accordance with USCG SOPs and other requirements in the task order under this contract.

· Select appropriate delivery methods, and delivery media to support development of human performance and testing of competences.

· Integrate current USCG learning technologies to promote effective teaching strategies and to improve learning experiences.

· Prepare and structure tests and practical application exercises so these are reliable indicators that a learner has learned to perform the tasks identified in the objectives.

· Develop initial versions of online courses to include screen presentations, interactive components and assessments.

· Perform formative and summative evaluations, including pilot studies.

· Revise versions in accordance with feedback from reviews and data obtained in pilot testing.

· Develop plans for piloting training experiences developed under task orders.

· Develop reports of pilot studies usable in finalizing the training products.

· Participate in reviews.

· Ensure work and processes conform to USCG TRASYS SOPs, standards, and other requirements stipulated in task orders under this contract.

3.6 TECHNICAL WRITING SUPPORT SERVICES.

The Contractor shall provide Technical Writing and Editorial support to include the following:

· Comprehensive editing to review both content (for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate language) and form (for organization, visual design, and usability)

· Proofread by comparing final versions of documents with marked-up versions to ensure all corrections have been made.

· Initial review and copy-editing activities in conformance with U.S. Coast Guard structured writing template and U.S. Coast Guard Training System (TRASYS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Volume 5, Resident Instruction. Copy-editing guidelines include checking for grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Upon completion of first level editing, documentation is ready for Beta and/or Pilot testing.

· Verification of reference materials listed in all course artifacts. Reference materials include DHS and Coast Guard directives and guidelines, industry mandates and publications, Commandant Instructions, manuals and notes, unit instructions, and other miscellaneous publications.

· Structural formatting of all source documentation to ensure that there is consistency within a complete set of educational material. Structural formatting includes the proper use of headers/footers, configuring and generating a final table of contents, and verifying pagination in preparation for final approved versions.

· Regulate final approved versions of all material at the completion of the development cycle. Technical Writers coordinate with the ISDs to verify deliverables promised to the schools. We ensure schools have print-ready PDFs of all material, and maintain content management of all source material.

· Document revisions by means of Curriculum Change Requests.

· Navigation and efficient use of USCG software programs (e.g., TMAPS) for reference materials to ensure technical and content accuracy.

· Provide technical writing and editing in support of product development, generating project documentation and report deliverables. These shall be accomplished using software, hardware, and other tools readily available within USCG or specified in the task order.

· Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

· Conduct quality assurance reviews of products prior to delivery to USCG.

· Participate in reviews.

· Perform lifecycle maintenance on text documents as required.

· The Contractor shall provide editing of all material developed by FORCECOM.

3.7 TRAINING AID SUPPORT SERVICES

The contractor shall provide and maintain training aid inventories, maintaining the training aids to keep them in operational order, creating simulations on the different training aid systems, operating the training aid systems, and teach instructors to operate the training aid systems.

3.8 HIGH-RISKTRAINING SAFETY SERVICES

The contractor shall monitor USCG high-risk training (HRT) safety at USCG. The contractor shall maintain awareness of appropriate Coast Guard and Navy references, subject matter doctrine, curricula for training courses, and instructor training guides.

The contractor shall ensure Emergency Action Plans are developed, that they comply with local training regulations and procedures (e.g. Camp Lejeune range and underwater egress training program), are updated monthly, walked-through quarterly, and exercised at least annually, for all USCG High-Risk Training courses. The contractor shall coordinate with USCG and inspect High-Risk Training equipment and facilities following all mishaps, near misses, equipment modifications, and at a higher frequency than the annual requirement. The contractor shall observe High-Risk Training evolutions periodically and as directed and assess compliance with approved training procedures, safety precautions, and emergency procedures. Document results and report to the Training Officer, with observations and recommendations.

Frequency of observations shall be a minimum of once every twelve months. The contractor shall ensure all training mishaps are logged and reported appropriately.

3.9 RANGE SAFETY SERVICES.

The contractor shall monitor range safety in accordance with CG and USMC regulations. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with CG Ordinance Manual, Department of the Army Pamphlet 38-563(Range Safety).

3.10 INSTRUCTION SERVICES.

The contractor shall provide instructional services to meet the Coast Guard's unique needs in support of activities outlined in each task order under this contract. The Contractor's instructors shall provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge. The contractor shall provide instructors in the following areas of expertise and labor category descriptions:

Aviation C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance) Instructor

* Three (3) years of professional teaching experience in the field of C4ISR, or aviation related technology.

* Three (3) years' experience as a U.S. Coast Guard (or U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or other government equivalent) surveillance systems operator or communications system operator, preferably with experience aboard a variety of shore, afloat and/or aviation units

* Two (2) years' experience in assessing and analyzing upgraded and newly fielded systems to determine impacts, if any, to existing operational technical data and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP), change recommendations to existing equipment Technical Manuals and TTP Manuals, and SME assistance in updates and/or development of new courseware to C4ISR Division ISD points of contact.

* Shall have experience in performing Instructional Systems Development tasks IAW USCG and Division SOPs (PWS 1.3, 5.0) Examples include, but are not limited to:

Presentations, Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Job Aids, Training Aids (Visual aids, job sheets, homework), Student Knowledge and Skill Evaluation

* Shall have experience using computer-based training aids, simulators, on aircraft systems, and providing instructor led training, as well as complete post course critique assessment for course improvements.

* SECRET clearance required.

Aviation Survival Technician (AST) Instructor

* Must possess experience as Aviation Survival Technician, Aviation Survivalman or military or civilian equivalent.

* Three (3) years instructional experience in aviation life support equipment, including inflatables, parachutes, flight gear, rigging, dry suits, survival suits, signaling devices, and water survival.

* Graduate of Instructional Development Course or equivalent.

* Qualified as CG instructor or civilian equivalent.

* Physically capable of performing all tasks in a traditional classroom setting or on a pool deck for 6-8 hours per day, year round.

* No security clearance required.

Boatswain's Mate (BM) Instructor

* Must possess U.S. Military qualification as Quartermaster of the Watch, Deck Watch Officer, Coxswain, or civilian equivalent.

* Must possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience directing, instructing and coaching break-in boat coxswains or shipboard conning officers.

* Physically capable of instructing while underway on a Coast Guard vessel for 6-8 hours per day, year-round in all meteorological conditions.

CBRN Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

* Must possess either a master's degree in Instructional Systems, Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional & Performance Technology, or Education (with a concentration in Educational Technology). Five years documented experience in a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.

* Must possess a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a military, law enforcement, of government public health CBRN-D Subject Matter Expert, OR have five (5) years' experience in an equivalent Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), OR equivalent experience in the private sector with a B.S. and 7 years of documented experience either instructing or developing instruction for CBRN-D training.

* Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process in the development of courses and training interventions.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint.

* No Security Clearance required; e-QIP background check/fingerprints required.

Communications Instructor

* Five (5) years’ experience as a radio operator or maintainer to include but not limited to the PRC-152 and PRC-117.

* Three (3) years’ experience in the Command, Control and Communications field including:

- Proper handling of sensitive and classified materials and spaces

- Configuration of voice circuits: HF, VHF, UHF and SATCOM

- Configuration of data circuits: PDA-184, HPW, etc.

- Advanced radio operations and function: ANW2, SCM, etc.

* Two (2) years of previous Instructor experience

* Expeditionary experience is preferred to include Field operations and Gear configuration

* Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments.

Emergency & Disaster Management School Instructor

* Three (3) years’ experience as a primary classroom instructor.

* Seven (7) years of field or operational experience working for DHS, DOD or other agency that deploys the Incident Command System.

* Operated under the National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (ICS) during a Type III incident as an Incident Commander, Safety Officer, or General Staff Position.

* Completed a FEMA-compliant Incident Commander-, Safety Officer- or General Staff Position-specific course.

* Participated in an HSEEP-compliant Exercise.

* Demonstrate an understanding of the HSEEP Exercise Cycle.

* Must possess working knowledge of Area Command and MACS principles.

* Experience in emergency response to all-risk/all-hazard missions, related to the USCG, DHS, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and all supporting federal, state, and local agencies operating under the National Response Framework.

* Must possess practical knowledge of regional and port level committees including Regional Response Teams, Regional Interagency Steering Committees, Area Maritime Security Committee, Area Committee, Port Readiness Committee, and Harbor Safety Committee.

* Must possess practical knowledge of USCG regulatory authorities: SAR Mission Coordinator, Captain of the Port, Federal On- Scene Coordinator, and Federal Maritime Security Coordinator.

* Must possess practical knowledge in the application of USCG and DHS response policy and guidance related to environmental and disaster response management.

* Ability to prepare for and deliver technical ICS course material as prescribed in the Instructor Guide, including content, sequence, timing, audiovisual presentation and instructional methodology in a traditional classroom setting and/or Facilitated Online Training (FOT)/Virtual Training (VT).

* Ability to manage team dynamics; identify, assess and minimize limitations to course success.

* Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement training schedule with numerous adjunct instructors and host unit contacts.

* Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with host contacts, adjunct instructors and schoolhouse.

* Must conduct both resident training and Facilitated Online Training (FOT)/Virtual Training (VT) at TRACEN Yorktown and/or CONUS/OCONUS exportable courses.

Must facilitate high fidelity Incident Command System (ICS) scenarios to provide realistic, performance-based training.

* The government desires, but does not require:

- Completion of the following training: ICS-300, ICS-400, and one or more FEMA compliant position-specific Incident Command System (ICS) courses (e.g., Logistics Section Chief, Planning Officer, Liaison Officer);

- Type 3 Incident Command System (ICS) qualification from an agency with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant ICS certification program in a Command or General Staff Position;

- Experience using National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) at Type 1 or 2 incidents or National-level exercises; such exercises or incidents shall have been in preparation for or respond to a National disaster, or hazardous material spill or other large-scale, all-risk incident; and

- Experience using the HSEEP Exercise Cycle during all phases.

Culinary Specialist (CS) Instructor

* Two (2) years' experience teaching adult education courses in the field of food service

* Two (2) years' experience as a professional cook, manager, or baker

* Experience as a U.S. Coast Guard (or U. S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force equivalent) Food Service Specialist rated at E-6 or above, preferably with experience aboard a variety of shore and afloat units or equivalent institutional food service management experience.

* Must pass an approved medical screening for contagious disease provided by the Contractor.

Electricians Mate (EM) Instructor

* Must possess a minimum of three years' experience as a primary classroom instructor.

* Seven (7) years field experience or a journeyman certification as an electrician, preferably experienced with Navy/Coast Guard shipboard electrical systems.

* Must possess subject matter knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: AC/DC circuit theory; AC/DC generators and motors theory;

electronic circuit theory; Boolean algebra; installation, maintenance, and repair of shipboard and shore power distribution and distribution systems; shipboard navigation systems; signal lights; interior communications systems; and small-boat electrical systems.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor

* Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

* Education (Desired): Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or in educational practices

* Certification: CPR and National Registry EMT

* Certification (Desired): National Registry Advanced EMT or Paramedic preferred.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) certifications and CG PERJC.

* Experience: 5 years of field experience as a practicing EMT or paramedic.

* Experience: Must possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience as a primary classroom instructor providing training.

* Experience (Desired): Work experience aboard a variety of afloat and shore units.

Health Services Technician (HS) Instructor

* Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

* Education (Desired): Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or in educational practices or Licensed Practical Nurse credential.

* Certification: CPR certified

* Certification (Desired): National Registry EMT and CG PERJC.

* Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience in direct adult primary care setting.

* Experience: Three (3) years teaching experience of adult education courses in allied health professions.

High Risk Training (HRT) Instructor

* Two (2) years’’ experience as a primary classroom instructor.

* Must be capable of executing HRT safety policy and procedures as outlined in Volume 14 of the Coast Guard Training System SOP, the NASTP SOP and JQR Manuals.

* Capable of standing and instructing for 6-8 hours per day.

* Must possess and maintain qualifications in CPR and Basic First Aid.

* Prior experience with any of the following is desired, but not required:

- Aviation flight operations.

- Boat operations.

- Instructional delivery of Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator courses.

Information Systems Technician (IT) Instructor

* Two (2) years' experience as a primary classroom instructor.

* Certification in either a CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+

* Must possess subject matter expertise in the following areas:

- Data networks software and hardware;

- Client/server environments;

- Microsoft products;

- COMPTIA A+ and Network+;

- Disaster recovery;

- Helpdesk management;

- Use of test equipment in the maintenance and repair of computer related equipment;

- Troubleshoot and follow system administration/network maintenance procedures;

- Electrical safety;

- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Information Systems Technician (IT) Telephony Instructor

* Two (2) years experience as a primary classroom instructor.

* Must possess subject matter expertise in the following areas:

- Public Address Systems;

- Public Branch Exchange (PBX) programming;

- Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) fundamentals;

- Data Networks;

- Network Hardware;

- Client/Server data networks;

- Network hardware;

- Client/server environments;

- Microsoft products;

- Red Hat Linux;

- Troubleshooting procedures;

- Electrical safety;

- CPR;

- Telephony network diagrams;

- Electronics theory and operating principles;

- Application(s) of existing and future technologies;

- Equipment interoperability and compatibility.

- Backbone and horizontal cabling requirements and standards;

- Telephony concepts;

- Troubleshooting series circuits;

- Test equipment used to troubleshoot cabling;

- Layout of network and telecommunication closets.

- Fiber optic cable inner duct work;

- Install both ST and SC style cleave-and-crimp connectors;

- Install UniCam connectors;

- Install both ST and SC style pre-loaded epoxy connector (Hot Melt);

- Install both ST and SC style epoxy connector;

- Test and document cable installation for loss using an Optical Power Meter (OPM);

- Repair a cable using a mechanical splice (FiberLok II);

- Repair a cable using a fusion splice;

- Retest and document loss after repair;

- Use of an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Visual Fault Locator (VFL) to troubleshoot a fiber cable installation.

* All instruction shall be for systems IAW CG CI 5200.16 and DoD Directive 8570.

Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Systems Technology, Instructional & Performance Technology, or Education (with a concentration in Educational Technology). Five years documented experience in a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.

* Must possess a minimum of two years' experience using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process in the development of courses and training interventions.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite software applications (e.g., InDesign).

* For Special Missions Training Center only: e-QIP background check/fingerprints required.

* Task Orders under this contract may include physical requirements related to the work to be conducted, especially those at Government facilities or on vessels and platforms, persons conducting the task orders must be able to physically observe performance and climb ladders and/or other physical requirements associated with the work environment.

* May require SECRET clearance (per task order).

Instructor Development Course and Course Developer Course (IDC/CDC) Instructor

* Must possess a bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resource Development, or similar fields, or a minimum of Five (5) years' experience working in a similar field as a substitution for the bachelor's degree.

* Three (3) years' experience as a primary classroom instructor.

* One (1) year experience developing or updating courses using Instructional Systems Design.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and computer graphics programs.

Marine Science Technician (MST) Instructor

* Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a primary classroom instructor, or graduate of an Instructor Development Course or civilian equivalent.

* Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years as a Marine Science Technician, or relevant marine safety field experience or civilian equivalent.

* Required experience/knowledge:

- Incident Command System (ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800);

- Risk-Based Decision Making;

- Confined Space Entry;

- Occupational Safety & Health;

- Pollution Response & Investigation;

- Waterfront Facility Inspections;

- Marine Transportation Security Act;

- Cyber Security;

Port Safety & Commercial Vessel Examinations;

- Port Security & Multi-Mission Patrols;

- Hazardous Material Container Inspections;

- National Contingency Plan (NCP);

- Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA);

- Comprehensive Environmental Response and Compensation Liability Act

(CERCLA);

- Inspections of designated waterfront and bulk liquid facilities;

- Investigations of reportable marine casualties;

- International Maritime Organization regulations;

- Examinations of foreign commercial vessel in accordance with the Coast Guard's Port State Control Program; and

- Multi-mission patrols to identify environmentally sensitive areas, cargo operations, anchorage areas, limited access areas and threats and or vulnerability to maritime security.

* Desires, but does not require, at least two of the following Coast Guard qualifications:

- Pollution Responder;

- Facility Inspector;

- Container Inspector; and

- Port State Control Examiner.

Maritime Law Enforcement (ME) Instructor

* Must meet the physical fitness standards semiannually set in the Boarding Officer/Boarding Team Member Law Enforcement Competency Qualification

Instruction. Requires physical exertion by teaching defensive tactics and allowing the students practice their techniques on the instructor in protective gear.

* Three (3) years’ Maritime Law Enforcement Training experience.

* Instructional experience/knowledge required:

- Coast Guard Use of Force Policy;

- Defensive Tactics;

- Use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)/Pepper Spray;

- Use of Deadly Force;

- Weapons Safety;

- De-escalate and Survive a Hostage Situation;

- Coast Guard Boarding Procedures;

- Enforcement of Safety Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels and Recreational Vessels;

- Search of vessels; Search of persons;

- Weapons and Drug Identification;

- Handcuffing;

- Detention and Interview policies;

- Coast Guard Law Enforcement Authority and Jurisdiction;

- International law jurisdictional issues;

- Coast Guard Statement of No Objection process and procedure;

- Boating While Intoxicated laws and procedures;

- Case Package preparation and Statement Writing;

- Testifying in court;

- Security Patrols and Inspections;

- Security Planning and Review;

- Force Protection;

- Anti-Terrorism.

- Water Survival Techniques

- Tactical Procedures

- Active Shooter Response

* Graduate of the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy's Boarding Officer Course and previous experienced as a qualified CG Boarding Officer is strongly desired.

* Must be able to effectively facilitate mock boarding scenarios including the physical requirement to climb ladders and move through small compartments.

* Must possess a favorable, current National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

Operations Specialist (OS) Instructor

* Two (2) years' experience as a primary classroom instructor

* Have at least five (5) years of rated/commissioned operational experience as a qualified CIC Watch Supervisor and Operations Unit Controller in the U.S. Coast Guard or equivalent in the U.S. Navy

* Three (3) years' experience in the Command, Control, and Communications field including:

- Proper handling of sensitive and classified material and spaces;

- configuration of voice circuits;

- radio operating procedures;

- Coast Guard mission areas;

- policy and operations of Coast Guard C3 equipment; basic understanding of geo-location coordinates;

- managing and coordinating resources during a search and rescue (SAR) case prosecution;

- specific duties in a Combat Information Center (CIC) environment;

- configuring and operating specific C4I systems;

- tracking and displaying contacts on RADAR systems;

- production and execution of situation reports and communications plans;

- provide accurate shipping and navigation picture;

- policy and operations of Coast Guard C3 equipment;

- understanding of geo-location coordinates.

Pilot MH-60 Sim Instructor

* Military aircraft standardization Instructor Pilot or military Flight Examiner designation obtained within the past ten (10) years in aircraft type per task order.

* Five (5) years experience as a U.S. Coast Guard (or U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or other government equivalent) MH-60T or equivalent H-60 Instructor Pilot.

* Two (2) years experience providing formal classroom instruction in concepts, principals, and methods relating to flight instructional systems.

* Two (2) years experience providing instruction, demonstration, and evaluation of pilot performance in a military aircraft environment, including radio communication procedures, VFR/IFR flight techniques, Air Traffic Control operations, FAA military rules and regulations, emergency procedures, night vision goggle flight procedures, Coast Guard airframe weight and balance systems, and airframe system nomenclature and operation.

* Shall have experience in performing ISD tasks IAW USCG and Division SOPs (PWS 1.3, 5.0) Examples include, but are not limited to: Presentations, Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Job Aids, Training Aids (Visual aids, job sheets, homework), Student Knowledge and Skill Evaluation.

* Shall have experience using computer based training aids, including those for simulators and cockpit procedures trainers, and providing instructor led training using those systems, as well as complete post course critique assessment for course improvements.

Pilot HC-27J Sim Instructor designation obtained within the past ten (10) years in aircraft type per task order.

* Three (3) years experience as a U.S. Coast Guard (or U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or other government equivalent) HC-27J or equivalent C-27 Instructor Pilot.

* Two (2) years experience providing formal classroom instruction in concepts, principals, and methods relating to flight instructional systems.

* Two (2) years experience providing instruction, demonstration, and evaluation of pilot performance in a military aircraft environment, including radio communication procedures, VFR/IFR flight techniques, Air Traffic Control operations, FAA military rules and regulations, emergency procedures, night vision goggle flight procedures, Coast Guard airframe weight and balance systems, and airframe system nomenclature and operation.

* Shall have experience in performing ISD tasks IAW USCG and Division SOPs (PWS 1.3, 5.0) Examples include, but are not limited to: Presentations, Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Job Aids, Training Aids (Visual aids, job sheets, homework), Student Knowledge and Skill Evaluation.

* Shall have experience using computer based training aids, including those for simulators and cockpit procedures trainers, and providing instructor led training using those systems, as well as complete post course critique assessment for course

Pilot HC-130J Sim Instructor designation obtained within the past ten (10) years in aircraft type per task order.

* Five (5) years experience as a U.S. Coast Guard (or U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or other government equivalent) HC-130J or equivalent C-130 Instructor Pilot.

* Two (2) years experience providing formal classroom instruction in concepts, principals, and methods relating to flight instructional systems.

* Two (2) years experience providing instruction, demonstration, and evaluation of pilot performance in a military aircraft environment, including radio communication procedures, VFR/IFR flight techniques, Air Traffic Control operations, FAA military rules and regulations, emergency procedures, night vision goggle flight procedures, Coast Guard airframe weight and balance systems, and airframe system nomenclature and operation.

* Shall have experience in performing ISD tasks IAW USCG and Division SOPs (PWS 1.3, 5.0) Examples include, but are not limited to: Presentations, Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Job Aids, Training Aids (Visual aids, job sheets, homework), Student Knowledge and Skill Evaluation.

* Shall have experience using computer based training aids, including those for simulators and cockpit procedures trainers, and providing instructor led training using those systems, as well as complete post course critique assessment for course

Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) Instructor

* Must have all of the following experience:

- (2) Years of tactical operations or tactical training experience in military, civilian police / swat or USCG training command (SMTC, MLEA, TACLET or equivalent)

- (2) Years of experience as firearms or law enforcement instructor/trainer for Coast Guard, DOD or civilian police force

* Within 90 days of hire, PDT Instructors must:

- Meet and maintain weapons certification requirements for the M4, M870, M2HB and current USCG PDW (personal defense weapon), and specified courses of fire.

- Meet and maintain Tactical Combat Casualty Control: All Combatants (TCCC-AC) qualification

- Complete assigned course Core Unique Instructor Training requirement (includes successfully explaining and delivering all assigned course lessons of instruction).

- Must successfully complete TRASYS Instructor PQS, and successfully pass periodic evaluations to meet TRACEN established currency requirements.

- Must meet Lautenberg Amendment criteria to carry firearms.

Program Manager

Program Manager is designated as Key Personnel by the Government.

* Must possess a master's degree in an Education, Business, Administration, or Management related fields.

* Must possess a minimum of 4 years of management experience including supervising supervisors.

* Must possess a minimum of 10 years of program management experience.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word,

* The government desires but does not require the Program manager to have a Project Management Professional (PMP), or a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Range Safety Officer

* Must be currently, or previously certified as a Range Officer in Charge or Range Safety Officer DOD facility.

* Five (5) years of DOD firing range facilitation experience, including flat ranges, shoot houses, water training tanks, fast rope/ rappel tower, and small arms weapons systems including rifle, shotgun and pistol.

* Specific experience with the MK18, M870 SIG P229, Glock 9MM, M2HB, M240 and MK19 are preferred.

* Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs, work in extreme weather elements, and wear full protective gear weighing up to 40lbs for full workdays.

* Upon hire, will be required to become familiar with all Marine Corps and Coast Guard range safety regulations/policies to include successfully obtaining Range Safety Officer certification.

* Must possess/maintain a valid state driver license and company insurance, with no negative impacts that would prevent them from driving a government vehicle.

* Within three months must certify to drive government vehicle and trailer PQS.

* Within six months must successfully complete the SMTC Range and Weapon Simulator PQS and certifications.

- Must meet Lautenberg Amendment criteria to carry firearms

Site Team Leads

Site Team Leads are further designated as Key Personnel by the Government.

* Must possess a bachelor's degree in an Education, Business, or Management related field.

* Must possess a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.

* Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of project management experience.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint.

* Must possess Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification (Yorktown)

Tactical Operations Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Systems Technology, Instructional & Performance Technology, or Education (with a concentration in Educational Technology). Five years documented experience in a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.

* Must possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with military, law enforcement, or government tactical operations to include close quarters combat content OR have three (3) years' experience in an equivalent Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), OR equivalent experience in the private sector.

* Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process in the development of courses and training interventions.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word,

* No security clearance required; e-QIP background check/fingerprints required.

Tactical Operations Instructor

* Must have all the following experience:

- Four (4) years of Tactical Operations experience, to include close quarters combat training at a Tier I or Tier II level, or equivalent (CG MSRT/TACLET, SF, SEAL, MARSOC, FBI HRT, CBP-BORTAC, large metro-area SWAT, etc.);

- Four (4) years of experience as a close quarters combat instructor/trainer for a Tier I, Tier II level or equivalent (CG MSRT/TACLET, SF, SEAL, MARSOC, FBI HRT, CBP-BORTAC, large metro-area SWAT, etc.);

* Within 90 days of hire, Tactical Operations Instructors must:

- Meet and maintain weapons certification requirements for the MK18, M870, and USCG PDW (personal defense weapon), and specified courses of fire.

- Complete assigned course Core Unique Instructor Training requirement (includes successfully explaining and delivering all assigned course lessons of instruction).

- Must successfully complete TRASYS Instructor PQS, and successfully pass periodic evaluations to meet TRACEN established currency requirements.

- Must meet Lautenberg Amendment criteria to carry firearms.

Training Performance Analysts

* Must possess a master's degree in Instructional Systems, Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional & Performance Technology, Human Resource Development or Education (with a concentration in Educational Technology). 5 years documented experience in a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.

* Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience conducting performance analyses or Front End Analyses.

* Must possess a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Government or industry human performance analysis initiatives such as Harless Accomplishment Based Curriculum Development (ABCD) methodology.

* Must demonstrate proficiency in using the following software applications:

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint.

* Task Orders under this contract may include physical requirements related to the work to be conducted, especially those at Government facilities or on vessels and platforms, persons conducting the task orders must be able to physically observe performance and climb ladders and/or other physical requirements associated with the work environment.

* May require a secret clearance or higher (per task order).

Training Technical Writer

* Must possess a bachelor's degree in English, Instructional Systems, Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional and Performance Technology, and Education or be a certified Master Training Specialist.

* Must possess a minimum of 7 years technical writing experience. Including drafting written documents and briefing materials, studies and analysis documentation, conducting document review

* The government desires but does not require the Technical Writer to have experience performing technical writing experience in US Coast Guard, the Department of Defense, or the Department of Homeland Security.

* Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Adobe Suite software (e.g., InDesign).

* Prior experience with all or most of the following is desired:

- Proficiency in developing written documents and briefing materials expected

- Experience supporting working groups, studies and analysis, document reviews as it pertains to curriculum development, and coordinates meetings as directed

- Experience in the creation of document templates and style guides.

- Experience with user guides for software applications, security plans, test plans, etc.

- Experience in following style guides and Data Item Descriptions

- Experience in recognizing grammatical and formatting errors in client document deliverables

- Experience in working with developers and engineers in the support of technical documentation

- Understanding of Data Communications Technology

- Understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

3.10.1 Labor Categories Requiring Clearances

Contractor access to classified information is not currently required for most positions under this contract. However, the Government may require Contractor personnel to have a secret clearance at a later date. Therefore, all Contractor employees provided for this requirement must be eligible for a secret clearance.

The following labor categories require specified clearance level:

Aviation C4ISR Instructor: May require Secret (dependent on assigned C4ISR systems)

Instructional Designer (ISD): May require secret (dependent on location &/or work)

Pilot Instructor (H-60): Secret

Program Manager: Secret

Range Safety Officer: e-QIP background check/fingerprints required/Lautenberg Amendment criteria to carry firearms

Site Team Lead: May require secret (dependent on location &/or work)

Tactical Operations Instructor: e-QIP background check/fingerprints required/Lautenberg Amendment criteria to carry firearms

Training Technical Writer: May require secret (dependent on location &/or work)

Training Performance Analyst: May require secret or higher (dependent on location &/or work)

3.10.2 Labor Categories with Unique Requirements

The following labor categories possess unique requirements:

Aviation C4ISR Instructors: Delivers aircrew training device training in specialized aircraft operations either individually or in conjunction with pilot instructors both in the classroom and while in flight. This instruction includes programmed simulator exercises and requires extensive and unpredictable travel with unscheduled overnights due to aircraft operational capability and mission readiness.

Emergency & Disaster Management School Instructors: Delivers resident, Facilitated Online Training (FOT)/Virtual Training (VT), and exportable training courses across the continental United States with occasional travel OCONUS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

General Instructions and Proposal Submission has been amended as follows:

A. General Instructions and Proposal Submission

Offerors must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. Offerors are advised the Government may incorporate any portions of the offeror's proposal into the resulting contract.

In presenting material in the proposal, offerors are advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization shall be emphasized during proposal preparation. Statements that the offeror makes without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government and may result in assessing weaknesses or deficiencies.

Offerors must include any data that illustrates the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Failure to address a specific factor clearly may be considered a deficiency. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is neither necessary nor desired.

The Government advises offerors that taking exception to or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may result in the assessment of a deficiency to the proposal.

The Government will post all amendments to this solicitation at https://www.sam.gov.

Offerors shall include in any proposal, an acknowledgment of all amendments to the solicitation by submission of signed SF-30 or explicit acknowledgement of each amendment in the proposal.

Offerors shall identify any principal subcontractors presented as part of a proposal.

The term "principal subcontractor" is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price or cost (excluding the offeror's profit or fee) for the contract or which provides one or more Key Personnel.

Submit offers via e-mail to the following:

• E-Mail to Takira.M.Floyd@uscg.mil (if e-mail attachments are under 10MB)

Note: Attachments to e-mails must be less than 10MB and USCG policy does not allow receipt of WinZip files via e-mail. Offerors shall clearly mark all email and attachments with a reference to this solicitation number.

PIL Project notification:

This acquisition will be conducted under the auspices of the DHS Procurement Innovation Lab

(PIL). The PIL is a virtual lab that experiments with innovative techniques for increasing efficiencies in the procurement process and institutionalizing best practices.

There is nothing you need to do differently for this requirement. After an award(s), the PIL project team may reach out to successful and unsuccessful offerors to assess effectiveness of the procurement process and the innovative techniques applied. The anonymous feedback will be used to further refine DHS procurement practices.

Additional information on the PIL may be found here-www.dhs.gov/pil.

Questions

Offerors may submit questions or request clarification of the solicitation requirements by emailing the contract specialist at takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil. All questions must be received no later than 1630 Eastern Time on Wednesday, 30 November 2022.

Pre-proposal Conference

A pre-proposal conference for this requirement is scheduled for Thursday, 17 November 2022 at 2:00 PM ET. Please email a list of attendees to the Contract Specialist, Takira Floyd at takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil AND the Contracting Officer, Heather Wastella at heather.m.