A10 - Littoral Craft Training Service Support PWS_v3.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Littoral Craft Training Support Service Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

4th Marine Division

1.0 Background: The Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) requires contractor-provided instructional services to train U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) personnel in the operation and maintenance of tactical small craft. This training is critical for Littoral Craft Company (LCC) C & D of the 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion, 4th Marine Division. The contractor shall provide qualified instructors to deliver training at the USMC Reserve Training Centers in Tampa, FL, and Galveston, TX, and at other temporary duty locations.

2.0 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, resources, and management necessary to deliver instructional services for tactical small craft operations, maintenance, and tactics. The contractor shall provide training on the following primary watercraft:

• 9-meter Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft-A (MMRC-A)

• 35' Expeditionary Littoral Craft (ELC)

The contractor shall also be prepared to provide instruction on the following secondary watercraft:

• Assault Amphibian Safety Boat (AASB)

• 7m Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)

• Open Water Safety Craft (OWSC)

3.0 Task Areas

The contractor shall perform at the following tasks:

3.1 Task 1: Tactical Small Craft Instructor at the USMC Reserve Training Center in Tampa, FL

(CLIN 0001)

3.2 Task 2: Tactical Small Craft Instructor at the USMC Reserve Training Center Galveston, TX

(CLIN 0002)

3.3 Training Delivery.

• The contractor shall deliver classroom and underway instruction on tactical small boat operations and tactics in riverine and coastal environments, during both day and night.

• The contractor shall provide instruction on user-level preventive and corrective maintenance for the MMRC-A and ELC, in accordance with all applicable military and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) technical manuals and directives.

• The contractor shall conduct training on the characteristics and systems of the MMRC-A and ELC.

• The contractor shall provide basic and specialized training in small boat tactical employment in accordance with Tactical Boat Operations

(NTTP 3-20.6.29M/MBCH-01A/MCTP 13-10H).

• The contractor shall provide remedial training to students as necessary to ensure proficiency.

3.4 Curriculum and Training Support.

• The contractor shall, when requested by the government, review and provide recommendations for updates to training plans and materials.

• The contractor shall, when requested by the government, develop or update crew position-specific qualification test question banks, written exams, grading sheets, and oral/practical board questions and evaluation sheets.

• The contractor shall administer and grade written exams and participate in oral and practical qualification boards.

3.5 Safety.

• The contractor shall perform the duties of Range Safety Officer (RSO) and Line Coach for underway live-fire evolutions on craft-mounted weapon systems.

• The contractor shall ensure a safe training environment at all times and will immediately report all safety violations to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

4.0 Contractor Personnel Requirements

The contractor shall ensure that all personnel assigned to this contract meet the following minimum qualifications:

4.1 General Requirements.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be fluent in English.

• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be able to pass a federal background check and obtain a DoD Common Access Card

(CAC).

• Must possess or be capable of possessing a SECRET security clearance.

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

• Must pass a "High-Risk Training" screening in accordance with all applicable regulations.

4.2 Instructor Qualifications.

• Must have a minimum of eight years of documented military small boat operator experience.

• Must have experience on multiple small boat platforms, ranging from 24' to 36' in length.

• Must possess at least one of the following instructor qualifications (or an equivalent):

• Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) 9502 (805A Instructor)

• Navy NEC 9518 (A12A Professional Development Instructor)

• Graduate of a recognized instructor training course (e.g., Instruction Delivery

Continuum, Journeyman Instructor Training).

• Must possess, or be able to qualify as, a Water Survival Intermediate (Second Class

Swimmer equivalent).

• Must be proficient in maritime navigation, tactical boat operations, and the military decision-making process.

5.0 Deliverables

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables to the COR:

PWS

Reference Paragraph

Deliverable Due Date

5.1 Monthly Status Report The 25th of each month

5.2 Final Report Within 14 calendar days of the end of

each contract period

5.3 Travel Reports Within 14 calendar days of completion

of travel

6.0 Government-Furnished Items

6.1 The government will provide the following:

• Access to government facilities, including classrooms, office space, and training ranges.

• Access to all necessary training equipment, including watercraft, weapons, and ammunition.

• Access to government computer networks (NIPRNET and SIPRNET) as required.

• All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• All instructional materials and curriculum.

7.0 Place and Period of Performance

7.1 The primary places of performance will be:

• USMC Reserve Training Center, Tampa, FL

• USMC Reserve Training Center, Galveston, TX

The contractor may be required to travel to other locations as specified in this PWS.

7.2 The period of performance is a one (1) twelve-month base period, and four (4) twelve-month option period.

Period Length Dates

Option Period Base One (1) year TBD

Option Period One One (1) year TBD

Option Period Two One (1) year TBD

Option Period Three One (1) year TBD

Option Period Four One (1) year TBD

8.0 General Information

8.1 Hours of Operation. Normal working hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. However, training may be conducted outside of these hours, including on weekends and at night, to meet mission requirements.

8.2 Federal Holidays

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King’s Birthday

• President’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth National Independence Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Veteran’s Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• and any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, and/or Presidential

Proclamation

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

9. Technical Exhibit List

9.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

9.2 Technical Exhibit 2 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Technical Exhibit 1 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

The PRS identifies the most critical tasks, links them to the exact PWS reference paragraphs, and establishes the required performance standards.

Service (Task) PWS Reference (Paragraph)

Required Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

Provide Qualified Instructors

4.1 Key Personnel,

4.2 Personnel

Qualifications

All instructors must meet 100% of the minimum qualifications outlined in the PWS before performing work.

100% Review of contractor's personnel records and certifications.

Training Delivery 3.3 Conduct Training / Instruction

Instruction is provided in accordance with applicable military doctrine (NTTP 3-20.6.29M) and OEM manuals.

Training meets the operational needs of the unit.

Periodic Observation;

Review of training records;

Customer Feedback.

Curriculum & Training Support

3.4 Training

Support Services

Requested reviews and updates to training materials are provided accurately and within the government-requested timeframe.

100% Inspection of materials; Customer Feedback.

Safety Compliance 3.5 Safety Ensure a safe training environment with zero safety violations. All incidents are reported immediately to the COR.

Direct Observation during training; 100% review of any incident reports.

Monthly Status Report

5.1 Monthly Status

Report

Report is submitted to the COR by the 25th of each month following the reporting period and is accurate and complete.

100% Inspection of deliverable.

Final Report 5.2 Final Report Report is submitted within 14 calendar days of the contract period's end.

100% Inspection of deliverable.

Travel Reports 5.3 Travel Report Reports are submitted within 14 calendar days of travel completion.

100% Inspection of deliverable.

Technical Exhibit 2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

The QASP details how the government will monitor and evaluate the contractor's performance against the standards defined in the PRS, mapped to the exact PWS sub-paragraphs.

Performance Objective

PWS

Reference Paragraph

Required Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Surveillance Method

Provide Qualified Instructors

4.1, 4.2 All instructors meet 100% of the PWS qualifications.

100% compliance. No instructors shall perform on the contract without meeting all listed requirements.

100% Inspection: The COR will review all instructor qualification records prior to the start of performance.

Training Delivery 3.3 Instruction follows all specified military and OEM standards.

No more than two (2) substantiated negative student/government feedback reports per month.

Periodic Observation & Customer Feedback:

The COR will observe at least one training session per quarter and will solicit feedback from the trained USMC personnel.

Curriculum & Training Support

3.4 All requested updates are

delivered accurately and on time.

100% of requested materials are submitted on time and require no more than one revision for quality.

100% Inspection & Customer Feedback:

The COR will review all submitted materials to ensure they meet the government’s request.

Safety Compliance 3.5 Full compliance with all safety procedures;

immediate reporting.

Zero safety violations due to contractor negligence. Any incidents must be reported within one hour.

Direct Observation: The COR will randomly observe training evolutions to ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Monthly Status Report

5.1 Submitted to the COR by

the 25th of each month following the reporting period.

95% of reports submitted on time over a 12-month period. 100% of reports must be accurate.

100% Inspection: The COR will review each deliverable for timeliness and accuracy.

Final Report 5.2 Submitted to the COR within 14 calendar days of the contract period's end.

100% accuracy and compliance with the 14-day timeline.

100% Inspection: The COR will review the final report for complete documentation of all training events.

Travel Reports 5.3 Submitted to the COR within 14 calendar days of travel completion.

100% of travel reports submitted within 14 calendar days of travel completion.

100% Inspection: The COR will verify travel reports against approved travel authorizations and invoices.