ADDENDA 01 - BASIC PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command

(NSWC) Readiness Assessment Exercise Support

1.0 BACKGROUND

Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) requires support of Naval Special Warfare Group Four (NSWG-4) Readiness Assessments (RA) exercises, to include role players and support personnel, subject matter experts, target site coordination, vessels, vehicles, other materials and equipment, and food services. PWS describes description of required labor, material and equipment support.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The Government intends to award an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) type contract supporting issuance of firm-fixed priced task orders. At this time, the Government anticipates a minimum of six (6) Task Orders per year. At the task order level, specific exercise support requirements will be specifically defined. Contractor shall be prepared to support exercise support service requirements involving some or all of the below listed labor categories, material, equipment and catering services.

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, management, materials, equipment, services, and facilities to support requirements as defined in this PWS and subsequent Task Order PWSs.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor shall provide exercise support personnel in accordance with this PWS. Support personnel qualifications, quantities, security clearance requirements, and other defining criteria will be defined within each executed task order. The contractor shall possess a facility clearance at the classification level of SECRET. Exercise support at the task order level will typically include support personnel and services listed below:

4.1.1 Exercise Planner / Project Manager. Contractor shall typically provide exercise planning support services, utilizing an exercise planner / project manager with experience participating in at least two previous Navy Special Warfare or Special Operations Force collective training assessment exercises. SECRET security clearance is required for this position. Exercise Planners shall be United States Citizens. Exercise planners coordinate all role player activities and issue contractor-provided equipment. Exercise planners coordinate and interface routinely with the Government’s primary exercise planner, at a minimum on a daily basis.

4.1.2 Role Player Personnel. All contractor-provided role players shall possess prior law enforcement, military, or other similar experience. Any language requirement outside of English will be specified in task order.

At a minimum, all Role Players shall be proficient in the operation of weapons systems (such as small arms weapons/simulators) which they will operate during exercises. SECRET security clearance may be required for Role Players, when specified at the task order level. All Role Players shall be United States Citizens. Quantities and types of role players along with schedules of support will be identified in the individual task orders. Typical roles will include American citizens (AMCIT), high value targets/individuals (HVI), opposition forces (OPFOR), Department of State (DOS) personnel, law enforcement, local nationals, etc. Contractor shall provide role player support appropriate to the exercise scenarios being executed; this shall include appropriate age, gender, nationality, and attire appropriate to the global regions defined during exercise planning. All role player personnel shall be physically able and willing to operate in austere rural, urban, or maritime environments and under various weather conditions. Contractor shall verify all provided role players meet the physical standards listed in the Navy Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J (PRT) prior to commencement of any exercise support training.

4.1.3 Role Player Site Lead. The Role Player Site Lead coordinates and assists the program manager in assuring Role Player personnel are prepared and available to support specific support requirements. If tasking is determined to require Role Player Site Lead(s), the Government shall indicate under specific task order requests and will indicate number of Role Player Site Lead(s) required.

4.1.4 Exercise Scripter. The exercise scripter provides script development and intelligence support. SECRET security clearance will be required for the exercise scripter. During the exercise, this position will be responsible for developing scenario development, Target Intel Packages (TIP), threat assessments, answering requests for information (RFIs), and adjusting scripting depending on available assets. Exercise scripters will be contracted via separate task order to allow for enough time prior to Readiness Assessments. The exercise scripter shall have prior Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience and be familiar with SOF maritime operations.

Additionally, the exercise scripter shall have prior involvement planning and scripting of previous SOF exercises.

4.1.5 Other exercise support personnel may be required, as specified and negotiated at the task order level. Examples, not limited to the following labor categories, shall have subject matter expertise in the following categories.

4.1.5.1 Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). Personnel are required to have prior JTAC, Forward Air Controller Airborne (FAC-A), or Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) qualifications and experience. Personnel will provide simulated close air support which requires familiarity with call for fire doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

4.1.5.2 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR). SECRET Clearance Required. Personnel are required to have previous experience with ISR platforms as a sensor operator or crew. Personnel will be required to simulate an ISR capability by providing realistic tactical scenarios that closely replicate the capability of an airborne ISR platform and its tactics, techniques, and procedures.

4.1.5.3 Medical scenario support. Personnel are required to have training and proficiency in Tactical Trauma Protocols (TTPs), Tactical Medical Emergencies Protocols (TMEPs), and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). Will be required to assist in development of realistic medical scenarios and advise during the individual event testing basic and advanced trauma casualty management and paramedic level skills, and basic emergent surgical procedures. Instructs and advises operational personnel in TCCC and serves as a tactical medical advisor to the individual Special Boat Teams Training Department.

4.1.5.4 SOCOM Realistic Military Training (RMT) cell coordination.

Personnel are required to have previous experience in the development and approval of a RMT package in support of a SOF exercise. Contractor will provide personnel to support in the development of an RMT approval package, including but not limited to sight surveys, assist in drafting of land use agreements and memorandum(s) of understanding/agreement.

4.1.6 Contractor shall ensure that its employees understand that as part of these training exercises, personal and/or scenario biometric data may be collected and will be used for training purposes only. Government personnel will collect biometric data of role players. Contractor shall obtain written participation consent from its employees and provide written consent forms to the designated Government point of contact.

4.1.7 Contractor shall obtain and provide transportation service waivers from its employees. Waivers shall indicate that its employees understand that as part of the exercise they may be required to ride in tactical military vehicles including waterborne craft and aircraft.

4.2 Contractor shall provide materials and equipment for the duration of the exercises in accordance with the task order PWS. Materials and equipment at the task order level will typically include the below:

4.2.1 Assault style rifles (AK47, M4) with blank fire adapters for each weapon system per event. Quantities of assault rifles will be dependent upon the quantity of role players designated to carry and employ assault rifles.

4.2.2 Vehicle mounted blank crew served weapon (M240, 50cal) with blank fire adapters or simulated air/gas powered equivalent.

4.2.3 Assault style rifles (Simunition) (AK47, M4) capable of utilizing either ultimate training munitions (UTM) or simunition marking cartridges.

Simunition barrels will be provided by contractor. Contractor also required to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for any role player participating in the events utilizing simunition.

4.2.4 Blank and Simunition Ammunition. Contractor shall provide the appropriate number of blank and/or simunition. Quantity shall be determined at the task order level.

4.2.4 Vehicles capable of mounting aforementioned crew served weapons (see

4.2.2 above). Vehicles must be capable of 4x4 off road operation. One winch is recommended, but not required.

4.2.5 Contractor shall provide vessels, where quantities, duration of use, and types will be defined at the task order level. Usually these vessels will be 30-150 feet (ft) in length capable of transiting in the open ocean and riverine environments. Vessel ranges not listed shall be disclosed at the task order level. Vessels used in a riverine environment may require minimum bridge clearance height and draft limitations to be disclosed at the task order level.

Vessels shall have at a minimum, one state room, and allow boarding by personnel and discharge of blank ammunition on board. Fuel for vessels shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and included in executed Task Orders.

4.2.5.1 Target vessels: Vessel shall be 100-150ft overall length.

Vessel shall have a cruise speed of no less than 7 knots and a range of no less than 1,000 nautical miles. Maintaining cruising speed means the vessel shall be able to run at speed for duration of event (6-8 hrs.).

Vessel shall have at a minimum a properly working Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, or Garmin Radar. Radar shall have a range of 24nm or greater. Allow for use of simunition or blank ammunition both external and internal of vessel. Crew of vessel shall be provided by contractor. Minimum crew required to maintain sustained vessel operations for 3-4 days. Ship master required to hold current USCG credentials for contracted vessel gross tons to include applicable requirements under US Code of Federal Regulations Maritime Titles

(CFR 33/ CFR 46/ CFR 49).

4.2.5.2 Target/Opposing Force: Vessel shall be 45-100ft overall length. Vessel shall have a cruise speed of no less than 12 knots.

Minimum range shall be disclosed at the task order level based upon vessel required. Maintaining cruising speed means the vessel shall be able to run at speed for duration of event (6-8 hrs). Vessel shall have at a minimum a properly working Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, or Garmin Radar. Radar shall have a range of 24nm or greater. Allow for use of simunition or blank ammunition both external and internal of vessel. Crew of vessel shall be provided by contractor. Minimum crew required to maintain sustained vessel operations for 3-4 days. Ship master required to hold current USCG credentials for contracted vessel gross tons to include applicable requirements under US Code of Federal Regulations Maritime Titles (CFR 33/ CFR 46/ CFR 49).

4.2.5.3 Opposing Force Vessel: Vessel shall be center console style 30- 45ft overall length. Vessel shall be capable of maintaining a minimum cruising speed of 20 knots in either open ocean or riverine areas.

Minimum range shall be disclosed at the task order level based upon vessel required. Vessel shall have at a minimum a properly working Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, or Garmin Radar. Radar shall have a range of 24nm or greater. Allow for use of simunition or blank ammunition both external and internal of vessel. Crew of vessel shall be provided by contractor.

Minimum of 2 crew with vessel coxswain qualified on contracted vessel.

4.2.5.4 All Vessel Standard: If any vessel awarded under a task order becomes inoperable due to events not caused by the Government, i.e., a mechanical or vessel deficiency, the contractor shall exercise good faith to repair the vessel as soon as possible. If the vessel cannot be fully repaired within 24-hours of contractor notification, the contractor will be afforded an additional 24 hours beyond the initial 24 hours to complete repairs or locate a replacement vessel for use by the Government at no extra cost to the Government. The replacement vessel shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications of the specific vessel type being replaced.

4.2.6 The Contractor shall provide requested flight hours (Thirty [30] hours on-station) of manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Simulated CAS (Close Air Support) (SIMCAS) over water and land in areas requested. Flight hours will consist of four (4) hours on- station time per day.

All local transit time to and from the target area will be included in the total hours. Transit time to position the ISR aircraft to and from the training site should be included in the Contractor’s proposal. The ISR aircraft will be capable of providing realistic tactical scenarios that closely replicate the characteristics of the environments encountered by SOF during ongoing combat operations overseas by simulating Theatre specific ISR, CAS, Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), Call For Fire (CFF) and indirect fire surface assets.

4.2.7 Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) kits: At a minimum, each SSE kit shall include computers, cache material (i.e., simulated weapons, simulated explosives equipment, etc.), Identification cards, pocket litter, and cell phones. SSE shall be defined at the task order level.

4.2.8 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by Contractor for all Role Players/contracted personnel involved in the discharge of pyrotechnics, blank ammunition, and ultimate training munitions (UTM).

Contractor will provide proper flotation and safety equipment to conduct maritime operations.

4.2.9 Sets of Pyro-technics to simulate RPGs, IEDs and fire effects.

4.2.10 Moulage Effects for identified role players. Moulage effects will include burns, lacerations, and bullet wounds for extremities, head, and torso. All moulage effects will be determined by Government medical representative no less than 24 hours prior to use in exercise.

4.2.11 Contractor shall provide medical dummies capable of simulating patient symptoms resulting from injuries to include gun shots, trauma, exposure, burns, etc. SimMan or capable alternate is required.

4.2.12 Table and Chairs for any all catering requirements.

4.3 The contractor shall provide food service for exercise participants (Government personnel only) to the extent the Government determines at the task order level it is a necessary expense of the training; quantities and location shall be specified at the task order level. Food service requirements at the task order level will typically include the below:

4.3.1 One hot buffet style breakfast per day.

4.3.2 One hot buffet style lunch per day.

4.3.3 One hot buffet style dinner per day.

4.3.4 One boxed meal provided post event per participant per day.

4.3.5 Beverages shall be included in meal service; typically, orange juice and milk for the breakfast service, electrolyte replenishing beverage for lunch and dinner service, and water with all meals (≥ 64 ounces per person per day).

4.3.6 Two-hour serving window per hot meal.

4.3.7 Food service prepared in accordance with and USSOCOM Performance

Menu Standards and guidance from the Government Registered Dietitian. Sample menu to be provided and approved by the Government prior to start of exercises, as specified in the task order.

4.4 Post Award Conference (PAC). Contractor shall participate in a post award conference with the Government to be held no later than fifteen business days after contract award. PAC to be held telephonically and contractor shall provide a PAC summary as a deliverable no later than ten business days after PAC. Attendee’s from the Government shall be the Contracting Officer, the appointed Contracting Officer Representative or Lead Technical Representative. The Contractor shall at a minimum have the lead point of contact or program manger in attendance.

4.5 Pre-Task Order Coordination: Contractor may be required to coordinate upcoming training events 30-45 days in advance of a formally issued task order.

Contractor shall participate in these planning meetings at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall not provide any services (personnel, material, equipment or food services) prior to issuance of a fully funded and awarded task order.

5. DELIVERABLES:

Deliverable Ref. Delivery Date

Written Participation Consent 4.1.6 Defined at TO level Service Transportation Waiver 4.1.7 Defined at TO level Breakfast Meals 4.3.1 Defined at TO level Lunch Meals 4.3.2 Defined at TO level

Dinner Meals 4.3.3 Defined at TO level Portable Lunches 4.3.4 Defined at TO level Sample Menu 4.3.7 Defined at TO level Post Award Conference Report 4.4 Ten Business Days after PAC Contractor Manpower Reporting 6 Annually prior to October 1 Safety Mishaps 9.5 Within 2 business days of event

Quality Assurance Plan 11 Thirty calendar days after award

6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Special Warfare Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.sam.gov.

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Contractor travel: Travel shall be authorized by the Government to support training requirements as necessary. Contractor travel, if authorized, will be included at the task order level and proposed expenditures will be evaluated for reasonableness prior to task order award. All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized). Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00.

Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

7.2 Contractor maybe required to submit supporting information relating to quotation of travel expenses at the task order level and shall comply with any received request.

8. SECURITY

8.1 Security will be in accordance with the attached DD Form 254. Contractor-provided exercise support personnel supporting a task order under this contract must be cleared at the SECRET level prior to the start of the task. Contractor will require access to and to maintain access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET computer systems at government facilities/contractor facility and training locations. Contractor will be authorized to courier classified information up to the “Secret” level in performance of official duties upon approval of and designation by the COR.

8.2 Contractor shall maintain Secret Facility clearance and access for the duration of the contract. Security clearance requirements for contractor personnel, outside of the requirements already identified in the above paragraphs 4.1.1 through 4.1.4, will be specified at the task order level.

8.3 Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government data.

8.4 All contractor personnel are required to be citizens of the United States.

8.5 Contractor shall maintain physical security of all contractor-provided weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other equipment provided in support of this PWS.

8.6 Contractor must be able to obtain personnel and vehicle access to military installations. Contractor is responsible for coordinating all necessary access through the local Military Pass and Decal Office prior to commencement of any exercise support training.

9. SAFETY

9.1 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The contractor shall comply with and maintain appropriate safety instructions and qualification standards in accordance with references located in paragraph 9.3 & 9.4.

9.2 Government Exercise Controller Responsibility: The Government exercise controller shall provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine as appropriate.

Additionally, the Government exercise controller will have the authority to stop any training being provided when he or she determines that the safety of students, contractor employees or other personnel are at risk.

9.3 Contractor Responsibility: Nothing in the Statement of work, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations

(including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.4 Risk Controls

9.4.1 Risks are incurred during the conduct of this training. This training requires implementation of risk controls. NSW will ensure a certified medic is on station at each training event and there is a designated vehicle identified to support CASEVAC.

9.4.2 During air and maritime operations personnel shall provide and wear prescribed safety equipment IAW Navy, Army, or Coast Guard SOPs, FMs and regulations. PPE shall be worn during all pyrotechnic, blank fire, and UTM training events. Contractor is responsible for providing PPE.

9.5 Mishaps: Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the designated range safety officer (RSO) or range officer in charge (ROIC). A formal written report shall be prepared and submitted to the Safety Officer within 2 business days of the incident.

9.6 Contractor is required to develop and provide an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Risk Assessments accounting for each event during the supported exercise.

EAP and risk assessments will be provided to the military lead at a min of 24hrs prior to execution. Government military lead will be identified at point of task order award.

10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI)

The Government does not anticipate the issuance of Government-provided property or equipment. However, any GFP/GFE/GFI later determined necessary will be defined at the task order level.

11. QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections;

identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract. QSP shall be submitted thirty days after contract award.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE

12.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner. The Government will assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will be responsible for monitoring performance.

12.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the Contracting Officer will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service.

The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how it will correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the Contractor’s corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

12.3 In order to assist in monitoring performance, the following Performance Requirements Summary:

Performance Objective Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Qualified, Trained, and Professional Personnel.

The Contractor timely provides sufficient and adequately trained workforce capable of fully complying with all the requirements of the PWS 100% of the time.

Manage day to day operations and activities to ensure successful compliance with the contract. This includes, but is not limited to; timely providing adequate staffing, managing workload, training, retention and supporting each activity as prescribed by the PWS in a complete and professional manner. Qualified personnel replacements are arranged in a timely manner such that there is no degradation of services

*No instances of failure to present a professional appearance.

*No instances of failure to engage in professional, courteous and polite conduct.

*No instances of failure to work as a team player.

*No instances of failing to provide adequate personnel or providing personnel who are incapable of supporting tasking.

COR

Observation, Customer feedback.

Goals and Deadlines.

The Contractor ensures all deadlines and requirements outlined in the PWS are met in specified timelines.

Manage daily timelines to ensure successful completion of tasks. The Contractor will ensure all personnel and equipment are in place to support each activity at time and location planned by Government lead planner.

*No more than 2 validated complaints per calendar year that personnel or equipment were not provided or late.

COR

Observation, Customer feedback.

*No more than 2 valid complaints per year.

Provide requested assets (material and equipment) capable of completing all tasks outlined in the PWS.

Mange daily operations and activities involving all contracted equipment and material outlined in the PWS. This includes but not limited to staging, logistic requirements, maintenance, and repair. Contractor shall provide comparable replacement assets in situation primary contracted support is unable to meet specified tasks.

Government/Contractor property is safeguarded at all times to avoid loss or damage to property

*No more than 2 valid complaints per year that Deliverables are late or of poor quality.

*No instances of failure to obtain a comparable replacement.

*No instances of damage or loss to Government property due to contractor negligence.

Customer feedback.

Administrative Tasks.

Contractor provides necessary management and oversight necessary to comply with the administrative requirements of the

PWS.

Deliverables are submitted accurately in accordance with PWS timelines.

*No delay in submission of deliverables.

Deliverable are submitted accurately and complete.

Customer feedback.

Safety and Medical.

The Contractor provides Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Risk Assessments for each event outlined in the PWS.

Contractor is required to develop and provide an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Risk Assessments accounting for each event outlined in PWS. EAP and risk assessments will be provided to the Government lead planner at a min of 24hrs prior to execution.

*No instances of failure to comply with safety/security requirements.

*No instances of failure to comply

COR

Observation, Customer feedback.

with medical requirements.

13. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Below listed documents are available upon request.

13.1 COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3591.1E Range Safety Procedures

13.2 Regulations regarding prescribed safety equipment for air and maritime operations

(Paragraph 9.4.2) shall be provided by the Government, when applicable.

Contractor shall comply and provide safety equipment for contractor personnel in accordance with any regulation.

13.3 USSOCOM Performance Menu Standards, when applicable

13.4 Navy Physical Readiness OPNAVINST 6110.1J

14. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 Training exercise locations will be defined at the task order level.

14.2 The Government estimates the place of performance will be in the vicinity of the

Southeastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast regions and waterways, near Cherry Point, NC, Gulfport, MS, Virginia Beach, VA, Florida Panhandle, and Southern California waterways unless otherwise specified in the task order.

15. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

15.1 The contract shall be five years in length (five years, six months if the option at

FAR 52.217-8 is exercised). Task Orders can be executed at any time during the POP and may extend beyond the end of the contract so as long as execution was prior to the end of the Base contract. Pricing for issued orders shall be based upon the date the order is issued and each task order will involve a stated period of performance.