Att 1 PWS SERE Exercise CAO1JUL25.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Evasion Exercise Services

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform a live-environment evasion exercise that provides units with suitable training areas, human and physical infrastructure, and adaptive scenarios from 11 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025. Services include; coordination with local law enforcement and municipalities; provide safe site; provide transportation mechanisms including horse, UTV, maritime; provide role player support. Services provided to support 12 personnel throughout the event. Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.1.1 Objectives

1.1.1.1 Evasion and Survival: Train personnel to effectively evade and survive in a contested environment, utilizing TTPs related to unconventional human-based networks, with a focus on 5th gen force aircraft personnel.

1.1.1.2 Network Awareness: Educate personnel on the characteristics, tactics, and motivations of unconventional human-based networks, enabling them to recognize and respond to potential threats.

1.1.1.3 Recontact Procedures: Develop and practice recontact procedures, including signaling, communication, and rendezvous techniques, to facilitate recovery in a contested environment.

1.1.1.4 Environmental Adaptation: Train personnel to blend in with the local environment, using techniques such as camouflage, concealment, and deception, to minimize detection.

1.1.1.5 Surveillance Detection: Teach personnel to conduct surveillance detection routes, identifying and evading potential surveillance efforts by unconventional human-based networks.

1.1.2 Secondary Objectives:

1.1.2.1 Scenario-Based Training: Provide adaptive scenarios that simulate real-world contested environments, allowing personnel to apply TTPs in a realistic and dynamic setting.

1.1.2.2 Interagency Coordination: Foster coordination with local law enforcement and municipalities to ensure a safe and effective training environment.

1.1.2.3 Logistical Support: Provide suitable training areas, human and physical infrastructure, and transportation mechanisms (including horse, UTV, maritime) to support the exercise.

1.1.2.4 Role Player Support: Utilize role players to simulate unconventional human-based networks, enhancing the realism and effectiveness of the training.

1.1.2.5 Safety and Risk Management : Ensure a safe training environment, with adequate risk management measures in place to protect personnel and prevent accidents.

1.1.3 Performance Metrics:

1.1.3.1 Personnel Proficiency : Measure the proficiency of personnel in applying TTPs related to evasion, survival, and recontact procedures in a contested environment.

1.1.3.2 Scenario Completion Rate : Track the percentage of scenarios completed successfully, with personnel demonstrating effective application of TTPs.

1.1.3.2.1 Safety Incident Rate : Monitor and report on safety incidents, ensuring that the training environment remains safe and effective.

1.1.3.2.2 Participant Feedback : Collect feedback from participants, assessing the effectiveness of the training and identifying areas for improvement.

1.1.3.2.3 Exercise Evaluation : Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the exercise, assessing the achievement of primary and secondary objectives, and identifying lessons learned for future improvements.

1.2 Background: The increasing complexity of modern warfare and the proliferation of advanced air defense systems have elevated the risk of personnel recovery operations in contested environments. Specifically, 5th generation force aircraft, with their advanced capabilities and increased operational tempo, are more likely to encounter unconventional human-based networks that can compromise their safety and effectiveness. These networks, often comprising non-state actors, insurgent groups, or other irregular forces, can pose a significant threat to aircrew and other personnel who may be forced to eject or recover in hostile territory. As a result, there is a critical need for specialized training that prepares personnel to evade, survive, and recover in these environments, leveraging Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that account for the unique characteristics and challenges of unconventional human-based networks. This training requirement aims to address this gap, providing personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate effectively in contested environments and return safely to friendly forces.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 11 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0730-1630 on Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays. The contractor shall conduct a nighttime evasion scenario outside of the standard service hours of 0730 to 1630. The contractor is responsible for coordinating and scheduling this scenario in advance, ensuring appropriate notification and preparation to all relevant parties. This scheduling requirement is intended to prevent conflicts with regular service operations and to facilitate effective execution of the nighttime exercise. Training is to be held in Helena MT, Bozeman MT, Townsend MT, Canyon Ferry MT, and Grassy Mountain MT. Training areas must be in at least 500 acre site. The contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.4.1.1 Telework: The Government will permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a telework program may be enacted to ensure that the Government's mission-critical operations stay operational during times of national emergency or incidents of national significance. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.5.5 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.9 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): N/A

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 Training Area Management: The contractor shall provide a minimum of 500 acres of suitable training area, with varied terrain, to support the live-environment evasion exercise.

5.2 Human Infrastructure: The contractor shall provide a team of experienced role players, including:

· 6-8 role players to simulate hostile forces

· 2-3 role players to simulate friendly forces

· 1-2 role players to simulate neutral forces

5.3 Physical Infrastructure: The contractor shall provide:

5.3.1 A safe and secure base of operations for the 12 personnel

5.3.2 A command center with communication equipment and logistics support

5.3.3 A medical evacuation plan and equipment

5.4 Adaptive Scenarios : The contractor shall design and execute a minimum of 5 adaptive scenarios, including:

5.4.1 Urban evasion

5.4.2 Rural evasion

5.4.3 Maritime evasion

5.4.4 Mountainous terrain evasion

5.4.5 Nighttime evasion

5.5 Coordination with Local Law Enforcement and Municipalities: The contractor shall:

5.5.1 Obtain necessary permits and approvals from local authorities

5.5.2 Coordinate with local law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure training environment

5.5.3 Provide notification to local residents and businesses of the training exercise

5.6 Safe Site: The contractor shall ensure that the training site is safe and secure, with:

5.6.1 A risk assessment and mitigation plan

5.6.2 A emergency response plan

5.6.3 A plan for handling and storing sensitive equipment and materials

5.7 Transportation Mechanisms: The contractor shall provide:

5.7.1 A minimum of 10 horses, with experienced handlers and equipment

5.7.2 A minimum of 10 UTVs, with experienced operators and equipment

5.7.3 A minimum of 6 maritime vessels, with experienced operators and equipment

5.8 Role Player Support: The Contractor Shall provide role players with:

5.8.1 Realistic uniform and equipment

5.8.2 Scenario-specific training and equipment

5.8.3 A plan for role players safety

5.9 Operational Experience: The contractor shall demonstrate operational experience with human-based covert networks, including:

5.9.1 Experience with surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques

5.9.2 Experience with covert communication methods

5.9.3 Experience with infiltration and exfiltration techniques

5.10 Logistics Support: The contractor shall provide:

5.10.1 Food and water for the 12 personnel and role players

5.10.2 Medical support and equipment

5.10.3 Communication equipment and support

6.0 Horses: The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of horses to support the training exercise for 12 persons over the course of 5 days.

7.0 UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles): The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of UTVs to support the training exercise for 12 persons over the course of 5 days.

8.0 Role Playing Uniforms: The Contractor shall provide uniforms and attire for role players to simulate unconventional human-based networks.

9.0 Bear Spray: The Contractor shall provide bear spray or other less-than-lethal deterrents to enhance the realism of the training exercise and provide a safe and effective means for participants to respond to simulated threats.

9.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and replacement of all CFP/M/E provided under this contract. The Government shall not be responsible for any damage or loss to the CFP/M/E, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Government personnel.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Federal Acquisition Regulation https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b) 01/23/2014 (Change 1: 07/28/2020) http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors (paragraph 9) August 2013 http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDI 5200.46 DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC) 09/09/14 (Change 1: 05/04/2018) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors 08/27/2004 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

DoDI 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs 01/29/2019 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy Program 05/14/2007 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

10/05/2020 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodd/

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program 12/19/2005 (Change 4: 11/10/2015) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 02/28/2006 (Change 2: 05/18/2016) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

AFI 10-245

Antiterrorism 03/28/2013 (Certified current 03/30/2017) https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFI 31-101

Security Forces Standards and Procedures 08/18/2020 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFMAN 31-113

Security Forces Standards and Procedures 03/05/2013 Change 1:

12/02/2015 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFPD 17-1

Information Dominance Governance and Management 04/12/2016 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFMAN 17-1301

Computer Security (COMPUSEC) 02/12/2020 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFI 10-701

Operations Security 7/24/2019 (Change 1:

06/09/2020) https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

5.1 Training Area Management

The contractor shall provide a minimum of 500 acres of suitable training area, with varied terrain, to support the live-environment evasion exercise.

Random monitoring / COR

Periodic Inspection / COR

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

Ver. October 2022