Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement 18 Nov 21.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

SPECIAL TACTICS TRAINING SQUADRON

COMBATIVE SKILLS TRAINING

18 Nov 2021

1. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to perform combatives training for Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS). The contractor shall accomplish all combative skills training tasks to meet the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.1. Organization. Special Tactics Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

1.2. Mission. Mission requirements generate deployments of Special Tactics (ST) personnel to participate in the full spectrum of military operations in forward operating locations. Combatives bridges the gap between physical training and tactics when the need to engage in hand-to-hand combat emerges. A standardized combatives training program prepares the ST force to deal effectively with

Special Operations Urban Combat, prisoner detainment and control, personnel protection, and self-preservation during combat/non-combatant operations. Learning to effectively and efficiently manipulate the human body provides all Special Tactics personnel with force protection skills and give our operators options in the force continuum between verbal commands and lethal force (and the training to determine when it is appropriate to employ these options). Combatives training shall include grappling, short-range weapons, and close range scenario-based drills consistent with hand-to-hand combat situations. All combative training will use the crawl-walk-run approach.

1.3. Instructor Experience and Disciplines.

1.3.1. Primary instructor shall have:

- A minimum of 10 years combined training in combatives/martial arts. Instructors shall have at least one certification listed below:

• Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP)

• Special Operations Combatives Program Instructor (SOCP-2)

• Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)

• Close Quarters Defense (CQD)

• Krav Maga

- A minimum of five (5) years of teaching/instructional experience,

- Previously successfully instructed/taught a special operations unit in combatives training.

- A minimum of a 3rd degree Black belt in one or more of the below arts:

• Jiu-Jitsu (JJ)

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

• Hapkido

1.3.2. Additional instructor(s) shall have:

- A minimum of 3 years combined training in combatives/martial arts

- A minimum of one (1) year of teaching/instructional experience

- A minimum of a 1st degree Black belt or equivalent

Note: Instructors shall be able to articulate and instruct the differences between the specific

Martial Arts and combatives techniques being taught.

Special Note: The secondary/additional instructor(s) shall not provide training without the presence of the primary instructor, unless they meet all requirements of the Primary

Instructor’s Experience/Disciplines.

1.4. Specific Tasks.

1.4.1. Recurring Combative Skills Training Task. Instructors shall provide a five day course of instruction (8 hours per day), over a 1-week period (40 hours total per course). There will be four separate 40-hour courses of instruction and each course of instruction shall encompass the training objectives in 1.4.1.1 – 1.4.1.2.12.

An additional 32 hours of continuation/maintenance training for STTS cadre and students shall be provided in one or two hour blocks by request from the Government and encompass the training objectives in section 1.4.1.1 – 1.4.1.2.12.

Instructors shall test and evaluate STTS trainees in combative skills as prescribed in the approved syllabus for both the recurring combative instruction and continuation/maintenance training.

1.4.1.1. Requirements for Combatives Training.

1.4.1.1.1. Risk Management (RM) will be at the forefront of combatives training to minimize acceptable risks of injury for trainees.

1.4.1.1.2. Basic techniques in the lesson plan shall be performed using task, condition, and standard format, to monitor training/measureable gains in proficiency, and standardization.

1.4.1.1.3. Basic techniques in the training shall utilize preparatory commands and commands of execution to ensure safe, controlled training while utilizing close order drill methodology.

1.4.1.1.4. Under the crawl-walk-run approach, training plan will allow for full speed, full contact introduction/training to interpersonal violence without special training areas or special training aids.

1.4.1.1.5. All techniques taught shall be evaluated for standardized proficiency.

1.4.1.1.6. Personnel shall be tested on all aspects of close combat instruction to include program development, skill attainment, and maintenance.

1.4.1.1.7. Trainees will be instructed on combative fitness training and close combat injuries.

1.4.1.2. Minimum Training Objectives. The contractor shall develop a syllabus and a training timeline to implement the training plan as outlined in this PWS. The training plan shall follow a logical progression, as determined by the contractor staff with a final evaluation event. The syllabus objectives shall concentrate on performing offensive/defensive tactics using basic combatives techniques when engaged in hand-to-hand combat in combatant/non-combatant operations. The training goal is for each student to develop a solid foundation in the following modules:

1.4.1.2.1. All techniques shall be taught with and without body armor

1.4.1.2.2. Gaining and maintaining dominant body position standing and on the ground

1.4.1.2.3. Returning to the standing position and creating space to employ weapons systems

1.4.1.2.4. Basic submission techniques; choke and joint manipulation

1.4.1.2.5. Edge weapon offense/defense and disarmament

1.4.1.2.6. Weapon retention and disarmament (carbine/pistol)

1.4.1.2.7. Basic takedown techniques

1.4.1.2.8. Defense to common attacks (front/rear chokes, strikes, push)

1.4.1.2.9. Basic striking

1.4.1.2.10. Prisoner detainment and control

1.4.1.2.11. Special Operations Urban Combat (SOUC) scenarios (CQB) with belligerent combatants and non-combatants

1.4.1.2.12. The contractor shall provide lectures on combatives training capabilities, history of martial arts, evolution of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts, close combat history, and psychological aspects of killing. The lectures shall be given as part of normally scheduled training.

1.5. Class Size. Class size will average between 10 to 24 trainees. Contractor shall provide enough instructors to maintain a 1:10 Instructor/Trainee ratio for all instruction (AFI 36-2620, section 2.3.1.3).

Class size is subject to change due to the dynamic STTS training schedule.

1.6. Authorized Government Representative (AGR). The AGR shall monitor and coordinate any special actions required from the contractor. Contractor will be notified if monitoring is required more frequently. The AGR will provide a three-month Training Forecast to the contractor representative not later than one month before of the start of the forecast training period or within 15 days of initial contract performance. If the contractor cannot meet scheduling requirements listed on the Training

Forecast the contractor shall notify the AGR as soon as possible but NLT 15 calendar days after receipt.

1.7. Deliverables. All deliverables shall meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in contract documentation. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering all end items specified. The following items are deliverables that fall within the scope of the aforementioned tasks and all other stated deliverables.

Title Date of 1st

Submission Paragraph Distro Copies

Test & Evaluation

Report

5 days after the test & evaluation

1.4.1 STTS/AGR 1EA

Syllabus 2 weeks prior to the event

1.4.1 STTS/AGR 1EA

1.7.1. Reports. The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, two types of reports: Course

Roster with hours trained and syllabus, as required, to the AGR.

1.7.2. Test and Evaluation. Evaluate student proficiency with techniques and the progression of each individual.

• Performance of enemy detainment and control tactics: Lead Instructor will perform capability assessment of each student. Students are assessed on understanding the step by step procedures for accomplishing the task.

• Perform non-ballistic engagement tactics: Lead Instructor will perform capability assessment of each student. Student is assessed on understanding the step by step procedures for accomplishing the task.

1.7.3. Delivery Instructions. Deliverables shall be submitted digitally, and be compatible with Air

Force standard desktop applications.

2. Training Location:

2.4. Government Furnished Facility. The government provides gym or rooms with padding only, restroom facilities, and individually issued military gear such as body armor. All training facilities are located in the STTS complex on Hurlburt Field and training aids will be provided by STTS.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.4. Contractor Personnel.

4.4.1. Contract Manager. The contractors shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer prior to the contract start date. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager and alternate or alternates will be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

4.4.2. Contractor Employees. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. The contractor shall provide each employee with an identification badge that shall include the employee’s name, employee’s photograph, and contractor’s name.

Identification shall be available prior to employment and shall be worn or attached to the outer garment at all times.

4.5. Work Schedules. Shall be agreed upon by both parties (contractor and AGR). The contractor shall submit the training schedule that covers all classes to the AGR not later than (NLT) 14 days prior to the start of each training cycle. The contractor shall not deviate from the approved schedule without prior approval from the AGR.

4.6. Re-performance of Service. When service performed does not conform to contract requirements, or when service was not performed in a specific area, the contractor shall perform or re-perform the service in conformity with contract specifications at no additional cost to the government. Performance or re-performance of these services shall commence immediately upon notification by the Government

Representative. The contractor shall have a sufficient workforce dedicated to ensure corrections are accomplished before noon of the next workday without degradation to normal scheduled services

4.7. Government Remedies. The contracting officer shall follow FAR 52.212-4(a), Inspection and

Acceptance Clause, for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming service.

4.8. Hours of Operation. Normal operation is Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1600, except for federal Holidays and command safety/down days. There will be mission situations that require the contractor to work other than normal hours. Some of these situation are military exercises, contingency operations, or weather emergencies. If contractor access to a work area conflicts with Air

Force mission requirements, the contractor shall re-schedule the work to minimize the disruption to affected unit’s schedule. Such scheduling may require work to be accomplished at time other than normal duty hours.

4.8.1. Federal Holidays. The following is a list of federal holidays observed by this installation:

New Year’s Day, January 1st or the Friday preceding or following Monday

Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January

President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, last Monday in May

Juneteenth, June 19th

Independence Day, July 4th or the Friday preceding or following Monday

Labor Day, first Monday in September

Columbus Day, second Monday in October

Veterans’ Day, November 11th or the Friday preceding or following Monday

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25th or the Friday preceding or following Monday

4.9. Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall make sure employees practice energy conservation to include all government furnished utilities.

4.10. Contractor/Employee Base Pass and Identification, Special Clearances, and Vehicle

Passes. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

The Contractor shall be required to complete the following forms (to be provided at the performance conference) in order for employees to gain access to the installation.

a. Contractor Employee Listing

b. Hurlburt Field Contractor Access Badge Affidavit (CAB)

c. Department of Homeland Security Form I-9 (DHS I-9)

4.10.1. The Contractor Employee List. This form shall list every employee requiring access. Every time employees change, it shall be updated to reflect additions and/or deletions. Identify those individual who require escort authority by including the word “Escort” next to their names. Limit the number of individuals designated as escorts to a reasonable number (i.e. one or two). For work locations, please use building numbers or areas (i.e. Bldg 90618 or Red Horse, AMMO Area, etc.). Once completed, email the list to the Contracting Officer in MS Excel or Word format. The Contracting Officer will then prepare and attach a cover letter, and forward the Employee List to the Visitor Control Center. Upon notification that the Employee List has been forwarded to the Visitor Control Center, the other two forms (DHS I-9 and CAB) shall be completed and hand-carried to the Visitor Control Center by the employee. If everything is in order, they will receive a contractor badge. If an employee will be driving on Hurlburt

Field, they are required to provide a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

NOTE: The section of the Visitor Control Center administrating this function is closed after 1400 (2:00

PM), therefore, employees must arrive prior to this time in order for their documentation to be processed.

During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

4.10.2. Contractor Identification. When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force

Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, as applicable.

Contractor personnel shall wear badges identifying them as contractors at all times. The Government will issue badges through the Base Contracting Office.

4.11. Driving License/On-Base Requirements. The contractor and employees shall comply with base traffic regulations at all sites. The contractor shall ensure employees have a current and valid state/country driver’s license.