Attachment 1 - PWS_18Oct22.docx

H92240-16-D-0033 Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement (PWS) NSW Leadership Education and Development Command (NLEAD) Professional Military Education (PME) Instructional Support Services

1.0 Background

1.1 NSW Leadership Education and Development Command (NLEAD) is aligned with the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) enterprise to develop NSW leaders by delivering a continuum of Professional Military Education (PME).

2.0 Objective

2.1 The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) intends to award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of five (5) years to support PME courses as outlined in para 3.1 or as otherwise specified at the task order level.

2.2 Better prepare NSW leaders in strategic thinking and enhanced decision-making skills.

3.0 Scope

3.1 The contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment, and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to facilitate the above objective efficiently in the following but not limited courses of instruction:

3.1.1 Leading Petty Officer (LPO)

3.1.2 Platoon Leaders (PL)

3.1.3 Troop Leaders (TL)

3.1.4 Tactical Mission Commanders (TMC)

3.2 Task orders may be issued to support secondary NSWC customers with PME requirements as needed.

4.0 Requirements

The Contractor shall provide a high-level transfer of knowledge through Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in a broad spectrum of disciplines, to provide professional education/instruction intended to impart specific knowledge, skills or abilities upon the appropriate audience/leadership level specified by the Government. Instruction shall include industry-leading best practices, innovative solutions, current and relevant real-world practical scenarios, and content delivered by nationally recognized SMEs. Task orders shall require the Contractor to provide SMEs and instruction for course segments/topics such as:

4.1 Leading Petty Officer (LPO) Course

Two (2) week course held two times annually in Norfolk, VA and two times annually in Coronado, CA designed to prepare NSW E-6 personnel to lead in the Milestone Designated Leading Petty Officer position. To support this course, the contractor shall provide the following training services:

4.1.1 Negotiation Seminar - Present an approximately 2-hour overview seminar by an instructor from a top 20 business school’s Negotiation Department. The goal of the seminar is for participants to understand and demonstrate the art of negotiations with Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational partners.

4.1.2 Leadership Development Seminar (Mosaic) – Deliver an approximately sixteen (16) hour seminar taught by a PhD who is former military officer from an Organizational Leadership Department at a well-respected university.

4.1.3 Senior Enlisted Leader – Deliver an approximately one (1) to two (2) hour presentation on combat leadership insights/lessons learned by a retired Special Mission Unit (SMU) E9 Senior Enlisted Leader.

4.2 Platoon Leaders (PL) Course

Two (2) week course held two times annually in Norfolk, VA and two times annually in Coronado, CA designed to prepare Company Level Commanders/SEALs (O3/E7) for leading a SEAL Platoon and SWCC Detachments through workup and deployment. To support this course, the contractor shall provide the following training services:

4.2.1 Negotiation Seminar – Provide an approximately two (2) day, five (5) hour per day, seminar by an instructor (MBA/PHD) from a top 20 business school’s Negotiation Department. The goal of the seminar is for participants to have a comprehensive knowledge on various Negotiations Strategies and Theories with Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational partners.

4.2.2 Ethics Seminar – Provide an approximately four (4) hour seminar by an instructor from an ethics department at a well-respected university. The focus should be on taking a systematic approach to applying ethical judgments utilizing the U.S. Law as a baseline and U.S. Military Ethos as a departure for discussions utilizing case study methodology.

4.2.3 Other Government Agencies (OGA) Brief – Facilitate an approximately a two, two (2) hour for a total of four (4) hours brief by a retired senior OGA representatives with overseas Chief of Station experience in counter terrorism or USSOF operations. The goal is for participants to understand the advantages of interagency collaboration while serving as liaison. Instructor will ensure students understand and discuss coordination and de-confliction in the interagency process.

4.2.3.1 Regional Security Officer (RSO) - Facilitate an approximately two (2) hour presentation from a retired Regional Security Officer, the emphasis should be “Advantages of efficient and effective Interagency Collaboration”.

4.2.3.2 Senior Defense Official (SDO) / Defense Attaché (DATT) – Facilitate an approximately two (2) hour presentation from a retired Senior Defense Official / Defense Attaché. The emphasis should be “Insights on SOF crisis operations and coordination” as a partner in a Country Team.

4.3 Troop Leaders (TL) Course

One (1) week course held four times annually in Washington, DC, designed to prepare Troop Commanders/SEALs (O4/E8) for leading Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Troops through workup and deployment. The contractor shall possess a PhD or significant experience in the National Security landscape. Cover, at a minimum, the below topics, tailored to the target audience:

4.3.1 The Constitution, the Military, and the Use of Force

4.3.2 The Interagency Process and National Security Decision-making

4.3.3 National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy

4.3.4 Great Power Competition and the Gray Zone

4.3.5 Great Power Study: Competition and Conflict with China in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait

4.3.6 Great-Power Case Study: Russia, Europe, and Ukraine

4.3.7 The Past and Future of the Global War on Terror

4.3.8 The Iranian Threat Network and U.S. Strategy in the Middle East

4.3.9 Course Critiques and Conclusion

4.3.10 INFINITE GAME

4.4 Tactical Mission Commanders (TMC) Course

An approximately one (1) week course held two times annually in Norfolk, VA and two times annually in Coronado, CA designed to prepare NSW Ground Force Commanders in 13 tasks delineated by CDR, USSOCOM.

4.4.1 Combat Leader - An approximately four (4) hour seminar presented by a former SOF Leader who is a Medal of Honor (MoH) recipient. The goal of this seminar is for participants to understand the importance of making honorable decisions during tough situations.

4.5 Contractor SMEs shall conduct dynamic and interactive instruction/seminars on topics which cover all learning objectives specified at the Task Order level. Contractor shall provide small-group lecture format education/training utilizing case study methodology with individual or group practical exercises which reinforce learning objectives covered during lectures

4.6 Length of the instruction, learning objectives, course content, and any required reference material/handouts will be specified at the Task Order level.

4.7 Contractor shall provide SMEs with recent and relevant experience, qualifications, educational credentials, appropriate security clearance and other qualifications as defined at the task order level. The following historical examples are provided for demonstration of potential SME qualifications a future task order may include:

4.7.1 Negotiations Seminar: Contractor shall provide an instructor (MBA/PHD) to deliver a seminar from a top 20 business school’s Negotiation Department. The goal of the seminar is for participants to have a comprehensive knowledge on various Negotiations Strategies and Theories with Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational partners.

4.7.2 Other Government Agency (OGA) Briefing: Contractor shall provide instructors who are retired senior OGA representatives with overseas Chief of Station experience in counter terrorism or USSOF operations. The goal is for participants to understand the advantages of interagency collaboration while serving as liaison. Instructor will ensure students understand and discuss coordination and de-confliction in the interagency process.

4 Deliverables

4.13 Specific deliverables will be defined at the task order level.

4.14 The following historical examples are provided for demonstration of potential deliverables a future task order may include:

4.14.1 Digital Copies of Curriculum

4.14.2 Training Outlines

4.14.3 Student Handouts

5 Contractor Manpower Reporting

5.13 The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the NLEAD via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://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 on the sam.gov website.

6 Contractor Travel

6.13 All travel costs associated with this requirement shall be included in the Firm-Fixed Price quotation for this requirement. Contractor will not be reimbursed separately for travel.

7 Security

7.13 Security shall be in accordance with the attached DD254. Contractor team individuals(s) supporting this task at COMNAVSPECWARCOM, its subordinate commands, USSOCOM, and in the Washington DC metropolitan area shall be cleared at the Secret levels by the start of this task. Contractors shall require access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET. Contractor personnel supporting this Task Order will require access to ACCM material in performance of this effort. Contractor shall be authorized to courier classified information up to the “Secret” level in performance of official duties upon approval of and designation by the COR.

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

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

7.16 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.

8 Safety

8.13 The contractor shall comply with NLEAD safety instruction and policies.

8.14 When a Government exercise controller is present, they shall provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine as appropriate. Additionally, the 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.

8.15 Contractor Responsibility: Nothing in this PWS, 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 MARKINGS AND LIMITED USE OF DATA

9.13 The Contractor shall refrain from using “Naval Special Warfare Command” (NSWC), reference to any NSWC personnel by title or position within NSWC, or this contract in any of its publications, websites, materials, media, or advertising media. The Contractor shall not use or reproduce the Department of the Navy’s trademarks or trade secrets with respect to Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Warfare training, and the Navy SEALs/SWCCs (i.e., there are several U.S. trademark registrations in connection with the words NAVY SEALS, the Trident logo, and the SWCC logo).

10 Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information (GFP/GFE/GFI)

10.13 Specific GFP/GFE/GFI will be defined at the task order level.

10.14 The Government will provide the classroom and any required audio/visual equipment.

10.15 If classroom services are required beyond those provided by the Government, the additional cost shall be negotiated and added 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.

12 Quality Assurance (QA)

12.13 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 use course critiques and feedback from the students and course coordinators to determine if the course instruction/seminars are satisfactory.

12.14 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the Contracting Officer (CO) 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 he/she shall 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.

13 Anticipated Places of Performance

13.13 Training shall be conducted at Government facilities aboard Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek, VA, Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, CA. and in the Washington DC metropolitan area at the contractor’s facility or at any designated facility cleared at a “Secret” level.

13.14 Specific place of performance will be defined at the task order level.

14 Period of Performance

14.13 The contract shall be in place for 5 years from date of initial award

14.14 Actual workshop dates may be changed as necessary, as agreed upon between the COR and contractor, but shall have no impact on the ordered ELIN which identifies the location and price.

14.15 The customer will have the option to increase or decrease the number of iterations as required by NLEAD COR.

15 COVID-19 Considerations

15.13 Contractor shall comply with provided guidance relating to the prevention of COVID-19. This may include Presidential Executive Orders, CDC, DOD, local, and federal installation guidelines. Contractor personnel may be subject to quarantine/isolation periods at certain locations and shall comply with any federal, state, or local, including federal installation (command specific) requirements.

16 Other NLEAD PME Courses of Instruction (COI) segments/topics to be negotiated as requirement arises which may include, but not limited to:

16.1 Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Course: An approximately five (5) day course held once annually, the course convening alternates each year between Norfolk, VA and Coronado, CA designed to prepare new CWO2’s for entry level NSW CWO assignments and SOF CWO areas of focus they will potentially fill during their NSW Career.

16.2 Executive Officer Course (XO) Course

An approximately three (3) day course held twice annually in Coronado; CA designed to prepare O4 Lieutenant Commander SEALs for their NSW Executive Officer Tour of Duty.

16.3 Command Leaders (CL) Course

An approximately three and one half (3.5) days course held twice annually in Coronado, CA designed to prepare O5/E9 Commanders/SEALs for leading NSW ECH IV commands through workup and deployment.