Attachment 1_Statement of Requirement.pdf

Statement of Requirements United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

2022 Capabilities Demonstration (CAPE DEMO)

1.0 Background: United States Special Operations Command (USSSOCOM) will host The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) Capabilities Demonstration (CAPE DEMO 22) 18 May 2022.

2.0 General requirements. Realistic, safe battlefield effects for CAPE DEMO 22. The effects shall mimic/replicate explosions and small arms fire during a direct action assault. The contractor will provide the requested services below and an appropriate number of battlefield effects (BFX) technicians to transport, secure, emplace, and safely operate requested effects for demonstration to over 11,000 spectators. The final rehearsal schedule will be issued by the government no later than 11 May 2022 (seven days prior to the day of the live demonstration).

3.0 Specific Requirements. United States (U.S.) and Partner Nation Special Operations Forces (SOF) will conduct a 30-minute Special Operations Capabilities Demonstration on 18 May 2022. The demonstration is based on a hostage rescue scenario and includes door breaching, weapons cache destruction and other simulated explosions to add realism and generate excitement. The hostage rescue scenario will incorporate helicopter, boat and vehicle insertions and attacks.

3.1 Event target vessel similar in type to a “cruise ship” to be utilized during both the event rehearsal and demonstration. Vessel should be approximately 180 feet in length and capable of supporting heliborne operations with minimal to no hazards to aviation.

3.2 Permits & Approvals:

3.2.1 Approved by City of Tampa Permit(s) to employ Special Effects and Fire Watch;

includes:

3.2.1.1 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATF) License(s) and

Permit(s)

3.2.1.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1126 certification

3.2.1.3 Explosive Insurance

3.2.1.4 Zero Fall Out

3.2.1.5 The Government will be responsible for obtaining the following permits

3.2.1.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the following permits

3.2.2 Deliverables

3.2.2.1 Initial “kickoff” meeting between lead contractor and USSOOCM government representatives no later than three business days post awarding of contract.

3.2.2.2 Site-survey in coordinated with the government shall be conducted no later than 11 March 2022

3.2.2.3 Submission of all permits will be coordinated with the government

3.2.2.4 Government shall receive a copy of all pages in the Hillsborough County

Fireworks Display Application submitted by 30 March 2022

3.2.2.5 Government shall receive a copy of all permits no later than 21 April 2022

3.3 Explosion Effects/Simulations (Zero fall out is allowed by County):

3.3.1 Three (3) each - Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

3.3.1.1 2 to 4 ounces Black Power (BP) – Grade A “Blasting”

3.3.1.2 20 grams of Binary Concussion Powder (Flash)

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3.3.1.3 Initiation controlled by wireless remote by BFX Technician.

3.3.1.4 One (1) each Line/Wired - Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG)

3.3.1.5 C50/C60 Model Rocket Engine

3.3.1.6 2 to 4 ounces Black Power (BP) – Grade A “Blasting”

3.3.1.7 20 grams of Binary Concussion Powder (Flash)

3.3.1.8 Launch and Impact controlled by wireless remote by BFX Technician

3.3.1.9 Four (4) each door charge

3.3.1.10 2 to 4 ounces Black Power (BP) – Grade A “Blasting”

3.3.1.11 Initiation controlled by Assault Team Leader

3.3.2 One (1) – Fireball explosion

3.3.2.1 17.5 grains Black Power (BP) – Grade A “Blasting”

3.3.2.2 1 pound propane/methylacetylene-propadiene propane gas canister

3.3.2.3 Initiation controlled by hard-wired firing manual system by BFX Technician

3.4 Weapon Simulations:

3.4.1 Training with weapons will take place

3.4.2 Twenty (20) each – AK-47 fitted with (One (1) sling, One (1) “Hollywood” styled Blank

Firing Adaptor (BFA) and three (3) magazines

3.4.3 Fifteen (15) each – M-4 fitted with (One (1) sling, One (1) “Hollywood” styled Blank

Firing Adaptor (BFA) and three (3) magazines

3.4.4 1,350 each 5.56mm loose BLANK rounds

3.4.5 1,800 each 7.62mm loose BLANK rounds

3.5 Rehearsals and Live Demonstration/Simulation Support:

3.5.1 Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Meeting – 16 May 2022

3.5.2 Rehearsal – 17 May 2022

3.5.2.1 On Location

3.5.2.2 There will be NO explosion effects/simulations during rehearsal

3.5.2.3 Includes ALL participants (contractor and USSOCOM)

3.5.2.4 On-site 90 minutes prior to rehearsal time

3.5.2.5 Familiarization of demonstration

3.5.2.6 Safety Checks with identification of risks

3.5.2.7 Walk-through of Narration and Timing of Script

3.5.2.8 Rehearse for perspective

3.5.2.9 Finalize staging mitigating risks

3.5.3 Live Demonstration/Simulation – 18 May 2022

3.5.3.1 On Location

3.5.3.2 Explosion effects/simulations will be used during Live Demonstration

3.5.3.3 Includes ALL participant (contractor and USSOCOM)

3.5.3.4 On-site 120 minutes prior to live demonstration

3.5.3.5 Review of Narration, Timing, and Staging

3.5.3.6 Emplacement of effects

3.5.3.7 Perform Safety Checks with identification of any new risks

3.5.3.8 Perform Capabilities Demonstration

3.5.3.9 Remove any equipment/supplies brought to location

4.0 Government Furnished Property (GFP) and services. The U.S. Government will not provide equipment, fuel, personnel, utilities or facilities to the contractor for the execution of this contract.

Should an emergency arise, only the necessary basic lifesaving and life support measures will be provided during the emergency.

5.0 Event coordination POC. Mr. Tony Campagna, email: Antonio.Campagna@socom.mil, commercial phone: (813) 826-5107. Gunnery Sergeant Steven Roderick, email steven.roderick@socom.mil;

commercial phone: (813) 826-4048.