CLT PWS.pdf

Statement of Work For

54th WMD-CST Collective Training Event: Multi-CST Collective Lanes Training

1.0 General: The Wisconsin Civil Support Team is hosting the Iowa and Minnesota Civil Support teams during a multi-CST Collective Lanes Training (CLT) 5-9 June 2023 on Fort McCoy WI. This exercise will be evaluated by Army North evaluators but requires a complexity and depth of WMD hazards that is best serviced through a private contractor.

1.1 Scope: This statement of work (SOW) is in support of CBRNe all hazards response readiness for Civil Support Teams. The contractor who performs the work will be developing the scenario, establishing the environment and completing the coordination necessary to challenge three CSTs over a three day period.

1.1.1 Objectives: Provide a training event that enables the CST to exercise and be evaluated against METs and command objectives using real and technically accurate training aids, simulants and processes to replicate the current operating environment of CSTs.

1.2 Background: IAW CNGBM 3501.00, and CRE guidance, CSTs are required to maintain a level of readiness that will allow for rapid response within established timelines, and must perform collective training events that incorporate specific hazards and training scenarios.

1.3 Period of Performance: The period of performance will be time of contract awarded, to event execution and will include approximately seven (7) working days and four (4) travel days. This includes one (1) site visit to the venue two (2) days of establishment and set-up, three (3) days for the exercise execution, 1 day for cleanup and AAR, and a total of four (4) travel days for the two visits.

1.4 Place of Performance: The contractor will provide services between the hours of 0700-1700 during the venue recon day which is to occur a month or more before the exercise. Upon exercise initiation, the contractor should be prepared for CSTs to sustain operations for 54-58 consecutive hours over the course of three days. An After Action Review is scheduled for the day after the exercise concludes. The contractor will be present at the AAR. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. With the assistance of 54th CST, the contractor will locate and identify venues on Fort McCoy WI, to meet the requirements for hazard locations, vehicle footprint, communications equipment, egress, and utilities.

1.4.1 Telework: Outside of pre coordination and planning correspondence, the Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement.

1.4.5 Quality Control: A representative from the 54th CST 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).

1.4.6 Installation Access and Security Requirements: The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from Fort McCoy. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.7 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.

1.4.8 OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR (if no COR is assigned, delete to the COR and replace with to the KO) within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.

1.4.9 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.

1.4.10 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.

1.4.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves in order to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel 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 will wear clothing, badges or their company’s name in order to distinguish themselves from government employees.

1.4.12 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 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.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

AAR – After Action Review AO – Area of Operations

BWA – Biological Warfare agent CATS – Combined Arms Training Strategy CBRNE – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive CRE – CBRNE Response Enterprise CST – Civil Support Team CWA – Chemical Warfare Agent DTMS - Digital Training Management System FM – Field Manual FTIR – Fourier Transform Infrared GCMS – Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry HME – Homemade Explosive IC – Incident Commander ICS – Incident Command System IAW – In Accordance With MET – Mission Essential Task METL – Mission Essential Task List MSEL – Master Scenario Events List NGB – National Guard Bureau NLT – No Later Than NRC – Nuclear Regulatory Commission SOG – Standard Operating Guidance SOP – Standard Operating Procedure SOW – Statement of Work TPE – Task Proficiency and Evaluation UIC – Unit Identification Code WMD – Weapon of Mass Destruction

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services: Venue is Fort McCoy WI. 54th CST has secured this training site for use during this contract.

The 54th CST will ensure porta johns are on site during the exercise.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished (in para 3.0), the contractor will furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in paragraph 1.1. The contractor will provide all training aids and materials such as labware, chemicals, chemical or hazardous material and/or simulants, training props, exercise intelligence material, radiological sources and certifications, disposal material, PPE for internal staff, exercise design special equipment.

5.0 Requirements:

5.1 Deliverables: Contractor will provide the following deliverables:

5.1.1 Refined Scenario Summary: The contractor will provide a copy of the scenario to the 54th CST trusted agent upon request. Additional trusted agents who will need to be involved in the scenario are Army North evaluators and the Wisconsin Emergency Management IC team.

5.1.2 Master Scenario Events List (MSEL): The contractor will provide a copy of the MSEL to the 54th CST trusted agent upon request. Additional trusted agents who will need a MSEL are Army North evaluators and the Wisconsin Emergency Management IC team.

5.1.3 After Actions Review (AAR). The contractor will provide a detailed after actions review of the exercise the morning after the exercise concludes. This AAR will be run by Army North with heavy involvement from the contractor.

5.2 Venue Selection and Support: With the assistance of the 54th CST, the contractor will coordinate with and prepare all training venues as necessary to ensure a realistic and challenging scenario. Contractor will not contact supporting agencies without prior approval from 54th CST. Role players with the proper casualty simulation makeup may be necessary during the exercise. Contractor will possess the ability to acquire appropriate permits to transport hazardous materials which require warning placards, or contract for said service. The contractor will possess the skill set required to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, paint and finish, and electrical work (not requiring permit) to adequately prepare buildings or, must be able to obtain such services as necessary to ensure a realistic training environment. All clean-up will be done by the contractor. All hazardous waste resulting from hazardous materials provided by the contractor will be removed and disposed of by the contractor at contractor expense.

5.3 Staffing Requirements: The contractor will provide experienced and certified staff to create hazard sites that replicate elaborate and realistic chemical and biological laboratory production, explosives manufacturing labs, and act as role players in the scenario. The minimal roles include local law enforcement, a HAZMAT representative, Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Safety Officer, Analytical reach-back, Medical reach-back, and a planner to attend the mid-planning IPR and final evaluation out brief.

The 54th CST will provide the IC for this exercise. Contract personnel can represent multiple expertise if they have all qualifying experience. All staff must have a full understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and their role in WMD events.

The contractor must demonstrate experience in prior contractor exercise(s) in a lead capacity in the execution in at least (5) national level CST training exercises; of which three (3) must be CST Task Proficiency Evaluations (TPE). Sufficient CST unique support experience is vital to the understanding of CST METS and training requirements. The contractor will provide their latest three (3) CST exercises facilitated and CST Commanders as reference to determine recent past performance to allow for accurate vetting. All staff must be well versed in CST Operations, capabilities and all governing regulations to supplement the training and reinforcement of standard CST operating principals during the exercise. Contractor will establish a “Simulation Cell” of technical/subject matter experts to facilitate/adjudicate the synchronization and facilitation of all exercise intelligence support as required.

5.3.1 Medical Reach Back: The contractor will ensure that the medical reach back representative will be available in person or by phone for the duration of the event, be minimally trained as a paramedic and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in trauma/emergency medicine. The medical POC must demonstrate knowledge with medical management of CBRN casualties and radiation emergency medicine, to include associated signs and symptoms, lab values and treatment protocols.

5.3.2 Analytical Reach Back: The contractor will ensure that the analytical reach back representative can demonstrate experience in the science of chemistry and biology.

They must demonstrate knowledge and experience with GCMS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) and FTIR (fourier transform infrared) methods and appropriate samples with each method.

5.3.3 HAZMAT Representative: The contractor will ensure the HAZMAT representative possess at least 10 years of experience in HAZMAT operations to the minimum level of “Technician” in accordance with National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 472.

5.4 Exercise Hazards: The scenario must include each threat type (chemical, biological and explosive) with elaborate clandestine laboratories or processes sufficient to stress three full CSTs. The scenarios must provide the complexity and technical detail to represent a realistic mission. Training facilitation must incorporate training aids, devices, and intelligence that accurately reflects current CST operational environments and employment of the CST unique detection and analytical equipment.

The contractor must also incorporate current emerging threats CSTs face domestically and/or from overseas into scenario design. All hazards should be connected to one continuous scenario. The scenario should provide for complete, continuous and demanding training and evaluation of three CSTs for 58 hours.

5.4.1 Chemical and Biological Hazards threat agent production will incorporate realistic laboratory process consistent with applicable US Patent, Current substantiated intelligence or verifiable production methods. Process must include all equipment, reactants and steps to achieve the target CWA/BWA (WMD). Simulation of equipment, precursors and steps to achieve the end product must be annotated in response to

SOW.

5.4.2 Radiation Hazard if radiation hazard is present at the exercise; Gamma sources will be of sufficient activity so as to produce 2mR/hr unshielded field. Contractors must utilize controlled non-standard isotopes that will test radiological detection equipment beyond training check/button sources. Contractor will facilitate and coordinate US approved radiological hazards IAW Fort McCoy policy & NRC Regulation, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations requirements.

5.4.3 Home-Made Explosives (HME) threat agent production will incorporate realistic laboratory process consistent with applicable US Patent, Current substantiated intelligence or verifiable production methods. Process must include all equipment, reactants and steps to achieve the target HME. Simulation of equipment, precursors and steps to achieve the end product must be annotated in response to SOW.

5.4.4 CST Training Objectives applicable to the contractor The contractor will make every effort to develop this exercise to facilitate the following training objectives.

Emergent conditions, such as casualties, are required at the beginning of the exercise to generate urgency in response.

Stress radio and data communication & connectivity systems Hazards present that stimulate the need for a plume model Completely avoid simulation and/or notional hazards. Only real substances for real identification are to be used.

Stress survey recon capability with false walls, tight areas, remote locations.

High importance for enemy actions and events to be linked throughout the exercise to ensure CSTs are sharing information and managing knowledge effectively.

Incorporate unusual, complex, and rarely observed hazards.

Casualty extraction conducted by all three teams Downrange radiation readings that force stay time calculations

5.0 Applicable Publications:

CNGMB 3501.00, Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Team Management, 10 January 2020.

FM 3-11, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Operations, 23 May 2019.

NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2018.

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).

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

5.2 Venue

Selection and

Support

Contractor will work with 54th CST to find and secure an appropriate venue for the training event.

Contractor will ensure venue is prepared, altered and recovered to original state after completion of the exercise.

95% COR

5.3

Staffing Requirements

The contractor provides local law enforcement, a HAZMAT representative, Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Safety Officer, Analytical reach-back, Medical reach-back, and a planner

95% COR

5.3.1

Medical Reach-back

The medical reach back POC is qualified at a minimum as a paramedic, 5 years of experience in emergency medicine/trauma

100% COR

5.3.2

Analytical Reach-back

The analytical reach back POC has experience in chem/bio with knowledge in GCMS and FTIR

100% COR

5.3.3

HAZMAT rep

The HAZMAT representative has 10 years’ experience at a minimum ‘technician’ level and must demonstrate knowledge with medical management of CBRNE casualties and radiation emergency medicine, to include associated signs and symptoms, lab values and treatment protocols

100% COR

5.4.1

Exercise Hazards

The contractor ensured exercise hazards were elaborate, realistic and aligned with the current operating environment for CSTs.

95% COR

5.4.2

Chemical and Biological Hazards

Contractor provided a chemical and biological threat using verifiable production methods and contained all appropriate material to created intended

WMD.

95% COR

5.4.3

Radiological Hazard

Optional: Contractor provided an approved non-standard radiological source with an unshielded energy above 2mR/hr

100% COR

5.4.4

HME Hazard

Contractor provided a HME threat using verifiable production methods and contained all appropriate material to created intended

WMD.

95% COR