DRAFT_Attachment 9_SERE Services Support PWS_9Dec25.pdf

CAO 091903OCT2024

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Training Support Services

XX September 2024

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Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

4. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

5. MOBILIZATION/TRANSITION PHASE IN AND PHASE OUT PLANNING

6. DELIVERABLES

7. SERVICES SUMMARY

8. REQUIRED GUIDANCE/FORMATS/TEMPLATES

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

10. GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

11. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

12. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

13. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

14. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

15. INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS

16. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI)

17. NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)

18. RECORDS, FILES, AND DOCUMENTS

19. GOVERNMENT DATA RIGHTS

20. EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND FACILITIES

21. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

22. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

23. HOURS OF OPERATION AND SCHEDULING

24. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

25. KICKOFF MEETING

26. MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (MSR)

27. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REVIEW (PMR)

28. CONTRACTOR CONDUCT/PROFESSIONALISM

29. TRAVEL, OVERTIME AND EMERGENCIES

30. OTHER DIRECT COSTS

31. QUALIFICATIONS

32. TRAINING ........................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

33. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

34. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

35. OBTAINING AND RETRIEVING IDENTIFICATION MEDIA

36. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

37. APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C

1. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE. This requirement is for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training and operations support provided by the 336th Training Group (TRG), located at Fairchild AFB (FAFB), WA. The mission of the United States Air Force (USAF) SERE School is to ensure each student graduates with the confidence and ability to employ the SERE tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP’s) necessary to return with honor regardless of the circumstances of isolation. Students are aircrew members and other moderate-/high-risk-of-isolation personnel. This training is accomplished in the following courses:

1.1. The 22nd Training Squadron (22 TRS) is responsible for the execution of Advanced SERE Skills Training course (SV97A); Long-Term Survival and Evasion (SV98A); Emergency Parachute and Water Survival Training (EPWST) (SV85A); and Underwater Egress Training (UET) course (SV84A).

1.2. The USAF SERE School also selects and trains airmen for duties and responsibilities as SERE Specialists and awards the SERE Specialist Apprentice (1T031), SERE Specialist Journeyman (1T051), and SERE Specialist Craftsman (1T071) Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). This training is accomplished by the 66th Training Squadron (66 TRS), 66th Training Squadron Detachment 1(66 TRS/DET1) (Alaska), and 66 TRS/DET3 in Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland (JBSA-L), TX.

1.3. Additionally, the 336 TRG provides SERE Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) Mission Ready (MR) qualification training. The training for 1T031 AFSC begins with SERE Specialist Training Orientation Course (SST-OC) (SV70A); then progresses to the SERE Specialist Training Indoctrination Course (SST-IC) (SV89A); and finally culminates with SERE Specialist Training Apprentice Course (SST) (SV81A). Training for the 1T051 AFSC consists of the SERE Specialist Journeyman Arctic Survival Training Course (SV81C) and SERE Field Training Operations Air Reserve Component (ARC) Only course (SV95A). The 66 TRS is additionally responsible for the execution of the SERE Craftsman Course (SV81F), Evasion and Conduct After Capture (ECAC) course (SV88AL), and the Combat Rescue Officer Fundamentals Course (SV94C).

1.4. The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) Combat Survival Training (CST) course (MT220) is designed to provide SERE education and training for USAFA cadets. Additionally, a special SERE training course named Advanced Survival Training (SV81G), was created for International Students. All courses are supported by courseware and curriculum development by the 336 TRG.

2. SCOPE. The primary objective of this PWS is to support courses SV97A, SV98A, SV88AL, SV70A, SV84A, SV85A, SERE Specialist upgrade training as outlined by the CFETP, and parachute and dive operations, located at FAFB, WA and JBSA-L, TX. Additionally, contractor personnel may be utilized to support any training program executed by the 336 TRG. Instructional support of all courses offered or managed by the USAF SERE School may be within the scope of this contract regardless of location. NOTE:

To ensure mission flexibility, the Government may modify the SERE Support Services contract through submission of a modification request to the Contracting Office, as required. Modifications may include:

• Increased length of training days due to increased levels of training

• Solo events requiring overnight instructor support

• Additional tasks added to training courses

• Increase in student throughput

2.1. If additional course modifications or operational support are to be incorporated into this contract, this will occur via bilateral modification through the Contracting Officer (CO).

2.2. The Workload requirements in Appendix A of this PWS demonstrate the level of support needed to meet mission requirements for SERE Training Support Services based on the availability of government personnel. Any changes to the level of support will be executed through a supplemental agreement. The government will provide the contractor with advanced notice of increases or decreases to the contractor workload requirement as soon as practical.

2.3. Courses supported and capabilities provided by this PWS (Course Descriptions are at Appendix C).

• SV97A, Advanced SERE Skills Training.

• SV98A, Long Term Survival and Evasion.

• SV88AL, Evasion and Conduct After Capture (ECAC).

• SV70A, SERE Specialist Training Orientation (SST-OC).

• SV84A, Underwater Egress Training (UET)

• SV85A, Emergency Parachute and Water Survival Training (EPWST).

2.4. Courses not currently supported but within the scope of this contract (Course Descriptions are at Appendix C).

• SV81A (all modules), SERE Specialist Training Apprentice Course (SST)

• SV81C, SERE Journeyman Arctic Survival Training Course

• SV81F, SERE Craftsman Course

• SV87A, Arctic Survival Training Course

• SV89A, SERE Specialist Training Indoctrination Course (SST-IC)

• SV94C, Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) SERE Fundamentals

• SV95A, SERE Field Training Operations Air Reserve Component (ARC) Only Course

• SV81G, Advanced Survival Training (for International Students)

• MT220, USAFA Combat Survival Training (CST)

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. This section contains the list of compliance and reference documents that the contractor and contractor subs shall comply with and reference in the execution of this PWS.

Although dates are provided with each document, for the purposes of executing the tasks in this PWS, all references shall be to the current edition in use by the Government at the time of award or when options are executed. Exceptions to these documents will require written Government approval from the CO prior to use. This list will be confirmed by the Government and Contractor. It will be updated prior to contract award and again at contract option exercise. Updates may occur during the period of performance (PoP). The CO is authorized to negotiate for additional compliance and reference documents and updates during the base period and prior to subsequent PoP options. Contractors shall consult and use these additional documents when performing the contract.

3.1. Compliance Documents.

Compliance Documents Date 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program (NIPSOM) 21 Dec 2020 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 3002.01, Personnel Recovery (PR) in the Department of Defense

24 May 2017

DoDD 5220.22-R, DoD Industrial Security Program 4 Dec 1985 DoDD 5400.07, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program 5 Apr 2019 DoD Manual (DoDM) 5220.32, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities

8 May 2020

DoDM 5200.01 Vol 1, DOD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification and Declassification

24 Feb 2012

DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Personnel Security Program 29 Nov 2023 Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 16-14, Security Enterprise Governance 23 July 2014 AFPD 24-3, Management, Operation and Use of Transportation Vehicles 3 Dec 2017 Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-245, Antiterrorism (AT) Standards 15 Feb 2004 AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program 23 Sept 2020 AFI 10-701, Operations Security 23 July 2019 AFI 10-3501, Air Force Diving Program 8 Feb 2009 AFI 10-3004, SERE Program 18 Mar 2025 AF Manual (AFMAN) 16-1404, USAF Information Security Program Management, ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

14 Sept 2018

AFI 16-1406, USAF Industrial Security Program 18 Oct 2018 AFI 24-301, Ground Transportation, Para 4.8 Aug 2019 AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense 4 Jul 2017 AFI 36-2909, Air Force Professional Relationships and Conduct 26 Apr 2018 AFI 36-3026 (V_1IP and V2), Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Eligible Family Members, and Other Eligible Personnel

3 Aug 2017

AFI 48-123, A8.5, Medical Examinations and Standards 4 Nov 2013 AFI 71-101 V1, Criminal Investigations 30 Jun 2019 AFI 71-101 V2, Protective Service Matters 20 May 2019 Air Education and Training Command Instruction (AETCI) 36-2604, Flying Training Instructor Programs, para 1.5

3 Aug 2016

AETCI 36-2605V11, SERE Training Systems Evaluation 24 Jan 2017 AETCI 36-2909, AETC Supplement, Air Force Professional Relationships and Conduct

27 Oct 2020

Personnel Recovery Security and Classification Guide 16 May 2018 US NAVY Diving Manual Rev 7, Vol 1, 2, and 5 30 Apr 2108 Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3500.09C, Jt Standards for SERE E&T ISO the CoC and PoB (CUI)

3 Jan 2023

CJCSM 3500.10A, Joint Manual for SERE E&T Role-Play Activities (CUI) 8 Jul 2020 CJCSM 3500.11A, SERE Psychology Program 6 Aug 2021 CJCSM 3500.12A, Joint PR Education & Standards for Commanders and Staffs 28 Feb 2019 AFI 16-1301, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Program 3 Aug 2017 AETCI 36-2604, Flying Training Instructor Programs 22 Sep 2020 AETCI 36-2607, SERE Standards and Evaluations 4 Dec 2023 AETCI 36-2909, Air Force Professional Relations and Conduct 27 Oct 2020 336 TRG Sup to AETCI 36-2607, SERE Training Systems Evaluation 26 Mar 2019 336 TRG Operating Instruction (OI) 10-3501, Diving Operations 23 Dec 2010 336 TRG OI 10-4, Role-Play Activities 1 Aug 2022 336 TRG OI 23-1, Supply and Equipment Procedures 1 Sep 2022 336 TRG OI 24-2, Vehicle Accident/Abuse Program Procedures 22 Apr 2014 336 TRG OI 36-9, SERE Training Systems Evaluation 1 Nov 2022 336 TRG OI 60-1, Natural Resource Procedures 1 Feb 2024 22 TRS OI 10-2, SERE Operations 10 Nov 2020 AETC Syllabus SV84A Underwater Egress Training 30 May 2023 AETC Syllabus SV94C, Combat Rescue Officer Advanced SERE Course 1 Oct 2022 AETC Syllabus SV81A, SERE Specialist Training Course 23 Jun 2021 AETC Syllabus SV88AL, Evasion and Conduct After Capture Training Syllabus Aug 2019 AETC Syllabus SV70A, SERE Specialist Training-Orientation Course 1 Oct 2022 AETC Syllabus SV89A (V) SERE Specialist Indoctrination Syllabus 1 Mar 2021 AETC Syllabus SV97A, Advanced SERE Skills Training May 2021 AETC Syllabus SV98A, Long Term Survival and Evasion Training Aug 2021 AETC Syllabus SV85A, Emergency Parachute and Water Survival Training Nov 2022 AETC Syllabus MT220, USAFA Combat Survival Training Mar 2023 Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Prehospital Emergency Care Protocols 1 Nov 2024

Table 3-1, Compliance Documents

3.2. Reference Documents.

Reference Date Navy Personnel (NAVPERS) 18608F Vol II, Page 56, Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs)

April 2018

NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, Navy Enlisted Classifications (MMDV-Master Diver) Apr 2024

DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1100.22, Policy and Procedures for Determining Workforce Mix

1 Dec 2017

Joint Publication (JP) 3-50, Personnel Recovery 14 Aug 2023 AF Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-3, Guardian Angel (S-NF) 26 Apr 2024 AFTTP 3-1, Isolated Personnel (CUI) 1 Nov 2024 AFSC 1T0X1 CFETP 20 Apr 2017

Table 3-2, Reference Documents

4. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

4.1. The term “instruction” refers to training, coaching, and professional development. The term “supervise” refers strictly to the specific duties associated with coordinating, managing, and controlling hazardous activities for operators’ instruction and safety in accordance with (IAW) applicable military directives; it does not imply day-to-day supervision and discipline of military personnel. All supervision and any disciplinary action for government personnel is the sole responsibility of the Government.

4.2. The Contractor shall provide personnel to conduct and support SV97A, Advanced SERE Skills Training, and SV98A, Long Term Survival and Evasion Training at FAFB, WA, and USAF remote training sites located in Washington. This requirement includes instruction of Survival and Evasion Academics, Field Training, Resistance Training Academics, Resistance Training Laboratory, Evasion and Escape Training, and logistics, medical, and administrative support services.

4.2.1. Contractor personnel shall conduct course instruction, course administration to include completing student training reports and forms as required (A003), logistics, operational and administrative activities for SERE academics, field training, and resistance training IAW all applicable documents at section 3.

Contractor personnel providing instruction shall prepare lesson plans and training aids, and present academic, laboratory, and operational lessons (A004).

4.2.2. Contractor personnel shall perform management, training, and instructor certification functions during academic, laboratory and operational training. SV97A and SV98A will typically have 48 training classes per year with two (2), two-week stand-down periods. The purpose of the two-week stand-down period is to provide military, civilian and contractor personnel in-house training opportunities, address ongoing USAF concerns regarding training, cadre interaction, maintenance opportunity, and to ensure the safety of both Airmen attending the course and the course cadre.

4.2.2.1. Semi-annual training events will take place in approximately July and December; the Functional Area Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or COR Supervisor shall provide the exact dates for this stand-down period to the contractor site manager or alternate site manager no later than (NLT) 30 workdays prior to the stand-down periods.

4.2.2.2. Training sessions during these weeks are mandatory for all assigned military, civilian, and contractor personnel. For contractor personnel, exceptions to policy requests will be routed by the contractor site manager to the COR Supervisor for approval by the CO. The contractor site manager shall be responsible for ensuring all training is completed by contractor personnel not in attendance for training sessions, and at no additional cost to the Government.

4.2.3. Resistance Training. The Contractor shall conduct resistance training requirements at FAFB, WA, IAW all applicable documents referenced in Para. 3.1., Compliance Documents. The Contractor shall perform resistance training activities at Survival School Remote Training Sites approximately two (2) to four (4) times annually, to include but not limited to, student searches, processing and field tactical interrogations. The Functional Area COR or COR Supervisor will notify the contractor Site Manager or Alternate Site Manager a minimum of 21 calendar days prior to executing field tactical interrogations.

Contractor personnel shall perform management, training, and instructor certification functions during academic, laboratory and operational training. The Contractor shall provide all required role-play costumes.

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) female instructors for resistance training. The

Contractor shall instruct and facilitate the following Resistance Training Labs (RTLs) and Academic Role- Play Labs (ARLs).

4.2.3.1. Group RTL. The Contractor shall facilitate group training dilemmas. Contractor personnel shall instruct group resistance strategies to include group resistance postures, techniques and coping strategies, establishing overt and covert organizations, establishing overt and covert communications, and planning and executing escapes.

4.2.3.1.1. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate various captor exploitation efforts, to include interrogation, indoctrination, propaganda, video propaganda, concessions, forced labor, and reprisals.

4.2.3.1.2. Contractor personnel shall analyze, evaluate, and assess student/s knowledge and ability to employ resistance and escape strategies in a simulated captivity environment. These training dilemmas will be presented in all captivity environments, including wartime, peacetime governmental detention, and terrorist hostage.

4.2.3.1.3. Contractor personnel shall apply pressures IAW CJCSM 3500.10A, Joint Manual for SERE Education and Training Role-Play Activities in support of the Code of Conduct and Principles of Behavior, and TRG OI 10-4 to enhance student learning. Contractor personnel shall instruct cross captivity guidance and adaptability survival principles to satisfy needs during captivity.

4.2.3.1.4. Contractor personnel facilitating Group RTL instruction may be required to augment Individual RTL instruction. The Functional Area COR or COR Supervisor will coordinate with contractor Site Manager or Alternate Site Manager at least five (5) business days prior to augmentation requirements.

4.2.3.2. Individual RTL. The contractor shall facilitate individual training dilemmas. Contractor personnel shall instruct individual resistance strategies to include resistance postures, techniques and coping strategies, establishing overt and covert organizations, establishing overt and covert communications, and planning and executing escapes.

4.2.3.2.1. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate various captor exploitation means, to include interrogation, indoctrination, propaganda, video propaganda, concessions, forced labor, and reprisals.

4.2.3.2.2. Contractor personnel shall analyze, evaluate, and assess student/s knowledge and ability to employ resistance and escape strategies in a simulated captivity environment; these training dilemmas will be presented in all captivity environments – wartime, peacetime governmental detention, and terrorist hostage.

4.2.3.2.3. Contractor personnel shall apply pressures IAW CJCSM 3500.10A and TRG OI 10-4 to enhance student learning. Contractor personnel shall instruct cross captivity guidance and adaptability survival principles to satisfy needs during captivity.

4.2.3.2.4. Contractor personnel facilitating Individual RT Lab instruction may be required to augment Group RT Lab instruction; the Functional Area COR or COR Supervisor will coordinate with Site Manager or Alternate Site Manager five (5) business days prior to augmentation requirements.

4.2.3.3. Resistance Training Academics. Contractors shall deliver classroom instruction, laboratory role-play instruction, individual debriefs, and guided discussion seminars. Contractor personnel shall conduct classroom instruction and ARLs in resistance training scenarios.

4.2.3.3.1. Contractor personnel shall apply pressures IAW CJCSM 3500.10A and TRG OI 10-4 to enhance student learning.

4.2.3.3.2. Contractor personnel shall instruct cross captivity guidance and adaptability survival principles to satisfy needs during captivity. Contractors shall use role-play instructional method to demonstrate various captivity dilemmas during ARLs.

4.2.4. Field Training. The Contractor shall provide field training at FAFB, WA, IAW all applicable documents. Contractor personnel shall conduct all aspects of classroom, laboratory, and field training instruction. Contractor personnel shall provide instruction in all aspects of field training and technical training (e.g. personal protection, sustenance, sanitation and hygiene, navigation, signaling and communication practices, evasion and personnel recovery (PR) TTP’s).

4.2.4.1. Contractor personnel shall instruct in the use of maps, compasses, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and have a working knowledge in the use of communication, signaling and recovery devices.

Contractor personnel will operate under austere conditions in mountainous locations.

4.2.4.2. Contractor personnel shall perform the validation of training, syllabi, and instructor guides for academic and operational SERE training aids and presentations for instructors. Contractor personnel shall perform management, training, and instructor certification functions during on-base laboratory and field training operations. Contractor personnel shall track, maintain, and update training logs, student handouts, and note taking guides.

4.2.4.3. Contractor personnel shall provide their own rations during Field Training evolutions.

4.2.4.4. The Government shall provide transportation to field training sites; however, contractor personnel are authorized to use privately owned vehicles (POVs) at their own expense and risk for transportation to the field with prior approval from the appropriate squadron commander or their designee. Authorization to use a POVs for movement to/from training areas must be coordinated through the Functional Area COR for approval by the CO.

4.2.4.4.1. Requests to use POVs shall be submitted for squadron commander or designee approval NLT ten

(10) days prior to travel to the field training site. The request will include the member’s name, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and license plate number as well as a copy of the current vehicle operator license. Once approved, the authorization will remain in effect until the contractor departs, or the authorization is revoked by the squadron commander or designee.

4.2.4.4.2. The Government will bear no responsibility for contractor personnel who use POVs for transportation to the field.

4.2.4.5. For Field Training, the Contractor shall provide an appropriate camouflage uniform, in a pattern matching the Government’s field uniform with an aircrew style name patch (ASNP) that distinguishes contractors from government personnel.

4.3. The Contractor shall provide personnel to support SV84A, Underwater Egress Training, and SV85A, Emergency Parachuting and Water Survival Training at FAFB, WA. The Contractor shall provide personnel to perform Dive Master duties and provide Dive Locker maintenance and dive program management. The Workload Requirements in Appendix A of this PWS demonstrate the expected student production numbers in relation to the typical estimated number of instructors. However, Dive Locker maintenance tasks are indirectly related to student production, as similar maintenance is required regardless of class size.

4.3.1. The Contractor shall provide Water Survival Training Dive Master program management IAW all applicable additional documents in para. 3. The Contractor shall perform management, training, and diver certification functions to support operational training.

4.3.1.1. The Contractor shall conduct Dive Supervisor Training courses for SERE Safety Divers, maintain Dive Locker and equipment, support military divers conducting an average of 250 dives per year, manage the SERE Safety Diver Qualification Upgrade program, and manage the pre-Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) qualification training program.

4.3.1.2. Contractor laboratory uniforms shall match those worn by government personnel with a name tag and company logo that distinguishes the contractor from government personnel (see Appendix C).

4.3.2. The Contractor shall provide on-site Dive Locker Maintenance support at Fairchild AFB WA.

Contractor support shall include but is not limited to, providing technical experience in the operation and maintenance of assigned diving equipment IAW Manufacturer Specifications. The Contractor shall support the development and documentation of waterborne operations’ procedures designed to enhance the readiness and collective skills of SERE Safety Divers; Military diving experience and credibility in the DoD dive community are essential to successful delivery of this required service.

4.3.2.1. The Contractor shall research available and emerging technologies and work with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Dive Program Manager to identify and codify areas where technology advances in Dive Locker/Maritime Operations can benefit the command. Specifically, the Contractor shall seek solutions to technology gaps, resource protection, and enhanced equipment training methodology that has the potential to reduce training time, funding, or risk to SERE Safety Divers during water operations.

4.3.2.2. The contractor Dive Locker Technician may also supervise and/or provide instruction to SERE Safety Divers in all aspects of diving operations to include but not limited to Dive Supervisor training, enclosed space diving, and high-altitude diving restrictions. Functional COR will notify the COR Supervisor and contractor at least 14 days prior to any ad hoc or out of cycle support requirement.

4.3.3. The Contractor shall assist with qualification, re-qualification, and documentation of training records and diving logs for assigned Air Force diving personnel, in coordination with the AETC Dive Program Manager. The Contractor shall make recommendations on Air Force diving operations, equipment and training matters that affect the USAF SERE Safety Diver program. The Contractor shall review all reported diving incidents in order to make recommendations to the Government regarding coordinated changes to training and procedures, where appropriate. The Contractor shall maintain a Dive Master List (for messages, e-mail, FAX numbers, etc.) of all Diving Program Managers and disseminate information quarterly (or sooner as required) to promote communication (A005).

4.3.3.1. The Contractor shall provide training on all government-furnished dive equipment (See Table 21-

1) and procedures utilized by SERE Safety Divers.

4.3.3.2. The Contractor shall provide diver upgrade training for Mission Qualification Training, enclosed space diving, and Dive Supervisor training IAW contractor developed and AETC approved lesson plans (i.e. Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) TR 05-09).

4.3.3.3. The Contractor shall train divers on use, operation, and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment to include open circuit SCUBA regulators, buoyancy compensators, life preservers, high pressure air cylinders, diving air compressors, and Navy dive computers. The Contractor shall provide training for Oxygen Handling and Transfer procedures, confined space SCUBA maintenance and training, and the maintenance of assigned equipment/systems and ancillary equipment. The Contractor shall support locally developed pre-SCUBA qualification training program.

4.3.3.4. The Contractor may conduct other training to include hazardous waste (HAZWASTE)/hazardous material (HAZMAT) program training for dive-related maintenance, Tag-out/Lock-out procedures and the Planned Maintenance System.

4.3.3.5. The Contractor shall monitor accountability for water survival training (WST) equipment, forecast for new equipment purchase, and research emerging technologies to support instruction.

4.3.3.6. The Contractor shall schedule, direct, and monitor the US Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system while keeping abreast of changes/directives issued by the US Navy. The Contractor shall administer all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual 3M maintenance requirements for assigned diving related equipment.

4.3.3.7. The Contractor shall conduct inventory and maintenance of government-furnished diving equipment (See Table 21-1) to include hydrostatic testing of SCUBA bottles and other compressed cylinders IAW Department of Transportation regulations.

4.3.4. The Contractor shall maintain master files for inventory and dive-related programs. The Contractor shall maintain, and update government-furnished regulations, publications, and directives required by Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Naval Safety Center pertaining to waterborne operations.

4.3.4.1. The Contractor shall maintain the Naval Safety Center Dive/Jump Reporting System (DJRS), provide quality assurance inspection of dive related information, and make entries into the system and provide SERE Safety Divers with copies of Personal Dive Logs.

4.3.4.2. The Contractor shall maintain the DJRS of all types of dives performed, equipment used, and note any dive related injuries/accidents to be entered into the Command database. The Contractor will maintain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and HAZMAT program for the Dive Locker.

4.3.5. The Contractor shall advise users regarding equipment capabilities and maintenance requirements, work to resolve maintenance problems, and advise users of problems outside the contractor’s ability to overcome. When requested, the Contractor shall advise/assist in Air Force investigations and analysis of accidents, incidents, and failures, and provide technical expertise and assistance in report writing.

4.3.6. The Contractor shall schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on government-furnished dive equipment listed in Table 21-2, IAW Navy 3M System standards (PMS or manufacturer’s specifications). The Contractor shall notify the Government when major equipment repairs are required; major repairs and overhauls are to be accomplished by a manufacturer’s authorized service facility or equivalent. The Contractor shall schedule calibration of all diving related gauges and special instruments tracked within the 3M system. The Contractor shall maintain, inspect, and report on the Diver’s Recall System. The Contractor shall maintain, inspect, and report on unit assigned breathing air compressors, including quality assurance of divers breathing air samples.

4.4. The Contractor shall provide qualified paramedic personnel (IAW Para. 31.1.2) to provide medical coverage for 336 TRG parachute operations and dive operations, as required. Contractor paramedic personnel shall support jump operations conducted by the 336 TRG IAW AFI-10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program, Chapter 11, Drop Zone Procedures and local SERE Medical Flight policies. Contractor paramedic personnel shall provide dive operations medical support IAW AFI 10-3504, Dive Program, Para.

5.10., and Para. 5.11.1 through 5.11.6., as well as local SERE Medical Flight policies. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide paramedic personnel to conduct and support SV84A and SV85A training and parachute operations at FAFB, WA.

4.4.1. The Contractor shall efficiently assess patient complaints and determine the best course of action.

Contractor paramedic personnel shall be responsible for providing first aid or life support to sick or injured personnel and as necessary coordinating for transport to higher medical care.

4.4.2. Contractor paramedic personnel shall be familiar with equipment and supplies used for Medical Operational Support and will replenish when supplies are used. Contractor paramedic personnel shall be responsible for inventorying medical supplies, restocking required items, and submitting purchase requests for missing items as necessary. Additionally, contractor paramedic personnel will conduct end-of-month checks of medical supplies to ensure there are no expired items; these checks will be reported to the SERE Medical Flight Functional Area COR (A013).

4.5. The Contractor shall provide personnel to conduct and support SV88AL, Evasion and Conduct After Capture (ECAC), at JBSA-L. Additionally, the contractor shall conduct after capture instruction in academic, ARL and RTL environments; escape and evasion operational training; functional area management, and administrative support services.

4.5.1. Contractor personnel shall conduct SV88AL instruction IAW all applicable compliance documents in Para. 3.1. Contractor personnel shall conduct course instruction and course administration to include completing student training reports and forms as required (A003), and logistical, operational and administrative activities for SV88AL academics, ARLs, operational conduct after capture training, and operational evasion training. Contractor personnel providing instruction shall prepare lesson plans and training aids, and present academic, laboratory, and operational lessons (A004).

4.5.1.1. SV88AL will typically have 48 training classes per year with two (2) stand-down periods tentatively scheduled for Thanksgiving and Memorial Day weeks. The purpose of these stand-down periods is to provide military, civilian and contractor personnel in-house training opportunities, address on-going USAF concerns regarding training, cadre interaction, and to ensure the safety of both Airmen attending the course and the course cadre.

4.5.1.1.1. The exact dates for these stand-down periods will be communicated to the contractor site manager or alternate site manager by the 66 TRS/DET3 Functional Area COR NLT 30 workdays prior to the standdown periods. Training sessions during these weeks are mandatory for all assigned military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

4.5.1.1.2. For contractor personnel, exceptions to policy will be routed by the contractor site manager and coordinated with the 66 TRS/DET3 Functional Area COR for approval by the CO. The contractor site manager shall be responsible for ensuring all training is completed by contractor personnel not in attendance for training sessions, and at no additional cost to the Government.

4.5.1.2. SV88AL training shall include classroom instruction and laboratory role-play instruction;

individual debriefs, and guided discussion seminars. Contractor personnel shall conduct classroom instruction and role-play in resistance training scenarios.

4.5.1.2.1. Contractor personnel shall apply various means of captor exploitation as identified in the course syllabus. Contractor personnel shall analyze, evaluate, and assess student/s knowledge and ability to employ resistance and escape coping strategies in a simulated captivity environment.

4.5.1.2.2. Contractor personnel shall instruct individual and group resistance postures, techniques and strategies, establishing overt and covert organizations, establishing overt and covert communications, and planning and executing escapes in all captivity environments, including – wartime, peacetime governmental detention, and terrorist hostage.

4.5.2. Contractor personnel shall apply pressures IAW the CJCSM 3500.10A and TRG OI 10-4 to enhance student learning. The Contractor shall conduct escape enhancement training prior to students participating in operational evasion training; escape enhancements are taught using the demonstration performance method of instruction. The Contractors shall instruct and evaluate students based on current escape enhancement TTP’s. Contractor personnel shall instruct cross-gender captivity guidance and adaptability survival principles to satisfy needs during captivity. The contractor shall provide appropriate role-play costumes for each of the three captivity environments that are similar to those worn by government personnel.

4.5.3. Contractor personnel shall support SV88AL evasion training and conduct academic evasion training and operational evasion training in the Evasion Laboratory (EL) on JBSA-L, TX. The EL is constructed to facilitate demonstration and performance instruction of TTP required of evaders/escapers in global rural and urban environments.

4.6. The Contractor shall provide personnel to conduct and support training and functional area management and training administration of SV88AL and SV70A, SERE Specialist Training Orientation (SST-OC) at JBSA-L, TX. Contractor personnel shall provide functional area management and administrative support IAW all applicable compliance documents in Para. 3. Contractor functional area managers must be qualified to instruct in the courses they’re responsible for supporting IAW the Training (Para. 26) and Security Clearance (Para. 27) requirements of this PWS.

4.6.1. The Contractor shall generate multimedia training aids and presentations for instructors. Contractor personnel shall track, maintain, and update training logs, instructor evaluations, and student handouts, note taking guides, course critiques and phase critiques.

4.6.2. Contractor personnel shall perform pre-trip coordination and planning, and post-trip debriefs and after-action reports. Contractor personnel shall perform pre-class coordination and planning, and post-class debriefs and after-action reports. Contractor personnel shall perform tasks in logistics, plans, programs and administration in support of course instruction requirements. Contractor personnel shall also accompany Government personnel to the field training locations, Resistance Training, and EL’s.

4.6.3. The Contractor shall provide Functional Area Manager support for SV70A, IAW all applicable compliance documents in Para. 3. For this specific support, contractor personnel must be a graduate of course SV81A. Contractor personnel shall perform all aspects of instruction in support of course SV70A syllabus. Contractor personnel shall be able to complete a 4-mile ruck, on flat ground, with 25-30 lbs in under one (1) hour bi-annually.

4.6.3.1. The Contractor shall prepare lesson plans and training aids, and present academic, laboratory, and operational/field training lessons (A004). Contractor personnel shall perform management, training, and instructor certification functions during academic, laboratory and operational/field training. Contractor personnel shall provide instruction and logistics support in all aspects of operational/field training and technical training program (i.e. personal protection, sustenance, sanitation and hygiene, navigation, signaling and communication, on-base logistics, and operational/field logistics) and assist the SERE Recruitment Liaison Office (SRLO) program.

4.6.3.2. Contractor personnel supporting SV70A shall instruct in the use of a map and compass and have thorough knowledge of overland navigation and travel techniques. Contractor personnel will operate under austere conditions in a humid subtropical climate. Contractor personnel shall provide their own rations during Field Training evolutions.

4.6.3.3. The Government shall provide transportation to the field training sites; however, contractor personnel are authorized to use POVs at their own expense and risk for transportation to the field, with prior approval from the 66 TRS DET3 Commander or designee. Authorization to use a POV for movement to/from training areas must be coordinated through the Functional Area COR for approval.

4.6.3.3.1. Requests to use POVs shall be submitted for 66 TRS/DET3 Commander or designee approval NLT ten (10) days prior to travel to the field training site. The request will include the member’s name, VIN, and license plate number as well as a copy of the current vehicle operator license. Once approved, the authorization will remain in effect until the contractor departs, or the authorization is revoked by the 66 TRS/DET3 Commander or designee.

4.6.3.3.2. The Government will bear no responsibility for contractor personnel who use personal vehicles for transportation to the field.

4.6.3.4. For all on-base and operational/field training, the contractor shall provide all uniforms, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete mission requirements and ensure that these items are replaced when items become unserviceable. Contractor personnel shall wear an appropriate camouflage uniform, in a pattern matching the Government’s field uniform with an ASNP for laboratory and field training operations.

4.6.3.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance and management of 66 TRS/DET3 student training and staff upgrade training records. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all applicable policy and directives.

5. MOBILIZATION/TRANSITION PHASE IN AND PHASE OUT PLANNING

5.1. At both FAFB, WA and JBSA-L, TX, the contractor will be afforded a one (1) month mobilization period after award of the contract. During the one (1) month mobilization period, the contractor shall complete all qualification requirements that will enable contractor personnel to begin SERE training support. The Phase In transition period shall not exceed 30 calendar days and the Phase Out transition period shall not exceed 30 calendar days.

5.2. The contractor shall provide a transition plan within their Program Management Plan (PMP) that outlines the designated time period and strategy to transition into the duties as the contractor and to transition out of the contract at the end of the period of performance.

5.3. During the mobilization phase, all contractor personnel who will have contact with students in a training atmosphere are required to pass a Government-approved Human Factors Evaluation to ensure personnel possess the judgment, reliability, and emotional stability to work in a high-risk SERE training environment. See paragraph 25.6. for additional details regarding Human Factors Evaluations.

5.4. If there is a change in contractor, the incumbent shall provide familiarization and allow the follow-on contractor and/or government personnel to observe operations, facilities, work, equipment locations, and reporting procedures on a non-interference basis. During the phase-out familiarization period, the incumbent shall be fully responsible for operation of the SERE Support workload.

6. DELIVERABLES

6.1. The following list provides deliverables applicable to the SERE Training Support Services PWS. This list is not meant to be exhaustive or inclusive of all that may be required, referenced, or otherwise identified within this PWS. The government CO and/or COR, if desired, may require that a deliverable comply with a specific DOD or Military Standard, even if it has been rescinded, cancelled, or exists only in a draft form.

The government CO and/or COR may likewise require the contractor to comply with an identified industry or commercial standard or request the contractor format or utilize existing contractor data. Acceptance of final documents is subject to Government approval.

Deliverable Number Title PWS

Reference Schedule/Freq.

A001 Listing of Employees* 36.3. 10 Days Prior to Contract Commencement

A002 Security Manager Appointment Letter 36.4. 10 Days Prior to Contract Commencement

A003 Student Training Reports 4.2.1., 4.5.1. As Required

A004 Lesson Plans, Training Aids 4.2.1., 4.3.3.2., 4.5.1., 4.6.3.1.

As Required

A005 Dive Master List 4.3.3. Quarterly or sooner as required

A006 Contract Travel Authorization Request 29.1. 10 Business Days Prior to Travel

A007 Overtime (O/T) Requests 29.4. 10 Business Days Prior to O/T

A008 Travel Trip Report 29.2. 7 Business Days After Travel

A009 Influenza Vaccination Report 12.1.2. Quarterly

A010 Drug Test Report 12.1.1.2 Quarterly

A011 Quality Control Plan (QCP) 12.1.

One time (NLT 30 calendar days after contract award) with revisions as required

A012 Training and Certification Plan 32.1.

One time (NLT 30 calendar days after contract award) with revisions as required

A013 Medical Supply Inventory 4.4.2. Monthly (NLT last day of month)

A014 Program Management Plan 24.2. 10 Business Days After Contract Award

A015 Monthly Status Report 26.1 Monthly (NLT 10th day of month)

A016 Kickoff Meeting (with Agenda) 25.1 5 Business Days After Contract

Award (w/ agenda NLT 2 business days prior to meeting)

A017 Program Management Review 27.1 Monthly (NLT 15th day of month); briefing NLT 2 business days prior to meeting

*Contractor will provide updated Listing of Employees within 5 days of any status change for any employee.

7. SERVICES SUMMARY.

7.1. The contractor’s performance at the contract level will be assessed by a process that measures success towards achieving defined performance objectives. The Services Summary will be IAW AFI 63- 138, Acquisition of Services, AFI 10-601, Operational Capability Requirements Documentation and Validation, and FAR Subpart 37.6, Performance-Based Acquisition. The purpose of the Services Summary (SS) is to define performance evaluation. The SS chart that follows lists the PWS Performance Objective requirements (column 2) that the COR will survey and document. The COR will survey and document all the requirements of this contract. The absence of any PWS requirement from the SS does not detract from its enforceability nor limit the rights or remedies of the Government and sets forth the maximum allowable deviation from the standard of performance for that service.

Performance Objective (PO) PWS Para. Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

PO-1 Contractor personnel shall provide Resistance Training duties IAW prescribed directives and this PWS.

4.2.3 No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report

PO-2 Contractor personnel shall provide Field Training IAW prescribed directives and this

PWS.

4.2.4 No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report PO-3 Contractor Personnel shall provide water survival training and dive program 4.3 No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer Monthly COR Surveillance management in accordance prescribed directives and this PWS.

complaints allowed per month. Report

PO-4 Contractor personnel shall provide SV88AL Training IAW prescribed directives and this PWS.

4.5 No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report PO-5 Contractor personnel shall provide functional area management/administrative support IAW prescribed directives and this

PWS.

4.5, 4.6 No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report

PO-6 Contractor personnel shall provide medical support IAW prescribed directives and this PWS.

4.4.

No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report PO-7 Contractor Personnel are on duty as required IAW prescribed directives and this

PWS.

23. (All) No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report PO-8 Contractor personnel adhere to professional standards of conduct IAW prescribed directives, the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan, and this PWS.

28. (All) No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report

PO-9 Contractor personnel adhere to professional standards of appearance and maintenance of serviceable equipment

20. (All) No more than 2 deficiencies per month.

No more than 2 valid customer complaints allowed per month.

Monthly COR Surveillance

Report

8. REQUIRED GUIDANCE/FORMATS/TEMPLATES. Work products/analysis will be IAW applicable DoD, AF, FAR, DFARS, and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) rules, regulations, and laws. Any required guidance, formats, and/or templates will be provided by the Government.

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Contractor performance will be compared to the Performance Objectives and performance threshold (specific standard). The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the TO requires. The Government may use a variety of surveillance methods to evaluate the contractor’s performance to determine if it meets the performance objectives and performance threshold.

10. GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS.

10.1. The Government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with its Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Government methods of inspection other than those listed in the PWS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of inspections will be according to the terms of this contract.

10.2. The Government retains the right to evaluate contractor personnel for compliance with USAF instructional standards as established in AETCI 36-2607, SERE Standards and Evaluations, using the applicable AF Form 610. The contractor shall make available records of evaluation upon request.

11. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

11.1. The CO will appoint a COR and issue a COR Designation Letter stating the authority, as well as responsibilities and limitations of the COR especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The contractor will receive a copy of the written designation.

11.1.1. The COR will monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assist in contract administration.

The COR will provide technical assistance and clarification required for the performance of the contract.

The COR will participate in project meetings, represent the CO in the technical phases of the work, and receive contract deliverables.

11.1.2. With the exception of correction of an immediate safety or security hazard situation, the COR is not authorized to direct the contractor; only the CO can provide direction to the Contractor. The COR will not provide any supervision or instructional assistance to contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any terms or conditions of the contract.