DRAFT Med Instructor PWS.pdf

MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center

Medical Instruction and Medical Instructor Writer Support

Part I

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Special Operations Forces Medical Instruction and Instructional Writing support services for the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC), United States Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to perform medical training and support services as specified in the PWS at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and other CONUS and OCONUS locations as required. The Contractor shall provide medical instruction and medical instruction writing support in all the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Medical Skills Sustainment Course (SOCMSSC) and Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) /Special Forces Medic Sergeant (SFMS) Courses, and Special Forces Medical Sergeant Skills Sustainment Course (SFMS3) offered by the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC), US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall teach all classes in strict accordance with the Program of Instruction (POI) and lesson plans approved by the Government. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.2. Background: The JSOMTC has a state-of-the-art training facility that provides instruction to all Special Operations Forces (SOF) medics from all branches of the military. The facility is located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The facility is equipped with telecommunications network with associated Automatic Data Processing (ADP) equipment, Command and Control Communication (C3), and Visual Information (VI) related equipment within the facility. The purpose of this modern integrated telecommunications system is to support effective and efficient instruction. Additionally, the facility provides administrative and logistical support for assigned personnel.

1.2.1 Overview. This PWS defines the requirements for the contractor support for specified training programs. In the JSOMTC many of the training programs are joint services programs. Proposed curriculum changes and any other modifications of the program shall be approved by the Joint Services Board of Regents (BOR), which serves the JSOMTC. Additionally, the PWS defines the support required in the development/ implementation of training, and development of training aids. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate (ACOR) at the JSOMTC will serve as the administrative liaison to the contractor.

1.3. Objectives: The basic service objective includes the following:

1.3.1. Desired Outcome. The JSOMTC plays a critical role in the preparation of Special Operations Forces Medics for USSOCOM. The JSOMTC provides these students with extensive didactic and practical medical education and training. This preparation will produce highly qualified U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeants (18Ds), Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (SOIDC), Special Operations Combat Medics (SOCM), and other Joint Service Component and interagency Medics with enhanced trauma, surgical, and medical skills. These graduates provide medical, dental, and veterinary care in locations and under circumstances that inhibit or prohibit access to traditional health care professionals. Instructors at the JSOMTC shall train students to independently perform lifesaving emergency medical services in austere battlefield conditions worldwide. The training includes advanced medical procedures, trauma management, surgical procedures, management of tropical medicine, and emergency dental care. The graduates are capable of performing emergency medical treatments and providing medical care at various levels in challenging and harsh environments or situations where they may be the only available medical professional. 18Ds and SOIDCs have been trained to hold and care for all types of patients indefinitely based on the tactical situation. SOCMs have been trained to hold and care for patients up to 72 hours based on the tactical situation.

1.3.1.1. All contracted instructors will be expected to train utilizing the current approved Programs of Instruction (POI) and lesson plans. Their efficacy as instructors will be monitored and evaluated based on student’s scores on over 50 written tests. A computer-based testing system allows evaluation of students results on each block of training in the POI. Test scores in current classes are compared to historical testing data to ensure that the current cadre is training to standard.

1.3.1.2. At a minimum, the instructors shall present training in areas that provide a combination of operational medicine and trauma. Examples of this training shall include areas such as:

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Basic physical exam techniques

• Medical patient assessment

• Medical documentation

• Combat casualty care

• Live tissue training

• Pre-hospital trauma emergencies and care

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

1.3.1.2.1. Student Learning Outcomes/Program Outcomes. The program intends to train and qualify selected noncommissioned officers in the basic skills and knowledge required to perform duties as a medical sergeant on a Special Forces A detachment, as a Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman for Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), or as a Special Operations Combat Medic for USASOC, NAVSPECWARCOM, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), or Marine Corp Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

1.3.1.2.2. The students will be trained to successfully perform/manage:

• Trauma

• Local, regional, and general anesthesia

• Acute medical emergencies

• Chronic medical conditions

• Environmental illnesses

• Preventive medicine

• Wound care for individuals post injury

• Emergency dental care.

1.2.3.5 The students will be trained to provide this for:

• US Forces

• Coalition Troops

• Host Nation Personnel

• Enemy Combatants

1.4. Scope: Services include Special Operations Forces Medical Instruction and Instructional Writing support services.

1.4.1. The scope of this training includes the following: Tactical Combat Casualty Care; Basic Life Support (BLS) / Automatic External Defibrillation (AED); pharmaceutical calculations; anatomy;

physiology; pathophysiology; medical terminology; basic physical exam techniques; medical documentation; pharmacology; basic airway management; medical patient assessment for medical emergencies; advanced airway management; patient management skills; pre-hospital trauma life support (PHTLS); trauma surgical skills lab; operating room procedures and glove and gown; tactical combat casualty care skills; combat trauma management; obstetrical (OB) and gynecological (GYN) emergencies; emergency cardiac care and pharmacology; EMT-Basic certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP); Clinical and ambulance rotation (at civilian medical centers); Advanced Tactical Practitioner certification; EMT-Paramedic certification; medical mission planning; field treatment of CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive) casualty; preventive medicine; physical diagnosis; dental; laboratory; medical subjects and case studies: dive and high altitude medicine, heat and cold weather and travel medicine, blast injuries and high and low velocity wounds; endocrine, metabolic, nutritional, psychiatric, neurological, hematological, immune and allergic disorders; pain control, poisoning, fluids-electrolytes and replacement products; infectious diseases; and medical disorders involving body systems; GYN / OB disorders and examination; orthopedic principles and disorders; casting techniques; initial and long term wound care; surgical procedures, regional anesthesia, pre-anesthesia, anesthesia, post anesthesia care, nursing care, records and reports, radiology, and central materials service; Clinical preceptorship includes the clinical training/experience and evaluation on ability to apply patient assessment/management/care skills in various clinical settings, rotations through surgery, dermatology, pediatrics, orthopedics, radiology, preventive medicine/community health and the outpatient/family practice clinics;

1.4.2. The scope of this contract also includes medical instructor writing services and POI review and recommendations.

1.5. Period of Performance: Phase-In: One (1) month period; Base Year: 11 months Period;

Option Years: Four (4) 12-month Option Periods.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements).

1.6.1.1. Quality Control Program: The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the government recipient of services.

This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than (NLT) the pre-award conference and within five (5) days of any proposed changes

1.6.1.1.1. The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract.

1.6.1.1.2. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction;

corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; description of the methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable; procedures for trend analysis;

procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints; an internal inspection program covering all the services listed on the Performance Requirements Summary and shall specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis and how often the inspections will be accomplished and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

1.6.1.1.3. Upon request from the COR/ACOR, the Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts to include all inspections and corrective action steps. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.6.1.1.4. The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the KO. Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

1.6.1.2. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) workdays from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.6.1.3. Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and the Performance Requirements Summary at Technical Exhibit 1. This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must 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 the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance. The contractor's Contract Manager shall state the corrective action taken and the methods used to prevent future occurrences at no cost to the Government.

1.6.1.3.1. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will request the Contractor, Contract Manager or site representative to initial the observation acknowledging the defect.

1.6.1.3.2. The Government will record all surveillance observations. The Government will then document the contractor’s overall performance in a monthly Performance Evaluation Report (PER) and Receiving Report.

1.6.1.3.3. Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Government may require Performance Evaluation Meetings (PEM) every week during the first month of the contract, every two weeks during the next two months of the contract and not less than every quarter thereafter. Attendance of the Contract Manager (CM), the senior instructor manager, the senior instructors, the COR and other Government personnel as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer is required. The COR or the CM may also request any needed unscheduled meetings. Documentation of such meetings may be appended to the PER or the next

PEM.

1.6.1.3.4. Should the contractor not concur with the PER, the Contractor shall so state any areas of non-concurrence in writing to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of receipt.

1.6.1.3.5. Officers of the Board of Regents, Officers from USSOCOM or the respective Special Operations Commands, Officials of the NREMT, the American College of Surgeons, members of the Institutional Animal Control Use Committee, the American Heart Association, the Military Training Network, any state EMT-P licensing officials or authorities approved by the Government including military officers of the three services might be permitted to visit classes. The COR will maintain and refer to reports documenting the observations of officials from these or other bodies recognized and allowed access by the Government. These reports may be attached to the PER as appendices.

1.6.2. Property Management System: The Government will not be issuing any property.

1.6.3. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day Washington’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.6.3.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.6.3.2. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.6.3.2.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.6.3.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the core hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (i.e. POI development and during times of non-instruction), except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings.

Generally, preparation and teaching hours for the contract instructors and staff will be within the hours mentioned with an hour for lunch each day. However, the specific hours of operation and schedules may vary by individual sections based upon the needs of the mission and the complexity and schedule of the

POI.

1.6.4.1. Some instructors may be required to participate in periodic weekend and evening blocks of training, or specialized training/field training in an austere environment outside of those hours. Since the students are military, it is possible that unforeseeable events may force sudden adjustments in a class schedule. The schedule may vary at any time, even frequently and with short notice to require instructors to be present to work a compressed work schedule for longer workdays, not to exceed 16 hours in any one day. The latter part of the SOCM course requires field training. This course is taught 7 times a year.

Historically, this compressed work schedule was required 7 months per option period and applicable to 16 SOF Medical Instructors performing Technical Writer/Training Development tasks. During the field prep and actual field training, students work longer than normal days, therefore SOF Technical Writer/Training Developer instructors that work in those blocks of instruction work a compressed 80-hour schedule in a two week period. The required number of SOF Technical Writer/Training Developer instructors for these periods will not exceed 25%. Duty on a Saturday or Sunday may also occasionally be required but no instructor shall be required more than 25 weekend days per year.

1.6.4.2. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract. Any quality control/assurance training observation by the contractor will not interfere with ongoing training. No overtime (OT) is authorized. Flexible work schedule may be considered as long as they are managed by the Contractor and ensures that there is no disruption to training.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished at Bldg. 5-3845 Combat Medic Dr. Bldg. 352 Virgin St and the National Training AREA -1 (NTA-1) Vic Hwy 690/Vass Road at Fort Bragg, NC.

1.6.6. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel shall have the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. The SECRET CLEARANCE must be maintained for the duration of the contract.

The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. All Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites. All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8570.

1.6.6.1. Security of Classified Items, Systems, and Information. The Contractor shall possess or obtain a facility clearance at the classification level of SECRET at time of proposal submission. The Contractor shall be required to submit all applicable company information necessary to adjudicate a facility security clearance utilizing a Government-furnished DD Form 254.

1.6.6.1.1 The provisions of DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 28 February 2006, apply.

1.6.6.1.2. The Contractor must have a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level at all times during contract award. The Contractor must obtain a Facility Clearance at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M) prior to proposal submission. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance at the appropriate level at the start of their work under this contract. Security clearances and Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract in accordance with the DD254 attached to the contract. The Group CDR can sign a waiver for this requirement for contract personnel who do not currently have, but are eligible and actively acquiring, a security clearance if the mission requires this.

1.6.6.1.3. Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR later than 7 business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

1.6.6.2. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period the contractor shall secure Government equipment and classified documents or classified Information Technology/Information Management (IT/IM) items in accordance with the NISPOM, Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R) and applicable US Army Directives, Regulations, and policies.

1.6.7. Key/Badge Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all badges and keys issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No badges or keys issued the contractor by the Government shall be duplicated by the contractor. The COR will provide procedures covering badge and key control that shall be included in the quality control plan.

1.6.7.1. The Contractor shall report the occurrences of lost badges or keys to the Contracting Officer Representative within 24 hours of loss.

1.6.7.2. In the event keys other than master keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.7.3. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than Contractor’s personnel. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor personnel engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR.

1.6.8. Special Qualifications.

1.6.8.1. General:

1.6.8.1.1. EMPLOYEES (General): The Government has the right to restrict the performance under this contract of any contract employee, or prospective contract employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.6.8.1.1.1. Conflict of Interest: The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

1.6.8.1.1.2. Off Duty Military Personnel: The Contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.6.8.1.2. English Language: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements.

They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly, clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.6.8.1.3. U.S. Citizenship: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S.

citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support and possess a valid civilian driver’s license issued in the United States.

1.6.8.1.4. RESERVED

1.6.8.1.5. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.8.1.6. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Program:

1.6.8.1.6.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training within 60 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract employee and subcontract employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 90 calendar days after completion of the training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. This is an annual training requirement. AT Level I training is available at: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam.

1.6.8.1.7. iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the government requiring activity https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam

Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the

COR.

1.6.8.1.8. Common Access Cards (CAC):

1.6.8.1.8.1. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.6.8.1.8.2. For contractors to maintain and recover a CAC. Contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.46, dated 9 Sep 14, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC). When eligibility is denied, revoked, contract completion, or contractor fails to maintain the DODI Basic Adjudication Standards or Supplemental Adjudication Standards listed within, CACs will be recovered by the Contractor and will immediately be rendered inoperable and returned to the COR or the local Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site and the turn-in receipt forwarded to the COR. In addition, agencies' physical and logical access systems will be immediately updated to eliminate the use of a CAC for access. Contractor shall report departed employees and the dates their CAC were returned to the COR or RAPIDS site as of the last day of the month on a monthly basis IAW SOFARS clause 5652.242-9002. The report will include the names and circumstances of those departed employees whose CAC was not retrieved. Negative reports are required.

1.6.8.1.9. Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems: Contractor shall have access to Government-controlled information systems during performance of work under this contract. All contractor employees and associated subcontractors who require access to a government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of support services, and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems. Training shall be required annually after the initial training. Completion certificates shall be submitted to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of commencing performance under this contract.

1.6.8.1.10. Requirement for OPSEC Training: OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty.

All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

1.6.8.1.11. Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM and USASOC training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment.

1.6.8.1.12. CONTRACT EMPLOYEE TRAINING

1.6.8.1.12.1. All contract employees may be required to undergo specialized training above the minimum stated to qualify as faculty for the Government. Such training will be provided by the Government and shall be a part of required duties, to take place after contract performance commences.

1.6.8.1.12.2. As part of the required training, all instructors shall successfully complete a specialized block of training for the live tissue laboratory. The training will be conducted by a Government physician or veterinarian who will document and retain a listing of the qualified instructors who completed the training. The training and certification will be repeated annually for the duration of the contract.

1.6.8.1.12.3. All instructors participating in live tissue laboratory training shall undergo pre-lab briefings in accordance with Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) guidelines.

1.6.8.1.12.4. Upon arrival at the JSOMTC, all contracted employees who are Advanced Tactical Practitioner (ATP) qualified card holders will go through and pass the entire Special Operations Combat Medic Skills Sustainment Course (SOCMSSC)block of instruction and ATP test (reference USSOCOM Directive 350-29 for standards). This requirement may be waived by the Group Commander for contractors working in blocks of instruction where this qualification is not deemed as required by the Group Commander.

1.6.8.1.12.5. All contracted employees will recertify ATP certifications every two years. ATP certification may be recertified up to three months early without waiver. The ATP certification may be waived by the Group Commander to in-extremis to meet mission requirements anywhere from 30 to 90 days or indefinitely if the mission requires it.

1.6.8.2. Other Qualifications: The Contractor shall ensure that employees are fully trained and have current and valid professional certifications before starting work as specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining any Contractor employee training requirements and all Contractor employee re-certifications except for the government-provided ATP certification. The Government will not be responsible for any re-certifications.

All instructors shall possess current certifications in the following:

1.6.8.2.1. Advanced Medical Instructor-1 (AMI-1) Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the JSOMTC qualified Advanced Medical Instructors. These instructors will provide basic and advanced medical instruction for the JSOMTC Medical Courses which includes curriculum course development and recommendations.

-Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I) -Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) -Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS-I) -Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP) Instructor -American Heart Association (AHA) Certification. AHA certification must be accomplished within 6 weeks of hiring at the contractor’s expense.

-Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic EMT-P, certified IAW NREMT or IAW a U.S. jurisdiction or IAW USSOCOM Advanced Tactical Practitioner (ATP) requirements.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Must be graduates of a World Health Organization accredited medical school or American Medical Association/American Academy of Physician Assistants accredited physician assistant program or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Complete an approved Instructor Trainer Course and Instructor Developer Course provided by the Government during work hours.

• Special Skills/Qualifications Required: These instructors must have passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination or National Committee on the Certification of Physician Assistants certification test or equivalent nursing licensure exam. All personnel included under this contract shall be able to use the following programs expertly enough to accomplish all of the required tasks without further training:

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• Minimal Background/Experience Required: Have at least one year of experience as a member of a USSOCOM deployable Special Operations unit or at least one year of experience as an instructor in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course.

• Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: All personnel included in this contract shall be familiar with and be able to use the following: Common office equipment: Copiers with collating/stapling capability; fax machines; scanners and varieties of printers; computers--stand alone and in local area networks; telephonic communications to include teleconferencing; paper shredders. Stocking office supplies, answering telephones, taking and delivering messages and other office activities.

• Security Clearance: Secret clearance.

1.6.8.2.2. Advanced Medical Instructor-2 (AMI-2) Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the JSOMTC qualified Advanced Medical Instructors as required by the JSOMTC for a limited duration set by the JSOMTC. These instructors will provide advanced medical instruction for the JSOMTC Medical Courses which includes curriculum course development and recommendations. They will also assist the command in curriculum advancement and medical procedure development and modernization. The JSOMTC may request specific medical doctor types and credentials such as Surgeon (and type of Surgeon, such cardio, vascular, trauma, and any other surgeon specialty as required.), Gastroenterologist, or any other medical specialty as required.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Must be graduates of a US certifying entity-accredited medical school and have received and possesses a current, unrestricted state medical license.

Complete an approved Instructor Trainer Course and Instructor Developer Course provided by the Government during work hours.

• Special Skills/Qualifications Required: These instructors must have passed all steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, be board-certified in their required specialty, and have no national database malpractice incidents. All personnel included under this contract shall be able to use the following programs expertly enough to accomplish all of the required tasks without further training:

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• Minimal Background/Experience Preferred: Have at least one year of experience as a member of a USSOCOM deployable Special Operations unit or at least one year of experience as an instructor in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course.

• Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: All personnel included in this contract shall be familiar with and be able to use the following: Common office equipment: Copiers with collating/stapling capability; fax machines; scanners and varieties of printers; computers--stand alone and in local area networks; telephonic communications to include teleconferencing; paper

1.6.8.2.3. SOF Medical Instructor/Technical Writer/Training Developer: The contractor shall provide the JSOMTC with qualified SOF Technical Writer/Training Developer Instructors. These instructors will instruct National Registry Emergency Technician Basic (B) and Paramedic (P) Courses, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and provide curriculum course development and recommendations.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Complete an approved Instructor Trainer Course and Instructor Developer Course provided by the Government during work hours.

• Special Skills/Qualifications Required: All personnel included under this contract shall be able to use the following programs expertly enough to accomplish all of the required tasks without further training:

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• Minimal Background/Experience Required: Must be a SOCM-graduate, held a grade no less than Sergeant; or a Special Operations Combat Medic; or as an instructor in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course.

• Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: All personnel included in this contract shall be familiar with and be able to use the following: Common office equipment: Copiers with collating/stapling capability; fax machines; scanners and varieties of printers; computers--stand alone and in local area networks; telephonic communications to include teleconferencing; paper

• Other: For the instructors of the SFMS3 course, in addition to all the credentials above, each instructor must be an SFMS graduate and served at least 3 years on an ODA, MSOT, SWCC, SEAL Platoon in order to teach the course.

1.6.8.2.4. Offsite SOF Medical Instructor/Technical Writer/Training Developer: The contractor shall provide the JSOMTC with qualified SOF Technical Writer/Training Developer Instructors as required to meet emerging requirements. These instructors will instruct National Registry Emergency Technician Basic (B) and Paramedic (P) Courses, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and provide curriculum course development and recommendations at locations not necessarily under the JSOMTC and will be able to conduct extended travel to provide instruction the US and Partner Forces as required at the designated locations. This includes locations outside the Continental United States but will not include Declared Theaters of Armed Conflict or active conflict or hostile zones. These statuses will be determined by the Department of Defense and US Department of State.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Complete an approved Instructor Trainer Course and Instructor Developer Course provided by the Government during work hours.

• Special Skills/Qualifications Required: All personnel included under this contract shall be able to use the following programs expertly enough to accomplish all of the required tasks without further training:

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• Minimal Background/Experience Required: Must be a SOCM-graduate, held a grade no less than Sergeant; or a Special Operations Combat Medic; or as an instructor in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course.

• Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: All personnel included in this contract shall be familiar with and be able to use the following: Common office equipment: Copiers with collating/stapling capability; fax machines; scanners and varieties of printers; computers--stand alone and in local area networks; telephonic communications to include teleconferencing; paper

• Other: For the instructors of the SFMS3 course or equivalents, in addition to all the credentials above, each instructor must be an 18D or SOIDC graduate in order to teach the course.

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1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and/or COR will meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO and/or COR will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter of appointment. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/COR within ten (10) work days of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days the contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) work days of the termination. Contractor shall ensure that all tasks and functions are continually covered, regardless of vacancy.

1.6.11.1. The following are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide an on-site Contract Manager (CM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person, and an Assistant Contract Manager (ACM), who shall act for the Contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference.

The CM or ACM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or ACM shall be available between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The CM or ACM may be a contract instructor.

1.6.11.2. Qualifications for all Key Personnel:

1.6.11.2.1. Contract Manager (CM): The CM shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

The ACM shall meet or exceed the same qualifications as the CM.

Contract Manager (CM): The CM shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree. Ten years Army Special Forces experience may substitute for academic degree.

• Special Skills/Qualifications Required: The CM shall have experience working with senior military officers and at a minimum, the CM shall have experience commensurate to that of a senior Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) of the pay grade of E8.

• Minimal Background/Experience Required: Four years’ experience of senior supervision, management and operation of Mission Command Training Center/Complex, with emphasis on Special Operation Forces (SOF). Project Management Professional Certification. Four (4) years of project management experience may substitute for professional certification.

• Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: At least 8 years’ experience at Special Forces Group or higher Army or Joint Special Operations organizations.. Experience with Special Warfare Center & School (SWCS) Training Management System.

1.6.11.2.2. Senior Instructor Manager: The Contractor shall provide an on-site senior instructor manager (SIM), who (at a minimum) shall be responsible for the quality of all exercises, contract instruction, ensuring instructors are qualified prior to instruction, compliance of employee security requirements, and coordination with subject matter experts (SME) teaching specific skill blocks of instruction. The SIM shall be one of the "working" contract instructors and will require the same credentials as listed for the SOF Medical Instructor/Technical Writer/Training Developer in PWS Section 1.6.8.2.2. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall serve as the SIM shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract start date.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree. Four years Army Special Forces experience may substitute for academic degree.

• Minimal Background/Experience Required: Four (4) years experience of supervision, management and operation of Mission Command Training Center/Complex, with emphasis on Special Operation Forces (SOF) unique exercises. The Contractor shall have experience working with military personnel, to include senior military officers; general manager experience and prior contract experience.

• Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: Experience (8 Years) at Special Forces battalion or higher Army or Joint Special Operations organizations. Project Management Professional Certification. Experience may substitute for certification. Experience with Special Warfare Center & School (SWCS) Training Management System.

1.6.12. Contractor Personnel:

1.6.12.1. Identification of Contractor Personnel: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials.

1.6.12.1.1. All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall obtain a Department of…