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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Providing

Home Station Training Complex Support

1.0 BACKGROUND

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), established in January 2006, serves as the single functional command for the Navy’s expeditionary forces and as central management for the readiness, resources, staffing, training and equipping of those forces. NECC consolidates, aligns and integrates diverse expeditionary capabilities and combat support elements to create consistent expeditionary practices, procedures, requirements and logistics in the battle space.

To meet mission requirements NECC requires contracted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) counter and defeat integration instruction support. The support is required to address the critical and advanced IED force protection training needs that are necessitated by an adaptable and persistent enemy. The support operations are conducted under the management of NECC at Home Station Training Complex (HSTC) facilities and other supported locations across the U.S. The effort involves continuous assessment of the upkeep, repair and/or replacement of training aids, content update, and associated logistics support that enables the sustainment and use of the HSTC training devices, training support services, technical services development, operations, system hardware/software updates, technology insertion, and technology refresh actions. It is expected that all aspects of support will exist in a dynamic, evolutionary, and adaptive environment.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 The scope of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) encompasses contractor support to provide NECC a support team of Subject Matter experts experienced in Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations, Counter IED, NECC training evolutions, tactical vehicle operations and logistical support roles.

The contractors shall perform the following tasks:

• Use flexible/innovative employment and scheduling techniques to minimize cost and maximize performance outcomes.

• Execute innovative management strategies that effectively and efficiently meet or beat delivery schedules, control cost growth, enhance support, plan for contingencies, and assure quality.

• Adapt to varying workload requirements. Respond to short notification calls to perform high priority work requirements. Adapt to less than optimal working conditions and resources.

2.2 The Contractor shall train NECC forces and other Department of Defense (DOD) personnel each year, as deemed necessary.

3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Tasks

This program shall include the tasks for which the Contractor is directly responsible for providing, supporting and maintaining, with accuracy and timeliness, in accordance with (IAW) the PWS and other tasks required by the client. The tasks contained in this PWS may contain sub-tasks.

3.1.1 Perform analysis of Government provided information and prepare recommend changes to the approved curriculum.

3.1.2 Ensure that all instructors update all lessons as required, plan and prepare task scenarios in concert with NECC

Guidance and develop and construct lesson plans and other associated materials to facilitate training.

3.1.3 Ensure that current information on enemy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) is continuously acquired and analyzed. Recommend curriculum changes to the Government to keep the program of instruction at the leading edge of the IED problem. Summarize acquired information monthly in the monthly report (Deliverable A002).

3.1.4 Provide fully qualified personnel with military or military support operational experience that includes:

i. Individual IED-related tasks

ii. Collective Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED)-related tasks

iii. Integration Cell-related tasks

-Individual IED-related tasks:

a. Identify visual indicators of an IED, Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED), or Waterborne IED

(WBIED)

b. React to an IED, VBIED, or WBIED

c. Employ man-pack and vehicular-mounted electronic warfare devices

d. Apply force escalation measures

e. Prepare for IED threats prior to movement (Non Commissioned Officers)

f. Plan for IED threats (commanders, staff officers)

-Collective C-IED-related tasks:

a. Prepare for ground/water-emplaced IED-defeat operations

b. Conduct organic C-IED reconnaissance and route clearance

c. React to possible ground/water-emplaced IED

d. Prepare for suspected VBIED/WBIED or suicide bomber attack

-Integration Cell-related tasks:

a. All Individual IED-related tasks

b. All Collective C-IED-related tasks

c. Naval Exercise and Training doctrine, policy, and programs

d. Joint Operational planning doctrine, policy and programs

e. Document training accomplished within established NECC programs

f. Identify C-IED requirement training shortfalls

g. Develop training solutions

h. Integrate C-IED sustainment training

3.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall provide Project Management support to facilitate government contractor communications. The

Contractor's designated Project Manager or alternate shall serve as the primary technical and managerial interface between the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, and the COR. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, will be designated in writing to the CO. The

Project Manager or alternate will have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations.

The Project Manager position or alternate must be available during normal 7:30 to 4:00 working hours, as specified herein, and to meet with government personnel within 24 hours to discuss issues.

The Contractor's Project Manager position shall meet with the COR as necessary to maintain satisfactory performance and to resolve other issues pertaining to government / Contractor procedures. At these meetings, a mutual effort will be made to resolve any and all problems identified. Written minutes of these meetings shall be prepared by the Contractor, signed by the Contractor's designated representative, and furnished to the government within two workdays of the subject meeting.

The Contractor’s Project Manager position shall ensure that all certifications and qualifications are kept current and properly maintained as required by this contract.

The Contractor’s Project Manager position shall conduct Program Management Reviews twice a year. Develop the agenda, provide meeting minutes, and develop a Monthly Status Report on all training locations (Deliverable A002).

The Monthly Status Report shall include the following: number of students trained, lost training hours, corrective actions taken, and other noteworthy information related to the system, site, installation, projected burn rate and actual burn rate.

The Contractor’s Project Manager position shall participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) to discuss and to informally evaluate current IED conditions to include the Contractor’s efforts and accomplishments. During these meetings, the Contractor shall present necessary data to enable a joint review of its various assigned tasks, along with attendant schedules and resource expenditures. TIMS will be scheduled upon request of the responsible designee.

The Contractor’s Project Manager position shall report all disciplinary issues with any student to the government

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 12 hours of the incident via email. At no time shall the

Contractor engage or enact any disciplinary action against any student.

3.3 TRAINING COMPLEX MAINTENANCE AND SCHEDULING

The Government will construct and maintain the IED training complexes necessary for the conduct of training. The

Contractor shall oversee maintenance requirements on all training complex facilities, equipment, and training aids and devices. This shall include the coordination of maintenance requirements relative to training schedules and the scheduling of the HSTC. The Contractor shall perform repair of training aids and equipment, and will identify and facilitate the replacement and upgrade of equipment based on life cycle requirements to include transfer of equipment/training aids to the various training site. In order to conduct these tasks, the following positions will be required:

3.3.1 HSTC Site Lead/C-IED Instructor. Duties will include:

The HSTC Site Lead/C-IED Instructor is responsible for scheduling and conducting C-IED training and serves as the primary point of contact for units requesting training at the assigned HSTC location. The Site Lead/C-IED

Instructor shall provide classroom and practical C-IED training and coordinate training support requirements with the Government-designated representative. The Site Lead/C-IED Instructor may also provide Mobile Training Team

(MTT) support to other NECC locations, including locations without permanently assigned contractor personnel, as directed by the Government..

• Construct and provide current HSTC IED training aids for NECC units for Home Station Training Lane exercises based on current real world intelligence and events.

• Using government approved lesson topic guides, conduct C-IED training to include Individual and

Collective C-IED related tasks as outlined in COMNECCINST 3502.2.

• Liaison with Intelligence Specialists regarding current worldwide IED threats.

• Continuously monitor enemy and friendly IED related Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to ensure course curriculum contains current information. Make curriculum revision recommendations to NECC via

Program Manager when appropriate.

• Maintain accountability of HSTC training aid inventory.

• Monitor and distribute training aids and associated training materials.

• Perform classroom and practical C-IED instruction and set-up IED scenarios at HSTC training areas during

Field Training Exercises.

• Exercise role playing for HSTC training events.

• Schedule units/individual training as requested via Training Service Requests or by attending Command training scheduling meetings.

• Prepare Monthly Summary Report and draft related correspondence.

• Maintain the material condition and realism of HSTC ranges and facilities to make them ready for training.

Travel in support of a Mobile Training Team as required.

• Assist students and instructors in the operation of EOD robots and in the operation/installation of electronic countermeasure systems (if required, training would be provided by the government).

Education/qualification/experience:

Bachelor's Degree BS/BA in science, engineering, management or other relevant field. MS/MA preferred. At least eight (8) years of recent (within the last ten years) experience in a technical discipline relevant to stated requirements such as EOD to include military or military support operational experience that includes Integration

Cell related tasks, communications, security, or intelligence programs. Associate's degree and two (2) additional years of experience; or a total of five (5) additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• C-IED or EOD Technician experience (8 years minimum; within the last ten years).

• Ability to interface with all levels of Command.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

• Successful candidates will possess excellent communication, written and oral skills; superior relationship and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

• This task has a historical Level of Effort (LOE) as follows:

o 1 FTE at Yorktown VA o 1 FTE at Point Mugu CA (This FTE must also perform the duties of and meet the education/qualification/experience requirements of the Integration Cell Specialist stated in PWS paragraph 3.4.1)

▪ 40 hours per week for each FTE

3.3.2 HSTC Facility Maintainer. Duties will include:

• Construct and provide current HSTC IED training aids for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and NECC units for Home Station Training Lane exercises based on current real world intelligence and events.

• Provide continuous assessment on the upkeep, repair, and replacement of training facilities and supporting equipment.

• Perform maintenance/repair on facilities and equipment necessary to support training events.

• Attend government scheduling meetings to ensure maintenance actions are coordinated and prioritized.

• Draft related correspondence.

• Maintain the material condition and realism of HSTC ranges and facilities to make them ready for training.

Associate's Degree AS/AA in science, engineering, management, or other relevant field. At least two (2) years of recent (within the last four years) experience in a technical discipline relevant to stated requirements such as EOD to include military or military support operational experience that includes Individual IED-related and Collective C-

IED-related tasks, communications, security, or intelligence programs. Two (2) additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree.

• Ability to interface with all levels of Command.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

• Successful candidates will possess excellent communication, written and oral skills; superior relationship and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

• This task has a historical Level of Effort (LOE) as follows:

o 2 FTEs at NAWS China Lake

3.3.3 HSTC Exercise and Training Planner/C-IED Instructor. Duties will include:

• Develop and maintain schedule of events for NECC training and exercise events, to include HSTC events.

• Using government approved lesson topic guides, conduct C-IED training to include Individual and

Collective C-IED related tasks as outlined in COMNECCINST 3502.2. The historical average for number of courses per month is four. The typical class size is forty (40) to forty-five (45) students.

• Continuously monitor enemy and friendly IED related Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to ensure course curriculum contains current information. Make curriculum revision recommendations to NECC via

Government-designated representative when appropriate.

• Schedule and coordinate exercise role players for HSTC training events or exercises.

• Coordinate other logistic scheduling and execution efforts training events, to include Field Training

Exercise as well as other events as directed.

• Schedule units/individual training as requested via Training Service Requests or by attending Command training scheduling meetings.

• Travel in support of a Mobile Training Team as required.

• Plan, coordinate and de-conflict short and long range training/maintenance schedules.

• Maintain, or assist in maintaining (as directed), the training calendar.

• Track status of recurring reports and all administrative paperwork and correspondence.

Bachelor's Degree BS/BA in science, engineering, management or other relevant field. At least four (4) years of recent (within the last six years) experience in a technical discipline relevant to stated requirements such as EOD to include military or military support operational experience that includes Individual Improvised Explosive Device

(IED)-related and Collective Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED)-related tasks, communications, security, or intelligence programs. Associate's degree and three (3) additional years of experience; or a total of five

(5) additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Management experience in military operations and plans (4 years minimum; within the last six years).

• Ability to interface with all levels of Command.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively use personal relationships.

• Ability to work in a small team and willingness to excel and provide excellent training support despite irregular event schedules and workload.

• C-IED or EOD Technician experience (4 years minimum; within the last six years).

• This task has a historical Level of Effort (LOE) as follows:

o 4 FTEs Yorktown, VA (These FTE must also perform the duties of MET Instructor/Operator stated in PWS paragraph 3.5.)

o 4 FTEs Point Mugu, CA

3.3.4 EODTEU ONE DET CHINA LAKE EXERCISE AND TRAINING PLANNING.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain schedule of events for EOD and NECC training and exercise events.

• Schedule demolition and ranges for EOD and NECC training events or exercises onboard NAWS China

Lake.

• Schedule barracks onboard NAWS China Lake.

• Submit and track security clearances for EOD and NECC personnel utilizing NAWS China Lake ranges.

• Coordinate and execute short and long range training schedules.

• Maintain department calendar.

• Screen incoming correspondence and directives routed to the department and initiates administrative action when appropriate.

• Maintain up-to-date, standard electronic forms, as possible, and hard-copy forms when electronic copies are not available.

• Track status of recurring reports.

• Maintain a master library of all applicable references.

• Management experience in military operations and plans (2 years minimum; within the last four years).

• Ability to interface with all levels of Command.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively use personal relationships.

• Ability to work in a small team and willingness to excel and provide excellent training support despite irregular event schedules and workload.

o 1 FTEs China Lake, CA

3.4 INTEGRATION CELL MANAGEMENT

Provide subject matter expertise experienced in C-IED integration for exercise design, coordination and qualification documentation of NECC advanced and sustainment training evolutions. Provide assistance in critical administrative functions. Travel to off-site training ranges, training facilities, conferences and meetings, and other places as required to support NECC training requirements.

3.4.1 Integration Cell Specialist. Duties will include:

• Perform all Individual IED-related tasks.

• Perform all Collective C-IED-related tasks.

• Comply with Naval Exercise and Training doctrine, policy, and programs.

• Comply with Joint Operational planning doctrine, policy, and programs.

• Document training accomplished within established NECC programs.

• Identify C-IED requirement training shortfalls.

• Develop training solutions.

• Integrate C-IED sustainment training.

Bachelor's Degree BS/BA in science, engineering, management or other relevant field. MS/MA preferred. At least eight (8) years of recent (within the last ten years) experience in a technical discipline relevant to stated requirements such as EOD to include military or military support operational experience that includes Integration

Cell related tasks, communications, security, or intelligence programs. Associate's degree and two (2) additional years of experience; or a total of five (5) additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Management experience in military operations and plans (4 years minimum; within the last six years).

• Ability to interface with all levels of Command.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience with documentation IAW NECC policy and programs.

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively use personal relationships to advance the NECC mission.

• Ability to work in a small team and willingness to excel and provide excellent training support despite irregular event schedules and workload.

o 1 FTE located at MESG TEU One o 1 FTE located at EOD Group Two

▪ 40 hours per week per each FTE

4.0 OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.1.1 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Office of the

Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), Naval Education Training Center, Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) and command safety instructions and standards governing these training requirements. The

Contractor shall maintain all employee qualification and certification records as required by these instructions.

4.2 INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION

4.2.1 Contractor personnel assigned as instructors shall successfully complete all Government required course indoctrination, qualification, certification, and testing requirements applicable to the courses they are assigned to teach prior to providing instruction. Education, qualification, and experience requirements for each instructor position are identified withing the applicable labor category descriptions in Section 3.0.

4.2.2 The Government will provide all instructional materials to the contractor and arrange for access to classrooms and laboratory space.

4.2.3 The contractor shall cross-utilize instructors within their area of expertise to the maximize instructor utilization. When cross- utilized, contractor shall be qualified/certified in all-new units of instruction taught.

4.2.4 Instructors shall be familiar with all presentation and instructional procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, and equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course or course(s) they will instruct.

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 All Contractor personnel associated with this PWS shall have a current Defense Counterintelligence and

Security Agency (DCSA) issued SECRET clearance and be ready to immediately begin performance at the time of proposal submission. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued SECRET clearance shall be maintained during the performance of this contract.

5.2 All Contractors shall also have a current SECRET Facilities clearance at the time of proposal submission.

5.3 Non-US Citizen Employee Requirement: In accordance with NAVSUPINST 5239.1A, if the Contractor employee is a Foreign National, prior approval of the Network Security Officer (NSO) is required. Non-US citizens will not be allowed to perform work on contracts or subcontracts involving access (or possible access) to sensitive data, software, or equipment without prior approval. Access may be granted to Foreign

Nationals who have a need to know and at least one of the following applies:

5.3.1 Foreign National is an employee of DoD, or

5.3.2 Foreign National possesses a current Functional Accreditation approved by the Navy International

Program Office, or

5.3.3 Foreign National possesses a current Visit Request Form (OPNAV 5521/27)1-73) as defined in

OPNAVINST 5510.1H, which is filed with the requesting activity.

5.4 The Contractor may be exposed to classified documents, equipment and facilities up to the SECRET level.

The requirements of the attached DD Form 254 apply. Contractor personnel requiring access to NECC and other military facilities are subject security and Visit Request requirements.

5.5 Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and at the work sites.

5.6 All contractor personnel shall possess the required security certifications and training in accordance with

DoD Directive 8570.01 (Applicable Document 2.7).

5.7 All contractor personnel will complete the below listed training annually:

- Cyber Security Awareness

- Derivative Classification Training

- NCIS Counter-Intelligence training

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

6.1 The Contractor shall be given access to on-site training equipment, aids, devices, classrooms, office facilities, computers, instructional media material, technical manuals, specialized publications, and classified information.

The government shall provide office furnishing (desks, chairs, file cabinets) for contractor personnel.

6.2 As required, the government will provide access to computers (NMCI and SIPRNET) and software, printers and copier equipment for administrative duties and correspondence at the above locations. The government will provide all office consumables (e.g. paper, pens, folders, ADP media) as required.

6.3. The Government will provide to contracted personnel assigned at HSTC locations a Military e-mail account and address that shall be used for all official correspondence with and between the Government.

7.0 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

7.1 Performance of this effort may require the Contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a government agency or government contractor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the government and/or others.

7.2 Information made available to the contractor by the government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the Contracting Officer.

7.3 Contractor and/or contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this effort, until made public by the government, except to authorized-government personnel, or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data that bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this effort. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the Contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the government between the contractor and the data owner which provides for greater rights to the contractor.

7.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the end of normal duty hours and/or after normal duty hours, all government facilities, equipment and materials must be secured.

8.0 KEY CONTROLS

8.1 The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys and or electronic lock access codes issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys and or lost electronic access codes.

8.2 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the COR, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks at no cost to the government. If a master key is lost or duplicated, the contractor must replace all locks and keys for that system.

8.3 The Contractor must prohibit the use of keys issued by the government by any persons other than the contractor's personnel. Opening of locked areas by contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than contractor personnel or assigned military personnel engaged in performance of work requirements is prohibited.

9.0 CONTRACTOR VEHICLE/PERSONALLY OWNED VEHICLE (POV) USAGE

Section 3.8 of NAVFAC Publication P-300 (Management and Support of Civil Engineering Equipment)

(Attachment F) provides additional guidance on driver testing and licensing. Generally, Government contracts and agreements require that operators comply with the licensing requirements of the state and local motor vehicle laws.

All instructors and support personnel shall possess a valid driver's license, and be certified by the contractor as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment as appropriate. The contractor shall be responsible for determining any special requirements imposed by the respective geographical locations, and for ensuring that the instructors satisfy any additional conditions. The contractor shall provide appropriate documentation regarding all operator qualifications to the COR.

• For the work sites of China Lake, a contractor provided four-wheel drive vehicle is required, capable of carrying at least a driver and three passengers and equipment (C-IED Simulators and associated gear.).

10.0 HOURS OF WORK.

10.1 Normal working hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal government holidays, and include an allowance for a 30 minute lunch period. However, there may be circumstances where work hours may be adjusted to meet mission critical requirements. The Project Manager or designated alternate and the COR will mutually agree on deviations to the schedule. Any requirement to work overtime must be pre-approved by the COR.

10.2 During instruction of the following courses the normal working hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM may not apply:

• FTX training periods.

• Providing Instruction to Reserve Personnel on drill weekends.

11.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

11.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel, as well as subcontractor efforts used in performance of this effort. The Contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective support, performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the Performance Work Statement.

11.2 The Contractor shall maintain documentation for each Instructor detailing that individual’s qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the task. Substitution of Instructors or the addition of new Instructors during a course shall be communicated to the COR prior to the convening date. The COR will have the authority to review and approve the Instructor’s qualifications.

11.3 Any disciplinary problem between contract employees and military staff or students such as fraternization, sexual harassment, or racial discrimination shall be immediately reported to the Contractor's Project Manager and the COR. Upon notification, the Contractor shall investigate the complaint and submit a response to the COR within

24 hours. If the investigation determines the complaint is justified, the Contractor shall provide a course of action to be taken to resolve the problem within 3 working days of the notification. The government reserves the right to accept or reject the Contractor’s recommended resolution.

11.4 Contract Instructors shall maintain an orderly, professional atmosphere and shall have authority commensurate with that responsibility. Students whose conduct is not conducive to learning or who commits a major safety violation shall be referred to the COR.

11.5 Contractor personnel shall present a professional and neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees (i.e. identification badges, company shirts, etc.) at all times while on Government premises. When

Contractor personnel attend meetings, answer phones, and work in other situations where their status is not obvious to third parties they must identify themselves as such to avoid creating the impression that they are government employees.

11.6 Contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall abide by the rules and regulations concerning the maintenance of personal standards for instructor integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, and student fraternization.

The morale and motivation of students and instructional personnel shall be maintained to ensure a favorable environment for learning.

11.7 Contractor personnel shall wear all required personal protective equipment while conducting training in accordance with applicable Command directives, standard operating procedures and OSHA standards. Contractor personnel shall be required to work outside in desert and coastal areas. Suitable protective outer garments (e.g.

fleece jackets/pants, fleece hats/gloves, Gortex rain jacket/pants, Thinsulate boots, floppy sunhat) will be required to be worn by Contractor personnel during inclement periods. Protective outer garments should be uniform (e.g. same brand and color). Contractor personnel comfort and safety from these environments is paramount. Outer garments are to be provided and replaced by Contractor.

11.8 Contractor duties require moderate physical exertion - such as long periods standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces - requiring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or similar activities in all types of weather conditions ranging from very hot (110 F summer) to very cold (30 F winter). The work requires lifting of items up to 50 lbs., such as tools, inert ordnance items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as average agility and dexterity. Individuals cannot have seizure disorders, abnormal and uncorrectable near vision, be colorblind, or have substantial hearing loss (hearing aid is acceptable).

11.9 All Contractor personnel shall be proficient in MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point.

11.10 All Contractor personnel shall be capable of clearly writing and speaking in English.

12.0 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE

Primary places of performance include HSTC facilities and supported locations in Yorktown, VA; Point Mugu, CA;

China Lake, CA; Gulfport, MS; and San Diego, CA. Contractor personnel may provide additional support through

Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), as directed by the Government.

13.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated task order will contain one (1) 12-month base period, four (4) 12-month option periods with an additional option for a six-month extension of services pursuant to FAR 52.217-8. The base period of performance for this task order is anticipated to begin on December 21, 2026 and continue through December 20, 2027.

14.0 TRAVEL

The contractor may be required to travel in support of Mobile Training Team (MTT) requirements and other

Government directed mission support. It is anticipated that up to two (2) contractor personnel may travel in support of each MTT. Travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations, including U.S territories such as Guam.

Government directed travel is estimated not to exceed one (1) trip per quarter, with each trip typically lasting up to one (1) week.

The need for travel associated with this PWS shall be determined in advance by the TPOC on a case-by-case basis and authorized by the COR. Travel shall be paid by the Contractor and reimbursed by the Government. Travel costs/expenses will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. Travel expenses include airfare, per diem, rental car, local travel and miscellaneous expenses as authorized by the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. No mileage costs will be incurred when travel is within a 50-mile radius of the primary work location. The JTR, while not wholly applicable to contractors, shall provide the basis for the determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodations available during normal business hours. Exceptions to these guidelines shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer or his Designee.

EXAMPLE#2: The following destinations, number of trips per contract year and durations are estimated in support of this requirement:

Destination Number of Trips Number of People Duration

NECC Units East of Mississippi Once per year 1 Person 3 days

NECC Units West of Mississippi Once per year 5 People 2 days

Overseas NECC Units Twice per year 6 People 4 days

The following not to exceed travel amounts will be included:

Period Travel

Base Year $75,000.00

Option Year 1 $76,875.00

Option Year 2 $78,796.88

Option Year 2 $80,766.80

Option Year 3 $82,785.97

FAR 52.217-8 $42,427.81

The Contractor may be required to travel. All approved travel exceeding a 50 mile radius will be reimbursed in accordance with the JTR.

15.0 DELIVERABLES / DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

In fulfillment of this effort, the Contractor shall provide the following deliverables. All deliverables shall be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), unless otherwise agreed upon, in an accurate and timely manner.

15.1 ORIENTATION BRIEF (Deliverable A001)

After award, the Contractor shall participate in contract orientation briefing with NECC. The intent of the briefing is to initiate the communication process between NECC and the Contractor by introducing key task participants and explaining their roles, reviewing communication ground rules, and assuring a common understanding of subtask requirements and objectives. The orientation briefing will be held at NECC or another mutually agreed upon location.

Date and time will be mutually agreed upon by both parties

15.2 MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (Deliverable A002)

The Contractor shall document the efforts performed in the completion of each task in a detailed Monthly Status

Report, due on or before the 15th of each month. The report format is at the Contractor's discretion, but the report may be modified at the COTR's request. At a minimum, the monthly status report shall include:

• Progress for the Period: The Contractor shall provide a summary of work, and activities, accomplished during the reporting period. The monthly status report will specifically include: number of students trained, lost training hours, corrective actions taken, and other noteworthy information related to the system, site, installation, projected burn rate and actual burn rate (PWS para. 3.2). The monthly status report will also summarize acquired information (3.1.3). Activities Planned: The contractor shall provide a brief summary of planned activities to occur in the next reporting period.

• Problems Encountered: The Contractor shall provide a brief summary of any problems, issues or delays identified/encountered and recommendations as to their resolution, or any corrective action that was taken to correct identified problems.

15.3 FINAL REPORT (Deliverable A003)

The Contractor shall provide a final report, to the COR and COTR, within 2 calendar weeks from the conclusion of this contract period. The report shall summarize all monthly reports addressing objectives achieved, significant issues, problems and recommendations to improve the process in the future.

15.4 DELIVERABLE TABLE

Reference Milestone/Deliverable

Responsibility Date

15.1 Orientation Briefing Schedule Government/Contractor Contract Award (CA)+ 1 month

15.2 Monthly Status Report Contractor 15th of each month

15.3 Final Report Contractor Within 2 weeks of contract

period expiration

16.0 ACRONYMS/DEFINITIONS

AIS Automated Information System

CAC Common Access Card

CDRL Contract Data Requirements Lists

C-IED Counter Improvised Explosive Device

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

DOD Department of Defense

EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal

HSTC Home Station Training Complex

IAW In Accordance With

IED Improvised Explosive Device

MET MRAP Egress Trainer

MRAP Mine Resistant Ambush Protected

NECC Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

OPNAV Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

POP Period of Performance

PWS Performance Work Statement

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

TIMs Technical Interchange Meeting

TTP Tactics Techniques and Procedures

VBIED Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

WBIED Water-Borne Improvised Explosive Device