DRAFT PWS - Surgical Skills 9 Dec.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Air Force Special Operations Command / Surgeon General

SURGICAL SKILLS TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

9 December 2025

CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3

2. SERVICE SUMMARY (SS) 4

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP). 5

4. GENERAL INFORMATION 5

APPENDIX 1 – QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY 10

APPENDIX 2 -- EXAMPLE SYLABBUS 11

APPENDIX 3 -- ACRONYM LIST 12

APPENDIX 4 -- MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (MSR) FORMAT 13

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) requires non personal support services for the Special Operations Center for Medical Integration (SOCMID) and Surgeon General located in Birmingham, Alabama. SOCMID conducts a two-week Surgical Skills Training Program for Pararescue (PJ) and Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technician (SO IDMT) personnel 12 times annually, ensuring they can deliver lifesaving care in combat and remote environments. A sample syllabus is located in Appendix 2. During the course, students are required to complete 42 total clinical hours in their respective areas of training. Clinical rotations afford students the opportunity to follow and manage patients through the medical continuum of care from resuscitation to intervention, intervention to intensive care, and intensive care to in-patient. The contractor shall provide administrative support to embed these military medical trainees into a Level I civilian trauma hospital.

Contractor responsibilities include furnishing all required management oversight, personnel, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to coordinate, document, and sustain training operations.

1.2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The contractor shall perform support services within a Level I trauma hospital to ensure exposure to the highest acuity surgical and emergency care environment. The medical facility shall be located within 25 miles of the training site in Birmingham, Alabama.

1.3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide the functional support required as described in the following subtask(s):

1.3.1. In processing Support. The Contractor shall in process new PJ/SO IDMT personnel arrivals to include:

1.3.1.1. Review PJ/SO IDMT documentation to ensure current certification as National Registry Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Advanced EMT.

1.3.1.2. Ensure completion of required medical facility documentation.

1.3.1.3. Review PJ/SO IDMT training documentation and assess individual skills levels to provide optimum training opportunities.

1.3.1.4. Manage issuance of mandatory medical facility identification/access badge.

1.3.1.5. Familiarize PJ/SO IDMT personnel with hospital layout, pertinent departmental locations, and contacts; provide temporary membership (if necessary) for PJ/SO IDMT personnel to a recreation center near the training site, in which trainees may enroll at their own expense vide a map of these locations.

1.3.1.6. Provide temporary membership (if necessary) for PJ/SO IDMT personnel to a recreation center in close proximity to the training site, in which trainees may enroll at their own expense.

1.3.2. Out processing Support. Out process PJ/SO IDMT personnel upon completion of training to include:

1.3.2.1. Retrieve medical facility identification/access badge.

1.3.2.2. Ensure completion of course evaluation form by the participant and conduct quality assurance review after each training session.

1.3.2.3. Provide a copy of completed training documentation and completion certificate for each PJ/SO

IDMT.

1.3.3. Scheduling. The Contractor shall create and manage schedules for PJ/SO IDMT personnel to include:

1.3.3.1. Coordinate dates and times with medical facility Operating Room, Emergency Department, Trauma Team, Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit, Advanced Model & Simulation Training Lab, local Emergency Medical Services, and other appropriate agencies.

1.3.3.2. Manage individual schedules and implement relevant changes as required.

1.3.4. Training Management. The Contractor shall serve as Training Manager for AFSOC PJ/SO IDMT personnel, including:

1.3.4.1. Maintain daily communication with trainees to ensure proficient program operations.

1.3.4.2. Maintain electronic files of all training documentation, including course rosters, critiques, issued certificates, and after-action reports (AARs).

1.3.4.3. Ensure electronic delivery of training documentation to appropriate AFSOC/Surgeon General personnel.

1.3.4.4. Provide electronic delivery of Equipment Evaluation Sheets to appropriate AFSOC/Surgeon General personnel.

1.3.4.5. Manage course and personnel administration for certification/recertification in National Association of EMTs (NAEMT), National Registry of EMTs (NREMT), and American Heart Association (AHA) electronic systems.

1.3.5. Simulation and Model-Based Training Support. The Contractor shall provide management, personnel, tools, and labor necessary to support all simulation and model-based training requirements identified in this section. For the purpose of this document, “Models” are defined as Caprine, Porcine, or Fresh Frozen Cadavers (FFC).

1.3.5.1. The Contractor shall furnish required support for Advanced Model and Simulation Training activities.

1.3.5.2. The Contractor shall coordinate with existing medical facility contractor personnel to provide operational support for the Advanced Model Training Lab used in the PJ/SO IDMT Surgical Skills Program.

1.3.5.3. The Contractor shall coordinate schedules, including dates and times, with medical facility staff to ensure availability and utilization of the Advanced Model Training Lab.

1.3.5.4. Models shall be provided at a ratio of 1:4 (model to student), with an estimated annual requirement of 48 models per calendar year.

1.4. DELIVERABLES. All deliverables listed in Table 1.0. will meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in contractual documentation. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering all end items specified. The following items are outputs, which fall within the scope of this effort, and which are illustrative of the type of work the Government expects to require.

1.4.1. A001 Monthly Status Report (MSR). The MSR, at a minimum, will contain the following:

General Overview of the Task containing: completed Tasks, next month’s planned actions, challenges/concerns, and recommended corrective actions. MSR format is provided in Appendix 4.

1.4.2. Annual Audit Report. The audit shall include the analysis, identification, and documentation of discrepancies in each support area. Contractor format is acceptable.

1.4.3. Semi-Annual Program Management Review. The PMR shall provide a report and briefing on current contract status, expenditures to date, manpower information, total contract value, performance assessments, accomplishments, risks, training events, obstacles, challenges, and successes. Contractor format is acceptable.

2. SERVICES SUMMARY (SS). The SS requirements are summarized into performance outcomes (objective and threshold) which relate directly to mission related outcomes. The performance objective is the definitive goal while the performance thresholds describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The thresholds are critical to mission success and acceptable (satisfactory) performance. Performance objectives and thresholds will be rated as: exceptional, very good, satisfactory, marginal, and unsatisfactory to match CPARS rating definitions.

SS Performance Objective PWS para Performance Threshold (Satisfactory)

1 Complete all in-processing and out-processing requirements for personnel participating in the Surgical Skills Training Program.

1.3.1, 1.3.2

All in-processing completed by end of Day 2; course documents forwarded to SG personnel within 5 business days of training completion, 100% of the time.

2 Perform effective Training Management to ensure timely electronic delivery of training documentation to SG.

1.3.4.3 Training documentation forwarded

within 5 business days of course completion; no more than one error per monthly reporting period.

TABLE 1.0

Deliverable Title First

Submission Date

As of Date Subsequent

Submission Dates Distribution Copies

A001 Monthly Status Report

30 days after award

End of each Month 15th of ea. Month AFSOC/SG, COR, 765 ESF

1 Each

A002 Annual Audit Report January

Beginning of each CY 30th of January AFSOC/SG, COR, 765 ESF 1 Each

A003

Semi-Annual Program

Management Review

(PMR)

Semi-Annual As required Contract Start Date plus 6 months

AFSOC/SG, COR,

765 ESF 1 Each

3 Successfully administer courses and manage personnel records in NAEMT, NREMT, and AHA systems.

1.3.4.5. Completion cards/certificates are issued

to students within 5 business days of course completion, 100% of the time.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP). The Government will not furnish or provide any property, equipment, or materials for performance of this requirement.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. NORMAL DUTY HOURS. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday 0730 to 1630 local time unless otherwise specified by the supported organization.

4.1.1. Holidays. The contractor will not be required to work during the listed holidays:

New Year’s Day* January 1st Martin Luther King Day Observed on the third Monday of January Washington’s Birthday Observed on the third Monday of February Memorial Day Observed on the last Monday in May Juneteenth* June 19th Independence Day* July 4th Labor Day Observed on the first Monday of September Columbus Day Observed on the second Monday in October Veterans Day* November 11th Thanksgiving Day Observed on the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day* December 25th

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

4.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The contractor shall maintain a stable workforce in order to provide continuity of services and reduce or minimize the need for the Government to expend time/money/effort to retrain and re-orient new employees. It is the responsibility of the contractor to fund and provide for the mental and physical well-being of their employees. This includes, but is not limited to, resiliency support programs, clinical support for any emotional issues, child, elder, dependent care referral/plans, and health and wellness services/support. Furthermore, the contractor will employ and retain an appropriate number of key personnel who have the necessary skills, education, or expertise to effectively perform contract management and accomplish the range of requirements required by this contract. Finally, the contractor shall maintain an active training, recruitment, and retention program to ensure qualified and clearable personnel are available to meet or exceed contract requirements.

4.2.1. The contractor shall ensure personnel are commensurate with manning, qualification, certification, skill, and experience levels for each designated position and job description. Employees must possess required certifications/qualifications prior to beginning performance.

4.2.2. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to Department of Defense (DoD) Regulation 5500.7- R, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER). The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64-106, Air

Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.2.3. Business Relations. The Contractor shall proactively identify problems and provide corrective action. The Contractor and employees shall be customer oriented and display a professional and cooperative attitude when performing services for the Government. The Contractor is responsible to provide timely notification to the Government of any acquisition or mergers that involve the prime contractor, to include, potential impact to this contract.

4.2.4. Ethics. The contractor will be highly visible to the entire AFSOC community because of providing services to the Government. Consequently, the contractor is expected to present an unblemished appearance in regard to ethics, discretion, and protection of information, including the guidelines for use of Government computer electronic messaging listed in AFI 33-119 and Internet use in AFI 33-129.

4.2.5. Contractor Identification. Employees and their subcontractors must identify themselves as contractors or subcontractors during all meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages/signature blocks, or correspondence related to this contract. In addition, signature blocks will use Labor Category, identifiers as duty positions in electronic messages.

4.2.6. Personnel Integrity. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.2.7. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of all employees working on this contract. The list shall include each employee’s full name, aliases, email, and phone number and shall be marked Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Only. The contractor shall furnish this list to the COR prior to start of performance. Personnel changes that are made during the performance of this contract shall be sent to the COR and CO for approval.

4.2.8. Position Fills/Vacancies. Initial employee fills must be completed within thirty (30) days of contract award. All other replacements must be filled within thirty (30) days of position vacancy.

4.2.9. Substitutions. All requests for approval of substitutions must be submitted in writing with a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must contain a qualification package for the proposed substitute. Substitutions shall be sent to the COR and CO. The COR will promptly notify the contractor of approval or disapproval in writing.

4.2.9.1. Qualification Packages. The contractor shall provide qualification packages to the COR and CO for approval. Qualification packages shall not exceed one (1) page per candidate and shall be limited to experience relevant to the tasks defined in the PWS and qualifications detailed in Appendix 1. The COR or CO will respond to qualification package submissions within five (5) business days.

4.2.9.2. Waivers. The contractor may submit a waiver request for a candidate who do not meet the minimum criteria detailed in the PWS, if the contractor determines that the candidate can otherwise provide the support the required. Waiver requests shall be submitted in the writing to the CO and shall include a justification that validates the candidate’s ability to successfully perform the required tasks. If the waiver request is accepted by the Government, the CO will determine if a modification to the PWS is necessary. If a PWS modification is not executed, the Government reserves the right to review qualifications and reject proposed candidates who do not possess the qualifications outlined in the current

PWS.

4.2.9.3. The Government reserves the right to make a final determination on the candidate’s qualifications based on the information supplied and considering other available resources.

4.2.10. Selected Reserve Duty Vacancies. Employee substitutions may be required if an employee is activated by military guard or reserve for a period exceeding 180 days. If the Government requires a substitution, the Contractor will submit the resume of a qualified employee to perform the requirement.

30-calendar days prior to departure of the employee, a “no-cost” Letter of Identification (LOI) will be submitted to the COR and CO for approval.

4.3. EMPLOYEE TRAINING. All training/qualification/certification required of contractor personnel shall be provided by the contractor at contractor expense. The contractor is responsible for scheduling and coordinating specialized training that ensures contractor personnel maintain currency in military/defense specific systems to include hardware, software, and other systems applicable to the performance of the contract. Contractor employees are expected to maintain currency in their core professional competencies in a manner that is standard practice in the industry. This includes the maintenance of certifications, attendance at required refresher courses, and obtaining training in new product releases or updates. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for professional training and the maintenance of certifications, except where the requirement is in addition to the requirements for the position and the training is approved by the CO and COR in advance. If travel is required, a no-cost LOI must be submitted.

4.4. PRIVACY AND SECURITY. The nature of the contract requires employees to possess a high degree of security awareness. The contractor shall develop a sound industrial security program to provide for the protection of classified defense information. The contractor is responsible for understanding security obligations for the formulation of adequate regulatory procedures in the safeguarding of classified defense and other protected information. Contract security requirements and contractor access to classified information will be in accordance with the “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and as specified in the contract DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification).

4.4.1. The Contractor is responsible for complying with program office Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and is responsible for marking and protecting information in accordance with these same SCGs and the Information Security oversight Office’s Directive for this task. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for passing to all subcontractors and team members the security requirements as stated in the contract. All employees will observe and otherwise be subject to such security regulations as in effect for the particular premises involved.

4.5. PRIVACY AND SECURITY. The nature of the contract requires employees to possess a high degree of security awareness. The contractor shall develop a sound industrial security program to provide for the protection of classified defense information. The contractor is responsible for understanding security obligations for the formulation of adequate regulatory procedures in the safeguarding of classified defense and other protected information.

4.5.1. Security. The Contractor is responsible for complying with program office Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and is responsible for marking and protecting information in accordance with these same SCGs and the information security oversight office’s directive for this task. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for passing to all subcontractors and team members the security requirements as stated in the contract. All employees will observe and otherwise be subject to such security regulations as in effect for the premise involved.

4.5.1.1. Security Classification. The work being performed under this contract shall be completed at an unclassified level. The effort does not require the Contractor to access to classified information.

4.5.1.2. The contractor will be allowed access to CUI in the performance of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for the security, integrity, and authorized use of their systems interfacing with the Government and/or used for the transaction of any and all government business. The Government, at its discretion, may suspend or terminate the access and/or use of any or all Government access and systems for conducting business with any/or all contractors when a security or other electronic access, use or misuse issue gives cause for such action. The suspension or termination may last until such time as the Government determines that the situation has been corrected or no longer exists.

4.5.1.3. Security Training. Employees are required to attend an equivalent level of security education and training as currently required by the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM). This includes, but may not be limited to, information and computer security training, force protection briefings and training, and refreshers, as required. The prime contractor is responsible to ensure their team members and subcontractors obtain required by NISPOM.

4.5.2. Privacy. Work on this project requires that personnel have access to Privacy Information.

Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

4.5.2. Information Protection. The contractor shall not divulge any information regarding intelligence methods, systems, files, data, processing activities/functions, user IDs, passwords, or other knowledge that may be gained, to those not authorized to have access to such information. Employees will not release or remove system information/documentation, data, or reports generated by or through use of government systems, without government permission.

4.5.3. Information Assurance. The Contractor may have access to sensitive (including privileged and confidential) data, information, and materials of the U.S. Government. These printed and electronic documents are for internal use only and remain the sole property of the U.S. Government. Some of these materials are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (AMENDED) and Title 38. Unauthorized disclosure of Privacy Act or Title 38 covered materials is a criminal offense.

4.5.4. Access to Safety Privilege Data. Contractor personnel may have a requirement for access to data protected by safety privilege, as specified by DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, to advance the interest of Air Force safety. To ensure all employees are adequately educated to restrictions, and to document acceptance of this responsibility, the contractor will adhere to the following measures:

4.5.4.1. As AFSOC/SE determines necessary, employees will receive initial and annual safety privilege training using approved courseware. The contractor shall document training. The contractor will have access to safety privilege data after execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

4.5.4.2. AFSOC/SE, upon receipt of a validated requirement, will grant the contractor access to privilege safety data. AFSOC/SE determines data releasability to the contractor.

4.5.4.3. AFSOC/SE will review all products developed by contractors that use safety privilege data if the product is a privilege document. The contractor should produce a non-safety privilege document, if feasible. If the document is determined to contain safety privilege information, DAFI 91-204 protects said document.

4.5.5. Data. The Government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this contract.

4.5.6. Safety. While performing work under this contract the Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, specific technical references, service requirements, and all regulations regarding occupational safety and health.

APPENDIX 1 - QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Description Required Qualifications Desired Qualifications Program Administrator Support

4 years of experience providing program administrator support services similar to those listed in the PWS

Associate’s Degree in related field

Simulator Technician

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist.

TCCC through NAEMT or DHA – JTS.

APPENDIX 2 - EXAMPLE SYLLABUS

ADVANCED MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SKILLS SUSTAINMENT COURSE

Day Place of Performance Topic Days 1-3 (Mon-Wed) SOCMID (Federal Reserve

Bldg, Birmingham, AL) *Instructor led teaching

Day 4 (Thu) 0740-1115 Contractor Medical Facility Procedural Skills Lab 1100-1300 Contractor Medical Facility Hospital Badges and

Familiarization 1300-1630 SOCMID (Federal Reserve

Bldg, Birmingham, AL) *Instructor led teaching

Days 5-10 (Fri-Tue) Contractor Medical Facility Clinical Rotations Days 11-13 (Wed-Fri) SOCMID (Federal Reserve

Bldg, Birmingham, AL) *Instructor led teaching

* Instructor-led training is conducted at the SOCMID facility and does not fall under the responsibility of this contract, or the personnel assigned to it.

APPENDIX 3 - ACRONYMS

AFSOC – Air Force Special Operations Command

AHA – American Heart Association

COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative

CO – Contracting Officer

FFC – Fresh Frozen Cadaver

MSR – Monthly Status Report

NAEMT – National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

NCCP – National Critical Care Paramedic

PJ – Pararescuemen

SME – Subject Matter Expert

SO-ATP – Special Operations-Advanced Tactical Practitioner

SO-IDMT – Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technicians

SOCM – Special Operations Combat Medic

SOCMID – Special Operations Center for Medical Integration and Development

TCCC – Tactical Combat Casualty Care

USSOCOM – United States Special Operations Command

APPENDIX 4 - MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (MSR) FORMAT

MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (MSR) – BASE Period Month Year

OVERVIEW:

AFSOC has a requirement for on-site non-personal support services for the Special Operations Center for Medical Integration and Development (SOCMID), and Surgeon Generals office located in Birmingham, Alabama to provide on-site administrative surgical skills support.

Contract Number Period of Performance FA0021-26-F-XXXX XX April 2026-XX March 2031

CURRENT MONTH’S TASKS COMPLETED:

HQ AFSOC

Meeting Support

• List meetings supported

Course Support:

Activities:

Narrative review of work accomplished during the reporting period.

Significant events.

Problem areas Provide metrics to Service Summaries (SS) 1-3 Table 1.0

As of Date