Attachment_1_-Paramedic_SOW_12_Feb_2015_(Autosaved)_(2).docx

Statement of Work

Air Force Special Operations Command/SG

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Training Course

12 Feb 2015

Scope. The following Statement of Work (SOW) is for 1 (one) Base Period and 4 (four), 1 (one) year Option periods. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to ensure the services are performed at Contractor’s facility. The contractor shall accomplish all National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Training Course tasks to meet the requirements of this Statement of Work. Additionally the contractor shall provide training and certification for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) medical personnel. Contractor will provide training for up to 7 students per year. Courses will be accessible throughout the year to allow for flexible scheduling. The accelerated paramedic course length will not exceed 120 calendar days

1.0 Applicable Documents and References.

1.1 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (Paramedic Instructional Guidelines).

1.2 These guidelines can be found at http://www.ems.gov/educationstandards.htm

2.0 Period of Performance. The period of performance for this requirement is identified in the Contract Line Item Numbers: (NOTE: Up to three classes per period of performance may be required to meet student load)

3.0 Requirements. The contractor will provide a nationally certified paramedic class in accordance with the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standard developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

3.1 Course length shall not exceed 120 days.

3.2 Course Instructors must be certified to the National Registry of Emergency Technician-Paramedic (NREMT-P) level.

3.3 Course must meet or exceed (NREMT-P) level requirements.

3.4 Course must provide, at no cost, 1 (one) NREMT-P testing opportunity after graduation of the course.

3.5 Course must provide, at no cost, remedial training for first time failure of the NREMT-P exam.

3.6 Course must not have read ahead modules or computer based training as a prerequisite.

3.7 Course must provide certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP).

3.8 Contractor must provide all course material, excluding pens, pencils and writing paper.

3.9 Contractor must provide all special uniforms and personal protective equipment for training.

3.10 Contractor must be able to prorate any fees if students are unable to complete course due to USAF mission requirements or personal hardship. These types of situations will be validated in writing through the “Authorized Government Representative” (AGR).

3.11 Course Content: Shall be developed and/or meet the following guidelines:

3.11.1 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards – Paramedic Instructional Guidelines (387 pages). http://www.ems.gov/pdf/811077e.pdf

3.11.2 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines (151 pages). http://www.ems.gov/pdf/811077d.pdf

4.0 Deliverables. The contractor shall provide the following:

4.1 All reference material, instruction and hands-on training outlined in the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for both the Paramedic-level and the Advanced-level Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Instructional Guidelines.

4.2 Upon completion of the course, a certificate of training including the number of patient contact and classroom hours.

4.3 Registration into the (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic National Database.

4.4 All deliverables must meet professional standards and meet the requirements set forth in contract documentation. The contractor will be responsible for delivering all training specified.

4.5 The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, two types of reports: student mid-term progress report and student final report to the AGR.

5.0 General Information.

5.1 Contractor will provide:

5.1.1 Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be overall responsible for contract performance.

5.1.2 Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contracting Officer may require the course leader or alternate to meet with the Contracting Officer, contract specialist, AGR, other government personnel as deemed necessary. The contractor may request a meeting with the contracting officer when he/she believes such a meeting is necessary.

5.1.3 Place of Performance. The Contractor shall perform the required support at their facilities to ensure students from varied AFSOC bases are trained in one specific location. The preferred contractor facility would be close to a Military Treatment Facility, but not mandatory. Computer Based Training (CBT)/Online Training cirriculum is not an acceptable format.

5.2 The Government will provide:

5.2.1 Student Subsistence (Lodging, Transportation and Sustenance).