CDSS_II_PWS_w_Attachments_-_7_Nov.pdf

FA3002-17-R-0001, Candidate Development Support Services (CDSS) II Attachment 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS/COMBAT SUPPORT CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT

SUPPORT SERVICES (CDSS) II

7 November 2016

1 BACKGROUND. The mission of Air Education & Training Command (AETC) is to recruit, educate, and train the highest quality men and women from the diverse population of our country to fill the Air Force’s requirements and focus on the outcomes by executing adaptable business practices and maintaining an effective, motivated integrated force.

More so than physical limitations, part of the unsustainably high levels of attrition in the first one or two courses in the Air Force (AF) Special Operations/Combat Support (SO/CS) pipeline, is the number of self-initiated eliminations (SIE) leading up to the Course of Initial Entry (COIE) which are caused by a lack of mental preparation in dealing with the rigors of a training program that is up to 24 months. Additionally, candidates are not prepared for the rigors and stress of the career fields which have an intense ops tempo (long and/or multiple deployments often into hostile areas). The purpose of this contract is for the contractor to provide at least one subject matter expert in each of the SO/CS career fields to deliver the necessary professional and technical level of experience to effectively develop candidates physically and mentally to meet increased AF SO/CS requirements.

Special Operations is considered the Pararescue (PJ)/Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), Combat Control (CCT)/Special Tactics Officer (STO), Special Operations Weather (SOWT), and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)/Air Liaison Officer (13L) career fields.

Combat Support is considered the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD) and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) career fields.

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirement for professionally and technically experienced personnel with service in the SO/CS career fields to provide candidates guidance on safety, nutrition, physical fitness workout plans, mental resiliency, and use of proper exercise techniques to enhance a candidate's ability to reach their full potential in preparation for their COIE as well as to enhance a candidate’s ability to understand the personal and professional demands of these SO/CS career fields.

Mental resiliency is the ability to understand the mental challenges of the training program;

the realities of these career fields; and how to best deal with these challenges. This includes preparing the candidates for the rigors and stress of multiple deployments often into hostile areas. After the start of the COIE (post-accession), the contractor will provide physical fitness coaching and mental resiliency training to support students out of training during that timeframe categorized as Student Awaiting Entry (SAT), Student Out of Training (SOT), or Ineffective in training (IIT). This support is required to provide physical and mental development and coaching, enabling the Air Force to effectively develop candidates to their fullest potential to meet increased SO/CS requirements.

1.1.1 The contractor shall provide CDSS program management at JBSA-Lackland TX and CDSS developers at various locations identified in Para. 4.

1.1.2 The contractor shall administer a Physical Ability Stamina Test (PAST) IAW the standards in Attachment 1 and Para. 2.4.2 for all enlisted SO/CS programs. In addition the contractor shall administer the designated fitness evaluation for CRO, STO, or 13L as part of the candidate’s Phase I application for their corresponding officer program. These tests will be administered IAW Attachments 3, 4, or 5, depending on the program.

1.1.3 Contractor shall provide Field Developers for physical fitness coaching and mental resiliency to SO/CS candidates prior to entering active duty (pre-accession) and Wing Developers after Basic Military Training (BMT) and Airmen’s Week completion when not actively in a formal training period IAW Para. 2.4 and Para. 2.5.

1.1.4 The contractor shall provide coaching on safety, nutrition, physical fitness workout plans, and mental resiliency. This does not include providing personal trainer services to candidates.

1.1.5 The contractor shall track and provide updates on candidate's progress in both physical performance and mental resiliency coaching by tracking and providing the government status on all candidates, to include a recommended “ready to ship” date, entered in the development process within 24 hours after COR or CO’s request. If an on-line web-based tool is used, access must be given to key Government personnel (e.g. CO, CORs, etc.). This tracking will assist Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) by providing information on the candidate in relation to their readiness to ship to BMT (immediate ship, ship in 30, 60, or 90 days).

1.2 VOLUME OF WORK. Approximately 2,000 SO/CS candidates (550 PJ, 250 CCT, 275 TACP, 275 SERE, 500 EOD, and 70 SOWT) and a limited number of OTS candidates (CRO, STO, and 13L) will enter the Air Force’s Delayed Entry Program (DEP) each year and require coaching, physical development, and SO/CS lifestyle preparation.

1.2.1 For entry into enlisted specialties, a minimum of two successful PAST are required; one prior to reserving a position for a candidate and a final PAST administered no earlier than 45 days and no later than 15 days prior to a candidate shipping to BMT (Extended Active Duty (EAD) PAST). An initial PAST is required within 30 days after the applicant is identified by the recruiter as a candidate for an SO/CS specialty. If the initial PAST cannot be performed within 30 days, extensions will require AF SO/CS Program Manager approval. Due to PAST failures, multiple tests may be required resulting in approximately 12,000 tests per year.

1.2.2 For the officer specialties, an initial Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will be required for the candidate to submit his/her application to the requisite functional program manager.

1.2.3 Due to the unique nature of overseas recruiting (Europe, Asia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean), if the field developer will not be in the overseas Area of Responsibility (AOR) within 45 days of a candidate’s BMT ship date, the requirement for an EAD PAST may be waived by the owning RCS commander.

1.2.4 Contractor will provide a minimum of one developer per recruiting squadron (RCS) to prepare candidates to meet the physical standards of the PAST and develop/coach SO/CS candidates (see Para. 4.4). Contractor may not assign a single developer to more than one RCS. Developers can contact candidates in other regions to discuss the demands of their particular career field. Approximately 2,000 SO/CS candidates will enter BMT each year.

2 REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary (unless otherwise noted in this PWS as Government furnished) to perform to the standards identified in the Services Summary (SS). The contractor shall begin PAST testing for pre-accession candidates as designated by the official contract start date.

2.1 Mobilization. This contract includes a mobilization period of 2 months to coordinate and meet any requirements necessary to begin operations to include the following:

2.1.1 Ensure all Field and Wing Developers are properly trained, certified, and in place IAW Para. 2.2.3.

2.1.2 Develop physical training plans for use by Wing Developers at the wing technical training locations IAW Para. 2.2.4.

2.2 CDSS Program Manager (PM). The contractor shall provide a CDSS PM located at JBSA- Lackland TX, with oversight of field developers at recruiting squadrons and wing developers at JBSA- Lackland TX, Sheppard AFB TX and Keesler AFB MS in order to provide overall oversight of contract performance. The contractor shall provide the name(s) and contact information of the CDSS PM and Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) at the Pre-Performance Conference. Specific duties shall include:

2.2.1 Have full authority for the contractor and all contractor employees on all matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

2.2.2 Act as the contractor’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SO/CS career fields.

2.2.3 Be responsible for ensuring all Field and Wing CDSS Developers are properly trained IAW Para. 2.2.4, certified IAW Para. 5.1 and in place within 30 calendar days after contract award. Any position that becomes vacant must be filled with properly trained and certified personnel within 30 days after position being vacated.

2.2.4 During mobilization the contractor will bring the CDSS Field and Wing Developers to temporary duty location at JBSA to receive training on the administration of the PAST and the proper guidance, procedures, and techniques expected from the Field and Wing Developers to ensure standardization. The contractor is responsible for notifying the Government of any employees needing training. The Government will train the CDSS field and wing developer personnel in a training period not to exceed a duration of three

(3) days with a training certificate provided on completion of training requirements. In the event of contractor turnover of employees, new employee hires will receive training and certification provided within 30 days after the new employee’s performance under the contract.

2.2.5 Within 45 calendar days after contract award date, the Contractor shall develop physical training and mentoring lesson plans for use by Wing Developers at the wing technical training locations that are flexible enough to support the multi-faceted training requirements yet insure a level of consistency throughout the training enterprise (Attachment 8). All physical training plans will include a Risk Management Assessment Worksheet that describes how activities would be mitigated to acceptable risk levels (Attachment 9).

2.2.5.1 The contractor shall develop lesson plans that include safety and proper techniques for physical training, SO/CS career field knowledge for each Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and guidance on proper diet/nutrition. All plans will be provided to the Government PM within 45 days after contract award for review/approval and will be implemented by all Wing Developers immediately after Government approval at the wing technical training locations to guide their training.

2.2.5.2 Government acceptance will be based upon physical training plans having comprehensive emergency action procedures, risk management mitigations for possible injuries and training that seems logical and encompassing of all trainees at that level of instruction.

2.2.5.3 Acceptance of lesson plans will use same format as physical training plans, but incorporate lecture/discussion of SO/CS career field duties/expectations, diet and proper nutrition lessons and safety tips regarding physical training.

2.2.5.4 The order and amount of training on each subject area must adhere with the Government provided guidance, procedures, and techniques. Any needed future updates or improvements to the physical training plans or lesson plans will be coordinated between the Government and contractor and modified documents will be submitted to the COR for acceptance.

2.2.6 Identify and address issue(s) within 5 business days after issue is identified by the Government, and resolve issue(s) from CDSS Developers within 30 calendar days after issue is identified.

2.2.7 Assist the Air Force Recruiting Services (AFRS) marketing representative by providing input on the following:

2.2.7.1 Targeted marketing, recruiting and media events.

2.2.7.2 Website design/content related to SO/CS career fields.

2.2.7.3 Identify organizations with potential to provide access to highly desirable groups of potential applicants.

2.2.8 Track and provide results of all CDSS developers to AF SO/CS PM/COR with a Monthly Status Report (MSR) within 10 business days after the end of each month. At a minimum, the MSR shall include: the total number of AF SO/CS candidates; total successful PAST attempts; total PAST failures from candidates who previously passed a PAST; total unsuccessful PAST; total PAST administered that month; total candidates that increased performance; total candidates that decreased performance; and PM comments.

2.2.9 Attend AFRS Recruiting Annual Master Planner meetings and one trip per year to each Group headquarters for interaction with Group leadership if invited by Recruiting Group (RCG) commander.

2.2.10 Upon candidate’s accession to BMT, PM shall provide tailored assessment of individual candidates to Course of Initial Entry Cadre. Assessment will include; but not be limited to, (1) history of candidate’s contact with Developer pre-accession; (2) physical development areas that need additional focus; (3) strengths and weaknesses involving motivational attributes; and (4) PAST results.

2.3 CDSS Deputy Program Manager. The contractor shall provide a CDSS DPM at JBSA- Lackland TX, to provide oversight of contract performance at JBSA Lackland, Sheppard AFB TX and Keesler AFB MS. Specific duties shall include:

2.3.1 Act as CDSS Program Manager in their absence.

2.4 Field CDSS Developers. CDSS Developers shall provide SO/CS subject matter expertise to enhance the accomplishment of Air Force’s SO/CS requirements. Specific duties shall include:

2.4.1 Provide an overall assessment of the potential for success of all SO/CS candidates in the DEP to the CDSS PM so that it may be included in the monthly report provided to the AF SO/CS Program Manager.

2.4.2 Administration of Pre-Accession PASTs. Contractor is responsible for providing a minimum of three (3) scheduled PAST per month and securing locations for administering the PAST.

2.4.2.1 The locations must be sufficient and well distributed throughout the various field locations to accommodate all geographic regions. For planning purposes, use the locations identified in Attachment 6 as areas to administer the PAST. Contractor must secure and budget for a civilian facility as the primary location for administering the PAST; military facilities, if not being used, shall only be used as an alternate facility if the military facility’s owning organization that controls access to the facility determines that the facility is available and approves the use of their facility. The Government will not be held responsible for performance impacts if the military facitily’s owning organization decides for any reason that it will not make its facility available for the contractor’s use.

2.4.2.2 PAST scheduling and administration shall allow for flexibility in order to accommodate exceptions to the general scheduling rule. Results shall be accurately recorded on the PAST Evaluation Worksheet (Attachment 2). Upon completion of a PAST, CDSS Developer shall provide results to the candidate’s Operations branch within 1 business day in order for the recruiter to make a classification decision. IAW AFRSI 36-2001, a recruiter will be present when a PAST is administered by the contractor.

2.4.2.3 The PAST is subject to change based on USAF policies and directives. If a future change in PAST procedures requires the contractor to obtain additional training for developers or procure additional equipment to administer the new/updated PAST, the Government, will give the contractor a minimum of 14 calendar days to make the adjustment.

2.4.2.4 When changes occur in the latest Air Force guidance, procedures, and/or techniques the Government shall provide the changes to the CDSS PM who will, within 14 days of notice of the changes, communicate the changes and the contractor’s planned adjustments to all CDSS field and wing developers. The contractor is responsible for ensuring CDSS field and wing developers implement the guidance, procedures, and techniques within 14 days of receiving notice from the Government of the changes. Changes in guidance, procedures, and techniques will be communicated by the Government through contract modification.

2.4.3 Provide coaching to SO/CS candidates in the following critical areas: (1) increase awareness (safety and proper techniques) for enhanced physical training standards through physical workout plans for SO/CS programs; (2) increase SO/CS program knowledge for candidates, to include the mental challenges of the training and techniques to combat these challenges; a basic understanding of the personal and professional demands of the SO/CS career fields/ and the rigors and stress of multiple deployments often into hostile areas, and (3) guidance on proper nutrition. Be available via text, telephone, in-person, e-mail, or face-to-face video devices to each SO/CS candidate until sent to BMT. All such interactions with candidates must be in compliance with Para. 6.9.

2.4.4 Maintain complete records that include: CDSS Developer’s travel log; training and development plan; and track progress of each candidate (pre-accession). At a minimum, progress reports shall include: candidate’s performance data for each exercise performed, progress report showing improved areas, as well as areas in need of improvement, timeframe in which progress needs to be reached/achieved. The contractor shall provide a monthly compilation of this data and assessments to AF SO/CS Program Manager within 10 business days after the end of the month.

2.4.5 Use the information provided by the AF SO/CS PM to the CDSS PM as the source for SO/CS training in order to adjust and implement a physical/mental development training plan and keep candidates abreast of changes in these programs.

2.4.6 Provide a monthly planner to the AF SO/CS PM no later than the 25th of the prior month.

CDSS Developer should include a schedule (can be tentative) regarding PAST testing and training sessions with candidates. The inclusive dates of the plan will include dates from the 1st to the end of the month.

2.4.7 Performance may require extensive travel. The contractor may be required to work some weekends and evenings, due the fact that many SO/CS candidates are attending school (high school or college) and will experience scheduling challenges.

2.4.8 Attend up to two RCS training meetings per year if invited by the RCS commander and approved by CDSS PM.

2.5 Wing CDSS Developers. Contractor will provide physical training and mental development coaching of SO/CS Airmen trainees at JBSA-Lackland TX, Sheppard AFB TX and Keesler AFB MS, who are not actively in formal training. CDSS Developers shall provide SO/CS subject matter expertise to SO/CS Airmen trainees to enhance the accomplishment of Air Force’s PJ, CCT, SOWT, TACP and EOD requirements. Specific duties shall include:

2.5.1 CDSS Wing Developers will provide physical training and mental development coaching sessions of SO/CS Airmen trainees who may be in a status of "Awaiting Entry" "Out of" or "Ineffective in" training. Both physical training and mental development coaching sessions will be accomplished using a Government facility or base training location.

2.5.1.1 CDSS Wing Developers will provide SO/CS Airmen trainees the necessary physical and mental development coaching sessions to enable return to the current course in the training pipeline and reduce attrition. Training sessions will be a combination of both mental resiliency and physical skills tailored to the needs of the individuals through training plans that will increase mental resiliency and improve physical performance, strength, cardio capacity (running and swimming skills), power, flexibility, recovery, and nutrition.

2.5.1.2 CDSS Wing Developers will have the opportunity to interact with the SO/CS Airmen trainees during duty hours up to 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon daily each week (Monday through Friday). Training session times and SO/CS Airmen trainee availability will be coordinated between the Government course personnel and the contractor and are subject to change.

2.5.1.3 The number of actual SO/CS Airmen trainees who may be in a status of "Awaiting Entry" "Out of" or "Ineffective in" training will vary by location and is dependent on each SO/CS Airmen trainee’s scheduled class start date and completion date.

2.5.1.4 The contractor shall use the following location numbers of SO/CS Airmen trainees and availability of training session times for planning purposes when conducting training at the Government facility or base training location within operating hours:

2.5.1.4.1 JBSA-Lackland TX; Approximately 150 to 200 SO/CS Airmen trainees in a status of "Awaiting Entry" "Out of" or "Ineffective in" training; SO/CS Airmen (PJ, CCT, TACP) availability times M-F, 0730-0930 and 1500-1700 to support water confidence development (surface swim, treading water, and basic water survival skills), M-F, 0600-0900, to support cardiovascular development, and M-F 1300-1600 to support strength and conditioning development.

2.5.1.4.2 Sheppard AFB TX: Approximately 28-35 Airmen trainees in a status of "Awaiting Entry" "Out of" or "Ineffective in" training; SO/CS Airmen (EOD) availability times between M-F, 0730-1030 and 1300-1600 to support cardiovascular development and strength and conditioning development.

2.5.1.4.3 Keesler AFB MS: Approximately 8-10 Airmen trainees in a status of "Awaiting Entry" "Out of" or "Ineffective in" training; SO/CS Airmen (SOWT) availability between M-F, 0800-1100 and 1300-1800 to support water confidence development (surface swim, treading water, and basic water survival skills) cardiovascular development and strength and conditioning development.

2.5.2 The Government will provide BMT records in order for the CDSS Wing Developers to continue to track each candidate’s progress and physical fitness levels.

2.5.3 Maintain complete records that include: training and development plan; and track progress of each Airman (post accession). At a minimum progress report shall include:

Airman’s performance data for each exercise performed, progress report showing improved areas as well as areas needing improvement, timeframe in which progress needs to be reached/achieved. The contractor shall provide a compilation of this data to AF SO/CS PM within 10 business days after the end of the month and make online records available to COR and staff.

3 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS).

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold

1. Provide status on all candidates entered in the development process.

1.1.5 Provide requesting AFRS

unit candidate status within 24 hours – on time 85% of the time.

2. Responsible for ensuring that all Field and Wing CDSS Developers are properly trained and

2.2.3 100% within 30 calendar days after contract award or within 30 days of position being vacated.

3. Develop physical training lesson plans for use by Wing CDSS Developers at the wing technical training

2.2.5 100% within 45 calendar days after contract award date.

4. Identify and Address issues. Resolve issues from CDSS Developers.

2.2.6 Identify and address issues within

5 business days after issue is identified - 100% of the time.

Resolve issues within 30 calendar days after issue is identified - 90%

5. Track and provide results of CDSS developers.

2.2.8 Monthly reports within 10

business days after the end of each month - on time 90% of the

6. Administer Pre-accession PASTs.

2.4.2 A minimum of three scheduled

PAST per month per field location. Provide results to candidate’s Recruiter within 1 business day after candidate’s completion of PAST on time

7. Maintain complete records pre-accession.

2.4.4 Monthly compilation reports

within 10 business days after the end of each month - on time 90% of the time.

8. Provide a monthly planner.

2.4.6 Monthly planner no later than

25th of the prior month - on time 90% of the time.

9. Maintain complete records post-accession

2.5.3 Monthly reports within 10

business days after the end of each month - on time 90% of the i

3.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a current QCP. The contractor’s QCP will identify the standards, processes, procedures, and checklists for all tasks performed. The plan shall become a compliance document after acceptance by the CO upon contract award. The contractor shall monitor quality processes and perform technical audits and reviews IAW the QCP to verify adherence to organizational standards, processes, and procedures.

Changes to the QCP during contract performance shall be submitted to the CO for acceptance not later than 10 business days prior to implementation.

3.1.1 The contractor's quality inspection documentation (i.e., metrics, reports, etc.) shall be made available to the COR or CO within two (2) business days, if requested. The reports should provide information on the methods of inspection, what was inspected, discrepancies found, and actions taken to correct and preclude recurrence.

3.2 Government Surveillance and Quality Assurance. The Government will monitor and assess the contractor’s quality of performance using the accepted quality levels specified in the contract. All actions taken by the contractor to correct deficiencies found by the Government as a result of quality assurance surveillance, and by the contractor as a result of quality control, shall be at the contractor’s own expense.

3.2.1 Deficiencies. A deficiency is any Government-identified non-compliance with the SS or other contract requirements that specifies an activity or action did not take place, or did not meet the quality standards or performance timeline required.

3.2.2 Corrective Action Report (CAR). A CAR or electronic equivalent will be initiated by the COR or CO when contract requirement deficiencies are found and subsequent corrective action are to be taken. The contractor shall take immediate action to correct all Government reported deficiencies and to prevent recurrence of the deficiency.

3.2.3 Program Management Reviews. Program Management Reviews (PMRs) will be conducted quarterly and provide a forum to review contractor performance, action items from previous PMRs, and any CDSS Program issues raised by the contractor or the Government. The contractor and Government shall mutually agree upon the date scheduled, agenda, and location of PMRs. PMRs shall be scheduled at the Battlefield Airman Training Group (Government) facilities at JBSA Lackland TX or Keesler AFB MS and can be in-person or virtual meetings (DCO or VTC). At a minimum, the PMR will include BA TG/CC, 737 TRG/CC, BA TG/Director of HPO, the CORs, the SO/CS CDSS PM, the Contracting Officer, AF Exercise Science Unit representatives, and

AFRS.

4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

4.1 CDSS Program Manager: JBSA-Lackland TX

4.2 CDSS Deputy Program Manager: JBSA-Lackland TX

4.3 Wing CDSS Developers: JBSA-Lackland TX, Sheppard AFB TX and Keesler AFB MS

4.4 Field CDSS Developers: Every Recruiting Squadron (RCS) (24) has requirements for SO/CS career fields. As a part of an overall development plan, Field CDSS Developers need to be available to directly assist each candidate with safety, nutrition, physical fitness workout plans, mental resiliency, and use of safe and proper exercise techniques.

Field CDSS Developers will be responsible for travel within the respective field location recruiting zones. NOTE: An additional field developer is required for the 369 RCS to cover Hawaii and the Pacific AOR. RCS Headquarters are in the following locations:

311 RCS (Canonsburg PA) 313 RCS (North Syracuse NY) 314 RCS (Burlington NJ) 317 RCS (Oxon Hill MD) 319 RCS (Hanscom AFB MA) 331 RCS (Gunter Annex

AL)

332 RCS (Nashville TN) 333 RCS (Patrick AFB FL) 336 RCS (Moody AFB GA) 337 RCS (Shaw AFB SC) 338 RCS (Wright-Patterson AFB

OH)

339 RCS (Clinton Township

MI)

341 RCS (San Antonio TX) 343 RCS (Offutt AFB NE) 344 RCS (Arlington TX) 345 RCS (Scott AFB IL) 347 RCS (Milwaukee WI) 349 RCS (Tinker AFB OK) 361 RCS (McChord AFB WA) 362 RCS (March ARB CA) 364 RCS (Sacramento CA) 367 RCS (Colorado Springs CO) 368 RCS (Hill AFB UT) 369 RCS (Encino CA)

5 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS. All personnel must have a general understanding of all SO/CS career fields through experience in the SO/CS career fields.

The contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified (see Para. 5.2-5.8) personnel to safely perform the requirements in this PWS. The contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract.

5.1 Specific Personnel Qualification Requirements:

5.1.1 Leadership and Management experience in SO/CS career fields (CDSS PM/DPM)

5.1.2 American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/First Aid Certification (all CDSS Developers).

5.1.3 Personal Trainer Certification (all CDSS Developers) from any accredited certification credential program listing (Attachment 7). Cross Fit ‘certifications’ do not qualify as a certification substitute. The contractor is responsible for personal trainer certification renewal frequency and any continuing education credits and re-certifications shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

5.1.4 Lifeguard Certification (all CDSS Developers).

5.2 The contractor will be responsible for providing their own transportation (including fuel) in the conduct of their contracted duties. To drive on base, contractors shall have a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance. At no time will contractor personnel share transportation with candidates.

5.3 Maintain a professional appearance while actively developing SO/CS candidates and practice high standards of personal hygiene and wear neat/clean fitness clothing/apparel that clearly identifies the contractor’s business name and CDSS Developer’s name while performing screening and developmental exercise techniques.

5.4 Effective communicator both verbally and written.

5.5 Maintain a degree of personal fitness. Contractor needs to lead by example in this area.

Specifically, the contractor must be able to maintain a level of physical fitness to demonstrate proper techniques and exercise tactics to all applicants/candidates.

5.6 Possess the ability to demonstrate and explain all points of performance for exercises included in the PAST.

5.7 Contractor personnel shall be a former PJ/CRO, CCT/STO, SOWT, TACP/13L, EOD or SERE who served in various operational positions and have a minimum of 6 years (post training) which allows for a minimum of one operational tour in their community while on active duty (or equivalent Guard/Reserve time). Contractor personnel shall have either retired or left their respective community in good standing with a minimum of an Honorable Discharge.

5.8 Have a proficient understanding and working knowledge of e-mail, voice mail, video conferencing and text messaging to perform duties.

6 GENERAL INFORMATION.

6.1 Interaction with News Media. Contractor personnel shall not discuss the AF CDSS contract or other related information with the news media. The contractor must notify the CO, COR, and coordinate with the HQ AETC Public Affairs (PA) officer regarding any media or public inquiries concerning this contract.

6.2 Manpower Reporting Requirements. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontracted labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported at any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) help desk.

6.3 Position Fill/Lapse Rates. The contractor is responsible for sufficient employees to fulfill duties outlined in this PWS to continuously fulfill and satisfy mission requirements.

6.4 Supervision of Personnel. The Government will not supervise or otherwise direct contractor employees. The contractor shall not supervise or otherwise direct Government employees, nor shall the contractor supervise employees of other contractors outside the contractors’ own subcontracting/teaming arrangements.

6.5 Contractor Identification. Contractor employees shall be readily identifiable as such. At no time shall they present themselves as active duty or Government personnel in person, in writing, via email or over the phone.

6.6 Federal Holidays. The U.S. Government observes the following holidays:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

NOTE: Should the official holiday fall on Saturday then the observed holiday is the previous Friday. Should the official holiday fall on Sunday then the observed holiday is the following Monday.

6.7 Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ, hire, or contract with employees of the United States Government or the DoD, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the DoD, unless such person receives prior approval, in writing, from the base legal office.

6.8 Conduct of Personnel. The CO may require the contractor to remove from the contract any contractor employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security violations, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. The Installation Commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the contract or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the contract requirements.

6.9 Professional Relationships. Contractors are considered “trainers providing entry-level training” as defined under DODI 1304.33, Protecting Against Inappropriate Relations During Recruiting and Entry Level Training and ‘faculty and staff of initial skills training” as defined under AETCI 36- 2909, Recruiting, Education and Training Standards of Conduct. As such, they shall comply with the provisions of both regulations regarding professional and unprofessional relationships and trainee abuse and hazing, and will take immediate action to resolve violations of the prohibitions on unprofessional relationships, abuse, and hazing. Contractors will sign a DD Form 2982 (original form will be kept by the contractor and a copy will be provided to the COR and CO) acknowledging their understanding of the prohibitions listed in Para. 1a(1)(a)-(n) of DODI 1304.33, Enclosure 3, and their responsibilities regarding the policies prohibiting inappropriate behaviors and relations with candidates. The contractor will develop an additional form to document contractors’ acknowledgment and understanding of the prohibitions listed in AETCI 36-2909. At a minimum, these forms will be retained in the contractor’s record while they are assigned to the CDSS Developers duties and will be recertified annually. Contractors must ensure their relationships with candidates are professional and impartial, do not create the appearance of favoritism, and do not detract from the professional image the Air Force intends to project. Contractors should understand that unprofessional relationships are those relationships, whether pursued during the performance of the contract or not, that detract from the authority of the contractor as a coach or result in (or reasonably create the appearance of) favoritism, misuse of position, or the abandonment of organizational goals for personal interests.

6.10 Security Clearance: National Agency Check With Written Inquiries (NACI). As a minimum, contractor personnel requiring access to the Government network shall successfully complete a NACI before operating Government-furnished workstations that have access to AF automated information systems. Requests for contractor personnel hired at the beginning of the contract shall be submitted to the Government PM not later than 45 workdays from the contract start date. Requests for contractor personnel hired subsequent to contract start date shall be submitted to the Government PM not later than ten workdays from the contractor personnel's first duty day. Contractor personnel receiving unfavorable NACIs shall not be employed. The Government will submit requests for investigations on AF 2583, Request for Personnel Security Action, at no additional cost to the contractor. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program, 1 Jan 87, (Incorporating Through Change 3, 23 Feb 96); AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, 27 Jan 05; and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-152, User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems, 1 Jun 12.

6.10.1 Contractor personnel shall comply with the requirements of AFI 71-101, Volume 1, Criminal Investigations, 4 Feb 15 and AFI 71-101, Volume 2, Protective Service Matters, 23 Jan 15. These regulations require contractor personnel to report any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified Defense information to their immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor is required to provide the information to the CO/COR within 24 hours. The immediate supervisor of contractor personnel shall brief on this requirement during initial on-base assignment and as required thereafter.

6.11 Installation Access. The CDSS Program Manager, CDSS Deputy Program Manager, and the Wing CDSS Developers shall obtain base(s) access privileges as required. The contractor shall provide the base(s) Pass and ID, through the COR, a list of personnel who require access to the base for official business. The contractor shall maintain a current employee listing.

6.12 Physical Security. Areas controlled by contractor employees shall comply with base operations plans/instructions for Force Protection Condition procedures, Random Antiterrorism Measures and local search/identification requirements. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property including controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government training equipment, facilities, support equipment, and materials shall be secured. The contractor shall not permit entry of person(s) other than Government personnel; Government approved contractors/visitors, or the contractor’s own employees, engaged in inspection/work into areas identified as restricted/limited access by the COR.

6.13 Additional Security Requirements. The contractor will comply with DoD Standard 22 – Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness (AT) training and associated tasking IAW AFI 10-245, Antiterrorism Program standards.

6.14 Lock Combinations. The contractor shall ensure that no Cipher or Lock Combinations are written down and/or carried in/on employee(s) belongings, or elsewhere accessible to unauthorized persons. The Government is responsible for the maintenance of locks furnished as Government Furnished Property/Government Furnished Equipment (GFP/GFE). The contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized access/entry.

6.15 Key Controls. All keys issued to contractor personnel by the Government will not be duplicated or used by any unauthorized person(s). The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of duplicated or lost keys to the COR (within 4 hours). If a master key is duplicated or lost, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government, and the total cost shall be deducted from the payment due the contractor. If keys, other than master keys, are duplicated or lost, the contractor may be required to re-key or replace the affected lock(s) without cost to the Government. The Government may; however, at its option, replace the effected lock(s) or perform re-keying and the total cost shall be deducted from the payment due the contractor.

6.16 Reporting Requirements. The contractor shall comply with AFPD 71-1, Criminal Investigations and Counterintelligence, requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment and as required thereafter.

6.17 Safety. Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and all other Federal, State, Local, Air Force and installation specific safety standards, applicable laws, and regulations for protection of contractor personnel is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. The Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities. Ensure personnel establish, document, and enforce safety programs that ensure safe execution of PWS requirements.

The programs shall comply with safety requirements and risk management requirements contained in applicable OSHA Standards, DoD Instruction 6055.1, and AFI 91-202, AFI 91-203, AFI 91-204, AFI 90-802, and AFPAM91-210.

6.17.1 If an injury takes place during pre-accession, the contractor will notify the candidate’s recruiter and the COR within one hour of any candidate injury, incapacitation (e.g. heat stroke, heat exhaustion, blacking out), or death. This will be followed with a written incident report to the COR and CO no later than 24 hours after incident occurrence. If an injury occurs requiring greater than first aid assistance during pre-accession and post- BMT session training, the contractor will cease all physical training, contact the appropriate medical authorities and notify the candidate's RCS and COR within 3 hours.

The candidate may not resume physical training until cleared by medical authorities. The contractor will notify the SQ leadership and the COR within one hour of any candidate becoming incapacitated (e.g. heat stroke, heat exhaustion, blacking out), or death during post-BMT sessions.

6.17.1.1 If an injury occurs post-BMT requiring greater than first aid care (sprains, strains, lacerations) the contractor will ensure candidate receives necessary medical treatment and notify the SQ leadership within three hours; notification shall include the extent of the candidate's injury and the steps taken to ensure the candidate received the proper medical attention. This will be followed with a written incident report to the COR and CO no later than 24 hours after incident occurrence. The injured candidate may not resume physical training until cleared by medical authorities. Physical training may resume for the remainder of the applicants/candidates/trainees.

6.17.1.2 In the event an injury or occupational illness occurs to a candidate during sessions performed with the contractor, the contractor will be required to provide information during a safety mishap investigation to include written statements and interview by the safety staff.

6.18 Required Insurance. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and thereafter maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract.

6.18.1 Workmen's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except that if this contract is to be performed in a State which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements in any such State will be satisfactory. The required Workmen's Compensation insurance shall extend to cover employer's liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000.

6.18.2 Indemnification and General Liability Insurance. The Contractor will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the U.S. Government from and against any and all claims, demands, or suits including attorney’s fees, arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicted upon the loss of or damage to property of, or injuries or death of any and all persons which was in any manner caused by or attributed to this contract whether caused by the acts or omissions of the Contractor, their agents, employees, sub-contractors or third person. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per occurrence/aggregate: $1,000,000.00/$4,000,000.00. Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence shall be required on the insurance policy.

6.18.3 Automobile Liability Insurance. This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage shall be required.

6.18.4 Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall furnish evidence of its insurability concerning the liability insurance required by paragraphs (a, b, and c) of this clause. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts under this contract and shall require such subcontractors to provide evidence of and maintain insurance in accordance with this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.

6.18.5 The policies evidencing required insurance shall also contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. If, during the performance period of the contract the Contractor changes insurance providers, the Contractor must provide evidence that the Government will be indemnified to the limits specified in paragraph (a) of this clause, for the entire period of the contract, either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies.

6.19 Facilities. The contractor shall return Government Furnished Facilities (GFF) (office space) to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear as well as approved modifications excepted. The Government maintains responsibility for maintenance and care of all facilities.

6.20 Government Furnished Office Space. The Government will provide office space and basic administrative equipment/supplies to the CDSS Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager located at JBSA-Lackland TX as well as the Wing CDSS Developers at JBSA-Lackland TX, Sheppard AFB TX and Keesler AFB MS. The Government will provide the contractor with a standard office suite of equipment to include telephone, computer, local area network (LAN) access, and office furniture for the facilitation of work. The contractor is responsible for maintaining neat and orderly work areas.

6.21 Local Area Network. IAW DoD 5200.1-R and AFI 31-401, the contractor shall comply with AFI 33-202V1, Network and Computer Security; AFI 33-203V1, Emission Security (EMSEC) Program; AFI 33-204, Information Assurance (IA) Awareness Program; and applicable Operations Security (OPSEC).

6.22 Freedom Of Information Act Program (FOIA). The contractor shall comply with DoD Regulation 5400.7-R/Air Force Supplement, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program, requirements. The regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding For Official Use Only (FOUO) material. The contractor shall comply with AFI 33-332, Privacy Act Program, when collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Title 10, United States Code, Section 8013. The contractor shall remove or destroy official records only IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management, or other directives authorized in AFI 33- 364, Records Disposition-Procedures and Responsibilities.

7 PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS.

IAW DoDI 1100.22, DFARS 237.76 “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services” and aforementioned Air Force implementation, unless otherwise directed by Contracting Officer, it is determined that services as identified in this PWS are NOT essential for performance during a crisis. In the event of an unforeseen natural or military crisis, i.e., hurricane, insurrection, etc., the contractor’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the candidates in the same manner contractor’s employees would be safeguarded. At a minimum, the contractor will take reasonable actions to safeguard the candidates.

8 RECALL ROSTER CONTACT INFORMATION.

Within 10 calendar days after contract performance begins, the contractor shall provide the COR with recall information for all contractor personnel for the purpose of severe weather reporting, changes in threat conditions or other circumstances which require immediate contact.

9 TRAVEL PROCEDURES.

Contractor personnel will be required to travel in performance of assigned functions consistent with the scope of this PWS. When travel is required, the contractor will submit a request to the COR identifying the purpose, location, dates, and personnel (name and title) needed for the travel.