Draft_PWS_2017_-_STTS-_14_March.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS)

Specialty Skills Development Coursework

At

Hurlburt Field, Florida

14 March 2017

STTS Specialty Skills Development Coursework

Contents

Section 1. Description of Services

Section 2. Service Summary

Section 3. Government Furnished / Provided Equipment

Section 4. General Information ............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

APPENDIX A: Definitions

Acronyms

APPENDIX B: Workload Data

APPENDIX C: GPE/GPF

General Availability

Range Evolutions

CQB Evolutions (Dry-fire and Sim-munitions)

APPENDIX D: Reference Publications

APPENDIX E: Maps

Figure 2. STTS Range Training Area Layout

APPENDIX F: Required Reports

APPENDIX G: Support Agreements

APPENDIX H: Programs of Instruction (POI) / Task, Condition, Standards (TCS)

AMT

CQB

FMP

APPENDIX I: Training Forecast (30 Sep 2017 – 29 Sep 2018)

APPENDIX J: Training Philosophy (Reference FM 7-1, 2003)

Figure 5. Crawl, Walk, Run

Section 1. Description of Services

1.1. Supported Organization

1.1.1. The Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS) Specialty Skills Development

Coursework supports Special Tactics (ST) units and Air Force Specialty Codes

(AFSC) assigned under the 24th Special Operations Wing (SOW).

1.1.1.1. Specific units supported are:

24 Special Operations Wing Hurlburt Field

720th Special Tactics Group Hurlburt Field

720th Operational Support Squadron Hurlburt Field

Special Tactics Training Squadron Hurlburt Field

17th Special Tactics Squadron Ft. Benning

21st Special Tactics Squadron Pope AFB

22nd Special Tactics Squadron McChord AFB

23rd Special Tactics Squadron Hurlburt Field

26th Special Tactics Squadron Cannon AFB

320th Special Tactics Squadron Kadena AB

321st Special Tactics Squadron RAF Mildenhall

123st Special Tactics Squadron Louisville IAP

125th Special Tactics Squadron Portland IAP

1.1.1.2. Specific AFSCs supported are:

1T2X1 Pararescue, Enlisted

13DX1 Combat Rescue, Officer

1C2X1 Combat Control, Enlisted

013DXB Combat Control, Officer

1W0X2 Special Operations Weather, Enlisted

1T0X1 Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Specialist, Enlisted

1T0X1 J1C4X1 Tactical Air Control Party, Enlisted

1.2. Introduction

1.2.1. The contractor shall provide performance-oriented training using a defined Program of

Instruction (POI) in compliance with Government defined instructor-to-student ratios.

Training provided by the contractor shall include classroom training, hands-on performance oriented training, simulation/virtual training, field exercise training, and/or combat scenario driven live-fire training in a realistic, but safe environment.

1.3. Scope of Work.

1.3.1. The contractor shall provide STTS with all management and labor necessary to perform the following courses of instruction and quantity of courses identified throughout the contract period of performance:

Special Operations Mission Planning (SOMP)

Advanced Marksmanship Training (AMT)

Close Quarters Battle (CQB)

Full Mission Profile (FMP)

Leadership Development Course – Troop Leading (LDC/TLP)

Leadership Development Course – Joint Operations (LDC/JO)

The period of performance for each course of instruction is provided in Appendix I. All changes will be coordinated with the contractor through the Authorized Government

Representative (AGR) and will conform to change restrictions detailed in subparagraph

1.5.14. The required training objectives for each course of instruction are described in

Appendix H.

1.3.1.1. All course training requirements and proficiency levels listed below are detailed in applicable Task, Condition, Standard (TCS) references for Battlefield Airman career-field training. Unless stated otherwise, the 5-level Combat Control Technician

(CCT) Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) will determine training standards for all courses:

(http://static.e-ublishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3_5/publication/cfetp1c2x1/cfetp1c2x1.pdf).

Additional references are cited after each course description in Appendix H. All instruction shall conform to the principles and concepts contained in the

Government-approved program of instruction and shall assure performance to standards for all stated tasks. Instructors must be proficient with Microsoft Office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) to ensure ability to access all required training tools.

1.3.2. The contractor shall develop and update lesson material as required within the specified lesson curriculum. Lesson material shall be approved by the Authorized Government

Representative (AGR) prior to implementation.

1.3.2.1. The contractor shall develop a Government-approved POI which satisfies the training objectives herein.

http://static.e-ublishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3_5/publication/cfetp1c2x1/cfetp1c2x1.pdf

1.3.2.2. Deliverables

Deliverable Date of

Submission

Date of Subsequent

Submission Format Submit To

Executable POI for

SOMP, AMT, FMP,

and CQB

Contract Award As Required

Recent

Edition of

Microsoft

Word

Submit email to CO and AGR

Ready State Draft

POI for LDC-TL, and LDC-JO

Fourteen (14) calendar days and contract award

As Required

Recent

Edition of

Microsoft

Word

Submit email to CO and AGR

1.3.2.3. Fourteen (14) calendar days before a revised course of instruction is conducted for the first time, the contractor shall submit an executable POI for Government approval. A copy of all course deliverables shall be provided as well. The Government will respond to the contractor with any required changes.

Within three (3) business days. All subsequent courses will utilize the approved POI unless coordinated between the contractor and the Government. Subsequent iterations will not require Government approval of POI and/or deliverables, unless changes have been incorporated.

1.3.3. When available, the contractor shall use course material, technical manuals, and student workbooks that are provided by the Government. The Government shall provide the materials in sufficient quantities to conduct the course IAW STTS standards delineated in

Appendix D. All materials required but not identified in Appendix D shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide in sufficient quantities to conduct the course.

1.3.4. Each course shall be conducted in one (1)-week training blocks with the exception of LDC-

TL block which is 3 weeks long Training day length/hours will be dictated by satisfaction of the course objectives. Instruction will be scheduled by STTS and the contractor IAW

Appendix I and subparagraph 1.5.14 of PWS.

1.3.5. Courses will usually seat 12 - 24 students per session. Course size is subject to change due to the dynamic STTS training schedule. The Government reserves the right to conduct courses outside of the anticipated class size range. The contractor shall provide sufficient instructors to maintain Instructor/Student ratio stipulated by STTS at time of course finalization. If actual class size varies from projection, the contractor shall adjust instructor allocation to maintain desired ratio.

1.3.5.1. Minimum Contractor Instructor / Student Ratio per Course of Instruction. The contractor shall provide two (2) qualified instructors per class.

1.3.5.2. STTS will provide at least one (1) STTS Cadre during each block of instruction. STTS

Cadre responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: range safety; emergency medical care; administrative support; tactical standardization; military professional development; and course continuity. STTS Cadre will be qualified Special

Operations instructors with competency in the course subject matter.

1.3.6. The Government will finalize training dates and location no later than 30 days before commencement. The AGR will coordinate with the contractor any changes inside of that window IAW Section 1.5.14 of PWS.

1.4. Specific Tasks.

1.4.1. The contractor shall provide STTS with all management, personnel, transportation, and all items necessary to perform the following courses of instruction.

1.4.1.1. Special Operations Mission Planning (SOMP): The first objective is to provide 3-level Special Tactics airman with an introduction to Leadership, Troop Leading Procedures (TLP), and the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP). Real-world scenarios involving Special Operations personnel shall be utilized to advance the instruction.

Incorporated case studies should draw from two recent conflicts that incorporated Special Operations employment – e.g. Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Course vignettes shall examine Special Operations employment in these conflicts and incorporate firsthand observations. Course instructors shall reference firsthand accounts of these principles in combat. Training vignettes shall cover pre- 9/11 “legacy” combat skills, as well as, post- 9/11 competencies. The second objective is to provide an in-depth course of instruction covering deliberate MDMP. The minimum course of instruction shall include the following topics: Operational Planning of Joint SOF Missions; Mission Analysis and Course of Action (COA) Development; Understanding Commander’s Intent; Risk Management; Risk Mitigation; Fratricide Prevention; Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Operations; Role of CCT, Pararescuemen (PJ), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), and Special Operations Weather Team (SOWT) in the Maneuver Force. Subject matter shall be implemented and evaluated utilizing realistic training scenarios and practical exercises.

Course instructors shall reinforce course material utilizing firsthand accounts of Special Tactics employment in the Joint environment. The third training objective is hasty decision-making. This instruction shall include all relevant topics covered during deliberate MDMP instruction. Additionally, this instruction shall enable students to apply decision-making principles in a time- critical environment. The fourth objective is for the contractor to provide students with a course handbook for further development and reference. Unless otherwise stipulated by STTS, all training shall take place on Hurlburt Field and/or Eglin Range Complex. The contractor shall ensure the training meets all objectives. All training shall be focused on combat and incorporate the latest battlefield Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Upon course completion, STTS students should be able to apply principles of Leadership, Planning, and Decision-Making in accordance with 5-level Battlefield Airman CFETP. Refer to Appendix H for governing doctrine and applicable TCSs.

1.4.1.2. Advanced Marksmanship Training: The first objective is to provide 3-level Special

Tactics Airman with an evaluation of their marksmanship skills. Evaluation shall include both the primary Special Tactics rifle and pistol utilizing static ranges. The second objective is to provide advanced techniques to improve individual marksmanship.

Instruction shall include both the primary Special Tactics rifle and pistol utilizing static ranges. The course of instruction shall be based on military doctrine, Special Operations

TTPs, and historical precedent. Instruction shall include, but is not limited to: zero and grouping procedures; offset zeroes and holds; center of mass aggregates from traditional and obscure positions; barricade shooting; basic and advanced malfunction procedures;

multiple target engagement techniques; moving and shooting; quick fire techniques; and equipment and ballistic discussions. The third objective is to provide all prerequisite training and qualifications to participate in CQB instruction. The fourth objective is to provide students with a course handbook for further development and reference. Unless otherwise stipulated by STTS, all training shall be conducted on Hurlburt Field and/or Eglin

Range Complex. The contractor shall ensure the training meets all training objectives. All training must be focused on combat and incorporate the latest battlefield TTPs. Upon completion of the course, STTS students should be able to apply principles of Advanced

Marksmanship in accordance with 5-level Battlefield Airman CFETP. Additionally, successful course graduates shall be qualified to attend follow-on CQB instruction. Refer to Appendix H for governing doctrine and applicable TCSs.

1.4.1.3. Close Quarter Battle (CQB): The first objective is to provide 3-level Special Tactics airman with an advanced understanding of CQB techniques. The course of instruction shall be based on military doctrine, Special Operations TTPs, and historical precedent. The course of instruction shall incorporate academic instruction, dry fire, and simunitions-fire with role players. Multiple venues and training areas shall be utilized to increase training value. The second objective is to develop movement skills for both team and large maneuver elements. Instruction shall cover “individual”, “buddy-team”, and “team” movement techniques. Instruction shall include movement inside and outside of urban terrain. Instruction shall include movement in rooms, hallways, stairwells, tube rooms, open areas, and intersections. The third objective is to provide students with a course handbook for further development and reference. Unless otherwise stipulated by STTS, all training shall be conducted on Hurlburt Field and/or Eglin Range Complex. The contractor shall ensure the training meets all training objectives. All training must be focused on combat and incorporate the latest battlefield TTPs. Upon completion of the course, STTS students are able to apply principles of CQB in accordance with 5-level

Battlefield Airman CFETP. Refer to Appendix H for governing doctrine and applicable

TCSs.

1.4.1.4. Full Mission Profile (FMP: The first objective is to mentor / assist 3-level Special Tactics

Airman during the deliberate planning process for a FMP exercise. The second objective is to provide guidance on personnel management during the planning process. The third objective is to generate planning products that are presented to leadership for decision. The fourth objective is to disseminate the results of the planning process in team and cross-platform rehearsal of concept (ROC) drills. The fifth objective is for the student team to execute a FMP exercise IAW planning objectives and Commander’s Guidance. The contractor shall ensure the training meets all training objectives. Unless otherwise stipulated by STTS, all training shall be conducted on Hurlburt Field and/or Eglin Range

Complex.

1.4.1.5. Leadership Development Course – Troop Leading (LDC-TL): The purpose of LDC-TL is to facilitate combat arms leadership professional development for new and seasoned leaders. This three (3) week (15 training days) course of instruction shall provide academic and practical instruction covering small unit infantry (squad/troop) roles and responsibilities, troop leading procedures, basic patrol functions and battle drills, and combat orders. This objective shall be accomplished by classroom lecture and field training exercises (FTX) (small unit patrols) informed by historical and current intel/scenarios. Students will execute different leadership duties during each of the patrol iterations. The desired course end-state(s) are:

a) All students participate in each patrol iteration

b) All students receive individualized verbal and written counsel on performance and are able to articulate their leadership strengths and weaknesses

c) All students practice Critical Thinking and Tactical Decision Making

d) All students learn and practice Tactical Mission Planning from Warning Order

(WARNO) to Execution and post mission debrief

e) LDC-TL should provide students baseline proficiency in small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, and leadership

1.4.1.6. Leadership Development Course – Joint Operations (LDC-JO): The purpose of LDC-

JO is to apply previous instruction covering small unit leadership (troop leading), mission planning, and national strategy in order to lead employment of Joint, Combined, and

Coalition elements as a Ground Force Commander (GFC). This one (1) week course of instruction should provide an academic overview of GFC roles and responsibilities, tactics, integration and synchronization of tactical assets, management and “art” of integrating ISR sensors, contingency planning, airspace considerations, Command and

Control (C2) of disjointed elements, air-ground weaponeering, GAF/HAF planning factors, Combined Fires (e.g. integration of artillery, mortars, and CAS), CAS / Kinetic

Strike Authorities. A cursory “survey” of these topics should be provided and interwoven across five (5) days of instruction. This course is intended to be an overview, not an in-depth or all-inclusive study of GFC tactics and authorities. Tabletop “tactical decision games” shall be integrated into each day of academic instruction, in order to provide students opportunities to apply material in realistic scenarios and utilize critical thinking skills.

1.4.2. The contractor shall address the following topics in each specified training block. Specific Tasks, Conditions, Standards related to these instruction points can be found in Appendix H.

1.4.2.1. SOMP: Operational Planning of Joint SOF Missions; Mission Analysis and COA

Development; Understanding Commander’s Intent; Risk Management; Risk Mitigation;

Fratricide Prevention; Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Operations; Role CCT, PJ, TACP, and SOWT in the Maneuver Force.

1.4.2.2. Advanced Marksmanship Training: zero and grouping procedures; offset zeros and holds; center of mass aggregates from traditional and obscure positions; barricade shooting; basic and advanced malfunction procedures; multiple target engagement techniques; moving and shooting; quick fire techniques; and equipment and ballistic discussions.

1.4.2.3. CQB: “individual”, “buddy-team”, and “team” movement techniques; movement inside and outside of urban terrain; movement in rooms, hallways, stairwells, tube rooms, open areas, and intersections.

1.4.2.4. FMP: Operational Planning of Joint SOF Missions; Mission Analysis and COA

Development; Understanding Commander’s Intent; Risk Management; Risk

Mitigation; Fratricide Prevention; TOC Operations; Role of CCT, PJ, TACP, and

SOWT in the Maneuver Force.

1.4.2.5. LDC-TL: Leadership, Troop-Leading Procedures, Soldiering Basics, and Combat

Orders.

1.4.2.6. LDC-JO: GFC Roles and Responsibilities, Joint Force Employment, and Tactical

Considerations.

1.4.3. Instruction in each course shall incorporate fundamentals and principles using the “crawl-walk-run” approach, and shall provide for the training and testing of all participating personnel.

Refer to Appendix J for guidance related to this approach as it applies to military training. All instruction provided shall be performed using task, condition, and standard format, which offers other participants the opportunity to monitor training, and gain proficiency and standardization.

The attendees of this training shall gain the knowledge and experience necessary to satisfy

CFETP requirements and function in an operational capacity.

1.4.4. Whenever feasible STTS conducts scenario-based training, incorporating "real-world" intelligence provided by unit personnel. The contractor shall maintain a security clearance sufficient to participate and instruct within the scenario provided with subparagraph 1.5.24. Air-to-ground coordination, a persistent aspect of instruction, is conducted utilizing Communications

Security (COMSEC) material. The contractor shall maintain authorization and training required for COMSEC use in accordance with subparagraph 1.5.25. When contracted material is focused on skill development (e.g. AMT, CQB), the contractor shall incorporate the latest battlefield tactics. This information is frequently disseminated through classified sources. The contractor shall maintain the access required to ensure a sufficiently current knowledge base (See 1.5.24).

1.4.5. A government training objective common to all courses is preparation of rising 5-level ST

Airmen to deploy as singletons in support of Joint SOF partners, to include Special Mission Units

(SMU). Instructional background, tactical methodology, and mission perspective within each course shall satisfy both specified CFETP (or equivalent) requirements, as well as, the singleton employment readiness objective.

1.4.5.1. The readiness objective stipulated in paragraph 1.4.5 shall be satisfied by incorporating the following components into each block of instruction: SMU and SOF TTPs; SMU and

SOF mission planning factors; SMU and SOF Commander’s Intent for tactical roles, responsibilities, and employment of 720 th

Special Tactics Group Airmen; SMU and SOF lessons learned.

1.5. Contractor Personnel Qualifications.

1.5.1. Qualified instructors, which shall be referred to as “instructors” throughout this document.

Instructors shall possess multiple years of Special Mission Unit experience and have conducted urban operational profiles in this capacity during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).

Instructors must have combat service (OIF/OEF) with experience conducting direct action missions. Instructors must possess leadership experience in the Joint environment. The contractor shall provide a diverse range of instructors with officer and enlisted Joint leadership experience.

1.5.2. Necessary instructor qualifications shall be validated by organizational experience in tier

1, ground combat forces. Positions as follows:

1.5.3. All instructors shall possess the following professional credentials: Tier 1 Combat Arms Special

Operations Operator Training Course (OTC) Graduate. Active duty military service within a combat arms (ground) unit. The following branches and associated units are will be considered combat arms (ground) for purposes of this requirement: US Army Ranger Regiment or Special

Forces; USMC: Infantry; USN: SEAL, SWCC, EOD; USAF: Special Tactics.

1.5.4. SOMP and FMP instructors shall meet the standards listed in 1.5.3 and possess one or more of the following professional credentials: Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF)

Commander, JSOTF Command Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA), JSOTF Operations Officer

(J3), Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Squadron Commander (or higher level unit), US Army

Special Forces (SF) Company Commander (or higher level unit), USAF Special Tactics (ST)

Squadron Commander (or higher level unit), USMC Special Operations or Force

Reconnaissance Company Commander (or higher level unit), Naval Special Warfare Squadron

SEA (or higher level unit), US Army Special Forces Company SEA (or higher level unit), USAF Special Tactics Squadron SEA (or higher level unit), USMC Special Operations or Force

Reconnaissance SEA (or higher level unit), Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) Leader, Joint

Interagency Task Force (JIATF) Planner, or Joint Service Officer (JSO).

1.5.4.1. Unit leadership requirements stated in 1.5.4 are explicitly required at the designated level.

1.5.4.2. The contractor shall provide each scheduled SOMP and FMP iteration with at least one dedicated instructor who possesses the following credential: Intermediate Staff College

(Army Command and Staff College, Marine Corps Command and Staff Course, Air

Command and Staff College, Naval War College) graduate and must have been awarded

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) I credit. Other service, joint, or allied course equivalents will be accepted.

1.5.5. AMT and CQB instructors shall meet the standards listed in 1.5.3 and possess one or more of the following professional credentials: Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF)

Commander, JSOTF Command Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA), JSOTF Operations Officer (J3), Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Squadron Commander (or higher level unit) , US Army Special

Forces (SF) Company Commander (or higher level unit), USAF Special Tactics (ST) Squadron

Commander (or higher level unit), USMC Special Operations or Force Reconnaissance Company

Commander (or higher level unit),Naval Special Warfare Squadron SEA (or higher level unit), US Army Special Forces Company SEA (or higher level unit), USAF Special Tactics Squadron

SEA (or higher level unit), USMC Special Operations or Force Reconnaissance SEA (or higher level unit),Naval Special Warfare Troop Commander, US Army Special Forces Troop

Commander, USAF Special Tactics Flight/Troop Commander, Naval Special Warfare Troop

SEA, US Army Special Forces Troop SEA, USAF Special Tactics Flight/Troop SEA, Tier 1

Troop Assault Command Team (Team Leader, Team Sergeant), Tier 1 Assault Team Leader, Tier 1 Sniper Team Leader, NSW Team Leader, US Army SF Team Leader, USAF STS Team

Leader, USMC Special Operations or Force Reconnaissance Platoon Commander (or higher level unit).

1.5.5.1.Unit leadership requirements stated in 1.5.5 are explicitly required at the designated level.

1.5.5.2.The contractor shall provide each scheduled AMT and CQB iteration with at least one dedicated instructor meeting the credentials in 1.5.4.2 or the following credential: Senior

Enlisted Leadership (SEL) Course graduate. SEL awarding courses include: US Army

Command Sergeant Major Course (CSMC); US Navy Command Master Chief (CMC) /

Chief of the Boat (COB) Capstone Course; US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Academy;

US Air Force Chief Leadership Course. Other service, joint, or allied course equivalents will be accepted.

1.5.6. LDC-TL and LDC-JO instructors shall meet the standards listed in 1.5.3 and possess one or more of the following professional credentials: Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF)

Commander; JSOTF Command Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA); Naval Special Warfare (NSW)

Squadron Commander (or higher level unit); US Army Special Forces (SF) Company

Commander (or higher level unit); USAF Special Tactics (ST) Squadron Commander (or higher level unit); Naval Special Warfare Squadron SEA (or higher level unit); US Army Special Forces

Company SEA (or higher level unit); USAF Special Tactics Squadron SEA (or higher level unit);

Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) Leader.

1.5.6.1.Unit leadership requirements stated in 1.5.6 are explicitly required at the designated level.

1.5.6.2.The contractor shall provide each scheduled LDC-JO iteration with at least one dedicated instructor who possesses the following credential: Intermediate Staff College (Army

Command and Staff College, Marine Corps Command and Staff Course, Air Command and Staff College, Naval War College) graduate and must have been awarded Joint

Professional Military Education (JPME) I credit. Other service, joint, or allied course equivalents will be accepted.

1.5.7. The Government reserves the right to reject credentials based on inaccuracy or inability to verify. Personnel changes during the contract period of performance will be permissible, provided the Government verifies the qualifications for the new employees prior to the start of instruction.

1.5.8. The stringent instructor qualifications established in 1.5 are driven by the ST requirement to deploy as singletons in support of Joint SOF partners, to include Special Mission Units. For this reason, 1.5 qualifications are deemed essential and no variations will be accepted.

1.5.9. Individual courses of instruction within this contract requirement will not be awarded to separate vendors as continuity in training across all blocks of instruction is critical.

1.5.10. Instructors shall be proficient with Microsoft Office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and ensure ability to access all required training tools. Instructors must possess outstanding communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal). The contractor shall submit resumes to the AGR and Contracting Officer (CO) prior to starting work under this contract. Course

Instructors must be approved in writing by the CO or Contract Specialist (CS) based on the

AGR’s recommendation. No instructor shall be permitted to conduct any instruction unless approved in writing by the CO or CS in advance.

1.5.11. The contractor shall utilize Subject Matter Experts (SME) and other decision support tools to provide administrative, testing, training, technical, strategic concepts, and program management services. The contractor shall provide a single point of contact responsible for performance of the contract with the authority to commit resources and make decisions for the contractor. The contractor representative shall coordinate all aspects of the contract through the AGR. The AGR shall monitor and coordinate any special actions required from the contractor. Contractor will be notified if monitoring is required more frequently.

1.5.12. The contractor shall be responsible for managing a sufficient workforce with appropriate credentials to accomplish the mission as stipulated in Section 1.3. The contractor shall notify the

AGR and the CO of any real or potential deficiencies in the personnel area as they occur. This notification does not relieve the contractor of any performance shortfall.

1.5.13. Performance locations may include classrooms, various offices/buildings, and designated ranges/training areas on Hurlburt Field, Florida; Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; Eglin Range

Complex, Florida. Government transportation will be made available to the contractor personnel to and from Hurlburt Field to the performance locations/designated training areas during the performance of training. The contractor may use personal transportation at no additional expense to the Government.

1.5.14. The Government will provide a “Training Forecast” to the contractor every three (3) months.

This report will be submitted to the contractor one month before the start of the forecast period

(e.g. 1 May - 31 July forecast will be submitted NLT 1 April). The Training Forecast shall cover a period of no less than three (3) months and no longer than the remaining period of performance.

1.5.14.1. If the contractor cannot meet scheduling requirements listed on the Training Forecast the contractor shall notify the AGR as soon as possible, but NLT 14 calendar days after receipt.

1.5.14.2. The contractor shall commit to all finalized Government obligations that are listed on the

Training Forecast referenced in subparagraph 1.5.7.1.

1.5.14.3. The Government reserves the right to make line-item changes to the Training Forecast up to thirty (30) days before an individual course is scheduled to begin. Any Government scheduling changes requested greater than thirty (30) days before course commencement will be coordinated through the AGR and the contractor to determine an acceptable date for both parties. The Government shall not incur any financial penalties as a result of these occurrences.

1.5.14.4. Thirty (30) calendar days before an individual course commences the beginning and end dates for that course will be considered “finalized”.

1.5.14.5. The Government reserves the right to change and/or cancel finalized events up seven

(7) calendar days before execution due to changing mission needs. The Government will make no more than three (3) finalized schedule changes (inside 7 - 30 calendar day window) during the one (1) year period of performance. In such circumstances, the

Government will reimburse the vendor for all documented and justifiable travel expenses incurred, as well as, 50% of the finalized course fee.

1.5.14.6. Appendix I is the initial Government Training Forecast.

1.5.15. The contractor shall adhere to standards of conduct pursuant to STTS Operating Instruction (OI)

36-1: STTS Training and the STTS Instructor Guidebook. The contractor shall treat all students in a professional manner and shall not accept personal remuneration for services rendered in the performance of duty.

1.5.16. Effective tactical training requires certain levels of acceptable risk. The contractor shall ensure a risk management process is in place such that personnel safety continues to be of utmost concern during all training sessions. A high rate of injuries during training shall initiate an internal review of the training plan intended to resolve potential causes.

1.5.17. The Government will retain responsibility for the overall range operations to include range training and live fire exercises. The Government will provide a Range Operations Officer-in-

Charge (OIC). The Range officer is an official title and qualification that our government instructors have, which is a requirement for these training iterations. The Government will retain full responsibility for any liability that may occur in support of and during the training events if all safety regulations have been followed. In the event that safety regulations are violated by contractor personnel, the Government will investigate and determine the cause. If the

Government determines that safety guidelines or regulations have been violated, the contractor shall submit a revised plan for Government approval incorporating procedures to mitigate or eliminate the violations.

1.5.18. The Government will be responsible for obtaining the daily required amount of ammunition from the ammunition holding area. The contractor shall assist Government personnel in the accountability, disposition, signing and movement of ordnance. The contractor shall assist

Government personnel in the loading, transportation and unloading of ammunition at the range site in support of range qualification training and live fire exercises. The contractor shall assist

Airmen in breaking down, issuing, receipting, and safeguarding of small caliber ammunition.

1.5.19. The contractor shall assist in collecting expended ammunition casings and other residue

(ammunition clips, magazines, links, holders, etc) for turn-in from range clean-up detail and shall follow the Government's guidance on storing ammunition.

1.5.20. When service performed does not conform to contract requirements, or when service was not performed in a specific area, the contractor shall perform or re-perform the service in conformity with contract specifications at no additional cost to the Government. Performance or re-performance of these services shall commence as soon as practical upon notification by the CO or CS. The contractor shall have a sufficient workforce dedicated to ensure re-performance is accomplished as not to interfere with future scheduled training classes and does not have an effect on individual training sessions built upon previously learned disciplines.

1.5.21. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring employees complete a National Agency Check

(NAC) in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-101 prior to starting employment under the terms of this contract. Due to the sensitive nature of the mission requirements and potential discussion of such with employees, the contractor shall ensure that their company and all instructors for this requirement possess a valid and active US Government

Clearance at the “Secret” level.

1.5.22. All contractor employees shall comply with Air Force, Hurlburt Field, and STTS

Communications Security (COMSEC) use procedures. All employees shall participate in “STTS

Initial COMSEC Training” prior to utilizing COMSEC-enabled property. During STTS Initial

COMSEC Training, all required authorization-to-use paperwork will be completed in conjunction with the STTS COMSEC Program Manager. The Government reserves the right to impose additional COMSEC use requirements as dictated by policy.

1.5.23. The contractor shall assign a primary point of contact, who possesses direct occupational experience in each of the required training capabilities listed in this PWS (specifically 1.3 and

Appendix H). The Program Site Manager’s resume, curriculum vitae, or references should be provided in order to validate these evaluation criteria.

Section 2. Service Summary

2.1 Service Summary (SS)

2.1.1. The service requirements are summarized into performance outcomes that relate directly to mission essential items. 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.

SS Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold to Receive Satisfactory Rating

Contractor performance met projected schedule.

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Contractor supported projected course scheduling requirements 94% of the time (30 of 32 courses conducted annually within STTS date preferences or rescheduled within 14 days of Training Forecast receipt).

Contractor met

Performance Standards required IAW PWS

1.4 – 1.5.26

Government received no more than one (1) written customer complaint per class concerning contractor deficiencies relating to the contract requirements, to include course material, employee competency, security procedures, and/or good order and discipline. Contractor identified deficiencies were successfully corrected within ten (10) workdays of notification.

Contractor met required service/delivery schedule.

This element applies to contract performance including timely submission of all deliverables identified in the contract.

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F Contractor met 95% on time delivery of all required reports as specified in Appendix F.

Contractor complied with all prescribed Security

Requirements.

1.4.4

1.5.14

1.5.15

Appropriate employee clearance is submitted to AGR and CO prior to performance start date. Zero security violations identified during Contract performance. A DD254 shall be required.

Section 3. Government Furnished / Provided Equipment

3.1. Overview.

3.1.1. The Government will provide the limited facilities, equipment, materials, and services such as internet access.

3.2. Government Provided Equipment and Facilities (GPE/GPF). See Appendix C for an itemized listing.

3.2.1. The Government furnished buildings and facilities, equipment and material, and services provided for herein will only be used for the performance of this contract for those personnel identified on the pricing worksheets. The Government will provide the following items and items listed in Appendix C: classroom (as needed);

computer; monitor, projector; maps/markers; protractors; fully furnished and mission ready field training site; all Government or tactical vehicles; all student personal equipment necessary for training (as listed in the Appendix); use of the

Eglin range complex (availability permitting). The Government will fully outfit students attending each course as required. The Government will provide, upon request/approval, “military-specific” equipment.

3.2.2. The Government will supply all necessary instructor support materials and administrative supplies. The contractor shall sign for the material/equipment when required. Equipment will be returned in like condition, less fair wear and tear.

3.2.3. The contractor's access to automation and telecommunications resources will be bound by DoD, Air Force, and 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron policies.

3.2.4. STTS will provide all weapons, ammunition, targets, and tactical vehicles. STTS will secure and manage all associated flat range, shoot house ranges, and vehicle courses.

Section 4. General Information

4.1. Metrics.

4.1.1. The contractor shall provide a copy of the metrics data along with analysis in their monthly report to the Government AGR not later than 1630 hours on the last working day of each month. Metrics shall address each SS item and include number of courses executed, status of all observed deficiencies/complaints, course schedule forecast, student/instructor ratio for each completed course, student/instructor outlook for each upcoming course, status of deliverables, and any other contractor or Government identified metric that will facilitate successful performance of contract requirements.

4.2. Manpower Reporting

4.2.1. Reporting Full-Time-Equivalent (FTE) Data: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site for. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) site http://www.ecmra.mil (select the US Air Force logo).

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for http://www.ecmra.mil/ each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September.

While inputs may be reported 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 CMRA help desk.

4.2.2. Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

4.2.3. User Manuals: User manuals are available on the front page of the CMRA link at http://www.ecmra.mil http://www.ecmra.mil/

APPENDIX A: Definitions

General and Technical Definitions

Accountability: The obligation, imposed by law, lawful order, or regulation, of a person to keep an accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents or funds.

Authorized Government Representative (AGR): Government personnel identified, by appointment letter by the CO, to carry out specific duties in administration of the contract. Limits of authority may be identified in appointment letter or within the contract itself.

Automation: Automation implies the use of automatic data processing equipment such as a computer or other laborsaving device.

Computer Operator Maintenance: Simple tasks that may be accomplished by a reasonably computer literate individual, such as, but not limited to: checking power source connections, peripheral cables connection, printers are on-line, paper is properly loaded, covers and paper bales correctly closed and positioned so micro-switches are engaged; change toner, ink cartridges, printer drum, paper; and clean printer.

Computer Systems: A grouping of hardware, software, and telecommunication components. The system may be a network computer, personal computer or multiple personal computers with peripheral devices connected via communication lines.

Contracting Officer (CO): A person who either by virtue of his/her position and appointment has authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts or otherwise obligate the Government to the extent of the authority delegated to them.

Established Training Service: A period of performance lasting no less than one (1) year between the vendor and a Special Operations (or equivalent) organization.

Equivalent: Suitable substitute, as determined by AGR on case-by-case basis.

Finalized: Any courses listed on the Training Forecast that are not identified as “unable-to- preform” within 14 days of receipt by the contractor are eligible for the Government to finalize. All such schedule requests that are not changed by the Government are automatically finalized 30 days before course commencement. The Government reserves the right to change or cancel no more than three finalized courses over the annual period of performance.

Legacy: Warfighting competencies that have not been extensively utilized during post-9/11 conflicts.

Local Area: Within a 50-mile radius of Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, or the Eglin Range Complex.

Local Area Network: A group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building).

Non-expendable Supplies and Materials: Supplies that are not consumed in use and retain their original identity during the period of use.

Offsite: A location or facility that is not on or associated with Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, or

Eglin Range Complex.

Quality Assurance: A planned and systemic pattern of all actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance level is achieved. For purposes of this PWS, quality assurance refers to the actions by the Government.

Quality Control: Those actions taken by a contractor to control the quality of goods and/or services provided.

Service Summary (SS): Identifies selected service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the

Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the contractor.

Subcontract: Any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a contractor calling for services required for performance of the contract.

Student: Any designated individual assigned to STTS for upgrade training. Does not pertain to permanent party instructors assigned to STTS.

Training Days: Dates when contracted instruction will take place. Unless otherwise noted, one

(1) calendar week will contain five (5) training days, generally Monday – Friday. Training day length/hours will be dictated by sufficient completion of course objectives. Any deviations from this standard will be coordinated in advance through the AGR.

Training Forecast: A document provided by the Government to the contractor every three (3) months, which represents the government’s intent to schedule listed courses and dates. This report will be submitted to the contractor one (1) month before the start of the forecast period. The Training Forecast shall cover a period no less than three months and no longer than the remaining period of performance.

Acronyms

ADPE Automated Data Processing Equipment

AFI Air Force Instruction

AFSC Air Force Specialty Code

AGR Authorized Government Representative

AMT Advanced Marksmanship Training

ATV All-Terrain Vehicle

CCT Combat Control Technician

CFETP Career Field Education and Training Plan

CJQS Command Job Qualification Standard

CMR Contractor Manpower Reporting

CO Contracting Officer COA

Course of Action

COMSEC Communications Security

CQB Close Quarters Battle

DoD Department of Defense

DOT Day of Training

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FMP Full Mission Profile

FRAGO Fragmentary Orders

FSC Federal Service Code

FTX Field Training Exercise

FM Field Manual

FMP Full Mission Profile

FY Fiscal Year (1 Oct - 30 Sep)

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GFP Government Furnished Property

GOV Government Owned Vehicles

GWOT Global War on Terror

HMMWV High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle

IPR In Progress Review

IAW In Accordance With

IPR In-Progress Review

JCEOI Joint Communications-Electronics Operations Instructions

JIATF Joint Interagency Task Force

LAN Local Area Network

MDMP Military Decision Making Process

MOUT Military Operations in Urban Terrain

ODTAAC Outside Declared Theaters of Active Armed Conflict OEF Operation Enduring Freedom

OI Operating Instruction

OIC Officer in Charge

OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom

OPDSOCA Officer Professional Development – Special Operations / Combat Arms

PJ Pararescuemen

PM Program Manager

POC Point of Contact

POI Program of Instruction

PWS Performance Work Statement

QCP Quality Control Plan

ORM Operational Risk Management

RFI Request For Information

ROC Rehearsal of Concept

SME Subject Matter Expert

SOCOM Special Operations Command

SOF Special Operations Forces

SOMP Special Operations Mission Planning

SOP Standing Operating Procedure

SOPMOD Special Operations Peculiar Modification

SOW Special Operations Wing

SOWT Special Operations Weather

Team SS Service Summary

SSE Sensitive Site Exploitation

STS Special Tactics Squadron

STTS Special Tactics Training Squadron

TACP Tactical Air Control Party

TCS Task, Condition, Standard

TLP Troop Leading Procedures

TOC Tactical Operations Center

TRQC Tactical Rifle Qualification Course

TTP Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

USASOC United States Army Special Operations Command

USSOCOM United States Special Operations Command

WARNO Warning Order

WT Written Test

APPENDIX B: Workload Data

Reserved

APPENDIX C: GPE/GPF

Items below will be provided during the week of instruction.

General Availability

1. 3 x Classrooms configured with ADPE as required; 50-person seating capacity

2. HMWWV Gun Trucks, as required (5 – 7 typically available for use)

3. 1 x PRC-117 with 4 x batteries per vehicle

4. 1 x CF-19 per vehicle capable of High-Performance Waveform (HPW)/Falconview

5. 1 x 5590 adaptor per vehicle

6. 2 x KYK–13

7. 1 x SATCOM Antenna

8. 1 x M-9 or G19 pistol per student, as required

9. 1 x M-4 with Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) per student, as required

10. Warning Order Board

11. Area Maps and Imagery, as required

12. Overlays, as required

13. Sand Table / Terrain Model

14. 2 x 6-passanger vans with hitch, as required

15. Night Vision Device with Head Harness or Helmet mount, as required

*Note: The Government reserves the right to utilize different equipment if future operational needs or availability requires. The government will inform the contractor of changes to weapon systems, weapon accessories, communications equipment, or other applicable items in sufficient time to ensure performance by the contractor is not hindered..

Range Evolutions

1. Ball, Blank, and Simunition rounds, as required

2. Appropriate ammunition storage and handling point

3. Aid bag and designated ambulance

4. Designated break area at range

5. Access to drinking water

6. Targets and target backers

7. Range box to include the following at a minimum

a. Tape: Duct, Masking, and Target

b. T-50 Staple guns with staples

c. Spray adhesive

d. Hammers

e. Roofing nails

f. All other standard range training supplies

CQB Evolutions (Dry-fire and Sim-munitions)

1. Ball, Blank, and Simunition rounds, as required

2. Eye and ear protection for students and any role players

3. Appropriate training gear

4. Aide bag and designated ambulance

5. Maneuver area around venue for patrolling practice

6. Secured area to train, with appropriate security / road block procedures for area

7. Access to lock / open internal doors

Note 1: Students will also have the following personal equipment as required: navigational equipment

(GPS, map and compass), Load Bearing Vest (LBV) with combat load, body armor (hard and soft plates), marking…