Attachment 1 - STTS Instructors PWS 22 Dec 22.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For

Special Tactics Training Squadron Instructor Contract

At

Hurlburt Field

Florida

22 December 2022

CONTENTS

Page #

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3

2.0 SERVICES SUMMARY 6

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES 7

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 8

APPENDIX A – WORKLOAD 14

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Organizations. The Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS), Hurlburt Field, FL.

The STTS is part of the 24th Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations

Command (AFSOC).

1.2 Mission. The Advanced Skills Training course (AST) is an AFSOC-unique formal training course providing world-class upgrade and mission qualification training for

Special Tactics operators before their assignment to Special Tactics operational units worldwide. The work accomplished by instructors is pivotal to the successful completion of the AST mission, ultimately producing combat-ready Special Tactics operators.

1.3 Task Description

1.3.1 Scope of Work:

The Pararescue Instructor, Subject Matter Expert. The contractor shall have the following certifications/qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a 7 level in USAF Pararescue career field

(AFSC 1Z171). SOF experience preferred.

The contractor shall provide pipeline qualification training for Combat Controller (CCT), Special Reconnaissance (SR), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), and Pararescue (PJ) personnel. Member provides expertise and skillsets, as required to the career field training program. Additionally, the instructor administers mission qualification training to all Special Tactics operators.

The Surveillance and Reconnaissance Instructor, Subject Matter Expert. The contractor shall have the following certifications/qualifications:

Special Tactics operator and graduate of the USAF Special Reconnaissance

Course or 5 years' current SR experience in SOF sister service and a graduate of one of the following courses: USAF Special Reconnaissance (SR) Course, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course (RSLC), Reconnaissance Team

Leader Course (RTLC), MARSOF Technical Surveillance Cyber Course

(MTSCC).

The contractor shall provide qualification training for Combat Controller (CCT), Special

Reconnaissance (SR), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), and Pararescue (PJ) personnel.

Member provides expertise and skillsets, as required to the SR career field training program. Additionally, the instructor administers mission qualification training to all

Special Tactics operators.

The Combat Control Instructor Subject Matter Expert: The contractor shall have the following certifications/qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a 7 level in USAF Combat Control career field (AFSC 1Z271).

The contractor shall provide qualification training for Combat Controller (CCT), Special

Reconnaissance (SR), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), and Pararescue (PJ) personnel.

Member provides expertise and skillsets, as required to the CCT career field training program. Additionally, the instructor administers mission qualification training to all

Special Tactics operators.

1.4 Statement of Work. Contractor shall provide the following services in support of

STTS requirements:

1.4.1 Contractors shall utilize STTS POI instruction for the following blocks of instruction:

Radio Communications

Airborne Operations

Alternate Insertion and Extraction Methods

Small Unit Tactics

Fixed/Rotary Wing Call for Fire (CFF) Techniques

Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Close Quarters Battle (CQB)

Land Navigation

Tactical Vehicle Training

Convoy Operations Training

Full Mission Profile Events

Operational Prep of the Environment (OPE)

Assault Zone Operations

Personnel Recovery

Survey Techniques (Landing Zone/Drop Zone/Helicopter Landing Zone/Forward

Area Arming and Refueling Point)

Demolitions

Special Ops Mission Planning (SOMP)

Survival, Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE)

Light and Heavy Weapons

1.4.2 Contractors shall provide dive supervisor duties for student proficiency, safety, and upgrade training. Instructors shall not dive in conjunction with student training.

1.4.3 Contractors shall handle munitions and small arms when instructing students.

Instructors will demonstrate weapons fire and ensure safe training operations on the following light and heavy weapons systems:

Glock-19 Pistol

MK 17, MK 20, M110A1 Rifles

M240, M249 Machine Guns

M-4A1 Carbines

M320, MK19 Grenade Launchers

Carl Gustav Rocket Launcher

M2A1 Machine Gun, M107 Sniper Rifle

Rifle and Pistol Suppressors

Thermal, Reflex, and Night Vision Sighting devices

All associated ammunition associated with the above weapons and Class 1.1 explosives used for Demolitions training.

1.4.4 Contractors shall perform rope-master duties during mock tower and actual aircraft training for safe student training. Except in the case of an emergency, the instructors shall not exit aircraft or the tower via fast-rope or rappel. Instructors may rappel down high-angles in conjunction with practical high-angle training in an outside the classroom non-standard instruction setting.

1.4.5 The contractors shall present a neat, clean, and professional appearance when conducting instructor duties in the garrison. For example, the 5.11 Tactical Pants (the

5.11 Tactical Shorts in hot weather), a collared Polo Shirt, and hiking boots are an example of the appropriate wear while in garrison. The instructors will wear the Multi-cam Field Uniform with hiking boots for all field events.

1.4.6 CCT contractors shall have a minimum current FAA Class III Flight Physical for

Assault Zone LZ control operations.

1.4.7 The contractors shall perform inspections and ensure timely correction of discrepancies surrounding all Special Tactics (ST) operator equipment and associated gear. Maintains familiarity with all gear used for all courses and actively solves potential issues. The government will provide training on new equipment.

1.4.8 The contractor shall perform small/large maritime duties and open-water swimming to support amphibious operations training.

1.4.9 The contractor shall fly and infil/exfil with students into and out of field training exercises via any military fixed/rotary wing aircraft.

1.5 Deliverables. All deliverables must meet professional standards and meet the requirements outlined in the contract documentation. The contractor will be responsible for delivering all end items specified. The following items are deliverables that fall within the scope of the tasks mentioned above and all other stated deliverables (see section 1.3.1

–Scope of Work; section 1.4 – Statement of Work).

TITLE

DATE of 1st

Submission

As of Date

Date of

Subsequent

Submission

Distribution

Copies

Monthly Status

Report

30 days after

Performance start date

15th of the month

Monthly

STTS –

COR

1EA

Student

Performance

Documentation

Once every block of instruction

Within 10 days of course completion

After every course completion

Trip Summary

Report

As Required

Within 10 workdays of trip completion

As

Required

DD Form 254

Secret

Clearance completed within two

(2) weeks of contract start date

N/A

Secret

Clearance completed within two

(2) weeks of the new employee start date

STTS -

1.6 Reports. The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, two types of reports: Monthly status reports and trip summary reports as necessary to the COR or Alt COR. The following reports are required:

1.6.1 Individual Monthly Status Report (MSR).

The MSR must be submitted to the COR or Alt COR no later than the 15th of every month. MSR will be on company letterhead, and will list previous month’s accomplishments, identified problems/solutions, planned TDY or vacation, vacancies, etc. Reports must be submitted on the Prime Contractors’ letterhead and include all travel accomplished for that month. The Monthly Status Report shall include, but not limited to:

Contract number, Order number and Project number.

Brief task description.

A narrative review of work accomplished during the reporting period and/or significant events.

Deliverable progress.

Problem areas.

Anticipated activity for the next reporting period.

Description of any travel, other direct costs, training or unique services provided or planned.

Status reports must be accompanied by a copy of that month’s invoice. The MSR shall be compiled, reviewed, and submitted by the Program Manager.

1.6.2 Trip Reports.

The contractor shall submit trip reports within (5) business days following the return of an official trip.

Trip reports shall include, but shall not be limited to:

- Date and place of conference/visit

- Purpose of trip

- List of attendees

- List of key personnel contacted

- Facts and discussion of the trip

- Recommendations resulting from the trip

- Summary of personnel expenses for lodging and per-diem

1.6.3 Delivery Instructions. The contractor and/or Program Manager Deliverables will submit soft copies compatible with AF-standard desktop applications.

ES SUMMARY

Summary (SS). The service requirements are summarized into performance outcomes related directly to mission essential items. The performance thresholds describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each condition. The performance thresholds are critical to mission success and acceptable (satisfactory) performance.

SS

Performance Objective

PWS

Para

Performance Standard and

Threshold to receive Satisfactory Rating

The contractor shall provide 5-level upgrade training to 3-level Combat

Controller (CCT), Special

Reconnaissance (SR), Pararescue

(PJ), and Tactical Air Control Party

(TACP) personnel.

Para 1.3.1

Contractor successfully trained students on the Task according to a specific block of instruction.

Conditions and Standards (TCS) upgrade requirements IAW the CCT, SR, PJ and TACP Career Field

Education and Training Plans

(CFETP).

Contractor received no more than two (2) validated for each written customer complaints and periodic inspections during the performance period. Customer complaints were successfully resolved within five

(5) workdays of notification, 100% of the time

CCT contractors shall maintain a minimum FAA Class III Flight

Physical for ATC on Assault Zone

LZ control operations.

Para 1.4.6

CCT contractors are required to maintain a current FAA Class III flight physical 100% of the time.

Submission of deliverables

Para 1.5

No more than one late deliverable semi- annually and no more than one set of corrections/edits for accuracy per quarter. All corrections are accomplished within two business days

Complied with all Security requirements.

Para 4.11

100% of employee clearances are submitted to COR and CO prior to performance start date. All security requirements must be met and maintained 100% of the time. Zero security violations identified during performance.

3.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED RESOURCES

3.1 The Government will provide the limited facilities, equipment, materials, and services listed here. Specific responsibilities are detailed in this section.

3.2 Facilities. The government will provide workspace at STTS, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

As necessary, the government retains the authority to modify or realign facilities and space provided to the contractor based on current or future Air Force guidelines for space utilization, mission requirements, and personnel requirements. Government facilities have been inspected for compliance with OSHA. No hazards have been identified for which workarounds have been established. Should a hazard be subsequently identified, the government will correct the risk according to base-wide government developed and approved abatement plans, considering safety and health priorities. A higher priority for correction will not be assigned to the facilities provided to the contractor merely because of this contracting initiative.

The fact that no such conditions have been identified does not warrant or guarantee that no possible hazard exists, or that workaround procedures will not be necessary.

Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees shall be exclusively the contractor's obligation.

3.3 Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE). The government host unit will grant access to ADPE and training to the minimum extent necessary for mission accomplishment. The contractor shall use ADPE to control and track data and information and any other duties related to contract performance.

(The contractor shall not use Government-furnished ADPE or services for non-contractual related purposes.) The contractor shall comply with all computer system security procedures the government requires.

3.3.1 Local Area Network Access (LAN). In accordance with AFI 33-119, Electronic

Mail Management and Use, paragraph 9.2.5, contractor personnel using unclassified automated information systems that have access to sensitive information must possess, at a minimum, a National Agency Check or Entrance National Agency Check in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program, or screening in accordance with AFI

31-501, paragraph 3.27, Personnel Security Program Management.

3.3.2 Computer Security. The contractor shall maintain computer systems security integrity in accordance with the Air Force Computer Security (COMPUSEC) program

(AFSSI 5102). The contractor personnel will be required to complete testing IAW AFI

33-204, Information Assurance Awareness Program, and satisfy any other local requirements set forth by the 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron or other government agency before being allowed access to government computers.

3.3.3 Administrative Supplies. The government will provide reasonable administrative supplies (e.g., office supplies).

3.4 Government-Furnished Services

3.4.1 Security Forces. The government will provide general security services. Security

Forces phone extensions are 911 for emergencies at both locations. For routine calls to the LAW ENFORCEMENT DESK - CONTROL CENTER at Hurlburt Field, Florida, call 850-884-7114.

3.4.2 Postal or Installation Distribution. Official government or contractor mail that is generated because of the performance of this contract will be handled, at government expense, via the Base Information Transfer System (BITS) at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The contractor shall not use BITS to handle non-government or non-contract-related mail.

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.0 Contractor Personnel

4.1 Site Lead. The contractor shall provide a site leader who shall be responsible for work performance. The name of this person and an alternate(s), who shall act for the site leader when the site leader is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting

Officer (CO) for approval prior to the contract start date. Changes to designations should be supplied in writing (or email) to the Contracting Officer promptly within 24 hours of the change.

4.1.1 The site lead or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to daily performance.

4.1.2 The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be overall responsible for contract performance. The Program Manager shall be available via telephone during normal work hours to address government concerns. The Program Manager does not need to be assigned to the worksite and shall not be directly billable to the contract.

4.2. Employees.

The contractor shall ensure personnel are commensurate with manning and experience levels for each designated position and job description. Ensure all employees possess the following professional qualifications before starting work under this contract. Ensure all employees are eligible for and maintain their Secret (S) clearances. Have the capability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Have previous experience in their designated job area or specialty. Be familiar with military command and control structures. Possess a valid civilian driver's license and be able to hold a valid military driver's license for the military vehicle(s) to be operated. Have the physical capabilities to lift at least a 60-pound box.

4.2.1 The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees.

The list shall include each employee's full name, aliases, and social security number and shall be marked For Official Use Only. The original and one copy of this list shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer at the pre-performance conference. Personnel changes at Hurlburt Field, Florida that are made during the performance of this contract shall be sent to the Contracting Officer and COR, within two (2) working days of the change.

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

Where reading, understanding, and discussing safety, security, mission, and environmental issues are an integral part of a contract employee's duties, that employee must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English.

4.2.3 The contractor shall not employ any employee of the US Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DoD Regulation 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER). The contractor shall not employ any employee of the

Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI

64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.3. Dress/Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a clean and neat appearance.

The contractor shall not permit cut-off shorts and clothing with tears or reveal clothing with obscene or inflammatory designs, slogans, or remarks. The site lead shall ensure the personnel wear the appropriate clothes suited for their job.

4.4. Smoking, Eating, and Drinking. The contractor shall permit smoking, eating, and drinking only in designated areas.

4.5 Driving License/On-base Requirements. The contractor and employees shall comply with base traffic regulations at all sites. The contractor shall ensure employees have a current and valid state/country driver's license and government license for the type of vehicle being driven before allowing the employee to operate a government vehicle or personal vehicle on Hurlburt Field, Florida. Government vehicle licenses may be obtained through the appropriate base Transportation Squadron and unit vehicle control officer.

4.6 Contractor Identification. Contractor personnel shall wear badges always identifying them as contractors. The government will issue badges through the Base MPF after verification and vetting by the unit Trusted Agent via the TASS program.

4.7 Place of Performance. The contractor shall perform the required support at STTS located at Building 90531 and 90535, Hurlburt Field FL. (See 4.5.2 for building closures and 4.5.3 for alternate work sites.) Contractor personnel shall comply with all installation and facility safety and security regulations and the health, safety, and security provisions of the contract. Contractor personnel shall report security or safety problems to the

Contracting Officer and/or Security Police as appropriate.

4.8 Hours of Work. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1600 hours, except for federal holidays, based on the projected instruction schedule.

Contractors are not expected to work more than 80 hours per two-week pay period.

4.8.1 Holidays and Vacation. The contractor will not be required to work during the following holidays.

New Year's Day January 1

Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Third Monday in June

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas December 25

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

4.8.2 Building Closures. If building 90531/35, Hurlburt Field, FL, is closed due to a scheduled or unscheduled event, the contractor will be required with the COR to use an alternate worksite.

4.8.3 Alternate Work Site. The COR shall approve any worksites not located in building

90531/35, Hurlburt Field, FL, for the benefit of the government before an alternate worksite is utilized. All work and task goals to be accomplished at an alternate work site will be coordinated and approved by the COR before utilizing any alternate worksite.

4.9 Travel

4.9.1 Travel. Separate CLINs will be established as follows to reimburse the contractor for allowable direct costs related to the performance of the contract requirements.

4.9.1.1 Travel and relocation to various military installations or civilian training sites in the CONUS is possible. The government will provide military transport when appropriate. Authorized commercial travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the

Joint Travel Regulation. Actual expenses limited by the Government Travel Regulations must be pre-approved by the client. Additionally, contractor on-site personnel may be required to travel to any stateside location. These trips may be necessary to provide student training, conference attendance, exercise planning and participation, and other travel as required to support STTS student/instructor training requirements. Contractor personnel expenses for lodging and per-diem will not exceed the government rates listed in the Joint Travel Regulation. All contractor travel requests (LOI's) must be submitted and approved in advance of travel by the COR or Alternate COR.

4.9.1.2 All other allowable reimbursable expenses will be reimbursed at actual costs

IAW the JTR, including G&A at the contractor's approved DCAA rate.

4.10 Training. Contractor employees shall have the minimum certifications/experience identified in section 1.3.1 of the PWS prior to beginning performance under the contract.

Employees of the Contractor are expected to maintain currency in their core professional competencies in a manner that is a standard practice in the industry. The contractor is responsible for scheduling and coordinating specialized training or certification through the Government point of contact that ensures Contractor personnel maintain currency in military/defense specific systems to include hardware, software, and other methods applicable to the performance of the contract. The Government will provide refresher training for those courses of instruction that require additional/recurring certification. If attendance is approved for Government provided training, the contractor will be reimbursed for all allowable and allocable travel costs according to section 4.9 of the

PWS if travel is required. This includes the maintenance of certifications, attendance at required refresher courses, and obtaining training in new product releases or updates.

The government will provide additional training as identified for each program of instruction as new training techniques are identified. The Government will not provide medical facilities/staff, nor reimbursement for the FAA Class III Flight Physical as described in paragraph 1.4.6.

4.11 Privacy and Security

4.11.1 Security Classification. This project is classified up to Secret. All documentation required for security certification is the contractor's responsibility and the client's organization. DD Form 254 is required for performance of this contract.

4.11.2 Clearances. Contractors will require a Secret clearance with a Single Scope

Background Investigation not older than five years. The contractor must comply with guidelines specified in the attached DD Form 254.

4.11.3 Privacy Act.

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

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

4.12 Conservation of Utilities. The contractor and their employees shall operate under conditions that prevent the waste of utilities.

4.13 Employee Conflicts of Interest.

The contractor shall not employ any employee of the US Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not hire anyone who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such a person seeks and receives approval according to DoD Regulation

5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER). The contractor shall not employ any employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities. All contractor employees shall sign a Non-Disclosure and/or Conflict of Interest statements (SF 312).

4.14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements

4.14.1 The contractor shall report the following information: (1) Contract number (2)

Total dollar amount invoiced for services during the previous Government fiscal year under the contract (3) The number of Contractor direct labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year (4) Data reported by subcontractors. All data shall be provided via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields via the internet at www.sam.gov. (See SAM User Guide).

4.14.2 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 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 www.sam.gov help desk.

4.14.3 Reporting Period: Contractors are required to input data by 31 October of each year.

4.14.4 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’s name and contractor number associated with the data.

4.14.5 User Guide: Data for Air Force service requirements must be input at the www.sam.gov link. However, the User Guide for government personnel and contractors are available at www.sam.gov.

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APPENDIX A – WORKLOAD

Estimated Instructor FTEs

PJ x 1 1920 Hours Annually

SR x 4 7680 Hours Annually

CCT x 2 3840 Hours Annually

Course Title Estimated

Courses per Year

Estimated

Course

Length

Estimated

Hours Per

Course Radio Communications 3-4 class per yr. 10 days 46 hours

Airborne Operations 3-4 class per yr. 15 days 120 hours

Alternate Insertion and Extraction Methods 3-4 class per yr. 1 week 61.5 hours

Small Unit Tactics 3-4 class per yr. 5 days 45 hours

Fixed/Rotary Wing Call for Fire (CFF)

Techniques

3-4 class per yr. 3 weeks 130.5 hours

Reconnaissance and Surveillance 3-4 class per yr. 5 days 66 hours

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) 3-4 class per yr. 5 days 46 hours

Land Navigation 3-4 class per yr. 5 days 48 hours

Tactical Vehicle Training 3-4 class per yr. 5 days 42 hours

Convoy Operations Training 3-4 class per yr. 4 days 37 hours

Full Mission Profile Events 3-4 class per yr. 2 weeks 80 hours

Operational Prep of the Environment (OPE) 3-4 class per yr. 1 day 9 hours

Assault Zone Operations

-Drop Zone

-Landing Zone

-HLZ

3-4 class per yr. 3 weeks 160 hours

Personnel Recovery 3-4 class per yr. 2 days 18 hours

Survey Techniques

-Landing Zone

-Drop Zone

-Helicopter Landing Zone -Forward Area Arming and Refueling Point

3-4 class per yr. 15 days 112 hours

Demolitions 3-4 class per yr. 3 days 27.5 hours

Special Ops Mission Planning (SOMP) 3-4 class per yr. 5 days 40 hours

Survival, Evasion Resistance and Escape

(SERE)

3-4 class per yr. 1 day 4.0 hours

Light Weapons 3-4 class per yr. 10 days 100 hours

Heavy Weapons 3-4 class per yr. 4 days 35 hours

Small Boat Ops 3-4 class per yr. 4 days 36 hours

HF Comms 3-4 class per yr. 1 week 46 hours