Attachment 1 Statement of Work.pdf

22 JANUARY 2025

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

MILITARY ADAPTIVE SPORTS SECTION

COACHING AND COACHING SUPPORT SERVICES

Prepared by:

USSOCOM Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition)

Military Adaptive Sports Section

Statement of Work

1.0 Scope and Background

The purpose of this request is to provide coaching and support contractors (SC) for camps, trials and competitions in support of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Military Adaptive Sports Section (MASS) for Fiscal Year 2025.

MASS promotes physical/mental fitness, camaraderie/mentorship, and enhances the overall health and welfare of Wounded, Ill and Injured Special Operations Forces (SOF). MASS provides access to equipment, professional coaching and ancillary support contractors, and the ability to attend various sporting events from training to competitions.

In support of the camps, trials and competitions, MASS requires training, coaching, and contractor support to include, but not limited to, areas such as Archery, Cycling, Field, Indoor Rowing, Powerlifting, Logistics, Sport Performance, Yoga, Shooting, Swimming, Track, Mechanics, Strength & Conditioning, Team Sports, etc. The contractors shall serve as a subject matter expert in adaptive reconditioning and adaptive sports throughout the operational planning and execution process and provide consultation to USSOCOM MASS across all events.

2.0 Qualifications

Coaches/SC should be contracted based on qualifications specific to the individual sport discipline or support necessary. They should have a minimum of 5 years of either coaching/ancillary support in a professional setting and/or a combination of experience as an athlete competing at a high level within that sport discipline/support. Additionally, the coach/SC should have the appropriate education, credentials and certifications commiserate with the industry standard in that discipline.

Coaches/SC should have demonstrated experience working with athletes in adaptive sports within their discipline(s).

3.0 Requirements

Each Coach/SC will be contracted for up to the days specified in the below tables for the periods of performances and locations stated below. The number of performance days identified in Tables 3.1 and 3.2 do not include travel days. Daily training periods and coach/SC expectations will be based on the needs of each event. The dates of performance days may fluctuate based on the event, coach availability, schedule and type of coach/SC needed. The government technical representative may adjust the mix of performance days and type of coaches/SC required for any scheduled events, so long as it doesn’t exceed the total number of performance days in the Summary of Events table as well as any unused performance days shall be used as virtual coach training when travel is utilized.

A typical program day will include up to five training sessions (two morning sessions, two afternoon sessions and an evening session). In the event of a “special event” the coaches/SC may be asked to attend and assist with the operation of the event if needed, i.e., assist other coaches/SC in their sport, score keeping, recording times, officiating, briefings/meetings, opening/closing ceremony, etc.

Summary of Events

Table

Dates

Event

# of

Coaches/SC

TOTAL # of Performance

Days

Table 3.1

1 – 16 March 2025

2025 Defense Warrior Games (DWG) SOCOM Selection Camp

Table 3.2

8 – 27 July 2025

2025 DoD (Department of Defense) Warrior Games

TOTAL

Table 3.1 – 2025 DWG SOCOM Selection Camp Coaching/SC Requirements (MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL) – 34 Coaches/SC

Type of Coach/SC

# of Events

Athletic Trainer I/SC 1 11

Athletic Trainer II/SC 1 10

Archery Coach - Recurve 1 13

Archery Coach - Compound 1 13 Archery Coach – Bow Tech/SC 1 13 Athlete Classifier Assistant/SC 1 13 Cycling Coach - Upright 1 10 Cycling Coach - Trikes 1 7 Cycling Mechanic/SC 1 13 Field Coach (Seated) 1 6 Field Coach (Standing) 1 11 Indoor Rowing Coach 1 12 Logistic Support I/SC 1 12 Logistic Support II/SC 1 12

Powerlifting Coach I 1 7

Powerlifting Coach II 1 5 Shooting Coach – Tech/SC 1 2 Shooting – Air Pistol Coach 1 13 Shooting – Air Rifle Coach 1 12 Sitting Volleyball Coach 1 4 Swimming Coach 1 13 Team Sport Mechanic/SC 1 13 Track Coach 1 8 Track - Racing Chair Coach 1 7 Wheelchair Basketball Coach 1 5 Wheelchair Rugby Coach 1 13 Sport Performance Coach/SC 1 2 Strength & Conditioning - Massage Therapist I/SC

Therapist II/SC

Therapist III/SC

Therapist IV/SC

Yoga Instructor/SC 1 5

GRAND TOTAL 1 310

3.1 Performance Requirements

3.1.1 Contractors shall attend all meetings as directed per the government.

3.1.2 Contractors shall provide biographies on each coach/SC prior to event execution in a format provided by the government.

3.1.3 Contractors shall provide a brief description of each training session for the entire week prior to the day of arrival in the format the government provides.

3.1.4 Contractors shall provide guidance and instruction to athletes throughout the training and competition period during the period of performance to include, but not limited to, specialized individual instruction/training in support of the 2025 DoD Warrior Games, group training and assistance requirements for visually impaired athletes (i.e., serving as a guide, pilot, loader and/or assistant in the sport field of play, etc.).

3.1.5 Contractors shall have an understanding of the most current version of the 2025 DWG event Rules and Regulations provided by the government.

3.1.6 Contractors shall take athlete attendance and provide attendance rosters to government at beginning of each training session.

3.1.7 Contractors shall provide three-month training plans to be used at home by beginner, intermediate and advanced athletes in each sport discipline before departure from the event.

3.1.8 Contractors, as appropriate, shall provide Athlete Assessments on each athlete that competes in their sport to include qualitative (at least 2 to 3 sentences on athlete’s performance, coach/SC observations, and recommendations, etc.) as well as capturing quantifiable data results (i.e., recorded times, scores, measurements, etc.). Athlete Assessment templates will be provided by the government.

3.1.9 Athlete Classifier/SC: The contractor shall evaluate individual athletes to determine their classification categories for all sports IAW 2025 Warrior Games Rules & Classifications guide.

Contractor shall complete an individual Athlete Classification packet for all SOCOM athletes in every sport medically cleared to participate. Contractor will complete all Athlete Classification Packets prior to departing event. The Athlete Classifier shall hold a current position (or within 365 days of award) as one or more of the following: Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Sports Medical Doctor, or Kinesiologist. They shall provide information guides and tools to athletes as appropriate.

3.1.10 Shooting Operator/SC shall set-up and tear down air rifle/pistol shooting range with shooting targets/monitors and supporting equipment (i.e., printer, laptop with shooting software, TV monitors, etc.). Contractor shall run the air rifle/air pistol software for training and competitions.

3.1.11 Contractors shall assist with venues and equipment in areas such as, but not limited to, venue preparation, equipment distribution, venue set-up, the collection of equipment, inventory of equipment, movement of equipment and tear down, etc., if applicable.

3.1.12 Contractors shall label all equipment required to be shipped to event in June with painter’s tape marked “WG25” (materials provided by government).

3.1.13 Contractors shall check and verify all Government Furnished Equipment for training/competition is available for all athletes in their respective sports to include required adaptations for athlete use and notify government of any unavailable equipment within period of performance. Equipment shall be stored and secured at the training site location unless government dictates an alternate location(s). Equipment is government owned and shall be moved from storage location to the training site and back once event is completed per government guidance.

3.1.14 Contractors shall assist with maintenance of equipment while at event and maintain longevity of equipment while in their possession. Coaches/SC are to notify government of equipment that needs replaced due to safety concerns or lack of operation as soon as possible.

The contractors shall provide detailed information to include a link of the equipment that needs replaced to assist government in locating correct item(s).

3.1.15 Contractors shall provide an equipment assessment needs list identifying equipment maintenance needs for existing sporting equipment, replacement and need for additional equipment parts as well as assisting and identifying future sporting equipment needs and other supplies prior to departing event. The contractors shall provide detailed information to include a link of the equipment that needs replaced or is needed to assist government in locating correct item(s).

Coach/SC Biographies Prior to execution of event Electronically in MS Word Document

Equipment/Supply Needs/Maintenance List with Description

Last day of performance

Electronically in Excel

Identify Equipment to ship to sporting event in July

Last day of performance

Painter’s tape marked with

“WG25”

Athlete Attendance Rosters Within 15 minutes of start of each training session and, if needed, update at end of session should athlete(s) arrive after the 15-minute initial submission

Electronically in Excel Spreadsheet

Three Month Training Plans – Beg., Int., Adv.

Last day of performance

Electronically in MS Word Document or Excel Spreadsheet

Athlete Assessments Last day of performance

Electronically in Excel Spreadsheet

Athlete Classification Packets Prior to departure Electronically in Excel/ MS Word Document

After Action Report 5 business days post last day of coaches’/SC performance date

Electronically in MS Word Document

Table 3.2 – 2025 DoD Warrior Games Coaching/SC Requirements (Colorado Springs, CO) – 30 Coaches/SC

Type of Coach/Support

# of Events

Athletic Trainer I/SC 1 14

Athletic Trainer II/SC 1 14

Archery Coach - Recurve 1 14

Archery Coach - Compound 1 18 Cycling Coach - Upright 1 5 Cycling Coach - Trikes 1 5 Cycling Mechanic/SC 1 5 Field Coach (Seated) 1 5 Field Coach (Standing) 1 5 Indoor Rowing Coach 1 3 Logistic Support I/SC 1 17 Logistic Support II/SC 1 16 Medals Coach/SC 1 8 Media Support/SC 1 10 Powerlifting Coach I 1 4 Powerlifting Coach II 1 2 Shooting – Air Pistol Coach 1 14

Shooting – Air Rifle Coach 1 14 Sitting Volleyball Coach 1 5 Swimming Coach 1 3 Team Sport Mechanic/SC 1 18 Track Coach 1 4 Track - Racing Chair Coach 1 4 Wheelchair Basketball Coach 1 10 Wheelchair Rugby Coach 1 13 Sport Competition Support/SC 1 12

Therapist I/SC

Therapist II/SC

Therapist III/SC

Therapist IV/SC

GRAND TOTAL 1 298

3.2 Performance Requirements

3.2.1 Contractors shall attend all meetings as directed per the government.

3.2.2 Contractors shall provide biographies on each coach/SC prior to event execution in a format provided by the government.

3.2.3 Contractors shall provide guidance and instruction to athletes throughout the training and competition period during the period of performance to include, but not limited to, specialized individual instruction/training in support of the 2025 DoD Warrior Games, group training and assistance requirements for visually impaired athletes (i.e., serving as a guide, pilot, loader and/or assistant in the sport field of play, etc.).

3.2.4 Contractors shall have an understanding of the most current version of the 2025 DWG event Rules and Regulations provided by the government.

3.2.5 Contractors shall review 2025 Warrior Games competition schedules, as applicable, for accuracy of athlete names, events and classifications upon receipt from the government.

3.2.6 Contractors shall take athlete attendance and provide attendance rosters to government at beginning of each training session.

3.2.7 Contractors shall assist with venues and equipment in areas such as, but not limited to, venue preparation, equipment distribution, venue set-up, the collection of equipment, inventory of equipment, movement of equipment and tear down, etc., if applicable.

3.2.8 Media Specialist/SC shall provide video and photo support utilizing their personal video/photo equipment. Contractor shall complete media tasks such as short video montages, athlete, coach and administrator interviews, photographs and selected content from special events as requested within a relatively short period of time or within five days from the last day of performance. Contractor shall edit video and photo deliverables using personal editing software of choice. Contractor shall have basic knowledge of military adaptive sports community.

3.2.9 Contractors shall check and verify all Government Furnished Equipment for training/competition is available for all athletes in their respective sports to include required adaptations for athlete use and notify government of any unavailable equipment within period of performance. Equipment shall be stored and secured at the training site location unless government dictates an alternate location(s). Equipment is government owned and shall be moved from storage location to the training site and back once event is completed per government guidance.

3.2.10 Contractors shall assist with maintenance of equipment while at event and maintain longevity of equipment while in their possession. Coaches/SC are to notify government of equipment that needs replaced due to safety concerns or lack of operation as soon as possible.

The contractors shall provide detailed information to include a link of the equipment that needs replaced to assist government in locating correct item(s).

3.2.11 Contractors shall provide an equipment assessment needs list identifying equipment maintenance needs for existing sporting equipment, replacement and need for additional equipment parts as well as assisting and identifying future sporting equipment needs and other supplies prior to departing event. The contractors shall provide detailed information to include a link of the equipment that needs replaced or is needed to assist government in locating correct item(s).

Table 3.2.12 Deliverables and Due‐Dates

Deliverables Due Dates Format Coach/SC Biographies Prior to execution of event Electronically in MS Word Document

Equipment/Supply Needs/Maintenance List with Description

Last day of performance

Electronically in Excel

Athlete Attendance Rosters Within 15 minutes of start of each training session and, if needed, update at end of session should athlete(s) arrive after the 15-minute initial submission

Electronically in Excel Spreadsheet

Video Montages/ Interviews/Photos/Special Event Footage

Within 5 business days post last day of performance

.jpeg /.mp4

After Action Report 5 business days post last day of coaches’/SC performance date

Electronically in MS Word Document

4.0 Travel, Lodging and Meals at the following locations:

MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL (Tables - 3. 1) Colorado Springs, CO (Table 3.2)

Travel costs for each event will be in accordance with current Department of Defense Joint Federal Travel Regulation (DoD JFTR). The coaches/SC or the contract company will be responsible for their individual lodging and meal arrangements and the costs for lodging and meals should be reflected in the quote and subsequent invoice for services. Government will provide 14 days advance notice of confirmed dates of travel.

5.0 Government Furnished Property and Support

The Government will provide or coordinate suitable facilities to accommodate each event. Each participant will be responsible to provide individual personal protective equipment as required.

The USSOCOM Military Adaptive Sports Section will provide additional training and competition equipment and supplies as based on the needs of the individual athletes. MAS will assist the contractors in gaining approved access to the facilities where the event will be held, and to any other additional sites as needed