16-6_SOW.docx

38th RESCUE SQUADRON

STATEMENT OF WORK

for

MQT 16-6

Start date 22 September 2016

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE

GEORGIA

1.

2. SCOPE: This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the Contractor to provide instructional services/training for Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) and Pararescue (PJ) Mission Qualification Training. Services shall be provided in the continental United States (CONUS) at contractor identified locations during the period of performance.

2.1. BACKGROUND: The contractor shall provide support logistics, training areas and/or instructor expertise required to meet CRO and PJ Career Field Education and Training Plans (CFETPs) outlined in the CFETP 1T2XX (15 May 2008), 13DXA (1 Feb 2015), AFI 10-3502 Volume 1 currencies, and Tasks Conditions Standards (TCS).

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

3.1. Attachments.

3.1.1. MQT 16-5 and 6: Tasks, Conditions, Standards (TCS)

3.1.2. SOI (Syllabus of Instruction) for Ram Air Static Line/Double Bag Static Line (DBSL) upgrade

3.1.3. SOI for MFF NVD (night vision device) upgrade

4. REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. Contractor shall provide at a minimum:

4.1.1. All training identified in “MQT 16-5 and 6 TCS”

4.1.2. NVD upgrade IAW attached SOI.

4.1.3. Ram Air Static Line upgrade IAW attached SOI.

4.1.4. At the end of each block a FMP (Full Mission Profile) focusing on the skills trained during that block and proceeding blocks.

4.1.5. At the end of the course a capstone FMP.

4.1.6. Eight (8) live tissue aids that shall replicate traumatic injuries for use during medical training.

4.2. Training:

4.2.1. All training shall utilize the applicable requirements for each type of training, and the contractor shall provide instructor Staff/ SMEs (subject matter experts) to provide instruction to government personnel in the following areas:

4.2.2. An MQT course director who shall have operational JSOC experience and military contingency deployment experience within the last 12 years. Minimum instructor ratios (MIR) for each block shall be as specified below in the standards for each block.

4.2.3. Mission planning:

4.2.3.1. Mission planning block director must have JSOC planning experience at regional or numbered task force staff J3 level. Additional instructors must have JSOC planning at troop/flight lead level. MIR 1:12 during practical exercises.

4.2.4. Medical:

4.2.4.1. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Protocols. Instruct to most current TCCC protocols for Tactical Field Care and Tactical Evacuation Care.

4.2.4.2. Role Players. Provide costumed role players that have life-like injuries applied.

4.2.4.3. Block Director must be a prior Operator from the 24th STS w/ greater than 5 years’ JSOC experience and minimum 5 combat rotations in current middle-eastern conflict region utilizing T-CCC in real world conditions or be a board certified trauma surgeon w/ greater than 5 years documented in Special Operations medicine for a SOCOM unit.

4.2.4.4. Instructor to student ratio during medical (academic instruction) 1 to 12. Instructor to student ratio during medical (practical instruction) 1 to 6.

4.2.5. Rope/ Technical Rescue:

4.2.5.1. All climbing shall be performed in a natural environment.

4.2.5.2. Rope Systems. Construct and utilize mechanical advantages for raising or lowering loads within a rescue rope system IAW TCS and 3-3 GA.

4.2.5.3. Block Director must be AMGA certified in at least (1) discipline or prior Operator from the 24th STS w/ greater than 5 years’ JSOC experience and minimum 5 combat rotations in current middle eastern conflict region utilizing rope rescue/ hi-angle techniques in real world conditions. If Block Director is AMGA certified and not a prior operator, then Assistant Instructor must be a former 7 Level Pararescue operator w/ 5 combat rotations in current middle-eastern conflict region utilizing rope rescue/ hi-angle techniques in real world situations.

4.2.5.4. Instructor to student ratio during mountainous operations: 1 to 3

4.2.6. Maritime Recovery:

4.2.6.1. All maritime training shall be performed in a natural environment.

4.2.6.2. Accomplish all assigned CFETP’s according to the attached MQT16-5/6 TCS

4.2.6.3. Hull search and FAM must be on a vessel greater than 40’ ft. in length

4.2.6.4. Block Director shall be provided by the government, and shall be a certified Master Diver by the US Navy. Assistant Instructors provided by the contractor shall be prior Operator from the 24th STS w/ greater than 5 years’ JSOC experience and held dive supervisor status for greater than 5 years or prior SEAL operator at NSWDG w/ 5 years in SDV or 5 years as a Dive Supervisor.

4.2.6.5. Government to provide academic/ maintenance instruction on maritime recovery blocks

4.2.6.6. Contractor to provide meals and lodging for up to 1 GOV personnel (1 Dive Supervisor)

4.2.6.7. Instructor to student ratio during maritime recovery operations: 1 to 6 w/ a separate, GOV provided Dive Supervisor that is not to be counted in this ratio

4.2.7. Weapons Handling/ Small Unit Tactics:

4.2.7.1. Accomplish all assigned CFETP’s according to the attached MQT16-5/6 TCS

4.2.7.2. Tactical Movement. Move as a 6 to 12 man team from insertion point to recovery site and finally to extraction point utilizing appropriate formation. Maintain 360 degree security in all three dimensions while mitigating unexpected contact in all potential operating environments.

4.2.7.3. Immediate Action Drills (IADS). Respond to contact from various patrolling formations utilizing simulated and live fire drills for 360 degrees in all three dimensions.

4.2.7.4. Close Quarters Battle (CQB). Clear and secure a portion of a building large enough to provide cover and concealment for a Casualty Collection Point (CCP).

4.2.7.5. Proficiency Fire. Gain general proficiency with the entire Guardian Angel weapon inventory utilizing dry and live courses of fire up to the effective range of the M9/M4 IAW 3-3 GA.

4.2.7.6. Opposition Force (OPFOR). Provide OPFOR role players with simulated rounds.

4.2.7.7. Block Director must be a prior JSOC Operator w/ at least 10 years’ experience in JSOC and 5 combat rotations in the current middle-eastern conflict region. Block Director must have (at a minimum) held a troop level leadership position as Team Leader or Troop Sergeant Major/ Troop Chief. All AI’s must be prior JSOC operators or IPSC national level champions in either pistol or rifle disciplines at a sanctioned IPSC national level event. At least 1 instructor must have held an instructor position at either the OTC or Green Team training element for greater than 1 year in JSOC.

4.2.7.8. Contractor must produce a POI of 120 instructional/ contact hours of training broken into 80 hours of weapons handling and safety and 40 hours of SMUT.

4.2.7.9. Instructor to student ratio tactical operations: 1 to 6

4.2.8. Communications:

4.2.8.1. Government to furnish academic instruction of communications. Contractor to embed a minimum of 4 hours of communications training in real world scenarios/ FMP’s

4.2.8.2. Line of Sight (LOS). Utilize Guardian Angel radio systems to instruct encrypted LOS voice and data transmissions.

4.2.8.3. Over the Horizon (OTH). Utilize Guardian Angel radio systems to instruct encrypted OTH voice and data transmissions.

4.2.9. Fixed Wing Insertion:

4.2.9.1. All fixed wing insertions shall be closed to outside organizations during the duration of training.

4.2.9.2. Wind Tunnel. Provide wind tunnel instruction to hone freefall capability. Allow use of government provided military equipment to include training parachutes, rucksack, helmets, and night vision devices (NVDs). Ability to turn off lights for use with NVDs. Provide coaching on belly flight. Provide video recordings for post training debrief. Provide suits for tunnel flying.

4.2.9.3. Aircraft for jump operations. Provide aircraft capable of conducting static line jump operations with a minimum stick of 6 jumpers. IAW AFI 11-410. All Static line exits shall be from a rear ramp aircraft. Provide aircraft capable of conducting freefall jump operations with a minimum stick of 6 jumpers no higher than 12,999ft MSL. Contractor to provide a POI based on a minimum of 40 tach hours of FW support for jump operations during land jump/ canopy piloting phase. This tach hour requirement is in addition to required water jumps.

4.2.9.4. Contractor shall develop a POI (approved by GOV) that incorporates MFF and Canopy Piloting instruction utilizing wind tunnel, videos, power point, MFF simulator and other instructional techniques to improve canopy stack, wind indication, pattern establishment, and precision landing. Block of instruction must be no less than 80 contact hours of instruction demonstrating a safe/ progressive capability that contains no less than 44 total jumps for the course.

4.2.9.5. Drop Zones. Jumps shall be conducted on a DOD approved Drop Zone IAW AFI 13-217. Due to the advanced nature of the training, Drop Zones must be free of obstacles that pose imminent danger to jumpers (power lines/ trees/ hazards) within 200 meters of the targeted & ordinary point of impact.

4.2.9.6. Pilots. Provide FAA certified pilots that can conduct multi-lift day/night operations.

4.2.9.7. Due to the advanced nature of the course and for safety and continuity, Block Director must be a prior Joint Military Free Fall Basic Course (JMFFBC), Block Director, capable of integrating canopy piloting and MFF operations into a single syllabus approved by GOV. In addition, Block Director must have at least 5 years of JSOC operational experience.

4.2.9.8. Assistant Instructor(s) shall be prior JSOC Operators w/ a class D USPA license w/ greater than 5 years of operational experience in a JSOC unit and graduates of the JMFFBC or a civilian national level champion or recognized national/ world record holder in a canopy piloting discipline.

4.2.9.9. Contractor to provide meals and lodging for 3 assigned (2 JM’s/ 1 AFE) GOV personnel during all air operations training sorties.

4.2.9.10. Instructor to student ratio during jump operations: 1 to 3. This is in addition to Block Director and DZSO. This high number of instructor/ support personnel is to ensure GOV receives the most safe air ops POI for the advanced nature of the program.

4.3. Other Contractor Personnel:

4.3.1. The contractor shall ensure that employees have current and valid certifications/qualifications before starting work. The contractor shall maintain all certifications/qualifications throughout the life of the contract. (Note: For the purpose of this requirement, “certifications” shall differ from “qualifications”. An example of a position which requires a “certification” would be the need for a pilot to have the appropriate licensing documentation justifying his/her qualifications to pilot an aircraft. Contrast to that, an example of a “qualification” would consist of a member being qualified to a proficiency level within his/her respective field via the required formal training.)

4.3.2. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person could create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval IAW with DOD 5500.7-R Joint ethics Regulation (JER), Chapter 2. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities, paragraph 3.

4.3.3. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall or active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor’s ability to perform. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for non-performance under this contract.

4.3.4. Contract Deliverables. The contractor shall provide to the Government as a contract deliverables, an applicable license verification and a Hold Harmless Agreement IAW AFI 11-410 (see Appendix 1), for all individuals participating in training, diving, tactics and parachuting activities. Deliverables shall be submitted to a 23 CONS Contracting Officer any time there is a change in parachuting personnel or no less than annually.

4.4. Syllabus:

4.4.1. Contractor shall provide a finalized course syllabus to the government for GOV approval within two weeks of award.

4.4.2. Syllabus shall contain at a minimum:

4.4.3. Training schedule and plan of instruction for each block of training.

4.4.4. Requests for government furnished property, equipment and personnel. Including dates and requested quantities.

4.4.5. Emergency action plan for each training location.

4.4.6. All deviations from the syllabus must be approved by the government NLT 48 hours in advance.

4.5. Logistics:

4.5.1. Contractor shall provide:

4.5.2. Contract must show past performance of training GA or dedicated Special Operations rescue/ medical forces/ personnel in all phases of instruction within the last 2 years to ensure currency in course material to be instructed. If contractor is sub/ contracting or partnering with other training firms to meet a requirement, all subcontract or partner firms must be identified with proposal prior to contract deadline.

4.5.3. Contractor and/ or subcontractors must supply resumes of all applicable Course Director, Block directors and assistant instructors with proposal prior to contract deadline. Submitted resumes/ bios must match with the instructors that show up in the identified instructional roles during course. No substitutions will be allowed of personnel not identified prior to contracting deadline.

4.5.4. Lodging for students for the duration of the course and for government personnel directly supporting the course as approved in the syllabus.

4.5.5. Three meals a day for students and government instructors/personnel directly supporting the course as approved in the syllabus.

4.5.6. Due to government support/ oversight required for risk mitigation with non mission qualified PJs and CROs, all training shall be conducted within 200 miles of Moody, AFB. Due to lack of Mountainous training areas in the local region and high quantity drying towers, mountainous and dive operations blocks can be conducted no further than 350 miles from Moody, AFB to ensure no further than a singles days drive from Moody, AFB

4.5.7. All equipment, weapons, ammunition, and radios for roll players and contracted instructors.

4.5.8. Riggers.

4.5.8.1. Shall repack all MFF and Double Bag Static line/Ram Air Static line parachutes jumped by the students and government instructors/personnel during this course, to include main and reserve canopies after water jumps once properly dry and all canopies requiring repack per TOs and AFIs.

4.5.8.2. Enough riggers and packing space to ensure packing operations do not exceed 10 hours per day of training, unless predicted and approved in the syllabus.

4.5.8.3. All Riggers must be FAA Senior or Master certified riggers and provide credentials to the government AFE technician. They must also be familiar with packing GA SOV III and RA-1 MFF PRO pack, reserve and DBSL.

4.5.9. DZSO for jump operations, necessary radios and required DZ marking equipment. IAW AFI 13-217.

4.5.10. Contractor may be held liable for any damage to any GFP GFE due to contractor negligence.

4.6. Duration and size.

4.6.1. Class size shall be twelve (12) students.

4.6.2. MQT 16-6 course start date shall be between 15 and 30 September 16.

4.6.3. Each course shall not exceed 90 calendar days

4.6.4. Weekends and holidays are authorized for training but must be scheduled and approved in the syllabus.

5. Standards:

5.1. Training. The training line items and standards are identified in the attachment “MQT 16-5 & 6 TCS”.

5.2. Shall have personnel with a minimum of a Secret clearance to instruct classified line items. Form DD254 shall be utilized for duties related to handling encrypted radios, teaching current theater Special Instructions (SPINS), assisting intelligence officers in building mission products, etc., as required.

5.3. Closed Course. Ensure training is closed to outside organizations during the duration of instruction.

5.4. Full Mission Profiles. Ensure realistic scenarios are used to culminate part task training that include realistic role players, weapons encountered in theaters of conflict, pyrotechnics and realistic to the GA mission set.

5.5. Videographers. Provide videographers that record applicable training evolutions for debrief, at a minimum jump exits and landings. All video recorded during training shall become government property upon completion of training. All video recorded shall be provided in digital format.

5.6. Classroom. Provide classroom and audio/visual equipment needed for academics, mission planning, and debrief. Contractor shall provide CRO and PJ related equipment/ classroom specific equipment (i.e. projector, computer, etc.)

5.7. Storage. Provide secure weapons, munitions, and equipment storage space for all government property that will stay at the training sites. IAW DoDM 5100.76, AFI 31-101and AFI 31-101 ACCSUP. Weapons and ammunition storage facility must be inspected by DOD personnel or 38th RQS CATM’s personnel within 12 months of course start date.

5.8. Food. All food must be catered by a company that has been certified by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service with an A+ rating or equivalent military food safety inspection.

5.9. Lodging. All lodging must facilitate a safe environment with 1 bed per student. All lodging must be segregated from other groups and meet crew rest requirements w/ no more than 2 PJ’s/ CRO’s to a room. Lodging must have latrines and shower facilities in each individual room. Rooms provided must have linen service provided at a minimum of once per week.

5.10. Laundry facilities must be provided at a ratio of 1 washer/ dryer per 6 students. Cleaning/ detergents to be supplied by contractor.

5.11. All Jumps shall be conducted at a current and military approved drop zone from a currently approved aircraft on the “AMC Paratroop air carrier listing.”

5.12. Contractor must provide a “metrics based” tracking system to inform GA leadership of student performance during the course for each phase. This must be in a digital format providing phase, performance, progress and instructor feedback.

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INSTRUCTORS, EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY.

6.1. All government provided personnel, equipment and facilities listed below must be requested by the contractor in the approved MQT 16-5 & 6 syllabus.

6.2. The government shall provide:

6.2.1. Element leaders and Team leaders for FMPs.

6.2.2. Transportation to the course start location and transportation from the course end location for all students. Transportation to applicable block locations for government instructors and required government support. Government to provide GOV’s for students to utilize while in the course.

6.2.3. Military Jump Master for up to 3 weeks of jumping operations. IAW AFI 11-410 and AFI 11-410 ACCSUP.

6.2.4. Military dive supervisor for up to 5 days of diving operations. IAW AFI 10-3501 and US Navy Dive Manual.

6.2.5. Individual tactical kit for all students (PRO gear) to include tactical radios and NVDs. One training med ruck for each student, and med resupply for training purposes.

6.2.6. M4 and M9 or Glock 19 for each student and appropriate ammunition for students (ball and/or frangible). Two M203s or M320’s and practice rounds as required to meet applicable line items.

6.2.7. Red and green smoke grenades for the use of the students.

6.2.8. Simulated training rounds and necessary accessories for students’ weapons.

6.2.9. At the request of the contractor, the government may provide additional munitions for the students as requested in the approved syllabus.

6.2.10. Parachutes for students during land jumps, and shall repack the static line round parachutes jumped by the students.

6.2.11. Phantom O2 systems for student use during land jumps, including a 6 man console.

6.2.12. A qualified military AFE technician for up to 3 weeks of jumping operations to oversee civilian riggers packing MFF parachutes and Double Bag Static line/Ram Air Static Line parachutes IAW ACC parachute packing wavier. Packer to AFE ratio cannot exceed 3:1.

6.2.13. Up to 5 days of boat support capable of supporting parachute recovery and dive operations.

6.2.14. ARC(s) with sled(s) and two Combat Rubber Raiding Craft with Engines for up to 5 days of training.

6.2.15. Individual dive equipment for students, to include: buoyancy compensators, tanks, regulators, weights, and Mk 20 Full face masks.

6.2.16. Parachutes and equipment for students during water jumps, and shall repack the static line round parachutes jumped by the students.

6.2.17. One military member to direct and oversee washing and hanging of parachutes after water jumps.

6.2.18. Access to one parachute drying tower at: Moody AFB, NAS Pensacola, or Patrick AFB. Contractor shall provide transportation of equipment to tower guaranteeing thorough (triple rinse minimum) washing within 8 hrs of water jumps and hanging within 24 hours from Jump operations. If parachutes are not cared for per this guidance, IAW manufacturer tech data, contractor may be held liable for the cost of replacements.

7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

7.1. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure range property is sufficient in size/breadth to contain/prevent fired projectiles from traveling onto public accessible spaces.

7.2. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that personnel and the public are warned/prevented from easily accessing the range during course of fire.

7.3. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure instructors verify range is clear of personnel before allowing students to function their weapons.

7.4. Contractor shall be responsible for all effects caused by a student's weapons fire when student has acted in full faith as directed by the instructor and course instructions/guidelines provided.

7.5. Safety. Safety of all personnel and performance of work shall conform to the Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and FAA regulations.

7.6. Hazardous Material Identification. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of FAR 52.223-3--Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. The AF intent is to use environmentally safe non-hazardous waste (HW) products in performance of this contract. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required as specified in the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract) for any material designated by a Government technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls. The Contractor shall provide one (1) copy of the MSDS and a properly completed AF Form 3952, Chemical Hazardous Material Request/Authorization, for each requested chemical to the CO forwarded to HAZMART and Base Environmental Engineer (BEE) for review prior to any chemicals being brought onto Moody AFB. The AF Form 3952 shall clearly identify where the items are to be stored (bldg, room, locker number, etc). Spill Response. The government does not intend for the contractor to respond to a spill.

7.7. Emergency Medical Services. Emergency medical services and equipment shall be coordinated and provided by the contractor in case of actual emergency. Contracting Officer shall review emergency action plan and inform the contractor of any required improvements.

Appendix 1

RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND

AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE

I, ______________________________, hereby certify that I will be participating in training activities including parachuting, weapons, tactical, maritime, high angle and other high risk training conducted by or on behalf of the United States Air Force and/or using equipment and aircraft owned or leased by the United States Air Force for training activities at the following location(s):______________________________________.

I understand and agree that my participation in these training activities and/or the use of United States Air Force owned or leased equipment and aircraft for the listed training activities involves the risk of serious bodily injury, death, or damage to property. I fully understand and appreciate the following:

a. The risks associated with parachute activities include, but are not limited to: equipment malfunctions, collision with other participants, collision with trees, power lines, towers, buildings, fences, and other manmade and natural obstructions, impact with terrain/hard landing, drowning, aircraft crash/accident, and high winds or wind gusts.

b. The listed training activities may involve a substantial risk of serious injury, death, or damage to property as a result of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others including agents, contractors, officers, service members, and employees of the United States Air Force and the United States Government, the conditions of Government facilities and the natural environment, the known or unknown condition of any government-furnished equipment, and the inherent dangers of the listed training activities.

c. Parachute activities require me to be in overall good physical health and condition. Persons who are not in overall good physical health and condition should not participate in parachute activities. Participants in parachute activities should consult their physician before engaging in such activities to be certain they are qualified to do so. Anyone suffering from any injuries, conditions, ailments or pre-existing conditions that could affect their qualifications or jump status may not participate.

d. Tactical and weapons training requires the use of live and simulated training munitions which can cause grievous bodily harm or death.

e. Dive training is inherently dangerous and should only be accomplished by current and qualified divers. My dive certification level is_________________ through ______________________(organization).

I hereby declare that I am certified and qualified for the level and type of parachute activities in which I will be participating. [If applicable] My United States Parachute Association (USPA) license number is______________________.

In consideration for my participation in these parachute activities and/or use of Air Force owned or lease equipment and aircraft for parachute activities, I voluntarily, willingly, and knowingly ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS, known and unknown, in any way associated with these parachute activities.

Furthermore, I, for myself, my heirs, administrators and assigns, hereby RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the United States Air Force, the United States Government, and/or any of their officers, agents, or employees, acting officially or otherwise, from and against any claims, demands, actions, liens, rights, subrogated or contribution interests, debts, liabilities, judgments, costs, and attorney’s fees, arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicated upon my participation in these parachute activities and/or use of United States Air Force owned or leased equipment and aircraft for parachute activities, including any loss or damage to property or the personal injury or death of any person, including myself, which may occur as a result of my participation in these parachute activities, even where that loss, personal injury, or death is caused or contributed to, in any manner, by the United States Government.

I, for myself, my heirs, administrators and assigns, hereby covenant and agree that I will never institute, prosecute, or in any way aid in the institution of any demand, claim, or suit against the United States Government for any destruction, loss, or damage to property, personal injury or death which may occur as a result of my participation in these parachute activities and/or use of United States Air Force owned or leased equipment and aircraft.

This Release, Indemnification, Hold Harmless Agreement and Agreement Not to Sue shall be interpreted according to federal law. It is to be construed as broadly and inclusively as permitted by relevant federal law. If any portion of this document is held to be invalid, the balance shall continue in full force and effect. The term United States Government as used herein includes the United States Air Force, the United States Government, and/or any of their officers, agents, or employees, acting officially or otherwise.

PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

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