Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

Performance Work Statement for

Combat Carbine/Pistol Training Services

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

1.1 Description of Service. This performance work statement (PWS) defines the efforts required to provide sustainment Combat Firearms Training (CFT) to Pararescuemen assigned to the 304th Rescue Squadron (304 RQS). Course of instruction shall include recent and relevant tactical firearms employment with unit assigned carbine rifle and pistol weapons. Course of instruction shall be performed on a live fire range. The course of instruction shall incorporate weapons handling skills needed in as hostile environment while emphasizing safety, awareness and surgical marksmanship skills relevant to Guardian Angel combat operations. Upon completion of the 3-day course of fire, participants shall have met all requirements necessary for combat mission ready currency IAW AFI 10-3502V1 para. 5.2.4.39.

1.2. Training Requirements

1.2.1. The objective of this training schedule is to provide realistic CFT for 40 pararescuemen and combat rescue officers. The training will be applicable to the current areas of operation and proven battlefield weapons employment. There will be a total of 3 training days (1-3 April 2016). Each day will end with debrief/lessons learned. All CFT will take place at a live fire range coordinated by the 304 RQS

1.2.2. Instructor to student ratio for this 3-day CFT shall not exceed 1:10.

1-3 APR 2016 for 40 personnel - 4 instructors

1.3. Minimum Contractor Requirements

1.3.1. The contractor must have experience and past performance instructing U.S. Military Special Operations units.

1.3.2. The contractor shall provide all targets and other consumable range training requirements, not to include ammunition.

1.3.3. The CFT will take place during a 3-day block. The course of instruction shall include (at a minimum) the following topics:

(1) Diagnostic evaluations with M4 and M9 weapons

(2) Sights, zeroing considerations and techniques

(3) External ballistics

(4) Individual kit and its set-up to include load out theories, weapon set-up, and gear placement

(5) Fundamentals of pistol/rifle marksmanship

(6) Reloads and malfunctions

(7) The draw

(8) Shooting positions

(9) Surgical marksmanship

(10) Multiple target engagements

(11) Transitions

(12) Shooting on the move

(13) Mounting weapons lights

(14) Target discrimination

(15) Target acquisition and engagement using white lights

(16) Shooting positions

(17) Situational awareness

(18) Proper use of covered positions and barricades

(19) Tactical scenarios / shooting under stress

(20) Offensive mindset and training methodology

1.4. Instructor Minimum Qualification Requirements

1.4.1. Instructors must be experienced in military special operations as well as have extensive knowledge and recent, relevant experience in the application of these skills in operational environments.

1.4.2. Instructors shall have a background of U.S. Army Special Forces or U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta with direct combat experience and leadership experience in the U.S. military Special Operations community.

1.4.3. Instructors shall have a minimum of 10 years of service in U.S. Military Special operations as well as a minimum of 18 months cumulative combat deployments each.

1.5. Deliverables

1.5.1. The proposed curriculum of instruction will be provided with the contractor’s proposal.

1.5.3. After Action Report. A comprehensive after action report of attending personnel’s performance and a summary report of all activities/training shall be submitted to the 304 RQS Point of Contact (POC) and the Contracting Officer in electronic format no later than 30 days after the last class date for each individual class. A brief description of the CMT activity and a brief description of the contractor’s involvement will be included. Payment will be rendered after satisfactory receipt of the after action report.

2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. Licenses and Permits. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, obtain any necessary licenses and permits, and comply with any Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to the PWS. The contractor shall provide proof of such applicable licenses and permits upon submittal of their proposal and at any time on request by the Government. The contractor shall submit any applicable certifications and proof of accreditation with their proposal.

2.2. Contractor Personnel

2.2.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall designate a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The contractor shall submit the written name and telephone number of the contract manager and an alternate(s), who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, to the Contracting Officer upon contract award. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract and have contract authority to provide the services and obligate the contractor.

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

2.2.3. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the US Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not 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 according to Department of Defense (DoD) Regulation 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER). 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 in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

2.2.4. Organizational Conflict of Interest. If the contractor provides an agency with support in preparing for and/or conducting acquisitions under this contract, the agency may require that the contractor sign an organizational conflict of interest statement in which the contractor (and any subcontractors or teaming partners) agree not to submit any proposal or provide any support to any firm which is submitting (as prime or subcontractor) any proposal for any solicitation resulting from the work under this contract. The agency and contractor shall strive to identify and report situations in which an organizational conflict may result. All potential conflict of interest situations shall be handled in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5.

2.2.5. Applicable Documents and References. The contractor shall insure compliance with the following:

(1) Laws or regulations applicable to the states and U.S. territories that govern the use of subject CFT activity.

2.3. Place of Performance. 304 RQS is responsible to coordinate the use of adequate facilities to complete all training objectives. The Government will provide transportation, lodging and meals for students attending each 3-day course during the period of performance.

2.3.1. Period of Performance. The period of performance is 1-3 April 2016 for 40 personnel.

2.4. Privacy and Security

2.4.1. Privacy Act. Work on this project requires that personnel have access to Privacy Act Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

2.4.2. Security. Work on this project requires all personnel having access, knowledge and/or involvement complete Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Personnel shall adhere to the provisions against sensitive information and/or information that effects national security under 18 U.S.C., Sec 1905 ("Trade Secrets Act") and 5 U.S.C. Sections s 552(b)(1) and (b)(4), which prohibit the release of sensitive information trade and national security information, in addition to the provisions under Executive Orders 13526 and 12356 ("National Security Information)

2.4.3. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

2.4.4. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor employees, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

2.5. Safety. The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and safety regulations.

Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor, and the government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities. The contractor shall provide contractor employees with all necessary/required personal protective equipment.

2.6. 304th Rescue Squadron POC. The name and phone number of the 304 RQS POC will be provided to the contractor upon contract award.