Revised PWS_1-1SFG_COUNTERTERRORISM DRIVING_APR2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT

COUNTER-TERRORISM MOBILITY

March 20, 2025

COMMANDER’S INTERDICTION FORCE (CIF)

CHARLIE COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 1ST SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE)

TORII STATION, OKINAWA, JAPAN

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT COUNTER-TERRORISM MOBILITY

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

COUNTER-TERRORISM DRIVING COURSE

PERIOD: 07 APRIL 2025 to 11 APRIL 2025

1.0 OBJECTIVE. The objective of this requirement is to obtain Contractor training support for the INDOPACOM Commander’s Interdiction Force (CIF) as a pre-mission training event to support Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) operational lines of effort. To meet these requirements, the members of the INDOPACOM CIF must ensure its assaulters maintain capabilities to maneuver while utilizing different non-standard vehicle platforms through various terrain conditions that cannot be replicated in Okinawa, Japan. This instruction provides the CIF ODAs invaluable skillsets to support the POTUS/VPOTUS security augmentation missions for DoD U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Counter Assault Teams (CAT) during motorcade operations, to support INDOPACOM’s contingency plans and objectives.

2.0 SCOPE. The scope of this requirement is limited to performing and accomplishing the tasks as identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The location of Moyock, North Carolina is where most of the training will take place. This is a fixed location due to sustainment constraints imposed on the ammunition supply points from Fort Bragg, North Carolina for OCONUS based units. The training must consist of tactical driving training, including sedans and high center gravity vehicles, motorcade/convoy training, emergency actions, field expedient repairs, off-road driving, vehicle close quarter battle, and bailout drills. The Contractor should be prepared to train twelve (12) trainees as outlined in the description below from 07-11 April 2025 in the vicinity of Moyock, NC. The Contractor shall work closely with the designated Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to ensure all aspects of the COI logistics and instruction meet C/1-1 SFG (A)'s requirements.

3.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The place of performance for this contract must be in the vicinity of Moyock, North Carolina, USA.

4.0 POINTS OF CONTACT (POC).

Primary POC:

CW2 JEREL Q. ABAS

SFOD-A 1133

DETACHMENT CDR

Email: jerel.abas@socom.mil

Alternate POC:

CW2 SHAWN M. GREGORY

1-1 SFG (A)

BATTALION S4

Email: shawn.m.gregory.mil@socom.mil

5.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure that the requirements of both parties are met. This includes providing labor, equipment, and materials, as well as training aids and management of supplies and services.

The Contractor will supply instructors and students for firearms, ammunition, driving, and night differential training, a lead mechanic, and consumable vehicles for tactical training. The Contractor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the training, including scheduling, logistics, and safety, to ensure a safe and effective training environment.

mailto:jerel.abas@socom.mil mailto:shawn.m.gregory.mil@socom.mil

The Contractor shall also provide lodging facilities that can accommodate all 12 students for the duration of the course, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment for the students to focus on their training. The lodging facilities shall be available for the entire duration of the course, from 07 – 11 APR 2025.

REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PARTICIPANTS SUPPORT

5.1 Course Agenda and Packing List

Description: The Contractor shall provide a detailed course agenda, including the specific topics and skills over a period of five days, with each day focusing on a specific set of skills and topics, as well as the equipment and facilities to be used. The course agenda must include sedans and night drive training, high center gravity and manual vehicle training, driving beyond normal limits, and vehicle CQB and survivability drills. The Contractor shall provide a training calendar to the participants no later than 30-days prior to the execution of training. The contactor will provide updates to the training calendar to the contract point of contact no later than 7 days prior to training execution. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide at least eight hours of instruction per day, which represents a full 1-1 SFG (A) standard workday. No less than 7 days the contactor should provide a packing list for the students to prepare prior to student’s Commercial Air departure from home station from Okinawa, Japan to Moyock, North Carolina.

After contract agreement, course dates or times may be adjusted upon agreement between the Government and the Contractor. Recommended training should be covered to meet the unit’s objectives be broken down by the following suggested topics:

(a) Sedans / Night Driving Description: The Contractor shall provide training that covers the fundamentals of driving emergency response, driving beyond normal limits, and city and urban congested traffic driving in sedans. This training will include classroom and practical exercises on ABS and NON-ABS sedans, focusing on straight line braking drills, turning and braking drills, braking and turning drills, slalom, multiple avoidance driving drills, instinctive response drills with surprise, skid control on skid pad, and off-road recovery. Additionally, the training must cover high-speed driving techniques, minimum visual distance considerations, whole road concepts, restricted lane concepts, cornering techniques, braking zones, setting up for the corner, turning and braking entering the corner, getting the vehicle pointed and balanced, and exiting the corner under control. The Contractor must also provide training on city and urban congested traffic driving, including unknown or uncertain "Rules of the Road" and driving in proximity and constant movement. The day will conclude with a night drive using night vision goggles (NVG).

The Contractor must establish a baseline for the training audience and verify the competency of the personnel being trained, providing training and visual aids to support the instruction. The Contractor is recommended to reference relevant doctrine or military guides to verify any uncertainties, and each period of instruction must have gates for the trainees to pass before advancing.

(b) HCG / Manual Vehicles Description: The Contractor shall provide training that covers driving emergency response for High Center Gravity (HCG) and manual vehicles. This training will include a classroom and practical exercise, focusing on rollover extrication, straight line braking drills, turning and braking drills, braking and turning drills, slalom, multiple avoidance driving drills, and skid control on a skid pad. The training must utilize a Rollover Extrication Trainer (RET) to simulate real-world scenarios. The Contractor must establish a baseline for the training audience and verify the competency of the personnel being trained, providing training and visual aids to support the instruction. Each period of instruction must have gates for the trainees to pass before advancing.

(c) Evasive Actions Description: The Contractor shall provide training that covers evasive actions, including a briefing and practical exercise. This training will include ramming through barricades, reversing out, Y Turns, pursuit interdiction techniques (PIT), driver down drills, countering the drive-by threat, attack recognition, and convoy/single vehicle operations. The training must also include single or multi-car mock attack and evasive response scenarios. The Contractor must provide training and visual aids to support the instruction, and each period of instruction must have gates for the trainees to pass before advancing. The training must focus on developing the skills necessary to respond to and evade potential threats.

(d) Field Expedient Repairs / Off-Road Description: The Contractor shall provide training that covers field expedient repairs and off-road driving. This training will include a classroom and practical exercise on in-field fixes and unconventional engineering, focusing on topics such as flat tires, drive shaft repairs, power steering loss, brake loss, and gear loss. The training must also cover off-road driving techniques, including obstacles, convoy trail rides, and unimproved road driving. The Contractor must provide training and visual aids to support the instruction, and each period of instruction must have gates for the trainees to pass before advancing. The training must focus on developing the skills necessary to repair and maintain vehicles in the field and to navigate challenging off-road terrain.

(e) Vehicle CQB / Survivability Drills Description: The Contractor shall provide training that covers vehicle close quarter battle (CQB) and survivability drills. This training will include warm-up drills, ballistics training (shooting into and out of vehicles), and other vehicle CQB/survivability drills. The training must focus on developing the skills necessary to respond to and survive potential threats while in or around vehicles. The Contractor must provide training and visual aids to support the instruction, and each period of instruction must have gates for the trainees to pass before advancing. The training must culminate in a comprehensive exercise that simulates real-world scenarios, requiring trainees to apply the skills learned throughout the course.

5.2 Training Facilities

Description: The Contractor shall provide training facilities that are suitable for the conduct of the counterterrorism driving training course. This will include a variety of roads and terrain, such as paved and unpaved roads, hills, and off-road areas, to simulate the types of environments that students may encounter in real-world operations. The facilities shall also include areas for vehicle CQB and survivability drills, as well as a skid pad and other specialized training areas.

(a) Facilities Description: The Contractor shall provide facilities that meet the specific needs of the course, including a classroom for instructional briefings and a variety of outdoor training areas. The facilities shall be safe and well-maintained, with adequate parking and storage for vehicles and equipment. The Contractor shall also provide access to medical facilities and emergency services, in the event of an accident or injury.

5.3 Secure Storage

Description: The Contractor shall provide secure storage for all equipment and vehicles used in the course, including firearms and ammunition. The storage area shall be locked and alarmed, with access restricted to authorized personnel only. The Contractor shall also provide a system for tracking and accounting for all equipment and vehicles, to ensure that they are properly maintained and secured. Storage will be accessible to every student and will be available within 24-hour notice between contractor and contract point of contact.

5.4 On-Site Lodging/Accommodations

Description: The Contractor shall provide lodging accommodations for all 12 students throughout the entire execution of the Counterterrorism Driving Course, from 07 – 11 APR 2025.

The lodging accommodations shall be located on the Training Center facility area, which is a non-military installation, and shall be available for the exclusive use of the students enrolled in the course. The Contractor shall ensure that the lodging accommodations are safe, secure, and comfortable, and that they meet the needs of the students for the duration of the course. The lodging accommodations shall include, at a minimum, private sleeping quarters, bathroom facilities, and access to food and beverage services. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the lodging accommodations, including provision of linens and other essential items.

5.5 Weapons and Ammunition

Description: The Contractor must provide weapons and ammunition to all 12 students for the duration of the Counterterrorism Driving Course. The following weapons and ammunition are required:

• 12 x M4 Carbines for student use

• 12 x 9mm Pistols (Glock 17/19) for student use

• 4050 rounds of 9mm 115grain FMJ (Ball) ammunition for student use

• 6000 rounds of 5.56 Sem-Ap (Green Tip) ammunition for student use

The Contractor shall ensure that all weapons and ammunition are in good working condition and meet the necessary safety standards. The weapons and ammunition shall be provided to the students at the beginning of the course and shall be available for their use throughout the duration of the training. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the storage and maintenance of the weapons and ammunition, as well as ensuring that they are handled and used safely by the students.

5.6 Teaching Materials

Description: The Contractor shall provide all necessary teaching materials and aids, including instructional briefings, handouts, and visual aids. The Contractor shall also provide students with access to a variety of reference materials and resources, including textbooks, manuals, and online resources. The teaching materials shall be relevant and up-to-date and shall reflect the latest techniques and best practices in counterterrorism driving.

(a) Vehicles and Safety Aids Description: The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and safety aids necessary for the conduct of the course, including sedans, high center gravity vehicles, and specialty vehicles. The vehicles shall be well-maintained and in good working condition, with all necessary safety features and equipment. The Contractor shall also provide safety aids, such as helmets, seatbelts, and fire extinguishers, to ensure the safety of students and instructors. The

Contractor will be responsible for the maintenance, fuel, and all other vehicle consumables during the duration of the course.

5.7 Items Required from Participants

Description: The Contractor shall provide a list of items that participants are required to bring to the training course, as the Contractor cannot provide them within a reasonable lead time. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Personal firearms and ammunition

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Rain/Weather Gear

• Subsistence/Food (if not provided by the Contractor)

• Transportation/Vehicles (if not provided by the Contractor)

(a) Medical Liability Description: The Vendor nor the Contractor is responsible for providing medical insurance and automobile liability insurance. It is expected that all attendees will sign a liability release form upon arrival. The Contractor will have an onsite EMT qualified designee on site during all training events. Participants are required to provide their own medical insurance and are responsible for any medical expenses incurred during the training course.

5.7 Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

Description: The Contractor and the Client agree to maintain the confidentiality of all information and data exchanged during this contract. The Contractor shall not disclose any confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Client. This restriction does not limit the Client’s right to use the information and data provided by the Contractor for the purpose of evaluating this proposal.

(a) Proprietary Information Description: The Contractor retains all rights to any proprietary information, including but not limited to, training methods, materials, and equipment. The Client shall not use or disclose any proprietary information without the prior written consent of the Contractor. The Client shall return all proprietary information to the Contractor upon completion of the training course.

6.0 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND STUDENTS. The Contractor and its personnel shall always maintain a professional relationship with the students, adhering to the rules and regulations of the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining high personal standards of knowledge, demonstrating professional competence, and conforming to standards of integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, student fraternization, safety, and security.

6.1 Conduct of 1-1SFG(A) Members

Description: C/1-1 SFG (A) members whose conduct is not professional shall be cautioned and counseled in the presence of the TPOC. If the inappropriate behavior continues, the 1-1 SFG

(A) person shall be referred by the Contractor to their respective Commander for further disciplinary action. In the event of formal military action against students under their tutelage, the Contractor and the personnel may be requested to provide written statements to or appear in person as a witness in a student's non-judicial punishment or court martial proceedings. Such statements or appearances may be directly related to charges or may provide information for use in determining appropriate punishment. The Contractor shall report any disciplinary problem

(e.g., fraternization, sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.) between Contractor employees and C/1-1 SFG (A) or other military staff to the TPOC. The Government shall investigate the validity of the complaint and provide a recommendation to the appropriate military department for action. The Contractor and the personnel shall cooperate with all investigations and assist Government personnel until the investigation is complete.

6.2 Reporting of Disciplinary Problems Description

Description: The Contractor shall report any disciplinary problems, including fraternization, sexual harassment, or discrimination, between Contractor employees and 1-1 SFG(A) or other military staff to the TPOC. The Government shall investigate the complaint and provide a recommendation to the appropriate military department for action. The Contractor shall cooperate with all investigations and assist Government personnel until the investigation is complete.

7.0 STIPULATING CONDITIONS. All non-outlined expensive shall be captured immediately and reported with any reference material/supporting documentation.

7.1 Contractor Incurred Expenses

Description: Description: All expenses incurred by the Contractor and employees while executing the COI, to include, but not limited to travel expenses (taxi, plane, rental vehicle, fuel, public transportation, and parking), lodging, dining., Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to procure. All compensation for these expenses will be the responsibility of the Contractor and thus considered as included in provided pricing quote.

7.2 Non-Personal Service Statement

Description: Contractor personnel performing services under this contract will be controlled, directed, and always supervised by management personnel of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in this PWS. The Contractor employees will perform many of their duties, independent of, and without the supervision of any Government official. However, due to the potential sensitivity of the training, a government representative may provide direction and/or guidance within the execution of the training. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor personnel creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

7.3 Audit and Review Description

Description: The Government reserves the right to audit and review all expense reports and supporting documentation submitted by the Contractor. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with any audit or review, providing access to all relevant records and personnel as required.

8.0 SECURITY. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the training environment is safe and secure, allowing trainees to feel at ease and focus on their training.

8.1 Privacy Act Compliances

Description: The Contractor may be in contact with data and information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (Title 5 of the U.S. Code Section 552a). The Contractor shall ensure that its employees assigned to this effort understand adhere to the requirements of the Privacy Act and to DoD regulations that implement the Privacy Act. The Contractor shall identify and safeguard data, information and reports accordingly. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel assigned to the contract are trained on properly identifying and handling data and information subject to the Privacy Act prior to commencing work. The Contractor will safeguard any C/1-1 SFG (A) student names, personally identifiable information, or personal contact information obtained during the COI and not divulge them without C/1-1 SFG (A) or student permission.

The Contractor must comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (Title 5 of the U.S. Code Section 552a) and relevant DoD regulations when handling sensitive information, including personally identifiable information (PII) of C/1-1 SFG(A) students. This includes:

• Identifying and safeguarding sensitive data and information

• Training Contractor personnel on proper handling and identification of sensitive information

• Obtaining permission from C/1-1 SFG(A) or students before divulging their names, PII, or personal contact information

• Adhering to DoD regulations and the Privacy Act when collecting, storing, and transmitting sensitive information

The Contractor must ensure that all personnel assigned to the contract understand and adhere to these requirements to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

8.2 Confidentiality Agreement

Description: The Contractor and its personnel must enter into a confidentiality agreement to protect sensitive information discussed during the Contract Opportunity Identification (COI). The Contractor is not allowed to publicize testimonials using the C/1-1 SFG(A)'s name or members of its command.

9.0 GOVERNMENT OBSERVATIONS: Overview on who can observe training.

9.1 Contract Observations

Description: Description: Government personnel, other than contracting officers (KOs) and quality assurance personnel (QAPs), may from time to time, with KO coordination, observe the Contractor operations. However, these personnel may not interfere with the Contractor performance or make any changes to the contract.

9.2 Unit Observations

Description: In addition to the primary twelve (12) students, other unit members (military and GS, but not contractors) can observe the instruction and scenarios. These additional observers will not participate in simulation scenarios, and the government is responsible for ensuring they do not interfere with the course instruction.

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE. This section provides an overview of how observations will be used to make changes to the contract.

10.1 Change of Contract

Description: Any changes to the contract's scope, prices, terms, or conditions must be referred to the Contracting Officer (KO).

10.2 KO Review

Description: The services to be performed by the Contractor during the period of this contract shall always and places be subject to review by the KO or authorized representative(s).

11.0 KO’S REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR AUTHORITY. This section outlines the KO's responsibilities and authority in the contract process.

11.1 Terms of Appointment

Description: No oral statements of any person, whomsoever, will in any manner or degree modify, or otherwise affect the terms and conditions of this contract. The KO shall be the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority shall remain solely with the Contracting Officer.

12.0 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR). Overview of the Contractor manpower reporting (CMR) is a requirement for Contractor s who provide services for or on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Army to report the number and cost of Contractor employees and subcontractor s using a secure data collection site.

12.1 Army Manpower Reporting

Description: The Contractor shall input in Army Manpower Reporting Website as indicated. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor will report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://Contractor manpower.army.pentagon.mil or https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: (1) the Contracting Office, and KO; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractor s); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractor s); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractor s); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractor s perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in and overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance does not exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

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