SOO Attch 02.pdf

Attch 02 20100305

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

for the

Tactical Combat Casualty Care Program

1.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Set for use by Special Operations Forces (SOF). It includes the requirements for performance, functionality, weight, and interoperability with SOF standard and non standard equipment, and various mobility platforms for air, ground, and sea movement. It also includes the requirements for kitting, delivery, training media development, maintenance support (field service rep training), and documentation such as Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRL’s). This will also outline Spiral Development requirements and continued product improvement/change requirements.

2.0 BACKGROUND: Special Operations Force Health Protection requires an TCCC capability to preserve the force and facilitate its reconstitution by reducing preventable battlefield deaths and minimizing effects from injuries. A means by which new techniques and technology can be rapidly transitioned to SOF combat forces supporting ongoing operations worldwide is critically needed. Treating and evacuating these casualties in austere and remote locations involving the establishment of fire superiority, and the casualties must often stay in the fight in support of that requirement. TCCC is the only set of guidelines that has been found suitable to address the SOF unique challenges of managing trauma on the battlefield.

3.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The USSOCOM TCCC program objectives are to:

3.1 Preserve the force and facilitate its reconstitution by reducing preventable battlefield deaths and minimizing effects from injuries.

3.2 Provide the SOF Medic with the right equipment, developed from the attached Performance Specification, at the right time to prevent death an aid in the recovery of SOF Battlefield trauma casualties.

3.1 PHASE I: Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) KIT PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION MODELS (PDMs)

3.1.1 The Prime Integrator(s) (PI) under contract will provide government purchased PDM’s for field testing and evaluation at multiple training sites (2) established around the country to expose the kit to environmental variables as well as different SOCOM populations and mobility platforms for assessment. Each kit will be evaluated against the Performance Specifications (attachment 1) using typical SOF mission scenarios. The determination of what kit to bring on the mission may follow these types of scenarios (these are examples, mission sets (6-8) will be developed to evaluate the whole Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) Set:

3.1.1.1 Example Mission 1. The mission is in an urban setting, in the very early hours of the morning, with very little civilian activity. The mission is one kilometer from the outskirts of town; therefore, a CASEVAC site on the outskirts of the town can be established. In order to travel inconspicuously, several civilian cars and trucks are commandeered. Anyone outside the SOF element is considered armed and dangerous. The environmental climate is hot. The mission consists of verifying the location of a munitions storage facility. The selection of CASEVAC modules is as follows: Since there is a possibility of a firefight and advanced munitions use on the part f the enemy combatants, the Extraction module (E-2) is utilized in cases of casualty entrapment under building debris, or entrapment under one of the transportation vehicles, in addition to signaling devices needed at the CASEVAC site (at which standard communications can be established with command); this module is placed on a vehicle to travel to the destination site. Several Transport Modules (T-1, 2, 3,6) are selected, though these are placed at the CASEVAC site in advance of the mission because employment of these items in the battle zone is difficult; others, such as T-5 are not necessary because the climate is warm and the estimated time of arrival back to the CASEVAC site is short. Lastly, the Sustainment Module (S-1) is selected to be placed at the CASEVAC site t provide additional control of life threatening blood loss.

3.1.1.2 Example Mission 2: The mission is located on a mountainous terrain that is densely forested and cold.

A CASEVAC site is 500 meters away, where the standard mobility ground platform is located. The use of air transport is not an option for removing casualties, even from the CASEVAC site. The mission consists of validating the location of an enemy bunker without being detected. The selection of CASEVAC Modules is as follows: Because slip and falls on sheer mountain drops are possible, the E-2 module is selected; the other two modules would not be required because air or water extraction do not apply. Since casualties need to be removed in a densely forested area, Mobility Module (M-1) is required because it contains the provisions to man carry casualties out of the area. Transport Modules T-1, 3, and 5 are selected; these modules were selected because trauma due to severe falls in a cold environment requires the monitoring of vital signs, providing oxygen in higher altitudes (if breathing becomes labored), and keeping the casualty warm. Lastly, the Sustainment Module (S-1) is selected to be placed at the CASEVAC site to provide additional control of life threatening blood loss and shock.

3.1.2 The PI will be required to have factory/training support assets on each site for the New Equipment Training of the CASEVAC Set (2 days). This will be the classroom portion of the evaluation where the operators get their first look at the equipment they will be employing over the next four days. Training will provide an overview of the entire Set and its capabilities followed by targeted training of new items and capabilities the operator/medic may be unfamiliar with. Example: The operators have never used an extrication cutting tool and will require hands on training prior to the evaluation.

3.1.3 The Integrator may stay in an observer role for the four days of field assessment to gain a better understanding of the operational environment and to recover and rebuild/reconstitute their respective kit in preparation of the next evolution.

Typical evaluation cycle will be as follows:

Day 1: Team arrives and inventories all equipment and accessories

Day 2: PI #1 New Equipment Training (instructors, 20 students)

Day 3: PI #1 New Equipment Training (instructors, 20 students)

Day 4: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 5: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 6: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 7: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 8: Paper assessment (Students) / PI#1 Departs site, PI #2 Arrives Site

Day 9: PI #2 New Equipment Training (instructors, 20 students)

Day 10: PI #2 New Equipment Training (instructors, 20 students)

Day 11: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 12: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 13: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 14: Program Management Office / Students conduct operational field testing

Day 6: Paper assessment (Students) PI#2 Departs Site, PI#3 Arrives Site

Repeat Integrator #3

Location: for planning purposes:

Location 1 Fort Bragg NC, Location 2 Fort Carson, CO

Time Frame: November 2010 – March 2011, testing will seperated by not less than 30 days.

3.1.4 Refurbishment of equipment kit is expected. Items after each test that are expended, exhausted, or damaged beyond repair will be re-ordered on the contract line item for kit refurbishment.

3.1.5 Equipment performance specification. During the evaluation phase if equipment fails to meet the required performance specification or breaks in normal or intended use it is the responsibility of the integrator to replace the item with a suitable one at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.6 Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) (CDRL A008). All spiral development during this phase of the evaluation will be thru the ECP process and must be approved by the Program Manager; the Contracting Officer will modify the contract accordingly. During the evaluation phase better tools or items are identified and added to the kit following Engineering Change Proposal guidelines.

3.1.67 Training plans will be developed by the PI to support this initial phase of procurement and approved by the PMO. Training documentation, manuals, VUG’s, and tabletops are developed during this phase of the contract for incorporation into the final revised proposal.

3.2 PHASE II: PRODUCTION

3.2.1 The PI awarded the production phase contract options, will be required to deliver the CASEVAC set as defined by the contents and clauses of this solicitation to include all changes of equipment identified during the evaluation phase and update all developed media.

3.2.1.1 The contractor will provide visible and IR signature reduction where applicable.

3.2.1.2 The contractor will continue to improved reliability and maintainability characteristics with emphasis on Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) and Mean Down Time of critical components.

3.2.1.3 The contractor will continue to spiral develop product moving the baseline kit from Threshold closer to Objective requirement collectively.

3.2.1.4 The contractor will achieve Configuration Control Board (CCB) approval of all modifications for the CASEVAC Set through the cognizant SOF System Program Offices (PM SSES/TCCC).

3.2.2 Training Media

Training media may be inclusive of but not limited to:

3.2.2.1 Training cards – able to fit into the pocket of each kit or pack with basic instructions on how to utilize the contents of each module.

3.2.2.1.2 Training manuals: to support full use and capabilities of the CASEVAC Set and directions for user care and maintenance.

3.2.2.1.4 DVD based training: one way instructional video to demonstrate the CASEVAC Set

3.2.2.2 Manpower Training

The PI will be responsible for providing factory training to a government representative on all equipment requiring depot level maintenance. The PI will also provide all unique tools and equipment required to conduct required maintenance and calibration. The PI will conduct annual training for the technician and or at any time a new item or procedure is introduced into the Set.

4.0 Data Deliverables

MSDS

Maintenance manuals Product data sheets Student guide Illustrated parts breakdown (Kit Drawings) Training video Recommended Spare Parts List for Spares Acquisition Integrated with Production (SAIP) ECP (class 1, class 2) Submissions Air Worthiness certifications Monthly cost and performance reports Provisioning Parts List Monthly Reports

Tactical Combat Casualty Care Program