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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

MARSOC (G7), RAVEN MISSION REHEARSAL EXERCISE (MRX) PROGRAM

1. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION REQUIRING SUPPORT The Government, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) requires Contractor support for its efforts to conduct the RAVEN series Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) Program. MARSOC G7, specifically the Exercise Branch (EB); develops, coordinates and executes the Component RAVEN series MRX Program in order to certify MARSOC forces for operational deployment. The key tasks for the MARSOC G7 EB certification process within the execution of the MARSOC Raven MRX program include:

1.1 Overall management, planning, support, and execution of the MARSOC MRX.

1.2 Coordinate participation of MARSOC, Joint, Service, and Interagency units, and other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the MRX exercise.

1.3 Execute staff cognizance for MARSOC doctrine development.

1.4 Observe, train and assess exercise forces during performance and execution of MRX.

1.5 Collect data against training standards and assess achievement of those standards.

1.6 Incorporate Facilitated After Action Reviews (FAAR) and lessons learned to identify Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), and promulgate best practices into the MRX.

1.7 Establish feedback process which translates FAARs, lessons learned and TTPs into best practices; which in turn generate requirements, refined doctrine and improved capabilities.

1.8 Develop an academic capability as part of RAVEN series mission rehearsal exercises.

2. TASK PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

2.1 The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) G7 requires contracted support for exercise design, development and management, scenario construction and tailored training support for the RAVEN series MRX program. MARSOC has a requirement to conduct precise and effective special operations that are fully coordinated and synchronized among all components of USSOCOM and key interagency organizations, and an ongoing imperative to swiftly evaluate emerging TTPs, and subsequently integrate proven methodologies. MARSOC is responsible for planning and managing an exercise program involving participation from MARSOC Special Operations Battalions (MSOB), MARSOC Companies (MSOC) and MARSOC Teams (MSOT). The MSOCs are comprised of MARSOC operators with a variety of skill levels and a diverse collection of enablers that will be engaged in the full spectrum of Joint Special Operations. The RAVEN MRX program is designed to exercise, evaluate and certify the MSOCs in the collective tasks needed to conduct Special Operations during Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). MARSOC trains and certifies the MSOCs of 1st, 2d, and 3d MSOBs for worldwide deployment in support of USSOCOM missions. This requires individual and unit level training in the Core/Core-Plus Tasks and Core Capabilities required of a certified MSOC/MSOT. MARSOC requires "train the trainer" support, individual training packages, exercise planning, and exercise control group support to facilitate its ability to train, exercise and certify the MSOC/MSOTs properly. The intent of this SOO is to provide MARSOC with recurring exercise support for the period of performance described below in order to build training expertise, institutional knowledge in education methodologies, and to provide continuity to the MRX program.

2.2 The RAVEN MRX is typically executed four times per calendar year with the actual exercise executed in a 14-day period, and is normally conducted at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, CA or Fort Polk, LA. Locations and frequencies are subject to change. If the MRX (or portions of the scenario) is executed aboard a USMC installation (e.g., Twentynine Palms, CA), then the Contractor shall coordinate closely with the G7 COR and PM TRASYS for Marine Corps provided Role Player support, as mandated by Marine Corps policy. The requirements contained within this SOO represent one Raven Series MRX with one MSOC comprised of 4 MSOTs.

2.3 The general requirements of this SOW are listed below:

2.4 The Simulated-Realistic Village setting package: requirements for a simulated-realistic village setting include Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) personnel, Aggressors, and High Value Target (HVT) individuals and simulation support equipment (SSE) to create a realistic village setting, to support a Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Assess, Disseminate (F3EAD) targeting environment.

2.5 The Host Nation Special Operations Force / Foreign Internal Defense (HNSOF/FID) Force package: requirements for simulated coalition partner nation force and simulation support equipment (SSE) to simulate a combined MSOC and Host Nation (HN) Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations and to create a Foreign Internal Defense (FID) operational environment.

2.6 The Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance (ISR) package: requirements exist for Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance platforms to simulate theater level manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to replicate a realistic live ISR fused collection management (requirements and operations) environment.

2.7 The Advanced Medical Training (AMT) package: requirements include medical support and training per USSOCOM Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and AMT guidelines and unit training objectives to provide patient models for use as casualties during the Raven MRX tactical training exercises. Training will collectively reinforce, exercise, and sustain those perishable skills taught at the Basic Lifesaver Course and the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Training will integrate the Tactical Field Care with advanced procedures performed by the 8427/8403 Navy Enlistment Classification (NEC) skill sets.

2.8 The Counter-Intelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) package: requirements include providing a realistic CI/HUMINT network environment and require Role Players to provide specific scenario-based intelligence as well as provide feedback on the conduct and performance of CI/HUMINT operations. CI/HUMINT SMEs additionally provide experience-based input on advanced TTP's to enhance each opportunity for CI/HUMINT planning and execution.

2.9 The Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) package: requirements exist for SIGINT Role Players to act as both civilian and enemy personnel who pass specific information across multiple types of communication devices to replicate the current informational and signals environment. Personnel required include; Signals Intelligence Analyst, Signals Intelligence Role Players/Aggressors and Signals Intelligence Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

2.10 The Village Stability Operations (VSO) package: requirements include the manning of an Effect Cell comprised of SME’s who will plan, influence and replicate the village harmonics found in theater. Three United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) District Stability Framework (DSF) certified stability operations Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are required. The three USAID DSF certified stability operations SMEs shall be Level 2 senior trainers. Additional agency SME’s are required and shall be former members of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United States Agricultural Group (USAG), and Department of State (DoS), who have recent experience in their respective agencies. A requirement exists for a Tribal Dynamics SME, who shall have several years of experience working in the Western Afghanistan providences. This SME shall have recent experience of the issues related to the villages and tribes in that region. The SME shall also have firsthand experience in engaging these people and understand the village harmonics in Western Afghanistan. The SMEs must be capable of formal and informal instruction and possess a thorough understanding of the U.S. military. SMEs shall provide scripting input on Pashtun dynamics and guide exercise participants and units on these issues. SMEs shall shape and oversee or influence events in the village and provide recommendations on how to negate negative issues and reinforce positive events. Prior to the MRX, formal training by the SMEs may be required for the MARSOC personnel who will attend the exercise. Lastly, inclusion of bazaars/shops/fruit stands and livestock are required to enhance the villages’ settings and provide a realistic environment for VSO operations.

2.11 The Negotiations Team package: requirements exist for SMEs who are educated and experienced in cultural matters, humanistic needs, and negotiations tactics. These SMEs shall teach, advise and train MARSOC personnel in the art of persuasion negotiating to a position favorable to the Team Members. These SMEs will interact, observe and coach Team Members in an austere, field or classroom environment.

2.12 The Vehicle Support package: requirements include support to Government and Military personnel with vehicle support for the RAVEN MRX. Trucks and SUVs with 4x4 capability, compact and mid-sized cars and vans are needed to transport personnel from the ingress airport to the MRX location. Additional styles and quantities of vehicles may be required based on each MRX requirements. These vehicles move personnel and equipment around the MRX site and return the same personnel to the egress airport.

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Simulated-Realistic Village Setting. The Contractor shall provide a simulated-realistic village setting to include Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) personnel, Aggressors, and High Value Target (HVT) individuals and simulation support equipment to create a realistic village setting, to support a Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Assess, Disseminate (F3EAD) targeting environment. The numbers of personnel below are general and do change given the Role Player support at the training location, and training requirements and guidance issued by Commander, MARSOC. The requirements represent one RAVEN Series MRX.

3.1.1 One Role Player Lead Coordinator to participate in pre-exercise/in-progress meetings at the Exercise Control Center (EXCON) and coordinate all simulated-realistic village Role Players, special effects/pyrotechnics, prop vehicles, and moulage support.

3.1.2 Three Role Player Coordinators shall be responsible for coordinating the simulated-realistic village design, set up/setting to include; the simulated village KLE personnel, Aggressors, HVT individuals, pyrotechnic/special effects, combat wounds and prop vehicles to test the mind set and mettle of the MSOC Marines.

3.1.3 One hundred and seventeen CAT I personnel to serve as village KLE Role Players and Aggressors. Personnel must be of Afghan descent, and speak Pashtu or other languages and dialects as required to facilitate the training of the target audience. The Contractor shall provide one hundred and eleven (111) males and six (6) females within the 18 – 55 years old range. The six females will be serving in various roles throughout the specified time period.

3.1.4 Three CAT II male personnel to serve as High Value Target Individuals and Aggressors. The end state of these personnel will be to provide a realistic personality based targeting environment throughout the specified time period. They will provide the MSOC an opportunity for specifically trained personnel to conduct interrogation and tactical questioning in a field environment. Personnel must be of Afghan descent, and speak Pashtu or other languages and dialects as directed to facilitate the training of the target audience. Each individual must have an adjudicated SECRET clearance, which can be accessed via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). Each CAT II Role Player must be cleared through the U.S. Army/Marine Corps guidance for validating and clearing personnel for Role Player support.

3.1.5 Two Special Effects Team of pyrotechnical special effects personnel (typically consisting of two individuals or crew per team) who will produce Simulated Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and Simulated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Special effects must create realistic scenarios that Marines would see in combat, to include the use of prop vehicles. Contracted special effects must be able to integrate into the training scenarios.

3.1.6 One Moulage Specialist to include a medical moulage kit, to simulate combat casualties. The Moulage Specialist will be required to create several extremely realistic wounds and simulations that Marines would see in combat and that give medical personnel and other aid givers rigorous trauma care training in realistic combat situations. Contracted moulage special effects must be able to integrate into the training scenarios.

3.2 General Support for the Simulated-Realistic Village Setting (KLE, HVT, Aggressors) The Contractor shall provide the following general support:

3.2.1 The Role Player Lead Coordinator will provide SME coordination with G7, EB personnel, and coordinate all general support for the simulated-realistic village setting.

3.2.2 Role-Players will equipped in traditional and non-traditional middle eastern village dress to include but not limited to, dishdash, kafias (black and white, red and white, solid white), western clothing, and female equivalent. A select number of the Role Players are required to be armed with realistic AK-47s that are plugged with full flash, to simulate HVTs and Aggressors.

3.2.3 Logistical support for all Contractor personnel. All personnel will be living in austere conditions for the period of performance. The vendor shall provide messing accommodations, sleeping accommodations, cold weather clothing and bivouac / health and comfort items necessary for extended bivouac. Temperatures may range from the upper 120’s in the daytime to the lower 20’s in the evening.

3.2.4 Deliver and serve all food and water requirements needed to sustain the Contractor force throughout the period of performance (the Contractor is responsible for all food and water costs).

3.2.5 A minimum of three prop vehicles to support tactical collection operations. The vehicles shall be capable of modifications to implant Government provided equipment. All maintenance, fuel, and repair of all prop vehicles supporting this contract.

3.2.6 Vendor must possess a Federal Firearms License for transportation of weapons.

3.2.7 Contractor must comply with guidance for contracted workforce on DOD bases and stations.

3.2.8 Numbers and densities of personnel are subject to change.

3.2.9 MRX location site subject to change.

3.3 USMC Installation Simulated-Realistic Village Setting. In the event that the Raven MRX (or a portion of the scenario) is executed aboard a USMC installation, the Role Player support requirements (117 - CAT I and 3 - CAT II Role Players) will be coordinated and provided through the USMC, Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager, Training and Systems (PM TRASYS). PM TRASYS will provide all logistical support to the Role Players as well (i.e., proper attire, billeting, food and water). This is per the interim USMC Role Player Threat and Screening Policy message 232055Z Jul 2010, CMC Washington DC PPO PS (UC), which directs that MARSOC is required to use MarCorSysCom (PM (TRASYS)) vetted, contracted Role Players provided at each Marine Corps base/installation where a Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) occurs. PM TRASYS has established (mandatory use) contracts for each USMC base/installation to provide and conduct indigenous, role playing operations aboard Marine Corps installations.

3.3.1 The Contractor shall coordinate closely with the MARSOC G7 EB COR and PM TRASYS for required support. The Contractor may be required to provide weapons for the PM TRASYS provided Role Players, as noted in paragraph 2.0.1.5.2. The Contractor shall continue to provide all other support identified for the Simulated-Realistic Village Setting requirements to create and ensure a realistic village setting, to support a Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Assess, Disseminate (F3EAD) targeting environment.

3.4 Flying on Military Aircraft (MILAIR) Rotary Wing Aircraft. The Contractor provided Role Player personnel for the Simulated-Realistic Village setting may be required to travel in and receive transportation on military aircraft as part of their roles supporting the MRX exercise. Personal protective equipment (PPE) to include hearing and eye protection shall be provided by the Contractor for the Role Player personnel to include their required flak jacket and Kevlar helmet. The Government will provide training for embarkation and debarkation of military aircraft. Contracted personnel shall be required to sign and have on file with the G7 Exercise Branch a “Government Transportation Waiver of Liability” prior to embarkation of any operating military aircraft. The “Government Transportation Waiver of Liability” shall remain in effect only for the duration of time where the Government aircraft are in use in the support of the Raven MRX exercise.

3.5 Host Nation Special Operations Force / Foreign Internal Defense (HNSOF/FID) Force. The Contractor shall provide a simulated coalition partner nation force and simulation support equipment to simulate combined MSOC and Host Nation Special Operations Forces (HNSOF) operations and to create a Foreign Internal Defense (FID) operational environment. The numbers below are general and do change given the Role Player support available at the training location, and training guidance and requirements issued by Commander, MARSOC. The requirements represent one RAVEN Series MRX.

3.5.1 Provide a simulated HNSOF/FID Force that will accompany and work with the MSOC Marines.

3.5.2 Provide one HNSOF/FID Force Coordinator to participate in pre-exercise/in-progress meetings located at the EXCON and coordinate all HNSOF/FID Force support. Also, provide one HNSOF/FID Force Assistant Program Manager (APM) to support and oversee all facets of the operation in the field. This is also needed to support the conduct of 24 hour operations and geographical locations spread throughout the training area.

3.5.3 Provide one Wardrobe Coordinator to participate in pre and post exercise issuance and recovery of clothing, uniforms and other material to replicate the atmospherics found in theater.

3.5.4 Provide two Role Player Coordinators to interact between the HNSOF/FID Force Coordinator and the HNSOF and FID force on the ground.

3.5.5 Provide one Driver/Maintainer responsible for HNSOF/FID Force vehicle support and maintenance on HNSOF/FID Force vehicles, prop vehicles and refueling operations. The Driver/Maintainer also ensures all generators are fueled and flat tires are fixed or repaired as well.

3.6 HNSOF/FID Force. The Contractor shall provide:

3.6.1 Forty-eight CAT I personnel to be the HNSOF/FID Force team leaders and team members. Team leaders shall lead (4) man HNSOF Teams that will work with other HNSOF team or attach to Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOTs). Personnel must have prior military experience (U.S. or Middle East military), be of Afghan descent, and speak Pashtu or other languages and dialects as directed to facilitate the training of the target audience. All HNSOF/FID Force personnel must be armed with a simulated AK-47 (plugged with full flash). The Forty-eight (48) HNSOF/FID Force personnel are required to have the following specific qualifications:

3.6.2 Trained in basic Small Unit Infantry Tactics and Formations.

3.6.3 Trained in mounting and dismounting tactical vehicles.

3.6.4 Trained in Tactical Fire and Maneuver.

3.6.5 Trained in Basic Military Operations in Urban Terrain/ Close Quarter Battle building entries (cross entry of rooms and buttonhook techniques).

3.6.6 Graduates of the NTC OPFOR Academy, Ft Irwin, CA. or other required training at other training venue sites.

3.6.7 Personnel must be able to complete a forced march of 10 kilometers in three (3) hours with weapon, helmet and body armor at 3,000 feet altitude and in temperatures of up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.6.8 Twelve of the 48 CAT I personnel listed in 2.2.6.1 shall serve as HNSOF/FID drivers. Personnel must have prior military experience (U.S. or Middle East military), be of Afghan descent, and speak Pashtu or other languages and dialects as directed to facilitate the training of the target audience. Each driver must be armed with a simulatedAK-47 (plugged with full flash) and be capable of driving a vehicle in off road terrain while wearing Night Observation Devices (NODs). The personnel must have experience driving at night with NODs, as much of the training will require driving with NODs. The use of Generation 3 type NODs is required (e.g., AN/PVS-7 or 14 equivalents).

3.6.9 Twelve 4WD four-door pick-up style vehicles (Toyota Tacoma equivalent) must be 24V DC capable for the addition of MILES gear. All of the vehicles must have a mounted “de-militarized” Soviet style machine gun in the bed of the vehicle.

3.6.10 A minimum of twenty-four sets of Night Observation Devices (NODs) for use by the HNSOF/FID drivers and A-drivers. The NODs must be Generation 3 type devices (i.e., AN/PVS-7 or 14 equivalents). All personnel who will drive the vehicles must have experience driving at night with NODs, as much of the training will take place during hours of darkness and the MSOC has the requirement to conduct night driving with NODs.

3.6.11 Four CAT II personnel to serve as MARSOF interpreters and intelligence support linguists. Personnel must have prior military experience (U.S. or Middle East military), be of Afghan descent, and speak Pashtu or other languages and dialects as directed to facilitate the training of the target audience. Each individual must have an adjudicated SECRET clearance, which can be accessed via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). Each CAT II Role Player must be cleared through the U.S. Army/Marine Corps guidance for validating and clearing personnel for Role Player support. Each man must be armed with a simulated AK-47 (plugged with full flash). The four CAT II personnel shall have the following specific qualifications:

3.6.11.1 Trained in mounting and dismounting tactical vehicles.

3.6.11.2 Personnel must be able to complete a forced march of 10 kilometers in three hours with helmet and body armor at 3,000 feet altitude and in temperatures of up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.7 General Support for HNSOF/FID Force. The Contractor shall provide the following general support for the HNSOF/FID Force:

3.7.1 The HNSOF/FID Force Coordinator shall provide Subject Matter Expertise coordination with G7, EB personnel.

3.7.2 Logistical support for all Contractor personnel. All personnel will be living in austere field conditions for the period of performance. The vendor shall provide and deliver to the Forward Operating Base(s): messing accommodations, sleeping accommodations, cold weather clothing and equipment for 24-48 hour missions, and health and comfort items necessary for extended field bivouac. Temperatures may range from the upper 120’s in the daytime to the lower 20’s in the evening. Fully enclosed tents are required for all personnel. Additionally, a planning and briefing tent capable of supporting 54 personnel is required.

3.7.3 Deliver and serve all food and water requirements needed to sustain the HNSOF/FID Force throughout the period of performance. Food and water needs to be delivered on austere roads by the vendor to areas up to 40 kilometers from main post. The Contractor is responsible for all food and water costs.

3.7.4 HNSOF/FID Force personnel must come equipped in uniforms consisting of, at a minimum, desert or woodland type camouflage utilities, headgear (baseball-style hats), boots or similar style shoes, and chest rig for weapons. A blue style uniform shirt is an acceptable replacement for the uniform as the personnel may also represent the Host Nation Police force that work with U.S. Troops.

3.7.5 Provide body armor and helmet for all personnel. The body armor must meet a Type II or Type IIA standard at a minimum. Helmet must be Kevlar. Personnel may be required to operate in and around live fire ranges.

3.7.6 All 52 HNSOF/FID personnel listed in paragraphs 2.0.2.6.1 and 2.0.2.6.5 shall be equipped with a personal weapon as listed, i.e. a simulated AK-47. All weapons must be plugged with full flash. All personnel may be required to take part in simmunition training and are required to have, at a minimum, a paintball mask and head, neck and ear protection.

3.7.7 Simmunitions required: the Contractor shall provide (2400) full flash 7.62mm X 39mm simulation rounds.

3.7.8 The Contractor shall provide Individual Communication radios (ICOMs) or equivalent (e.g., Motorola hand held, uncovered radio). A minimum of 38 ICOMs are required for the HNSOF/FID Force. These radios will be issued to key personnel within the force.

3.7.9 A fuel truck to provide re-fueling capabilities for HNSOF/FID Force vehicles throughout the area of operation. Vendor needs to deliver fuel on demand over austere roads up to 40 kilometers from main post. The Contractor is responsible for all fuel costs.

3.7.10 Maintenance, fuel, and repair of all HNSOF/FID Force vehicles.

3.7.11 Contractor must possess a Federal Firearms License for transportation of weapons.

3.7.12 Comply with guidance for contracted workforce on DOD bases and stations.

3.7.13 Numbers and densities of personnel are subject to change.

3.7.14 MRX location site subject to change.

3.8 USMC Installation HNSOF/FID Force. In the event that the Raven MRX (or a portion of the scenario) is executed aboard a USMC installation, the Role Player support requirements in paragraphs 2.0.2.6.1 and 2.0.2.6.5 (48 - CAT I and 4 - CAT II Role Players) will be coordinated and provided through the USMC, MarCorSysCom, Program Manager, Training and Systems (PM TRASYS). PM TRASYS will provide all logistical support to the Role Players as well (i.e., proper attire, billeting, food and water). This is per the interim USMC Role Player Threat and Screening Policy message 232055Z Jul 2010, CMC Washington DC PPO PS (UC), which directs that MARSOC is required to use MarCorSysCom (PM (TRASYS)) vetted, contracted Role Players provided at each Marine Corps base/installation where a Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) occurs. PM TRASYS has established (mandatory use) contracts for each USMC base/installation to provide and conduct indigenous, role playing operations aboard Marine Corps installations.

3.8.1 The Contractor shall coordinate closely with the MARSOC G7 EB COR and PM TRASYS for required support. The Contractor shall provide the weapons and simmunitions for the PM TRASYS provided Role Players, as noted in paragraphs 2.0.2.7.6 and 2.0.2.7.7. The Contractor may also be required to provide the requirements listed in paragraphs 2.0.2.6.3 (12 - 4WD vehicles), 2.0.2.6.4 (24 – NODs), and 2.0.2.7.8 (38 – ICOMs). The Contractor shall continue to provide all other support identified for the HNSOF/FID Force requirements to create and ensure a realistic HNSOF/FID Force, to create and ensure a Foreign Internal Defense (FID) operational environment.

3.8.2 Flying on Military Aircraft (MILAIR) Rotary Wing Aircraft. The Contractor provided Host Nation Special Operations Force/Foreign Internal Defense (HNSOF/FID) Force personnel may be required to travel in and receive transportation on military aircraft as part of their roles supporting the MRX exercise. Personal protective equipment (PPE) to include hearing and eye protection shall be provided by the Contractor for the HNSOF/FID Force to include their required flak jacket and Kevlar helmet. The Government will provide training for embarkation and debarkation of military aircraft. Contracted personnel shall be required to sign and have on file with the G7 Exercise Branch a “Government Transportation Waiver of Liability” prior to embarkation of any operating military aircraft. The “Government Transportation Waiver of Liability” shall remain in effect only for the duration of time where the Government aircraft are in use in the support of the Raven MRX exercise.

3.9 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR). The Contractor shall provide an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform to simulate theater level manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms to replicate a realistic live (ISR) fused collection management (requirements and operations) environment. Additionally, the platform shall provide a near real time live video feed directly to: 1) the Exercise Control (EXCON), G7, EB; 2) Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) Tactical Operations Center (TOC); and 3) the Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC) Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receivers (ROVERs).

3.9.1 Contractor shall provide airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) imagery from a manned, fixed wing aircraft configured as an ISR platform with turn-key support for: 10 days of missions at a minimum of 5 flight hours per day during the specified dates and associated logistical support. The 10 mission days may not be on sequential days, but will be executed during the 14-day MRX. The number of mission days and flight hours per day are subject to change. Aircraft shall be a multi-engine type platform replicating TF Liberty platforms (USAF MC-12 aircraft) which are distributed throughout the COCOMs. Airborne platform will be configured with the Liberty or Predator (or Predator with High Definition) EO/IR payload sensors. Contractor shall provide closed caption video via Ground Control Stations (GCS) and Line of Sight (LOS) remote viewing terminal (RVT). Contractor shall provide four (4) Remote Viewing Terminals (RVTs), one each to the EXCON, SOTF, MSOC and MSOT. The live streaming video feed via the ROVER shall include the telemetric data from the sensor, to allow the EB OIC, SOTF, MSOC, and MSOT commander to make on-scene tactical decisions. Aircraft must be pre-equipped to mount the Datong DF-12 TTL equipment currently issued and fielded to MARSOC. Liaison Officer (LNO) and aircrew must have documented experience operating TTL equipment from an airborne platform. Aircrew shall be familiar with and experienced in SOF TTPs as applied to HVT targeting, fused intelligence and collections. Aircraft must be equipped with: two (2) means of UHF/VHF communication with ground forces; a L-band transmitter capable of transmitting 30+ miles at assigned mission altitudes (10-20,000 MSL); and a moving map flight data computer capable of inputting and outputting FalconView map data and overlays as received from or to be delivered to ground force.

3.9.2 Contractor shall provide one (1) Liaison Officer (LNO) to the EXCON (EB) with active Top Secret clearance and experience with current Special Operations Forces (SOF) Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for conducting High Value Targeting (HVT) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) collections and access to SCIF to discuss collections analysis and guide intelligence personnel in fusing intelligence. LNO must arrive at exercise site prior to aircraft arrival to conduct coordination and scenario familiarization with EXCON, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and exercise facility coordinator.

3.9.3 LNO shall be familiar with and experienced in SOF TTPs as applied to HVT targeting, fused intelligence and collections. Resume and references required.

3.9.4 Replicate AC-130 gunship fires, communications and live video feed to ROVER and M-ROVER equipped special operations forces.

3.9.5 Replicate fixed wing close air support (FW CAS) and non-traditional ISR (NT-ISR) communications, TTPs, J-CAS procedures, live video feed, laser target designation, IR laser illumination, and laser spot tracking capabilities.

3.9.6 Contractor shall be able to simulate SIGINT collections capability with the ability to expand to actual SIGINT collections (Push-to Talk, Direction Finding (PTT DF)).

3.9.7 Provide EXCON headquarters with L-band receiver and auto-tracking antennae to receive 30+ mile live video feed.

3.9.8 Mission crew with SOF aviation experience, to include an experienced Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC) qualified sensor operator.

3.9.9 Aircraft capable of recording mission video footage and providing it on DVD to ground force and EXCON for use in debrief and capturing lessons learned.

3.9.10 Aircraft capable of transmitting data to ground forces via High-Performance Waveform (HPW).

3.9.11 Provide all logistical support for aircraft and personnel. Depending on the time of year, temperatures may range from over 120 degrees in the daytime to the lower 20’s in the evening. Wind speeds may be experienced at the surface in excess 50-70 mph.

3.9.12 Conduct all required coordination for approval for all frequency and equipment use with exercise facility coordinator and FAA personnel NLT 45 days prior to exercise.

3.9.13 Conduct all required coordination for approval for all airspace use with exercise facility and FAA personnel.

3.9.14 Attend all planning conferences, IPC, MPC and FPC as required by the G7, EB, and Program Manager (PM), prior to exercise.

3.9.15 Be in compliance with all pre-exercise briefings, certifications, etc. by exercising facility safety and aviation policies.

3.9.16 Conduct all required coordination for approval for all frequency and equipment use with exercise facility coordinator and FAA personnel NLT 45 days prior to all exercises.

3.9.17 Contractor shall submit a DD1494, Frequency Spectrum requests form, to the MARSOG G7 45 days prior to the start of the exercise to support the ISR downlink capability.

3.10 General Support for ISR. The Contractor shall provide the following support for ISR:

3.10.1 Planning and flight plan submission to appropriate civilian and military flight agencies.

3.10.2 Aircraft staging and maintenance area.

3.10.3 All NOTAMS, Mapping, Charting, and Geodetic support products for the training areas or other training areas as directed.

3.10.4 All fuel costs will be covered by the vendor.

3.10.5 Maintenance, fuel, and repair of airborne platform supporting this contract.

3.10.6 All billeting, food and water costs will be covered by the vendor throughout the period of performance.

3.10.7 Subject Matter Expertise coordination with EB personnel.

3.10.8 Comply with guidance for contracted workforce on DOD bases and stations.

3.10.9 Deliver DD 1494 to exercise facility spectrum manager NLT 45 days prior to exercise.

3.10.10 Submit clearances of the ISR personnel in JPAS and forwarded to the EB S-2 NLT 30 days prior to exercise.

3.10.11 Submit Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests for all airspace the mission will operate in or transit NLT 30 days prior to exercise. Numbers of days of support are subject to change.

3.11 AMT (Advanced Medical Training). The Contractor shall provide 16 Live Patient Models (LPMs) to be used as casualties during tactical training exercises per United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines and unit AMT training objectives. The Contractor must be vetted and approved by USSOCOM. Training shall collectively reinforce, exercise, and sustain those perishable skills taught at the Basic Lifesaver Course and the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Training shall integrate the Tactical Field Care with advanced procedures performed by the 8427/8403 NEC skill sets. Training shall involve the exercising of Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and En- Route Care. The training shall consist of integrating LPMs into tactical field scenarios to simulate human casualties on the battlefield with their Marine counterparts.

3.11.1 Contractor shall support MARSOC with a minimum of 16 LPMs available for a wide variety of scenarios. The vendor shall be able to transport, care for, and deliver patient models and support training at the MRX. The Contractor shall be responsible for storage of the LPMs for the duration of the scenarios at remote sites on the Government installation (i.e., the Raven MRX location) and keep up to 4 LPMs under general anesthesia for up to 18 hours. Government subject matter experts (MSOC exercise staff) will be utilized to coordinate training.

3.11.2 Many of the elements associated with TCCC/AMT training are not classified but are sensitive in nature and cannot be specifically described in standard unclassified media and communication channels. Training at the Raven MRX will require support with personnel that have a current secret security clearance. Contractor is responsible for maintaining their own Non-disclosure forms and will ensure that all personnel have signed them prior to training occurring.

3.11.3 The AMT Training with live tissue shall adhere to the categories (levels of training) outlined in the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Military Manual, (6th edition) and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) protocols as established by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. The AMT Training (topics) during the tactical field scenarios shall be tailored based on specific Raven MRX missions and may include the following:

· Overview of tactical medicine.

· Apply Tourniquet (Hemostasis)

· Apply direct pressure (Hemostasis)

· Apply hemostatic agent (Hemostasis)

· Casualty Movement Techniques (Hemostasis)

· Chin lift/jaw thrust maneuver (Airway)

· Nasopharyngeal Airway (Airway)

· Laryngeal Mask Airway/LMA (Airway)

· Cricothyroidotomy (Airway)

· Endotracheal Intubation (Airway)

· Combitube (Breathing)

· Needle Thoracostomy (Breathing)

· Treat sucking chest wound (Breathing)

· Chest Tube (Breathing)

· Administer oxygen (Breathing)

· Assess for shock (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· Start IV line/saline lock (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· Obtain intraosseus access (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· IV Fluid resuscitation (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· IV Analgesics (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· IV Antibiotics (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· Administer packed red blood cells (PRBC’s) (Intravenous Access and Therapy)

· Oral antibiotics (Oral and intramuscular (IM) Therapy)

· Oral analgesics (Oral and intramuscular (IM) Therapy)

· IM Morphine (Oral and intramuscular (IM) Therapy)

· Splinting

· Traction Splinting

· Electronic Monitoring

3.11.4 The training shall enable the Critical Skills Operators of the MSOC/MSOTs to train and conduct Cricothyroidotomy procedures on live tissue (non-human). The Instructor (SME) to student ratio shall not to exceed 1:7 for group skills training and practical exercises in Live Tissue Training (LTT)/AMT.

3.12 General Support for AMT. The Contractor shall provide the following general support for Advanced Medical Training (AMT):

3.12.1 Logistical support for all Contractor personnel and LPMs. Temperatures may range from 120’s in the daytime to the lower 20’s at night.

3.12.2 The Contractor is responsible for all food, water, and fuel costs associated with AMT throughout the period of performance.

3.12.3 Veterinarian services shall be coordinated by vendor through the appropriate Government agency (e.g., veterinarian office) responsible for such activities at the training site.

3.12.4 Comply with guidance for contracted workforce on DOD bases and stations.

3.12.5 Contractor shall meet all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Welfare Act 9 CFR, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, USSOCOM and approved protocols in conducting live tissue training (LTT). Contractor must possess and maintain all local, state, and federal permits pertaining to LTT, as well as ensure that all participants adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.

3.12.6 SMEs (instructors) must possess a Secret level or higher Security Clearance, or be in the process of obtaining or renewing expired clearance; verified by the MARSOC, G7, EB, S-2 prior to providing support.

3.12.7 SMEs must have a Special Operations Forces background to include one of the following, Recon HM (8427/8403), SEAL HM (8492/8491), Army Special Forces Sergeant (18 Delta), Air Force Para Rescue, Physician with SOF background experience any specialty or Physician with emergency medicine and trauma surgery background. Vendor SMEs must have graduated the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center, Fort Bragg or the PJ Course at Kirkland AFB. SMEs must have the expertise to coordinate the AMT scenarios with G7, EB personnel.

3.12.8 Contractor trainers/SMEs shall be certified to teach TCCC/LTT/AMT through the USSOCOM Surgeons Office and provide copies of certification.

3.12.9 Provide all class VIII consumables for practical exercises; excess supplies bought on contract will be turned over to the exercised organization upon completion of each MRX. If any remain at the conclusion of the contract, those materials will be turned over to the medical office of MARSOC.

3.12.10 Knowledge of range regulations for the training area pertaining to the use, storage, handling and disposal of medical material and human role models. Contractor shall dispose of all materials and role models at the conclusion of training.

3.12.11 The number of LPMs and personnel to support this task order is subject to change. Days of work shall be concurrent to minimize the cost on this support. Typically all AMT is conducted within a seven day period during the 14-day Raven MRX.

3.13 Counter-Intelligence Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT).

3.13.1 Contractor shall provide 20 CI/HUMINT personnel to support the Counter-Intelligence Human Intelligence during the 14-day Raven MRX. The numbers of personnel below are general and do change depending on the size of the unit conducting the MRX and guidance issued by COMMARFORSOC. The requirements represent one RAVEN Series Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) with one Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC) which typically has four teams (MSOTs) and is comprised of four CI, ten HUMINT and 90-100 Marines/Sailors total.

3.13.2 CI/HUMINT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Contractor shall provide five CI/HUMINT SMEs who are capable of planning and teaching full spectrum CI/HUMINT operations to include biometrics and Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) in order to train and guide the Marines of the MSOTs during the MRX. The Contractor provided five CI/HUMINT SMEs shall act as trainers/coaches/advisors to the MSOC CI/HUMINT Marines. Typically one SME will follow the activities of one CI/HUMINT Marine attached to the MSOT. The SMEs will conduct CI/HUMINT, Hostile Forces Tagging, Tracking and Locating (HFTTL), Technical Surveillance Equipment (TSE), and biometrics specific equipment/training to advise the Marine on the employment of this equipment and provide advice on the best tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to employ this equipment during each of the MSOT mission sets.

3.13.3 Contractor shall provide fifteen CI/HUMINT Role Players to replicate a realistic, diverse, CI/HUMINT network to test the CI/HUMINT Marines attached to the MSOTs as well as familiarize the MSOTs with support requirements involved in CI/HUMINT operations. Each MSOT and the MSOC HQ will be provided two Role Players for the MRX, totaling ten. The remaining 5 Role Players will be part of the EXCON/SOTF. The Contractor provided fifteen CI/HUMINT Role Players shall provide a realistic, CI/HUMINT network environment for the MSOC and the CI/HUMINT Marines to operate with during the exercise. Role Players shall pass scenario related information across during these types of operations to drive the MSOC during the exercise. The G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief will advise the Role Players on the pre and post training event and oversee Role Players planned conduct for follow on meets. The Role Players must be able to “ad lib” scenario related information realistically while keeping G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief informed as to not pass unwanted scenario information.

3.14 General Support for CI/HUMINT personnel (SMEs and Role Players)

3.14.1 CI/HUMINT SMEs. The Contractor provided 5 CI/HUMINT SMEs shall coordinate with G7 personnel, particularly the G-7 Intelligence Officer and G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief. The CI/HUMINT SMEs must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a final adjudicated TOP SECRET clearance with access to SCI, verifiable in JPAS. The SMEs must be able to discuss recent and specific GWOT/ OCO SOF operations and capabilities. CI/HUMINT SMEs shall:

3.14.1.1 Possess an understanding of SOF CI/HUMINT capability, support, and operations to include: threat vulnerability assessments, tactical questioning, interrogations, SOF intelligence systems/technologies (ASOMS, Palantir, ANB etc.), targeting, SOF biometrics (SEEK), SOFSSE (CELL BRITE, XRAY, NCASE), special reconnaissance, personnel recovery, Village Stability Operations (VSO) and unconventional warfare.

3.14.1.2 Instruct/assist MSOC CI/HUMINT Marines on the proper operation and employment of organic SOF HUMINT equipment to include but not limited to; advanced digital photography, CIHUMINT Equipment Program (CIHEP) suits, BGANs, ASOMS, SEEKs, CELLBRITEs and XRAYs.

3.14.1.3 Possess an excellent understanding of in-theater enemy threats and friendly tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) with regards to CI/HUMINT support to mounted, dismounted and air assault operations.

3.14.1.4 Assess the MSOT team leaders’ knowledge and understanding of CI/HUMINT capability as briefed by their supporting CI/HUMINT Marine.

3.14.1.5 Provide after action feedback to both the MSOC Direct Support Team (DST) and G-7 Exercise Control Group (ECG) following the exercise.

3.14.1.6 Personnel Skills required for the CI/HUMINT SMEs include:

3.14.1.7 Greater than 8 years CI/HUMINT experience, to include recent and relevant experience conducting CI/HUMINT operations in support of the GWOT/OCO.

3.14.1.8 Recent and relevant experience as tactical CI/HUMINT Team Chief or Team Commander preferred, battalion (SOTF) or higher echelon applicable.

3.14.1.9 Top Secret clearance with access to SCI.

3.14.1.10 Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task.

3.14.2 CI/HUMINT Role Players. The Contractor provided 15 CI/HUMINT Role Players shall coordinate with G7 personnel, particularly the G-7 Intelligence Officer and G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief. The CI/HUMINT Role Players must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a final adjudicated SECRET clearance access able to be verified in JPAS. They must be able to discuss recent and specific GWOT/ OCO SOF operations and capabilities. CI/HUMINT Role Players /Aggressors shall:

3.14.2.1 Possess a thorough understanding of fundamental CI/HUMINT capability to include intelligence report writing, tactical interrogations, sensitive site exploitation, and force protection support to SOF missions.

3.14.2.2 Create a realistic and flexible CI/HUMINT environment by passing scripted information of interest to include but not limited to; indications and warnings of threats, terrorist/criminal personalities and locations and village atmospherics.

3.14.2.3 Conduct thorough exercise planning to support training and anticipate questions. Assist the G-7 Exercise Scripter daily in the creation of realistic second and third order effects based on the conduct of exercise support.

3.14.2.4 Possess the creativity necessary to “ad-lib” scenario related information realistically while keeping G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief and scenario scripter informed as to not pass unwanted scenario information.

3.14.2.5 Provide verbal after action feedback to the G-7 Exercise Control Group (ECG) daily and provide a written formal AAR within 10-days completion of the exercise.

3.14.2.6 Personnel Skills required for the CI/HUMINT Role Players include:

3.14.2.6.1 Greater than 4 year’s prior military experience to include recent and relevant experience conducting CI/HUMINT operations in support of GWOT/OCO.

3.14.2.6.2 Secret clearance.

3.14.2.6.3 Possess flexibility, creativity and team player mentality.

3.14.2.6.4 Experience or understanding of exercise design and scripting for tactical CI/HUMINT units.

3.14.2.6.5 Ability to multi-task and operate with little to no supervision (i.e., mission accomplishment approach).

3.14.3 CI/HUMINT Source Role Players:

3.14.3.1 Contractor shall provide fifteen CI/HUMINT source Role Players to replicate a realistic, diverse, source network to test the CI/HUMINT Marines attached to the MSOTs as well as familiarize the MSOTs with the assets and support requirements involved in CI/HUMINT operations. Each MSOT and the MSOC HQ will be provided two sources for the MRX, totaling ten. The remaining 5 Role Players will be part of the EXCON/SOTF. The Contractor provided fifteen CI/HUMINT source Role Players (ranging from newly developed to recruited assets) shall provide a realistic, Afghan based, source network environment for the MSOC and the CI/HUMINT Marines to operate with during the exercise. MRX scenario requires source Role Players to perform realistic meets to support the following spectrum of CI/HUMINT operations:

· Walk-ins

· Non-recruited

· Recruited

· Full use of the BACP (SANER)

· Rural meeting sites

· Impersonal meets and COMMS

· Site Exploitation

· Technical Surveillance

· HFTTL

· TSE

· Onsite Tactical Interrogations

· Detainee handling and processing

· Follow on interrogations at a detention facility

· Force Protection screenings

· Threat Vulnerability Assessments

3.14.3.2 Role Players shall pass scenario related information across during these types of operations to drive the MSOC during the exercise. The G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief will advise the Role Players on the pre and post training event and oversee source Role Players planned conduct for follow on meets. The Role Players must be able to “ad lib” scenario related information realistically while keeping G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief informed as to not pass unwanted scenario information.

3.15 General Support for CI/HUMINT Source Role Players The Contractor provided 15 CI/HUMINT Source Role Players shall coordinate with G7 personnel, particularly the G-7 Intelligence Officer and G-7 CI/HUMINT Chief. The CI/HUMINT Role Players must possess a valid U.S.