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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Months

MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR and SUPPORT SERVICES

FFP

1 March 2008 - 28 February 2009

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W90YCG7242J002

ESTIMATED

NET AMT

0001AA

Advanced Medical Instructors

8 instructors per month

NET AMT

0001AB

SOF-P Instructor

35 instructors per month

NET AMT

0001AC

Data Analyst/Personnel Technician

Qty 1 per month

NET AMT

Dollars, U.S.

Overtime

COST

ESTIMATED COST

Dollars, U.S.

Travel

ESTIMATED COST

Contract Data Requirements

DD Form 1423

NET AMT

Contractor Manpower Reporting

NET AMT

Months

FFP

01 March 2009 - 28 February 2010

NET AMT

1001AA

FFP

8 instructors per month

NET AMT

1001AB

FFP

35 instructors per month

NET AMT

1001AC

FFP

Qty 1 per month

NET AMT

Dollars, U.S.

ESTIMATED COST

Dollars, U.S.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

DD Form 1423

NET AMT

NET AMT

Months

FFP

1 March 2010 - 28 February 2011

NET AMT

2001AA

FFP

NET AMT

2001AB

FFP

NET AMT

2001AC

FFP

NET AMT

Dollars, U.S.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

NET AMT

NET AMT

Months

FFP

1 March 2011 - 28 February 2012

NET AMT

3001AA

FFP

NET AMT

3001AB

FFP

NET AMT

3001AC

FFP

NET AMT

Dollars, U.S.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

NET AMT

NET AMT

Months

FFP

1 March 2012 - 28 February 2013

NET AMT

4001AA

FFP

NET AMT

4001AB

FFP

22 instructors per month

NET AMT

4001AC

FFP

NET AMT

Dollars, U.S.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

NET AMT

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C.1. GENERAL

C.1.1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform training and other support stated herein except as specified in Section C‑3 as Government furnished property and services at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The contractor shall provide instruction in all the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Medical Skills Sustainment Course (SOCMSSC) and Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) /Special Forces Medic Sergeant (SFMS) Courses offered by the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC); perform Information Management Technical Support; and administrative and logistical support for the JSOMTC, US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall teach all classes identified as contractor taught in strict accordance with the Program of Instruction (POI) and lesson plans approved by the government. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

C.1.1.1 Phase in and Phase out. A transition period is scheduled for the two week (fourteen (14) calendar days) period immediately prior to the scheduled contract start date (Phase-In) and the two week (fourteen (14) calendar days) period prior to contract end date (Phase-Out) to allow for an orderly contract transition. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the transition process, an initial meeting between the Government’s representatives and contractor’s Contract Manager shall be conducted to address Phase-In or Phase-Out, as appropriate. The contractor shall be available to meet with the Government at all times during the Phase-In/Out periods. In the event the incumbent contractor is also the successor contractor, these meetings will not be waived, since the orderly transition from one work specification to another shall also require significant contractor and Government management involvement in the transition process.

C.1.1.2. Phase in. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for the following:

C.1.1.2.1 Observation of Government personnel performing like requirements. The incoming contractor shall ensure that its Phase-In processes do not hinder or interfere with normal operations and that maximum effort is made to avoid loss of productivity.

C.1.1.2.2 The incoming contractor shall: observe operations of the incumbent’s work force, interview work force personnel off-site, secure insurance, required certifications, required clearances, and license documents needed to accomplish all contract requirements. Any and all required proof of insurance, certificates, etc. shall be provided to the Government at the pre-work conference.

C.1.1.2.3 The incoming contractor shall coordinate with the COR for the scheduling and completion of psychological and physical exam evaluations for contractor employees.

C.1.1.2.4 Only those employees with a need to know and the appropriate security clearance will be allowed to observe operations.

C.1.1.3 Phase out. During the phase-out period the incumbent contractor shall coordinate and allow the successor contractor’s key personnel to observe contract operations during all facets of contract performance. The contractor shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility and transferring workload to the successor contractor or the organic Government workforce..

C.1.2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

C.1.2.1. General. The JSOMTC has a state-of-the-art training facility that provides instruction to all Special Operations Forces (SOF) medics from all branches of the military. The facility is located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The facility is equipped with telecommunications network with associated Automatic Data Processing (ADP) equipment, Command and Control Communication (C3), and Visual Information (VI) related equipment within the facility. The purpose of this modern integrated telecommunications system is to support effective and efficient instruction. Additionally, the facility provides administrative and logistical support for assigned personnel.

C.1.2.2. Overview. This Performance Work Statement defines the requirements for the contractor support for specified training programs. In the JSOMTC many of the training programs are joint services programs. Curriculum changes and any other modifications of the program shall be approved by the joint services Board of Regents (BOR), which serves the JSOMTC. Additionally, this Performance Work Statement defines the support required in the development/ implementation of training, and development of training aids. Additionally, administrative support for assigned personnel in support of student training shall be provided. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the JSOMTC will serve as the administrative liaison to the contractor. Only the contracting officer can change the contract.

C.1.2.3. Desired Outcome. The JSOMTC plays a critical role in the preparation of Special Operations Forces Medics for USSOCOM. The JSOMTC provides these students with extensive didactic and practical medical education and training. This preparation will produce highly qualified U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeants (18Ds), Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (DOIDC), and Special Operations Combat Medics (SOCM) with enhanced trauma, surgical, and medical skills. These graduates provide medical, dental, and veterinary care in locations and under circumstances that inhibit or prohibit access to traditional health care professionals. Instructors at the JSOMTC shall train students to independently perform life saving emergency medical services in austere battlefield conditions worldwide. The training includes advanced medical procedures, trauma management, surgical procedures, management of tropical medicine, and emergency dental care. The graduates are capable of performing emergency medical treatments and providing medical care at various levels in challenging and harsh environments or situations where they may be the only available medical professional. 18Ds and SOIDCs have been trained to hold and care for all types of patients indefinitely based on the tactical situation. SOCMs have been trained to hold and care for patients up to 72 hours based on the tactical situation.

C.1.2.3.1 Advanced Medical Instructors and other medical instructors will be expected to train utilizing the current approved Programs of Instruction (POI) and lesson plans. Their efficacy as instructors will be monitored and evaluated based on students scores on over 50 written tests. A computer based testing system allows evaluation of students results on each block of training in the POI. Test scores in current classes are compared to historical testing data to ensure that the current cadre are training to standard. At a minimum, the instructors shall be present training in areas that provides a combination of operational medicine and trauma.

C.1.2.3.2. At a minimum, the instructors shall present training in areas that provide a combination of operational medicine and trauma. Examples of this training shall include areas such as:

· Anatomy,

· Physiology

· Basic physical exam techniques,

· Medical patient assessment,

· Medical documentation,

· Combat casualty care,

· Live tissue training,

· Pre-hospital trauma emergencies and care,

· Veterinarian training,

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),

· Basic Life Support (BLS),

· Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), and

· Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

C.1.2.3.3. Student Learning Outcomes/Program Outcomes. The program intends to train and qualify selected noncommissioned officers in the basic skills and knowledge required to perform duties as a medical sergeant on a Special Forces A detachment, as a Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman for NAVSPECWARCOM, or as a Special Operations Combat Medic for USASOC, NAVSPECWARCOM, AFSOC, OR MARSOC.

C.1.2.3.4. The students will be trained to manage:

· Trauma

· Local, regional, and general anesthesia

· Acute medical emergencies

· Chronic medical conditions

· Environmental illnesses

· Preventive medicine

· Wound care for individuals post injury

· Emergency dental care.

C.1.2.3.5 The students will be trained to provide this for:

· US Forces

· Coalition troops

· Host Nation Personnel

· Enemy Combatants

C.1.2.3.6 The scope of this training includes the following: Basic Life Support (BLS) / Automatic External Defibrillation (AED); pharmaceutical calculations; anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology; medical terminology; basic physical exam techniques; medical documentation; pharmacology; basic airway management; medical patient assessment for medical emergencies; advanced airway management; patient management skills; prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS); trauma surgical skills lab; operating room procedures and glove and gown; tactical combat casualty care skills; combat trauma management; obstetrical (OB) and gynecological (GYN) emergencies; emergency cardiac care and pharmacology; EMT-Basic certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Clinical and ambulance rotation; Advanced Tactical Practitioner certification; EMT-Paramedic certification (optional); medical mission planning; field treatment of NBC casualty; preventive medicine; physical diagnosis; veterinary; dental; laboratory; medical subjects and case studies: dive and high altitude medicine, heat and cold weather and travel medicine, blast injuries and high and low velocity wounds; endocrine, metabolic, nutritional, psychiatric, neurological, hematological, immune and allergic disorders; pain control, poisoning, fluids-electrolytes and replacement products; infectious diseases; and medical disorders involving body systems; GYN / OB disorders and examination; orthopedic principles and disorders; casting techniques; initial and long term wound care; surgical procedures, regional anesthesia, preanesthesia, anesthesia, post anesthesia care, nursing care, records and reports, radiology, and central materials service; Clinical preceptorship includes the clinical training/experience and evaluation on ability to apply patient assessment/management/care skills in various clinical settings, rotations through surgery, dermatology, pediatrics, orthopedics, radiology, preventive medicine/community health and the outpatient/family practice clinics; Military Instructor Qualification.

C.1.3. PERSONNEL

C.1.3.1. Management Personnel

C.1.3.1.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide an onsite contract manager (CM), who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract start date. The Contract Manager may be one of the "working" contract employees. This individual needs general manager’s experience and experience working with senior military officers.

C.1.3.1.2. Senior Instructor Manager (SIM). The contractor shall provide a senior instructor manager (SIM), who shall be responsible for the quality of all contract instruction. The SIM shall be one of the "working" contract instructors.

C.1.3.1.3. The CM or SIM shall be available during hours of operation (see paragraph C.1.7.1.1.).

C.1.3.1.4. The contract manager and alternates(s) shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

C.1.3.2. EMPLOYEES (General): The Government has the right to restrict the performance under this contract of any contract employee, or prospective contract employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

C.1.3.2.1 The contractor shall ensure that employees have current and valid professional certifications before starting work. These certifications can be found in section C.1.3.3.

C.1.3.2.2. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

C.1.3.2.3. The contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

C.1.3.3. CONTRACT EMPLOYEE TRAINING

C.1.3.3.1. All contract employees may be required to undergo specialized training above the minimum stated to qualify as faculty for the government. Such training will be provided by the government and will be a part of required duties, to take place after contract performance commences.

C.1.3.3.2. As part of the required training, all instructors shall complete a specialized block of training for the live tissue laboratory. The training will be conducted by a physician or veterinarian who will document the training, listing the individuals qualified to teach in that theater. The training and certification will be repeated annually for the duration of the contract

C.1.3.3.3. All instructors participating in live tissue laboratory training shall undergo pre-lab briefings in accordance with Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) guidelines.

C.1.3.3.4. INSTRUCTOR CATEGORIES: The JSOMTC utilizes (2) types of instructors at the facility. Below are the certifications of the different types of instructors and the hours of instruction required from each type with the recommended number of instructors of each type.

C.1.3.3.4.1. Advanced Medical Instructors (AMI): The contractor shall provide the JSOMTC with 15,360 hours of instruction support from Advanced Medical Instructors at the times prescribed in the training schedule. The recommended number of instructors to meet this requirement is eight (8). One Advanced Medical Instructor shall hold a current license as a Veterinarian in a U.S. jurisdiction. These instructors will provide basic and advanced medical instruction for the JSOMTC Medical Courses. These instructors shall have the experience and qualifications listed below:

· must be graduates of a World Health Organization accredited medical school, or Veterinary Medical School, or American Medical Association/American Academy of Physician Assistants accredited physician assistant program, or a nurse practitioner/nurse anesthesia program.

· all must have passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination or National Committee on the Certification of Physician Assistants certification test or equivalent nursing licensure exam; or be eligible to take the examinations, or hold a current license as a Veterinarian in a U.S. jurisdiction.

- have at least one year of experience as a member of a USSOCOM deployable Special

Operations unit or at least one year of experience as an instructor in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course.

C.1.3.3.4.2. SOF Paramedic Instructors (SOF-P): The contractor shall provide the JSOMTC with 67,200 hours of SOF Paramedic Instruction at the times prescribed in the training schedule. The recommended number of instructors to meet this requirement is thirty five (35). These instructors will instruct National Registry Emergency Technician Basic (B) and Paramedic (P) Courses, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. These instructors shall have the experience and qualifications listed in the chart below:

· All shall have a minimum of three years EMT instructor experience.

· All shall be EMT P instructor qualified.

· All shall be Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor qualified.

· Have at least 1 year experience as a Navy Independent Duty Corpsman; or an Army Special Forces Medic at a grade not less than Sergeant; or a Special Operations Combat Medic; or as an instructor in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course.

C.1.3.3.4.3. The contractor shall ensure that all SOF-P instructors meet the mandatory below requirements:

- complete an approved Instructor Trainer Course provided by the government during work hours.

- ensure Instructors maintain currency of the following credentials:

Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor (PHTLS-I) or Basic Trauma Life Support

Instructor (BTLS-I)

Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS-I)

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic EMT-P Instructor, certified IAW NREMT or IAW a U.S. jurisdiction or IAW USSOCOM Advanced Tactical Practitioner (ATP) requirements

Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)

C.1.3.3.4.4. One employee shall be designated by the contractor as Contract Manager (CM). The Contract Manager may be one of the "working" contract employees. As well, an instructor shall be designated as Senior Instructor Manager (SIM). At a minimum, the CM shall have military experience with a minimum retired pay grade of E8; Note, an E7 will be acceptable on a case by case basis, if the accumulated civilian experience after military service, results in equivalent professionalism, knowledge and skill, and demonstrates the maturity level and developmental level required to be an EMT staff supervisor. The CM will meet all requirements listed in C.1.3.3.4.3. The Contract Manager or the SIM shall be available during hours of operation.

Med

Instr.

3 Yrs

PEPP

INSTR

NREMT/ ATP/

Certified EMT-P

PHTLS

INSTR

OR

BTLS

INSTR

BLS

INSTR

ACLS

INSTR

EMT-P

INSTR

ITC

X

X

X

X

C.1.3.3.4.5. At least one instructor of the SOF-P category shall have an alternate credential as a Certified Veterinary Technician as a substitute for the requirements of paragraphs C.1.3.3.4.2., C.1.3.3.4.3, and C.1.3.3.4.4. An instructor employed with this alternate credential shall have a current driver’s license. It is also desired that the instructor have 5 or more years of experience working in an AAALAC facility and have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing animal use. They shall also have at least one year of experience as a member of a USSOCOM deployable Special Operations unit or at least one year of experience as a Veterinary Technician in a USSOCOM medical pipeline course. He/She shall be an assistant instructor for SOCMSSC live tissue training; shall give classes within his/her area of expertise with priority to SOCMSSC, and will provide administrative and operational support for live tissue and animal issues for SOCMSSC. The instructor shall assist with other veterinary support and related administrative duties as time allows. Such an instructor may not serve as Contract Manager or Senior Instructor Manager.

C.1.3.3.5. Non Instructor Support. The Contractor shall provide personnel to support administrative or logistical functions of the JSOMTC, contractor employees and support personnel.

C.1.3.3.5.1. Data Analyst/Personnel Technician-

The contractor shall provide 1920 hours of Data Analyst/Personnel Support at Government schedule. The recommended number of technicians to meet this requirement is one (1). The contractor shall provide Data Analyst/Personnel Technicians qualified to in-process students into the Access/Excel database and have experience with military personnel administration. These employees shall provide statistics for presentations in Power Point, create tables and maintain data and query system, and shall manage data base/statistics for Army/Air Force and Navy Personnel. Accordingly, these employees shall have a strong working knowledge of the following:

Microsoft Windows OS XP Pro

Microsoft Word TM

Microsoft Access TM

Power Point TM

Excel TM

Delrina Form Flow

Military terms/acronyms

The government desires five or more years of combined experience with military and civilian personnel operations and administration. Shall be computer and software literate. Shall have demonstrated leadership experience.

C.1.3.3.6. All personnel included under this contract shall be able to use the following programs expertly enough to accomplish all of the required tasks without further training:

Microsoft Windows OS XP Pro

Microsoft Word ™

Power Point ™

Excel ™

C.1.3.3.6.1. All personnel included in this contract shall be familiar with and be able to use the following:

Common office equipment: Copiers with collating/stapling capability; fax machines; scanners and varieties of printers; computers--stand alone and in local area networks; telephonic communications to include teleconferencing; paper shredders.

Stocking office supplies, distribution and mailing pick-up and delivery, answering telephones, taking and delivering messages and other such office activities.

C.1.3.4. SECURITY OF CLASSIFIED ITEMS, SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION.

The contractor shall possess or obtain a facility clearance at the classification level of SECRET. Contractor may apply for clearance utilizing the DD Form 254 prepared and submitted to the Contracting Officer by the user activity. The contractor shall apply for personnel security clearances for all contract personnel within 14 days after receipt of the facility clearance or within 2 days after award of the contract if the contractor possesses a facility clearance. The Department of Defense (DoD) will conduct and assume the costs for background investigations for required clearances. The contractor shall comply with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

C.1.4. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

C.1.4.1. Badge and Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all badges and keys issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No badges or keys issued the contractor by the Government shall be duplicated by the contractor. The COR will provide procedures covering badge and key control that shall be included in the quality control plan.

C.1.4.1.1. The contractor shall report the occurrences of a lost badges or keys to the Contracting Officer.

C.1.4.1.2. In the event of any keys lost, the contractor shall be required, upon direction of the COR, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated; the Government shall replace all locks and keys for that system and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due to the contractor.

C.1.4.1.3. The contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the government by any persons other than the contractor's employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by the contractor's employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor's employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas.

C.1.4.2. Vehicle Registration. Prior to commencement of performance, the Contractor shall provide the Provost Marshal Office (PMO) with the names of all employees who will be driving a privately owned vehicle onto the installation. This documentation should include the contract number and the period of performance that is covered by the contract. The contractor shall require the employee to register any privately owned vehicles that will be driven onto Fort Bragg in performance of the contract with the PMO. The Contractor shall register all Contractor-owned vehicles with the PMO. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all renewal and registration requirements for these vehicles. In order to register a vehicle, the driver/owner must provide proof of a valid driver's license, state inspection and vehicle registration with proof of insurance. The Contractor will provide the PMO with updates on any new employees who will be driving a privately owned vehicle or Contractor-owned vehicle.

C.1.4.2.1. The Contractor, upon termination/completion of the contract or termination of an individual employee, shall remove vehicle registration decals from the vehicle and remnants of the decal shall be turned into the PMO. Registration and cancellation shall be accomplished at the XVIII Airborne Corps, Provost Marshal's Office, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Contract Manager or Administrator should contact the Project Manager for Vehicle Registration, 910/432-3431 to establish specific procedures for this contract.

C.1.5. QUALITY CONTROL

C.1.5.1. The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be provided to the contracting officer not later than the pre-performance conference. An updated copy shall be provided to the contracting officer on the contract start date and as changes occur.

C.1.5.2. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS):

C.1.5.2.1. The QCP shall include an internal inspection program covering all the services listed on the Performance Requirements Summary. It shall specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis and how often the inspections will be accomplished and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

C.1.5.2.2. Shall describe the methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

C.1.5.2.3. On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken shall be made available to the Government during the term of the contract.

C.1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

C.1.6.1. The Government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract using the method of surveillance specified by the Performance Requirements Summary at Technical Exhibit 1. The Government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will request the contract manager to initial the observation.

C.1.6.2. The Government will document the contractor’s performance in a monthly Performance Evaluation Report (PER) and Receiving Report.

C.1.6.3. Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Government may require Performance Evaluation Meetings (PEM) every week during the first month of the contract, every two weeks during the next two months of the contract and not less than every quarter thereafter. Attendance of the CM, the senior instructor manager, the senior instructors, the COR and other Government personnel as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer is required. The COR or the CM may also request any needed unscheduled meetings. Documentation of such meetings may be appended to the PER or the next PEM.

C.1.6.4. Should the contractor not concur with the PER, the contractor shall so state any areas of non-concurrence in writing to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of receipt.

C.1.6.5. Officers of the Board of Regents, Officers from USSOCOM or the respective Special Operations Commands, Officials of the NREMT, the American College of Surgeons, members of the Institutional Animal Control Use Committee, the American Heart Association, the Military Training Network, any state EMT-P licensing officials, authorities approved by the Government including military officers of the three services might be permitted to visit classes. The COR will maintain and refer to reports documenting the observations of officials from these or other bodies recognized and allowed access by the Government. These reports may be attached to the PER as appendices.

C.1.7. HOURS OF OPERATION

C.1.7.1.1. Generally, preparation and teaching hours for the contract instructors and staff will be Monday through Friday, 0800 - 1700 hours with an hour for lunch each day. Some instructors may be required to participate in periodic weekend blocks of training, or specialized training/field training in an austere environment outside of those hours.

C.1.7.1.2. Since the students are military, it is possible that unforeseeable events may force sudden adjustments in a class schedule. The schedule may vary at any time, even frequently and with short notice to require instructors, Veterinarian and the Veterinarian Technician to be present for longer work days, not to exceed 16 hours in any one day but not more than 80 hours in any two week block. Duty on a Saturday or Sunday may also occasionally be required but no instructor, Veterinarian, or Veterinarian Technician shall be required more than 25 weekend days per year.

C.1.7.1.3 The contractor shall coordinate any requirement for overtime with the COR. The Government shall compensate the contractor for only COR approved overtime hours.

C.1.8. CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions, which preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include:

C.1.8.1. Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed.

C.1.8.2. Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by the workers.

C.1.8.3. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished.

C.1.9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. The Government shall provide, without cost, the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed below.

C.1.9.1. Property

C.1.9.1.1. Facilities. The Government shall furnish and/or make available a training facility. These facilities shall be used for performance of this contract only.

C.1.9.1.2. Equipment. The Government shall provide the contract personnel, one each office desk, chair, 2-drawer file cabinet, desktop computer, and general office supplies as needed.

C.1.9.1.2.1. Equipment Inventory. Within 5 working days prior to start of the basic contract period, the contractor and government representatives shall conduct a joint inventory of all government furnished equipment to be signed for by the Contractor. The contractor shall sign in receipt of all equipment provided by the government. The contractor and government representatives shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all equipment. Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded. The government will replace missing items and repair all items not in working order. The government representative will give disposition instructions for items beyond repair. The contractor and the government representative shall certify their agreement as to the working order of the equipment. If the contractor does not participate in the inventory, the contractor shall accept as accurate the listing and stated condition of equipment provided by the government.

C.1.9.1.2.2. Obtaining Additional or Replacement Equipment. The contractor shall submit requests for additional or replacement Government furnished equipment required in the performance of the contract. The contractor shall submit such requests to the COR. The Government will determine what additional or replacement equipment can be provided under this contract. Failure of the Government to provide additional or replacement equipment does not relieve the contractor from performance under this contract.

C.1.9.1.2.3. Equipment Accountability. During the one-month period immediately prior to the end of this contract (to include option periods or extensions, if applicable) a joint inventory of equipment shall be conducted by the contractor and Government representatives. The contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to Government furnished property beyond fair wear and tear in accordance with the clause of the contract, “Government Furnished Property.” Compensation shall be effected either by reduced amounts owed to the Contractor or by direct payment by the contractor, the method to be determined by the Contracting Officer. In the case of damaged property, the actual cost of repair, provided such amount does not exceed the economical repair value. In the case of loss or damage beyond economical repair to equipment, the amount of the contractor’s liability shall be the depreciated replacement value of the item to be determined by the Contracting Officer. Any failure of the contractor to agree with such determination shall be treated as a dispute pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled “Disputes.” See also FAR Clause 52.245-2 and DFAR Clause 252.245-7001.

C.1.9.1.2.4. Annual Government Property and Facilities Report. The Contractor shall submit an annual report of government‑furnished property and facilities as of 30 September each year. The report is submitted on DD Form 1662, DOD Property in the Custody of Contractors, in duplicate, to the Contracting Officer not later than the first week of October annually. Unit prices and forms will be supplied to the contractor for completion of the report.

C.1.9.2. Services.

C.1.9.2.1. Utilities. The government will be responsible to ensure provision of standard utilities and climate control equipment, which may include and might not be limited to gas, electricity, water, sewage and refuse collection.

C.1.9.2.2. Postal / installation distribution. Postage, shipping and installation distribution necessary to meet the mission of this contract will be furnished by the government.

C.1.9.2.3. Telephone. The government will provide commercial telephone service for instructors. Cellular telephones may be issued to some contract personnel, as the government deems necessary. All telephone service is for business use only.

C.1.9.2.4. Custodial Service. The government will provide custodial service.

C.1.9.2.5. Refuse Collection. Will be provided by the government from a designated collection point. The contractor is responsible for transporting waste in approved collection containers to that point. The COR will identify what materials may be disposed of in standard waste and what materials shall be disposed of in accordance with security or environmental/health regulations.

C.1.9.2.6. Insect and Rodent Control. Insect and Rodent Control is the responsibility of the government.

C.1.9.2.7. Grounds Maintenance. Grounds maintenance will be provided by the government.

C.1.9.2.8. Equipment Maintenance. If any equipment needs to be repaired the contract manager will notify the COR.

C.1.9.2.9. Military Police and Fire Protection. Phone Number 911.

C.1.9.2.10. Emergency Medical Treatment. Medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the contractor. However, the Government may provide, on an emergency basis, medical services for job related injuries while a contract employee is performing under this contract. Emergency medical care is available to the contractor employees at Womack Army Medical Center. For Emergency ambulance service, call 911. Such emergency medical care will be limited to those services necessary to prevent undue suffering or loss of life and will be provided only during the period of emergency. In such circumstances, action shall be taken to transfer employees of the contractor to a civilian health care provider as soon as the emergency period ends. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for emergency medical services provided. If the invoice is not paid, cost may be off-set by the Contracting Officer against future payments to the contractor.

C.1.9.3. Government Personnel

C.1.9.3.1. Government Personnel. The government shall identify Non-commissioned Officers who are JSOMTC staff and who will develop class rosters; arrange for student orders, billeting and coordinate travel; in-process and out-process students at the course and perform other, non-faculty functions as their commander directs. These NCO’s do not work for the contractor.

C.1.9.3.2. The government will identify one NCO or Officer to serve as the Course Director (CD) for each program. The course director will assist the contractor to ensure that all necessary logistical requirements are accomplished to keep the course running. The contractor does not work for the course director.

C.1.9.3.3. Government physicians certified by the American College of Surgeons to teach Advanced Trauma Life Support will be selected by the government, to contribute to surgical subject lesson plans and may assist in teaching surgical subjects and the live-tissue laboratory. The contractor does not work for these physicians. The COR will coordinate the participation of these physicians.

C.1.10. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

C.1.10.1. The contractor may on his own volition, augment government equipment by supplying contractor equipment. Such augmentation is subject to the approval of the COR. Contractor retains ownership and control of any such equipment.

C.2. DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

C.2.1. STANDARD DEFINITIONS (with the applicable acronym)

C.2.1.1. Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The AQL is the maximum percent defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) that, for purposes of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory.

C.2.1.2. Customer Complaint. A means of documenting certain kinds of contract service problems. A Government program that is explained to every organization that receives service under this contract which is used to evaluate a contractor's performance.

C.2.1.3. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

C.2.1.4. Government Property. All property owned by or leased to the Government or acquired by the Government under the terms of the contract. Government property includes both Government‑furnished property and contractor acquired property as defined in FAR 45.101.

C.2.1.5. Lot. The total number of service outputs in a surveillance period, as defined in the Performance Requirements column of the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

C.2.1.6. Performance Requirement. The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance. In the case of surveillance by random sampling, the performance requirement is the maximum number of defectives in the random sample chosen that may occur before the Government will affect the price computation system in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary and the Inspection of Services clause. When the method of surveillance is other than random sampling, the performance requirement is the number of defectives or maximum percent defective in the lot before the Government will effect the price computation system in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary and the Inspection of Services clause.

C.2.1.7. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the contractor.

C.2.1.8. Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all other service outputs.

C.2.1.9. Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE). A Government person responsible for surveillance of contractor performance.

C.2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods to perform surveillance of the contractor.

C.2.1.11. Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

C.2.1.12. Random Sampling. A sampling method in which each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected.

C.2.1.13. Sample. A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot. The number of outputs in the sample is the sample size.

C.2.1.14. Sampling Guide. The part of the surveillance plan, which contains all the information, needed to perform surveillance of the service output(s) by the random sampling method of surveillance.

C.2.2. TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS PECULIAR TO THIS PWS.

(JSOMTC) Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center- The Center which trains all Military components in medical special operations.

ASAT

AUTOMATED SYSTEM APPROACH TO TRAINING

AIMS-R

AUTOMATED INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-REVISED

ATTRS

ARMY TOTAL TRAINING RESOURCE SYSTEM

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - (ACLS)

American Heart Association – (AHA)

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)

Automatic Data Processing - (ADP) equipment

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)

Command Control Communication Computers (C4)

Contract Manager – (CM)

Contracting Officer’s Representative - (COR)

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Military Training Network - (MTN)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Permanent Change of Station - (PCS)

Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support - (PHTLS)

C.2.3. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

Publications and forms applicable to this Performance Work Statement are listed below. The publications and forms have been coded as mandatory or advisory. The contractor is obligated to follow those publications and use those forms coded as mandatory to the extent (that is, a specific procedure in a paragraph, section, chapter or volume) specified in the Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall be guided by those publications or use those forms coded advisory to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in the Performance Work Statement. All military publications and forms listed shall be provided by the Government at the start of the contract. Supplements or amendments to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The contractor shall immediately implement those changes in publications, which result in a decrease, or no change in the contract price.

Prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in an increase in contract price, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) in writing to obtain approval of the change. If necessary, the KO will request a price proposal, to be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date the contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the increase in cost of performance. Failure of the contractor to submit a price proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of any change shall entitle the Government to performance in accordance with such change at no increase in contract price. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that all mandatory publications are posted and up‑to‑date. Upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall return all issued publication to the Government.

The contractor shall be bound to accomplish the tasks set forth in this Performance Work Statement and its references provided that:

(1) Should there be a conflict between or among two or more such references, those coded mandatory by the PWS shall control over those coded Advisory. Between or among those similarly coded, those issued by a higher authority shall control over those issued by a lower authority; and between or among those issued at the same level of authority, those with a later date of issue shall control over those with earlier dates of issue.

(2) Any task set forth in any such reference which shall call for the exercise of non-delegable discretionary Government authority shall be subject to the final approval of the Government official having such authority.

C.2.3.1. REGULATIONS/REFERENCES:

C.2.3.1.1. Data Analyst/Personnel Technician - All are mandatory.

PUBLICATION

TITLE

DATE

Table of Distribution & Allowances (TDA)

15 JUL 99

AR 600-20

Army Command Policy 07 Jun 06

AR 600-8-1

Army Casualty Program

07 APR 06

AR 600-8-6

Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting

20 MAY 94

AR 600-8

Personnel Management

01 OCT 89

AR 614-200

Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management

14 FEB 07

DA PAM 600-8

Management and Administrative Procedures

01 AUG 86

AR 600-8-10

Leaves & Passes

15 FEB 06

AR 600-8-11

Reassignments

01 OCT 90

AR 600-8-22

Military Awards (Type/write/review & edit)

11 DEC 06

AR 600-8-19

Enlisted Promotions and Reductions

11 DEC 06

Military Pay Administration

AR25-400-2

The Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)

15 NOV 04

AR 600-8-2

Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAGS)

12 DEC 04

AR 601-280

Army Retention Program 31 Jan 06

AR 635-200

Active Duty Enlisted

Administrative Separations

06 JUN 05

AR 600-9

The Army Weight Control Program

10 JUN 87

C.2.3.1.2. Medical Instructor- List includes mandatory and advisory publications and references.

MANDATORY:

PUBLICATION

TITLE

DATE

Title 7, United States Code.

The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act

Sections 2131-2156

Public Law 89-544

Public Law 94-279

Public Law 99-198

1985.

9CRF

Animals and Animal Products 1 January 1994.

(Code of Federal Regulations)

DOD Directive 3216.1 Use of Laboratory Animal in DoD Programs 17 April 1995.

Review of the Use of Animals in Department February 1994 of Defense Medical Research Facilities, Inspector General, Department of Defense

Guide for The Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, National Research Council

NIH Pub. No.