H92239-13-R-0004-0001_Solicitation_Amendment_2_(24_May_13).pdf

CONWAY S. PHELPS

910-432-6145 (CONWAY-PHELPS@SOC.MIL)

HQ USASOC, ATTN: AOCO

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is the follow ing:

1. The solicitation response is extended to 31 MAY 13, 4:00 PM (EST).

2. Address contractor questions and provide Government responses.

3. Amend the solilcitation and incorporate changes to include increase to SOF-P requirement (15 to 21) w ith Section L and SOW revisions.

Changes are high-lighted.

See Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 29

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-May-2013

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X H92239-13-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Apr-2013

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24-May-2013

CODE

HQ US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS CMD, DCSAC

ATTN: AOCO (CONTRACTING)

BLDG E-2929

DESERT STORM DRIVE

FORT BRAGG NC 28310

H92239 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE H92239

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

H92239-13-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-May-2013 04:00 PM to 31-May-2013 04:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SUBCLIN 0001AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from Special Operations Forces Paramedics (SOF-P)

Instruction: Estimated Effort - 15 FTE. The estimated number of SOF-P FTEs could grow from 15 estimated FTEs to 41 estimated FTEs - an increase of 26 FTEs. Offerors shall provide a "per instructor" price for this CLIN.

$_________ per instructor. Ordering Period is 01 JUL 2013 - 30 JUN 2014. to Special Operations Forces

Paramedics (SOF-P) Instruction: Estimated Effort - 21 FTE. The estimated number of SOF-P FTEs could grow from

21 estimated FTEs to 41 estimated FTEs - an increase of 20 FTEs. Offerors shall provide a "per instructor" price for this CLIN. $_________ per instructor. Ordering Period is 01 JUL 2013 - 30 JUN 2014..

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

MEDICAL INSTRUCTION SOW

C.1. GENERAL

C.1.1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all personnel and other services necessary to perform training as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW) 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), US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, US

Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC in accordance with this SOW. 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 period immediately prior to the scheduled contract start date (Phase-In) and the 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. At the initial meeting, the schedule (to include number and frequency) for follow-on weekly progress meetings shall be confirmed. 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 Only those employees with a need to know and the appropriate security clearance will be allowed to observe operations. All contractor employees shall have a SECRET security clearance in order to obtain access to the ASOC Network.

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 SOW defines the requirements for the contractor support for specified training programs. In the JSOMTC many of the training programs are joint services programs. Proposed 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, the SOW defines the support required in the development/ implementation of training, and development of training aids. 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 (SOIDC), 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 (AMI) 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 is training to standard.

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

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 Naval Special

Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), or as a Special Operations Combat Medic for USASOC, NAVSPECWARCOM, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), or Marine Corp Forces Special

Operations Command (MARSOC).

C.1.2.3.4. The students will be trained to successfully perform/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; pre-hospital 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 (at civilian medical centers);

Advanced Tactical Practitioner certification; EMT-Paramedic certification (optional); medical mission planning;

field treatment of CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive) casualty; preventive medicine; physical diagnosis; 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, pre-anesthesia, 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 off-site or on-site 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 CM shall have experience working with senior military officers and at a minimum, the CM shall have experience commensurate to that of a senior Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) of the pay grade of E8.

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. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall serve the SIM shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract start date.

C.1.3.1.3. The CM or SIM, or their alternates, shall be available during hours of operation (see paragraph

C.1.7.1.1.).

C.1.3.1.4. All contract employees 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 Government 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 an estimated 5,640 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 three (3).

These instructors will provide basic and advanced medical instruction for the JSOMTC Medical Courses. These instructors shall have the experience and qualifications listed below. Additionally, all AMIs shall meet the AMI requirements listed in the chart following paragraph C.1.3.3.4.3.

Must be graduates of a World Health Organization accredited medical school or American Medical

Association/American Academy of Physician Assistants accredited physician assistant program.

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.

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.

(Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis and must be approved by the COR)

C.1.3.3.4.2. SOF Paramedic Instructors (SOF-P): The contractor shall provide the JSOMTC with an estimated 39,480 hours of SOF Paramedic Instruction at the times prescribed in the training schedule. The recommended number of instructors to meet this requirement is twenty-one (21).

There is potential growth to forty-one (41) SOF-P instructors. 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 C.1.3.3.4.3.

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

Complete an approved Instructor Trainer Course provided by the Government during work hours.

Ensure instructors maintain currency of the following credentials:

- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I)

- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS-I)

- Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)

* Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic EMT-P, certified IAW NREMT or IAW a U.S.

jurisdiction or IAW USSOCOM Advanced Tactical Practitioner (ATP) requirements (*Not required for AMIs)

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. (Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis and must be approved by the COR)

Qualification/Psn Prior

Military

Experience

Emg

Med

Inst

3yrs

PEPP

Instr

NREMT/

ATP

Certified

EMT-P

BLS INSTR ACLS INSTR ITC

Senior Instructor

Manager X X X X X X X

AMI X X X X X

SOF-P X X X X X X X

C.1.3.3.4 Contractor Manpower Reporting

C.1.3.3.4.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the JSOMTC via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

C.1.3.3.4.2. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

C.1.3.3.5. 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.1.3.3.5.1. 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, 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. The contractor shall initiate a request for facility clearance within 2-days after award of the contract if the contractor does not currently possess the requisite security facility clearance. The contractor shall be required to submit all applicable company information necessary to adjudicate a facility security clearance utilizing a Government-furnished DD Form 254. Contractor employees shall have a SECRET security clearance.

C.1.3.4.1 The provisions of DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

(NISPOM), 28 February 2006, apply.

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 the contractor shall secure Government equipment and classified documents or classified Information Technology/Information Management(IT/IM) items in accordance with the NISPOM, Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R) and applicable US Army Directives, Regulations, and policies.

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 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 http://www.ecmra.mil/ http://www.ecmra.mil/ 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 shall be deducted from the monthly contractor invoice.

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.

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C.1.4.2.1. DELETED

C.1.4.3. Government Contractor Common Access Card (CAC). Each employee performing on this order will be entered into the Contractor Verification System(CVS) by the Government. Once approved through CVS, employees will be authorized to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) which is required in order to use a

Government owned computer. Prior to the contract start date the contractor shall submit in writing to the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) each employee’s full name, SSN, email address, and DOB for input into

CVS.

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 conduct surveillance of 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. The contractor's CM shall state the corrective action taken and the methods used to prevent future occurences at no cost to the Government.

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 or 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.1.6.6. Government Remedies. The contracting officer will follow FAR 52.246-4, “Inspection of Services-

Fixed Price” for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

The Government will not pay for services that were not rendered due to contractor failure to perform satisfactorily per the requirements within this SOW.

C.1.7. HOURS OF OPERATION

C.1.7.1. The contractor is responsible for conducting normal operations between the hours of 0800-1700

Monday thru Friday (EST or EDT), except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Generally, preparation and teaching hours for the contract instructors and staff will be within the hours mentioned with an hour for lunch each day. Some instructors may be required to participate in periodic weekend and evening blocks of training, or specialized training/field training in an austere environment outside of those hours.

The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Statement of Work when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

C.1.7.2. 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 to be present for longer work days, not to exceed 16 hours in any one day but not more than 160 hours in any four week block. Duty on a Saturday or Sunday may also occasionally be required but no instructor shall be required more than 25 weekend days per year.

C.1.7.3 Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to perform services on these Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

C.17.4. NON-DUTY DAYS. The Government facility shall be closed from 23-31 December 2013. These days will serve as non-duty days. Provided are the out-year estimates for non-duty days: 22-31 DEC 14, 21-

31 DEC 15, 19-30 DEC 16 and 18-29 DEC 17.

C.1.7.5 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. Obtaining Additional or Replacement Equipment. The contractor shall submit requests for additional or replacement Government 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.1.9.2. 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.Reserved.

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 affect 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 SOW 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 SOW.

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 AND ACRONYMS PECULIAR TO THIS SOW.

(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 SOW 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

SOW. The contractor shall be guided by those publications or use those forms coded advisory to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in the SOW. 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 SOWand its references provided that:

(1) Should there be a conflict between or among two or more such references, those coded mandatory by the SOW 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. Medical Instructor- List includes mandatory and advisory publications and references.

MANDATORY:

PUBLICATION TITLE DATE

Title 7, United States Code. The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act 1966

Sections 2131-2156

Public Law 89-544

Public Law 94-279 1976

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, 1996

National Research Council

NIH Pub. No. 88-2959 Institutional Administrator’s Manual for Laboratory January 1988

National Institutes of Health Animal Care and Use

NIH Pub. 92-3415 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Guidebook, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

AR 70-18 (SECNAVIBNST 3990.38B; FAR 169-2; 1 June 1984.

DNAINST 3216.1B; USUSHSINST 3203), (Change 1)

The Use of Animals in DOD Programs

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, p140; 10-93

DOT HS 087314 EMT-Paramedic Refresher Training Program Dec 1988

Current American Heart Association guidelines on Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) and

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

TMEP Tactical Medical Emergency Protocols Jan 2010

ADVISORY:

PUBLICATION TITLE DATE

STP 31-18-SM-TG (Soldier’s Manual and Trainer’s Guide, 24 Oct 03

Career Management Field 18 Basic Tasks).

STP 31-18D34-SM-TG (Soldier’s Manual and Trainer’s Guide, 01 Oct 03

Military Occupational Specialty 18D Special

Operations Medical Sergeant).

Program of Instruction, Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course 011-18D30, 15 Jun 09

United States Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare

Center and School,.

Current American College of Surgeons Pre-Hospital

Trauma Life Support Publications.

C.3. REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1. GENERAL. The contractor shall provide all personnel and other services necessary to perform to the standards in this contract except as specified as Government provided services.

C.3.1.1. All contractor personnel shall adhere to U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, and JSOMTC rules and regulations and shall exercise tact, diplomacy, and technical capability interfacing with Special Operations personnel from all service branches of the United States and foreign countries.

C.3.1.2. The contractor shall ensure a faculty-to-student ratio in didactic and hands-on blocks is IAW the published POIs.

C.3.1.3. Clerical and other non-faculty personnel will not teach any medical block of instruction.

C.3.1.4. The contractor shall conduct or permit the Government to perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on all Government equipment and systems employed in support of the POI. The schedule for the training and any amendments to the schedule, will be approved by the Government.

C.3.1.5. The contractor shall be aware of meetings, published guidance and directives of the JSOMTC, Army training initiatives, relevant regulations and notices as part of the contractor effort to ensure that JSOMTC training systems are employed to support JSOMTC mission requirements.

C.3.1.6. The contractor shall alert the COR to any training/system deficiencies that may have either short-term or long-range impact on the ability of the Government to accomplish its training objectives. The contractor may elect to prepare technical studies to address improvement concepts, cost-benefit analysis and to make recommendations.

C.3.1.7. The contractor may design and develop electronic training aids in support of JSOMTC training objectives.

C.3.1.8. Travel Reimbursement. Shall be paid in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulation

(JFTR), FAR and associated cost principles. In order to be reimbursed for contract employee travel expenses the following supporting documentation shall be provided to the USASOC Contracting Office. The contractor is to provide the information that is applicable to the specific travel performed.

C.3.1.8.1. Document from the Government requiring the travel referencing the individual(s) to travel, the location and date(s) required.

C.3.1.8.2. Paid receipt for airline tickets. Tickets shall be purchased using the most economical rates available for the required travel that allows for mission support.

C.3.1.8.3. Paid receipt for hotel expenses. Costs for meals, movies, etc. must be billed separately.

They can appear on the hotel receipt but will not be treated as hotel costs. Applicable taxes may be included in the request for reimbursement of hotel expenses.

C.3.1.8.4. Paid receipts for rental cars, if authorized by the tasking document provided by the

Government. Efforts to obtain the most economical rates should be taken.

C.3.1.8.5. Any other paid receipts for expenses exceeding $75.00 each should be provided and explained.

C.3.1.8.6. Meals and Incidentals will be paid in accordance with corporate policy, but not to exceed the limits in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

C.3.1.8.7. POV mileage information.

C.3.2. Faculty.

C.3.2.1. Contract Manager (CM). The CM is responsible for the performance of the work and may be one of the instructors. 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 not later than the contract start date.

C.3.2.2. Senior Instructor Manager (SIM). The Senior Instructor Manager shall be one of the working contract instructors. This instructor shall be responsible for the quality of all contract instruction. May perform as the alternate CM. The Senior Instructor shall be one of the "working" contract instructors with experience working with military personnel, to include senior military officers; general manager experience and prior contract experience.

The SIM :

Is responsible for all exercises, and instruction performed by contract personnel.

Ensures instructors are qualified for the classes/course they instruct.

Is responsible for contract employee compliance with the security requirements of C.1.4.

Coordinates with subject matter experts (SME) teaching specific skill blocks of instruction.

C.3.2.2.1. Instruction Management for JSOMTC. The Contractor shall:

Be responsible for supporting the daily operations of JSOMTC, to include all exercises, and instruction.

Maintain, update,…