H92240-14-R-0005_PerformanceWorkStatement.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE PRIMARY DRIVER COURSE OF INSTRUCTION

1.0 Background

In response to operational requirements, Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators must possess the intrinsic ability to perform mounted operations in a safe and effective manner across all terrain types and operating environments in high-risk Areas of Operation (AOs) worldwide. Due to austere forward operating locations and a high operational tempo, operators must be able to perform basic field diagnostics and repair on various ground mobility platforms to include: the Lightweight Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV), Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCVs), and the Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV, also known as the HMMWV).

2.0 Objectives

The objective of this Course of Instruction (COI) is to impart NSW operators with the necessary skills for mounted patrolling in open desert and mountainous terrain. The vendor shall develop and deliver a ten (10) day COI that introduces and develops the skills necessary for the safe and effective operation of LTATV, NSCV, and GMV in varied altitude and temperature conditions, across a variety of terrain types. The location of the operational training COI should closely resemble the current and anticipated operational environments to include, but not limited to, unimproved surface/roads, and rugged off-road desert and high desert terrain.

3.0 Scope

Vendor shall develop and deliver Primary Driver COIs that provides training on the LTATV, NSCV, and GMV. The COI shall start with introductory operations and capabilities for NSW operators to include: basic familiarization, basic field repair, driving fundamentals on unimproved roads and off-road terrain, obstacle negotiation, vehicle recovery, and mechanical instruction.

4.0 Tasks

4.1 Training Site(s). Prior to course delivery, the vendor shall identify proposed training site(s) that closely resemble the current and anticipated operational environments. Training sites shall be within 250 miles of Coronado, CA and shall incorporate a minimum of 60,000 acres of drivable off-road terrain, to include sand, rocks, dirt, decomposed granite, and hills. Proposal shall include proposed training site(s) and proof of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance/analysis for the proposed site(s).

4.2 Site Visits (Base Year). The vendor shall conduct a training site survey to facilitate course design and conduct a site visit at NSWG-1 to support initial curriculum design. The vendor shall identify appropriate locations for student berthing/lodging for twelve (12) students during the site visit(s) to support planning for this multi-day COI. Both site visits shall be scheduled early in the base year, to allow sufficient time for curriculum development and the delivery of six (6) courses for the base year.

4.3 Insurance Requirements: see contract clause 5652.228-9000 DEVIATION for accepatable limits. Insurance must be current for the entire performance period of the contract, including options, if exercised.

4.4 Instructor Qualifications. Instructors shall have substantial experience in off-road driving and verifiable experience with a minimum three (3) years of experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) in an off-road environment on the vehicle platforms utilized in this COI. NSW Ground Mobility Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) are dynamic in nature, and training must continuously evolve and be refined in order to stay current with the battlefield threat level, and anticipated platform employment and locations. This level of experience ensures that the vendor is capable of providing a fluid curriculum which is responsive to emergent requirements.

4.4.1 Vendor shall provide a minimum of one (1) instructor with the following:

4.4.1.1 Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Certification (MMI)

4.4.1.2 10 years of off-road mechanics experience as a member of a desert-racing crew participating in sanctioned racing events. This level of experience and certification ensures that the instructor is a seasoned professional who can provide high-quality instruction to NSW personnel.

4.4.2 Vendor shall provide a minimum two (2) instructors with the following:

4.4.2.1 A minimum of 10 years of off-road desert racing experience as a driver or co-driver/navigator in sanctioned racing events (i.e. Baja racing with vehicles like buggies, trophy truck, stock truck, pro mini etc.). Proficiency in off-road driving requires a great deal of experience, and racing experience ensures a high aptitude in off-road techniques.

4.5 Instructor to student ratio shall be 1:4 during the LTATV instruction and no less than 1:6 during instruction on NSCVs and GMVs. During the 8-12 hours per day for the duration of the 10-day course, instructor’s effort shall be solely dedicated to the instruction of NSW personnel.

4.5.1 Vendor shall provide a resume for all instructors with its proposal to verify credential information.

4.6 Vendor Furnished Equipment.

4.6.1 Safety Equipment. The vendor shall furnish the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below for student use during the LTATV portion of the COI, in quantities/sizes sufficient to protect all students. Equipment selection shall be approved by the designated NSW government representative prior to the first COI. Equipment shall be in good condition and working order and be properly sized to each student. Student sizes will be provided to the vendor prior to each COI, along with the student roster.

4.6.1.2 Full-face Snell/DOT approved helmets (shall be clean, and in excellent condition);

4.6.1.3 Driving/Riding Gloves; and

4.6.1.4 Tinted Goggles

4.6.2 Instructor Vehicles. Vendor shall provide one (1) mechanically sound LTATV/UTV in good working order for each instructor, for use during the LTATV portion of the COI (days 1, 2, 3).

4.6.3 Training Vehicles. Vendor shall provide proof of ownership and proof of insurance for at least seven (7) NSCV-type training vehicles for use during the NSCV portion of the COI. They shall be 4-wheel drive, high center-of-gravity vehicles that emulate the current SOCOM Program of Record NSCV vehicles, which are Toyota Hilux and Toyota Land Cruiser, in left- and right-hand drive, and diesel- and gasoline-powered variants. The vendor shall provide at least two vehicles with manual transmissions, two vehicles with diesel engines, and one vehicle with right-hand drive. Vehicles shall be in sound mechanical condition, with all preventative maintenance completed. Vehicles shall be equipped with winches and ancillary recovery tools needed for winching, towing, kinetic rope recovery, and tire-plugging/repair. No rental vehicles shall be utilized as training or training support vehicles.

4.6.4 Maintenance/Refueling. Vendor shall be responsible for provision of any and all supplies, equipment and manpower necessary for training vehicle refueling, maintenance and repair.

4.6.5 Safety. All training vehicles (1 LTATV, 7 NSCV’s) shall be equipped, at minimum, with ROPS (roll-over protection system), 4-point safety restraints for both front seats, and fire extinguishers. Vendor shall ensure that the training platforms are properly maintained and ready for safe operation on a daily basis, prior to the beginning of each training day. If a vehicle is inoperable or fails to meets maintenance or safety standards, it will be removed from training and replaced.

4.7 COI Design & Deliverables. The vendor shall develop and deliver a 10-day Primary Driver COI: three days on the LTATV, three days on the NSCV, and four days on the GMV. The vendor shall provide all training hand-outs, requirements, objectives, and skills as defined below. Curriculum and hand-outs shall be reviewed and approved in advance by the designated NSW government representative.

4.7.1 Driver Education. The COI curriculum shall meet driver education requirements which are prerequisite for obtaining an operator’s license for LTATV, NSCV-type trucks, and GMV, as per NAVFAC MO-403, Navy Driver’s Handbook, and NAVFAC P-300, Management of Civil Engineering Support Equipment.

4.7.2 Course Review/After-Action

4.7.2.2 The initial course shall be utilized as a pilot course by the government. Changes and alterations to the COI design/execution will be submitted to the vendor in writing for action and incorporation prior to the second course delivery. All changes shall be mutually agreed upon and shall not alter the scope of this PWS.

4.7.2.3 On a quarterly basis, the vendor shall provide written after-action reports and conduct a review of the curriculum, course handouts, and other deliverables with NSW government representatives. The review may be conducted by whatever means is most convenient and cost-effective, to include teleconference. Output from this quarterly review shall be incorporated into the course design prior to the delivery of the next course.

4.8 Course Duration / Time Constraints. The COI shall include a minimum of two (2) hours total classroom time, a minimum of twelve (12) hours total maintenance time, and a minimum of fifty-four (54) hours total driving time. Vendor shall provide a minimum of eight (8) hours per day of instruction (including classroom), but no more than 12 hours per day.

4.8.1 Minimum of 80 hours total

4.8.2 Maximum of 120 hours total

4.8.3 Maximum 12 students

4.9 Course Briefs & Handouts. vendor shall be prepared to provide the following handouts and briefs for each student:

4.9.1 Training syllabus detailing the course outline and schedule of events. Proposed location of training evolutions, with transit times from berthing/lodging or previous evolution’s site annotated, as applicable.

4.9.2 A bound student training guide for note-taking which outlines classroom, field instruction, and safety requirements/guidance. The vendor shall provide one (1) guide for each attending student at each COI. Key skills shall be bulleted for field expedient reference. The student guide shall include a section on vehicle recovery with special considerations identified with regard to specific platforms. Additionally, a section shall be included that addresses mechanical trouble-shooting with regard to specific platforms and commonly experienced failures.

4.9.3 An introduction brief prior to course commencement that covers individual staff introductions and experience, learning objectives, safety guidelines, rules, and disciplinary procedures/actions for the course. Introduction brief will be assisted by NSW medical support and designated government representative.

4.9.4 A detailed brief at the start of each training day that covers daily objectives and re-enforces safety guidelines. Lessons learned and critiques from previous evolutions completed will also be covered at this time. MEDEVAC procedures will be briefed by the on-site Navy Corpsman during this briefing.

4.10 Vehicle Familiarization, Maintenance and Repair Instruction. During the COI, and in accordance with vehicle manuals and other official documentation, instructors shall provide practical, hands-on instruction of basic and vehicle-specific pre-op / post-op inspections, and remedial field expedient troubleshooting/repair specific to the various platforms. The instructors shall explain proper procedures verbally, demonstrate physically, and provide hands-on opportunities for each student.

4.11 Vehicle Operation and Skills Development. The COI shall provide instruction on LTATVs, NSCV-type vehicles and GMVs that provides students with increasingly difficult terrain negotiation and operating skills. Instructors shall provide verbal guidance and explanation at new and/or difficult terrain features on each platform. Instructors shall break down the training curriculum into separate obstacle negotiation and key skill demonstrations /execution evolutions in order to better observe the students, provide guidance, critique student execution, and enforce Operational Risk Management (ORM) safety guidance provided by NSW government representative. Instruction shall incorporate iterative skill-building when feasible and appropriate, by providing students multiple opportunities to navigate specific obstacles/terrain features with instructor supervision, allowing them to hone their skills in a safe and controlled environment.

4.12 Certification. Upon completion of the course, students shall receive a certificate of completion which properly illustrates their level of proficiency exhibited on platforms trained based on a competency matrix. Students that demonstrate capable knowledge and competency with the platforms shall receive an Operator Certificate of Completion. Students who fail to show competency of a platform/s shall receive a Certificate of Attendance. Criteria used to determine competency may include the following:

4.12.1 Operation of the Vehicle

4.12.2 Guide and Control

4.12.3 Adhere to Traffic Laws

4.12.4 Minimize Conflict

4.12.5 Manage Crisis

4.12.6 Left Foot Breaking

4.12.7 Apex Line Selection

4.12.8 Technical Line Selection

4.12.9 Failed Hill Exercise

4.12.10 Trail Breaking

4.13 COI Design. Delivery of instruction on vehicle familiarization, maintenance, repair, operation, driving skills development, and recovery shall be structured as specified below. Curriculum shall be reviewed and approved in advance by the designated NSW government representative.

4.13.1 LTATV (days 1, 2, 3)

4.13.1.2 Basic LTATV Pre-Ride inspection (Tires and Wheels, Controls and Cables, Lights and Electrics, Oil and Fuel, Chain/Driveshaft and Chassis [TCLOC]), basic field repair and mechanical instruction by certified Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) mechanic.

4.13.1.3 Daily LTATV operation that provides students with increasingly difficult terrain negotiation and operating skills. Instructors shall provide verbal guidance and explanation at new and/or difficult terrain features. Instructors will break down the training curriculum into separate obstacle negotiation evolutions in order to better observe the students and provide guidance.

4.13.1.4 At a minimum, the driving portion of the COI shall cover the following skills and techniques on government-furnished LTATVs:

4.13.1.4.1 Driving/Track Safety Rules

4.13.1.4.2 Controls Safety Features

4.13.1.4.3 Vehicle Dynamics

4.13.1.4.4 Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (Pre-op / Post-op)

4.13.1.4.5 Start-up & Shut Down Procedures

4.13.1.4.6 On/Off Road Operations Movement

4.13.1.4.7 Defensive Riding Strategies & Risk Management Employment & Troubleshooting Concepts

4.13.1.4.8 Transfer case manipulation

4.13.1.4.9 Operator Protective Equipment Gear & Nomenclature

4.13.1.4.10 Operator/LTATV-Terrain Relationship

4.13.1.4.11 Braking Drills

4.13.1.4.12 Controlled Emergency Skid Control

4.13.1.4.13 Line Selection Through Turns

4.13.1.4.14 Line Selection During Terrain/Obstacle Navigation

4.13.1.4.15 Off-camber and side-slope traverse to include a tethering demonstration

4.13.1.4.16 Turning Drills to include Radius, Quick, Serpentine

4.13.1.4.17 Evasive Steering Exercise

4.13.1.4.18 Crash Avoidance

4.13.1.4.19 Constant Acceleration

4.13.1.4.20 Decreasing Radius Curves

4.13.1.4.21 Reversing Drills

4.13.1.4.22 Straight-Line Curves

4.13.1.4.23 Rapid Acceleration/Deceleration

4.13.1.4.24 Provide lecture and field training on advanced terrain negotiation (rock, decomposed granite, sand, hills, etc.)

4.13.1.4.25 High Angle Approach / Departure techniques

4.13.1.4.26 Vehicle recovery techniques including but not limited to: winching, kinetic rope recovery and towing

4.13.1.4.27 Tire Changes utilizing both terrain assisted and multiple personnel

4.13.1.4.28 Towing Considerations in open and closed terrain (Bridle vs. Single Point)

4.13.1.5 At a minimum, the maintenance portion of the COI shall provide familiarization in maintenance procedures, basic trouble-shooting and field repair of the following vehicle systems:

4.13.1.5.1 Fuel system

4.13.1.5.2 Cooling system

4.13.1.5.3 Lubrication system

4.13.1.5.4 Electrical system

4.13.1.5.5 Suspension system

4.13.1.5.6 Drive train

4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.13.1

4.13.2 NSCV (days 4, 5, 6)

4.13.2.1 At a minimum, the driving portion of the COI shall cover the following skills and techniques on vendor-provided NSCV-type vehicles:

4.11 4.12 4.12.2 4.12.2.1

4.13.2.1.1 Driving/Track Safety Rules

4.13 4.13.2 4.13.2.1 4.13.2.1.1

4.13.2.1.2 Controls Safety Features

4.13.2.1.3 Vehicle Dynamics

4.13.2.1.4 Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (Pre-op / Post-op)

4.13.2.1.5 Start-up & Shut Down Procedures

4.13.2.1.6 On/Off Road Operations Movement

4.13.2.1.7 Defensive Riding Strategies & Risk Management Employment & Troubleshooting Concepts

4.13.2.1.8 Terrain and obstacle analysis to include logs, rocks, and sand (water and mud when available).

4.13.2.1.9 Multiple obstacle negotiation to include logs, rocks, and sand (water and mud when available).

4.13.2.1.10 Vehicle operations on unfamiliar unimproved roads emphasizing transitions between road surfaces to cover mud, dirt, sand, loose gravel, and rocky conditions.

4.13.2.1.11 All-weather operations, weather permitting.

4.13.2.1.12 Off-camber and side-slope terrain negotiation.

4.13.2.1.13 Angle of approach and angle of departure slope negotiation.

4.13.2.1.14 Proper gear and transfer case selection for specific terrain and conditions (to include logs, rocks, water, mud, and sand)

4.13.2.1.15 Line selection during terrain/obstacle navigation

4.13.2.1.16 Left-foot braking

4.13.2.1.17 Trail-breaking car control technique

4.13.2.1.18 Controlled Emergency Skid Control

4.13.2.1.19 Line Selection Through Turns

4.13.2.1.20 Accident avoidance drills

4.13.2.1.21 Vehicle recovery techniques including but not limited to: winching, kinetic rope recovery, towing and jack methods.

4.13.2.1.22 Training will include a minimum of one driving evolution utilizing night- vision devices.

4.13.2.2 At a minimum, the maintenance portion of the COI shall provide familiarization in maintenance procedures, basic trouble-shooting and field repair of the following vehicle systems:

4.13.2.2.1 Fuel system

4.13.2.2.2 Cooling system

4.13.2.2.3 Lubrication system

4.13.2.2.4 Electrical system

4.13.2.2.5 Suspension system

4.13.2.2.6 Drive train

4.13.3 GMV (days 7,8,9,10)

4.13.3.1 At a minimum, the driving portion of the COI shall cover the following skills and techniques on Government-furnished GMVs:

4.13.3.1.1 Driving/Track Safety Rules

4.13.3.1.2 Controls Safety Features

4.13.3.1.3 Vehicle Dynamics

4.13.3.1.4 Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (Pre-op / Post-op)

4.13.3.1.5 Start-up & Shut Down Procedures

4.13.3.1.6 On/Off Road Operations Movement

4.13.3.1.7 Defensive driving strategies, risk management employment & troubleshooting Concepts

4.13.3.1.8 Terrain and obstacle analysis to include logs, rocks, and sand (water and mud when available).

4.13.3.1.9 Multiple obstacle negotiation to include logs, rocks, and sand (water and mud when available).

4.13.3.1.10 Vehicle operations on unfamiliar unimproved roads emphasizing transitions between road surfaces to cover mud, dirt, sand, loose gravel, and rocky conditions.

4.13.3.1.11 All-weather operations, weather permitting.

4.13.3.1.12 Off-camber and side-slope terrain negotiation.

4.13.3.1.13 Angle of approach and angle of departure slope negotiation.

4.13.3.1.14 Proper gear and transfer case selection for specific terrain and conditions (to include logs, rocks, water, mud, and sand)

4.13.3.1.15 Line selection during terrain/obstacle navigation

4.13.3.1.16 Left-foot braking/Brake-throttle modulation employment

4.13.3.1.17 Vehicle recovery techniques including but not limited to: winching, kinetic rope recovery, towing and jack methods.

4.13.3.1.18 Training will include a minimum of one driving evolution utilizing night- vision devices

4.13.3.2 At a minimum, the maintenance portion of the COI shall provide familiarization in maintenance procedures, basic trouble-shooting and field repair of the following vehicle systems:

4.13.3.2.1 Fuel system

4.13.3.2.2 Cooling system

4.13.3.2.3 Lubrication system

4.13.3.2.4 Electrical system

4.13.3.2.5 Suspension system

4.13.3.2.6 Drive train

5 Delivery.

5.1 Development of the initial COI, including review and comment by NSW personnel, is expected to last approximately 45 days from the date of award. Proposed course development schedule and preliminary review shall be delivered by award + 30 days. The initial COI shall be utilized as a pilot course by the Government, whereupon completion, changes and alterations to the COI design/execution will be submitted to the Vendor for action. The vendor shall be prepared to adjust training dates, in coordination with NSWG-1, to meet emergent mission/training requirements.

5.2 The vendor shall ensure that training site(s) selection and permit approvals, COI deliverables, and COI design/curriculum are complete and reviewed/approved by NSWG-1 30 days or more prior to beginning the first COI.

5.3 Execution of Training

5.3.2 Sample student training guide (1 ea) within 30 days of award

5.3.3 Re-evaluation and Ongoing Reporting. Vendor shall provide After Action Reviews of all completed courses within 15 days, and quarterly reports within five (5) days following the end of the fiscal quarter to the Government Representative on student attendance, lessons learned, and recommended modifications to course curriculum.

5.4 Deliverables

PWS

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Prior to the first COI, and at the time of any changes in vehicles

6 Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI). During this course, the Government shall be responsible for the provision of the following:

6.1 Student berthing/lodging, meals, fuel, the attending Government representative, MEDEVAC plan and medical support.

6.2 LTATV and GMV training platforms, consumables (fuel, oil, and filters), any required repair parts, and mechanic support for government-furnished vehicles. The government shall ensure that government-furnished training platforms are safe for operation on a daily basis prior to the beginning of each training day. If a vehicle is deemed to be inoperable, it shall not be used for any training until it passes inspection by an authorized government representative.

6.3 NAVFAC MO-403, Navy Driver’s Handbook, and NAVFAC P-300, Management of Civil Engineering Support Equipment, in electronic format and as requested.

7.0 Security. No one else may be present on site during the training COIs besides NSW, Contractor, and BLM (Rangers if required).

8.0 Travel. Travel for 2 site visits is anticipated. One shall be to the training location for the training site survey to facilitate course design and one shall be to San Diego, CA to conduct a site visit at NSWG-1 to support initial curriculum design. Each trip should be 5 days. Travel may be required in the option years, that will be determined at the Task Order level.

9.0 Other Unique Requirements

9.1 The vendor shall not require students to sign any waivers, liability or otherwise. The government retains the ultimate right to stop training for unsafe conditions. Independent of the government’s right, the vendor has a duty to stop training due to any safety concerns. The government also retains the ultimate right to stop training, if in the opinion of the government representative(s), the vendor is providing negligent, improper or out-of-scope training, or is not in compliance with the terms of the contract.

9.2 In the event of a medical emergency, injury, and/or accident, the vendor shall stop training. At that point the Senior Uniformed Service Member shall have overall authority in the execution of the MEDEVAC plan.

10.0 Government Contacts

TBD at contract award

11.0 Contractor Manpower Reporting

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Special Warfare 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/

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/