RFQ_Attachment_1_-_MRV_PWS_Final.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command

Marine Reconnaissance Vehicle (MRV) Training

1.0. BACKGROUND

1.1. Naval Special Warfare Groups require Maritime Reconnaissance Vehicle (MRV) training in order to operate their vehicles in high surf environments. Group Training Detachments are responsible for training its Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel for combat deployments. NSW organizations routinely conduct littoral and Over the Beach (OTB) training in high surf environments. Training shall provide personnel with the skills to operate their vehicles as rescue (personnel recovery), insertion, and extraction platforms in extreme water conditions.

2.0. OBJECTIVES

2.1. The objective is to issue a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for MRV OTB and littoral training in a location with consistently high surf (greater than 8 feet above sea level). The Contractor shall provide a curriculum designed to test drivers’ skills learned throughout the course of instruction (COI) as follows.

2.1.1. Fully test the SEAL MRV driver skill sets.

2.1.2. Test the driver ability to adapt to adverse training scenarios.

3.0. SCOPE

3.1. The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, and materials necessary to provide training to NSW personnel at locations which support all scheduled waterborne evolutions and events associated with OTB MRV Course of Instruction (COI) as outlined below and at the task order level. Training is anticipated to consist of 5 days for each evolution. COI evolutions are anticipated to have a minimum count of 10 students and a maximum count of 16 students.

4.0. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Basic Support Requirements:

4.1.1. The Contractor shall conduct training at locations which have consistent surf conditions of eight feet or higher.

4.1.1.1. The Contractor shall ensure training does not violate any local, State or Federal laws at chosen training sites.

4.1.1.2. The Contractor shall provide any required permits for the conduct of training at the chosen training sites.

4.1.2. The Contractor shall provide course materials to include:

4.1.2.1. Training schedule (A001);

4.1.2.2. Training and Maintenance booklets (A002)

4.1.2.3 Certificate of Training (A003)

4.1.3. The Contractor shall maintain a 1 to 4 ratio of instructor to students and be able to support up to 16 students per training evolution.

4.1.4. The Contractor shall provide one vehicle per two (2) students unless otherwise specified at the task order level.

4.1.4.2. The Contractor shall provide any equipment necessary to execute curriculum, to include sleds.

4.1.5. For the initial task order issued against the contract, the Contractor shall provide the same types of vehicles currently used by NSW (Yamaha SHO and other Yamaha three seat vehicles). Subsequent task orders will indicate who (contractor or Government) provides vehicles, the quantity, and the type.

4.1.5.1. Provision of sleds and any other required training items will be defined at the task order level.

4.1.6. The Course of Instruction shall be a mix of classroom instruction and practical exercise with a minimum of 25 hours actively operating MRV’s on the water.

4.1.7. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 2 hours of an in-field intermediate level maintenance and troubleshooting class conducted by a certified Jet Ski mechanic.

4.2. Specific Requirements and Mandatory Curriculum Contents: The Contractor shall provide a block of instruction on the following subjects, unless otherwise specified in the task order. The content of the instruction is subject to change at no additional cost to the Government; however, courses that deviate considerably from the following content will be negotiated as a custom course under this contract.

4.2.1. MRV and ocean risk management. The Contractor shall follow guidelines for US Army Safety Center Risk Management Standards. (3 hours)

4.2.2. Risk Technician student physical ability and water competency skills and testing from the ocean. (1 hour)

4.2.2.1. Analyze topography of beach floor based on water surface visual clues.

4.2.2.2. Analyze different shorelines and risks involved based on topography, risks involved and how to navigate in most all conditions.

4.2.2.3. Adapt, analyze and access water and wave conditions to minimize risk for MRV use.

4.2.3. MRV Pre-Op/Post-Op, launching, and Basic MRV Familiarity. (1.5 hours)

4.2.4. MRV/Risk Technician / Rescue Craft Operator Skills Training. (24 hours – see subtasks)

4.2.4.1. Basic Skills/Flat surf. (8 hours)

4.2.4.1.1. Trailering and launching (boat ramp, shoreline)

4.2.4.1.2. Reversing maneuvers

4.2.4.1.3. High speed turns

4.2.4.1.4. Figure 8 course

4.2.4.1.5. Tight turns

4.2.4.1.6. Precision approach driving

4.2.4.1.7. Pinpoint stopping

4.2.4.1.8. Hand signals

4.2.4.2. Intermediate Skills/Surf up to 8 feet. (8 hours)

4.2.4.2.1. Entering and exiting the impact zone

4.2.4.2.2. Out running waves

4.2.4.2.3. Going over broken waves

4.2.4.2.4. Launching & retrieval from shoreline

4.2.4.2.5. Holding position in the surf zone

4.2.4.2.6. Turning inside the surf zone

4.2.4.2.7. Crew /victim management and control

4.2.4.2.8. Equipment failure drills

4.2.4.2.9. Remounting overturned craft

4.2.4.2.10. Proper Towing skills

4.2.4.3. Advanced Skills/High Surf 8 feet plus. (8 hours)

4.2.4.3.1. Throw bag

4.2.4.3.2. Crew drop off

4.2.4.3.3. High speed crew pick- up

4.2.4.3.4. Single handed pick - up

4.2.4.3.5. Conscious victim pick up

4.2.4.3.6. Unconscious victim pick-up

4.2.4.3.7. Rigging and towing assist

4.2.4.3.8. Rescue scenarios

4.2.5. Knowledge riding and risk mitigation in high surf/navigation around coastline/day and night course. (2 hours)

4.2.6. Knowledge of rescue techniques in flat water and high surf to include insertions and extractions from beach.

(2 hours)

4.2.7. Knowledge of water rules and etiquette, reefs, waves, currents, and how to read them. (1 hour)

4.2.8. Knowledge of working around shoreline with surging water on to dry reefs and shore. (1 hour)

4.2.9. Advanced techniques in rough ocean conditions and very high surf (10+ ft. or 20 ft. face) and risk mitigation.

(3 hours)

4.2.10. Knowledge of basic operator-level jet-ski equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting, repair. (4 hours)

4.2.11. Night vision skills and adaptation. (3 hours)

4.2.11.1. Rescue scenarios.

4.2.11.2. Familiarization for students and get them used to working with night vision while driving skis and performing tasks.

4.2.11.3. Flat Water familiarization and Navigation.

4.2.11.4. Small surf familiarization and Navigation.

4.2.12. Daily Post-Op overview and discussion. (.5 hour)

5.0. DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Item No. PWS Ref. Delivery Date

Training/Course Schedule A001 4.1.2 30 days after contract award

Training and Maintenance Booklets

A002 4.1.2 30 days after contract award

Certificate of Training A003 4.1.2 Day One of the course of instruction.

Contractor Manpower Reporting A004 6.0 Annually NLT 31 October and/or at contract completion.

6.0. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

6.1. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for 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, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil . (A004)

7.0. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1. The Government does not anticipate incorporating travel for this effort. Training shall occur in and around the coastal waters of the State of Hawaii in order to support required environmental training conditions.

8.0. SECURITY

8.1. Contractor personnel shall be US Citizens.

9.0. SAFETY

9.1. Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The Contractor shall comply with and maintain appropriate safety instructions and qualification standards in accordance with references located in paragraph 13.

9.2. Senior Military Member

9.2.1. The Senior Military Member shall provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine as appropriate.

Additionally, the Senior Military Member will have the authority to stop any training being provided when he or she determines that the safety of students, contractor employees or other personnel are at risk.

9.3. Contractor Responsibility

9.3.1. Nothing in the performance work statement (PWS), nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract, shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the Contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.4. Risk Controls

9.4.1. Risks are incurred during the conduct of this training. This training requires implementation of risk controls.

Government organizations will insure a certified HM medic is on station at each training event and there is a designated vehicle identified to support casualty evacuation.

10.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI):

10.1. Students will provide OPSCORE helmets with night vision mounts, and night vision devices for their own use.

10.2. Students will provide 2 OPSCORE helmets with night vision mounts, and 2 night vision goggles for instructors to use.

10.3. Students will provide face protection to mitigate effects of potentially striking the handle bar at night.

10.4. Fuel will be provided by the Government, unless otherwise specified at the task order level.

11.0. QUALITY CONTROL

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11.1. The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum, provide a method for performing inspections; identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

12.0. QUALITY ASSURANCE

12. 1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the Contracting Officer will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the Contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

13.0. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Document Web link FM 4-01.502 (FM 55-502) – Army Watercraft Safety http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/fm4_01x5 02.pdf

US Army Safety Center Risk Management Standards

Training and Equipment Guidelines for Rescuers - Using Personal Watercraft as a Rescue Tool (United States Lifesaving Association) http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.usla.org/resource/resmgr/lifeguar d_library/personalwatercrafttraininggu.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%2 2rescue+and+watercraft%22

14.0. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

14.1. Training shall be conducted in the Hawaiian Islands to ensure consistently high surf.

15.0. WORKLOAD ESTIMATES

15.1. The Government anticipates between 6 and 8 courses for up to 16 students per course for the base period;

between 4 and 6 courses for up to 16 students per course for option period 1; and between 6 and 8 courses for up to 16 students per course for each of the three remaining option periods. The number of course may vary from year to year provided the overall value of the contract is not exceeded.

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