SOW_JungleWarfare.docx

Statement of Work Naval Special Warfare Group TWO SEAL Team TWO Jungle Warfare Training SOW PART A - GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction:

This SOW covers requirements for a 5 Year, overarching contract, consisting of 1 initial course with an additional 2 courses per option year equaling a total of 9 courses or 1 per SEAL Team, per Staff Integration Training (SIT) cycle over the life of the contract. To initiate the contract resulting from approval of this SOW, SEAL Team TWO (ST-2), 3 Troop will conduct Jungle Warfare Training (JWT) starting 8 June 2015 and ending on 19 June 2015, in and around Hurlburt Field, FL with follow on options in either Hurlburt, FL or in and around Stennis, MS. The purpose of training is to address environmental factors in development of Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP)'s commonly associated with operating in Jungle environments that are common throughout the SOUTHCOM AOR. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the work necessary to effectively support the stated training objectives and satisfy the commander's intent for training listed below:

1. Meet the needs outlined by Naval Special Warfare Unit Four (NSWLM) Mission Guidance Letter (MGL) dated 8 MAR 13 and all referenced documents there in.

2. Identify and address NAVSOF requirements outlined by CDRUSSOUTHCOM in the USSOCOM Theatre Campaign Plan FY14-18 dated 19 NOV 12.

3. Train to standards and address field readiness requirements outlined in COMNAVSPECWARCOM INSTUCTION S3500.3. [SEAL 2.08] Background:

There is no formalized course of instruction offered by Naval Special Warfare to address environmental training specific to certain environments. SEAL Team TWO, 3 Troop and other subordinate commands to NSWGRU-2 with elements deploying to SOUTHCOM, require training to gain proficiency and competence to successfully operate in the jungle environment. This course will address the specific equipment and techniques called upon when conducting operations in the jungle environment. The broad scope of terrains encountered during tactical operations requires training and educating personnel in how to move as a tactical element through hot, humid, canopy terrain, how to move supporting assets through this terrain and potentially how to move detained personnel through this area without relinquishing security.

Operations conducted in these jungle environments, require a depth of knowledge and depth of rehearsal to ensure the safety of each unit, from the smallest operational element to the movement of a larger NSW force. The need for this training is driven by the multiple areas that Naval Special Warfare forces are currently operating in and may be called upon to operate in the future. With the current operational tempo and manpower limitations found within the NSW forces on the East Coast, contractor assistance is required. Contractor assistance will act as a force multiplier, enhance unit capabilities and improve on the readiness and effectiveness of the command by providing technical and tactical resources to support the war-fighter. Contractor support is critical in assisting the command in meeting emerging mission essential requirements.

SOW PART B - WORK REQUIREMENT

1. Training Objectives

1.1 Provide environmental specific training consistent with NSW and/or SOF operations conducted intheSOUTHCOM AOR.

1.2 The contractor must provide the capability to address the following in logical order sequence per training event covered in the periods of performance:

· Contractor will train 50 ST2 members in current Jungle Warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures including the following:

· Day/Night Patrol Techniques Reconnaissance

· Overnight Lay-up Positions

· Jungle Hide Site construction

· River crossing techniques

· Jungle Survival Techniques

· Tactical and strategic considerations in the Jungle environment

· Jungle Communications

· Jungle Health and Nutrition Considerations

· Jungle Clothing, Equipment and Maintenance

2. Period of Performance Total Period of Performance 8 JUN 2015-30 SEP 2020

· 08-19 JUN 2015 First Execution Date of Base.

· Year. NOV15-NOV16 Option Year 1

· NOV16-NOV17 Option Year 1

· NOV17-NOV18 Option Year 2

· NOV18-NOV19 Option Year 3

3. Scope of Responsibility The general areas to be supported for the duration of the contract are set forth in this Statement of Work (SOW). These areas are not meant to be definitive, but rather represent in summary the general areas to be supported. For this reason, the SOW is deemed to be a basic expression defining the contract requirement with specific performance requirements identified as the environmental conditions support towards command's desired end state.

4. Requirements:

4.1. Contractor Requirements:

4.1.1. Instructor Qualifications:

• Experience as a Naval Special Warfare Operator

• Experienced Mountain Warfare lnstructor-10+ years desired

· Experienced Jungle Warfare lnstructor-10+ years desired

· Must be familiar with SEAL Team TTP's

· Have real world experience in the jungle environment

4.1.2. Training Requirements:

At a minimum, the following learning points MUST be included into the curriculum:

· Contractor will train 50 ST2 members in current Jungle Warfare techniques and requirements outlined in the Training Objectives portion of this SOW.

· The contractor shall support the training program with the capability to cover environmental conditions and refine TTP's, instruct training, and provide recommended material solutions.

· Training involving strategy and techniques remain relevant. The contractor shall support elements of SEAL Team in training for pre-deployment purposes.

· When possible, training will be delivered in a train-and-equip fashion, whereby students are trained on the specific equipment that they will be taking forward into jungle environments and applied operationally.

· The contractor will confirm suitability of training facilities and finalize reservations.

Additionally, the contractor will provide suitable facilities and terrain to support the training requirements identified in "Requirements" throughout this SOW.

· The contractor shall perform analysis constantly to provide updates in each area to ensure the successful execution of the training event.

· Contractor shall provide a Gear lists to the identified Troop participating in the training event. Delivery of the list is required upon notification by the contracting officer that the option is being executed and dates are provided to the contractor.

4.2 Government-Furnished Property (GFP). Contractor access to military or Government facilities will be required.

4.2.1 Government to provide Government-Furnished Information/Equipment (GFI/GFE) support. The Trip Lead designated by the SEAL Troop may provide or coordinate the delivery/receipt of information to be used to establish reservations and other personal information required for securing assets used for training venues. Additionally, contract employees shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use to support training. Each contract employee shall be required to sign for all equipment under their control per applicable accountability directives, orders and procedures. The associated Team will investigate and charge for damaged or lost equipment using these same procedures. Government will provide the following GFI/GFE:

· Alpha Roster

· Date of executions NLT 45 days prior to desired training event. NSWRONs Furnished Equipment, Services, Facilities, and Training Support.

· NSW Troop personnel will bring current issue jungle equipment for evaluation during the course of instruction. The Government supplied equipment will be utilized provided the contractor and Senior Government representative on the scene deem it is safe to do so.

4.3 Security.

4.3.1 Citizenship. All contractor employees must be citizens of the United States.

4.3.2 Privacy Act Compliance. The contractor may be in contact with data and information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (Title 5 of the U.S. Code Section 552a). The contractor shall ensure that its employees assigned to this effort understand and adhere to the requirements of the Privacy Act and to DoD and DoN regulations that implement the Privacy Act. Department of Navy policy and procedures implementing the Privacy Act are detailed in SECNAVINST 5211.5E, which is available on-line at http://privacy.navy.mil. The contractor shall identify and safeguard data, information and reports accordingly. In addition, the contractor shall ensure that contractor employees assigned to the contract are trained on properly identifying and handling data and information subject to the Privacy Act prior to commencing work.

4.3.3 Access to Military Installations. Contractor shall be able to require access to military installations while performing work in and around Hancock County, MS. Vehicle passes for rental cars shall be obtained through appropriate local Military Pass and Decal office.

4.3.4. Contractor will require access to "for official use only" information

5. Applicable Government Documents: The following references provide general information, available upon request.

5.1 (U) CNETINST 1500.20 (series), Safety Procedures for Conducting Training

5.2 (U) OPNAVINST 1500.75, Safety Policy and Procedures for conducting High Risk Training

5.3 (U) OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual

5.4 (U) OPNAVINST 5102.1C, Mishap Investigation and Reporting

5.5 (U) COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3500.2B, Naval Special Warfare Operational Risk Management

6. Safety:

6.1 General. 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 section 5.2. Access to instructions A through E shall be provided by the trip lead identified by the SEAL Troop attending training.

6.2 RSO or Controller Responsibility. The supported SEAL Team will provide an RSO and ROIC per evolution on site who will conduct course monitoring at any time to ensure the quality and safety of the exercise. The exercise controller shall provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine as appropriate. Additionally, the exercise controller 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.

6.3 Contractor Responsibility. Nothing in the Statement of work, 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 SOW 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.

6.4 Risk Controls. Risks are incurred during the conduct of this training. This training requires implementation of risk controls. Troop will insure a certified SOC-M medic is on station at each training event and there is a designated vehicle identified to support CASEVAC.

6.5. The Government process must be in place that will ensure any mishaps are reported, investigated and recorded. This information will be input into the Web Enabled Safety System (WESS) by the Government.

6.6 An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessment shall be developed by the Government for each exercise location and evolution. These assessments shall be reviewed prior to commencement of training. Guidance for development of the EAP plan can be found in OPNAVINST 1500.75. In addition, the Government may exercise the EAP to validate the plan. These reviews shall be on an unscheduled basis, with contactor participation.

6.7 Mishaps. Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the designated RSO or ROIC. A formal written report shall be provided to the exercise controller within 2 working days of the incident per section 5.4.

6.8 Travel and Specifications:

6.9 Contractor shall identify and help coordinate all travel, vehicle and lodging requirements for all required personnel. All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Federal Travel Regulation.

7. Logistics

7.1 Contractor travel costs incurred under this contract are part of the quoted price and are the responsibility of the contractor.

7.2 The government will be responsible for providing its own transportation to the training facility.