PWS_OFF_ROAD_DRIVING_3_FEB_15.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command, SA2 Mobility Training

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 NSW personnel currently operate in a high threat AOR with daily travel requirements to conduct routine operations. Mission locations often require members to drive in adverse conditions, on unpaved roads, and in areas where the geopolitical environment is highly unstable. All personnel need to have the ability to safely maneuver in any environment and tactically evade/escape from attacks encountered while traveling. A mobility training course of instruction (COI) that encompasses tactical driving techniques is essential to provide personnel with the requisite skills to perform their mission safely in a dynamic, dangerous, and ever evolving environment.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 Per the request for forces in our current area of operation, there are several key training requirements to be addressed to ensure mission success and personnel safety. To meet this end, the following learning objectives should be covered in a Mobility COI: instinctive driving, high speed instinctive driving, tactical evasive driving, high speed tactical evasive driving, convoy driving, vehicle recovery techniques, off-road recovery, unimproved road driving, basic roadside vehicle repairs, passenger side driving, night drive (white light and NVG), skid control and prevention, threat /attack recognition, and countering hostile pursuit. There is currently no COI offered by NSW that provides training on these techniques or practices.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to ensure all class participants receive training on Tactical Driving Techniques including the capability to perform advanced evasive/escape driving maneuvers. This COI shall focus on the ability of each member safely maneuver a vehicle in any type of situation.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The Contractor shall provide a complete four (4) day training program that meets/includes the following requirements/learning points:

4.1.1 Contractor will train up to twelve (12) personnel in tactical driving techniques and skills to include:

4.1.1.1 Instinctive driving

4.1.1.2 High speed instinctive driving

4.1.1.3 Tactical evasive driving

4.1.1.4 High speed tactical evasive driving

4.1.1.5 Convoy driving

4.1.1.6 Vehicle recovery techniques

4.1.1.7 Off-road recovery

4.1.1.8 Unimproved road driving

4.1.1.9 Basic roadside vehicle repairs

4.1.1.10 Passenger side driving

4.1.1.11 Night driving (white light and NVG)

4.1.1.12 Skid control and prevention

4.1.1.13 Threat /attack recognition

4.1.1.14 Countering hostile pursuit

4.2 The Contractor shall support the training program with the capability to evaluate conditions and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures, instruct training, and provide recommended material solutions. The Contractor shall perform analysis constantly to provide updates in each area to ensure the strategy and techniques remain relevant. The Contractor shall support elements of SA2 in training for pre-deployment purposes.

4.3 When possible, training will be delivered in a train-and-equip fashion, whereby students are trained on equipment that they will have available while deployed.

4.4 The Contractor will provide all necessary specialized training equipment required to support training.

5. DELIVERABLES

6. 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 Support Activity TWO 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 . (CDRL 0001)

7. SECURITY

7.1 Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government data.

7.2 Contractor personnel do not require a security clearance.

8. SAFETY

8.1 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. ORM and safety briefing shall be conducted before each training session.

8.2 Contractor will conduct an ORM and safety briefing prior to all training evolutions. ORM/safety Briefs shall include but are not limited to:

8.2.1 Intro of instructors and assistants

8.2.2 Training expectations and any pre-requisite skills required

8.2.3 Course rules and restrictions

8.2.4 Applicable specific training evolution safety rules

8.2.5 Performance expectations of training evolutions

8.2.6 Medical plan of action in case of injury

8.3 Contractor Responsibility

8.3.1 The Contractor on site will conduct course monitoring to ensure the quality and safety of the exercise.

8.3.2 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.

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

9.1 Military command shall provide all safety googles/gloves and night vision devices for all personnel trained on site.

10. QUALITY CONTROL

10.1 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.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1 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.

11.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the CO 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.

12. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Training will be conducted at the contractor’s facility. Contractor’s facility must be located within 200 miles of Little Creek, VA.

13. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Ver: Oct 2014

Ver: Dec 2014