ST8_SOF_Mountaineering_PWS_Revised.docx

Performance Work Statement Naval Special Warfare Command SOF Mountaineering Operations Training

1. BACKGROUND

The Commanding Officer of SEAL Team EIGHT has ordered each platoon to have two qualified Lead Climbers in order to comply with Naval Special Warfare Command’s critical skills requirements. The COI being requested will provide operators with the necessary skills to fulfill WARCOM’s requirement.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

SEAL Team EIGHT (ST8) requires contractor assistance to support a SOF Mountaineer (Level 1) Refresher in conjunction with SOF Assault Climber (Level 2) COI; 06 APR-17 APR 2015 and a follow-on SOF Assault Climber (Lvl 2) Sustainment COI; 04-08 JAN 2016. At minimum, the requirements listed below will be met at the conclusion the COI.

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment and facilities (not otherwise provided by the government) necessary to ensure all NSW SOF Level1 Basic Mountaineers receive NSW SOF Level 2 Assault Certification by the end of the period of performance of each COI.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide a layered training result utilizing a qualified Vendor and a qualified SOF Lvl 3 Mountain Leader(s) as instructor(s), teaching a total of (12) SOF Lvl 1 Basic Mountaineers during the initial COI. With the direction and training of the vendor, the qualified SOF Lvl 3 Mountain Leaders will assist the vendor with training the Basic Mountaineers to become qualified SOF Lvl 2 Assault Climbers. For the second Period of Performance; 04-08 JAN 2016, the Contractor shall provide a layered training result utilizing a qualified Vendor and a qualified SOF Lvl 3 Mountain Leader(s) as instructor(s), teaching a total of (12) SOF Lvl 2 Assault Climbers. Any requirements associated with a deliverable should include the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) number.

4.1.1 Course Requirements

4.1.1.1 In order to meet USSOCOM M-350-34 Level 2 Assault Climber requirements, the contractor must have staff consisting of 2 IGMA (International Mountain Guide Association) certified instructors and 1 AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) certified instructor. Contractor and instructors must have at least 15 years of experience providing SOF training and have run this course prior to engagement of this contract.

4.1.1.2 The vendor must have a detailed CASEVAC plan to be shared with SEAL Team EIGHT Operations for risk mitigation purposes (CDRL A001).

4.1.1.3 During the requested COI the contractor will need to fulfill the following training objectives based on student mountaineering experience:

4.1.2 Develop SOF Mountaineering Operations Training Course schedule (12 days) to cover (CDRL A002):

4.1.2.1 Level 1 – BASIC Mountaineering Requirements (Ref: USSOCOM M 350-34)

· Mountaineering safety and first aid

· Recognize danger in the mountains

· Navigation in mountainous terrain

· Movement in mountainous terrain

· Maintain Mountaineering Clothing and Equipment

· Tie Mountaineering knots

· Properly fit and wear a seat and chest harness

· Demonstrate proper rappelling techniques

· Demonstrate proper rope commands

· Demonstrate proper belay procedures

· Move over fixed lines

· Ascend a rope/Clear a Pitch

· Weather Observation

· Demonstrate Proper Climbing Techniques

· Negotiate a Water Crossing

· Construct and Demonstrate an Improvised Rope Coil Rescue

· Characteristics of the mountain environment (summer and winter)

· Mountain bivouac techniques

· Mountain communications

· Basic medical evacuation

· Natural anchors

· Artificial anchors

· Belay and rappel techniques

· Use of fixed ropes (lines)

· Rock climbing fundamentals

· Rope bridges and lowering systems

· Individual movement on snow and ice

· Mountain stream crossings (to include water survival techniques)

· First aid for mountain illnesses and injuries.

4.1.2.2 Level 2 - ADVANCED Mountaineering Requirements (Ref: USSOCOM M350-34) Level 2: Assault Climber. Assault climbers are responsible for the rigging, inspection, use, and operation of all basic rope systems. They are trained in additional rope management skills, knot tying, belay and rappel techniques, as well as in use of specialized mountaineering equipment. Assault climbers can rig complex, multipoint anchors and high-angle raising/lowering systems. Level 2 qualifications are required to supervise all high-risk training associated with Level 1. At a minimum, assault climbers should possess the additional knowledge and skills shown below.

· Lead Climb technical Y.D.S grade 5.4 or higher

1) Movement on moderate angle snow and ice

2) Be familiar with movement on glaciers.

· Aid climb technical grade A1 (minimum) single-pitch

· Properly utilize natural and artificial protection

· Emplace a belay point

· Plan for and conduct a party climb

· Plan for and construct a fixed rope installation

· Construct and operate equipment hauling system

· Construct a suspension traverse/bridging traverse

· Conduct belay escapes

· Construct an improvised rope litter

· Construct a rope lengthening system

· Perform short roping (guide technique)

· Plan for and lead a mountain rescue operation

· Plan for and lead an assault climb

· Plan technical route

· Lead Multi-pitch climbs

1) Free climbing and aid climbing

2) Leading on class 4 and 5 terrain

· Perform raising and lowering systems

· Use specialized mountaineering equipment

· Conduct multipitch rappelling

· Establish evacuation systems and perform high angle rescue

· Perform avalanche hazard evaluation and rescue techniques

4.1.3 Develop training plans (CDRL A003). Training plan shall include:

4.1.3.1 Pre-Award functions

4.1.3.2 Post-Award functions

4.1.3.3 Contract closeout

4.1.3.4 Protests

4.2 Participate in a Post-Award Conference.

4.2.1 This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management, requirement issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, and identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The Contactor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference (CDRL A004).

5.0 DELIVERABLES

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 the Name of your component/office 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: http://www.ecmra.mil (CDRL 004).

7.0 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Contractor is responsible for all required travel during the period of performance, including the Post-Award Conference. Contractor WILL NOT be reimbursed for any travel expenses occurred within the duties of this contract.

8.0 SECURITY

8.1 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.

8.2 Contractor will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement provided by requesting Government agency during the Post-Award Conference.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI)

9.1 Government will provide the following equipment:

1.3 Personal Harnesses with belay loop

1.4 Soft shell Jacket

1.5 Wind Proof /Water Proof Jacket

1.6 Wind Proof /Water Proof pants or bibs

1.7 Sunglasses

1.8 Headlamp

1.9 Water bottles

9.2 Technical Gear

10.0 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.

11.0 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 Contracting Officer (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 a part of an overall evolution of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

12. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

13. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Training shall be conducted in the southeast or northeast region of the United States’ environment and terrain is ideal for ST8’s training needs. The location of training must accommodate USSOCOM M 350-34, NSW NTTP3-05.1.4 and NSWG2 TRADET JQR training requirements. All travel by ST8 will be by government vehicles, which makes proximity a priority.

13.2 The vendor must have all areas of training pre-screened, designated and approved through local/state agencies.

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 Request contract award date prior to 23 Mar 2015.

DATES: 06 APR - 17 APR 2015 and 04 JAN - 08 JAN 2016

14.2 The Contractor providing this COI must be able to provide 12 continuous days of training for the April 06 – 17 period of performance.