Attachment_1_-Revised_PWS_-_Mountaineering.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command NSW Basic Training Command

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command (NSW-BTC) instructor staff requires specialized training in regards to leadership and instructor development in a high altitude mountainous environment.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 Provide NSW-BTC designated instructor staff with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) to safely and successfully train students in the SQT pipeline, specifically mountain wilderness training at Detachment Kodiak. Course shall incorporate blocks of instruction on leadership, teamwork, risk management, wilderness skills, high altitude mountaineering and basic search and rescue. Course is anticipated to be 25 days.

3. SCOPE

3.1 Contractor shall provide personnel, management, materials, equipment, permits and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to assist in the training of six participants in an extreme, high altitude (greater than 13,000ft) mountainous environment within the state of Alaska.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor shall maintain an instructor to student ratio of no less than 1:3. Anticipated class size for first year will be no more than 6 students. Years following, class size will consist of no more than 3 students.

4.2 Contractor shall possess all necessary local, state, or federal land usage permits or authorizations to conduct the training defined in this PWS.

4.3 COI shall be held every June, once a year to be coordinated by the Requiring Activity at least 30 days prior to actual course of instruction (COI).

4.4 Contractor shall ensure that all guides have the following certifications (or equivalent certifications) and experience prior to performing work under this contract.

4.4.1 American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), Level II certified.

4.4.2 Wilderness First Responder.

4.4.3 Guide certificates issued by Alaska Mountaineering School, National Outdoor Leadership School, or American Mountain Guides Association

4.4.4 Satisfactory completion of the US Forest Service Leave No Trace Master Educator curriculum.

4.4.5 Extensive experience with mountaineering, specifically Denali National Park.

4.4.6 Contractor must possess either a Commercial Use Authorizations Certificate (CUA) and/or a Concession Contract; and meet Denali’s National Park Lead Commercial Expedition Accreditations.

4.5 Contractor shall develop course schedules (A001).

4.6 The Contractor is responsible for providing all course materials. Training plan shall include: (A002)

4.6.1 Course presentations

4.6.2 Specialized equipment for technical problems and group gear not issued by NSW will be made available by contractor to include:

4.6.2.1 Tents

4.6.2.2 Cooking Stoves

4.6.2.3 Climbing ropes

4.6.2.4 Sleds

4.6.2.5 Sleeping Bags

4.6.2.6 Heavy Parkas

4.6.2.7 All miscellaneous gear incidental to training

4.7 The COI shall include the following topics:

4.7.1 Leadership skills pertaining to mountaineering and team building in high-altitude, mountain-terrain environment.

4.7.2 Risk management

4.7.2.1 Basic COI in avalanche prevention and response.

4.7.2.2 Basic emergency response to a casualty in a mountainous terrain.

4.7.2.3 Review of all other safety precautions to be taken when traveling through a mountainous terrain.

4.7.2.4 Review of all other injuries and illnesses common to a cold, high-altitude and mountainous terrain.

4.7.3 Land navigation

4.7.3.1 Review and application of land navigation in mountainous terrain.

4.7.4 Glacier traversing

4.7.5 Basic ice climbing

4.7.6 Crevasse dissension and ascension.

4.7.7 Crampon and snowshoe mobility.

4.7.8 Snow and ice anchor construction.

4.7.9 Belay skills in a variety of mountaineering systems.

4.7.10 Nutrition in cold and high-altitude environment.

4.8 Participate in a Post-Award Conference. (A003)

4.8.1 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 and security 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 Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference. An initial post award conference shall be conducted at a minimum of 60 days prior to travel in order to discuss planning and gear. A detailed course schedule and curriculum shall be presented by the contractor prior to the conference. Personal gear shall be examined and approved by contractor prior to travel. Conference may be conducted via VTC due to remote location.

5. DELIVERABLES

Note: *Deliverables - First COI scheduled for June 2016 is exempted from the required delivery requirements as stated above. Deliverables for the first COI shall be provided within 3 days of contract award.

6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (A004)

6.1 The Contractor shall report ALL sampling invoices (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Naval Special Warfare Command 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 2016. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Contractor travel is authorized for: Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized).

8. SAFETY

8.1 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 Governments 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 the contract.

9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI) (A005)

9.1. Contracted personnel shall have a working knowledge of, and inspect all, Government provided student gear as identified below; and as associated with wilderness skills training/ mountaineering prior to travel. Contractor shall provide a list of individual gear required for each student; to include all GFP items/gear provided by the Government:

10. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

10.1 Performance is within the Denali Mountains in the state of Alaska.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

11.1. Contract period shall be the date of contract award through five (5) years. The first course of instruction is to commence on 05 June 2016 through 29 June 2016.