Attachment_1_-_PWS_Tactical_Swiming_COI.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Group-TWO Tactical Swimmer Course of Instruction

1 BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Group-TWO (NSWG2), Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) requires a tactical combat swimmer’s course. NSWG2 deploys worldwide in support of on-going operations and must be proficient in swimming in all environments to maintain mission effectiveness.

2 OBJECTIVES

2.1 This objective is to obtain contractor provided services in the form of a Tactical Swimmer Course of Instruction (COI).

3 SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the personnel and materials necessary to provide a Tactical Swimmer

COI in accordance with the requirements listed in paragraph 4 of this Performance Work Statement.

4 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The contractor shall provide a five (5) day COI in Level I or Level II Tactical Swimmer training.

4.2 The contractor shall have the capability of providing Level I or Level II training to a maximum of thirty (30) personnel per course.

4.3 Training shall be conducted by dividing the class in half and conducting two sessions per day, a morning and afternoon session of 15 students each

4.4 The Level I course will include all facets of tactical swimming, transitioning from side-stroke to breast-stroke in order to maintain desired course, and tactical vigilance. The contractor shall also provide video analysis of students to critique specific body alignment and stroke efficiency in individual students to the swims/techniques being taught. The contractor shall instruct an open water swim that will be required to validate the skills learned by the students in the course.

4.5 The Level II course shall be an advanced course designed to train instructor personnel and provide them with the capability to implement a sustainment program for Level I tactical swimmers.

4.6 Level I Course Requirements

4.6.1 Contractor must provide training focused on the following tactical swim areas:

4.6.1.1 Heart rate measurements

4.6.1.2 Stroke count efficiency

4.6.1.3 Timed distance

4.6.1.4 Vertical and horizontal balance drills

4.6.1.5 Swim drills with and without fins

4.6.1.6 Combat sidestroke; with fins

4.6.1.7 Combat sidestroke; without fins, with fins, and without gear

4.6.1.8 Simulate open water swims

4.6.1.9 Implement techniques for longer swim strategies

4.6.1.10 Tactical transition from side stroke to breast stroke

4.6.1.11 Ability to maintain desired course and awareness

4.6.1.12 Provide video analysis to facilitate critiques specific to body alignment and stroke efficiency in regards to tactical swimming

4.6.1.13 Provide an open water swim to validate skills learned in the course

4.6.1.14 Must provide video analysis feedback for combat sidestroke; without fins and freestyle without fins. The video analysis shall contain of individual feedback for each participant.

4.6.1.15 Swimming efficiency in combat clothing, boots and with gear

4.6.2 Contractor shall provide instruction on the following swim strokes

4.6.2.1 Combat sidestroke; with fins

4.6.2.2 Combat sidestroke; without fins, without gear

4.6.2.3 Combat sidestroke; without fins, with gear

4.6.2.4 Freestyle; without fins

4.6.2.5 Freestyle; with fins

4.6.2.6 Breast stroke; without fins

4.6.2.7 Breast stroke; with fins

4.6.2.8 Balance drills

4.6.2.8.1 Vertical

4.6.2.8.2 Horizontal

4.7 Level II Course Requirements:

4.7.1 Review and reinforce the instruction provided in Level I course.

4.7.2 Provide a greater focus on the science used to design swim programs with long term goals and the development of specific energy systems.

4.7.3 Provide an in-depth review of coaching fundamentals and instruction in a group setting.

4.7.4 Provide instruction in developing sustainment programs to meet operational demands.

4.7.5 Provide instruction on obtaining baseline data and outlining performance measures to demonstrate effectiveness and overall improvement

4.7.6 Provide open ocean swim concepts and conduct at least one open ocean, hands on session prior to completing the class; provided that weather conditions allow it.

5 DELIVERABLES

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Delivery Date

Contractor Manpower Reporting

0004 6.0 Annually NLT 31 October and/or at contract completion.

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 the 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 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

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 must be able to obtain personnel and vehicle access to military installations. Contractor is responsible for coordinating all necessary access through the local Military Pass and Decal Office.

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 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.

8.2 Risk Controls

8.2.1 This training is categorized as High Risk in accordance with

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1. As such, an Operational Risk Assessment and the implementation of risk controls are required for this training event.

8.2.2 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.

8.3 Mishaps

8.3.1 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.

8.3.2 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 prepared and submitted to the Safety Officer within 2 working days of the incident

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

9.1 The Government will provide the training facility via Naval Special Warfare Group TWO.

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 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

12.1 N/A

13 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Place of performance is Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA

14 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

5.1 Base Period 10 July 2017 – 30 September 2017.

Base period Course Dates: 10 Jul 2017 – 14 Jul 2017 and 11 Sept 2017 – 15 Sept 2017.

5.2 Option Year One 1 October 2017 – 30 September 2018. Course dates TBD

5.3 Option Year Two 1 October 2018 – 30 September 2019. Course dates TBD