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Performance Work Statement Naval Special Warfare Command Combat and Tactical Leadership Instructional Support Services

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Leadership Education and Development (NLEAD) is aligned with Naval Special Warfare (NSW) enterprise to develop NSW leaders in delivering a continuum of Professional Military Education (PME). The Tactical Leadership Development course (16hr course) and Combat Leadership Seminar (6hr seminar) supports that effort in providing Leadership Development and Ethical Reasoning for both the Leading Petty Officer (LPO) and the Tactical Mission Commander (TMC).

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 Tactical Leadership Development Course: Contractor shall facilitate a two-day Tactical Leadership Development Course in person (preferred) or a virtual platform (special circumstances approved by NLEAD) in support of the Leading Petty Officer Course (LPOC).

2.2 Combat Leadership Seminar: Contractor shall facilitate a six-hour seminar on Combat Leadership with insights and lessons learned to be delivered by a prior Special Mission Unit (SMU) Operator E9 Senior Enlisted Leader (see qualifications section below) in person or a virtual platform (special circumstances approved by NLEAD) in support of the Tactical Mission Commander’s Course (TMCC).

2.3 Additional leadership courses may be incorporated on a to be negotiated basis.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall use a combat-leadership focused educational strategy that includes highly interactive case study methodology discussions and exercises to help students discern the strategic and operational realities, to enhance self-knowledge, facilitate sound strategic judgements, and take decisive action in complex, undefined, and ambiguous environments.

3.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for developing, delivering, and maintaining program design, materials, handbooks and documents, which shall be provided to each student on the first day of the course. The contractor will solely lead the facilitation and instruction process through experiential learning. The Contractor shall provide each student a Training Certificate, documenting course completion no later than the last day of course completion.

3.3 Class sizes are estimated to be 15-30 students from NSW SEAL and/or Special Boat Teams.

3.4 The TMC Course of Instruction (COI) has an annual estimated requirement of 5, with 2-3 courses anticipated to be held in NSW facilities on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA and 2-3 courses anticipated to be held on Naval Base, Coronado. CA. Actual courses dates and locations will be identified at the task order level.

3.5 The LPO Course of Instruction (COI) has an annual estimated requirement of 5, with 2-3 courses anticipated to be held in NSW facilities on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA and 2-3 courses anticipated to be held on Naval Base, Coronado. CA. Actual courses dates and locations will be identified at the task order level.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Tactical Leadership Development Course: This course is in support of the Leading Petty Officer Course (LPOC). Contractor shall facilitate a two-day Tactical Leadership Development Course in person (preferred) or a virtual platform (special circumstances approved by NLEAD), to impart knowledge, techniques, frameworks, designs, and exercises for NSW leaders to learn how to use the art and science of tactics, in concert with expertise and experience, to develop expert judgement through the study of established doctrine and lessons learned.

4.1.1 Learning Objectives include:

4.1.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the pros and cons of each of the leadership styles.

4.1.1.2 Assess personal leadership style and practice recognizing leadership styles amongst teammates.

4.1.1.3 Generate self-awareness to correct areas of improvement to become a better leader.

4.1.1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of Leadership fundamentals and NSW LPO expectations.

4.1.1.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the “big picture” and how elements of National Powers and Campaign Phasing work together to accomplish national interests.

4.1.1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the system to ensure the TEAM is accountable for People, Crypto, Weapons, and NARCs.

4.1.1.7 Demonstrate an understanding of why After-Action Reports (AAR) are created.

4.1.1.8 Demonstrate an understanding of the role each individual plays ensuring NSW’s reputation is better that when they found it

4.1.1.9 Develop moral reflective skills using syllogistic and deductive reasoning.

4.1.1.10 Produce articulate ethical judgements through practice in hypothetical case studies.

4.1.1.11 Align garrison and battlefield ethical decision making.

4.1.1.12 Discuss moral reasoning and ethical development.

4.2 Combat Leadership Seminar (Insights/Lessons Learned): This course is in support of the Tactical Mission Commander’s Course (TMCC). Contractor shall facilitate a six-hour seminar on Combat Leadership with insights and lessons learned to be delivered by a prior Special Mission Unit (SMU) Operator E9 Senior Enlisted Leader (see qualifications section below) in person or a virtual platform (special circumstances approved by NLEAD).

4.2.1 Learning Objectives include:

4.2.1.1 Describe the effects of combat-related stress on individuals, the squad and platoon.

4.2.1.2 Identify courses of action to enable individuals and units to cope with combat-related stress.

4.2.1.3 Analyze case studies of effective and ineffective combat leadership.

4.3 Qualifications:

4.4 General: The Contractor shall provide SOF Subject Matter Expert/Instructors with the ability to build and enhance student’s mindset in order to manage and work effectively to maintain and reach higher standards, using the newest Naval Special Operation Forces (NAVSOF) training techniques in Human Performance in strategy, leadership, management, critical and creative thinking, ethical and moral reasoning, team management and high-performance.

4.5 Specific:

4.5.1 Tactical Leadership Development Course

4.5.1.1 Instructor(s) shall have at least three (3) years’ experience within the last ten (10) years delivering training to SOF operators in the areas of leadership, ethics, and decision making.

4.5.1.2 Instructor(s) shall have successfully completed NSW Instructor Qualification Course (IQC), SOF instructor or service equivalent training course.

4.5.2 Combat Leadership Seminar

4.5.2.1 Instructor(s) shall have at least three (3) years’ experience within the last ten (10) years delivering training to SOF operators in the areas of leadership, ethics, and decision making.

4.5.2.2 Prior SMU Operator E9 Senior Enlisted Leader.

4.6 Professional Standards:

4.6.1 The Contractor shall exhibit professional conduct and comply with all applicable Federal, DoD, Navy and United Special Operation Command regulations, instructions, directives, and policies in performance of this contract.

4.6.2 The Government does not anticipate the contractor needing to access classified information in performance of this contract. However, in the event the contractor is involved with a potential spillage, security violation, or information technology violation, the contractor shall cooperate in any related inquiry or investigation, which may include but not limited to the Government securing contractor property or contractor employee personal property as determined necessary by the Government and/or conducting forensic analysis. Applicable Department of Defense, United Special Operations Command, and Naval Special Warfare regulations, instructions, and policies would apply to such processes.

4.7 Post Award Conference

4.7.1 Contractor shall participate in a Post-Award Teleconference within 30 days after contract award. This teleconference shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel involved with executing the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical matters, review and modify practical exercises if required. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements and identify or resolve any potential issues.

4.8 Training

4.8.1 The contractor shall provide required training for employees to meet the performance requirements of the contract. The Government shall not fund or provide required 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 the NLEAD via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://sam.gov. 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. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk on the sam.gov website.

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Any required travel shall be included within the firm fixed prices of the courses for each location. A separate travel CLIN will not be included.

8. SECURITY

8.1 Security will be in accordance with the attached DD254. Contractor team individual(s) supporting this task will be cleared at the SECRET level at the start of the task. Contractor will require access to NIPRNET computer system only at government facility.

8.2 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.

8.3 All contractor personnel are required to be citizens of the United States.

8.4 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.

8.5 Comply with applicable DoD, Navy, USSOCOM and NSW cyber-security, information technology (IT) systems, network, and/or security applicable instructions and policies, and ensure all contractor personnel have read and agree to comply with such instructions and policies. The contractor shall especially be familiar with NSWC Acceptable Use Policies and provide training to its personnel as to appropriate practices when interacting with Government IT systems and networks.

9. PRIVACY ACT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA)

9.1 The Contractor will have access, work with, and/or have to input personally identifiable information (PII) into Government Information Systems in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to Privacy Act requirements and applicable DoD, Department of Navy (DoN), and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) regulations, instructions, directives, and policies regarding PII, including but not limited to NIST 800-122 “Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).”

9.2 The Contractor may have access, work with, and/or have to input personal health information (PHI) into Government Information Systems in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to HIPPA requirements and applicable DoD, DoN, and United States Special Operations Command regulations, instructions, directives, and policies regarding PHI, including but not limited to NIST 800-66 “An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule.”

9.3 For both PII and PHI, the Contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting such information, using best practices, and compliance with applicable references.

9.4 During performance, this contract may involve IT, IS, and/or software that requires Government approvals in accordance with applicable DoD cybersecurity and/or information assurance regulations, policies and instructions. Compliance and/or efforts to obtain such approval shall be at no additional cost to the Government and shall be included in any firm-fixed prices. For performance that may involve outside information technology, information systems, or external software that requires approval via N6. Note, of course, it would require discussion with the customer as to whether fair to say all should be included and the effort may require more detailed discussion of requirements if an ATO is required.

10. SAFETY

10.1 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The contractor shall comply with NLEAD safety instruction and policies.

10.2 Contractor Responsibility: Nothing in this PWS, 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.

11. MARKINGS AND LIMITED USE OF DATA

11.1 The Contractor shall refrain from using “Naval Special Warfare Command” (NSWC), reference to any NSWC personnel by title or position within NSWC, or this contract in any of its publications, websites, materials, media, or advertising media. The Contractor shall not use or reproduce the Department of the Navy’s trademarks or trade secrets with respect to Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Warfare training, and the Navy SEALs/SWCCs (i.e., there are several U.S. trademark registrations in connection with the words NAVY SEALS, the Trident logo, and the SWCC logo).

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

12.1 The Government will provide the classroom and any required audio/visual equipment.

12.2 If classroom services are required beyond those provided by the government, the additional cost shall be negotiated and added at the Task Order level.

13. QUALITY CONTROL

13.1 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.

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE

14.1 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. The Government will assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will be responsible for monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the PWS and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The COR will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

14.2 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.

14.3 Performance Objectives.

*No instances of failure to engage in professional, courteous and polite conduct.

*No instances of failure to work as a team player.

*No instances of providing personnel who do not meet the minimum experience requirements.

COR Observation, Customer feedback.

* No more than 2 valid complaints per year that services are late or contractor is not making sufficient progress on completing the required services.

* No more than 2 valid complaints per year that written or verbal communication is ineffective.

COR Observation, Customer feedback.

* No instances of failure to notify the COR of absences.

* No instances of damage or loss due to contractor negligence.

*No instances of failure to obtain a qualified replacement.

COR Observation, Customer feedback.

15. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

15.1 Training shall be conducted in NSW facilities aboard Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek, VA, and Naval Amphibious Base (NAB), Coronado, CA. Additional locations may be incorporated at the task order level or added via contract modification on a to be negotiated basis.

15.2 Specific place of performance will be defined at the task order level.

16. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

16.1 Five (5) year period of performance.

17. COVID-19 (PANDEMIC/BLACK SWAN) CONSIDERATIONS

17.1 Contractor shall comply with provided guidance relating to the prevention of COVID-19. This may include Presidential Executive Orders, CDC, DOD, local, and federal installation guidelines. Contractor personnel may be subject to quarantine/isolation periods at certain locations and shall comply with any federal, state, or local, including federal installation (command specific) requirements.

Ver: Apr 2015

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