SERE PWS 28MAY25 (002).pdf

Performance Work Statement Naval Special Warfare Command

Professional and Technical Support Services for, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE), and Personnel Recovery (PR) Related Training Programs

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

DRAFT 02JUNE25

1. GENERAL

1.1. BACKGROUND: Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command (NSWATC) provides advanced training to Naval Special Warfare trainees and other select groups. This effort includes full professional, technical, logistic, and curriculum service support for courses of instruction related to SERE and PR. The courses are taught to both Navy SEAL/Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman, (SWCC), pipeline students and Combat Support/Combat Service Support (CS/CSS) personnel.

1.1.1. These SERE and PR related training programs ensure each student gains the ability to effectively employ SERE specialized Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) necessary to return with honor regardless of the circumstances of separation, isolation, or capture. Students are comprised of those individuals who are at high or moderate risk of capture, including, but not limited to, Navy SEALs, SWCC, and CS/CSS personnel.

1.2. Place of Performance. The exact performance location will be determined at the task order level.

Some, but not all, potential performance locations could include the following:

1.2.1.1. Silver Strand Training Complex (SSTC) Imperial Beach, CA

1.2.1.2. Cleveland National Forest Mount Laguna, CA

1.2.1.3. Remote Training Site Warner Springs

1.2.1.4. Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather Training Facility Kodiak, Alaska

1.2.1.5. Naval Base Coronado Camp Morena, Lake Morena Country Park, CA

1.2.1.6. DET Fort Story Virginia Beach, VA

1.2.1.7. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA

1.3. Period of Performance: The ordering period for this IDIQ will be five years from date of award.

1.4. Standards and Guidelines. The contractor shall meet all requirements and responsibilities in support of NSW and shall ensure quality work performance in accordance with the applicable standards and guidelines of this PWS, federal, state, and local laws as well as applicable federal government, DoD, USSOCOM, JPRA, and any other applicable policies, regulations, and instructions.

1.5. Professional Standards. 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.

1.5.1. Contract personnel shall be required to wear company clothing that is uniform in nature and appropriate for the local seasonal climate. Uniform appearance of all contract personnel will help identify them as instructors in the classroom and in the field.

1.6. Contractor Requirements and Responsibilities. The contractor shall provide all personnel, training, certifications and supervision necessary to perform the services.

1.7. Contractor Identification. Contractor to include all subcontractors shall clearly identify themselves as contractors at all times, including workplace representation, meetings, conversations, mail, electronic mail and faxes; whether with government or non-government personnel.

1.8. Non-Disclosure Requirements. The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than ten days after start of performance of a Contractor employee (DELIVERABLE) prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.9. Work Period and Authorized Holidays. Contractor personnel are required to perform at the place of performance specified in the task order. Contractor personnel will work a 40-hour schedule, Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified in the task order. Contractor personnel may work flexible work hours to support their customer and accomplish the task order requirements.

1.10. U.S. Federal Holidays Observed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day. Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. If work over holidays is required, it will be identified at the task order level.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

1.10.1. Any other day designated by Federal Statute

1.10.2. Any other day designated by Executive Order

1.10.3. Presidential Inauguration Day – In the Washington DC Metro Area

1.10.4. Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

1.10.5. It is understood and agreed between the government and the contractor that observance of such days by government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work if applicable to this contract.

1.10.6. If government personnel are unavailable due to furlough or any other reason, the contractor must contact the Contracting Officer or the COR to receive direction. It is the government’s decision as to whether the contract price will be affected. Generally, the following situations apply:

1.10.6.1. Contractor personnel who are able to continue contract performance (either on-site or at a site other than their normal workstation), must continue to work and the contract price shall not be reduced or increased.

1.10.6.2. Contractor personnel who are not able to continue contract performance (e.g., support functions) may be asked to cease their work effort. This may result in a reduction to the contract price.

1.11. Organizational Conflict of Interest.

1.11.1. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (DELIVERABLE). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1. Naval Special Warfare requires professional and technical services for its Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) and Personnel Recovery (PR) related training programs. Professional and technical services involve three categories of tasking: the delivery of safe, high-quality classroom and field instruction, curriculum development and logistics support. Contractor shall provide support services, inclusive of trained personnel capable of providing support for SERE/PR courses, curriculum development and logistics support listed in this performance work statement.

2.2. The contractor will provide the appropriate number of instructors during active class iterations to accomplish the required training, curriculum review, all deliverable administrative tasks, logistical

3. SCOPE This section describes the general requirements to be supported and is not all-inclusive. Specific requirements will be identified at the task order (TO) level. Requirements may be both professional services and those subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) labor standards.

3.1. IDIQ and Task Order Management. The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirements. The contractor shall respond to government requests for contractual actions.

The contractor shall provide a point of contact to work NSW issues in a timely manner, as defined below. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirements.

3.2. IDIQ Task Manager (TM). The SERE IDIQ TM is responsible for overall execution of the contract task orders.

The IDIQ TM serves as the focal point between NSW contracting personnel, and their company’s management regarding all issues and discrepancies. The IDIQ TM ensures full compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and ensures that non-conforming contract services are corrected. The IDIQ Task Manager is identified as Key Personnel in accordance with SOFARS clause 5652.237-9001.

Position/Labor Category

Required Skills/Qualifications

SERE IDIQ Task Manager (TM)

Clearance Requirement: Secret

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Contract or Task Manager (i.e., upper-level management) for a job of similar size and scope of this PWS and at least 3 years’ experience as a SERE Level C instructor in the NSW SERE Course of Instruction, or equivalent DoD SERE course, (e.g. Navy, Air Force). The Contract (Program) Manager shall have a working knowledge of the NSW organization and its missions.

3.3. Key Personnel Roles and Responsibilities:

Task Manager. A Task Manger is the official point of contact between the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the IDIQ Prime Contractor for the Task Orders (TO). A Task Manager is responsible for the overall execution of the TOs including technical and quality control oversight, and typically has a detailed knowledge of the daily activities associated with the TOs. A Task Manager is identified as Key Personnel in accordance with SOFARS clause 5652.237-9001.

3.4. Program Management Reviews (PMRs). The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the IDIQ Prime Contractor to review performance. PMRs may be held semiannually. The PMRs shall cover status and feedback on performance measures, Contractor performance, and any significant events.

3.5. Business Relations. The contractor shall integrate and coordinate all activity required to execute this contract and manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall provide correct action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional behavior of all contractor personnel.

3.6. Management of Personnel. The contractor shall maintain a capable and stable workforce (recruit, retain, and replace qualified employees with appropriate security clearances), to include providing a reach-back capability as necessary. After contract award, ensure new/replacement personnel meet or exceed the qualifications of personnel proposed and evaluated for the original TO award. The contractor shall manage their personnel to include but not limited to:

3.6.1. Supervising their personnel; manage contractor employees and the performance associated with all task orders.

3.6.2. Providing the necessary training to stay current with appropriate DoD, USSOCOM, and NSW policy and guidance.

3.6.3. Providing the infrastructure to make business travel arrangements.

3.6.4. The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement.

Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the KO.

3.6.5. Document and notify the Government of actual or potential Contractor program management problems and/or performance deficiencies. Perform corrective actions for all identified Contractor program management problems and/or deficiencies within timeframes specified by the KO.

3.6.6. Develop and submit all required information and deliverables in accordance with individual task order requirements and timelines.

3.6.7. Plan, control, monitor, and report cost, schedule and performance metrics.

3.6.8. The Contractor shall provide the technical approach and expertise, organization resources, and management controls necessary to meet the cost, schedule, and performance requirements specified in this PWS and in any resultant task orders awarded during the period of performance of this contract.

3.7. Personnel Changes.

3.7.1. All Personnel. The Contractor shall notify the COR as early as possible, but no later than five (5) business days prior to any change and provide security clearance data for all replacement personnel at time of notification.

3.7.2. Key Personnel. Contractor shall present for approval; names, resumes, certifications/qualifications and security clearance data for any replacements at time of notification. Key personnel changes must be preapproved in writing by the COR and KO.

3.7.3. Personnel Replacement. The Government reserves the right to request replacement of any Personnel at any time when the COR and KO have determined the employee to be unqualified or unsuitable for the position they are filling.

3.7.4. Availability. Absences without replacement over the course of a year may not exceed Contractor’s submitted personnel regular leave benefits, exclusive of any extended periods of leave (e.g., FMLA or LWOP). Absences without equivalent substitution may be considered a material failure to perform.

3.7.5. Other than Key Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified substitute/replacement personnel following absences of more than ten (10) consecutive business days, including weekend or holidays in between the total ten (10) business days if applicable.

3.7.6. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide qualified substitution personnel following absences of more than five (5) consecutive business days, including weekend or holidays in between the total five (5) business days if applicable.

3.8. Wage Determinations. Some positions may be subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) in which minimum wages and fringe benefits prevail. The contractor shall utilize the applicable Wage Determination found online at https://wdolhome.sam.gov.

3.9. Overtime. The Government does not anticipate a need for overtime however if required, it will be identified at the task order level. It is the Government’s and Contractor’s responsibility to manage the work schedule to ensure all contract requirements are satisfied without the need for overtime. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state and federal law regarding payment of overtime and shift work and factor this into their proposal.

3.10. Data. The contractor will be prohibited from copyrighting, publishing or disseminating information resulting from work performed under this contract, and/or, using data produced or obtained under this contract, and/or any other information or products provided by the Government, or which the contractor develops, for any purpose other than performance under this contract without prior written approval from the KO.

3.10.1. Ownership of Documents, Materials and Records: All documents, materials (including any computer code) or records provided to the contractor, developed or maintained by the contractor in the performance of this contract are deemed to be property of the Government to include all new, changed, or revised training materials. All documents, materials and records are the sole property of the US government and cannot be made available for the Contractor to resell, distribute, or reproduce. The government retains all rights to use of the materials.

3.10.2. Performance of this effort may require the contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a government agency or government contractor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the government and/or others.

3.10.3. Contractor and/or contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this effort, until made public by the government, except to authorized government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data that bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this effort. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the government between the contractor and the data owner which provides for greater rights to the contractor.

3.11. Disclosure of Information.

Information made available to the contractor by the government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the KO. The contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of government records, which are not public information. Each contractor or employee of the contractor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the contractor that such information may be disclosed only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein.

3.12. Transition. The contractor shall be responsible for executing smooth transition and for ensuring fully qualified personnel are in place on day one of performance for each position. Throughout the transition, it is essential that attention be given to minimize interruptions or delays to work in progress that would impact the mission.

3.12.1. The Government will coordinate with the contractor to ensure transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing and assigning tasks. The contractor shall provide weekly updates during the transition period (until all FTEs are in place) to ensure the Government is fully informed of the transition status and any issues that may be identified.

3.12.2. Phase Out:

Prior to the completion of this contract, an observation period shall occur, at which time team management personnel of the incoming Contractor may observe operations. This will allow for orderly turnover of facilities, equipment, and records and will help to ensure continuity of services. The outgoing Contractor is ultimately responsible for performing full services IAW the contract, during the phase-out period, and shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility or of transferring, such responsibility to the succeeding Contractor. The outgoing Contractor shall fully cooperate with the succeeding Contractor and the Government, so as not to interfere with their work or duties.

To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the outgoing Contractor shall have all personnel on board during the phase-out period. The outgoing Contractor shall be prepared to transition the workload to the newly selected Contractor during the phase-out period, which will occur at the end of the period of performance of the contractual effort.

The outgoing Contractor shall develop a phase-out plan (DELIVERABLE) to affect a smooth and orderly transfer of contract responsibility to a successor. The plan shall fully describe the Contractor’s approach to the following issues, at a minimum: Inventories and turn-over of government property; removal of Contractor property; reconciliation of all property accounts; turn-in of excess property; data and information transfer;

clean-up of Contractor work areas; and security debriefings in accordance with applicable regulations for incumbent personnel holding security clearances; and any other actions required to ensure continuity of operations. The Contractor shall provide the plan to the COR thirty (30) days before the phase-out period commence. Phase out period is sixty days prior to contract expiration.

3.13. Contractor Travel. Travel will be specified in the task order and may include travel within and outside of the

Continental United States. Travel costs may be reimbursed at actual cost in accordance with the limitations set forth in FAR 31.205-46. For task orders requiring travel, the Contractor shall coordinate specific travel arrangement with the individual task order COR to obtain advance, written approval for the travel to be conducted. The request for travel shall be in writing and contain the dates, locations and costs of the travel, as proposed.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Training Courses: Contractor shall support the following courses:

4.1.1. NSW SERE Course (K-431-0400). The contractor shall provide training in basic to advanced, high-risk SERE TTPs, Personnel Recovery TTP’s should include instruction for conventional and non-conventional friendly forces, neutral territory, border crossing, link-up procedures during hours of daylight and limited visibility, and Non-Conventional Assisted Recovery (NAR). NSW SERE Training will include the utilization of Academic Role-play Laboratory (ARLs) and a Resistance Training Laboratory (RTL) in constrained and unconstrained scenarios that are adapted to support the evolving mission of NSW personnel. The contractor shall have broad, extensive knowledge and experience with the Full Spectrum of Captivity Single Skill Set Concepts and develop plans to integrate those concepts and updated TTP’s into the NSW SERE Level C training. The Contractor shall schedule employee workload as required to ensure support for implementing scheduled COI’s and meet required student instructor ratios as defined in the evolutions’ brief sheets or operational risk mitigation requirements. The Contractor shall provide all employee supervision, employee scheduling, and other management or administrative tasks necessary to maintain regular COI’s.

4.1.1.1. This course of instruction provides the training requirements to meet the JPRA SERE Level

“C” designation when completed in conjunction with either the NSW Survival Course (K- 431-0401) or the Survival training conducted during SEAL Basic Cold Weather Maritime Course (K-431-0098). The SERE Level “C” designation is for SEAL/SWCC or CS/CSS personnel that are determined to be a High Risk of Isolation during operational deployments.

The High Risk of Isolation training is conducted during a ten-day Course of Instruction

(COI).

4.1.1.2. The course consists of academic lectures, restraints laboratories, ARLs, an urban evasion laboratory, and a RTL depicting simulated captivity situations. The primary training locations for NSW SERE (K-431-0400) will be Imperial Beach, CA and/or Camp Michael Monsoor, Lake Morena County Park, CA but other locations may be identified.

4.1.2. NSW Survival Course (K-431-0401). The contractor shall provide survival and evasion academic and field training exercises as outlined in the COI for SEAL, SWCC or CS/CSS personnel as directed by Commander, NSWC. The Contractor shall schedule employee workload as required to ensure support for implementing scheduled COI’s and meet required student instructor ratios as defined by the evolutions’ brief sheets or operational risk mitigation requirements. The contractor shall provide all supervision, employee scheduling, and other management and administrative tasks necessary to maintain regular COI’s.

4.1.2.1. San Diego, CA Survival: This 5-day Course of Instruction (COI). It is focused on training, SWCC students in Crewman Qualification Training (CQT) or CS/CSS students as directed by the Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC). The NSW Survival Course provides field survival training to meet Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) requirements for a SERE “C” qualification when completed in conjunction with the NSW SERE Course (K-431-0400). The primary training locations for the NSW Survival Course is the Silver Strand Training Complex (SSTC) Imperial Beach, CA, Cleveland National Forest Mount Laguna, CA and Warner Springs, CA. Alternative locations in Southern California may be required and will be negotiated at the tasking level. Alternate locations will be within a 400-mile radius of Imperial Beach, CA or Cleveland National Forest Mount Laguna, CA.

4.1.2.2. Kodiak, AK Survival: This 5-day COI conducted in Kodiak, Alaska. It is an element of SEAL

Qualification Training (SQT) in the SEAL training pipeline. The instructors shall provide Survival training instruction to SEAL Qualification students and ensure the survival COI being taught in Kodiak, AK will meet JPRA requirements for a SERE “C” qualification when completed in conjunction with the NSW SERE Course (K-431-0400). This course will be similar to 4.1.2.1. The primary training locations for the NSW Kodiak, AK Survival Course is on Long Island, AK or on Kodiak Island proper. Alternative locations may be required and will be negotiated at the tasking level. Alternate locations will be within a 400-mile radius of Kodiak Island, AK.

4.1.3. Standalone SERE Level B Course (K-431-0405). The Contractor shall provide Moderate Risk of Isolation (MRI) training to CS/CSS personnel that are determined to be a Medium Risk of Isolation during operational deployments. SERE Level B instruction will include SERE TTPs, Personnel Recovery TTP’s including instruction for conventional and non-conventional friendly forces, neutral territory, border crossing, link-up procedures during hours of daylight and limited visibility, and Non-Conventional Assisted Recovery (NAR). SERE Level B is a 100% classroom-based COI. The primary training locations for NSW SERE Level B (K-431-0405) are, but not limited to, San Diego, CA and Little Creek/Fort Story, VA. This is a 5-day COI.

4.2. Course Standards:

4.2.1. The contractor shall provide all personnel and material (inclusive of gear for contractor staff only) required to conduct the NSW Survival Course (K-431-0401), NSW SERE Course (K-431-0400), and SERE Level B Course (K-431-0405). The contractor shall comply with the following requirements listed by function or performance required for the NSW Survival Course (K-431- 0401), NSW SERE Course (K-431-0400), and SERE Level B Course (K-431-0405) referenced in the Applicable Documents section of PWS and as defined by Naval Special.

4.3. High Risk Training: High-Risk Training is defined by OPNAVINST 1500.75(series) as training that exposes personnel to potential risk of death or serious injury if safety precautions are not implemented.

Training is considered high-risk when a deliberate or in-depth risk assessment identifies elements of training as moderate or high-risk prior to the implementation of control measures. High risk training exercises are associated with in-field training exercises and are spread out across three locations and require a higher shift/level. The NSW Training Course Control Document for NSW Survival K-431-0401 has the ratio at 40:10 San Diego and 60:12 Kodiak ratios. The TCCD for NSW SERE K-431- 0400 has the following ratios: Pre-academic Resistance Lab 54:38; the Academic Role Play Ratio is 54:15; and a Resistance Training Laboratory ratio of 54:11.

The Contractor shall deliver approved USG curriculum (classified and unclassified) and TTP's IAW COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 1550.1C and applicable Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) guidance. The Contractor shall provide input to the continual improvement of all courses, and ensure all associated documentation is kept up to date.

4.3.1. Conception, modeling, development, and coordination of exercise scenarios: The Contractor shall utilize NSWC approved COIs, training objectives, and other curriculum to develop and update training exercise scenarios. This includes an analysis of NSWC training objectives and other factors such as student qualifications, experience, and training, and developing an exercise plan to meet NSWC training requirements and JPRA guidelines.

4.4. Active Course Periods: While courses are being conducted, the contractor shall perform the following tasks for all courses.

4.4.1 SERE Academic Training: The Contractor shall manage the schedule to provide required support to classroom instruction, ARLs, and Urban Evasion labs and exercises. The length of the duty day shall vary depending on the scheduled training. Shift work may be necessary to support training requirements.

The Contractor may be required to provide support over holidays during any course iteration and these holidays will be identified at the task order level. Lunch times and length shall vary depending upon course iteration progress and other student training requirements. Programmed periods of instruction may not always allow for scheduled meal breaks. The Contractor shall schedule and manage employee schedules to accommodate changes of this nature. The contractor is responsible for cleaning, refueling, and returning all vehicles to LOGSU One Garage; the cleaning of all equipment; and the cleaning of all the facilities. The contractor will review and provide feedback for the End of Training reports (deliverable); if needed, the updating instructional materials and curriculum with the appropriate offices;

4.4.2 NSW Survival Academic Training: The Contractor shall manage the schedule to provide required support to classroom instruction, labs and exercises. The length of the duty day shall vary depending on the scheduled training. Shift work may be necessary to support training requirements. The Contractor may be required to provide support over holidays during any course iteration and these holidays will be identified at the task order level. Lunch times and length shall vary depending upon course iteration progress and other student training requirements. Programmed periods of instruction may not always allow for scheduled meal breaks. The Contractor shall schedule and manage employee schedules to accommodate changes of this nature.

4.4.3 NSW Survival Field Training: The Contractor shall manage workload scheduling to provide the required contract support with the understanding that the "duty day" may vary in length depending upon the training scenario, time required to complete the same, and the method of instruction utilized.

Twenty-four (24) hour support is required. Shift work may be necessary to support training requirements. The Contractor may be required to provide support over holidays during any course iteration and these holidays will be identified at the task order level. Lunch times and length shall vary depending upon course iteration progress and other student training requirements. Programmed periods of instruction may not always allow for scheduled meal breaks. The Contractor shall schedule and manage employee schedules to accommodate changes of this nature. The contractor is responsible for cleaning, refueling, and returning all vehicles to LOGSU One Garage; cleaning of field equipment; and the cleaning of all the facilities. The contractor will review and provide feedback for the End of Training reports (deliverable); if needed, the updating instructional materials and curriculum with the appropriate offices;

4.5. Contract Employee, Instructor Qualifications, Instructor Training, and Requirements

4.5.1 General Staff Requirements:

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4.5.1.1 Contract Instructor Staff: The Contractor shall provide instructors with experience in military basic and advanced instructor training. Instructors shall be trained using the Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) specific to NSW processes and the courses of instruction provided. Instructors shall have the ability to assess students for the expected outcome and assure the instructor can provide input to the student as required. All Contractor instructor training records shall be IAW COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 1540.4 (Series). The Contractor shall provide the required number of instructors to maintain instructor to student ratios as identified in the TCCD, Course Master Schedule Evolution Brief Sheets, and Operational Risk Mitigation measures.

4.5.1.2 At a minimum, contract instructor shall be Ex-military (E-4 or higher), with a minimum of 4 years of honorable service in the US military and have prior experience as a military instructor. Contract employees filling instructor positions shall have successfully completed an approved DoD Instructor Training Course (ITC), or other equivalent.

4.5.1.3 Instructors shall have graduated and have qualified as an instructor of an approved DoD SERE Level “C” Course to include completion of an accredited SERE training program such as the SERE Instructor Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC), SERE Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), or SERE Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). The qualified SERE instructor requirement can be waived for former SEALs, SWCCs who have previously qualified as a high-risk instructor with approval from the COR. All instructors shall be assigned to the course as under instruction until they complete the NSW SERE Instructor Training Program.

4.5.1.4 Contract instructors shall possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license (any

US state) and be able to operate Government vehicles in performance of the instructor duties as assigned.

4.5.1.5 SERE Instructors are expected to be subject matter experts (SMEs) in all aspects of PR/SERE Training consistent with assigned section duties and instructor certifications IAW JPRA SERE Training and Education Guides 28 March 2016: Preparation and Planning, Evasion, Resistance, Captivity Resolution, Support to Recovery. All SERE contractor personal shall be responsible for accomplishing tasks such as the following:

Develop, update, review, and deliver (instruct/present) required COI techniques, tactics, and procedures for all course material.

4.5.1.6 Perform pre-course coordination and preparation of required schedules, training areas, and materials for all assigned training events.

4.5.1.7 Develop and deliver all required Code of Conduct (CoC), Personnel Recovery (PR) principles and procedures, world-wide survival and evasion TTPs, resistance and escape POIs, academic role play labs (ARLs), field training exercises and resistance training laboratory (RTL) exercises depicting simulated captivity situations course materials.

4.5.1.8 Develops and executes PR/SERE training and effect personnel recovery across the range of military operations, possible isolating events and the spectrum of captivity Wartime (POW), Peacetime Governmental Detention (PGD), and Hostage Detention (HD) training scenarios as required for each iteration.

4.5.1.9 Provide written/verbal assessments and student reviews for coach, mentor, and remediate functions supporting student capabilities and training requirements.

4.5.1.10 Generates and administer staff and event evaluations through training reports and End of Training (EOT) reports at the conclusion of each training iteration.

4.5.1.11 Assist in the development and training of newly assigned Contractor, Active Duty and DoD Civ (GS) personnel, as well as, any emerging tasks/requirements as defined by the COR/Command.

4.5.1.12 Assist in the development of new concepts and doctrine for the NSWATC PR/SERE Course.

4.5.1.13 Perform and research technology assessments to stay current on capabilities in order to support the Government’s efforts to improve the quality and scope of training and for PR/SERE SME development.

4.5.1.14 Analyze course content, trends in adult learning, and coaching, mentoring, and remediating student performance and make recommendations concerning course/POI improvement.

4.5.1.15 Apply a practical understanding of the regulations, policies, field manuals, lesson outlines, courseware and POI utilized to conduct PR/SERE training.

4.5.1.16 Use professional judgment in applying interpretations regarding approaches to be taken in the development of PR/SERE training programs.

4.5.1.5 Contract instructors shall qualify for and be able to maintain a SECRET security clearance and are authorized to be read into the Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) programs that are applicable to SERE and Personnel Recovery.

4.5.1.6 The Contractor shall provide instructors that are qualified and familiar with all role- play and live fire weapons (blank ammunition) used in the performance of their duties in accordance with NSWC policies and procedures. Instructors shall possess the skill and expertise in weapons handling. The Government shall maintain weapons custody.

4.5.2 Other Staff Requirements and Tasking:

4.5.2.1 Any contractor personnel handling weapons shall comply with the Lautenberg Amendment. The provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 makes it illegal for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. This stipulation disqualifies any affected individual from handling weapons. The Contractor shall utilize DD Form 2760 to document an instructor’s statement acknowledging that he/she has not been convicted of any offense covered by the act. Additionally, the Contractor shall

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4.5.2.2 Role Players Support. The Contractor shall provide role players for the SERE Resistance Training Labs and other evolutions as required by the COI training project plan. Role Players must qualify for and be able to maintain a SECRET security clearance and be read-in to the Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) programs that are applicable to SERE and Personnel Recovery.

4.6 Contractor Employee Required Assessments, Testing and Other Requirements

4.6.1 All Contract employees shall receive an initial psychological evaluation performed by the NSW SERE

Psychologist in accordance with CJCSM 3500.11B. This evaluation is required to assess the employees’ potential ability to effectively perform the very unique work and tasks associated with the requirements contained in this PWS. The extreme sensitive nature of the work and tasks to be performed under this contract absolutely necessitates that the Contractor’s employees undergo the aforementioned evaluation and furthermore, they must be found “fit” to serve as a SERE Level “C” instructor. Evaluation shall occur prior to any employee performing tasking under any resulting contract and annually thereafter (DELIVERABLE). Any personnel unable to pass the psychological evaluation will not be permitted to perform tasking.

The Government will be the sole arbitrator of this determination, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, due to the nature of the training material and the training environment associated with the SERE Course.

Subsequent re-evaluations shall be conducted annually or at the discretion of the Government throughout the term of the contract.

4.6.2 At the Contracting Officer’s request, the Contractor shall immediately remove any employee(s) from performance under the contract if it is determined that said employee(s) is “unfit” to serve in the capacity for which the Contractor has designated them to serve. The Contractor shall replace the position or positions vacated with qualified individuals in an expeditious manner. The Government reserves the right to immediately, and if need be, physically remove a contractor employee from the worksite should they, in the opinion of the aforementioned SERE Psychologists, display negative psychological characteristics or traits or, otherwise show evidence of behavioral and/or interpersonal instability that endanger others(i.e. students and fellow instructors), or behavior that may otherwise disrupt or disturb the training environment. Removal of Contractor employees under these conditions does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for full acceptable performance and work quality.

The psychological standard and methods the Government shall utilize to evaluate Contractor employees is sensitive in nature and will not be made accessible to the Contractor.

4.6.3 Prior to performance under this contract, all Contractor employees not currently performing services shall have passed a complete physical exam within the last 12 months administered by a medical doctor or physician’s assistant that attests to the employee’s ability to comply with the physical requirements of this contract (DELIVERABLE). The Contractor shall provide the Government with medical documentation, signed by the physician or physician’s assistant, for each employee prior to that employee beginning work on this contract. Acceptable physical exam results shall reflect no specific duty limitations or physical or life-threatening conditions or illnesses that could impede successful accomplishment of the requirements iterated throughout this PWS. The Contractor shall ensure all employees meet the prescribed physical standards continuously throughout the term of the contract. The Government reserves the right to require Contractor employees to be examined for physical fitness at any time during the term of the contract. Removal of Contractor employees under these conditions does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for full acceptable/satisfactory performance and performance quality.

4.6.4 Contractor employees shall be able to perform work in varied conditions, for example, indoor/outdoor, extreme inclement weather, to include rain and snow. Performance shall commence/continue regardless of the weather conditions or base closures, as is required of Government designated “essential personnel.”

4.6.5 Contract performance shall require work schedules that accommodate rotating shifts and operations in austere field environments. The nature of SERE training requires high standards of mental and physical fitness. Contract employees shall participate in SERE training events in rough terrain, requiring the ability to lift/carry 45 pounds, walk up multiple flights of stairs and walk up to six (6) miles per day with a rucksack.

4.6.6 Medical and Drug Screening. The Contractor shall conduct annual HIV and Tuberculosis (PPD) screening of all employees (DELIVERABLE). The Contractor shall also conduct an annual illicit substance screening and urinalysis for all employees in accordance with NSW policy 5320.2C

(DELIVERBALE).

4.6.7 The Government has the right to restrict employment under this contract of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or the general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.6.8 Contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, and procedures in accordance with NSW Range

Safety Procedures, COMNAVSPCWARCOM INSTRUCTION 3591.1C.

4.6.9 Contractor shall abide by OPNAVINST 1500.75 and COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 1500.3 (Series) Policies and Governance for Conducting High-Risk Training. All prospective high-risk instructors (military, civilian, or contractor) shall be screened for suitability per these instructions prior to assuming their duties, at a minimum.

5. SECURITY

5.1. DD 254. Security will be in accordance with the associated DD-254. Contractor team individual(s) supporting this task will be cleared at the SECRET level at the start of the task.

5.2. Contractor will require access to (NIPRNET/SIPRNET/ computer systems on the SSTC Imperial Beach, CA, Det Fort Story, VA, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA and Kodiak, AK only at government facilities.

5.3. Contractor will be authorized to courier classified information up Secret in performance of official duties upon approval of and designation by the COR.

5.4. Alarm / De-Alarm Government Facilities:

5.4.1. The contractor maybe required to conduct security related functions in the building to which the employee(s) are assigned tenants such as escorting cleared/un-cleared visitors, opening/closing of security containers, end-of-day security checks, and arming/de-arming NSW security systems within open/non-open Collateral storage areas used for the safeguarding of classified information/material. In support of this, the contractor personnel are approved to conduct the above actions for the following facilities and buildings/rooms/suites: SSTC Imperial Beach, CA Bldg 96 and Bldg 1. If the contractor employee(s) fails to properly conduct these responsibilities and a security violation/incident occurs, the government may take any appropriate security action(s) at its discretion. The contractor company will be responsible for reviewing preliminary inquiry reports for any security violation/incident for which a contractor employee is found culpable and provide a written response to the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and the responsible Industrial Organizational Security Program Manager.

5.5. The contractor shall ensure requirements for safeguarding classified information and classified materials, for obtaining and verifying personnel security clearances, for verifying security clearances and indoctrination of visitors, for controlling access to restricted areas, for protecting government property, and for the security of automated and non-automated management information systems and data are fulfilled. The contractor's management system shall prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified and sensitive unclassified information. The government shall be immediately notified if any security incident or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

5.6. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Representative of any security incident and/or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

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

5.8. The Contractor shall provide security management support. Typical efforts include, but are not limited to, performing classified document control functions, classified materials inventories, program access requests, preparing and monitoring personnel indoctrination and debriefing agreements, and maintaining and using security-related databases.

5.9. All NSW security policy shall be adhered to and any failure could result in individual being banned from command up to contract termination.

5.10. Access.

5.10.1. All Contractor personnel, as well as any other supporting personnel, are required to be citizens of the United States.

5.10.2. Contractor personnel 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 ID Office.

5.10.3. Access to Installation during Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs). Contractors may be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in local Installation Security Instruction. Only the installation commander or the unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation.

5.11. Communication / Electronic Devices.

5.11.1. NSW prohibits the use of portable electronic devices in any of its facilities or buildings including secured areas, Open Secret Storage (OSS) areas, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) areas, and Temporary Secure Working Area (TWSA). Portable electronic devices are devices that can store, record, or transmit text, images, files, video, audio data or that may identify, record or report geolocations. Prohibited portable electronic devices are; cell phones (government or personal), personal laptops, tablets (Kindle, Ipad, Samsung, Nook), removable media (CDs/DVDs, USB drives/external hard drives) smart watches/rings/accessories (Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, Oura, Air tag, Rayban Meta/Google glasses), and any device that has a wireless transmitter or Bluetooth capability (Air pods, noise-cancelling headphones, speakers, Ipods, picture frames, smart plugs, smart coffee makers). This list is not all inclusive. If you have a medically prescribed device that has any of the above capabilities, you must work with the local security and IT office to submit a waiver.

5.12. Physical Security.

5.12.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

5.13. Security Non-Disclosure.

5.13.1. Neither the Contractor nor any of his employees shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operations of the activity, which could result in or increase the likelihood of the possibility of a breach of the activity’s security or interrupt the continuity of its operations.

6. SAFETY

6.1 General Contractor Responsibility

6.1.1 Nothing in the Performance Work Statement, 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.

6.1.2 The…