Statement_of_Work_(SOW)_Language_Integrated_Training_Readiness_Exercise_(TRX).pdf

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command

1st Marine Special Operations Support Battalion Language Integrated Training Readiness Exercise (TRX)

Statement of Work 15 May 2015

1. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF):

(a) Who: 6 SOCS-F Marines from 1st Marine Special Operations Support Battalion

(b) What: To execute TRX-2, MSOST-C

(c) When: From 1 – 19 June 2015

(d) Where: Fort Hunter-Liggett, CA

(e) Why: To increase and maintain SOCS-F proficiency.

2. Organizational Abbreviations Utilized Throughout the SOW:

(a) USSOCOM: United States Special Operations Command

(b) MARSOC: Marine Special Operations Command

(c) SOCS-F: Special Operations Capable Specialist – Cryptographic Operator

(d) HF/VHF/UHF: High Frequency / Very High Frequency / Ultra High Frequency

(e) Mode 2 / 3: Advance Communications Protocols

Scope: Two (2) adaptive role players with two (2) advanced communications Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support TRX-2 MSOST-C from 1-19 June 2015. Personnel will possess appropriate licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate on all appropriate amateur radio bandwidth. SMEs will provide instruction and mentorship on Radio Reconnaissance and Surveillance skills in rural and urban full mission profiles. Instruction will cover land mobile communications theory, modulation types on voice and digital communication protocols utilized in the High Frequency (HF) and Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) spectrum. Instruction and mentorship will also cover untethered analytics on Mode 2 and Mode 3 communications protocols, as needed. At the completion of this exercise, each SOCS-F will display proficiency in conducting operations in support of various rural and urban mission profiles. Operations will include collection of land mobile voice and digital communications utilized in the HF/VHF/UHF spectrum through adaptive role players in target language and characterization of advanced communications protocols. Contractor shall provide scenario-driven communications over diverse real-world non-simulated means. Provide a realistic and tailored RF environment in the target language utilizing authentic devices encountered in the desired area of responsibility.

3. Objective: In accordance with the references, ·the contractor will provide support to Training Readiness Exercise 2 (TRX-2) in order to evaluate SOCS-F personnel in planning and conducting operations in support of rural and urban reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S) mission profiles. Training will establish, reinforce, and sustain perishable skills.

4. Applicable Documents to be Provided by the Contractor:

(a) Training Proposal

(b) Cost Estimate

5. Curriculum Standards by Which Training Shall be Conducted:

(a) Mentorship and instruction shall be conducted IAW current protocols as set forth in the references.

(b) All training shall be conducted according to the course proposal.

6. Requirements:

(a) The contractor shall provide 19 days of support/training. As part of the Training Readiness Exercise, SMEs shall provide instruction and mentorship in the following topics:

(1) Radio Wave Propagation and Basic Electronics

(2) Antenna Systems and Antenna Identification

(3) Fundamentals of Propagation Studies

(4) HF Communications Targeting and Collection Planning

(5) Search Strategies

(6) Land Mobile Radio Communications (Analog and Digital) Fundamentals (HF/VHF/UHF)

(7) Untethered Analysis and Collection

(8) Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technical Intelligence Fundamentals

(9) Urban Antenna Considerations

(10) Mode 1, 2, & 3 Characterization and Analysis

(b) As part of the Training Readiness Exercise, SMEs shall conduct evaluated practical exercises in the following:

(1) Antenna Construction Exercise

(2) HF Communications Exercise – Short/Long Range (Digital Data/Voice)

(3) Digital PTT Search and Recovery Exercise

(4) Digital Trunk Tracking Exercise

(5) Mode 1 Network Characterization Exercise

(6) Mode 2 Network Characterization Exercise

(7) Mode 3 Network Characterization Exercise

(c) The culmination of this effort is the simultaneous conduct of a SOCS-F support to full mission profile Reconnaissance and Surveillance mission while conducting network characterization from the safe locations. The SMEs teach and train during the operations by making on the spot corrections when necessary, while the adaptive role players (ARPs) provide cultural enhancements to critical to enabling realistic actions. The goal is to allow the exercise force to execute operations with no to minimal interference from the mentors, but to make the on the spot corrections to ensure maximum value is achieved in the limited training time.

(1) NOTES:

a. All Operator level skills shall be conducted and evaluated IAW the references, to include skills sheets and practical exercises.

b. Participating SOCS-F Marines will provide After Action Reports (AAR) for the exercise.

(d) Contractor shall have an internal evaluation system of both the course curriculum and instructor staff. Contractor shall also have an internal instructor training/development program to ensure instructors are qualified to teach IAW the references.

(e) All instructors shall possess a Secret level or higher Security Clearance, or be in the process of obtaining or renewing expired clearance, verified by Marine Special Operations Command G-2 Security Management Staff prior to being granted access to MARSOC facilities or training events.

(f) All instructors shall possess a current US Amateur Radio License, Extra Class, or at least a General Class.

(g) Contractor shall have all permits and any other necessary logistical requirements to support the legal conduct of this training.

(h) Contractor shall provide all supplies and equipment necessary to execute the training requirements, to include printed course material and practical application material.

(i) Contractor provided courses shall be approved through MARSOC G-2.

(j) Contractors shall ensure students manage all training scenarios consistent with those outlined in the references and those seen in operations, to the level described in the references.

(k) All Instructors are preferred to have a Radio Reconnaissance and/or Special Operations background with Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.

7. Privacy Act: Work on this project may require personnel have access to Privacy Identity

Information (PII). Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5 of the US Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations. Additionally, all data and information obtained during the event shall NOT be retained and shall be appropriately discarded (shredded/deleted) NLT 30 days past the conclusion of the event. The Declaration of Destruction Enclosure shall be provided to the contractor and shall be signed and provided to the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion Point of Contact, to be identified at the time of contract award.

8. Security: The Contractor shall adhere to all DoD security regulations and requirements

9. Incidence: Any Contractor personnel who endangers the wellbeing of persons or property during the execution of this training, whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of military security, is involved in the theft of government property, or is found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other incapacitating agent will be removed from the job site immediately, and replaced by new contractor personnel

10. Deliverables by the Contractor:

(a) Academic course materials for all subjects presented in the training to include course outline, student handouts consistent with presented didactic materials, and evaluation results.

(b) A list of attendees successfully completing the training.

(c) Provide all consumables for classroom portion and practical exercises.

(d) Provide miscellaneous items necessary for the conduct of realistic training.

(e) Vehicle support to all instructors and contracting staff to include fuel for vehicles.

(f) Necessary miscellaneous office supplies, as needed to fulfill contract.

(g) Provide a contractor owned or an approved training venue.

(h) Contractor will provide all audio visual equipment for classroom instruction as necessary.

(i) The contractor will make travel reservations for their personnel.

11. Period of Performance: 01 June 2015 – 19 June 2015

12. Place of performance. Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

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