PR_SERE Draft SOW.docx

SOCOM (SCS)

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) Personnel Recovery / Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (PR/SERE) Training and Exercise Support Statement of Work (SOW) 06 January 2026

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRING ORGANIZATION

In accordance with Joint Publication 3-50, Personnel Recovery; Services and USSOCOM must identify personnel to receive the appropriate levels of Personnel Recovery (PR) / Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training commensurate with the GCCs’ identified level of risk. MARFORSOC’s mission to train, equip, and protect its personnel, prepare them for potential isolating events, enhance recovery efforts, and reduce the potential for exploitation of captured personnel, is accomplished through Personnel Recovery (PR) and SERE training and education. MARFORSOC has tasked the PR/SERE Branch, as part of Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC), with the responsibility to provide Full Spectrum Level “C” (FSLC), sustainment, continuation, and specialized SERE training programs as part of the holistic training for MARFORSOC Special Operations Officers (SOO), Critical Skills Operators (CSO), Special Operations Capabilities Specialist (SOCS), Combat Service Support (CSS) and other designated personnel per appliable policy and guidance.

1.1 TASK PURPOSE/SCOPE

The contractor shall provide personnel who meet the high-risk training instructor (HRTI) qualifications and can/shall become a Certified PR/SERE HRTI (per 4.1 of this SOW) within three (3) months of the date of hire within their respective assignment within the program. The intent is to have a depth of subject matter expert (SME) HRTI’s who stay current and remain proficient in evolving PR/SERE TTPs, adult learning theory, effective communication strategies, and team/culture building principles per Government furnished Programs of Instruction (POI), Master Lesson Files (MLF), and applicable references to accomplish the requirements of this SOW.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SCHEDULE

2.1.1 The contractor shall execute their proposed transition plan and ensure fully qualified personnel are in place on day one (1) of the period of performance (PoP). The contractor shall ensure no interruption of mission occurs during the transition period. Throughout the phase-in/phase-out periods, it is essential that attention be given to minimize interruptions or delays to work in progress that would impact the mission. The contractor must plan for the transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing and assigning tasks during the phase-in/phase-out periods. The Contractor shall provide weekly updates during the transition period to ensure the government is fully informed of the transition status and any issues that may be identified.

2.1.2 The contractor shall ensure qualified personnel, training aid orders, training schedules and deliverables are completed per the Services Delivery Schedule (SDS), enclosure 1, throughout the duration of the contract to minimize impacting operations throughout the execution of the SOW.

2.1.3 The contractor shall ensure that all headquarters functions, if not local, will be conducive to an agile, adaptable, and timely response to SOF PR/SERE peculiar training schedules, timelines and requirements per the SDS. During any course execution or as required by the COR ISO SERE requirements, T3i personnel are considered essential personnel IAW DFARS CLAUSE 252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services. Contractor support personnel are required to continue services if the SERE program is in session during/over the event of a base closure for weather or other similar reasons as stated in the referenced clause.

2.1.4 The Period of Performance is 12 months with three 12-month option periods and one 6-month option period.

2.2 QUALITY

2.2.1 The contractor shall provide qualified personnel that meet the required skills and qualifications as set forth in Section 4.1 and Table 4.1 of the SOW. The contractor shall ensure personnel are fully trained to meet mission requirements starting on day 1 of performance and continuing throughout the duration of the contract. Only those contractors who meet requirements at the Certified PR/SERE HRTI standard outlined in Section 4.1 and Table 4.1 are considered fully trained.

2.2.2 The MRTC conducts a basic instructor training course for personnel to attend for initial instructor training requirements to instruct at MARFORSOC. Contractor personnel shall attend the MRTC basic instructor training course as part of their initial Basic PR/SERE Instructor period.

2.2.3 MARFORSOC PR/SERE conducts initial and refresher training courses for staff, students, and other participants to meet specialized PR/SERE training requirements. For contractor instructors to be considered fully qualified, they must successfully complete the FLSC SERE course observation, graduate MIQC, and successfully pass their HRTI initial evaluation conducted by PR/SERE Government oversight. These courses will be taught, overseen, and evaluated by Government PR/SERE SMEs utilizing government furnished POI.

2.2.4 Contractor personnel shall possess physical fitness commensurate with completing all SOW requirements with no permanent duty limitations. Throughout the term of the contract, the Contractor personnel shall comply with NAVMC 1553.2 for specific high risk training instructor (HRTI) standards and the OF178 for MARFORSOC PR/SERE.

2.3 COST CONTROL/MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

2.3.1 The Contractor shall ensure the effective and efficient use of Government funds as well as minimize waste and misuse of equipment and resources. This includes, but is not limited to personnel costs, travel (lodging & per diem to the various 50 state locations), vehicle acquisition (rental and training aid), burn rates, operational surge requirements, schedule adherence, PR/SERE specific equipment, instructor PPE/costumes, and PR/SERE specific training aids.

2.3.2 The Contractor shall research, supply, and procure PPE, role play costumes, PR/SERE specific equipment/ training aids, and resources provided to all personnel who support the PR/SERE program The Contractor shall coordinate in advance on all reimbursable program support items with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for direction and approval prior to any obligation. The COR will also coordinate with the Contracting Officer for proper approval prior to any obligations for PR/SERE PPE, costumes, equipment/training aids, and any other required resources. Upon approval by the contracting Officer, and at the direction of the COR, the Contractor shall procure and/or replace PPE, role play costumes, equipment, training aids, and other ancillary materials to support training. The Contractor shall provide equipment and training aids for day- to-day management, development, routine maintenance, modification, and repair of training aids and equipment. Services include but are not limited to training aid(s) repair/maintenance, minor fabrication of training aids, and moving equipment which may require the use of power tools and special use vehicles. Task specific requirements will be coordinated and jointly agreed upon by the contractor and the COR prior to execution to identify government and contractor requirements for accomplishment including any instructor training, safety procedures, qualifications, licensing, OSHA requirements, risk management, or other requirements appropriate for the identified program support.

The Government will provide training aids, equipment, and material and provide access to these systems.

2.3.3 The Contractor shall provide instructors performing services the appropriate personal protection equipment and role play uniforms to support realistic scenarios. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing like PPE or role play costume items for staff in the event of a change pursuant to POI change, for example, uniform color or pattern change. The Contractor shall be notified of the change two months in advance of the requirement. Items should not display manufacturer's logos or markings. Modification to these items may be necessary to support emerging training requirements and shall be coordinated with the COR for approval.

2.3.4 The contractor shall provide non-standard rental vehicle support for all tasked SERE functions. This includes Full Spectrum Level C SERE (up to 10 iterations for 19 days) and Post Training Events (7 iterations for up to 5 days) and other tasked requirements. All rental vehicles will include 24-hour roadside assistance and applicable insurance with a zero-dollar ($0) deductible. The contractor shall provide the following vehicles which shall be received at rental car locations in the local area.

2.3.5 The Government anticipates providing no less than four weeks’ notice to the contractor of the quantities, types, and dates for delivery of vehicles when possible. Short notice support may be required with no more than 48 hours advance notice but will not be the norm.

2.4 MANAGEMENT

2.4.1 The contractor shall address all performance issues and customer complaints to ensure the requirements defined in the SOW are met successfully 100% of the time within the allotted timeframes designated within the SDS.

2.4.2 The contractor shall ensure all personnel are able to meet and maintain all HRTI requirements and continue to earn further specialized PR/SERE qualifications throughout the duration of the contract.

2.4.3 A FTE for this task order equates to 1,920 hours per year, starting on the anniversary date of the contract award/option. The contractor shall ensure any absences (including leave, medical emergencies, etc) lasting more than ten (10) consecutive workdays are backfilled with a fully qualified candidate for the duration of the absence or until permanently filled. The contractor shall ensure fully qualified personnel are in place to fill vacancies per the SDS when personnel depart this task order.

2.4.4 All deliverables shall be delivered to the COR. Acceptance of deliverables shall be performed by the COR. The COR will evaluate deliverables for completeness, correctness, and operations sufficiency of content. Deliverables include, but are not limited to training aids, schedules, invoices, performance reports, training accomplishment and other tasks as directed within the scope of PR/SERE support. If the COR determines a deliverable is unacceptable, the contractor shall correct all deficiencies within the timeframe stated by the SDS. The acceptability of deliverables will be reflected in the contractor’s performance evaluation.

2.5 MARFORSOC PR/SERE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.5.1 MARFORSOC Full Spectrum Level “C” (FSLC) SERE consists of a garrison, academic, practical exercise phase and a culmination exercise in austere conditions for up to 10 classes per year lasting 19 days consecutively. Courses consist of up to 48 students with surge (as defined in 2.5.9 of this SOW) course work requirements. For vehicle procurement, designated administrative tasks, and the culmination exercise the contractor must provide PTOCs as needed.

2.5.2 The Contractor shall assist in the support of all phases of PR/SERE training to include academic, field instruction, role-play activities, risk management/mitigation, analyses and studies; training, planning, policy /doctrine review; and technical review/analysis. This includes expertly executing coach, mentor and remediate requirements ISO the overall PR/SERE mission objectives. The contractor will assist and provide support for set up and tear down of training areas ISO PR/SERE, procure, and develop training areas as necessary and maintain facilities/areas utilized for all aspects of PR/SERE training and administration.

2.5.3 Elements of PR/SERE training include the following:

· Academic Training

· Survival and evasion exercises

· Resistance and escape training labs

· Post training events (PTEs)

· Theater entry requirements (TERs)

· SERE TTP refresher training

· Personnel Recovery (PR) fundamentals (planning and preparation)

· Personnel Recovery Management System (PRMS)

· Initial, sustainment, and continuation PR/SERE training

2.5.4 The Contractor shall support specialized PR/SERE train-the-trainer specific courses designed, developed and executed ISO industry PR/SERE instructor training. These courses include specialized training pertaining to the scope of SERE training and operations. The Contractor shall support specialized PR/SERE refresher and continuation training designed, developed, and executed ISO MARFORSOC PR/SERE requirements.

2.5.5 The Government will certify all SERE Instructor personnel per the MARFORSOC SERE SOP. The certification process requires all personnel receive the MARFORSOC FSLC PR/SERE POI training, pass a government practical application assessment, and pass a government administered verbal assessment. Passing is an 80% unassisted score on the assessments determined by the Government SMEs and COR; assessment decisions made are final. If an instructor fails any part of the assessment, a minimum of one month period will be required before another assessment.

2.5.6 The contractor shall ensure a mixture of Service-related experience among all instructors. In particular, the contractor shall provide a balanced approach to the requirements for DoD Instructor

Training/Certification and DoD FSLC PR/SERE Course and ensure Services are represented based upon the COR and technical representative assessments for the needs of the Government.

2.5.7 The contractor shall effectively assess, and recruit minimally tangible qualified personnel with a basic SERE skillset, but highly qualified intangible SOF mindset and culturally acclimated individuals for basic instructor capabilities IAW table 4.1. The contractor will need to be able to effectively articulate the SOF PR/SERE peculiar traits for minimally qualified individuals to be considered for training and investment for the MARFORSOC SERE program.

2.5.8 Twenty-four-hour support and shift work for PR/SERE Instructors will be necessary to support training requirements. The Government requires contractors to work a max flex schedule to support these training events. Additionally, some programmed periods of instruction may not always allow for scheduled meal breaks.

2.5.9 Surge capacity is defined as operational requirements that require additional contractor work hours to support operational needs or contingencies. The contractor shall ensure that surge capacity, when approved by the COR, is met by additional hours worked by contractor personnel currently assigned to the task order. Surge hours shall be scheduled within the 1,920 hours per FTE as required during after- duty hours, weekends and holidays. Out of cycle FTE scheduling (when not executing tasked training) will be flexible based upon surge training requirements ISO PR/SERE training to ensure adherence to allocated annual contract hours per instructor. At a minimum, the Contractor shall manage personnel leave to ensure that no less than 30% of the contracted instructor cadre is available during non-surge training times.

2.5.10 Due to the sensitivity, psychological, and stressful circumstances of SERE Training, all instructors shall be certified as High-Risk Training Instructors per NAVMC 1553.2 Appendix D and MRTC SOPs.

2.5.11 All MRTC SERE Instructor personnel are required to undergo a semi-annual instructor evaluation to comply with Government proficiency standards. Each contractor is evaluated against PR/SERE KSAs, and adult learning theory foundational competencies based upon SERE SMEs assigned and designated by the Director of PR/SERE. (See SOW Atch 1 – SERE KSAs and SOW Atch 2 – Instructor Semi-Annual Evaluation Checklist).

2.5.12 Contract Instructor personnel shall be thoroughly knowledgeable of and guided in the performance of their duties by all applicable publications and exhibits as listed in SOW Atch 3 – SERE Foundational Competencies. All personnel will expertly execute coach, mentor and remediate duties for peers and students throughout all topics and aspects of PR/SERE.

2.5.13 Additionally, contractor personnel are required to submit to an initial, as directed and annual Government psychological assessment administered by a MARFORSOC SERE Psychologist. Contract performance requires that all contractor instructors successfully pass all assessments. Periodic re- evaluations shall occur at the discretion of the Government or per PR/SERE policy.

2.5.14 The Government will request immediate removal of any individual from the situation, environment, and/or facilities whose performance presents a safety or security concern.

2.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

2.6.1 The contractor shall follow all labor regulations and all PR/SERE specific regulations IAW set policy and industry standards. This includes, but is not limited to this SOW, MARFORSOC policy, PR/SERE joint policy, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Manuals and DoD Instructions. Any deviations or deficiencies in following the policy will be remedied IAW the SDS.

2.6.2 Non-Personal Services Contract

2.6.2.1 Contractor employees performing services under this order shall be controlled, directed, and always supervised by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards within the SOW. Contractor employees shall perform their contracted duties without the direct supervision of any Government official.

2.6.2.2 The scope of this SOW will not be interpreted, nor shall the contractor implement (in any manner) products or actions that results in the contract employee creating or modifying government policy, obtaining appropriated funds of the Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employees, or otherwise violating the provisions set forth in Part

7.5 (Inherently Governmental Functions) and 37.104 (Personal Services Contracts) of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

3.0 SERE STAFF REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SERE Instructors

3.1.1 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, and documents listed SOW Atch 3. All SERE contractor personnel shall be responsible for accomplishing tasks such as the following: Develop, update, review, and deliver (instruct/present) required POI techniques, tactics, and procedures for all course material.

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

3.1.3 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.

3.1.4 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.

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

3.1.6 Generate and administer staff and event evaluations through training reports and after-action reports (AARs) at the conclusion of each training iteration.

3.1.7 Coordinate end of FSLC course recovery activities and events as directed with staff and PTOC personnel.

3.1.8 Assist in the development and training of newly assigned Contractor, Active Duty and DoD Civ

(GS) personnel, as well as refresher training IAW the MARFORSOC PR/SERE SOP and emerging tasks/requirements as defined by the COR/Command.

3.1.9 Assist in the development of new concepts and doctrine for the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course.

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

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

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

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

3.1.14 Perform Range Safety Officer (RSO) duties in support of PR/SERE.

3.1.15 Shall complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) and its accompanying Individual Training Standards (ITS) immediately upon hire to meet the requirements in table 4.1 for basic instructor rating.

3.2 Section Lead (SL) SERE Instructor

3.2.1 SL Instructor shall be assigned to both the Survival/Evasion (SE) and the Resistance/Escape (RE) Sections within the PR/SERE Branch. The Section Leads shall perform all duties assigned to SERE Instructors as identified in section 3.1. In addition, the SL shall be responsible for tasks such as:

3.2.1 Coordinating with Government Section Leads, both Active Duty and GS personnel, to ensure Contractor assignments are provided to fill instructor billets, duties and responsibilities.

3.2.2 Ensure contractor personnel perform IAW the SOW and applicable MARFORSOC PR/SERE and MRTC POIs. This includes overseeing and reporting all scheduled and ad hoc training ISO the overall program.

3.2.3 SL Instructors shall communicate with the Task Lead on any manning or performance issues affecting the performance requirements as outlined within this SOW.

3.2.4 SME for all PR/SERE events; capable of filling any position for coverage gaps and temporarily for Task Lead.

3.2.5 Successfully complete the following courses or equivalent experience (if applicable): SERE370, SERE360, SERE350, SERE348, PR303 and PR397.

3.3 Task Lead (TL)

3.3.1 The Task Lead shall perform all duties assigned to SERE Instructors as identified in section 3.1 and duties assigned to Section Leads as identified in section 3.2. In addition, the TL shall be responsible for tasks such as:

3.3.2 Continual interaction with the COR and any appointed Technical Representatives.

3.3.3 Management of all contractor personnel for time, cost and scope to tasks, including:

· Management of surge hours and contractor travel

· Ensure contractor personnel complete initial and follow-on training/evaluations as required

· Overseeing deadline completion, resource management, risk assessment, and tracking

3.3.4 Designing, planning, establishing milestones.

3.3.5 Ensuring all deliverables and course timelines are met.

3.3.6 SME for all PR/SERE events; capable of filling any position for coverage gaps.

3.3.7 Support the development of new concepts and doctrine for the MARFORSOC PR/SERE School.

3.3.8 Research and keep current on new technology and doctrinal developments to support the Government’s efforts to improve the quality and scope of training.

3.3.9 Responsible for ensuring PPE, role play uniforms and PR/SERE specific items/materials are replaced as serviceability, product life cycle expires, or as directed by the COR.

3.4 PR/SERE Support Personnel – Part Time on Call (PTOC)

3.4.1 PR/SERE PTOCs are required as tasked for up to eight (8) days, with up to six (6) days per course being consecutive and shall work up to 12 hours per day – maximum combined total days required for episodic support personnel during the contract year is 1,200 (80 days x 15 PAX). The Contractor may flex individual PTOCs schedules as necessary to stay within the 1,200-day total. This support shall include, but not limited to: presence during Survival and Evasion exercise to provide logistical, administrative and indirect role-play support; presence during Resistance training providing logistical, administrative, and indirect role-play support; presence during administrative activities such as general clean-up, rental vehicle pick up / returns etc. PTOCs shall not become directly involved in student, individual or group training and will always work under the supervision of MARFORSOC PR/SERE Instructor Staff.

3.5 Clothing / PPE during ISO PR/SERE Training

3.5.1 Garrison attire: During the conduct of the academic or classroom instruction and SERE class debriefings, Contractor employees shall wear business casual (serviceable collared shirt, long pants (no denim jeans), closed toed clean shoes, no baseball caps indoors, etc.) or MARFORSOC PR/SERE designated attire per command policy and/or COR direction.

3.5.2 Field / role play training attire: During the conduct of field (urban, rural, or role play events), contractor employees shall wear the PPE and/or costumes provided per the SOW and program requirements. All attire shall be IAW good order and discipline expected of SOF professionals and at the discretion of the COR.

3.6 SERE Instructor Expansion CLIN

3.61 The Government reserves the right to exercise a surge capacity option to support any additional taskings by the Marine Raider Training Center. Upon notification from the Government, the Contractor shall have 120 days to recruit, hire, and certify up to but not to exceed six (6) additional instructors at the Certified Instructor level in accordance with the requirements outlined in table 4.1 of this

Performance Work Standards (PWS). These additional instructors shall be available to support Specialized SERE (SERE 811) training requirements, Resistance Instructor Training Course (SERE 860) or any additional Full Spectrum Level “C” SERE course requirements, and Post Training Events (PTEs) as directed by the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Director.

4.0 PERSONNEL AND MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The contractor shall provide MARFORSOC PR/SERE with contractor support in the form of qualified SMEs to fill required positions. Personnel qualifications are provided in Table 4.1. All instructors are required to meet the minimum requirements of:

· Must meet High Risk Training Instructor requirements as dictated by the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVMC) Formal Schools Management Manual 1553.2, Appendix D.

· Graduate of an approved DoD FSLC SERE Course or a combination of SERE Level C and a Peacetime Detention and Hostage Detention (PGDHD) (or its equivalent – i.e. SERE 211, 215 or 225) as certified on a DD214 OR be willing to successfully complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE FSLC SERE course.

· Minimum of 3 years of service in the US military with a minimum general discharge under honorable conditions.

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide an onsite standalone Task Lead that shall also have KSA’s and capability to fill in as a SME PR/SERE Instructor. The Task Lead shall be empowered to make immediate decisions without cumbersome management review and approval in order to ensure timely mission success and ensure Contractor personnel foster and maintain their SME skill sets.

4.1.2 Key Personnel: Per the Base IDIQ Clause 5652.237-9001, the Task Lead and both Section Leads are identified as Key Personnel for this requirement.

4.1.3 The basic progression for contractors to move through the positions within the program are as follows. The GS grade / step is for knowledge, skills, and ability comparison:

4.1.3.1 Brand New Check In - Basic Instructor (GS11 Step 1) - MIQC, Course Observe, HRTI Certification. Completed within 90 Days of initial start date.

4.1.3.2 Certified PR/SERE HRTI (GS11 Step 2) – Has completed all Basic Instructor requirements. As a Certified PR/SERE HRTI instructor, this individual will maintain HRTI status and become completely qualified in assigned sections academics, field lessons and role play (as applicable). A minimum of 12 months from HRTI certification date is required prior to eligibility for progression to Senior Instructor.

4.1.3.3 Senior PR/SERE HRTI (GS11 Step 4) – This individual is completely qualified in assigned sections academics, field lessons and role play along with Resistance Training Supervisor (RTS) / Eagle (as applicable). Must be a Certified HRTI instructor for 1-year (10 class cycles) and nominated in writing before eligible for Senior Instructor Board.

4.1.3.4 Master PR/SERE HRTI (GS11 Step 7) - Completely qualified in all PR/SERE academics, field lessons, role play, Resistance Training Supervisor (RTS) and Eagle. Must be a Senior Instructor for a period of 1-year (10 class cycles) before being eligible for Master Instructor Board.

4.1.4 Progression through the PR/SERE Instructor training pipeline with expected times to completion/certification are available to all staff and are deliverable for monthly reporting.

Table 4.1. Personnel Qualifications

Task Lead / PR/SERE HRTI

· BA/BS degree accomplishment in any field --OR-- Program Management Professional (PgMP) certifications --OR-- Any post high school education AND 10 yrs SOF and/or PR/SERE experience AND 5 yrs as a certified instructor at a FSLC SERE School

· Minimum of 18 months of experience as a Program or Contract Manager (i.e., manage 20+ instructor personnel in high-risk training exercises) for a contract of similar size and scope.

· Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience (military, contract or civilian) as a Section Lead (SE or RE equivalent) for a SERE or SOF specific high-risk course.

· A Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a SERE Instructor at a DoD approved FSLC SERE school of which three years must have been at a USSOCOM FSLC SERE Course, i.e. MARFORSOC, NSW, USAJFKSWCS.

· Must be resident expert in Personnel Recovery, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (PR/SERE) Instruction and training; to include specialized JPRA training courses PR303, SERE350, SERE370 and SERE360 or commensurate verifiable experience.

· SECRET clearance is required on the first day of performance

· Must also meet all requirements of a SERE Instructor and SERE Section Lead

1 CFTE

Key Personnel

GS-12, Step 7 Equivalent

SERE Section Lead / PR/SERE HRTI

· Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience (military, contract or civilian) as a Section Lead (SE or RE equivalent) for a PR/SERE or SOF specific high-risk course.

· A Minimum of 6 Six years’ experience as a SERE Instructor at a DoD FSLC SERE school.

· Must be resident expert in Personnel Recovery, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (PR/SERE) Instruction and training; to include specialized JPRA training courses PR303, SERE350, SERE370 and SERE360 or commensurate verifiable experience.

· SECRET clearance is required on the first day of performance

· Must also meet all requirements of a PR/SERE Senior Instructor

2 CFTE

Key Personnel

GS-12, Step 2 Equivalent

Master PR/SERE HRTI GS-11 Step 7 Equivalent 2 CFTE

· Must meet the MRTC PR/SERE requirements and have been awarded the MRTC PR/SERE Master training instructor rating. This is based on a instructor performance and passing a knowledge/skills board.

· Must be nominated in writing by the Task Lead to perform instructor training duties IAW the SOW and PR/SERE requirements.

· Minimum of 20 courses conducting training independently in a FSLC SERE Course as Certified HRTI at the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Program.

· Must also meet all requirements of a PR/SERE Senior Instructor

· Minimum of 12 months conducting independent training in a FSLC SERE Course as Certified HRTI at the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Program.

· Graduate of an approved DoD Instructor Training/Certification Course

· Minimum of 12 months in assigned section conducting HRTI SERE Instructor duties.

· Must also meet all requirements of a PR/SERE Certified Instructor

No less than 66% of Instructor staff qualified at or above Senior Instructor 16 CFTE (including higher qualifications)

GS-11 Step 4 Equivalent

Certified PR/SERE HRTI

· Graduate of an approved DoD FSLC SERE Course or a combination of SERE Level C and a Peacetime Detention and Hostage Detention (PGDHD) (or its equivalent – i.e. SERE 211, 215 or 225) as certified on a DD214 OR be willing to successfully complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE FSLC SERE course.

· Graduate of an approved DoD Instructor Training/Certification Course (i.e. MIQC)

· Must also meet all requirements of a PR/SERE Basic Instructor

No more than 6 CFTE at any point in time

GS-11 Step 2 Equivalent

Basic PR/SERE Instructor

· Must meet High Risk Training Instructor requirements as dictated by the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVMC) Formal Schools Management Manual 1553.2, Appendix D.

· Graduate of an approved DoD FSLC SERE Course or a combination of SERE Level C and a Peacetime Detention and Hostage Detention (PGDHD) (or its equivalent – i.e. SERE 211, 215 or 225) as certified on a DD214 OR be willing to successfully complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE FSLC SERE course.

· Minimum of 3 years of service in the US military with a minimum general discharge under honorable conditions.

· Meet instructor OF-178 physical requirements

· SECRET clearance is required on the first day of performance

No more than 2 CFTE at any point in time

GS-11 Step 1 Equivalent

PR/SERE Support Personnel (PTOC)

15 each per exercise

· Must have a valid class “C” driver’s license

· Meet instructor OF-178 physical requirements

· SECRET clearance is required

GS-05 Step 3 Equivalent

5.0 DELIVERABLES

5.1 The contractor shall produce and deliver the following deliverables related to the requirements identified in Section 2.0.

5.2 SCS MONTHLY REPORTS

5.2.1 The Contractor shall submit a monthly report in the SCS Monthly Report Format, or a format agreed upon by the COR and Contractor. At a minimum, each monthly report shall include:

· The Contractor Name, Contract and Task Order Numbers, Project Name, and the applicable month and year of the report

· An overall task order summary identifying the current state of the requirement

· Manpower Status which includes:

· Total number of contract personnel required

· Total number of personnel on task

· Total number of CAC cards / MARFORSOC security badges returned

· Instructor qualification and training progression status IAW paragraph 4.1.4

· Major actions/events conducted during the month

· Projected major actions/event for the following month

· Current or projected difficulties/concerns

· Recommendations for improvement

· Chart depicting task order funding which includes, by CLIN:

· Task Order Total

· Amount Obligated

· Amount Expended

· CLIN Balance(s)

· Chart depicting anticipated expenditures for the following month

· Breakdown of hours teleworking (as authorized) and deliverables for the program

5.2.2 Course schedules of contractor personnel are required to be provided to the government for course deconfliction no later than 7 days prior to the start of any PR/SERE evolution. Any changes to the submitted schedule must be written and coordinated through the COR prior to the change.

5.3 SCS QUARTERLY REPORT

5.3.1 The Contractor shall submit a quarterly report in accordance with Base IDIQ CDRL A002.

5.4 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR)

5.4.1 The contractor shall report ALL labor hours required under this order at http://www.ecmra.mil/ by October 31 each year.

5.5 PERSONNEL REPORT

5.5.1 The Contractor shall provide a personnel roster which annotates a review and acceptance of contractor personnel meeting Government requirements. The roster is provided to the Government upon assumption of contract performance and when permanent changes to personnel are made.

6.0 SERVICES DELIVERY SUMMARY

6.1 Performance assessments will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Meeting or not meeting the thresholds identified in Attachment 1 – SDS will be the basis of that performance evaluation.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/SPACE

7.1 The Government anticipates the tasks included in this SOW will be performed on-site, the government will provide all equipment and materials, with the requisite access to all mission essential networks and systems required to support the activities required under this task order. The government will provide furnished office spaces (workstations, office automation equipment, telephones, and furniture) and supplies.

7.2 Facilities. The Government shall furnish and/or make available facilities that are currently utilized by the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course Government workforce performing like requirements. These facilities will be co-utilized with the Government workforce. Actual custody of facilities shall not be transferred to the Contractor. No modification of these facilities is authorized without the written permission of the Government. Government-furnished facilities will not be used for any purpose other than those stated in this SOW. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government- furnished property provided for Contractor use. At the end of each workday, Government-furnished facility, equipment, and material shall be secured in accordance with applicable procedures.

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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 (final adjudication complete) at the start of the task. Contractors will not require additional accesses in the performance of this effort. Contractor will require access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET computer systems only at government facilities. Contractor will not be authorized to courier classified information. Contractors will be required to individually obtain and maintain Common Access Cards (CAC) and SIPR tokens throughout the duration of this contract.

8.2 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.

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

8.4 Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government equipment and materials shall be properly secured.

9.0 TRAVEL

9.1 Travel is required to various CONUS and OCONUS non-hazardous locations. The Contractor shall travel as initiated by written tasking. The contractor shall ensure that travel expenses are incurred in accordance with the limitations set forth in FAR 31.205-46. Personnel may be deployed to OCONUS locations; therefore, the government COR must approve all travel in advance. Current travel locations include California, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maine, and Washington. Locations are subject to change based upon training and operational requirements.