SOW_TSG_Statement_of_Work.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY

CONTINGENCY AND EXERCISE DEPARTMENT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT GROUP PERSONNEL SUPPORT CONTRACT

1.0 SCOPE

1.1. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Technical Support Group (TSGs) are worldwide, military led, rapidly deployable teams that provide the Combatant

Command (COCOM) and other US Government Agencies the low-visibility search capability to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

TSGs provide equipment, training, scientific (on-site Subject Matter Expertise), technical, and operational support to COCOMs’ apportioned forces, and, if necessary, can augment their personnel. TSGs are comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Due to the unique TSG mission and associated operations, TSGs are often required to work extended hours in a field environment under austere conditions during operational responses to contingencies with extensive domestic and international travel.

Efforts often require physical exertion over long periods, such as walking and moving heavy equipment over 80 pounds. Some operational support missions may require limited exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards. The

TSG mission sets may occur in hostile environments worldwide and it may be necessary for contractor personnel to be armed for force protection. Some TSG personnel will be permanently assigned to overseas locations. TSG contractor personnel will be located

(permanently and/or temporarily) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and within the

U.S. EUCOM, U.S. PACOM, U.S. CENTCOM, and U.S. AFRICOM Areas of

Responsibility (AOR), as well as deployed to other locations domestically or overseas for training, exercises, and contingency operations.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The contractor shall perform the following efforts:

2.1 Provide support to DTRA/SCC-WMD and/or COCOM CBRN WMD search training, exercises, and operations in all operational and physical environments (air, land, and sea).

2.2 Provide contractor personnel with education and experience in chemical science/engineering.

2.3 Support requirements in planning, development, and assessment of equipment as required, meeting mission requirements in support of NIMBLE ELDER Modernization efforts in the area of WMD search.

2.4 Support all deployable TSG operations, activities and actions, which can last more than 179 days in duration.

2.5 Support Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) rotations.

3.0 TSG SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

TASK 1: TRAINING MILITARY AND/OR CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

TSGs train, equip, and directly support COCOM or USG departments/agencies (D/As) designated forces to conduct CBRN search operations. TSGs conduct training in classroom and field locations utilizing specialized WMD detection equipment provided to designated COCOM and/or D/As personnel. This training is planned to be conducted in all operational and physical environments. In support of these TSG training requirements, the contractor shall develop, coordinate, and conduct training for military and/or civilian personnel. In-house training will include establishment of individual team member training templates, establishment and execution of long-range training plans, review/revision of training presentations, and development and implementation of

Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and

Programs of Instruction (POIs). The Government shall take ownership and data rights to any and all training materials and products developed by the contractor during performance of this contract.

TASK 2: EXERCISES

The contractor shall plan, coordinate, conduct, and/or support exercise events. Each TSG will conduct approximately 8 training/exercises (two per quarter) away from home station per year.

TASK 3: OPERATIONS

The contractor shall support and conduct real-world operations in support of COCOM missions in all operational and physical environments to meet program requirements.

Support to military and/or civilians include operational performance of the TSG mission in all operational environments, including hostile ones.

TASK 4: FIELD TEST AND EVALUATION

The contractor shall support field testing and evaluation of CBRN WMD search equipment and related communications systems as required to meet program mission requirements in support of NIMBLE ELDER modernization efforts.

TASK 5: ON CALL DUTY STATUS

In order to ensure personnel are logistically capable of meeting COCOM requirements to deploy, the contractor shall ensure that ALL overseas contractor personnel (whether permanently assigned or in temporary duty at the overseas TSGs) are in an On-Call Duty

Status. The contractor is responsible to ensure this coverage is 24/7 throughout the period of performance of the contract. On-Call personnel shall be required to be within phone contact during off-duty hours and must ensure their logistical surroundings enable personnel to respond and arrive at their OCONUS TSG location within 6 hours of notification, unless their absence is previously authorized by the TSG contractor Task

Leader (TL) and coordinated with the appropriate TSG Chief. On-Call status does not require contractor personnel to remain on the premises during non-duty hours, nor does this restrict free use of time while on call.

TASK 6: ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HANDLING / MAINTENANCE

The contractor shall set up and operate sophisticated electronic equipment (i.e., CBRN search equipment, including man-portable detection systems and vehicle-based detection systems) and perform basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. Additionally, the contractor shall provide training to personnel on the operation of this equipment, including in an austere field environment.

TASK 7: COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall set up and operate secure satellite communications (SATCOM) and a variety of military and civilian communications equipment and perform basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, as required. The contractor shall train personnel on the setup and operation of specified communication equipment, including in austere field environments.

TASK 8: PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND REPLACEMENT

PLAN

The contractor shall establish and maintain a Personnel Recruitment, Retention, and

Replacement plan and update this plan annually. The contractor shall notify the

DTRA/SCC-WMD Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Program

Manager (PM) within 10 days of a personnel loss or notice of resignation and replace lost personnel within 90 days. Credentials of replacement key personnel must be submitted and approved by the COR/PM before they can assume a TSG Team member position.

TASK 9: PROGRAM REVIEW SUPPORT AND MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS

The contractor shall attend and present contract performance data at TSG annual program reviews and other meetings, as required by CDRL A004. The contractor’s management and Contract TL must be prepared to discuss personnel readiness/issues, financial data, and any other relevant programmatic issues. The program review will take place at

DTRA-designated location(s).

The contractor shall also provide Monthly Status Reports summarizing the monthly cost expenditures, labor hours, programmatic issues, and personnel readiness in accordance with CDRL A001.

TASK 10: DIVE PROGRAM MAINTENANCE

The contractors may also be required to perform dive efforts and ensure all relevant contractor personnel are dive certified, medically ready for dive operations, and insured.

The contractor shall maintain a dive capability/locker (equipment) in accordance with the guidelines for the occupational, safety and health standards (OSHA) for commercial diving operations [29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T]. The contractor shall maintain dive certifications for four (4) CONUS-based contractors.

TASK 11: EXPANSION SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)

Based on growing WMD threats globally, there may be a requirement for additional TSG support in new locations, potentially including, but not limited to NORTHCOM (NTSG), SOUTHCOM (STSG), and in the Republic of Korea (KTSG). The contractor shall be prepared to provide CONUS and/or OCONUS support for TSG expansion support requirements for all identified tasks within the contract.

4.0 OCONUS AND DEPLOYMENT LOGISTICS SUPPORT

4.1 OCONUS PERSONNEL LOGISTICS SUPPORT

4.1.1 ALL contractor personnel performing in OCONUS locations (excluding temporary

TDY assignments) shall be required to perform a minimum of 2 years in these overseas locations and shall be entitled to relocation costs as detailed in section 4.3 below.

4.1.2 DTRA will provide all the necessary approvals for contractor personnel relocating to overseas offices prior to their departure to include, but not limited to, Technical Expert

Status Accreditation (TESA), Military Exigency (if necessary), identification cards, base support, protection under the Geneva Convention, and status as emergency essential personnel.

4.1.3 The contractor will provide DTRA with a 90-day written notice of intent to extend any contractor personnel. All extensions require DTRA COR/PM approvals. If an individual (or individuals) elects not to extend overseas, the contractor shall provide

DTRA with a nominee and suggested reporting date at least 90 days prior to the departing individual’s rotation. At least 90 days are needed in the European Theater to handle

TESA approvals.

4.2 LOGISTICS SUPPORT

4.2.1 Housing and other logistical support will be provided by the Government in support of real-world operational deployments and or training events in accordance with

COCOM force protection guidelines. In the event the Government is unable to provide such accommodations/logistics due to location or availability, the contractor is authorized to provide the necessary rental housing/logistics support required by the Government for deployed efforts, as well as training efforts to include consumable miscellaneous supplies, rental vehicles or vessels, and temporary housing accommodations in direct support of real-world TSG operations or TSG exercises within the scope of the contract.

In the event the contractor is required to provide this support, the contractor shall coordinate in advance with the DTRA COR, as well as identify if these efforts require any adjustment to the contract cost.

4.3 RELOCATION COSTS

4.3.1 DTRA will provide funding for relocation costs associated with contractor personnel relocating overseas. All expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with applicable FAR, DFARs, and associated DoD/Federal Government Instructions, guidelines, and regulations regarding allowable relocation expenses.

4.3.2 If contractor personnel choose to leave their assignment prior to completion of the first year of the two year assignment, the contractor shall reimburse DTRA for any and all relocation costs expended by DTRA relocating these contractor personnel.

4.3.3 All contractors who complete the full two year assignment will have relocation expenses back to the United States reimbursed by DTRA in accordance with all applicable FAR, DFAR, and associated DoD/Federal Government Instructions, guidelines, and regulations regarding allowable relocation expenses.

5.0 KEY PERSONNEL

5.1 All Senior Instructor Special Operations/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel; all OCONUS Personnel (regardless of labor category); and the TL are considered Key Personnel.

5.2 All Key Personnel are required for performance of the contract for a minimum of 2 years. The contractor is responsible to ensure all Key Personnel positions are maintained on a continuous basis.

5.3 Key Personnel assignments and locations may vary depending on program requirements and funding.

6.0 TSG PERSONNEL GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

6.1 SUMMARY

6.1.1 Personnel assigned to or utilized by the Contractor in performance of this contract shall possess the experience, educational, or other background requirements set forth below and shall be fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

6.1.2 If the Contracting Officer or COR questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under this contract or proposed as a replacement to personnel performing under this contract, the burden of proof to sustain the person is qualified as prescribed herein shall be upon the Contractor.

6.1.3 The Contractor must have the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the services performed meet all requirements specified in this contract. The work history of each Contractor employee shall contain experience directly related to the tasks and functions to be assigned. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to determine if a given work history contains necessary and sufficiently detailed, related experience to reasonably ensure the ability for effective and efficient performance.

6.1.4 All contractor personnel shall possess a current U.S. passport with an updated international vaccination record and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

6.1.5 The contractor is required to provide personnel having the Minimum Qualifications and experience detailed in the minimum qualifications and each labor category below.

While these Minimum Qualifications are the baseline requirements for each labor category, contractors should strive for technical excellence in personnel by demonstrating experience and qualifications beyond these qualifications.

6.2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

All contractor Personnel (except TL and as noted below) must possess the following background, skills, and qualifications:

6.2.1 Possess effective oral and written communication skills.

6.2.2 All personnel shall be proficient in computer utilization, graphics creation, editing, and word processing.

6.2.3 All personnel (except Technical Integration Support Operator) shall be willing and able to accept worldwide deployments which include elements presenting risks to personal safety. Experience with Crisis Response Forces or Special Mission Units

(desired).

6.2.4 All personnel shall be able to travel on short notice, work non-standard hours and take on-call duty.

6.2.5 All personnel must complete Core Reception and Integration training and TSG

Critical Task List within 3 months of hire. The training includes tasks associated with

WMD search operations, communications, mobility, surveillance, and force protection.

6.2.6 All personnel shall be able to execute worldwide travel in support of training, exercises, and operational support missions.

6.2.7 All personnel shall obtain immunizations for worldwide travel and unique TSG mission requirements. Those not available commercially will be provided by the government.

6.2.8 All personnel shall be able to perform duties in all weather and climate conditions and be capable of carrying loads of up to 80 pounds over uneven terrain.

6.2.9 All personnel (except Chemical/Biological (C/B) Support Element

Scientist/Instructor and Technical Integration Support Operator) shall be willing and physically capable of performing various infiltration and exfiltration techniques (FRIES, SPIES, Ladders, etc.) as well as other urban and rural movement techniques in specialized equipment (climbing, rappelling, SCBA, etc.).

6.2.10 All personnel shall be capable of flying in utility helicopters for extended periods of time and be available for expeditious foreign travel for extended periods of time.

6.2.11 All personnel (except C/B Support Element Scientist/Instructor and Technical

Integration Support Operator) shall be physically and mentally qualified for deployment and performance of duties, to include tactical operations in austere, hostile environments.

Annually, all TSG members must complete an Army Physical Fitness Test and score 270 or above for each individual’s specific age group, complete 10 pull-ups, and pass a

Combat Water Survival Test (CWST).

6.2.12 All personnel shall meet medical requirements to wear a protective mask in accordance with 29CFR1910.134.

6.2.13 All personnel (except Technical Integration Support Operator) shall be medically and physically qualified to perform contingency operations in support of assigned missions in accordance with DODI 3020.41, OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT

(OCS).

6.2.14 All personnel (except Technical Integration Support Operator) shall be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of assigned small arms (rifle and pistol) weapons for purposes of force protection and shall be able to qualify with the M9 pistol and M4 rifle in accordance with FM 3-23.35 and FM 3-22.9. Further, all contractor personnel shall comply with requirements IAW the Lautenberg Amendment.

6.2.15 All personnel shall be able to complete and maintain the Government-provided

Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) training, to include use and wear of assigned

NBC protective equipment.

6.2.16 All personnel will be enrolled in the DTRA radiation safety program. This encompasses working with safety hazards, wearing of dosimeters, and radio-bioassay monitoring.

6.2.17 All personnel shall be current and certified to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid.

6.2.18 All personnel (except Technical Integration Support Operator) shall be able to complete and maintain deployment qualifications as referenced in DoD Instruction

3020.41, Field Manual (FM) 7-22, and DTRA Deployment Readiness Guide for

Contractors.

6.2.19 All personnel shall be able to complete and maintain DoD Information Assurance

Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP - DoD Instruction 8510.01) compliance, as applicable.

6.2.20 All personnel shall be able to complete DoD Cyber Awareness Training once upon arrival and annually thereafter.

7.0 SPECIFIC POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Special Operations Definition

Special operations community personnel are those who have been trained in the execution of operations conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments to achieve military, diplomatic, informational, and/or economic objectives employing military capabilities for which there is no broad conventional force requirement. These operations often require covert, clandestine, or low-visibility capabilities. Special operations are applicable across the range of military operations. They can be conducted independently or in conjunction with operations of conventional forces or other government agencies and may include operations through, with, or by indigenous or surrogate forces. Special operations differ from conventional operations in degree of physical and political risk, operational techniques, mode of employment, independence from friendly support, and dependence on detailed operational intelligence and indigenous assets.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Definition

Explosive ordnance disposal procedures are those particular courses or modes of action taken by explosive ordnance disposal personnel to access, diagnose, disable, recover, and send to final disposal an explosive ordnance or any hazardous material associated with an explosive ordnance disposal incident.

7.1 Senior Instructor Special Operations / EOD

Senior Instructor Special Operations/EOD personnel are either former Special Operations

Forces or EOD operators who shall serve as SME(s) on the TTPs, SOPs, and POIs of the

TSGs and communicate and train both military and civilian personnel on these plans and procedures. The Senior Instructor Special Operations/EOD shall serve as the SME on

TSG search equipment, communications systems, surveillance equipment, and other mission-essential gear. They shall operate specialized equipment on land, sea, and air during contingency operations, training, and/or exercises. The Senior Instructor Special

Operations/EOD provides training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of search gear and communications equipment and directly support WMD search operations.

7.1.1 Responsibilities:

7.1.1.1 Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all TSG TTPs, SOPs, and POIs and be able to communicate these plans and procedures to the TSG Team within 90 days of award of this contract.

7.1.1.2 Become an SME on all TSG search gear and communications equipment and provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of this

TSG search gear and communications equipment.

7.1.1.3 Develop and update TTPs, SOPs, and POIs for all TSG mission sets.

7.1.1.4 Establish lesson plans, training scenarios, and exercises for military and/or civilian personnel.

7.1.1.5 Provide tactical and technical guidance to TSG contractor personnel.

7.1.1.6 Ensure the Junior Instructor Special Operations and C/B Instructor Technician on his/her team are trained and deployment-ready.

7.1.1.7 Ensure established regulations, policies, and standards required to perform TSG mission are met and enforced.

7.1.1.8 Ensure the TSG trains by, and adheres to, SOPs, TTPs, and POIs.

7.1.1.9 Accountable for assigned Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

7.1.1.10 Support the TSG team during tactical and operational planning.

7.1.1.11 Support military and/or civilian personnel during WMD search operations, up to and including tactical actions during the conduct of real-world operations.

7.1.1.12 Be able to travel on very short notice and to work non-standard hours.

7.1.2 Required Skills/Qualifications:

7.1.2.1 Demonstrated ability to manage and effectively lead teams in all operational and physical environments.

7.1.2.2 Ability to develop and implement suitable SOPs, TTPs, and POIs for tasks as operational capabilities evolve.

7.1.2.3 Possess advanced skills in surveillance/counter-surveillance techniques, advanced

(tactical/defensive) driver training (desired), a minimum of Level 2 Advanced Special

Operations Techniques (ASOT) qualified, or service school equivalent. This requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the COR through a request submitted by the

Contractor with explanations as to the viability of the candidate to perform the Senior

Instructor duties without this ASOT training.

7.1.2.4 Former SOF Operator (e.g. Army Special Forces/Ranger, Air Force PJ/CCT, Marine Special Operations/Force Recon/EOD, Navy SEAL/Small Boat/EOD)

7.1.2.5 Military instructor experience. No less than 2 years’ experience as an instructor at a training command or in an operational unit’s training department.

7.1.2.6 Experienced in air operations.

7.1.2.7 Have a fundamental familiarity and understanding of small boat operations to include Small Boat, coxswain qualified, or civilian equivalent.

7.1.2.8 Experienced in land and maritime reconnaissance and surveillance operations.

7.1.2.9 Have a fundamental familiarity and understanding of CBRN Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE).

7.1.2.10 Physically capable of working extended periods in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

7.1.2.11 Army Senior Leader Course or service school equivalent.

7.2 Junior Instructor Special Operations

Junior Instructor Special Operations personnel shall serve as SMEs on the TTPs, SOPs, and POIs of the TSGs and communicate and train both military and civilian personnel on these plans and procedures. The Junior Instructor Special Operations personnel shall serve as an expert in the use of the TSG search equipment, communications systems, surveillance equipment, and other mission-essential gear. The individual is required to operate specialized equipment on land, sea, and air either during contingency operations, training and/or exercises. The Junior Instructor Special Operations personnel provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of search gear and communications equipment and directly support search operations. The individual must be able to conduct split team operations, separate and distinct from the Senior

Instructor.

7.2.1 Responsibilities:

7.2.1.1 Become an SME on all TSG TTP, SOPs, and POIs and be able to communicate these plans and procedures to the TSG Team within 90 days of award of this contract.

7.2.1.2 Become an SME on all TSG search gear and communications equipment and provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of this

TSG search gear and communications equipment.

7.2.1.3 Update TTPs, SOPs, and POIs as required.

7.2.1.4 Maintain proficiency on all mission-essential equipment.

7.2.1.5 Serve as a SME on all TSG search equipment.

7.2.1.6 Train designated personnel on TSG search equipment and operations.

7.2.1.7 Support military and/or civilian personnel during WMD search operations, up to

7.2.1.8 Be able to travel on very short notice and to work non-standard hours.

7.2.2 Required Skills/Qualifications:

7.2.2.1 Former SOF Operator (e.g. Army Special Forces/Ranger, Air Force PJ/CCT, Marine Special Operations/Force Recon/EOD, Navy SEAL/Small Boat/EOD)

7.2.2.2 Military instructor experience. No Less than 2 years’ experience as an instructor at a training command or in an operational unit’s training department.

7.2.2.3 Experienced in air operations.

7.2.2.4 Have a fundamental familiarity and understanding of small boat operations to include Small Boat, coxswain qualified, or civilian equivalent.

7.2.2.5 Experienced in land and maritime reconnaissance and surveillance operations.

7.2.2.6 Have a fundamental familiarity and understanding of CBRN PPE.

7.2.2.7 Physically capable of working extended periods in SCBA.

7.2.2.8 Army Senior Leader Course or service equivalent (desired)

7.2.2.9 Possess advanced skills in surveillance/counter surveillance techniques, advanced

(tactical/defensive) driver training (desired), a minimum of Level 1 Advanced Special

Operations Techniques (ASOT) qualified (desired).

7.3 Technical Integration Support Operator

The Technical Integration Support Operator will have a technical or business degree from an accredited school and shall serve as SME in the CBRN requirements development process, research project management, and specialized equipment assessment. The individual will also serve as an SME on TTP development and assist TSGs with training military/civilian personnel on these plans and procedures. The individual shall serve as an expert in the use of the TSG WMD search equipment, analytical equipment, communications systems, and other mission-essential gear.

7.3.1 Responsibilities:

7.3.1.1 Become an SME on all TSG CBRN TTPs and SOPs and be able to communicate these plans and procedures to the Technical Integration staff within

90 days of award of this contract.

7.3.1.2 Become an SME on all TSG CBRN equipment and communications equipment.

7.3.1.3 Assist with development of TTPs and SOPs for fielded and newly developed CBRN and communications equipment, as required.

7.3.1.4 Assist with training personnel on TSG CBRN equipment and operations.

7.3.1.5 Must be able to travel on very short notice and to work non-standard hours.

7.3.2 Required Skills/Qualifications:

7.3.2.1 Contractor Technical Integration Support Operator must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field and shall have recent experience working with the TSGs, or in the following military occupational specialty at the grade of E-6 or higher:

7.3.2.2 Former Navy EOD and experience with Army Special Forces or Navy

Special Operations Forces (desired)

7.3.2.3 A technical master’s degree, Master of Business Administration degree, and/or

Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate (desired)

7.3.2.4 Military instructor experience, military instructor training course, or civilian equivalent (desired).

7.3.2.5 Have a fundamental familiarity and understanding of land and maritime reconnaissance and surveillance operations.

7.3.2.6 Have a fundamental familiarity and understanding of CBRN PPE.

7.3.2.7 Army Senior Leader Course or service equivalent (desired).

7.4 Contractor Task Leader (TL)

The Contractor TL IS NOT a member of the TSG Team and provides no “Operational” support to the TSG Team. He/she serves as the contract manager responsible for the program management of the contract. The TL serves as the contractor focal point for providing any and all program planning, management, review, oversight, and execution of this SOW. The TL develops core training schedules, records, and risk management reviews in coordination with the DTRA COR/PM. The TL provides monthly reports, cost expenditures, training status, and equipment status to the DTRA PM, as required.

The TL functions as the business and programmatic coordinator for the contractor and contractor personnel.

7.4.1 Responsibilities:

7.4.1.1 Ensures all contractor personnel are deployable.

7.4.1.2 Ensures established regulations, policies, and standards are met and enforced.

7.4.1.3 Ensures all contractor personnel are trained and qualified to support the TSG mission.

7.4.1.4 Responsible for all personnel actions of contractor personnel under this contract, to include new hires, replacements, recruitment, and retention.

7.4.1.5 Ensure all overseas contractor personnel (whether permanently assigned and/or temporary status) meet the Status of Forces Agreement/Technical Expert Status

Accreditation (TESA) and any other country specific requirements and comply with the

Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker system.

7.4.2 Required Skills/Qualifications:

7.4.2.1 Possess and maintain DIACAP compliance, as applicable.

7.5 Chemical/Biological (C/B) Instructor Technician

C/B Instructor Technician personnel serve as SMEs on the TTPs, SOPs, and POIs of the

TSGs and communicate and train both military and civilian personnel on these plans and procedures. The individual shall serve as an expert in the use of the C/B TSG search equipment, analytical equipment, communications systems, C/B surveillance equipment, and other mission-essential gear. The individual is required to operate specialized equipment on land, sea, and air either during contingency operations, training, and/or exercises. The C/B Instructor Technicians provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of C/B search gear and communications equipment and directly support search operations.

7.5.1 Responsibilities:

7.5.1.1 Become an SME on all TSG C/B TTPs, SOPs, and POIs and be able to communicate these plans and procedures to the TSG Team within 90 days of award of this contract.

7.5.1.2 Become an SME on all C/B TSG search gear and communications equipment and provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of this TSG search gear and communications equipment

7.5.1.3 Update C/B TTPs, SOPs, and POIs, as required.

7.5.1.4 Maintain proficiency on all C/B mission-essential equipment.

7.5.1.5 Serve as a SME on all C/B TSG search equipment.

7.5.1.6 Support military and/or civilian personnel during WMD search operations, up to

7.5.1.7 Must be able to travel on very short notice and to work non-standard hours.

7.5.2 Required Skills/Qualifications:

7.5.2.1 Experience as a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) Technician.

7.5.2.2 Military instructor experience. No less than 2 years’ experience as an instructor at a training command or in an operational unit’s training department, to include development and delivery of training curriculum.

7.5.2.3 Experienced in air operations.

7.5.2.4 Have a fundamental understanding of small boat operations to include small boat, coxswain qualified, or civilian equivalent.

7.5.2.5 Experienced with practical application of CBRN-related skills, to include operating in contaminated environment and employment of CBRN PPE.

7.5.2.6 Physically capable of working extended periods in SCBA and fully-encapsulating

Personal Protective Equipment for up to eight (8) hours or more per day.

7.5.2.7 Contractor operator shall have recent experience in C-WMD and/or CBRN operations in support of SOF-related contingencies. Experience with Crisis Response

Forces or Special Mission Units (desired).

7.5.2.8 Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course or service equivalent.

7.5.2.9 Knowledge of Gas-Chromatograph Mass Spectroscopy, Photoionization detectors, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry, RAMAN Spectrometry, Polymerase

Chain Reaction, and sample collection and management. Experience in the use of these technologies in a real-world operational or training environment is highly desired.

7.5.2.10 Knowledge and experience in principles of Research, Development, Testing &

Evaluation of chemical and biological sensors, detectors, and field confirmatory equipment (desired).

7.6 C/B Support Element Scientist/Instructor

C/B Support Element Scientist/Instructor personnel have an advanced degree (Masters or

PhD) in a chemistry-related field from an accredited school and shall serve as SMEs on the C/B TTPs, SOPs, and POIs of the TSGs and communicate and assist with training both military and civilian personnel on these plans and procedures. The individual shall serve as an expert in the use of the C/B TSG search equipment, analytical equipment, communications systems, C/B surveillance equipment, and other mission-essential gear.

The C/B Support Element Scientist/Instructor advises the team and Designated Force leadership on C/B matters and analyzes all TSG-collected C/B data. The individual assists with training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of search gear and communications equipment and directly supports search operations.

7.6.1 Responsibilities

7.6.1.1 Become an SME on all TSG C/B TTPs, SOPs, and POIs and be able to communicate these plans and procedures to the TSG Team within 90 days of award of this contract.

7.6.1.2 Become an SME on all C/B TSG search gear, analytical gear, and communications equipment and assist training military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of this TSG search gear and communications equipment.

7.6.1.3 Update C/B TTPs, SOPs, and POIs, as required.

7.6.1.4 Maintain proficiency on all C/B mission-essential equipment.

7.6.1.5 Support military and/or civilian personnel during WMD search operations, up to

7.6.1.6 Provide technical advice and assistance to military leaders conducting reconnaissance operations to locate and confirm the existence of chemical or biological

WMD production facilities or fully configured weapons.

7.6.1.7 Assess the data acquired and provided by chemical/biological search teams, advise on the C/B WMD implications of the data, and provide recommendations and follow-on actions to ensure the force protection of the search teams and the effectiveness of the search.

7.6.1.8 Assist in pre-operation check of C/B WMD search teams to ensure each team is properly equipped, understands required force protection actions, and the signatures and indicators of the presence of a C/B WMD facility or fully configured device.

7.6.2 Required Skills/Qualifications:

7.6.1.7 Contractor specialist must have an advanced degree (MS or higher) in chemistry or chemical engineering. The following experience is desired:

7.6.1.7.1 Knowledge in chemical and/or biological weapon design and manufacturing processes.

7.6.1.7.2 Experience in chemical and/or biological weapons consequence management.

8.0 DELIVERABLES

8.1 Updated individual team member and collective training plans, TTPs, SOPs, and

POIs; updated and revised plans for training, exercises, and operations worldwide; and updated and revise test plans to evaluate personnel readiness.

8.2 Personnel Recruitment, Replacement, and Retention Plan to be updated annually.

8.3 Monthly Status Report on expenditures, spending rates, manning status (to include personnel readiness, schedules, leaves, etc.), and to address future potential performance, schedule, and costs risks. Provide amplifying information in these areas as requested by the DTRA PM/COR.

8.4 Semiannual accountability report of all GFP, GFE or CAP. The contractor shall use a

DD150 and/or DA2062 form.

8.5 Employee evacuation plan for OCONUS sick or injured personnel within 30 days of contract award and updated annually.

8.6 A Post-Completion Report within 60 days of completion of each CLIN of this contract.

9.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND CONTRACTOR

ACQUIRED PROPERTY (GFE, CAP)

9.1 For on-site contractor personnel performing contract efforts, the Government will provide work space, CACs, IDE access, DTRA e-mail accounts, access to Government file servers, CBNET access, and other available Government ADPE support, as required by DTRA.

9.2 Contractor personnel will be provided with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), as noted in the attached GFP/CAP list. CAP required for all individuals except the Task Lead and Technical Integration Support

Operator.

10.0 SECURITY

10.1 DTRA Security Classification Guide is applicable to this contract effort.

10.2 The contractor shall possess a DTRA DOD Facility Clearance, and employees working on this program must be U.S. citizens and shall have a minimum of a DoD TOP

SECRET clearance in order to provide the required support. All contractor personnel shall obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET with caveats Sensitive Compartmented

Information (SCI) and Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI).

Clearances must be in place prior to contract award. A Visitor Request must be provided for each contractor employee working on this contract who will require access to any

DTRA site. TOP SECRET clearance must be granted by the Defense Security Service

(DSS). The contractor shall comply with all terms of the DD 254, and the National

Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DOD 5220.22-M, and any revisions to that manual. The contractor shall provide all forms and information, apply for clearances and shall be responsible for any expense incurred in obtaining TOP

SECRET security clearances for contractor employees.

11.0 TRAVEL

11.1 The Contractor shall provide support to worldwide duty sites in support of efforts outlined above. The Contractor shall be required to travel both CONUS and OCONUS in performance of this contract. The Contractor will be required to provide on-site support and accompany designated personnel on various trips to other Government agencies, contractor facilities and foreign nations in the performance of assigned tasks. The

Contractor’s travel and per diem costs shall be consistent with the Federal Travel

Regulations.

11.2 OCONUS Travel shall be coordinated with the DTRA COR/PM to ensure scheduling and travel costs are reasonable and within available resources. In the event of overseas travel the government will provide sponsorship of contractor employees deployed overseas, as may be required under Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs) or other host nation agreements.

11.3 Deployment requiring contractor personnel to accompany a force engaged in contingency, humanitarian, peacekeeping, or combat operations worldwide will be approved by the Contracting Officer and in accordance with the Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS, Contractors Accompanying a Force

Deployed). Contractor personnel will adhere to the guidance and orders regarding possession, use, safety, and accountability of all force protection items, including weapons and ammunition.

12.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The DTRA TSG program has multiple locations as follows:

12.1 European TSG (ETSG) within the EUCOM AOR

12.1.1 Home location is Stuttgart, Germany

12.2 Pacific TSG (PTSG) within the PACOM AOR

12.2.1 Home location is Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

12.3 Central TSG (CTSG) within the CENTCOM AOR

12.3.1 Home location is Ft Belvoir, VA

12.3.2 One individual will rotate every 90 days to the UAE

12.4 Washington TSG (WTSG) within the NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM AORs

12.4.1 Home location is Ft. Belvoir, VA

12.5 Africa TSG (ATSG), within the AFRICOM AOR

12.5.1 Home location is Kaiserslautern, Germany

12.6 Southern TSG (STSG), within the SOUTHCOM AOR (Expansion Option)

12.5.1 Home location is Eglin AFB, FL

12.7 Northern TSG (NTSG), within the NORTHCOM AOR (Expansion Option)

12.5.1 Home location is Ft Belvoir, VA

12.8 Korea TSG (KTSG), within the US Forces Korea AOR (Expansion Option)

12.5.1 Home location is Seoul, Korea

12.9 Other locations domestically and overseas for training, exercises, and real-world operations.