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M0068120R9999

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provi ded herei n, all t erms and condit ions of t he document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remai ns unchanged and in ful l force and effect .

15A. NAME AND TIT LE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescr ibed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er questions recieved, adjust PWS, and extend the due date of proposals.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE P AGE OF P AGES

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16A. NAME AND T ITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DAT E SIGNED

BY 29-May-2020

16B. UNITED ST AT ES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contract ing Officer)(Signature of person author ized t o sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, Count y, Stat e and Zip Code) X M0068120R9999

X 9B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 11)

01-May-2020

10B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITAT ION NO.

11. THIS IT EM ONLY APPLIES T O AMENDMENT S OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered soli cit ati on i s amended as set forth in It em 14. The hour and date specified for rece ipt of Offer X is ext ended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowl edge rece ipt of t his amendment pri or to the hour and date specified in the sol ici tat ion or as amended by one of t he fol lowing methods:

(a) By compl eti ng Items 8 and 15, and returning copi es of the amendment ; (b) By acknowledgi ng recei pt of thi s amendment on each copy of t he offer submit ted;

or (c) By s epara te let ter or t elegram whi ch i ncludes a refe rence t o t he s olic ita tion and amendment numbers . FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE P LACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS P RIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SP ECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of thi s amendment you desire t o change an offer already submit ted, s uch change may be made by t elegram or let ter, provided each t elegram or l ett er makes re ference to the sol ici tat ion and this amendment , and is received prior to the openi ng hour and dat e speci fi ed.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DAT A (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORT H IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. T HE ABOVE NUMBERED CONT RACT /ORDER IS MODIFIED T O REFLECT THE ADMINIST RATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORT H IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO T HE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. T HIS SUPPLEMENT AL AGREEMENT IS ENT ERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OT HER (Specify type of modification and authorit y)

E. IMPORTANT: Contract or is not, is required to sign this document and return copies t o the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/cont ract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/ MODIFICATION NO. 5. P ROJECT NO.(If appli cable )

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-May-2020

CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE- MCIWEST

P O BOX 555027

CAM P PENDLETON CA 92055-5027

M00681 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other t han item 6)

4. REQUISITION/P URCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation: M0068120R9999 Title of Requirement: I MEF EOTG

Questions Answers 58 The Governments reply to question 12 stated:

“Historically, the contractor has provided four (4) 4X4 vehicles. There should be sufficient number of vehicles to transport all contractor personnel during performance.” Can the Government provide average miles per vehicle for the year? This is needed to determine cost for maintenance of vehicles.

The Government does not keep track of historical 4x4 mileage used by the current contractor.

Government estimates that each vehicle will log no more than 2,000 miles per year (totaling 8,000 for all vehicles); this is only an estimated based upon approximately 250 working days per year, 4 vehicles, with 8 miles per day.

59 Is the contract required to pay for fuel for Contractor 4X4 vehicles? What are the average miles per year for each 4x4 historically?

The Contractor is responsible for fuel costs for the 4x4 vehicles utilized by its personnel. See answer above for the Government’s estimate on average miles per year for each vehicle.

60 Will the Government consider utilizing specified amount for the purposes of estimating travel costs?

As a SDVOSB, there is a significant amount of risk required to properly cost out travel to include lodging, per diem, travel, etc.

The Government will not specify associated travel costs. Estimated travel days are outlined in PWS 3.4.

61 Will the Contractor utilize the Contractor 4X4 vehicles to transport instructors to training locations?

Transport is for contractor personnel only, to include contractor instructors.

62 Will the Instructors be utilizing air travel for transport to training locations?

The primary mode of travel for contractors to training locations is ground transportation.

Contractor may be required to travel by air.

63 The Government provided dates for question #38.

Can the Government provide specific locations for these training days?

Due to changes in the unit’s training plan, anticipated travel through 30 September has been eliminated from this requirement.

64 To properly provide pricing, can the Government provide a detailed list of required equipment for instructor staff? As a SDVOSB, there is a significant amount of risk required to properly cost out instructor equipment.

Level IIIA* Ballistic Helmet w/NVG mount Level III* Body Armor Authorized Protective Eyewear** AR 670-1 Authorized Footwear *NIJ Standards

** MARADMIN 667/18

65 Will the Government consider extending submission date for response to properly price out requirements?

Yes, an extension will be granted for response to this solicitation to 08-Jun-2020 at 10:00 AM.

66 Are the current incumbent personnel held to SCA and Federal Hire labor rates? 52.219-9 is not applicable to small businesses.

No.

67 If the SCA and Federal Hire labor rates now apply, what will change between the current and next contract, and/or what is the justification in declaring the non-personal services as SCA positions at the Federal Hire labor rate?

SCA is not applicable to this procurement.

68 To clarify the answer to Question #14 and the required deliverables per PWS 5.5.

(Note that there are two Para 5.5s in the PWS). A follow-on question: Can the DD214 serve as the suitable documentation for an individual’s formal course attendance and certifications?

If the DD214 specifies course attendance and certification, then yes. Corrected 5.5 duplication to 5.4(d).

69 As the directed format is confusing (two tables of contents within a table of contents; e.g. Section

1.2 - Table of Contents (Master and Volume I)), can the Government revise the instructions?

Suggest: Offerors are to submit a cover letter plus three Volumes, each volume should have a Table of Contents. Volume I Technical (limited to 35-pages) must include an Organizational Chart; non-page-count Resumes can be added as an Attachment. Volume II Past Performance and Volume III Price have no page-limits. Vol II is to include CPARs and/or the Points of Contract for PPQs. Volume III is to include the signed solicitation and amendments, pricing schedule, and applicable provisions.

“Master and Volume I” will be removed from Table 1 – Proposal Organization (1.2).

Will the Government allow the contractor to bring in part-time personnel to conduct some of the courses?

It is up to the discretion of the contractor to staff appropriate personnel who possess the minimum certifications and qualifications for the positions.

71 In addition to the 8 hours training shifts listed, are contractor personnel required to spend additional time at the end of shift? (i.e, student counseling and documentation, daily sync brief, clean or inspect the range or classrooms; inventory, PM, and turn in equipment like weapons, radios, optics, NVG’s, etc…)

Yes, there will be standard range prep and post range actions to include de-briefing requirements in addition to the 8-hour training shifts listed. The contractor is ultimately responsible for completing all required tasks listed in the PWS.

72 In addition to the instructor numbers, is an additional qualified instructor needed on every live fire range to be the non-training Range Safety Officer?

No.

73 For the Company Raids course STX’s or during the R&S course, are contractors required to go on patrol with the teams in order to evaluate them?

Will these patrols exceed the 8 hour shifts (including post patrol debrief, After Action, and documentation)?

Yes, contractors will go on patrol alongside training units in order to provide the best evaluation possible. Occasionally, patrols and training scenarios may exceed 8 hours in duration. Physical tasks such as hiking over mountainous terrain with required equipment and instructional materials.

74 Does Advisor Training Branch require training courses not listed? Is there a training days and shift

Advisor Training Branch training requirements are continuously adapting to evolving mission sets hours break down for ATB training? Is there an instructor to student breakdown?

assigned to deploying Tasks Forces. With that said, the Government will refrain from listing required training courses, student-instructor ratios, and training hours for ATB. However, LRS instructors provided to fulfill Raid, Climbing, CQT, VBSS, Sniper, and R&S objectives should possess the resident KSAs to support ATB training as required based on the historical types of training ATB undertakes, examples are listed in paragraph 2.6.

75 Does PMINT exercise require contractor support?

Is there a training days and shift hours breakdown for PMINT? Is there an instructor to student breakdown?

Yes, VBSS contractor personnel are utilized during PMINT. Training days range from 3-6 days.

76 Can the Government clarify what is acceptable “Instructor Proficiency Training”?

Instructor Proficiency Training is any certified course that reinforces the skills and abilities mentioned in paragraph 5.0 of the PWS. Since tactics and techniques are continuously adapting, Instructor Proficiency Training requirements are intentionally left broad.

77 Will contractor personnel be assigned as Range Safety Officers? (RSO’s cannot teach or train while assigned as an RSO)

No

78 Are contractors required to have flame retardant clothing?

Not required; however, highly recommended during all courses of instruction.

79 Is the contractor required to provide internet access at any of the offices or work sites?

No. When required, Government will provide internet access.

80 After review of the answers released by the government along with the original solicitation there is a significant conflict that must be addressed regarding whether it is a requirement to have an active SECRET facility clearance at time of proposal submission. If the government sponsors a company then that company clearly does not have a clearance and cannot provide proof of active clearances of proposed personnel as they would not have access to this information. An uncleared company additionally could not hold the active clearances of personnel and personnel would not be able to begin work unless they didn’t have access to classified information. Subcontractors cannot act in this role either as this is not authorized. Please clarify soonest.

Contractor must possess an active SECRET facility clearance at the time of proposal submission.

81 I would like to submit a bid on the solicitation M0068120R9999. However, I cannot find the required bid package on Beta Sam. How can I obtain a complete bid package?

Also, under the Federal of Information Act, please send me by this email the previous awarded bid abstract and the current bidder list.

RFP is located on beta.sam.gov along with details on previous awardee, located on page 9 of RFP.

This office does not release information pursuant to FOIA requests. In order to properly submit a FOIA request, visit https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/home If the previous link is inaccessible please refer to the following website for more information:

https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Agencies/USMC- FOIA/How-to-make-a-request/

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 30-May-2020 10:00 AM to 08-Jun-2020 10:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

52.212-1 ADDENDUM Instructions to Offerors

1. SUMMARY: This is a request for proposal utilizing the procedures of FAR 12 and FAR 15. The resulting award will be a Single Award C-type contract with Firm-Fixed Priced Contract Line Items. This requirement shall provide support to I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) Specialized Training Support Services aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Pendleton, California. The period of performance shall be a base period of 7-months and four (4) 12-month option periods.

2. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Proposals must be received no later than the date and time specified in block #8, page #1 – Pacific Time. Proposals shall be submitted via email. The USMC email system does not accept email messages larger than 10MB and; therefore, multiple emails maybe required if the proposal package email (to include attachments) exceeds 10MB. Please ensure that each email attachment is limited to no more than 2MB. If multiple emails are submitted, please number the emails. For example, “email 1 of 3”, “email 2 of 3”, and “email 3 of 3”.

Proposals shall be emailed to both Jacob Fox (Contract Specialist) at jacob.fox@usmc.mil and Jennifer L. White (Contracting Officer) at jennifer.l.white@usmc.mil.

*** MAILED and FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*** ***CDs / External Media Devices WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*** ***Hand-carried submissions WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***

All email transmissions must clearly state the solicitation number and name of the contract specialist on the first page to ensure proper receipt.

Proposals shall be submitted using a page size of 8.5 inches x 11 inches. The Government’s formatting is as follows:

(1) pages be double-sided, single-spaced and have at least double spacing between paragraphs, and (2) Times New Roman 12-point font is utilized except for figures, tables, and diagrams where smaller point font is acceptable as long as it is readable.

The Government office designated for receipt of the proposal is the email inbox of the addressees indicated above.

Notwithstanding the provisions at FAR 52.212-1(f), delivery is not accomplished until the addressees can open the email. Delivery to a server or an email inbox on a server is not considered delivery to the designated Government office and the proposal is not under the Government’s control until the addressees can open the email. The email shall not be considered to be delivered unless the entire content of the email and all attachments can be read by the addressees indicated above. Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from the addressee establishes that a record was received but does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received. Offerors are specifically warned that email may be subjected to spam filters or attachment stripping.

Attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1(f), concerning late submissions. Offerors are responsible for allowing adequate time for transmission to be completed. The Offeror bears the risk of non-receipt of transmissions, and should ensure that all pages of the proposal (and any authorized modifications) have been received by the designated office before the deadline indicated. Pages of a transmission that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.

The Government may make award based solely on the initial proposals received. However, pursuant to FAR 52.212-1, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

1. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The pricing terms and condition of the offer shall be valid for at least 90 days unless a longer time is stated otherwise in the offer.

2. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION: Questions must be submitted by email to jacob.fox@usmc.mil and jennifer.l.white@usmc.mil no later than 10:00 am Pacific Time 7 calendar days from the date identified in block #6, page 1 of this solicitation. No phone questions will be accepted.

The deadline is necessary to ensure timely award and the Government may, in its sole discretion, choose not to respond to questions received after the deadline. All timely questions will be reviewed and responded to via an amendment to the solicitation.

Questions should be submitted in the following format:

Solicitation Section Solicitation Page Paragraph Question Example: PWS 22 1.0 What does car mean?

1. CURRENT REQUIREMENT. These services are currently being provided by Lexicon, Inc contract M0058116C0001 for $8,236,599.82.

2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: This section specifies the format and limitations that offerors must use when submitting proposals. Submissions shall be in the form prescribed below and shall contain a response to each of the areas identified. All applicable provisions and clauses that require offeror completion must be completed. (For example, FAR provision 52.212-3 alt1). A complete submission must be received in order for a proposal to be considered. A complete submission includes all Volumes* and Sections identified in Table 1 below.

a. The offeror shall prepare, written in English, the proposal as set forth in Table 1 – Proposal Organization.

Table 1 – Proposal Organization

VOLUME SECTION TITLE PAGE

Limitation I 1.0 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL See Below

1.1 Cover Letter NA

1.2 Table of Contents (Master and Volume I) NA

1.3 Organizational Chart NA

1.4 Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Approach 35

1.5 Resumes NA

II 2.0 PAST PERFORMANCE No Limit

2.1 Table of Contents --

2.2 Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance --

III 3.0 PRICE PROPOSAL No Limit

3.1 Table of Contents --

3.2 Evaluation Factor 3: Signed Solicitation with pricing --

3.3 Signed Solicitation Amendment(s) --

3.4 All applicable provisions completed --

b. Page Limitations: Pages shall be numbered consecutively in each volume. The page limitations for Volume I section 1.4 shall be treated as the maximum number of pages allowable. If an offer exceeds the maximum number of pages, the excess proposal pages starting with page 36 of Volume I, section 1.4 will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Not included in the page limitations are the following:

Table of Contents Organizational Chart Cover Letter

c. All applicable documents shall be marked “PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION

(PII) SAFEGUARD IAW DOD PRIVACY PROGRAM AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974.”

d. Cross-Referencing: Each Volume must be separate and complete so that the evaluation may be accomplished independently for each part. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

e. Cover Letter. Cover letter to the proposal and provided in Volume I.

f. Table of Contents. A Master table of contents for the entire proposal and a table of contents for each volume are required. The master table of contents for the entire proposal must be filed in Volume I.

g. Pricing. No pricing information shall be included in Volume I – Technical Proposal.

IMPORTANT: If the offeror simply restates the requirements in the sections of the PWS, the offeror’s proposal will receive a technical rating of Unacceptable. A capabilities statement is not an acceptable technical proposal.

VOLUME I: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Technical Proposal shall demonstrate that the offeror is fully capable of performing the services described in the PWS by addressing the following elements:

1. Provide a written technical approach which clearly describes how the offeror will accomplish all the requirements in the PWS, to include PWS section 4 (Technical Requirements).

2. Provide all required documentation for personnel identified in section PWS 5 (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) and its subparagraphs that demonstrates the minimum acceptable qualifications. Resumes are acceptable and will not count against page limits.

3. Identify how the Offeror meets the tasks identified in PWS section 6 (Tasks) and its subparagraphs.

4. Provide current copies of all required and certifications identified in PWS section 5.5 (Certificates Required).

5. Provide Risk Mitigation Plan to mitigate scheduled performance risk identified in PWS section 7.11.

The Technical Proposal must be succinct, well written, and presented in a straightforward manner that clearly demonstrates a complete understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Statements such as “The Offeror understands,” “will comply with the performance work statement,” “standard procedures will be employed,” “well known techniques will be used,” and general paraphrasing of the PWS are considered non-responsive in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1.

IMPORTANT: If the offeror simply restates the requirements in the sections of the PWS, the offeror’s proposal will receive a technical rating of Unacceptable. A capabilities statement is not an acceptable technical proposal.

VOLUME II: PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors shall provide no more than three (3) past performance references for the prime and any subcontractor.

Emphasis should be placed on the provision of specialized training support services of similar size and scope provided within the last three (3) years from this solicitation date. Offeror may utilize the provided Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) attached to the solicitation.

VOLUME III: PRICE

1. A completed and signed Standard Form 1449 (SF1449) including any solicitation amendments (SF30). The total pricing summation of each period shall be annotated on the respective CLIN of the SF1449.

The price proposal shall be submitted in the schedule of supplies/services of the solicitation SF1449 – Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001 through 5001.

The offeror must complete the unit price and total price for each CLIN as well as a summation of the total contract price to include the base and option periods in the SF1449. All pricing shall be stated in No More Than 2 decimal places. (For example: $10.10 not $10.009).

2. Blocks 17a, 30b, and 30c of page 1 of the SF1449 shall be completed by offerors and Block 30a shall be signed by an authorized agent to confirm that the offeror has read and agrees to comply with all the terms, conditions and instructions provided in this solicitation document. Each SF30 (amendments) shall be signed by an authorized agent to confirm that the offeror has read and agrees to comply with all the terms, conditions and instructions provided in the amendment(s).

3. All applicable provisions must be completed in SAM (see FAR 52.212-3).

(Addendum End)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This requirement is for non-personal specialized training support services for I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) G-7 / I Expeditionary Operations Training Group (I EOTG) aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton (CPEN).

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Installation: Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton provides training facilities for numerous Navy and Marine Corps units, as well as US Army, National Guard, state, and local agencies. Over 60,000 military and civilian personnel work aboard MCB Camp Pendleton every day. The base is the home of I MEF, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group and numerous other tenant units and organizations. MCB Camp Pendleton covers over 125,000 acres and is located 38 miles north of downtown San Diego in the northwestern portion of San Diego County, California, immediately north of the city of Oceanside.

2.2 Supported Unit: The mission of I EOTG is to provide training in select advanced individual and collective skills as well as evaluate collective training in order to prepare I MEF Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU), Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Tasks Forces (SPMAGTF), combat advisors, and other designated deploying forces to support Geographic Combatant Commands. In order to accomplish this task, I EOTG is organized to meet unit training needs and requirements. I EOTG is organized with a headquarters and four separate branches. The branches are:

2.3 Amphibious Raids Branch (ARB): Provide relevant and realistic training for deploying units assigned to I MEF (11 MEU, 13 MEU and 15 MEU) and 31 MEU, as well as SPMAGTFs, in the conduct of amphibious raids, rappelling, climbing, and Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) in order to prepare them to support Geographic Combatant Commands.

2.4 Special Training Branch (STB): Provide relevant and realistic specialized individual skills and collective unit training to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), MRF enablers, reconnaissance and surveillance teams, and scout snipers assigned to I MEF and 31st MEU.

2.5 Exercise Branch. Plans, coordinates, and executes major exercises in support of I MEF MEUs and SPMAGTFs.

Exercises include Realistic Urban Training, Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX), Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), SPMAGTF TRAP Certification Exercise (CERTEX), SPMAGTF Command Element (CE) CERTEX, and Integrated SPMAGTF CERTEX. The branch synchronizes support from across the MEF to execute the exercises.

2.6 Advisor Training Branch (ATB): ATB provides a comprehensive training capability focused on providing highly trained combat advisor teams able to assess, train, advise, and assist Partner Nation Forces and develop their forces for self-sustained operations. ATB trains globally-sourced individual personnel and teams from basic to specified enhanced individual and collective skills based on anticipated employment (e.g., Border Patrol, Policing, Military Training, Female Engagement Teams, etc.).

3.0 SCOPE

3.1 The contractor shall provide on-site specialized training support services in the form of specialized instructors for the period of performance for I EOTG. The contractor is responsible for administration and supervision of all contractor employees.

3.2 The contractor shall provide instructor services as defined throughout paragraph 4.0. The contractor must provide exercise and training support through the execution of site surveys, attendance of various annual sustainment / proficiency training evolutions, and all other specialized training support services outlined in the performance work statement. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for providing support during planning conferences for exercises and training events, as necessary. This is a significant endeavor as I MEF training requirements include MEUs, SPMAGTFs, and Combat Advisor Teams throughout the year.

3.3 The I EOTG Training, Exercise and Employment Plan (TEEP) defines the instructor requirement areas required by the contractor during the period of performance. The I EOTG TEEP is based around a six month (26 week) MEU pre-deployment training program cycle that sets the foundation for scheduling all courses and exercises. For reference, a typical six month I EOTG TEEP is outlined below:

BRANCH WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4 WK 5 WK 6 WK 7 WK 8 WK 9

ARB Co Raid Crse Co Raid Crse Co Raid Crse TRAP Crse

FRMC FRMC

STB Urban R&S

EXERCISES RUT

BRANCH WK 10 WK 11 WK 12 WK 13 WK 14 WK 15 WK 16 WK 17 WK 18

ARB Co Raid Crse Co Raid Crse

FRMC

STB

EXERCISES RUT

BRANCH WK 19 WK 20 WK 21 WK 22 WK 23 WK 24 WK 25 WK 26

ARB Co Raid Crse TRAP Crse TRAP Crse

STB

EXERCISES

Assault Climber Course

CQT COURSE

CQT COURSE

ARGMEUEX

CQTE

CQTE

Urban R&S

ADVANCED SNIPER COURSE

COMPTUEX

RAID LEADERS COURSE

RAID LEADERS COURSE

Ground Interop Maritime Interop

Assault Climbers Course

HRST

3.4 The contractor is responsible to provide on-site specialized training support services for each requirement within the I EOTG TEEP as outlined below:

Notes:

1. Shift hours are estimated. Actual shifts will depend once final training schedule and locations are determined in conjunction with end of evening nautical time for night time training.

Exercise/Course

Studen ts

Instructor :

Student Ratio

Durati on

(Days)

Weeken ds

(Y/N)

Estimated Shift Hours by Day1

Location2 Travel Required / Est

# of Days

Training Cycles / year

1 CQT Course 32 1:4

N Day 1-18: 0800-1600

Day 19-38: 1800-0200

CPEN N 2

2 CQTE Course 32 1:4

N Day 1-5: 0800-1600

Day 6-10: 1800-0200

CPEN N 4

3 Urban R&S Course 32 1:4 25 N Day 1-20: 0800-1600

Day 21-25: 1200-2000

CPEN

SW US

Y / 5

4 Ground Interoperability Course (GIT)

32 1:4 14 Y 1400-2200 CPEN N 2

5 Maritime Interoperability Training (MIT)

50 1:5 14 Y 0800-1600 San Diego County Y / 7

6 Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Execution

1:50 14

Y Day 1-3: 0800-1600 Day 4-14: 1400-2200

SW US Y / 9 2

7 ARGMUEX 2,200 1:200 20 Y 1400-2200 SW US Y/ 5 2

8 COMPTUEX 2,200 1:200 17 Y 1400-2200 SW US Y/ 5 2

9 Raid Leaders Course 50 1:50 10 N 0800-1600 CPEN N 4

10 Company Raids Course 200 1:200

N Day 1: 0800-1600

Day 2-5: 1400-2200

CPEN N 12

11 Advanced Sniper Course 12

1:6

N Day 1-15 / 21-30: 0800-

Day 16-20: 1200-2000

CPEN N 2

12 HRST Master Course 30 1:15

N Day 1-7: 0800-1600

Day 8-10: 1200-2000

CPEN N 2

13Fast Rope Master Course

(FRMC) 30

1:15

N Day 1-3: 0800-1600 Day 4-5: 1200-2000

CPEN N 6

14 Assault Climbers Course

(ACC)

30 1:15 25 Y Day 1-20: 0800-1600 Day 21-25: 1400-2200

CPEN / 29 Palms / Bridgeport CA

Y / 15 4

15 Tactical Recovery A/C Personnel (TRAP) Course

1:50 5

N Day 1: 0800-1600 Day 2-5: 1400-2200

CPEN N 6

2. Locations outside of Camp Pendleton (CPEN) will vary based on several factors. Factors include, but are not limited to: weather, time of year, location availability, support available at desired locations, etc. Final locations are determined during planning of courses approximately 4 months prior to scheduled training.

3.4. The contractor is encouraged to utilize instructor staff as efficiently as practical. Based on instructor qualifications, individuals may be utilized for concurrent training events in accordance with instructor to student rations and safety regulations.

3.5 Historically, the instructor complement to conduct the courses outlined above has been 14 Full Time Equivalents (FTE) of work. These FTEs included 13 instructors with one Program Manager who represented the company to the government. Contractors are encouraged to provide innovative staffing plans to meet the government’s requirements.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide services per the Instructor Requirement Areas listed in detail below. Contractor is responsible for all administrative duties resulting from providing specialized training support services required in this PWS.

4.1 Limited Scale Raid (LSR) Instructor Technical Requirements

4.1.1 LRS Instructors must provide instruction across the following courses:

(a) Close Quarters Training (CQT) Course

(b) CQT Enabler (CQTE) Course

(c) Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S) Course

(d) Ground Interoperability Training (GIT)

(e) Maritime Interoperability Training (MIT)

4.1.2 Additionally LRS Instructors must be able to provide SME and support for the following exercises:

(a) Realistic Urban Training (RUT)

(b) Amphibious Ready Group / MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX)

(c) Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX)

4.1.3 As required, LRS Instructors must also be able to support the following courses:

(a) Raid Leaders / Planners Course

(b) Company Raid Course

(c) TRAP Course

(d) Support to ATB Training

4.1.4 Course and Exercise Requirements / Details

4.1.4.1 CQT Course. The purpose of this course is to provide close quarters marksmanship and specialized limited scale raid tactics training in support of MEU operations for Marines assigned to the MRF Assault Element. The course includes advanced marksmanship training with military weapons to include rifles, carbines, shotguns, and pistols and their associated optics and aiming devices. Employment of dynamic entry techniques and demolitions, securing various tactical objectives, sensitive/tactical site exploitation, detainee handling, detailed planning and execution of movement to and from objectives, and discriminative target engagements are also covered in this course. Field firing exercises and tactical decision-making exercises with live ammunition and Special Effects Small Arms Marking System

(SESAMS) are executed on numerous occasions to reinforce classroom instruction. Students are provided detailed instruction and are closely evaluated on an individual basis.

4.1.4.2 CQT Enabler Course. The purpose of this course is to train the MRF Security and Enabler personnel within the MRF Security Element that work with and support the MRF Assault Element. The CQT Enabler Course includes marksmanship training with the M-4 or M-16 and associated optics and aiming devices. Employment of basic entry techniques, securing various objectives, sensitive/tactical site exploitation, detainee handling, detailed planning and execution of movement to and from objectives, and discriminative target engagements are also covered during this course. Field firing exercises and tactical decision-making exercises with live ammunition and SESAMS are executed on numerous occasions to reinforce classroom instruction. Students are provided detailed instruction and are closely evaluated on an individual basis.

4.1.4.3 Urban R&S Course. The purpose of this course is to provide mission planning and execution in support of reconnaissance missions in both rural and urban environments for select personnel in preparation for duty as members of Scout-Sniper Platoons, Reconnaissance Platoons, and Radio Reconnaissance Teams (RRT). The skills acquired during this course will prepare the Marines for combat and reconnaissance missions. This course includes instruction in urban and green-side reconnaissance and surveillance, observation techniques, patrolling, hide site construction, field skills, mission planning, communications, urban escape and recovery, limited close target reconnaissance, mobile reconnaissance, classes on Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integration and employment, and Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (SARC) operations. Students additionally learn to employ field expedient antennas and operate High Frequency, Ultra High Frequency, Very High Frequency and Satellite Communication (SATCOM) radios as well as the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Secondary Image Dissemination System (SIDS). Course traditionally runs concurrent with CQT Enabler Course.

4.1.4.4 Ground Interoperability Training (GIT). The purpose of this exercise is to integrate the separate elements of the MRF: Headquarters, Assault Element, Security Element, Aerial Sniper Element, and select aviation elements. The exercise focuses on a building block approach to train the MRF to conduct ground and vertical specialized limited scale raids to support the MEU’s raid mission.

4.1.4.5 Maritime Interoperability Training (MIT). The purpose of this exercise is to integrate the separate elements of the MRF and Amphibious Ready Group’s (ARG) Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) crews. The exercise focuses on a building block approach to train the MRF to conduct Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations in support of the ARG/MEU’s Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) mission. Additionally, MIT includes select VBSS training events during the Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON)-MEU Integration Exercise (PMINT).

4.1.4.6 Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise. The exercise involves the MEU Command Element (CE), MRF, and other designated elements from the ACE, GCE, and/or LCE as required. The exercise is designed to train the MEU as an integrated unit for the first time in a realistic training environment. Training is conducted both on and off military installations within the Southwest U.S. region.

The exercise requires site surveys, usually to multiple locations, and extensive coordination prior to execution and close supervision during execution.

4.1.4.7 Amphibious Ready Group – Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX).

ARGMEUEX is a 20 day exercise conducted two (2) times a year for 40 days. This is a large scale exercise that involves the entire MEU integrated with the PHIBRON. The MEU conducts the exercise from afloat on ARG ships and all elements of the MEU (CE, ACE, GCE, and LCE) are integrated with, and train with, the PHIBRON. Training is conducted both on and off military installations within the Southwest U.S. region.. The exercise requires site surveys, usually to multiple locations, extensive coordination prior to execution and close supervision during execution.

4.1.4.8 Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a 17 day exercise conducted two (2) times a year for 34 days. This is a large-scale exercise that involves the entire MEU integrated with the PHIBRON. COMPTUEX is the final evaluation and certification training exercise for the MEU. The MEU conducts the exercise from afloat on ARG shipping and all elements of the MEU (CE, ACE, GCE, and LCE) are integrated with the PHIBRON. Training is conducted both on and off military installations within the Southwest U.S. region. The exercise requires site surveys, usually to multiple locations, extensive coordination prior to execution and close supervision during execution.

4.1.4.9 Raid Leaders and Planners Course. The purpose of this course is to train the Battalion Landing Team (BLT) Raid Force’s key leadership in planning and preparation Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for company sized raids. This course includes individual and unit level training up to company-level focused on composition of the raid force: Mechanized, Vertical Assault, Combined Anti- Armor Team (CAAT)/Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Motorized, and/or Small Boat. Training focuses on individual skills as well as key leadership actions during planning and employment of raid forces.

4.1.4.10 Company Raid Course. The purpose of this course is to train the BLT Raid Forces in planning, inserting, employment, and extracting company-sized raid force, TTPs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The course focuses on all elements of a raid to include assault, support, security, and reconnaissance elements. This course includes company-level training focused on composition of the raid force: Mechanized, Vertical Assault, Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT)/Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Motorized, and/or Small Boat. Training focuses on all actions throughout planning and execution of raids. Instruction is both classroom and field with two (2) to four (4) Situational Training Exercises STXs. Additionally, specialized training is provided for integrating scout snipers into raid operations.

4.2 Advanced Sniping Instructors Technical Requirements

4.2.1. Advanced Sniping Instructor must have expertise in sniping operations and able to provide instruction in an Advanced Sniper Course and support to the following exercises:

(a) Ground Interop Training (GIT)

(b) Maritime Interop Training (MIT)

(c) Realistic Urban Training (RUT)

(d) Amphibious Ready Group / MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX)

(e) Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX)

4.2.2 Course and Exercise Requirements / Details

4.2.3.1 Advanced Sniper Course. The purpose of this course is to provide advanced combat marksmanship training in support of missions for select personnel in preparation for duty as a member of a Scout-Sniper Platoon or Reconnaissance Sniper Team. This course provides instruction in advanced combat marksmanship at known and unknown distances during daylight, low-light, and night with the Mk-13, M40 A5, M110 SASS sniper rifle, the M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR) and the M4, M9, and M45. Instruction in precision shooting includes basic field firing techniques, target engagement in/from an urban area, night fire with the aid of night optics, position and non-standard position shooting, ballistic classes, immediate action drills, and aerial shooting from a helicopter platform. Students receive instruction on sniper movement and shooting techniques during STX in support of battalion and MEU training exercises.

4.3 Advanced Climbing and Recovery Instructors Technical Requirements

4.3.1. Advanced Climbing and Recovery Instructor must have knowledge in climbing, rope management, and provide instruction across the following courses:

(a) Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Master Course

(b) Fast Rope Master Course (FRMC)

(c) Assault Climber Course (ACC)

4.3.2 Additionally, Advanced Climbing and Recovery Instructor must support the following course as required:

(a) Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) Course

4.3.3 Course and Exercise Requirements / Details

4.4.3.1 Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Master Course. The purpose of this course is to train and qualify selected Marines in HRST Operations. The course covers fast rope, rappel, and Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) techniques from helicopter platforms, to include developmental preliminary training from static towers. The air platforms currently covered in the course are CH-53, MV-22, SH-60 and UH-1.

4.4.3.2 Fast Rope Master Course (FRMC). The purpose of this course is to train and qualify select personnel in fast rope operations. The course covers fast rope techniques from helicopter platforms, to include developmental preliminary training from static towers. Platforms include CH-53, MV-22, SH-60 and UH-1.

4.4.3.3 Assault Climber Course (ACC). The purpose of ACC is to train select Marines from the MEU’s Ground Combat Element (GCE) as lead climbers in day and night climbing operations.

The course is divided into three phases each consisting of classroom lecture, practical application, and written evaluation. The course curriculum covers: Lead climbing in urban and mountainous environments, Application of rope systems in urban and mountainous environments, Cliff reconnaissance and assault, Tree rescue, Ascending and descending techniques and devices, Creating a reconnaissance plan, and Risk Management. Travel is required to training locations away from Camp Pendleton, CA for approximately two (2) to three (3) weeks for each course.

4.4.3.4 Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) Course and Certification Exercise.

The purpose of this course is to train BLT primary and alternate TRAP forces in the tactical recovery of isolated personnel or personnel of a downed aircraft/vehicle. This course includes individual tactical level training up to platoon tactical level skills focusing on site security and personnel recovery. Traditionally this course was intended for standard MEU forces, however this course has expanded to include SPMAGTF units. The course includes Joint Personnel Recovery (JPR) training to meet Combatant Command and Joint requirements. Students will go through individual and team recovery TTPs and then integrate to conduct scenario based field training.

5.0 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA). To successfully accomplish the objectives and efforts outlined in paragraph 4.0 Technical Requirements above, the Contractor shall provide staff that possess the capabilities and subject matter expertise necessary to perform the PWS Technical Requirements. At minimum, Contractor’s personnel providing specialized training support services shall possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities per Requirement Areas :

5.1 All Contractor personnel performing on this contract shall possess the following minimum requirements or qualifications during performance of this PWS:

(a) Honorably discharged, prior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) or above in the U.S. Armed Forces holding the Military Occupational Skill (MOS) of 0302, 0307, 0321, 0317, 0370, 0372 (USMC), SO/ EOD (USN), 18Z, 18F, 18B, 18C, 18D, and 18E (USA), and Combat Control (CCT) or Para-rescue (PJ) (USAF).

(b) Small Unit Leadership Skills verified by completion of USMC Sergeant’s Course (or higher) Professional Military Education (PME) or other Joint Service, Interagency, or Civilian (e.g. Law Enforcement) equivalent leadership course.

(c) Successful Completion of at least one (1) of the following courses, as evidenced by an appropriate certificate of completion: USMC Reconnaissance, Naval Special Warfare, Marine Corps Special Operations, Army Special Operations, or Joint Special Operations Courses.

(d) Possess an active US Secret Clearance.

(e) Knowledge on how to operate military weapons to include standard small arms (e.g., M16, M4, M249, MK13, M9); as well as both day and night military optics/sights (optics include, but are not limited to, AN/PVS- 31A's, AN/PVS-15's, AN/PEQ-16B's, AN/PAS-29A's (thermals), AN/PEQ15's, and AN/PAS-22's).

(f) Effective land navigation skills and ability to operate global positioning systems (GPS).

(g) User-type knowledge of field communications equipment, specifically AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-148, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-153, and other military radios.

(h) Be physically capable of performing all tasks specified in this PWS or their perspective area of expertise contained paragraph 4.0 and associated subparagraph.

(i) Hold a valid US driver’s license.

(j) Effective oral and written communication skills

(k) Contractor must screen their personnel to conduct high-risk training as described by applicable Navy and Marine Corps instructions and/or orders provided by the Government (reference Section 8).

(l) Knowledge of common commercial computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) to produce a variety of documents, charts, graphs, and briefing materials and devices/equipment (tablets, smartphones, etc.) to present and execute training.

(m) Possess a current certification in Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The Government will provide recertification training as required at no cost to the contractor.

(n) Able to obtain a contractor’s common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol (NIPR).

5.2 Additional KSAs required for LSR Instructors:

(a) Marksmanship / Weapons Proficiency verified in past three (3) years by achieving or having achieved USMC Close Quarters Tactics certification or Other Service/Joint Service/Civilian equivalent.

5.3 Additional KSAs required for Advanced Sniping Instructor:

(a) Held the USMC MOS of 0317 Scout/Sniper or US Army equivalent.

5.4 Additional KSA required for Advanced Climbing / Recovery Instructor:

(a) Graduate of Special Operations Advanced Mountaineering Course.

(b) Graduate of EOTG HRST Master Course or Other Service/Joint Service equivalent Course.

(c) American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor certification.

5.5 Certificates Required (not all personnel are required to have all certifications, only those for which positions they fulfill): In accordance with above descriptions:

5.1(b) USMC Sergeant’s Course (or higher) Professional Military Education (PME) or other Joint Service, Interagency, or Civilian (e.g. Law Enforcement) equivalent leadership course

5.1(c) One of the following USMC Reconnaissance, Naval Special Warfare, Marine Corps Special Operations, Army Special Operations, or Joint Special Operations Courses

5.1(m) Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

5.2(a) Marksmanship / Weapons Proficiency verified in past three (3) years by achieving or having achieved USMC Close Quarters Tactics certification or Other Service/Joint Service/Civilian equivalent

5.4(a) Graduate of Special Operations Advanced Mountaineering Course

5.4(b) Graduate of EOTG HRST Master Course or Other Service/Joint Service equivalent Course

5.4(c) American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor certification

5.54.(d). A DD-214 Certificate bearing the requisite characterization of service and MOS

6.0 TASKS

6.1 The contractor shall:

(a) Provide subject matter expertise and instruction in the areas covered in this PWS.

(b) Deliver lecture and hands-on training for military students in classroom and field environments through use of course materials.

(c) Provide briefings to students on the courses being instructed and provide review briefing to EOTG staff for all pertinent course related details.

(d) Participate in High Risk Training (HRT) and perform Risk Management (RM) assessments to ensure that HRT events are executed safely.

(f) Be responsible for reserving ranges and other training support installations in support of the courses they are instructing.

(g) Coordinate the support to execute training by analyzing the capability of the assets immediately available in their required performance location. If assets are insufficient, the contractor shall inform the COR.

(h) Providing students feedback on their course progression and performance, and when necessary, facilitate opportunities to remediate in areas where students are not meeting the training objectives.

(i) Perform preventive maintenance on weapons, optics, and other equipment utilized during sustainment training to include cleaning and functionality checks before and after each use.

(j) Perform administrative duties which include but are not limited to creating presentations, corresponding with military and civilian personnel via electronic mail, and attending staff meetings and briefings.

(k) Ensure that classrooms are cleaned and left in good working order upon completion of Program of Instruction (POIs).

(l) Sign a Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement prior to contract performance as the contractor may be required to ride on government transportation (Helicopter, Amphibious Assault Vehicle, Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected and High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle).

(m) Request and maintain access to pertinent EOTG specific…