M20001-16-Q-0005_Basic_Combat_Medic_Course_PWS_-_Revised_09Aug16.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group

1. Background

1.1. The Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group (MCSCG) will be deploying teams of Marines throughout South America, Africa and Central Command area of operations. These Marines will train and advise foreign militaries. MCSCG requires these Marines to have advanced training in several fields to improve the team’s ability to advise and train as well as force protection for themselves. These Marines will be required to have the capability and understanding combat casualty care to prepare for their missions. The MCSCG requires manpower support to further its ability to conduct training in selected tasks.

2. Scope

2.1. The MCSCG requires contractor developed curriculum for combat casualty care skill sets for Marines and Sailors deploying.

3. General Facility and Accommodation Requirements

3.1. All components of the training must be no further than 75 miles from Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23459.

4. Tasks.

4.1. The Contractor shall provide (1) Basic Combat Medic Course (BCM) for up to 30 students at a contractor provided training facility during the dates of 17-19 August 2016 and (1) Basic Combat Medic Course (BCM) for up to 44 students at a contractor provided training facility during the dates of 19-21 September 2016.

4.2. Didactic training shall include, but is not limited to: the requirements currently outlined by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Basic Combat Medical Course (BCM).

Changes to this training will be consistent with approved revisions to TCCC and BMC. Additional training may vary as the result of specific requests and requirements of the USMC unit being trained (i.e.: burns, blasts, head injuries, patient extrication, environmental emergencies).

4.3. Training shall include didactic instruction and practical hands-on training.

4.4. Instructor to student ratio shall not be less than 1:15 for group skills training. Practical exercises in patient assessment and live tissue training shall not be less than 1:4 instructors to student ratio.

4.5. Contractor shall have an internal evaluation system of both the course curriculum and the practical exercises.

4.6. Contractor shall provide all supplies and equipment necessary to execute the training requirements under this purchase order.

4.7. Hands-on based practical exercises shall be conducted to maximize learning and retention in the following topics with a minimum of 75% hands on training.

4.8. To ensure the students have an understanding of the training materials, the contractor shall provide skills based practice and individual student evaluation for all items in the USMC individual medical kit, airway management, hemorrhage control, shock and fluid resuscitation, bandaging and splinting, needle thoracotomy, medical administration, parenteral IV’s and IO’s, and patient carries.

4.9. Contractor shall conduct product demonstrations of medical products (i.e.: hemostatic agents, tourniquet and chest dressings).

4.10. Contractor shall conduct trauma scenarios based on the level of student training and experience as determined by Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group (MCSCG). The higher the level; the more complicated the scenario.

4.11. Contractor shall conduct three (3) evolutions of live tissue training consisting of one (1) table-top instruction evolution and two (2) scenario based evolutions. Students will be required to manage all injuries consistent with those outlined in TCCC, those seen in combat, and the approved protocols.

4.12. Each course shall include a Pre and Post-test on TCCC and a pass/fail rate will be provided to the Government representative.

4.13. Course completion certificates shall be issued to validate compliance with USMC TCCC training requirements.

4.14. Contractor shall provide the Basic Combat Trauma Kit for retention by students following the instruction.

5. Deliverables

5.1. Contractor shall provide academic course materials for all courses to include course outline, student handouts, and evaluation/testing results and deliver them to the designated Government Representative.

Deliverable Content Due Date

Course Outline Course Schedule, times / dates. First working day prior to class start date.

All required medical supplies Required medical supplies First day of Combat medic course.

Comprehensive After Action Assessment.

Assessment of the each student’s performance.

Within 10 working days after the end of class.

6. Government Responsibilities

6.1. The Government will provide a classroom located at Fort Story, Virginia Beach for the conduct of all in classroom instruction.

7. Special Requirements

7.1. Training areas shall be capable of supporting multiple trauma lanes and an animal containment area compliant with all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Welfare Act 9 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee criteria.

7.2. In accordance with MCCDC Combat Trauma Training with Live Tissue Policy Guidance dated 1 July 2011, the contractor shall be certified in writing by the Headquarters, USMC Health Services (HQMC-HS), to conduct the Combat Trauma Training /Live Tissue Training at the level as described in this purchase order.

7.3. Contractor shall have: all land permits and insurance coverage to support the legal conduct of this training at their facility; all local, state, and federal permits pertaining to live tissue training; adhere to all applicable regulations for disposal of animals, animal products, and other medical waste; and ensure all participants adhere to all local, state and federal regulations. In their proposal, Offerors must certify that performance of this contract is authorized to be conducted at their facility in accordance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g. has or will have necessary permissions, permits or licenses, etc.) Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide copies of the required permits and insurance, or other documents (e.g. zoning documents, maps, etc.) establishing that no permits or insurance are required. Additionally, upon request by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must certify that no statute or regulation prohibits the performance of any part of this contract at the training location(s) outside of Fort Story, Virginia Beach.

8. Acceptance

8.1. Acceptance of the Contractors performance under this contract shall be at the discretion of the Government representative based on the terms and conditions of the contract.

9. Period of Performance

9.1 Place and time of performance. The place of performance for work associated with this contract shall be at the Government location and at the contractor’s facility.

The period of performance shall be as follows:

CLIN 0001 Basic Combat Medic Course for up to 30 students for 17-19 August 2016 Classroom Instruction: 17-18 August 2016 Live Tissue portion: 19 August 2016

CLIN 0002 Basic Combat Medic Course for up to 44 students for 19-21 September 2016 Classroom Instruction: 19-20 September 2016 Live Tissue portion: 21 September 2016