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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Special Mission Branch Training

FFP

The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel, supervision, administrative support, and training necessary to perform quality instruction and training support services to the Maritime Raid Force supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Contractor shall conduct quality instruction and training courses: Close Quarters Training (CQT), Sniper Training, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Courses (RS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government estimates the following number of hours per each task annually:

Close Quarters Instruction:

3840 hours/year

Urban Sniper Instruction:

1920 hours/year VBSS Instruction:

1920 hours/year Urban R&S Instruction:

3840 hours/year

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Travel

COST

The Contractor on-site personnel directly supporting this contract may require traveling in accordance with paragraph 1.5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel costs incurred and other travel expenses deemed necessary and approved during contract performance to support providing SMB Training Support Services.

*Travel expenses shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for the location in which the work is performed, at cost and all expense receipts will be required for re-imbursement.

Note: Travel, Lodging & Per Diem rates shall not exceed authorized allowances available at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm

Government Estimated Cost : Approximately $162,000/a year

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel, supervision, administrative support, and training necessary to perform quality instruction and training support services to the Maritime Raid Force supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Contractor shall conduct quality instruction and training courses: Close Quarters Training (CQT), Sniper Training, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Courses (RS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government estimates the following number of hours per each task annually to meet the requirement:

Close Quarters Instruction:

3840 hours/year

Urban Sniper Instruction:

1920 hours/year VBSS Instruction:

1920 hours/year Urban R&S Instruction:

NET AMT

COST

The Contractor on-site personnel directly supporting this contract may require traveling in accordance with paragraph 1.5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel costs incurred and other travel expenses deemed necessary and approved during contract performance to support providing SMB Training Support Services.

*Travel expenses shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for the location in which the work is performed, at cost and all expense receipts will be required for re-imbursement.

Note: Travel, Lodging & Per Diem rates shall not exceed authorized allowances available at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel, supervision, administrative support, and training necessary to perform quality instruction and training support services to the Maritime Raid Force supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Contractor shall conduct quality instruction and training courses: Close Quarters Training (CQT), Sniper Training, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Courses (RS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government estimates the following number of hours per each task annuallyto meet the requirement:

Close Quarters Instruction:

3840 hours/year

Urban Sniper Instruction:

1920 hours/year VBSS Instruction:

1920 hours/year Urban R&S Instruction:

NET AMT

COST

The Contractor on-site personnel directly supporting this contract may require traveling in accordance with paragraph 1.5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel costs incurred and other travel expenses deemed necessary and approved during contract performance to support providing SMB Training Support Services.

*Travel expenses shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for the location in which the work is performed, at cost and all expense receipts will be required for re-imbursement.

Note: Travel, Lodging & Per Diem rates shall not exceed authorized allowances available at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel, supervision, administrative support, and training necessary to perform quality instruction and training support services to the Maritime Raid Force supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Contractor shall conduct quality instruction and training courses: Close Quarters Training (CQT), Sniper Training, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Courses (RS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government estimates the following number of hours per each task annually to meet the requirement:

Close Quarters Instruction:

3840 hours/year

Urban Sniper Instruction:

1920 hours/year VBSS Instruction:

1920 hours/year Urban R&S Instruction:

NET AMT

COST

The Contractor on-site personnel directly supporting this contract may require traveling in accordance with paragraph 1.5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel costs incurred and other travel expenses deemed necessary and approved during contract performance to support providing SMB Training Support Services.

*Travel expenses shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for the location in which the work is performed, at cost and all expense receipts will be required for re-imbursement.

Note: Travel, Lodging & Per Diem rates shall not exceed authorized allowances available at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel, supervision, administrative support, and training necessary to perform quality instruction and training support services to the Maritime Raid Force supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Contractor shall conduct quality instruction and training courses: Close Quarters Training (CQT), Sniper Training, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Courses (RS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government estimates the following number of hours per each task annually to meet the requirement:

Close Quarters Instruction:

3840 hours/year

Urban Sniper Instruction:

1920 hours/year VBSS Instruction:

1920 hours/year Urban R&S Instruction:

NET AMT

COST

The Contractor on-site personnel directly supporting this contract may require traveling in accordance with paragraph 1.5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel costs incurred and other travel expenses deemed necessary and approved during contract performance to support providing SMB Training Support Services.

*Travel expenses shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for the location in which the work is performed, at cost and all expense receipts will be required for re-imbursement.

Note: Travel, Lodging & Per Diem rates shall not exceed authorized allowances available at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm

ESTIMATED COST

Performance Work Statement

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 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 III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of the III MEF Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG). Contractors will provide classroom and practical application instruction for Close Quarters Tactics (CQT), Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S), opposed Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), and Urban/Aerial Sniping. Contractors will provide subject matter expertise, planning, and position safety officer support to Realistic Urban Training Exercise (RUTEX), Certification Exercise (CERTEX), and Interoperability Exercise (INTEROP).

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of (1) instructor lead the CQT Course, (1) instructor leads the Urban R&S Course, and (1) instructor leads EOTG Sniper Course.

2.2. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of (1) instructor assists in the VBSS Course, (1) instructor assists in the CQT Course, and (1) instructor assists in the R&S Course.

2.3. The contractor shall provide subject matter experts (SME) with the qualifications and experience outlined in paragraphs 6.0 and 7.0 to provide instructional services as well as exercise and training support through the execution of site surveys, and provide instruction during annual sustainment/proficiency training evolutions, course content review boards, and all other specialized training support services outlined in the contract. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for providing support during the initial, mid, and final planning conferences for exercises and training events as required.

2.4. Instructor Requirement Areas include: Specialized Limited Scale Raids, Advanced Sniping, Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance, and Visit Board, Search and Seizure. Technical requirements for instructors specific to each of these requirement areas is listed in paragraph 5.

2.5. Contractor Instructor performance will be measured in accordance with the Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) in Section II. Failure of an instructor to meet acceptable standards after remediation will result in Contracting Officer request for a replacement instructor. Any Contractor instructor involved in a safety violation that puts a student or fellow instructor’s life in danger is also grounds for replacement.

2.6. The following chart is a typical example of exercises supported over a calendar year. Based on real world events and other planning factors, actual training exercises may be consolidated, lengthened or shortened to meet the needs of the training units. Additionally, planning events may be held concurrently with other exercises.

3.0 TASKS

3.1. The Contractor shall provide planning, coordination, instruction and execution of the following courses: III EOTG CQT, III EOTG VBSS, III EOTG Sniper, and III EOTG R&S.

3.2. The Contractor shall provide planning, coordination, and instruction to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in the following subject areas: Close Quarters Tactics, Specialized Limited Scale Raid Planning and Execution, Reconnaissance and Surveillance, Advanced Communication, Advanced Photography, and Personal Security as indicated in the SMB TEEP

3.3. The Contractor shall assist in planning, coordination, and evaluation of the following MEU Exercises: Realistic Urban Training Exercise (RUTEX), MEU Certification Exercise (CERTEX), and MEU Interoperability Exercise (INTEROP). All training and evaluation will be in accordance with the Marine Corps Program of Instruction (POI) and Training and Requirements (T&R) training standards established in the publications and references which are listed in paragraph 12.7. The references will be provided to the Contractor upon request.

3.4. The contractor shall attend Course Content Review Boards as requested by Special Missions Branch OIC to provide recommendations for course content changes based on lessons learned.

3.5. The Contractor shall support III MEF EOTG Exercise Planning Events. Prior to the execution of each off island exercise there will be three planning events that take place: Initial Planning Conference, Midterm Planning Conference and Final planning Conference. Each planning conference will take place roughly 120, 60 and 30 days respectively prior to the beginning of the Exercise and last roughly five working days (not including travel days). The expectation for the contractor support of these events are to have a physical presence, participate in meetings with adjacent units/ agencies, be on time, express a professional demeanor to include dress, aid in developing a plan of execution and identify points of friction.

3.6. The contractor shall perform routine user’s preventive maintenance on weapons, optics, and other government equipment utilized during training and instruction

3.7. The Contractor shall perform administrative duties which include, but are not limited to creating presentations, corresponding with military and civilian personnel via email, and attending staff meetings and briefings in relation to the support of all tasks.

4. PRE-REQUISITE FOR DEPLOYMENT AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL:

4.1. Pre-Deployment: The contractor shall provide, and the Government Contracting Officer shall approve a statement of qualifications and experience for any personnel anticipated to work for the Contractor in support of this contract in order to verify the standards in paragraph 5 and 6 are met prior to deployment. No contractor personnel will deploy unless they fully meet the required qualifications described herein.

4.2. Replacement Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the Government at least two weeks (or 24 hours on emergency terminations) written notice of its intent to replace any personnel; notification shall include the requirements and conditions of paragraph 4.0 and 5.0. The Government will have five (5) business days to review/approve the information and if approved, the approved individual(s) shall be on site and continue contract performance within fourteen (14) calendar days. Alternatively, if the Government determines proposed individuals do not meet the requirements stipulated herein, the above process shall be repeated until a suitable candidate is approved.

5. REQUIRED COURSES

5.1 The contractor shall provide an appropriate number of instructors to deliver multiple programs of instruction (POI) as described below. The contractor will not be responsible for developing the POI, but will deliver previously developed curricula. Additionally, that contractor will participate in course content review boards to recommend content improvements and assist in implementing course content changes. The POI will require providing students with detailed classroom and practical application instruction in a field environment, and closely evaluating the students on an individual basis during the conduct of each of the following courses:

5.2. III MEF EOTG Close Quarters Training Course (CQT): The course focuses on close quarters tactics and the integration of reconnaissance and surveillance and sniper initiated assaults. The course includes advanced marksmanship training with the M-4 carbine and the Close Quarters Battle Pistol (CQBP). Employment of dynamic entry techniques, securing various objectives, detailed planning and execution of movement to and from objectives, and discriminative target engagements are also learned during this course. Field firing exercises and tactical decision-making exercises with live ammunition and Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) are used extensively to reinforce classroom instruction. This course provides training in tactical combat casualty care, advanced trauma techniques, confined space extrication, hoist operations, mass casualty triage, and remote prolonged field care to the Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman that participate in the course.

5.3. III EOTG Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Course. The course focuses on close quarters battle tactics as they apply to maritime interdiction operations (MIO). The VBSS course consists of MIO familiarization and performance-orientated instruction that relate precisely to VBSS operations during daylight and reduced visibility. The course builds upon the proficiency and qualifications obtained during the Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) and Security Element course, and applies the task proficiency to a confined, maritime environment. The focus of instruction and practical application includes multiple insertion methods (Helicopter Assault Force (HAF), Boat Assault Force (BAF), and Combined HAF/BAF), external entry, personnel processing, and tactical withdrawal. Realistic tactical scenarios are employed throughout the practical applications and performance evaluations to simulate situations the MRF may encounter if tasked with a VBSS operation. This course is part of the VBSS continuum that requires all students to complete the CQT Course as a pre-requisite to beginning this training. A such, all instructors must have through knowledge and experience in CQT as outlined in paragraph 5.2. This course provides training in tactical combat casualty care, advanced trauma techniques, confined space extrication, hoist operations, and mass casualty triage to the Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman that participate in the course.

5.4. III EOTG Sniper Course. The course focuses on advanced sniping and combat marksmanship in urban terrain and aerial platforms. The course includes advanced combat marksmanship at known and unknown distances during daylight, low light, and darkness with the M40 A3/A5, MK 13, M110 SASS sniper rifle, the M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR), and the M4 and Close Quarters Battle Pistol and/or the M9. Instruction in precision shooting includes basic field firing techniques, target engagement in a built up area, night fire with the aid of night optics, position shooting, ballistic classes, immediate action drills, and aerial shooting from a helicopter platform. Students receive instruction on sniping during Situational Training Exercises (STX) in support of BLT and MEU training exercises.

5.5. III EOTG Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S) Course. This course focuses on training Reconnaissance Marines, Radio Reconnaissance Marines, Human Intelligence Marines, and Marine intelligence analysts in urban reconnaissance and surveillance support to specialized limited scale raids and amphibious advance force operations. This course covers emergency assault reporting, force protection routes, fixed and mobile surveillance/counter surveillance, force protection, urban evasion, threat vulnerability assessments, non-standard communication methods, and other phase collection requirements. Additional classes taught includes observation techniques, embassy operations, patrolling, hide site construction, field skills, mission planning, communications and Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (SARC) operations. Marines employ field expedient antennas and operate HF, UHF, VHF and SATCOM radios as well as the MAGTF Secondary Image Dissemination System (MSIDS). This course also covers advanced trauma techniques, hoist operations, mass casualty triage, and remote prolonged field care for the Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman that attend the course.

6.0. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE. Contractor shall provide fully qualified instructors possessing the skills/qualifications delineated below:

6.1. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

6.2. Must be able to be able to pass the United State Marine Corps and Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Range Safety Officer Curriculum

6.3. Have and maintain a Secret Clearance

6.4. United States citizen

6.5. Provide services in a professional and unbiased manner

6.6. Be able to maintain military customs and courtesies, demonstrate a knowledge and familiarity with the organization and hierarchy of the United States Marine Corps, military rank/grade structure, knowledge of Marine Corps and military terminology, and shipboard environments.

6.7. Must be eligible, submit, and be granted an arms, ammunition, and explosive handing certification

6.8. All instructors must be able to pass within 90 days of arrival to Okinawa and maintain an eighty percent qualification score in the United States Marine Corps modified qualification course of fire with the United States Marine Corps issued service rifle and pistol. Additionally, the Contractor will be required to qualify with weapon systems taught IAW prescribed POI standards. All assigned weapons based instructors will re-qualify / conduct proficiency training on the courses of fire and with the type of weapons they instruct. Assigned instructor personnel will be provided the opportunity to sustain weapons qualification at the same time as military and Government civilian instructors. For these weapon qualifications, the Government will provide weapons, ammunition, and range facilities. Documentation of this qualification shall be included in the contractor’s Instructor Training Jackets (ITJs).

6.9. 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

6.10. Possess and maintain a current in Basic First Aid and possess a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

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

6.12. Be physically capable of performing all tasks specified in this PWS and as specified in paragraphs 6.

6.13. Honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces, if applicable.

7.0 SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. In addition to the general qualifications and experience listed in Paragraph 5, contractor shall provide instructor personnel meeting the additional minimum qualifications and experience for lead instructor in section 2.1:

7.1. Close Quarters Combat Instruction

7.1.1 Combat Veteran

7.1.2. Minimum of (10) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

7.1.3. No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying close quarters combat techniques

7.1.4. Must have held the 0321 (USMC)/0370 (USMC)/0372 (USMC)/18B(USA)/18F(USA)/18D(USA)/18E(USA)/18Z (USA) military occupational specialty, or military service or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

7.1.5. Graduate of Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Close Quarters Tactics Course, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation Course, or Master Assaulter’s Course.

7.1.6. Graduate of Methods of Entry Course (USMC), Master Breachers Course, or equivalent as determined by the contracting officer or COR.

7.1.7. Graduate of basic and/or senior instructors course (USMC), service equivalent as determined by the contracting officer or COR, or previous experience as an instructor teaching these specific skill sets.

7.1.8. Served as a close quarters combat instructor within Special Mission/Training Branch at an Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group (USMC), Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation Course, Master Assaulters Course, or military service or civilian equivalent course.

7.2. Advanced Sniper Instruction

7.2.1. Combat veteran

7.2.2. Minimum of (6) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

7.2.3. Must have been a Marine Corps Scout Sniper or Special Operations Forces Sniper or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

7.2.4. Must have served as a Sniper Instructor at Expeditionary/Special Operations Training Group’s Urban Sniper Course, Special Operation Forces Sniper Course, the Basic Sniper Course (USMC), or Marine Special Operations Command Advanced Sniper Course, or equivalent course.

7.2.5. Experience with high angle and aerial shooting as it applies to Specialized Limited Scale Raids and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure.

7.2.6. Advanced knowledge of ballistics and loophole formulas taught at the basic sniper course.

7.3. Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance Instruction

7.3.1. Combat veteran

7.3.2. Minimum of (10) years of honorable service in the United States Armed Forces or civilian law enforcement agency equivalent.

7.3.3. Recency of experience: No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques in an urban environment

7.3.4. Must have possessed the 0321/0370/0372/18B/18F/18D/18E/18Z

7.3.5. Must have served within an Advanced Force Operations Troop, or relevant equivalent.

7.3.6. Must be a graduate of Advanced Technical Surveillance Course or Physical Surveillance Course or equivalent as determined by the Contracting Officer.

7.3.7. Must have experience conducting steady state operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments requiring coordination with the US embassy.

7.3.8. Graduate of basic and/or senior instructors course (USMC), service equivalent as determined by the contracting officer or COR, or previous experience as an instructor teaching these specific skill sets.

8.0 TraveL. The Contractor on-site personnel directly supporting this contract may be required to travel multiple times a year to the locations specified below. Travel will consist of exercise support for RUTEX, Urban R&S Course, Planning Conferences, and Course Content Review Boards.

Anticipated Travel Locations: Guam, Palau, Hawaii, California, North Carolina, and Virginia Duration of Travel: Up to 30 days (each travel period) Frequency of Travel: Three times a year Temporary Additional Duty costs are in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for the location in which the work is performed, at cost and all expense receipts will be required for re-imbursement. Travel, Lodging & Per Diem rates shall not exceed authorized allowances in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.

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9.0. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

No safety violations

Positive student feedback on end of course critiques Certification within (3) attempts

80 percent positive feedback on instructor rating forms and end of course critiques Initial Instructor Certification Course of fire

Quarterly instructor sustainment training

Student evaluation forms Contractors return of instructors failing certification

Exercise option period

CPARS repoting

No safety violations

Positive student feedback on end of course critiques Certification within (3) attempts

80 percent positive feedback on instructor rating forms and end of course critiques Initial Instructor Certification Course of fire

Quarterly instructor sustainment training

Student evaluation forms Contractors return of instructors failing certification

Exercise option period

CPARS repoting

No safety violations

Positive student feedback on end of course critiques Certification within (3) attempts

80 percent positive feedback on instructor rating forms and end of course critiques Initial Instructor Certification Course of fire

Quarterly instructor sustainment training

Student evaluation forms Contractors return of instructors failing certification

Exercise option period

CPARS repoting

No safety violations

Positive student feedback on end of course critiques Certification within (3) attempts

80 percent positive feedback on instructor rating forms and end of course critiques Initial Instructor Certification Course of fire

Quarterly instructor sustainment training

Student evaluation forms Contractors return of instructors failing certification

Exercise option period

CPARS repoting

Provide after action report of findings, recommendations and follow on action items within three working days of event Late attendance to meetings no more than twice per event/conference.

No more than two late reports in a contract period.

Professional, respectful conduct and no less than business casual attire

Exercise option period

Records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and corrective action taken shall be made available to the Government upon request.

Exercise option period

10.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. The Government will provide a furnished workspace, furnishings, office machines and supplies, and reference materials for onsite work requirements.

10.1. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The following equipment, in performance of specific projects, shall be made available for use by the Contractor.

10.2. The Contractor will be authorized to use all administrative support available. This will include, but is not limited to, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, installation distribution channels, scanner, fax and telephone services, computer, printer, software, and network resources, access and use of Class “A” telephone lines and Defense Switching Network (DSN) lines. (A computer will be assigned to the Contractor.) All GFE shall be used solely for official purposes related to the performance of this contract. The same restrictions that limit use of these items as official Government business shall apply.

10.3. The contractor will be prepared to utilize and maintain proficiency on the following military gear: M4 carbine service weapon, M45 Close Quarters Battle Pistol to be maintained in the EOTG armory and issued on as needed basis for training.

10.4. Common Access Card (CAC). The Contractor will apply for a Common Access Card (CAC), United States Department of Defense (DoD) integrated circuit card issued as standard identification for access to the MCB Butler LAN providing Internet connection and an e-mail account (s) for business purposes as an unclassified user.

The contractor personnel shall be able to pass security requirements in order to gain access to Government Intranet.

10.5. Requirements for Issuance of a CAC. The following conditions must be met prior to issuance of a CAC to any contractor employees for limited privilege/non privileged access:

The SOFA status of the employee shall be verified, and approved by the office of Staff Judge Advocate

(SJA).

The Contractor shall be registered in the Contractor Verification System (CVS) with a valid record of security clearance (background check) on Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). The CVS is conducted at MCB Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) USMC S.D. Butler.

The Contractor shall obtain proof of security clearance (background check) on JPAS at Security Management Office, USMC S.D. Butler.

When applying for a CAC at MCB IPAC, the Contractor shall show two original forms of Identification and submit 1) contract document, 2) passport [reviewed by SJA office and SOFA stamp required], 3) letter of employment, 4) letter of authorization from the Contracting Officer [as applicable], and 5) a valid record of JPAS (proof of background check).

All Contractor employees who will be assigned to work in Okinawa must have an active clearance/background check or must have initiated a background check before coming to Okinawa.

NOTE: Prior to applying for CVS, the Contractor’s personnel must initiate a background check on JPAS at the Security Management Office and a record of JPAS enrollment verification (e-mail) must be submitted to a Trusted Agent (TA) of IPAC.

10.6. FEDERAL REGULATIONS/DOD INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) MANDATES. The Contractor shall adhere to and have knowledge of all applicable documents/regulations pertaining all DoD IA mandates, directives, and policies including and not limited to, the followings:

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS);

Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) applications;

Physical and wireless infrastructure;

Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) Storage Area Networks (SAN).

10.7. Utilities. The Government will provide utility services while at work which include water, sewage service, electricity, heating and air conditioning as needed in performance of this contract. This does not cover the contracted instructor’s cost incurred at their personal residence.

10.8. Exercise Related Life Support. Contractor personnel will be required to participate in field training and live with the Marines in a field environment. The contractor will be responsible for providing their own sleeping system and other appropriate gear for field conditions up to 30 days. Contractor personnel will subsist in the same manner as EOTG Marines when on field duty. During field exercises and conditions, contractor shall be required to provide food/shelter for employees. Contractors may be required to travel via military transportation including ground, air, and amphibious vehicles during or in support of exercises and training.

10.9 Supplies. Supplies required by the Contractor for administration and/or day-to-day operations shall be provided by the Government (i.e. computers, printers, fax machines, and office supplies such as paper, pens, pencils, staplers, etc.) in order to support work described in this PWS. The Government will provide the necessary property, equipment, supplies and facility support services (i.e. LAN infrastructure, copiers, office spaces, chairs, book cases, file cabinets, cleaning supplies, phones, shredders, and toilet paper.) The Government will also provide:

a) When required, access to classified IT equipment (computers, shredders, copiers, phones.)

b) Work spaces equivalent to spaces occupied by Government personnel.

c) Government forms, publications, documents, except for those offered for sale to the public. Items for sale to the public shall be purchased by the contractor.

10.10 The contractor is responsible for all other costs of performance not identified as Government provided equipment or materials in the contract.

11. Contractor Provided Equipment

11.1. Contractor Equipment. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure it has the necessary equipment needed for the successful completion of all work performed under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for its own transportation/vehicle for camp to camp travel on Okinawa in the performance of services under this contract. Mileage is estimated to average 50 miles per week over the course of a year. There is no reimbursement for local transportation on this contract.

11.2 Contractor Personal Protective Equipment. The Contractor shall provide their instructor personal protective equipment to include ballistic eye protection, hearing protection, ballistic body armor, ballistic helmet, and flame retardant clothing for use in a field environment when working with explosives.

11.3 Contractor Furnished Personal Property. The Contractor shall ensure that personal property is clearly marked and/or tagged to preclude misidentification as Government property. The Government will not be liable for loss, damage, theft, or maintenance of personal property.

11.4 Rental Equipment. Any rental equipment required to perform services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Operation of the equipment shall be in accordance with Marine Corps Base Safety Regulations.

12. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

12.1. Dress Code And Grooming Standards. Marine Corps EOTG training attracts a significant amount of public attention, and frequently, these training sites are visited by VIPs and foreign dignitaries.

Additionally, the EOTG instructors serve as technical skill role models to the young military men and women who attend training. Therefore, it is essential that all instructors present themselves in a highly professional manner in appearance and dress (commensurate with the type of training).

12.1.1. Dress Code.

a) The Contractor shall establish and maintain specific guidelines regarding the dress code for their employees. At a minimum, these guidelines shall include prohibitions of eccentricities or extremes in dress and hairstyles, apparel in a ragged and frayed condition; tank tops; halter tops; crop tops; sleeveless shirts; mesh and see-thru garments; exposed clothing with obscene or advertising logos or undergarment type shirts worn as exterior clothing. Additionally, these guidelines shall provide for standardization in appearance by their personnel.

b) During normal day to day operations (all seasons) the Contractor shall be dressed uniformly in accordance with the Government’s requirement. Contractors will not wear Marine Corps or other military service uniforms. Uniform shall include standardized appearance boots, khaki trousers/pants, belt, polo style unit logo shirt, jacket/coat/sweater, and cold/inclement weather equipment.

c) Field duty will require the contracted instructors to wear a flame retardant long sleeve shirt and pants. All uniforms shall be standardized in appearance, but differentiated from USMC camouflage patterns. Contractor shall institute a uniform replenishment plan ensuring a neat professional appearance is maintained at all times.

12.1.2. Grooming Standards. The Contractor shall establish and maintain specific guidelines regarding grooming standards for their Instructors. These standards should be similar to those contained in the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, with the exception of the prohibition of facial hair. Beards and mustaches are acceptable, provided they are neatly trimmed.

12.2. Location And Hours Of Work. The Contractor will be required to work at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Additional training sites may be designated by the Government and, include all major Marine Corps installations and other DoD/military training facilities/areas. Normal hours of operation are based on the training cycles. Contractor will plan days off in sequence with training phases and events. There will be occasions when contractor personnel shall be required to exceed a normal 40 hour work week. In order to support a high operation tempo, the Government reserves the right to schedule training and contractor support on weekends, federal holidays, and at night.

12.3. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Appendix B. The QASP defines the methodologies used to monitor and evaluate the Contractor’s performance, describes quality assurance documentation requirements, and describes the analysis of quality assurance monitoring results. The QASP also includes “Instructor Evaluation Checklist,” “Lesson Observation Checklist” and “Lesson Evaluation Checklist” which will be used to evaluate whether the Contractor personnel is meeting the performance standards/quality levels identified in the PWS. The Government may increase or decrease the number of quality assurance inspections as performance dictates. The QASP defines how the Government will inspect the Contractor's performance to ensure services are received and in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

12.4. Quality Control. The Contractor shall develop, and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure required services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the QCP to the Contracting Officer no later than the pre-performance conference, and updated copies as changes occur. Records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and corrective action taken shall be made available to the Government upon request.

12.5 Conduct of High Risk Training (HRT): The Contractor shall execute training in accordance with established safety guidelines and directives. The Contractor is responsible for adhering to Operational Risk Management (ORM) guidelines and ensuring they review the ORM worksheet for each training evolution that is identified as HRT. During live fire evolutions in which the Contractor is taking an active role in training, the Contractor will attend safety briefs delivered by the Range Safety Officer (RSO). The Contractor will be held to the same range standards as all users. Safety violations will not be tolerated and, depending on severity, may result in immediate dismissal from a training event and/or breach of contract.

12.5.1 Conducting Drug Screenings to ensure drug-free environment: Due to the fact that this contract revolves around the execution of HRT, It is imperative that the Contractor ensures the Government that it is actively taking steps to prevent, deter, and identify any cases of illegal drug use or unauthorized alcohol consumption. Specifically, the Contractor must:

12.5.1.1 Promote a Drug Free Environment: EOTG periods of instruction are considered HRT. In order to ensure a safe training environment, the Government has a reasonable expectation for all contractors to be drug-free at all times. Therefore, the Contractor is responsible for establishing internal procedures to ensure its employees are drug free. If the Government suspects a contractor employee is unfit to perform services, the EOTG Branch OIC or COR may relieve that employee from any HRT evolutions until such time as a medical service provider certifies the individual as fit for duty as outlined in BUMEDINST 6120.20B (Competence for Duty Examinations, Evaluations of Sobriety, and Other Bodily Views and Intrusions by Medical Personnel). This evaluation must be performed at Contractor’s expense.

12.5.1.2 Alcohol Guidelines: The contractor shall not conduct any training while drunk or inebriated (defined as having a blood alcohol content (BAC) in excess of the legal driving limit applicable in the jurisdiction in which training is conducted. In Japan, the BAC limit is .03.). Additionally, the contractor shall not consume alcohol within 8 hours of any field training evolutions. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to relieve an employee from their duties in the event that they reasonably appear to be drunk. If the Contractor refutes this assessment, this Contractor must independently provide a BAC screening within a reasonable time, which shows the employee’s BAC is below the applicable legal limit.

12.5.2 Ensure compliance with Lautenberg Act: The provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 make it illegal for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. This stipulation disqualifies any affected individual from performing instructional duties in accordance with this PWS. Contractor personnel shall sign a statement which acknowledges that they understand the provisions and consequences of the Lautenberg Amendment, and that they have not been convicted of any covered offense. The contractor is responsible for performing necessary background checks on all personnel to ensure compliance.

12.6. GENERAL DEFINITIONS

12.6.1 Contracting Officer (CO). US Government official authorized to enter into, make changes to, or terminate contracts on behalf of the US Government. Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

12.6.2. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Government liaison appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer and designated…