SOW_Ocean_Rescue_Systems_Int_2017_Final.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

For

Rescue Swimmer and Rescue Craft Operations Training

SECTION I

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.0 Scope: MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services Japan requesting a contractor to deliver a recognized Public Safety Rescue Swimmer and Rescue Craft

Operations training to personnel from Camp Butler/Foster and other local units in calendar year 2017. The program of instruction (POI) shall be to increase the body of knowledge and skill level of the departments’ boat operators, crew members and in-water rescuers well beyond present levels, greatly improving both their effectiveness and safety.

1.1 Background: The intent of the training is to increase proficiency of our water rescue team. The Public Safety Rescue Swimmer course must meet and exceed all relevant NFPA 1670 and 1006 requirements for technician level.

Rescue Craft Operations course shall be US Coast Guard approved Fast Rescue

Craft Operations course.

2.0 Tasks: Contractor shall conduct one (1) five-day training course in

Rescue Swimmer and 1 (one) 3-day Rescue Craft Operations training.

Additional (2) days shall be used as reserve for remedial work, translation delays and possible equipment issues.

Contractor to provide:

Instruction through lecture, demonstration and practical exercises in a variety of fundamentals, principles and theoretical topics that are essential to further understanding of Rescue Swimmer and rescue craft techniques and methodology.

Present demonstrations and practical exercises maximizing skill and knowledge through application in a realistic and controlled environment that provides hands-on learning experiences, transfer of fundamental knowledge and provides a basis for training personnel in the appropriate techniques, tactics and procedures.

Contractor must provide an electronic copy of translated course materials for quality assurance/approval. Copy will be used to ensure course materials are easily understood and easy to communicate to the

Japanese MLC firefighters.

Details of required topics for Fast Rescue Craft Operations:

Classroom and Theory Sessions

General Water Rescue and Safety Considerations

Typical water rescue scenarios

Shoreline

Off shore

Boating accidents

Causes of water accidents

Weather

Sea state

Poor judgment

Inexperience

Safety prohibitions and hazards

Authority to deploy Swimmer

Right to decline deployment

Tethering

Over-turned hulls and submerged vehicles

Own ship hazards

Lack of plan, training and support

Rescue Swimmer Equipment

Thermal protection

Wet suits, dry suits and immersion suits

Flotation systems

Standard Personal Flotation devices (PFDs)

Inflatable vests

Flotation devices with built in harnesses

Mask, snorkel and fins

Helmets and harnesses

Water rescue helmets

Climbing and other types of helmets

Swimmer’s harnesses (upper body only)

Full body harnesses

Other water rescue aids

Throwable devices

Stokes litters

Flotation aids

Rescue Swimmer Operations

Preparing to deploy

Open water lifesaving

Surf operations

Working in the environment

Grab and go

Teamwork

Use of litters and spine boards

Use of Rescue Strop and other retrieval tools

Protecting the patient during rescue

The Ocean Environment

Formation of swell/waves

Wind and tide factors

Terminology

Wave height and length

Understanding buoy reports

Surface currents

Tides, rips, surge

Anatomy of breaking waves

Shoreline and along vessels

Power of breaking seas

Limited Visibility Operations

Hazards to rescue swimmers

Loss of orientation

Loss of ready communications

Limits of operation

Sea state, communications and support

Line and sound signals

Wayfinding

Use of wind and wave direction

Use of other external cues (lights, sun, moon, sound signals)

Deployment and Recovery Procedures

Beach entries and exits

Assessing waves and surf

Timing entries and exits

Rocky shoreline entries and exits

Using waves to gain height

Hazards in working along rocks

Small boat operations

Entering water at rest and underway

Seated entries, roll out entries

Re-entering the boat without assistance

Deploying from and recovering to large vessels

Use of stride and compact entries

Lowering using rescue strops

Recovery with rescue strops, litters and baskets

Use of tether lines

Line packs vs. reels

Responsibilities of Swimmer’s Tender

Communications

Radio protocol

Public Safety radio vs. marine radio protocols

Hand signals

Standard signals

Light signals for dark operations

Sound signals

Whistles and horns

Physiology and Fitness Aspects of Rescue Swimming

Alterations in breathing patterns

Hyperventilation

Panting

Skip breathing

Blood gas changes

Ears and sinuses

Infections and effects of

Fitness

Basic swim testing

Performance factors

Nutrition and cramping

Nutritional requirements

Hydration as a factor

Muscle cramps

Rescuing Stranded/Entangled Victims

Typical entrapments

Jetties, sea walls, and breakwaters

Onboard vessels

Debris fields

Hazards to rescuers

Entrapment and injuries

Entanglements in lines and nets

Breaking seas

Methods of approach and release of victims

Wave actions

Use of second swimmer

Line systems as a part of extrication

The Moving Water Environment and Flood Conditions

Current flow in rivers

Alterations in flow and velocity

Effects of obstructions to flow

Low head dams

Anatomy and hazards

Floodwater operations

Strainers

Contaminated water

Ropes and Hardware for Rescue

Types of lines

Nylon, polypropylene, Dacron, etc.

Standard knots used in rescue

Carabiners, pulleys, belay devices

Establishing line systems

Risk Assessment and Rescue Planning

Assessing scene situation

Determining objective hazards

Steps in developing a rescue plan

First Aid in the Marine Environment

Typical injuries

Head and neck injuries

Stabilizing cervical and long bone injuries

Hypothermia and drowning

Patient assessment

ABCs

Bleeding

Shock

Specific on-scene treatments

Follow-up and monitoring procedures

Ocean Survival

Staying alive on your own

In-Water and Practical Sessions

Pool- Swim training and evaluations (may be done in confined water)

250 yd. swim

25 yd. underwater swim

10 min treading water

Demonstrate head-up front crawl, side-stroke and back flutter kick

Pool- Basic life-saving (may be done in open water)

Self-rescue

Towing assists

Do-Si-Do

Chin carry

Cross chest carry

In-water Rescue Breathing

Carry/towing positions

Establishing appropriate rhythms

Cervical spine immobilization

Use of hands only positions

Cervical collars

Spine boarding injured persons in the water

Use of stokes litter

Basic lifts and carries

Backpack carry

Two person carry

Open Water- Ocean Life-Saving

Victim handling in open water in full equipment in given conditions

Use of rescue equipment

Throwing devices, flotation aids, spine boards and litters, hypothermia wraps

Panicky Persons in the Water

Scene assessment

Defensive positions

Escapes and defenses

Getting control

Surf Rescue Training

Entries and exits in surf from rocks, beach and cliffs

Victim handling skills in surf

Medical assessments in difficult sea state

Small Boat Deployment Procedures

Exiting and re-entering a vessel at sea

Tethering a rescue swimmer- line handling

Operating in the water around moving vessels

Boat Rescue Procedures

Removing persons from the water

Rescuing persons near rocks

Removing persons from sinking/disabled vessels

Boat to boat transfers

Large Vessel Rescue Operations

Multiple boat scenarios

Deployment from 18- 45’ vessels (as available)

Recovery of swimmer and patient to large vessels

Night/Limited Visibility Operations 1

Personal marker lights

Maintaining orientation

Communications at night

Entries and exits in the dark

Night/Limited Visibility Operations 2

Solo survival swim in full dark

Boat deployment and recovery in full dark

Rescuing stranded/injured persons in full dark

Establishing line systems

Anchoring lines on vessels or rocks

Running rigging

Transporting victims

Proper sequencing procedures

Rescue Swimmer Evaluations

Evaluation of competency in all covered skills

Details of what trainings are required for Fast Rescue Craft Operations:

Fast Rescue Craft Crewmembers

Duties and responsibilities

FRC Coxswain

Ensure operational readiness of craft

Ensure operational readiness of all on-board equipment

Responsible for safety of all crew, survivors and vessel

Has command responsibilities during operations related to vessel operations and survivor rescue

FRC Crew

Will assist Coxswain in ensuring operational readiness

Will assist in launching, recovering and operating vessel

Responsible for removal of survivors from the water

Will be prepared for in-water deployment

Responsible for on-scene first aid and injury assessment

Will assist in preparing for embarking boarding parties

Safety considerations for all crewmembers

Training

Donning survival/flotation garments

Survival swimming

Maintaining crew integrity in the water

Equipment

Wear flotation device at all times

Wear appropriate thermal protection

Wear adequate head-gear, e.g., helmet

Wear protective eye/face shield, as appropriate

Wear trauma-protective garments, e.g., body armor, as required

FRC Construction and Major Components

Materials and methods of construction

Fiberglass

Aluminum

Inflatables

Hull design

Overview of various hull shapes

Hull design as an operational factor

Boat and on-board terminology

Vessels powering systems

Diesel engines

Outboard engines

Inboard/outboard

Jet drives

Maintenance and Emergency Trouble-Shooting

Diesel engines

Fuel system (inspecting, cleaning and servicing)

Starting/ignition system

Cooling system (inspecting, flushing, servicing)

Outboard engines

Fuel system (inspecting, cleaning, servicing)

Electrical system (inspecting spark plugs, wiring)

Lower unit servicing (lubricating, inspecting)

Engine trouble-shooting

Engine refuses to start

Engine runs poorly, unevenly

Engine overheating

Engine quits while underway

Vessel Operational Readiness

Coxswain’s checklist

- Hull- check for cracks, chips, or other damage.

- Check for leaks- Sponsons, if so fitted, for pressure, leaks, general condition

- Electrical- battery connections, lights, power to electronics

- Engine- ensure ignition, throttle/choke operation, engine tilt control, steering operations, oil pressure, cooling system

- Electronics- fixed/portable radios, electronic navigation aids

Crewmember checklist

- Lines and fittings- account for docking, towing and other rigging lines, anchor, bailer, extinguisher, drain plugs (if self-bailing), oars/paddles

- Personal flotation devices and helmets (if stowed on board)

- Swimmer harness and tending lines

- Rescue equipment, e.g., throw bags, life rings, etc.

Ocean Dynamics

Formation of waves and swells

Wind generated

- Fetch, duration and strength

- Effect of shoreline and shoals

Effect of currents on waves and swells

- Currents running with waves

- Currents running against waves

Surface currents

Tides

- Cause and periods

- Proximity to shore

Longshore and rip currents

- Causes

- Identifying

- Effects on vessel operation

- Drift effects on person in the water (PIW)

Fast Rescue Craft Emergencies

Fire

Sources of combustion

Types of fires

Extinguisher types

Control of fire

Man over-board (MOB)

Marking location

Retracing route

Crew injury

Typical injuries

Emergency response

Injury prevention

Vessel damage

Sponsons

Hull

Power plant

Accessories (electronics, lights, etc.)

Essentials of Navigation

Interpreting marine charts

Marine features

- Depth

- Bottom composition

- Current strength and directions

Land features

- Coastal boundaries

- Shore towers and masts

- Lighthouses

Coordinate systems

Fixing a position

Magnetic deviation and variation

Compass rose

LORAN overlays

Running courses

Taking a bearing

Laying a course

Following a heading

Marine aids to navigation

Fixed navigational aids

- Lighthouses

- Other fixed lights

- Day markers

Floating navigational aids

- Red buoys

- Green buoys

- Yellow buoys

- Special purpose buoys

Electronic aids to navigation

Radar

- Description

- Interpreting

- Limits of use

GPS and DGPS

- Description

- Setting up

- Interpreting to charts

- Limits of use

Heavy Weather Operations

Sea state descriptions

Safest course

Running against the seas

Techniques

- Steering control

- Throttle control

- Avoiding being flipped

Dangers

- Flipping

- Crew wash-out

- Vessel damage

Running with the seas

Techniques

- Steering responses

- Throttle responses

- Avoiding being flooded

Dangers

- Pooped

- Pitch poled

- Staying alive

Search and Rescue Response

Launch and Recovery of Fast Rescue Craft

Circumstance of launch requirement

Understanding the mission

- Gathering information

- Determining urgency

- Tailoring response

Deployment procedures

- Manning stations/Chain of Command

- Signals/communications

- Lower and launch off vessel

- Shore launching

Loading personnel

Departing ‘mother’ vessel, wharf or beach

Recovery procedures

- To mother vessel

- To wharf

- To shore/beach

Rescue planning

Why a rescue plan?

- Maximize required support

- Ensure all equipment available

- Choice of routes and alternatives

- Prepare for specific on-scene first aid requirements

Rescue plan protocols

- Evaluation checklist

- Sea conditions

- Casualty location

Is time a factor?

Search patterns

Basic patterns and terminology

- Expanding square

- Parallel leg search

- Sector search

- Random searches

Running searches

- Single boat

- Paired or multiple boats

- Command and communications

- Effects of weather and sea state

Rescuing persons in the water

Approaching and coming alongside

- Effects of weather

- Reach-extending devices

Lifting persons on board

- Conscious person

- Unconscious or injured person

- Use of lifting aids

Rescue swimmer deployment

- Qualifications of swimmer

- Line tending a swimmer

- Victim handling skills

On-board stabilization and first aid

- Assessment

- Treatment

Towing considerations

Assessment

Reaching a stranded vessel

Stern tow procedure

Side tow procedure

Pacing

Definition

Application

Important safety considerations

Transferring injured persons while underway

Transferring boarding parties while underway

Communications

Local protocols

Radio and frequency choices

Visual signals (light, smoke, flags)

Cellular telephones and other electronic aids

Helicopter operations

Types of responding helos

Communications

Transferring requirements

- Deck safety

- Electroshock hazard

- Pacing helo

- Coordinating with helo crew

Transferring persons and equipment

Practical Sessions

Fast Rescue Craft launch and recovery

From mother vessel

Crew positions

Davit rigging and operation

Lowering FRC

Taking crew on-board

From wharf or dock

Use of dock lines (spring lines)

Departing dock

- Effect of wind and current

- Nearby obstructions

From beach

Trailer launching

Loading crew

Moving out through surf

Returning to mother vessel, wharf or beach

Basic vessel operations

Docking practice

Crew positions

Speed control

Coming alongside

Vessel handling exercises

Pivot points

Steering response

Dynamics of turning

Operating in tight quarters

Basic navigational operations

Wayfinding

- Fixing position

- Use of all aids

Laying a course and following a heading

Navigating multiple routes through hazards

Self-rescue

Staying alive in the water

- Proper equipment

- Correct positioning

Getting back on board

- Unassisted lifts

- Using available aids

Night operations (Part 1)

Orientation to limited visibility conditions

Finding your own position from visual aids

Navigating routes at night

At sea conditions

Simulated or actual heavy weather

- Operator responses

- Crew preparation

Operating against seas

Operating with seas

Conducting search operations

Gathering information

- Witnesses

- Radioed messages

Planning the search

- Assignment of sectors

- Developing search coverage

Conducting searches

- Patterns

- Results

Towing operations

Stern tow

Side tow to wharf

Pacing exercises

Setting up pacing and stand-on vessels

Coming alongside

Transferring equipment/personnel

Night operations (Part 2)

Perimeter patrols

Detecting encroaching vessels

Pursuit of fleeing vessels

Plotting intercepts at night

Intercepting and boarding at night

Rescue swimmer deployment

Applications for rescue swimmers

Shoal water

Rough water

Setting up line systems

Rescue swimmer as tactical swimmer

Tactical considerations

Special qualifications

Righting an over-turned vessel

Self-righting mechanisms

Rigging lines for righting

2.1 General Requirements: Teach personnel the proper techniques of rescue swimmer and Rescue Craft Operations Training through both lecture and practical application.

2.2 Technical Objectives and Goals: Lecture and practical application on rescue swimmer and Rescue Craft Operations Training will consist of rescue swimmer overview, brief on equipment and operations, Swim qualification test, Night orientation swim, proper techniques of rescue and use of proper ropes and knots, First aid in the marine environment and ocean survival, Duties of the Coxswain and Crew, vessel operations and on-board emergencies, communications and heavy weather operations, conducting searches, towing and limited visibility operations, and operating the craft at sea.

2.4 Training Aids and Services provided by the Contractor:

(a) Training Manuals for each student (Rescue Swimmer/Fast Rescue Craft) in

English and Japenese.

(b) Slide Presentation and written lectures

(c) Other Handouts required, note pads

(d) Certifications upon completion of each class referencing NFPA 1670 and

1006 compliance.

(e) Complete practical, step by step instruction in water rescue operations

(f) Two qualified instructors (see 5.2 of SOW)

(g) Continuing education credits for Rescue Swimmer and Boat handler through

Maine Maritime Academy.

(h) Identification training T-shirts

2.5 Travel: Travel will be required to support this SOW. In accordance with the contract requirements, direct costs associated with the Contractor's travel should not exceed the applicable rates found in the Joint Travel

Regulations (JTR).

2.6 Clean Up: The contractor shall remove all materials and other debris, accumulated as a result of the training provided. The contractor personnel will collect and deposit at the location designated by government personnel.

2.7 Damage to Government Property: In all instances where government property or equipment is damaged by the contractor, a full report of the facts and the extent of the damages shall be submitted to the government representative within 24 hours following the incident. The government representative shall forward the report to the contracting officer within 24 hours of receipt. If the contractor is found at fault, the contractor shall be held responsible and will reimburse the government for all damages.

SECTION II

DEFINITIONS

3.0 Contracting Officer (KO): U.S. 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 interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

3.1 Government Provided Services: Services in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the contractor.

3.2 Government Representative (Gov’t Rep): Government liaison, which functions as the technical representative monitoring, delivery and performance of the contract. Gov’t Rep is not authorized to enter into any agreements, obligate the government or direct any changes to the contract.

Gov’t Reps (alternative gov’t reps) of this contract are also responsible for escorting the contractor to the work site when needed and securing keys of the buildings during the periods of performance.

SECTION III

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED PROPERTY AND SERVICE

4.0 Utilities: Contractor shall be provided the use of utilities (i.e., water and electricity) when needed to perform the task of the SOW. Contractor shall use the utilities conservatively. Lights shall be used only in areas where work is actually being performed. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off when not in use. The contractor shall be authorized to recharge batteries for tools used in the performance of this requirement. Use of Government telephones is not authorized.

4.1 Government Provided Property, Material Equipment or Information: The

Government will provide all required equipment and training areas to support the learning objectives to include:

Classroom equipped with tables, chairs, writing board, and viewing screen.

Transportation of students to and from the training location.

Watercraft (Rescue-style boats) with adequate combined deck space for class.

Other logistical assistance as required.

4.2 Police and Fire Protection: The following telephone numbers are furnished. Dial the Ext. numbers after the tone.

Emergency: Provided Upon Award

Provost Marshall: Provided Upon Award

Fire Protection: Provided Upon Award

SECTION IV

GENERAL INFORMATION

5.0 Period of Performance: Contractor shall contact the Government

Representative within 10 days of receiving award to schedule a start date.

Course shall be completed before 30 September 2017 on a mutually agreed upon date.

5.1 Place of Performance: Okinawa, Japan.

5.2 Instructor Qualifications:

Lead Instructor Qualifications:

1. USCG approved and certified Instructor - Fast Rescue Craft

Operations(c)

2. DHS/FEMA approved Instructor - Public Safety Rescue Swimmer(c)

Developer and author of Public Safety Rescue Swimmer

3. Dive Instructor (NAUI, SDI, TDI) for more than 20 years

4. Emergency first aid and patient care field training

5. Author and approved Instructor of DHS/FEMA-approved Tactical Boat

Operations for Maritime Security

6. Author and approved Instructor of DHS/FEMA-approved Emergency Medical

Care in the Marine Environment

7. Author of Blue Water SAR in the Marine Environment (Sole Source for

USAF Pararescue)

8. Author of USCG Cutter Rescue Swimmer (sole source)

Assistant Instructor Qualifications:

1. USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer 2003-2007 (134 rescues in Hurricane

Katrina)

2. Special Forces Weapons Qualified (US Army)

3. Secret Security Clearance

4. SERE C High Risk deployment

5. US Army Reserve Special Forces 2008 to present (currently deployed to

Afghanistan)

Assistant Instructor Qualifications:

1. USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (10 years)

2. USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer - Senior Instructor (10 years)

3. Paramedic

4. Rescue Techniques - Specialist

5. Secret Security Clearance

5.2 Working Hours: All work shall be accomplished between the hours of 07:30 hours and 16:30 hours, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal

Holidays.

New Year’s Day *1 January

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

President’s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day *4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans’ Day *11 November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day *25 December

*Note: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

5.3 Typhoon Readiness: The Contractor shall depart military bases when

Tropical Condition of Readiness 1C (TCCOR 1C or TC-1C) is declared by

Military Weather Station authorities. The contractor shall depart military bases and monitor radio/television until it changes to TCCOR SW. When

Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness “STORM WATCH” (TCCOR SW or TC-SW) is declared by Military Weather Station authorities, the contractor shall restart the service within 2 hours. In this case, services will begin the next normal workday at 7:30am.

5.4 Safety: The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the safety of their personnel along with any other personnel who should enter the worksite.

Requirements for safety will be strictly adhered to as they pertain to contractor operations and as required by Industrial Safety and Health Law and

Related Legislation of Japan and Marine Corps Order P5100.8F series Ground

Occupational Safety and Health Program.

5.5 Identification and Base Passes: The contractor shall obtain identification cards and base passes for all employees and vehicles, as may be required. Application for such shall be coordinated through: Provided

Upon Award

5.6 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s), who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

5.7 Contract Personnel: The contractor’s employees shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the company’s name and the

(End Statement of Work)