M67400-20-R-0003-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of modif ication is the follow ings

Changes are in red.

1. Add FAR 52.228-3 as reference

2. Add 3.8, deleted 6.7 in PWS

3. Add Table1 - Required Format for Offer in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1

4. Change submission due date in Attachment 2

5. Change Offer due date from 5May 2020 10:00 AM to 12May2020 10:00 AM

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 26

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Apr-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M6740020R0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Apr-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (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 FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24-Apr-2020

CODE

MCIPAC REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

MCB CAMP S.D. BUTLER

OKINAWA 904-0100

M67400 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6740020R0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 05-May-2020 10:00 AM to 12-May-2020 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by reference:

52.228-3 Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) JUL 2014

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS INDICATED:

Volume I - Completed SF1449/SF30:

Block 5, The Request for Proposal number;

Block 8, the time specified in the Request for Proposal for receipt of Proposals;

Block 12, Discount Terms [provide amplifying information if necessary]

Block 17a complete, including the name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

Block 17b if appropriate, "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

SF30 block 15a, b, c; and Acknowledgment of Request for Proposal Amendments, if applicable

Block 26, Total Proposal Price

Volume II – Technical Factor. Information sufficient for evaluation. Shall not include any pricing data. Include, at a minimum:

Corporate Experience.

The offeror shall demonstrate their corporate experience by submitting evidence of their experience related to programs of similar scope and complexity to the Special Missions Branch (SMB) training. The Offeror must provide examples of how similar PWS tasks were accomplished in past projects related to experience with providing training and training support in both a classroom and field environment for each of the courses of instructions required in the

PWS.

The offeror shall provide Corporate Experience for at least three (3) projects performed (need not be completed) within the last five (5) years by the business unit that will perform this effort. These three (3) projects must be relevant in scope and similar in size to the requirements contained in the PWS. The offeror shall discuss the scope of work, the period during which the work occurred, the dollar value of the work performed, the client and project, the specific responsibilities of the offeror, major deliverables produced, performance measures/service levels applied, and any problems or issues that occurred and the corrective action taken.

Contracts performed by the offeror as either a prime contractor or a Joint Venture may be considered more favorably than those submitted for evaluation performed by a subcontractor. If the offeror uses a proposed subcontractor(s) to demonstrate corporate experience, the offeror must: provide a letter of commitment from the subcontractor and the subcontractor's DUNS number if available; submit at least one (1) contract for the proposed subcontractor(s); and, demonstrate how the proposed subcontractor will use that corporate experience in the performance of the contract.

All three (3) projects shall be contracts or TOs for the performance of actual technical requirements. Master contract vehicles (e.g., Blanket Purchase Agreements, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts) do not satisfy the

Corporate Experience requirement unless submitted together with a TO similar in size, and relevancy to this requirement and awarded and performed under the vehicle.

Management Plan & Quality Control Plan (QCP).

The Offeror shall address each portion of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and demonstrate their approach to each task under the PWS by providing specific details of the processes, procedures, and systems that will be employed to execute each task. The Offeror shall describe how they plan to identify and prevent deficiencies in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. The offeror shall develop an effective draft Quality Control Plan that demonstrates an effective approach to minimizing risks, mistakes, and costs as well as a detailed Risk Mitigation Plan. The Offeror shall describe any risks associated with the PWS and implementation of the offeror’s proposal. The Offeror shall describe any techniques and actions to mitigate such risks and explain whether the techniques and actions identified for risk mitigation have been successfully used by the Offeror. The Draft Quality Control Plan will be used for evaluation purposes and is still a required deliverable in accordance with Section 11.4 of the PWS.

Staffing Approach.

The offeror must describe its staffing plan by submitting a staffing narrative to include staff flexibility and commitment to perform work assignments on short notice based on changing task priorities, and complete tasks accurately and in a timely matter. The offeror shall explain how their staffing plan supports their completion of

PWS tasks and deliverables by providing labor categories, experience and skill levels of proposed personnel, as well as demonstrate how they plan to recruit and screen qualified personnel in order to satisfy the Government’s performance requirement. The offeror shall describe a plan for mitigating impacts and/or providing remedies to the Government when inevitable staff turnover, attrition, or other absences occur. The information provided shall be definitive enough to provide the Government a clear understanding of how the Offeror intends to staff this contract in order to meet all the PWS requirements. Additionally, the Contractor shall describe, without providing pricing information, its employee compensation package with consideration to housing allowance, dependent schools, relocation expenses, Defense Base Act insurance, etc. for an overseas work location.

Secret Facility Clearance.

The Contractor shall be required to hold a Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) from the Defense Security (DSS) at time of proposal due date and must provide proof to the Contracting Officer with the offer. The contractor will complete and return the draft DD254 (attachment 3) with prime and subcontractor information.

Volume III- Past Performance Information.

Shall submit Past Performance Information List (See Attachment 1) consisting of no more than five (5) of the offeror's most recently completed, or currently on-going, Federal Government or Commercial contracts, completion not to exceed 3 years from this solicitation close date, for like or similar services to those to be provided under this

RFP. This information should include the contracts used for Corporate Experience. To be evaluated, past performance questionnaires See Attachment (2) must be received by the Government Contracting Point of Contact below and directly from the supported agency no later than the solicitation closing time and date.

Volume IV- Price Information.

Offerors shall submit a summary of the Unit Price and Extended Price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) in a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet document. The resulting order will be Firm Fixed Price (with a cost CLIN for travel). All prices contained in the pricing schedule shall reflect the total compensation for the services detailed therein and are fully inclusive of all costs including labor (workers, management, aids, assistants and operators), overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) expenses, and profit.

All price and price supporting information shall be contained in Volume IV and the SF1449. No price or pricing information shall be included in any other technical volume including cover letters.

Annotation to DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief, certifies that pricing does not contain any cost related to the

Consumption Tax.

Volume V - Validation of Representations and Certifications.

A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); Reps/certs completed electronically and registered as current via SAM per 52.212-3(b) need not be re-submitted. Offerors who have completed the representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) do not need to submit a separate copy. Instead, they shall include a statement stating their representations and certifications are up to date in SAM.

The following information must be provided with this quotation:

Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) _____ (U.S. Vendor Only)

NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code (NCAGE). ______ (Foreign Vendor Only)

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ______

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) ______

Table 1 – Required Format for Offer

Volume Title Maximum Number of pages Format for Document

I Completed SF1449/SF30 As required MS Word or PDF

II Technical Proposal

50 (Title page and table of contents is not included in the page count)

MS Word or PDF

III

Past Performance

Information As required MS Word or PDF

IV Price Proposal As required MS Excel Spreadsheet

V

Validation of

Representations and Certifications

As required MS Word or PDF

Note to Offeror (Any Communications/Questions):

All and any communications/questions (with the exception of the proposal/quote) pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the responsible Contracting Specialist, Minako Kinjo, no later than 15 April 2020 @1300 Japanese Standard Time. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contract

Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quote, as received, without discussions.

Point of Contact:

MCIPC Regional Contracting Office Butler Attn: Minako Kinjo

PSC 557 Box 2000

FPO AP 96379-2000

Phone: 81-98-970-3120 (from U.S.) / 098-970-3120(Local)

Fax: 81-98-970-0969 (from U.S) / 098-970-0969 (Local)

E-mail: minako.kinjo.ja@usmc.mil

Offer may be submitted by mail, courier, or facsimile. Facsimile offers are subject to the same rules as paper offers.

The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the offers received or enter into “discussions”. Offeror bear the burden of ensuring that offers (and any authorized modifications) reach the designated office on time and should allow a reasonable time for facsimile transmissions to be completed.

Offer may be submitted electronically (emailed); however, due to government computer firewall security, please be advised that it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that the Contracting Office receives all required documents. After submitting quote(s),it is Offerors’ responsibility to receive acknowledgment from the

Government.

All pages of the offer must reach the office before the deadline specified on the solicitation. Pages of a facsimile transmission that arrive in the office after the specified deadline will be marked as late. The Offeror bears the risk of non-receipt of facsimile transmissions and should confirm by telephone that any facsimile was received. Any facsimile transmission must clearly state the solicitation number and the name of the Contract Specialist on the first page, to ensure proper receipt. *Offeror’s expenses incurred as a result of proposal preparation and/or site visit attendance shall not be reimbursed by the U.S. Government.

ATTACHMENT 2

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE

FOR

SOLICITATION #M6740020R0003

The government is placing increase emphasis in its acquisitions on “past performance” as a source selection evaluation factor. United State Marine Corps, MCIPAC Regional Contracting Office would appreciate your valuable and reliable information regarding the offeror’s past performance in order for the Government to make a fair assessment of the proposal. In accordance with FAR 15.306(e)(4), the name of individuals providing reference information about an offeror’s past performance shall not be disclosed.

Upon completion of this survey, please submit your response to us via fax or via e-mail than the solicitation due date in block 8 of the solicitation SF 1449. All submitted information will be kept within the RCO, and shall not be disclosed to any other third party not involved in the evaluation of the proposal.

MCIPAC Regional Contracting Office (RCO)

ATTN: Minako Kinjo

COMM: Country Code + 81-98-970-3120

FAX: Country Code + 81-98-970-0969

E-mail Address: minako.kinjo.ja@usmc.mil

The individual with knowledge of the contractor’s day-to-day operations and overall performance should complete this questionnaire. However, that individual is encouraged to supplement their own knowledge of the contractor’s performance with the judgment of others within their organization as applicable.

In the event of inconsistency between English language and translation thereof into Japanese language, the English language meaning shall control.

mailto:minako.kinjo.ja@usmc.mil

If you have any questions concerning this survey, please call Minako Kinjo at Countory Code + 81-98-970-3120 or send e-mail at minako.kinjo.ja@usmc.mil. Thank you very much for your time and effort in providing this vitally important information.

QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE

Contract NumberXXXXXXXXXXX

(Contract Specialist shall fill in the information for 1(a-i))

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION:

A. Contractor:

B. Contractor’s Address:

C. Point of Contact:

D. Contract Number:

E. Period of Performance:

F. Contract Type

a) Fixed Price

b) Cost Reimbursement

c) Other ___________________________

G. Contract Amount for Option Year 1:

H. Prime Contractor: YES ・ NO

I. Type of Services rendered:

2. RESPONDENT INFORMATION:

Please provide the information requested below to assist MCIPAC Regional Contracting Office (RCO) in tracking responses and resolving conflicts. This information will be kept confidential.

A. Name of Contracting Officer’s Representative: _________________________________

B. Position and Title: ________________________________________

C. Office Telephone Number: ______________________

D. Office FAX Number: ____________________

E. Office Address: ________________________________________________________

F. Date Questionnaire was completed : _____________________

3. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: The definitions for the adjectival rating categories are provided below.

Appendix A: Definition of Rating

EXCEPTIONAL

Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

VERY GOOD

Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

SATISFACTORY

Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

MARGINAL

Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

UNSATISFACTORY

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

When responding to the questions listed, please choose the rating on the scale of (1) to (5) that most accurately describes the contractor’s performance or situation. For any marginal (4) or Unsatisfactory

(5) rating, please provide explanatory narratives in the remarks block. These narratives need not be lengthy, just detailed.

4. PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE:

4.1 QUALITY OF SERVICE:

a. Ability to meet minimum quality standards specified for performance.

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Not Applicable

b. Ability to effectively control the quality of deliverables/support provided.

c. Compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

4.2 TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE: (Schedule)

a. Ability to meet response times and delivery schedule specified in the PWS.

b. Responsiveness/timeliness for providing administrative reports/documents required by the contract.

c. Timeliness in responding to emergency service requirements.

d. Provided timely resolution of contract discrepancies.

4.3 COST CONTROL:

a. Provided deliverables within the estiamted cost/price

b. Submitted accurate invoices on a timely basis.

c. Demonstrated cost efficiencies in performing the required effort.

4.4 BUSINESS RELATIONS:

a. Suggested alternative approaches to problems.

b. Displayed initiative to solve problems.

c. Ability to identify problems and potential problems, and promptly notify the Contracting Officer/QAP.

d. Ability to correct problems and prevent or mitigate potential problems in timely manner.

e. Willingness to improve and correct noncompliance issues or concerns.

f. Ability to use effective approaches and provide technical expertise and resources to solve contract problems.

g. Flexibility in satisfying the requirements of its customers.

h. Extent to which the contractor provided prompt and courteous service when responding to customer complaints.

4.5 MANAGEMENT OF KEY PERSONNEL:

a. Working relationship with the quality assurance personnel, and customers.

b. Extent key personnel were knowledgeable about contractual requirements.

c. Ability to meet appropriate staffing levels with qualified personnel in order to provide required deliverables.

4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, HEALTH, AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

a. Compliance with safety requirements.

b. Compliance with security requirements.

c. Has the contractor ever received any Notice of Violations for noncompliance with environmental laws or regulations?

YES* NO

Remarks: ________________________________________________________________

BASED ON ABOVE, WHAT IS YOUR OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF THE PAST PERFORMANCE FOR THIS

CONTRACTOR?

The undersigned hereby confirms that the information provided in this document is correct as written. Should any corrections be required, the undersigned shall contact the Contract Specialist (insert name) at phone number

(Commercial) / (DSN) not later than 5 calendar days after the date of the signature below. This confirmation shall allow the MCIPAC Regional Contracting Office (RCO) to use the information contained herein as source selection information.

Signature Date

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

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.

Exercise/Course

Duration

(days)

Hours per day

Weekends

(Y/N) Location

Travel

Required?

(Y/N)

Training

Cycles/year

EOTG Sniper Course 30 8 N Okinawa N 3

CQT Course 35 8 N Okinawa N 1

Urban R&S 35 8 Y Okinawa/Guam/Hawaii Y 1

RUTEX (Site Survey) 5 8 N Guam/Hawaii/California Y 3

RUTEX 10 8 Y Guam/Hawaii/California Y 2

VBSS 10 8 N Okinawa/Hawaii/Guam Y 2

CERTEX 2 8 Y Okinawa N 2

Interoperability Course 10 8 Y Okinawa N 2

Proficiency Training 5 8 N Okinawa N 10

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.

3.8. The Contractor shall provide personnel that are eligible to apply for, and be granted an arms, ammunition, and explosive (AA&E) handling certification in order to perform custody, distribution, disposal, or security responsibilities for any AA&E. This certification will primarily be utilized at the Field Ammunition Storage Point during the Close Quarters Tactics Course.

3.8.1 Training for this requirement is only available through the Government and will be provided prior to any course. The current training courses are:Ammo-18 Basics Of Naval Expl

Hazard Control (Cert)

Ammo-45 Introduction To Ammunition (Cert)

Ammo-51 Naval Motor Vehicle Inspection (Cert)

Ammunitiion and &Explosives (A&E) Awareness Training

3.8.2 Additional requirements to document ability to perform AA&E duties:

Signed Contractor Statement of Understanding of Responsibilities

Local Background Check (Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office)

Medical Examiner Certification (Form OPNAV 8020/2)

Personnel Screening (NAVMC 11386)

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

6.7. 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).

6.8. 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

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

6.10. 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 Protocol (NIPR)

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

6.12. 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 Breacher’s 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

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

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

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.

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm

9.0. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

Task Performance Objective

PWS

Reference Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level Surveillance Method Incentive

Close Quarters Tactics Training

(PRS1)

The Contractor shall conduct Close Quarters Tactics Training Course as outlines in 4.1 5.2

Pass and maintain passing score on instructor certification course of fire

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

VBSS Course

(PRS2)

The Contractor shall conduct VBSS Course as outlines in 4.2 5.3

Pass and maintain passing score on instructor certification course of fire

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

Sniper Course

(PRS3)

The Contractor shall conduct Sniper Course as outlines in 4.3 5.4

Pass and maintain passing score on instructor certification course of fire

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

Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance Training (PRS4)

The Contractor shall conduct Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course as outlines in 4.4 5.5

Pass and maintain passing score on instructor certification course of fire

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

Exercise Planning (PRS5)

The contractor shall assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of Realistic Urban Training Exercise, Certification Exercise, and Interoperability Exercise. 3.5

Conduct Planning with training units, property site owners and local and federal law enforcement agencies as required

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

Direct observation by

COR

Past performance evaluation

Exercise option period

Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. 12.4

Effective QXP will ensure performance standards above are met or exceeded.

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.

As per above tasks.

Past performance evaluation

Exercise option period

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

Arms Ammunition and Explosives Handling

The Contractor shall provide personnel that are eligible to apply for , and be granted an arms, ammunition, and explosive (AA&E) handling certification. 3.8

Account, issue, and provide security for ammunition in accordance with AA&E regulations.

100% of all training ammunition expended or accounted at the end of each training event. 90% of incidents involving unaccounted for ammunition investigated and resolved within 24 hours.

Direct observation by

COR

Evaluation of AA&E course work.

Past performance evaluation

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…