PWS_MOD_Combat Proficiency Training.docx

Performance Work Statement Force Company, 3d Recon Bn Combat Proficiency Training

1.0 General. The contractor shall provide sufficient quantities and types of trained, qualified, or certified Contractor personnel as requested by the Government to perform the required tasks for each service type described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Force Company, 3d Reconnaissance Bn, located in Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Schwab, Okinawa Japan.

2.0 Scope of Work and Objective. Provide relevant and realistic professional instruction in support of 3d Reconnaissance Battalion training requirement to enhance proficiency in close quarters combat. Contractors will provide a two-week instruction and practical application to reconnaissance Marines in modern tactics, techniques, and procedures for close quarters combat to include: individual weapons employment, individual and team interior movement, exterior movement, communications and marking, and contingency procedures. Current III MEF initiatives, as well as changes to the current operating environment, require 3d Recon to periodically train with units from across the DoD and other agencies to validate current training practices, update techniques, and gain understanding of new tactics.

3.0 Description of services and equipment. The contractor shall provide the following services and equipment. This equipment will be retained by 3d Reconnaissance Battalion at the conclusion of this training.

3.1 Services.

3.1.1 14-day course.

3.1.2 SOP Review and development. Review and update current company SOPs for close quarters combat (CQC) and direct action (DA). Review current SOP equipment and provide recommended updates.

3.1.3. Instruction on roles, responsibilities, task organization during CQC and DA raid.

3.1.4 Instruction and daytime/nighttime practical application on employment and manipulation of individual weapons systems. Employment considerations for lethal grenades, non-lethal grenades, rockets, explosives, and breaching.

3.1.5 Instruction and daytime/ nighttime practical application on current individual and team TTPs during CQC to include: best practices for individual and teams internal/ external movement techniques and formations; TTPs for danger areas, hallways, rooms, stairwells, single-story houses, multi-story houses; threat identification, categorization, and engagement; procedures for notification, consolidation, and evacuation of casualties and persons under control (PUCs) or detainees.

3.1.6 Instruction and daytime/ nighttime practical application on current TTPs for communication internal and external to the team, signal plan, and marking plans.

3.1.7 Contingency planning considerations and TTPs for casualties, mass casualty incidents, IED/ explosive hazard, dry hole, squirters, IDF/ UAS, emergency exfil with discussion and focus on current operating environment and lessons learned from modern combat.

3.1.8 Instruction on planning considerations and TTPs for reconnaissance, infiltration, containment, isolation, assault, and sensitive site exploitation, and exfiltration during a direct-action raid.

3.1.9 Instruction on best practices for an R&S team supporting a raid.

3.1.10 Update current communications procedures to ground force commanders.

3.1.11 At a minimum (2) iterations of full mission profile and culminating exercise that validates the skills and deliverables of 3.1.1 – 3.1.10.

3.1.12 At a minimum provide (2) instructors with experience in Tier 1 Special Mission Unit.

3.2 Equipment

3.2.1 (20) Misty Mountain Operator Belt, or equivalent gun belt.

3.2.2 (20) First Spear Dump Pouch, or equivalent collapsable, closable dump pouch.

3.2.3 (20) Unobtanium Gear 5.56 SLEDS Placard, or equivalent elastic three magazine speed reload pouch.

3.2.4 (20) Shaw Concepts ARC Placard V3 and insert, or equivalent modular three magazine placard.

3.2.5 (20) Unobtanium Gear SLEDS M4/ AR Pouch V2, or equivalent elastic one magazine speed reload pouch.

3.2.6 (20) HSG Reflex IFAK, or equivalent ambidextrous IFAK.

3.2.7 (20) Unobtanium Gear SLEDS Pistol Magazine Pouch, or equivalent M18 speed reload pouch.

3.2.8 (20) Benchmade SOCP Tactical Knife and Trainer, or equivalent.

3.2.9 (20) Spiritus Systems GP pouch, coyote brown, or equivalent general-purpose pouch.

4.0 Period of Performance. The period of performance will be from 17 September 2025 to 30 September 2025, inclusive of nights as required to achieve training objectives.

4.1 Federal Holidays. The contractor shall not be required to provide services on federal holidays unless the holiday is particularly specified otherwise in this PWS.

* When a federal holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday by the U.S. government. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a holiday. In addition to these federal holidays, if the President of the United States issues an executive order closing the federal government, that date shall also be considered a recognized federal holiday (Reference Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and 5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statues insofar as they relate to the pay and leave of employees of the United States).

4.2 Typhoon Conditions. Japan-based military installations close when Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1C (TCCOR 1C or TC-1C) is declared by Military Weather Station authorities. The Contractor will be required to depart military bases, remain indoors, and monitor radio/television to determine when the TCCOR changes to TCCOR SW (Storm Watch) or TCCOR AC (All Clear). When TCCOR SW is declared by Military Weather Station authorities, the Contractor shall restart the service within 2 hours. If that occurs after normal business hours, services shall begin the next normal workday at 7:30am.

5.0 Place of Performance. Contractor performance location shall be in Camp Hansen, Okinawa at the CQB Shoothouse.

6.0 Applicable Documents / Governing References. In addition to requirements of regulations and policies applicable to this contract/order by virtue of clauses contained herein, the contractor shall, in the performance of this contract/order, also comply with all references applicable to the specific tasks of this Performance Work Statement, as listed below, including any amendments or subsequent issuance.

6.1 Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 2-10A.6: Ground Reconnaissance Operations

6.2 NAVMC 3500.55D: Reconnaissance T&R Manual

7.0 Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Services and/or Information. Government property identified herein, or by attachment, is subject to the requirements of FAR and DFARS part 45, pursuant to the enumerated property clauses incorporated in this contract/order.

7.1 Sufficient quantities and types of weapons to load out Marines participating with a combat load (the government may elect to use rubber or simulation weapons). No live ammunition will be used.

7.2 Classroom space.

7.3 Applicable shooting range areas to conduct deliverables 3.1-3.16.

7.4 Onsite SOIDC, medical corpsman.

8.0 Special Instructions and Administrative Information

8.1. Non-Personal Services. This is a non-personal services, performance-based contract. The contractor bears responsibility to manage its employees and guard against any actions that could be characterized as personal services as defined in FAR 37.104, or which convey the perception that personal services are being delivered. No provisions are implied nor provided in this contract for any benefits such as medical care, retirement, or worker’s compensation, other than those incorporated through enumerated clauses.

8.2. Identification of Contractor Personnel and Equipment. In accordance with DFARS 211.106, contractor personnel performing non-personal services on DoD installations or other government facilities shall ensure that they are readily identifiable as contractor employees (including subcontractors and consultants). All contractor employees shall comply with the following at all times:

8.2.1. Telephone Identification. Identify themselves as contractor personnel at the onset of every telephone call made from a Government telephone or any other phone if the call is made in support of Government-related requirements and activities.

8.2.2. Recorded Messages. Identify themselves as contractor personnel in all recorded messages including those, which are heard by callers attempting to contact contractor employees via answering machines or voicemail.

8.2.3. Meetings, Conferences and Events. Identify themselves as contractor personnel at the onset of every meeting, conference or any other gathering attended in support of any Government related requirements or activities.

8.2.4. Correspondence. Identify themselves as contractor personnel on any correspondence, documents, or reports accomplished or sent in support of any service provision to the Government, including, but not limited to, correspondence sent via the U.S. Mail, facsimile, or electronic mail (email) inclusive of out-of-office replies.

8.2.5. Personal and Corporate Identification. Wear or display contractor provided nametags, badges or attire which display, at a minimum, the name of the contractor and their respective company.

8.3. Designated Third Country Nationals (DTCN). Persons from certain countries are considered DTCN and are generally restricted from entering Marine Corps Bases Japan (MCBJ) Camps, Air Stations, or facilities. A listing of DTCN countries and other related information regarding this policy can be found in USFJ Instruction 31-204 (Designated Third Country Nationals), which can be made available upon request.

8.4. Exemption from Japanese Taxes. Pursuant to the U.S. – Japan Status of Forces Agreement and the Joint Committee, the governments of the United States and Japan have agreed that the procurement in Japan of materials, supplies, equipment and services for official purposes may be except from certain Japanese taxes. When incorporated, paragraph c. of the clause FAR 52.229-6, “ TAXES – FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS” and/or DFARS 225.229-7001 ‘TAX RELIEF’ stipulate that contract/order pricing shall not include the Consumption Tax. Submission of, and/or incorporation into the contract of, your offer, certifies that pricing does not contain any cost related to the Consumption Tax. Questions concerning this matter should be directed to your local Japanese Tax Office.

8.5. Subcontract Management. The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Cross teaming may or may not be permitted.

8.6. Mission Essential Personnel / Tasks. Unless specified otherwise in this Performance Work Statement, contractors supporting this contract/order are not considered “Mission Essential” personnel (as defined in DFARS 237.76) who would be required during crisis or emergency operations.

8.7. Hazardous Materials and Safety. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with all applicable laws, including Public Law 91-596 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)) and DOD Directive 4715.1E, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH)). Contractor personnel performing services on a DOD installation shall participate in local Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). Information on the VPP is available at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html

8.8. Installation Access and Personnel Credentialing

8.8.1. Motor Vehicles. Vehicle licensing, registration, and insurance requirements must all be conducted in accordance with host nation law, USFJ Instruction 31-205, and applicable local installation policies.

8.8.2. Registration/Permits. Vehicle registration on Okinawa, Japan is conducted with the Provost Marshal via the Joint Services Vehicle Registration Office (JSVRO) at Bldg 5638, Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler. Information may be obtained at JSVRO website at: https://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/Base-Information/Vehicle-Registration/, or by calling +81-(0)98-970-7481.

8.8.3. Registration Termination. Vehicle permits will expire upon termination date of this contract/order, expiration of an individual base pass or DBIDS ID, expiration of vehicle inspection sticker, or termination of their employment (whichever occurs first). Permits issued to individuals who overstay any of these authorized dates become void and invalid.

8.8.3.1. Insurance. Vehicle permitting procedures require that all vehicles, personal or corporate, must be properly inspected and insured in accordance with Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) requirements. Additionally, for SOFA status personnel and U.S. corporate vehicles, the Contractor or SOFA status individual is required to procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance on each vehicle used by the Contactor at the work site:

Automobile Property Damage Insurance Amount: ¥30,000,000 (or U.S. Dollar equivalents) Bodily Injury Insurance Amount: ¥30,000,000 Yen (or U.S. Dollar equivalents) Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a certificate or written statement of the above required insurance for any and all corporate vehicles to be used. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

8.8.3.2. Road Laws. All personnel operating motor vehicles under this contract/order are subject to U.S. military installation regulations and Japanese Road Laws. Failure of the contractor, its employees, or its sub-contractors, to comply, may result in revocation of driving privileges or other legal action.

8.8.3.4. Vehicle Disposal. Personnel protected under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) are required by regulation to properly dispose of vehicles prior to departure from Japan. For individuals performing under this contract, the contractor may be held financially liable for vehicles abandoned, or vehicles not disposed of properly, in accordance with vehicle regulations as agreed with the Government of Japan.

8.8.4. Personnel Access / Credentialing. Access to local installations is inherently required to accomplish specified tasks under this contract/order. The contractor shall therefore ensure all necessary actions are taken to obtain such access by its personnel in time to affect access in accordance with the requirements of the PWS and POP. Failure to complete such actions in a timely manner, some of which may occur prior to the POP or individual mobilization/relocation to the place of performance, shall not constitute excusable delay. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide a ‘check-in’ sheet that summarizes required actions.

8.8.4.1. Base Passes and/or Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) cards. Personnel that do not qualify for CAC require an alternate credential for installation access, as governed by Marine Corps Installations Pacific Order 5512.2, which can be provided upon request. The process to request access requires approval from the Contracting Officer in an access request letter.

8.8.4.2. Return and/or Disposal of Access Credentials. The contractor’s employees shall return to the applicable issuing office all base passes, DBIDS cards, and/or CAC, immediately upon termination of employment or completion of this contract and certification of receipt shall be obtained and submitted to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit a listing of employees terminated under this contract to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) days of the effective date of termination.

8.9. Privacy Act. Pursuant to FAR clause 52.224-3, as incorporated, DoD requires agency-specific Privacy Act training as prescribed in DODM 5400.11-R. DODM 5400.11-R also prescribes required actions regarding information and privacy, which are applicable to the contractor and its personnel performing under this contract/order. The regulation may subject the contractor and/or contractor's personnel to criminal liability under Title 18, Section 793 and 7908 of the United States Code.

8.10. Travel. The contractor shall calculate and propose all anticipated travel costs associated with the period of performance as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) to be submitted with their offer. The Government intends to incorporate a corresponding FFP CLIN into the resulting purchase order to cover authorized travel expenses. In evaluating the reasonableness of the proposed travel pricing, the Government may reference per diem rates established by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of State.

9.0 Quality Control and Quality Assurance. In accordance with FAR part 46, and the respective enumerated clauses incorporated in this contract/order, the contactor is reminded that the government may conduct Quality Assurance actions, inspect the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan and records, and take remedial actions as necessary, at any time through the duration of this contract/order.