EXU-1_O'Gara_Training_Service_-_SOW-Rev1.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

For

Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1) Defensive & Evasive Driver and Firearm Course

1 July 2019

1. SUMMARY: This Statement of Work (SOW) defines a training event to be presented to Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) EOD personnel for the purpose of training them with Defensive & Evasive Driver Course. These techniques will be used by Warfighters for support of tactical and operational requirements.

2. BACKGROUND: NSWC IHEODTD requires for their Pre-Deployment training a Defensive & Evasive Driver and Firearms training consisting of a 4-day, 24-hour intensive techniques course to prepare Warfighters for tactical and operational requirements. This course shall provide classroom instruction and practical exercises.

3. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide course curriculum and instruction for 9 students for a Defensive & Evasive Driver and Firearms Course specifically designed to train EOD operators and Support personnel assigned to support Naval Special Operations Forces (NAVSOF). The training course shall be focused on curriculum, operational training and practical exercises to better prepare EOD personnel to adapt tactics and techniques in support of NAVSOF.

The Contractor is required to provide all necessary equipment, vehicles, materials, training sites and ranges to support this course of instruction. US Navy EOD personnel will provide all personal and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to perform practical drills. The Government will provide all necessary transportation for the students to and from training locations.

4. REQUIREMENTS: The training curriculum shall be designed to support a 4-day course of instruction with a minimum of 8 hours and maximum of 10 hours of instruction per training day within a 60-mile radius of Indian Head, MD for 9 participants. Training must be conducted during 9-12 December 2019 timeframe when EOD personnel are available for training. An Option for a second training to be scheduled at a later date will also be required. The Contractor must provide both classroom and practical training at the contractor provided training site that provides a focus in the following areas:

· Defensive & Evasive Driver and Firearms Course This course shall allow participants the opportunity to use both skill sets to enhance their productivity in a tactical environment.

The Contractor shall provide course instruction to address the following:

4.1 Driving Emergency Response Drills. Participants will engage in lecture and practical application as part of Vehicle Dynamics I, II and III. Drills conducted include, straight line braking (ABS on/off), off the road recoveries, skid pad (over/under-steer), threshold and progressive braking techniques in turns and straight aways, backing drills looking over the shoulder and using mirrors, and coordinated “Y” turns. Slalom Driving: Cones are set up at various intervals, participants will negotiate a slalom course to gain understanding on controlling vehicle weight transfer to safely and efficiently maneuver.

4.2 Restrictive Visibility Driving. Participants will conduct night time or low light driving training events with lights on and off using SUVs.

4.3 Confined Space/Congested Traffic Urban Driving. During this portion of training, student will use vehicles from our consumable fleet. Instructors and role players drive other consumable vehicles to simulate traffic. Participants will be given instruction on close proximity driving and maintaining convoy integrity. Scenarios are given for students to drive without contact with other vehicles for regular movement as well as making contact with vehicles when the situation dictates doing so without compromising the vehicle operational performance due to self-inflicted damage.

4.4 Instinctive Response Drill. Using SUVs, participants will be put through the paces with various training techniques designed to challenge the participant’s immediate reaction to unexpected events. Participants will be trained to take appropriate action without further exasperating the situation with faulty driving techniques.

4.5 Weapons portion will include M9 and M4 weapon systems marksmanship drills and competence. Tactical use of cover and barricades (high & low, use of vehicles), Shooting from stationary vehicle, open door left/right. Shooting from vehicle front windshield, back window from various positions.

The Contractor shall provide practical drills Situational Training Exercises (STX). Lecture and practical application will be conducted combining all the methods and techniques learned and the participants will be given a chance to use the various methods and techniques based on mock attack scenarios using SUVs/FAVs.

5. EVALUATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

The Contractor shall provide course evaluation forms that allow participants to comment on the primary blocks of instruction and make recommendations for improvement. The

Contractor shall provide a summary of the information contained on the individual evaluation forms.

The Contractor shall deliver participant certificates upon completion of the course that state at a minimum the name and rank of each participant, hours of instruction, and course title. Class on 9-12 December 2019.

6. PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

The Contractor shall have a curriculum ready to deliver training for the anticipated dates as follows:

(1st Course) 9-12 December 2019

(2nd Course) Summer 2020

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL:

No Government Furnished materials are required for this effort.

8. USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITY:

No Government Facility will be used for this training effort.

9. SECURITY:

The Contractor will ensure that all instructors have the appropriate security clearance and are subject matter experts with vast experience Defensive & Evasive Driving.