PWS_Reentry_Coordinator_20181012_(Final).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

NAVCONBRIG

Re-Entry Program Specialist

Naval Consolidated Brig, Chesapeake VA 13 September 2018

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

BACKGROUND

The Contractor shall provide a qualified person to implement and present a comprehensive multi-faceted Re-Entry Program at the Naval Consolidated Brig (Brig) Chesapeake located on NSA NW Annex, Chesapeake, VA in accordance with (IAW) all applicable laws regulations, standards, instructions and industry best practices. The Contractor shall perform requirements within this PWS with a focus on safety, security and customer service. The Brig is a Naval Level I adult correctional facility in which up to a maximum of 100 U.S. military prisoners of both sexes (primarily male), confined awaiting trial or confined to serve sentences imposed by military authority. Prisoners may include but are not limited to sex offenders, drug offenders (distributors/users), property offenders, long-term absentees, and military unique offenders. Duties involve direct contact with prisoners in order to successfully perform the job. The Contractor is encouraged and expected to use innovative approaches to efficiently and effectively accomplish requirements within this PWS. The contractor may leverage off and or mimic similar programs at Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston or Miramar.

All work performed by the Contractor shall conform to the latest edition of the following:

NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake SOP 310 (Standards of Conduct) and SOP 412 (Use of Force)

2.0 TASK (PRIMARY DUTIES)

2.1 RE-ENTRY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

2.1.1 The Contractor shall manage and deliver the Re-Entry Program (orientation, life skills, Re-Entry, pre-release) at the NAVCON Brig with direct supervisory responsibility of up to 100 prisoners, normally limited to 15 prisoners per class, performing various classroom and educational sessions. The responsibilities will include classroom instruction, individualized training and counseling, administration of adult basic education testing; transition planning; coordination of the program with brig staff (prisoner services, clinical, medical, operations, etc.), other NAVCONBRIG’s, other outside entities (e.g., Fleet and Family Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.) to ensure continuity of delivery. The program may change from time to time based on the needs of the confined populations. All modifications are disseminated as approved policy and must be accommodated into the local policy and practices.

2.2 ORIENTATION

2.2.1 Provides basic orientation training to the prisoner population upon initial entry into confinement. This can be accomplished by classroom instruction delivered by the specialist and/or coordination of other instructor SME’s or via prerecorded videos. Topics for orientation must include: purpose of correctional program; chain of command and organization; inspections; work and training opportunities; military courtesy and conduct; contraband; escape and attempted escape; interviews and requests; explanation of sentence and transfer requirements; Red Cross assistance; leave and telephone calls; clemency and parole opportunities; mail and visiting; custody classification and incentive levels; daily routine; fire and disaster plans; education opportunities; religious program and worship services; authorized purchases; function of various boards; medical and dental services; human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome information; rules and regulations; mental health and self-help programs; Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); military and motivational training; sexual assault, abuse, and misconduct (restricted and unrestricted reporting and victims' rights); and drug and alcohol awareness

2.3 LIFE SKILLS

2.3.1. The contractor shall provide educational instruction on the following topics: Resume writing; steps and requirements for obtaining employment; how to interview as a felon; managing stress for career transition; financial management to include credit, budgets and investments; small business development; federal bonding; Workforce Investment Act options; educational benefits, and veteran’s benefits overview.

2.4 RE-ENTRY

2.4.1. The contractor shall provide individual assistance to each prisoner in an effort to enable a prisoner to successfully transition into a productive law abiding citizen, this assistance shall include: basic needs assessment; employment assistance; housing information assistance/community transitional housing placement assistance; and Transition Goals, Plan, and Success (TGPS). The contractor shall support other departments in the delivery of healthcare assistance/referrals; post release community referrals; mental health assessment/counseling; stress management; vocational training; and educational assessment/services.

2.5 PRE-RELEASE

2.5.1. The final component of the Re-Entry program is pre-release which actually begins upon reception, continues throughout confinement, and culminates during the final month(s) prior to release. Pre-release is largely comprised of elements of the preceding duties. The contractor shall ensure that all requirements have been met and documented. Pre-Release includes: pre-separation counseling; TGPS; employment/training assistance; career coaching/assessment; individual transition plan (ITP); financial planning; instruction in resume preparation, cover letter, and job applications; employment skills/workplace etiquette and communication; setting goals; rebuilding relationships; job analysis techniques; job search techniques and preparation; job interview techniques; information on Federal, State, and local programs providing assistance; veterans benefits; disabled transition assistance program; and documentation of requirements (DD Form 2586 Verification of Military Experience and Training, DD Form 2648 Service Member Pre-Separation/Transition Counseling and Career Readiness Standards, and DD Form 2958 Service Members Individual Transition Plan Checklist).

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Non-Personal Services. The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, i.e., inherently Governmental functions. All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

3.2 Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The Contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

3.3 End of Course Evaluation / Certification. Contractor shall provide the evaluation / certification to NAVCONBRIG Point of Contact at the end of every course.

4.0 DELIVERABLES: All deliverables shall be delivered to the Primary, as identified below, or designated point of contact.

5.0 LESSONS LEARNED REPORT: The contractor shall provide a Lessons Learned Report within 45 days regarding any problems encountered and resolved. A Copy of the report shall be forwarded to the primary point of contact listed in paragraph 8.0.

6.0 PLACE AND HOURS OF PERFORMANCE. The contractor shall perform services at Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake, where they will be provided an office and classroom(s) as appropriate, in advance, by the CO /XO / TD. Our expectation is that the contractor complies with normal Government working hours is between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Government holidays and weekends with one-hour lunch break. The work scheduled may be interrupted due to weather, exercises, security, or actual real world alerts. In these cases, the work schedule will recommence as soon as possible after reopening of the facility/base. There will be no opportunity or requirement for travel, temporary duty or overtime.

7.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Newly hired staff must attend initial pre-service training, annual in-service training, must have a secret security clearance and capable of obtaining base access. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science(s) or equivalent experience in military corrections as a correctional counselor (Re-Entry, Crossroads, Orientation, Pre-Release or like programming) are required. Formal instructor or facilitator credentials are desired. Military or civilian certifications (ACA, AJA, NIC, PREA) are desired as well. The contractor shall comply with American Correctional Association Standards, Brig Standard Operating Procedures, NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake and applicable Navy Instructions in regard to ethics and fraternization. The brig will provide the contractor with CPR certification within 90 days of contract award.