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NETSAFA ITC Draft PWS

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work As of 27 JUL 2026

NETSAFA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) requires a task order to provide training and education to international students. The training will be provided at NETSAFA International Training Center (ITC) buildings located on NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field, FL. The objective of this requirement is to provide training support to our international partners. The required service provides training support to over 185 countries.

INTRO

The following paragraphs provide a description of work for the task order. The specific level of effort will be driven by the number of positions authorized under the task order and the amount of funding available on the task order. The contractor shall perform all services and provide all deliverables described both within this Performance Work Statement and elsewhere in the task order in a manner that is timely, accurate, and complete. The contractor shall work proactively to 1) address and correct any performance issues identified by the customer and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and 2) correct any errors in task order deliverables.

NETSAFA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER SUPPORT

GENERAL

The Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) supports international training in all warfare areas and at all levels of training for foreign countries participating in the Security Assistance Cooperation Education Training Program (SCETP) / Security Assistance Training Program (SATP). NETSAFA has international training sites located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida and Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. All the training sites are currently operational with computer training facilities, classrooms, established curricula, and equipment needed to teach courses.

NETSAFA requires a contractor to provide educational and training services, engineering and technical services, logistics, administration, management assistance, and consulting and facilitation services. The contractor will be required to periodically perform these services in various locations in the U.S. and may be required to perform these services in foreign countries. If support is needed in a foreign country, the contractor may be required to support foreign governments with formal and informal schools and courses, mobile training teams, and mobile education teams under the auspices of the Security Cooperation Education Training Program (SCETP) /Security Assistance Training Program (SATP). The training and other services required by this Performance Work Statement (PWS) are currently centered in four major areas: General Training Programs, Aviation Training Programs, Mobile Training Teams (MTT'S), and Mobile Education Teams (MET's). Additionally, support will be required to meet emerging requirements in support of the SCETP/SATP. Typical assignments within these areas are noted in the following sections. NETSAFA International Training Center is funded by multiple sources to include FMS, FMF, BPC, and IMET.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The expected place of performance is as follows:

Government Sites – 100%

The primary places of performance will be at the NETSAFA international training sites located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida and Naval Air station Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. The contractor may also be required to temporarily perform at various other locations in the United States for capstone courses and OCONUS for MTT requirements. All temporary assigned duty locations must be approved by the COR prior to execution.

*NOTE: The contractor may be required to temporarily perform outside of the United States. The contractor is responsible for ascertaining and complying with, for all countries where performance is required, the precise rules and regulations, limitations, documentation requirements, and restrictions that apply, including but not limited to applicable international agreements (i.e., Status of Forces Agreement, any supplements thereto, etc.) and cultural standards.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The resultant task order will consist of the following 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods and one 6-month option in accordance with FAR 52.217-8:

Base -- 1 March 2027 through 28 February 2028

OY1 -- 1 March 2028 through 28 February 2029

OY2 -- 1 March 2029 through 28 February 2030

OY3 – 1 March 2031 through 31 August 2031 (FAR 52.217-8)

NOTE: The duration of the base period will be 12 months from 1 March 2027 or the base period performance start date in the task order award, whichever is earlier. Each subsequent option period pursuant to FAR 52.217-9, if exercised, will be the 12-month period following the last day of the previous performance period, and 6-month option pursuant to FAR 52.217-8.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

For each of the major training categories listed above, the contractor shall provide the following services associated with international requirements of the United States and the foreign countries participating in the SCETP/SAT.

Educational and Training services

Training Implementation

Technical Services

Logistics Support

Management Assistance, Consulting and Facilitation Services

Training Liaison

Subject Matter Experts

Administration and Transportation Support Services, NETSAFA International Training Site Services

Various Training and Curriculum Development

Unique Services

The paragraphs below provide more information regarding each of these services.

EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SERVICES

The contractor shall perform requirements analyses and the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional systems and materials via interactive courseware, computer- based training (CBT), paper- based and electronic- based education and training curriculum development, "E"-electronic learning (“E” learning), advanced distributed learning (ADL), simulator instruction, web- based instruction, web page design, on-the- job-training (OJT) instruction, and normal classroom instruction.

REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS

The contractor shall provide front-end analyses of specific client country training needs, including problem identification; development of training support plans; surveys of existing programs; identifying anticipated program changes; recommendations and cost analyses; and any other analyses and documentation needed as the basis for instructional systems project management. The requirement analysis will also provide recommendations for more effectively achieving international training requirements. Additionally, the contractor shall provide support in addressing primary and supplementary training facility utilization, training equipment acquisition and support, and higher education requirements. This could include military staff colleges and graduate education programs, specialized government and contractor training, and other such training areas as the foreign country may request, including the interface with or establishment of U.S. Navy and other related training programs with regards to the international education and training areas to be supported.

CURRICULUM DESIGN

The contractor shall provide curriculum design based on the results of requirement analysis. The contractor may be required to prepare a Program of Instruction (POI) for classroom activities and learning objectives; academic media delivery systems; develop Interactive Courseware (ICW) or other electronic courseware material and recommend necessary equipment for operating an ICW/electronic learning center, ADL, "E"-learning, CBT, and other advanced instructional technologies curriculum; evaluate the entry behavior of international military students (IMS), determine learning sequences and structures; and develop any other design documentation needed for a customized instructional systems. All curriculum design must be reviewed and approved by NETSAFA ITC OIC/DOIC/COR.

CURRICULUM MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

The contractor shall provide materials based on the results of the design activities. These activities include the following: specifying instructional development plans; review and selection of materials, new material development as necessary; and validating material appropriateness. The contractor shall prepare and deliver selected international training and education management plans and schedules to determine compatibility with international surface ship, combat systems, aviation and other required program plans/schedules. Contractor is responsible for conducting curriculum review and maintenance at the end of each course to ensure course material is relevant. Provide courseware and curriculum development services required to meet NETSAFA ITC training program objectives. For all curriculum development efforts, the required format(s) shall conform to the guidance provided in NAVEDTRA M-142 series manuals. A copy of NAVEDTRA M-142 series will be provided upon request. Modify, maintain, and refresh training courseware and curriculum, as identified by the COR, to ensure training and education courses meet overall NETSAFA ITC training objectives. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a NETSAFA ITC Curriculum Management policy, processes and standard operating procedures. Contractor shall develop annual analysis of the state of the NETSAFA ITC Curriculum Management process and provide results and recommendations of short (12-24 month) and Long (3-5 year) term goals. Results will be provided via a power point type brief to stakeholders. All curriculum updates must be reviewed and approved by NETSAFA ITC OIC/DOIC/COR.

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

The contractor shall create materials to support both new and existing course presentations. The contractor must also evaluate the overall training plan and Program of Instruction (POI), conduct course related research, develop and produce presentation materials, and ensure all content provides appropriate subject matter coverage and aligns with the required level of detail for the students; entry qualifications.

International Military Student Training Materials (IMSTM) The contractor shall create, produce, or source existing classroom materials for delivery to IMS ensuring these resources are available for students continued professional use after completing the course. Deliverables may include view graphs; texts, study guides, handbooks, workbooks, ICW courseware, CBT courseware, ADL courseware, electronic media and related computer programs. The contractor shall utilize current USN standard software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office programs, in the performance of their deliverable material development and in the production of related documents. Additionally, the contractor shall be required to analyze current courseware and curriculum used by NETSAFA ITC, provide planning and analysis support to identify training and education gaps and select appropriate media types and delivery modalities to satisfy new training requirements and enhance existing training solutions to align with job performance, convert existing curriculum to appropriate U.S. Navy software application standards as requested by the COR.

COURSE PRESENTATION

The contractor shall select, prepare, and provide qualified professional instructors for course presentations. Qualifications will be defined by subject matter and course objectives.

Government-Furnished and Authorized Training Devices The Government authorizes the Contractor to use Government-furnished simulators, training devices, part-task trainers, ground-based training systems, and similarly associated instructional equipment necessary to support all phases of Naval Aviator and Naval Flight Officer training. These devices whose types, quantities, and configurations may vary or be updated throughout the period of performance, shall be used in accordance with applicable Navy instructions, CNATRA policies, local command procedures, and all requirements of this contract.

Note: Additional or replacement simulators, trainers, and ground-based systems may be furnished by the Government at any time to support evolving syllabus requirements, operational needs, or training system modernization.

TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT

The contractor shall provide support for the emerging development of computer systems and architectural networking to enhance operations, expertise in delivery methodology for transmission, and reception of data and design of systems.

The contractor shall provide support in system integration for a wide range of stand-alone systems (surface, air or subsurface) to enhance overall operations.

The contractor shall provide operations support for all education and training functions, associated simulation and training, and operational systems by specialists with appropriate expertise.

LOGISTICS SUPPORT

The contractor shall provide the following logistic support services in conjunction with NETSAFA ITC International Military Student Officers (IMSO):

Integrated Logistic Support

Logistic Support Analysis

Life Cycle Costing

Supply Support

Technical Data Support

Computer Resource Support

Logistics Engineering

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, CONSULTING, AND FACILITATION SERVICES

The contractor shall provide operational and organizational planning; support and assistance to the government; documentation verification; program management services; financial support and general administrative support.

TRAINING AND MANPOWER MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall provide training, technical, engineering and management support for the development of databases and training documents for training management systems. Support includes development and maintenance of required database systems including instructor requirements, manpower requirements, personnel assignments, training courses, training scheduling, and training facilities subsystems.

The contractor shall determine training program scope, strategy, and support planning for training development to identify and integrate training program management tasks to fulfill program needs.

The contractor shall furnish the program offices with the required data to support resource planning, data needs, established procedures, key milestones, and scheduling activities.

The contractor shall assist in determining training equipment, facilities, installation, logistics and personnel requirements, as well as developing budget estimates and program expansion justifications (includes foreign country site surveys).

ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT IN DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED SERVICES.

The contractor shall perform data collection, analysis, information management, and related services.

TRAINING LIAISON

The contractor shall provide the following training liaison support: student administration support, lodging/housing support and student welfare support services referenced in SECNAVINST 4950.4series (Joint Security Assistance Training - JSCET). The contractor shall perform such duties commensurate with NETSAFA's requirements in this area. These duties include:

Student welfare while students are undergoing preparatory and other training.

Review for adequacy of the rules, regulations and instructions governing international personnel undergoing training in the United States.

Report, via electronic means, the arrival, departure, and various status reports on international personnel for training at U.S. Navy training facilities and other locations, utilizing prescribed formats and periodicity.

Prepare correspondence to include international student reporting and detachment endorsements, amendments to Invitational Travel Orders, academic reports, academic and disciplinary letters of warning and probation, English Comprehension Language test results, temporary living allowance payments, and other correspondence, as needed by the COR.

Monitor and report incidents between the IMS and federal, state, local, and/or foreign government officials that impact the training process to OIC, DOIC, and COR.

Monitor and report student hospitalizations, accidents, emergency leave, absent without leave, morale or attitude problems, or other such significant events that have an impact on the program OIC, DOIC, and COR.

SPECIAL MISSION PERSONNEL

The contractor shall provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the areas of educational and training support listed below.

Aircraft Flight

Aircraft and Shipboard Maintenance

Aircraft and Shipboard Safety

Aviation Water Survival Training

Special Operations Physical Fitness / Water Survival

Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education enterprise areas, as well as Professional Military Educational training sites, and other courses delivered at NETSAFA ITC or other sites

Leadership

Anti-Terrorism/Anti-Piracy

English

Mathematics

Electricity and Electronics

Mechanics

Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Underwater disposal

Special Operations Physical Fitness/Water Survival

All SMEs shall meet the Personnel Qualifications found in Section XXX below.

ADMINISTRATION AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT SERVICES

The contractor shall provide administrative and transportation support services in conjunction with services to IMS, foreign liaison offices for student oversight, and official foreign visitors.

Course-related Travel Support Services The contractor shall coordinate all travel arrangements (e.g. booking airline tickets and hotels, scheduling ground transportation and tours, etc.) for all course-related travel, inside and outside of the Pensacola, FL area.

Transportation Support Services The contractor shall be responsible for executing all airport pick-ups/drop-offs, transportation for local indoctrination area events, occasional Field Study Program (FSP) trips, as well as all other course-related and student welfare activities requiring IMS transportation to include medicine, dental, emergency room, after-hour appointments and other student support requirements as requested by the COR.. Transportation support will be required Sunday to Saturday as needed. If overtime is required, prior authorization is required as outlined in section XXX.

The contractor shall ensure the availability of an appropriate number of driver(s) possessing a valid Class “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a “P” endorsement, as determined by number of IMS in training. No less than one driver shall possess a valid Class “B” CDL. The contractor will ensure backup driver (if needed) meets the above listed CDL requirements.

NETSAFA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING SITE SERVICES

The contractor shall perform management, operational, and administrative functions supporting the training efforts for NETSAFA ITC aboard NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field sites. NETSAFA ITC is divided into three (3) training divisions: The Aviation Training Division (ATD), the Technical and Specialized Training Division (TST), and the Fundamental Skills Training Division (FST). The following is a further breakdown of each department with the curricula taught and a historical planning figure of the maximum number of students per class that the contractor must support. NETSAFA ITC provides a course calendar for the below listed courses for informational purposes. However, the availability of the courses is subject to change. Course offerings are contingent on factors such as enrollment numbers and funding availability. The COR will provide course cancellation in a timely notification. The cancellation of any NETSAFA ITC course is solely at the discretion of the Commanding Officer of NETSAFA. No other personnel or entity has the authority to terminate a scheduled course. Any decisions regarding cancellations will be communicated through official channels.

AVIATION TRAINING DIVISION (ATD) composed of the following courses:

International Basic Aviation Preparatory Training/NIFE Navy Introductory Flight Evaluation Prep (P119311) NAS Pensacola This course prepares international officers as Pilots and Weapons Systems Operators for successful completion of U.S. Naval Aviation training. This curriculum consists of six primary areas of instruction: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Engines, Navigation, Flight Rules and Regulations, Meteorology, and Physical Fitness/Survival Swim/CPR/First Aid. The course duration is 21 weeks in length, of which 9 weeks of Set instruction is provided by the government (including afternoon physical fitness training). There are approximately 5 classes per year with up to 10 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

Undergraduate Pilot Systems Preparatory Training - P119061 NAS Pensacola The course provides Training Aircraft Systems Prep Training to RSAF Cadets following Initial Flight Screening (IFS). The course includes instruction on Training Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Communication, Navigation, Aviation Physiology, Emergencies Procedures, Computer Aided Instruction, and Training Aircraft Simulator Practice. The course duration is 4 weeks in length. There are approximately 5 classes per year to support a maximum of 25 – 30 international student officers to 1 instructor annually. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

RSAF Undergraduate Pilot Basic Aviation Preparatory Training - P119325 NAS Pensacola This course provides Basic Aviation Preparatory Training to RSAF undergraduate flight students prior to attending Initial Flight Screening (IFS). The course duration is 8 weeks (3 weeks of FST and 5 weeks of Basic Aviation Prep) in length. There are approximately 5 classes per year to support a total of 12 students to 1 instructor. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

Primary Flight Preparatory Training - P112021 NAS Whiting Field This course is designed to qualify graduates for follow-on advanced flight training and to prepare them for their future military responsibilities as military officers. NETSAFA ITC provides additional aviation instruction in the following areas: Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics, Preflight, Emergency Procedures, Course Rules, Cockpit Training/Trainers, IFR Procedures, Instrument Navigation, Meteorology, Flight Planning, FMS Practice, Flying Fundaments, Operating Procedures, Contact Flight Procedures, Basic Instruments, and Radio Instruments. The course will be 8 weeks of inconsecutive training to support a total of up to 12 students to 1 instructor.

Advance Helicopter Preparatory Training - P113059 NAS Whiting Field This course is designed to teach the skills necessary for flying rotary-wing aircraft and to qualify student naval and military aviators and select International Military Students (IMS) for rotary-wing designation and a standard instrument rating. NETSAFA ITC provides additional aviation instruction in the following areas: Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics, Preflight, Emergency Procedures, Course Rules, Cockpit Training/Trainers, IFR Procedures, Instrument Navigation, Meteorology, Flight Planning, FMS Practice, Flying Fundamentals, Operating Procedures, Contact Flight Procedures, Basic Instruments, and Radio Instruments. The course will be 5 weeks of inconsecutive training to support a total of up to 12 students to 1 instructor.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS TRAINING DIVISION (FST) is composed of the following courses:

Fundamental Skills Training Phase I - P179610 NAS Pensacola This course provides students with fundamental academic skills and practical knowledge in the following areas: Learning Skills, Vocabulary, Reading and Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Interpretation of Graphics, Learning to Use Manual, Physical Science, Job Skill Orientation, and Life Fitness. The intent of this fundamental skills training package is to provide students with entry-level ability in science, math, and technical comprehension. The course duration is an estimated 16 weeks in length. There are approximately 9 classes per year with a maximum of 12 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

Fundamental Skills Training Phase II (Electricity and Electronics) - P179612 NAS Pensacola This course prepares students for the electricity or electronics military career fields. The curriculum includes basic principles of electricity and electronics safety, and testing equipment. The course duration is 8 weeks in length. There are approximately 9 classes per year with a maximum of 12 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

Fundamental Skills Training Phase II (Mechanics) - P179613 NAS Pensacola This course prepares students to enter any number of mechanical military career fields. The curriculum includes mechanical, fluid, and electrical power systems, aircraft power plants, aerodynamics, support equipment, tools and their uses, and safety. The course duration is 8 weeks in length. There are approximately 9 classes per year with a maximum of 12 students to 1 instructor per class.

Fundamental Skills Training Phase II (Sensor Operator) - P179621 NAS Pensacola This course provides students with academic skills and practical knowledge of fundamental math and science associated with the Sensor Operator position in the MH-60R and other related systems. The course duration is 8 weeks in length. This course is an AdHoc requirement handled on a case-by-case basis with a maximum of 12 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

Fundamental Skills Training Phase II (Sensor Operator “A”) - P117056 NAS Pensacola This course provides students with the academic skills and knowledge to perform as a Naval Aircrew men (Tactical Helicopter) conducting various tactical missions and introduces the student to detect, analyze, classify, and track sub-surface, surface, and air contacts; perform Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR), sonobuoy, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Electro-Optical (EO)/Infrared (IR), Invers Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) and LINK-16 operations; coordinate tactical communications relay; conduct weapons delivery in support of tactical missions. The course also involves physical fitness training and survival swim skills. This course is an AdHoc requirement handled on a case-by-case basis with a maximum of 10 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING DIVISION (TST) is composed of the following courses

International Anti-Terrorism/Piracy (IATP) Capstone Course - P173002 NAS Pensacola This course provides international military officers and international civilian government officials (O3-O7 military or civilian equivalent) with an overview of the latest developments in anti-terrorism/piracy actions being taken by governments, militaries and the private sector to defend against potential terrorist and pirate attacks and how to create a plan to meet those threats. This course requires CONUS travel to various IATP sites of interest. The course duration is 5 weeks in length. There are approximately 3 classes offered per year with a maximum of 20 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

International Officer Leadership and Ethics (IOL&E) Capstone Course – P179683 NAS Pensacola This course provides leadership and ethics education and training for international senior-level military officers (O-4 to O-8) and international civilian government. This course requires CONUS travel to various IOL&E sites of interest. The course duration is 3 weeks in length. There are approximately 2 classes offered per year with a maximum of 20 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPT&E) Capstone Course – P179204 NAS Pensacola This course provides senior-level military and civilian MPT&E professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in their positions to develop implement, execute, and manage innovative MPT&E solutions for the future. This course requires CONUS travel to various MPT&E sites of interest. Course duration is 5 weeks in length. There are approximately 3 classes offered per year with a maximum of 20 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

International Professional Advance Leadership (IPAL) Capstone Course – P171039 NAS Pensacola This course provides leadership education and training for international military personnel from E-5 to O-3 of all military services. This course requires CONUS travel to various IPAL sites of interest. Course duration is 5 weeks in length. There are approximately 2 classes offered per year with a maximum of 20 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

NETSAFA ITC Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Screening – P124084 NAS Pensacola

HIGH RISK COURSE

This course prepares students to perform demanding physical training and aquatic skills that will minimize failure within the SEAL accession pipeline. The course duration is approximately 8.6 weeks in length with up to 8 hours of classroom instruction. HRT instructor will ensure students are medical cleared prior to commencing training. Two qualified high-risk training (HRT) instructors will facilitate swim/physical training 3 hours per day (Monday – Friday) in accordance with the applicable Department of Navy instructions. There are approximately 4 classes per year to support a total of up to 10 students to 2 instructors per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum and shall coincide with the Follow-on training (FOT).

NETSAFA ITC Explosive Ordnance Disposal Preparatory Course – P122079 NAS Pensacola This course provides instruction in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) concepts, math, science, study, learning, and vocabulary skills. Additionally, the program offers students the opportunity to participate in physical conditioning that is also necessary for EOD School. The course duration is approximately 4 weeks in length with 3 hours of classroom instruction per day (Monday – Friday). The instructor overseeing high-risk training ensures that students engage in physical exercises independently. There are approximately 4 classes per year to support a total of up to 14 students to 1 instructor per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum and shall coincide with the Follow-on training (FOT).

NETSAFA ITC Swim Preparatory Training – PDET016 NAS Pensacola

HIGH RISK COURSE

Provides students with physical training and is designed to build the students' overall body strength in order to meet the physical demands found in this field. This course is mandatory for all students prior to being considered for training at CENEODDIVE. The course duration is approximately 6 weeks in length with up to 5 hours of classroom instruction. HRT instructor will ensure students are medical cleared prior to commencing training. Two qualified high-risk training (HRT) instructors will facilitate swim/physical training 3 hours per day (Monday – Friday) in accordance with the applicable Department of Navy instructions. This course is an AdHoc requirement handled on a case by case basis as needed to support a total of up to 10 students to 2 instructors per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

NETSAFA ITC Dive Preparatory Training and Screening – PREPDIV NAS Pensacola

HIGH RISK COURSE

This course provides students with the opportunity to meet the necessary physical standards or be able to physically qualify for entrance into the one of three US Navy Dive Courses: Joint Officer Dive, Second Class Dive Course, or First-Class Dive Course. The physical training is designed to build the students overall body strength to meet the rigors of the many demanding qualities found to be needed in the U.S. Navy Dive pipeline. Course duration is approximately 6 weeks in length with up to 5 hours of classroom instruction. HRT instructor will ensure students are medical cleared prior to commencing training. Two qualified high-risk training (HRT) instructors will facilitate swim/physical training 3 hours per day (Monday – Friday) in accordance with the applicable Department of Navy instructions. There are approximately 5 classes per year to support a total of up to 10 students to 2 instructors per class. The contractor shall instruct this course in accordance with the established curriculum.

VARIOUS TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Newly identified government directed training and curriculum development requirements may surface throughout the performance period of this task order. The contractor shall be flexible and respond to these variable requirements and provide personnel and other resources necessary to meet the needs. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) training requests are generated by NETSAFA and submitted to the contractor for pricing. ROMs should be priced and returned to the COR within 48 hours of receipt. Completed priced ROMs should include all detailed labor categories, hours, dollars, other direct costs, travel, and fees contractor requires to complete the requested training. ROMs are non-binding and do not authorize the commencement of training. The contractor must not begin work without a formal contract modification allocating the required funding, or a written Authorization to Proceed (ATP) issued explicitly by the Contracting Officer (KO).

UNIQUE SERVICES

The contractor shall provide administrative support to the Country Liaison Officers (CLOs) and Training Liaison Teams (TLTs). The contractor shall ensure all personnel exhibit professional conduct and maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity when communicating and interfacing with the CLO/TLT office. The contractor shall route a request to the COR for approval of all Other Direct Costs (ODC) expenses.

CLO is defined as Active-Duty Military Personnel from foreign nations who assist the United States Military Personnel with the administrative details for International Military Students (IMS) from the CLO’s country.

TLT is defined as Military Personnel from the CLO’s country or contractors who serve as staff members for the CLO and assist in administrative services from the CLO’s country.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS, FIELDS OF EXPERTISE, POSITION DESCRIPTIONS, AND INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION(S).

This section contains the minimum personnel qualifications, the levels of expertise, and instructor certifications needed for projected requirements for the labor categories related to this PWS. The contractor shall not grant contractor employees access to NETSAFA data or facilities without prior vetting and explicit approval from the COR.

PROJECT MANAGER (NTE 1 FTE 1920 hours Annually)

Shall possess a master’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering or other closely related field AND 8 years of experience managing military or industrial training systems; OR a bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering, or other closely related field AND 12 years of combined experience in government and/or industry project management.

Duties: Organize and manage onsite contractors located at both NETSAFA ITC NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field assigned to task order, involving multiple training divisions. Meet with NETSAFA ITC OIC, DOIC, COR, and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. Ensure compliance with program task schedules and costs. Responsible for providing and maintaining multiple, complex, interrelated funding activities. Produces tracker with status of ongoing and upcoming training. Responsible for coordinating requests for restricted country students. Provide administrative and logistical support as needed for this task order. The contractor shall identify a backup to absorb the above listed duties in the absence of the PM.

CURRICULUM MANAGER (NTE 1 FTE 1920 hours Annually)

Shall possess a master’s degree in education or other closely related field AND 3 years of experience in curriculum development OR a bachelor’s degree in education or other closely related field AND 5 years of experience in curriculum development

Duties: Manages the design and development of training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials. Oversees skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. Responsible for consulting with instructors to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum. Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks. Also provides outlines, syllabuses, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs. Participates in the selection of software or collaboration tools used for training. Shall provide the government with a monthly report of curriculum requiring updates. Establishes metrics used to evaluate training effectiveness and analyzes outcomes to determine ROI and recommend changes of courses to OIC, DOIC, and COR. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

NETSAFA ITC AVIATION TRAINING DIVISION (ATD) LEAD (NTE 1 FTE 1920 hours Annually)

Shall possess a master’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering or closely related field AND 8 years of experience managing military training and education programs; OR a bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering, or closely related field in addition to 12 years of combined experience managing military training and education programs. This position shall be filled with an experienced aviator (pilot or flight officer).

Duties: Shall oversee the Aviation Division at NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field and provide direction to the Aviation Instructors. Will instruct Pilot/NFO/WSO courses as needed. Will monitor and provide support to students during swim and physical fitness training. Produce course schedules weekly/monthly and forward to the NETSAFA ITC OIC/DOIC/COR. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS TRAINING DIVISION (FST) LEAD (NTE 1 FTE 1920 hours Annually)

Shall have a master’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering or other closely related field AND 8 years of experience managing training and education programs; OR a bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering or other closely related field AND 12 years of combined experience managing training and education programs.

Duties: Shall oversee the Fundamental Skills Training (FST) Division and provide direction to the FST Instructors. Will instruct FST courses as needed. Produce course schedules weekly/monthly and forward to the NETSAFA ITC OIC/DOIC/COR. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING DIVISION (TST) LEAD (NTE 1 FTE 1920 hours Annually)

Shall possess a master’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering, or other closely related field AND 8 years of experience managing military training and education programs; OR a bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Education, Engineering, or other closely related field AND 12 years of combined experience managing military training and education programs.

Duties: Shall oversee the Technical and Specialized Training (TST) Division and provide direction to the TST Instructors. Will instruct TST courses as needed. Will be required to travel escorting international students to various sites within the U.S. Produce course schedules weekly/monthly and forward to the NETSAFA ITC OIC/DOIC/COR. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

NETSAFA ITC PILOT INSTRUCTOR – NAS Whiting Field (NTE 3 FTE 5760 hours Annually)

Shall possess a bachelor’s degree AND 12 years of experience in the field. Pilot Instructors shall have a minimum of 1000 flight hours, 400 hours flight experience, 250 pilots in command hours, and at least 75 hours night flying. Further, the instructors shall have served on active duty in U.S. Armed Forces as a designated military pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft commander. Have experience in TACAN, VOR/DME, and global position system (GPS) navigation and approaches, and knowledge of DOW rules and regulations or instructed in like military courses. Prior training should include completion of Instructor Under Training (IUT), Military Instructor Training Courses, Flight Instructor Training Course (FITC), Fixed Wing (T-34/T- 6) and Rotary Wing (TH-73) Aircraft Systems, Cockpit orientation Flight Procedures Trainers, Flight Simulation training, Basic Instrument (BI) for fixed and rotary wing, Radio Instrument (RI) for fixed and rotary wing, Airways Navigation (AIRNAV) Flight Procedures for fixed and rotary wing, Helicopter Tactical (HTAC) procedures, and Aircrew Coordination Training (ACT).

Duties: Shall provide pilot instruction to international students at NAS Whiting Field utilizing existing NETSAFA ITC curriculum. Will coordinate with other activities on base and serve as a simulator instructor on the T-6B/TH-73 simulators. Review, maintain, and submit curriculum updates at the end of each course. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

NETSAFA ITC NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICER (NFO)/WEAPON SYSTEMS OFFICER (WSO) INSTRUCTOR - NAS Pensacola (NTE 2 FTE 3840 hours Annually)

Shall have a bachelor’s degree AND 12 years of experience in the field and shall have a minimum of: 1,000 total flight hours, 200 mission commander hours, and at least 75 hours night flying experience. Further, the instructors must have served on active duty in U.S. Armed Forces as a designated military aviator, flight instructor, and aircraft commander. Prior training should include completion of Instructor Under Training (IUT), Military Instructor Training Courses, Flight Instructor Training Course (FITC), and Aircrew Coordination Training (ACT). Additionally, NFO instructors should have recent experience in conducting the following phases of NFO training:

Primary academics, familiarization and instrument flight training.

Intermediate academics, air and visual navigation, formation flying including orientation cockpit trainers and instrument navigation simulator training.

Advanced Flight phase academics/flight support, preflight orientation cockpit simulators, air-to-air and air-to-ground. At least one of the pilots or NFO/WSO instructors shall serve as a Basic Aviation Preparatory Instructor and have current U.S. Navy Aviation Pre-Flight Indoctrination (API) and flight training curriculum background. At least one of the pilots/NFO/WSO instructors must be able to serve as an aeronautical engineering instructor and have experience in teaching meteorology, engines, aircraft flight systems, and airframes. At least two of the pilots or NFO/WSO instructors must be qualified pilots (fixed or rotary wing) with experience or training in a military or commercial airlines training environment and FAA-qualified to instruct and certify in-flight civilian private pilot training under visual flight rules (VFR) and FAA-qualified to instruct and certify civilian private pilot visual flight rules (VFR) ground school training.

Duties: Shall provide NFO/WSO instruction to international students at NAS Pensacola utilizing existing NETSAFA ITC curriculum. Review and submit curriculum updates at the end of each course. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

WATER SURVIVAL/PHYSICAL FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAS Pensacola (NTE 2.5 FTE 4800 hours Annually)

Shall have 8 years of experience in water survival AND physical fitness-related areas or as an instructor.

Instructors must be in exceptional physical and mental condition to accomplish and evaluate water survival and physical standards. As such, instructors must meet physical and psychological screening requirements resulting in designation as a High- Risk Training Instructor. Specifically, instructors shall meet the following conditions per NETCINST 1500.13 series:

Must successfully pass a medical screening conducted by a civilian medical doctor or credentialed Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Results of screening must be documented and indicate that the instructor is physically capable of working to the desired standards associated with the duty assignment. The medical screening shall be renewed every three years.

Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation provided by a qualified practitioner. The evaluation must utilize an approved screening method to include commercially available options (such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory). The method employed must be indicated in the evaluation.

Must consent and be able to successfully pass a drug screening upon request. The Government reserves the right upon reason of belief to request a new urinalysis screening on instructor(s) to determine "fitness for duty." All urinalyses shall be provided by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Contractors shall prepare a letter (on company letterhead) reporting successful completion of the required screenings. The letter should include the date of completion, the name of the screener (including mailing address, telephone number, and email address), and a brief statement regarding the results (i.e., the requested screening and interview have been completed; information does/does not indicate that there are potentially disqualifying factors in the instructor's medical history; the candidate is/is not suitable for high-risk instructor duty). This letter shall be filed in the task order instructor's training jacket and retained at the learning site to denote screening and interview have been completed and the individual is found suitable.

Furthermore, instructors shall possess the following qualifications and maintain currency, where appropriate:

Naval Aviation Water Survival Instructor's Course (B-9E-0101) or Navy Basic swimming and Water Survival Instructors Course (BSWSIC) (A-012-1014) or equivalent instructional qualification course.

U.S. Navy Lifeguard Course (B-300-6010) or equivalent instructional qualification course.

American Red Cross CPR Course.

Duties: Shall provide swim and physical fitness instruction to international students at NAS Pensacola utilizing existing NETSAFA ITC curriculum. Review and submit curriculum updates at the end of each course. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTRUCTORS NAS Pensacola (NTE 2 FTE 3840 hours Annually)

Shall possess a bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, technical, education, management, or closely related field, possess the Myers-Brigg type indicator (MBTI) certification, prefer legal experience (but not required), AND 6 years of experience in military training positions that require the application of technical knowledge in the following fields of expertise:

· Explosive Ordinance Disposal and underwater disposal

· Anti-terrorism

· Leadership skills and strategic planning

· Manpower and personnel planning

Duties: Shall provide instruction to international students at NAS Pensacola utilizing existing NETSAFA ITC curriculum. Review and submit curriculum updates at the end of each course. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS TRAINING INSTRUCTORS NAS Pensacola (NTE 3 FTE 5760 hours Annually)

Shall possess a bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, technical, education, management, or closely related field AND 6 years of experience in military training positions that require the application of technical knowledge in the following fields of expertise:

· Shipboard Antisubmarine Systems

· Aircraft Antisubmarine Systems

· Shipboard Engineering Systems

· Shipboard Combat Systems

· Aircraft Avionics Systems

· Aircraft Flight Systems

· Aircraft Engines Systems

· Mechanics

· Electricity and Electronics

· Mathematics

· Physical Science

· English and Reading Concepts

· Explosive Ordinance Disposal and underwater disposal

· Anti-terrorism

· Leadership skills and strategic planning

· Manpower and personnel planning

Duties: Shall provide instruction to international students at NAS Pensacola utilizing existing NETSAFA ITC curriculum. Review and submit curriculum updates at the end of each course. Provide administrative support as needed for this task order.

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT WORKER NAS Pensacola (NTE 2 FTE 3840 hours Annually)

Shall possess 5 years of experience in administrative support functions, training and/or personnel administration; must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and in general perform administrative office support functions (including duties of travel clerk) and other clerical support procedures as outlined by the government and the contractor.

Duties: Shall plan, organize, schedule, and produce daily office activities in support of NETSAFA ITC. Will produce various NETSAFA ITC reports, instructors testing material, and other required documents. Provide miscellaneous administrative support as needed for this task order.

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST NAS Pensacola (NTE 1 FTE 1920 hours Annually)

Shall possess a Associate’s degree AND 8 years of related professional experience as demonstrated by positions held in the field of logistics in military trained position; OR 10 years of military trained experience in logistics, if a bachelor’s degree is not held.

Duties: Shall provide managerial instructional services necessary to…