Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

Special Warfare Candidate Developer (SWCD) 21 April 2021

For the 103rd Rescue Squadron

106th Rescue Wing Contracting 150 Old Riverhead Road Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

Special Warfare Candidate Developer

Background:

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirement for professionally and technically experienced personnel, with service in the Special Warfare (SW) career fields, to provide the candidates with career field knowledge and guidance on: nutrition, strength/conditioning, mental resiliency, and a targeted fitness plan. The SWCD’s mission is to educate, train, and facilitate recruitment of the highest quality men and women from the diverse population of our country to fill the Air Force’s requirements.

Scope of Work:

1.1 The scope of this requirement is to provide recruiting and training support to the 103rd Rescue Squadron (103RQS) that will train and liaise with 9T500 (Basic Special Warfare Enlisted Airman) assigned to the 103RQS. Additionally, the contractor shall contact and hold tryouts for civilians interested in joining the 103RQS. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, quality control and contract management services necessary to provide 103RQS with functional training support as outlined in this PWS.

1.2 Deliver professionally and technically experienced SW personnel to inspire SW candidates through mentorship and a structured development process. Contracted personnel will provide Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) insight and job knowledge to better inform the candidates on their Air Force career choice. Contractor will provide coaching on nutrition, strength/conditioning training, and mental resiliency as well as set and monitor targeted fitness goals/expectations for the candidates.

The candidate development program is aimed to both enhance first-contact with accessions as well as mentally/physically prepare individual candidates for the enduring demands of the SW initial skills training.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP). The Period of Performance shall be six (6) months starting on or about 01 June 2021.

1.4 Place of Performance. 103rd Rescue Squadron, Francis S. Gabreski ANG, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.

1.4.1 Operating Hours. The SWCD is expected to complete 40 hours weekly. Workdays and hours for this position will be completed at the discretion of the COR and SWCD due to accommodating candidates’ availability; except on Federal holidays. Candidates are typically available after normal working hours and weekends which is when most of communications and physical fitness assessments are anticipated to occur.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays. The following are recognized US holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

New Year’s Day: January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day: July 4th Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day: November 11th Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.4.2.1 The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Accomplishment of the duties contained in this PWS requires work at unit location defined in section 1.4.

1.4.3 Telework. Telework is authorized

1.4.4 Unscheduled Gate / Base Closures. Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Forces may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.1 Contractor shall not report to work on those days the Government or installation is closed due to inclement weather, national emergencies, or other events requiring installation closure. During periods of closure, the Contractor shall work with the Government to determine payment terms; any payments will be subject to COR approval for official AF or base-level Family Days, or holidays granted by Executive Order, the Government is not liable for the Contractor’s costs incurred for work at the locale affected by the shutdown. In all cases (including normal workdays), when Government personnel are not available in the building/location of work to oversee Contractor activities, Contractor personnel shall leave the premises but are allowed to work at the local Contractor’s office. Costs incurred for work will not be reimbursed, unless the option for alternate work locations is coordinated with the COR and approved by the KO prior to performing the work.

1.4.5 Performance of Services during Crisis or Emergency Conditions. IAW DoDI 1100.22, DFARS 237.76 “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services” and aforementioned Air Force implementation, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting

Officer, it is determined that services as identified in this PWS are mission essential for performance during a crisis.

1.4.5.1 In the event of an unforeseen natural or military crisis, i.e., hurricane, pandemic, etc., the Contractor’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the candidates in the same manner Contractor’s employees would be safeguarded. At a minimum, the Contractor will take reasonable actions to safeguard the candidates.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Air Force Privacy Act Program. Contractor personnel may be exposed to data subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Contractor shall ensure all its personnel assigned to perform work under this PWS take appropriate action to prevent disclosure of this information and follow the guidance provided in AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, 12 January 2015.

1.5.2 Air Force Messaging. Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-152, User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems, 1 June 2012 Chapter 2, Information Systems and End User Devices (entire section) Section 6.2, Air Force Messaging, (entire section) Section 6.4, Electronic Message Format, (entire section)

1.5.3 Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS.

The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non- recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit (TE) 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.5.4 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) and spot inspections. Refer to QASP.

1.6 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy.

Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The contractor shall:

a. Comply with the Computer Security Act of 1987 and all DoD and Air Force requirements for access to sensitive, but unclassified information and classified systems.

b. Provide properly cleared personnel, providing security briefings, and ensuring compliance by its employees with the Government or Contractor security regulations.

c. Comply with all administrative and security requirements to obtain a Common

Access Card (CAC).

d. Obtain Non-secure Internet Protocol Routing Network (NIPRNet) user accounts, as required by the COR.

e. Return of ALL badges (controlled/restricted area, local access, building, etc.) to include CAC (if necessary) and any other government property upon contract completion or when contract personnel no longer requires access to the installation (e.g. quits or the contract is terminated).

f. Coordinate with the site Point of Contact (POC) or sponsoring organization on all security issues and to gain access to the base and all areas necessary to execute this project.

g. Submit a Visit Request via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to the

Chief, Information Protection and/or Security Manager SMO no later than two weeks prior to contract commencement, to allow for DISS crosscheck of all contractor personnel being granted access to any work location. New visit request will be submitted each time there is a change of personnel (additions/deletions) and at each contract renewal. The contractor is responsible for furnishing, possessing and maintaining National Agency Check with Inquiry (T1) background checks.

h. Comply with established security procedures for entering an installation and its facilities, including special security procedures for entry to restricted or controlled areas. The government reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual at any work location.

i. Protect DoD information technology resources (e.g. installations, personnel, equipment, electronic media, documents, etc.) from damage, loss, theft or unauthorized physical access. The contractor shall ensure physical security is in accordance with DoDD 5200.28.

j. The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation.

All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times.

1.6.1 COMSEC/ IT Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures.

The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.6.2 Use of Government Information Systems. Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right.

Users are the foundation of the DoD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the Air Force’s and Air National Guard’s Enterprise Information (EI). Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training IAW AFPD 33-

2.

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.6.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised..

1.6.4 CAC Requirements. In accordance with Department of Defense Manual (DoDM)

1000.13-M-V1, DoD Identification (ID) Cards, January 23, 2014, initial issuance of a CAC requires, at a minimum, the completion of an Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check with favorable results and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (or investigation approved in Federal Investigative Standards) to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD (I)) approved investigative service provider. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria: (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DoD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-2, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, August 2013, and DoD Manual 5200.02, Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP), April 3, 2017, and (d) verification of a claimed identity.

Sponsorship and enrollment information about each applicant must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either the Real-Time Automated Personnel ID System (RAPIDS) using the DD Form 1172-2, or the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.6.5 HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The contractor shall ensure that all contractor and subcontractor personnel whose duties require CAC card issuance obtain them, and shall process all CAC card applications. The contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form TBD, at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward it to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP.

Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the investigative service provider has received the request, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the background investigation (BI) will be initiated. The contractor shall ensure immediate compliance with all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system.

The contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from two to six weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

1.6.5.1 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): The contractor shall process CAC applications through the TASS, the procedures for which are described below.

Although there is no requirement for the contractor to designate a “Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) to serve as its single point of contact for the BI, the TASS application process and other CAC and security-related matters, such designation facilitates these processes. If an FSO is not established, all contractor employees requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications. The submission process for CAC applications is as follows:

1. The contractor's FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS Trusted Agent (TA). The TASS TA for this requirement will be:

MSgt Thomas Tooker, Thomas.j.tooker.mil@mail.mil (631) 723-7452. It is recommend that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for Background Investigation (BI), the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters. If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications.

2. The Government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and password, via email, to the FSO. The FSO or contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at:

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/. The FSO or contractor employee shall follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

3. The Government will inform the contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

a. Approval.* Upon approval, the information is transferred to the DEERS database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a RAPIDS station (RAPIDS Site Locator:

http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).

b. Rejection.* The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.

c. Return. Additional information or correction to the application required by the contractor employee.

*The contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor employee by SSN and two forms of identification. Identity source documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 1615-0047, "Employment Eligibility Verification." Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture ID. The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS, and will then issue a CAC. Issued CACs will be valid for no longer than three years, or until the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier.

mailto:Thomas.j.tooker.mil@mail.mil https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/

The contractor shall return issued CACs to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee, and shall obtain a receipt for each card and provide it to the TA/COR. Issued CACs shall be issued for the period of performance (current contract year), not the contract end date (inclusive of any options). CACs are validated by the acceptance and issuance of the new Option Year.

The contractor shall manage requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The contractor shall provide at least 10 calendar days advance notice to the TA, unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the COR or KO.

The contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a government computer network. This can be done by going to: http://www.us.army.mil and registering as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR-designated individual if the COR is ineligible to Serve as an AKO Sponsor. Note: If employees of a contractor lose the privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore, it is critical that contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.

1.7 Total Force Training Record (TFTR). All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees assigned to work on a government site and/or requiring access to a DoD network will be required to register with TFTR at commencement of services in order to complete the necessary training required of them initially and annually for the duration of the contract (i.e., DoD Information Assurance, OPSEC, Security Administration). TFTR website: https://myairforcelearning.af.mil/tftr/content/tftr/login.html

1.8 Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Awareness Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee will be maintained by the COR or Antiterrorism Representative. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

1.9 Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT) Training and/or Certification. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees performing services involving IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army workforce training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of the start of contract performance. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, contractor employees performing Information Assurance Technical (IAT) functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in http://www.us.army.mil/ https://myairforcelearning.af.mil/tftr/content/tftr/login.html http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award

1.10 OPSEC Requirements/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Plan and provide it to the COR or KO within 30 calendar days of contract award to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AFI 10-701, Operations Security. This Plan shall include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. For the contractor to effectively comply with OPSEC provisions of the contract, the organization will provide the following guidance: (1) Organization’s Critical Information; (2) Adversaries’ collection threat information as it applies to the organization’s mission and the contract; (3) Operations Security guidance; and (4) Specific OPSEC measures the organization requires (as appropriate).

1.10.1 OPSEC Training. In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/SMO/SMNCOs/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within 90 days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract and annually thereafter. General organizational orientations may need to be supplemented by duty-related orientations in the work center targeted toward specific critical information and vulnerabilities associated with the work. Initial training (OPSE 1301 – OPSEC Fundamentals) and refresher training (Security Administration) are both available on the ADLS website.

1.11 Physical Security. Areas controlled by contractor employees shall comply with base Operations Plans/Instructions for Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) procedures, Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAMs) and local search/identification requirements. The contractor shall safeguard all government property including controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.12 Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued by the Government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QC Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.12.1 Lost / Duplicated Keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated the contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.12.2 Limit Access. The contactor shall prohibit the use of the Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.12.3 Lock Combinations. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the contractor’s QC Plan.

1.13 Special Qualifications. The successful Contractor will have the following Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

All personnel must have personal experience serving in a SW career field. An understanding of SW career fields is necessary to accomplish contract objectives.

SWCD shall have four (4) years of experience working as a Pararescueman or Combat Rescue Officer.

SWCD shall have experience working as cadre at Phase 2 Selection, AF Assessment and Selection (A&S) Pararescue Indoctrination Course, or Combat Dive Course.

1.14 Technical Specifications: 103rd Candidate Developer contractor shall meet the following qualifications:

The following technical specifications are provided to demonstrate the task environment in which the services will be delivered. The contractor is encouraged to surpass the minimal technical specifications as well as demonstrate technical, operational, and administrative expertise to support the customer in exceeding organizational and departmental objectives.

The Developer shall provide a monthly Surveillance/Approach Plan to the 103rd RQS Leadership reflecting contacts, anticipated PASTs, quantity of candidates and addressing areas for overall mission improvement for the next calendar month. The Surveillance/Approach Plan will be submitted each month to the Government PM/COR.

The Developer shall coach and develop the pool of approved candidates (Non-Prior Service (NPS)/Prior Service, Civilians, Officer crossflow, enlisted re-trainees) by providing them with: SW career field knowledge, guidance on nutrition, strength/conditioning, mental resiliency, and targeted fitness techniques.

The Developer shall identify, inspire, and develop future SW Operators for the demands of initial skills training and follow-on career fields. The Developer, using transparent data collection and targeted strength and conditioning plans, will prepare and qualify SW candidates for success in the SW Pipeline.

The Developer shall administer and document all physical assessment testing IAW Government furnished standards and direction. The Developer will work and schedule candidate development sessions/testing to best accommodate the applicant’s availability, to include evenings and weekends, if required.

The following developmental tasks should be accomplished for each candidate:

Prior to any physical activity, the SWCD MUST provide the “Hold Harmless Agreement (HHA);” referenced as “Attachment 1” of this PWS, to the candidate and verify that the candidate acknowledges and signs the HHA. A complete HHA shall be sent to the COR in a timely manner, but no later than one (1) business day after the document has been signed.

Mandatory three (3) candidate development sessions with a candidate prior to the Developer’s “Ready-to-Ship” recommendation.

Mandatory monthly progress checks during accessions time, prior to candidates completing all 1 level tasks.

Document 1 level progression on form 797 within 24 hours of completion.

Administer initial Physical Abilities and Stamina Test (PAST) when applicant is entering into the pre-accession development program.

Document PAST Scores within 24 hours into the Government online web based tool.

Prepare and maintain a candidate interaction log and candidate progress worksheet for real-time status reports.

Coordinate with Civilians interested in joining the 103rd RQS as Basic Special Warfare Airmen. Provide information on entrance standards, and best methods of preparing for PAST test, as well as physical and mental challenges of the pipeline. Mentor interested parties on their preparation.

Secure facility appropriate for administering PAST and additional 797-directed tasks to interested candidates. Schedule monthly tryouts. Provide interested candidates with dates and times for tryouts. Document tryout results, follow up with candidates after tryouts to explain enlistment procedures.

Provide monthly progress checks to enlisted Basic Special Warfare Enlisted Airman.

Secure appropriate facilities to train & progress check candidates in Water Confidence, Ruck Marching, extended overland patient movement, farmer’s carries, enhanced PAST, calisthenics, strength and conditioning, running, and swimming, which will include securing but not limited to;

1) Swimming pools with a minimum 25 yard and eight ft depth

2) Running Track

3) Indoor/Outdoor gym facilities that contain all necessary requirements per this PWS.

Assist and mentor candidates in appropriate principles regarding: Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Recovery/ Injury prevention, and stress tolerance. Provide and assist candidates in refining training and nutrition plans.

Create individual, electronically accessible “baseball cards” for each SW candidate. Stats should include:

-Results for initial PAST, and all 103rd enhanced PAST tests -Ruck performance -OFT performance -Watercon performance (to include: lowest interval for 5x underwaters, max distance mask/ snorkel recovery, max time hands out of water treading, with max of 3 minutes, drown proofing go/no go, ten ups performance, buddy breathing max harrasment level passed at 2:30 minutes) -leadership, stress tolerance, trainability, and suitability assessments

As dictated by 103 RQS personnel, developer shall make accommodations for 103 RQS to participate and provide training inputs during candidate development and training sessions.

Contractor will develop Strength and Conditioning, water confidence, rucking, mentoring, combat skills, and troop leading Lesson Plans (LP’s).

Lesson Plans will be developed and implemented under the oversight of the 103rd RQS accessions lead.

LP’s will be drafted and administered IAW Air Force and organizational guidance provided by the 103rd RQS accessions lead. LP’s will be submitted to the 103rd RQS accessions lead for approval no later than 30 days after contract award for review/approval and will be implemented immediately after approval. If 103 RQS furnished LP’s are provided the Contractor will review and acknowledge receipt. Initial LP’s and any future updates or improvements to LP’s will be coordinated between the 103rd RQS accessions lead and Contractor and modified documents will be submitted for acceptance. Contractor will acknowledge in writing receipt of all LP modifications.

The PAST and 1 level tasks are subject to change based on USAF policies and directives. If a future change in PAST procedures or 1 level tasks require the Contractor to obtain additional training for developers or procure additional equipment to administer the new/updated PAST or 1 level tasks, the Contractor will have 14 calendar days to make the adjustment. Any updates or modifications to the PAST or 1 level tasks standards will not require a modification to the contract, however, any additional supplies needed shall be purchased by the contractor and reimbursed by the Government. An updated PAST or 1 level 797 will be provided by the COR to the Contract PM/DPM.

The SWCD shall comply with Air Force safety regulations, and local governing Risk Mitigation procedures, and emergency action policies for all training events. These regulations/policies will affect the Developer to student ratios based on trends, higher thermal injury risk periods, and specific event sub-category types (e.g. trail-run versus 1/4 mile track run). The Developer to student ratio will be annotated on each Lesson Plan/RM for each training event.

1.15 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. Virtual attendance is acceptable. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.16 Contract Manager (CM). The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.17 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non- Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.18 Combating Trafficking in Persons. The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.19 Transition Period. A transition period shall commence at the start of the contract period of performance and continue for fifteen days thereafter.

1.20 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.21 Safety. . Safety: Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and all other Federal, State, Local, Air Force and installation specific safety standards, applicable laws, and regulations for protection of Contractor personnel is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor. The Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities. Ensure personnel establish, document, and enforce safety programs that ensure safe execution of PWS requirements. The programs shall comply with safety requirements and risk management requirements contained in applicable OSHA Standards, DoD Instruction 6055.1, and AFI 91-202, AFI 91-203, AFI 91-204, AFI 90-802, and AFPAM91-210.

If an injury takes place during pre-accession, the Contractor will notify the candidate’s recruiter and the COR within one hour of any candidate injury, incapacitation (e.g. heat stroke, heat exhaustion, blacking out), or death. This will be followed with a written incident report to the COR and CO no later than 24 hours after incident occurrence. If an injury occurs requiring greater than first aid assistance during pre-accession and post-BMT session training, the Contractor will cease all physical training, contact the appropriate medical authorities and notify the candidate's RCS and COR within three (3) hours. The candidate may not resume physical training until cleared by medical authorities.

If an injury occurs during post-accessions requiring greater than first aid care (sprains, strains, lacerations) the Contractor will ensure candidate receives necessary medical treatment and notify the Site Government Lead and SQ leadership within three hours;

notification shall include the extent of the candidate's injury and the steps taken to ensure the candidate received the proper medical attention. This will be followed with a written incident report to the Site Government Lead, COR and CO no later than 24 hours after incident occurrence. The injured candidate may not resume physical training until cleared by medical authorities. Physical training may resume for the remainder of the applicants/candidates/trainees.

In the event an injury or occupational illness occurs to a candidate during sessions performed with the Contractor, the Contractor will be required to provide information during a safety mishap investigation to include written statements and interview by the safety staff.

2. Definitions and Acronyms. This section includes all applicable definitions and acronyms utilized in this PWS.

2.1 Definitions.

CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms

ADLS - Advanced Distributed Learning System AT - Anti-Terrorism AT/OPSEC - Antiterrorism/Operational Security AUP - Acceptable Use Policy CAC - Common Access Card CM - Contract Manager COMSEC - Communications Security COR - Contracting Officer Representative CRO - Combat Rescue Officer DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DISS - Defense Information System for Security DoD - Department of Defense DTS - Defense Travel System EI - Enterprise Information FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON - Force Protection Condition FSO - Facility Security Officer GA - Guardian Angel GFP/M/E/S - Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services IA - Information Assurance IS - Information System(s) KO - Contracting Officer T1 - National Agency Check with Inquiry OCI - Organizational Conflict of Interest OPSEC - Operations Security PAST - Physical Ability & Stamina Test PII - Personally Identifiable Information PIV - Personal Identity Verification PJ - Pararescuemen POC - Point of Contact PWS - Performance Work Statement QA - Quality Assurance QC - Quality Control QCP - Quality Control Program

RSD - Regularly Scheduled Drill SERE - Search Evade Rescue Escape SW - Special Warfare TA - Trusted Agent TACP - Tactical Air Control Specialist TASS - Trusted Associate Sponsorship TDY - Temporary Duty Assignment TE - Technical Exhibit

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services

(GFP/M/E/S):

3.1 The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.2 Property: None

3.3 Equipment: None

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: All materials required for this contract shall be provided by the contractor.

4.2 Property: Facilities required for PAST administration (minimum 25 yard with eight ft depth pool/track/pull up bars)

4.3 Materials: None

4.4 Equipment: Ten (10) sets of the following:

• Scubapro rocket or jet fins

• Atlantis 2 dive mask

• Basic, non-venting snorkel

• Alice frame ruck

• 2x 53# kettlebells (20 total)

4.5 Purchasing of the items in section 4.4 shall be reimbursed upon COR approval and returned to the Government upon contract completion.

5.0 Administrative/Logistics Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 SWCD shall be prepared to administer PAST in alternate locations within 300 miles no more than twice a month.

5.2 Travel will be reimbursed with COR approval

5.3 Required Insurance: The Contractor shall, at their own expense, procure and thereafter maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract.

5.4 Workmen's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except that if this contract is to be performed in a State which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements in any such State will be satisfactory. The required Workmen's Compensation insurance shall extend to cover employer's liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000.

5.5 Indemnification and General Liability Insurance: The Contractor will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the U.S. Government from and against any and all claims, demands, or suits including attorney’s fees, arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicted upon the loss of or damage to property of, or injuries or death of any and all persons which was in any manner caused by or attributed to this contract whether caused by the acts or omissions of the Contractor, their agents, employees, sub-Contractors or third person. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per occurrence/aggregate: $1,000,000.00/ $4,000,000.00. Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence shall be required on the insurance policy.

5.6 Automobile Liability Insurance: This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage shall be required.

5.7 Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall furnish evidence of its insurability concerning the liability insurance required by paragraphs (a, b, and c) of this clause. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts under this contract and shall require such sub- Contractors to provide evidence of and maintain insurance in accordance with this clause. At least five (5) days before the commencement of work by any sub-Contractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.

5.8 The policies evidencing required insurance shall also contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer.