PWS-AFMAO Grief Training.docx
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- FA449726Q0023
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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a two-day professional workshop on the "Companioning" model of grief care to be delivered at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware on May 4-5, 2026. The workshop is designed for Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) personnel to ensure standardized, expert-level grief care support for families of fallen service members. The contractor must provide comprehensive instruction covering the core philosophy and application of the Companioning model tailored to military death and traumatic loss contexts, deliver interactive training with Q&A opportunities, and furnish complete digital training materials (workbooks and handouts) to the government point of contact one week prior to the event for distribution to attendees.
The government will provide suitable training facilities, standard audio-visual equipment, travel and lodging arrangements for the presenter and one staff member, and a designated point of contact for logistical coordination. The contractor is responsible for supplying all expertise, presentation content, curriculum, and digital materials necessary to conduct the workshop. Performance will be deemed satisfactory upon successful completion of the two-day training as specified. The contractor must comply with Air Force records management requirements (AFRIMS, AFI 33-322, AFI 33-364, and AFM 33-363) and coordinate installation access through the AFMAO POC in accordance with Dover AFB security policies. This sole-source contract is being awarded based on market research determining that only one responsible source is authorized and certified to provide instruction on this proprietary methodology.
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
DR. ALAN WOLFELT
AIR FORCE MORTUARY AFFAIRS OPERATIONS
DOVER AFB, DE 19902
MAY 4-5, 2026
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: This contract is for a professional workshop on the "Companioning" model of grief care, to be presented by its creator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. The training is required to ensure the AFMAO caregiver team maintains a standardized, expert-level approach to supporting the families of fallen service members.
Specific Functions: The workshop must be coordinated with the AFMAO Point of Contact (POC) and meet the following requirements:
1.1. Provide a two-day educational workshop on May 4-5, 2026, at Dover AFB.
1.2. The instruction shall cover the core philosophy and application of the "Companioning" model of grief care, tailored to the context of military death and traumatic loss.
1.3. The contractor shall provide a complete set of digital training materials (workbooks, handouts) to the government POC one week prior to the event for printed distribution to all attendees.
1.4. The workshop must include interactive elements and provide opportunities for Question & Answer sessions with the attendees.
2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES: The Government will provide a suitable training facility/auditorium, standard audio/visual equipment (projector, screen, microphone), and a designated Point of Contact for logistical coordination. The government is responsible for travel and lodging arrangements for Dr. Wolfelt and one staff member.
3. QUALITY CONTROL: The contractor's performance will be monitored by the AFMAO POC to ensure the workshop is delivered in accordance with the requirements of this PWS. Satisfactory performance will be determined by the successful completion of the two-day workshop as described in Section 1.
4. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: The contractor shall furnish all expertise, presentation content, curriculum, and digital copies of training materials necessary to conduct the workshop.
5. RECORDS MANAGEMENT: The contractor understands that when creating, handling and maintaining records for the Air Force, either electronic or paper, that the requirements established in AFRIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), AFI 33-322, Records Management Program, AFI 33-364, Records Disposition Procedures and Responsibilities, and AFM 33-363, Management of Records must be adhered to. In order to meet the requirement established IAW the above mentioned regulations, contact the Base Records Management Office (436 CS/SCOSK, Bldg 124) at 302-677-6342 for guidance and training.
6. SECURITY: All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the governmental installation shall abide by all security instructions and directives of DOVER AFB. Employees are responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use.
7. CONTRACTOR BADGE POLICIES: N/A
8. INSTALLATION ACCESS: The contractor shall coordinate with the AFMAO POC to arrange for installation access in accordance with Dover AFB security policies.
9. ANTITERRORISM AWARENESS LEVEL I TRAINING: N/A
10. FLIGHTLINE DRIVING: N/A
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