PWS_CERFP_SCTE_20260901.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

Region VII SCTE Nebraska CERFP

Support Services

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Region VII Supported Collective Training Exercise (SCTE) Structural Collapse Venue Site (SCVS) support, provide and manage contractor role players, moulage artists, and weighted manikins. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government. The NGB J3/7 provides the Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) with subject matter expertise on joint doctrine, training, education, and exercises to ensure a trained and balanced National Guard force ready to support any mission of the several States or Combatant Commanders.

1.2 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to provide a vital realistic element to Region VII SCTE, as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall provide SCVS reset, role players, and weighted manikins for the NE CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) SCTE. Personnel assigned to this task shall possess the skills and expertise necessary to perform assigned tasks associated with this order. Approximately 220 government personnel will attend this training exercise.

1.3 Background: In conjunction with the National Guard Bureau, the MO Homeland Response

Force (HRF) and NE CERFP are tasked to develop and support regional training and exercise activities aimed at enhancing domestic contingency operation’s readiness. NGB uses Structure Collapse Simulators (SCS) to simulate the collapsed state of buildings due to a natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event. An SCVS is a location where one or more SCS are used to simulate the collapsed state of buildings. NE CERFP additionally uses role players and manikins with moulage to simulate applicable medical conditions they may face in real-world events. These efforts support regional training and exercises aimed at enhancing domestic contingency preparedness of CERFP, HRF, and other National Guard CBRNE response capabilities.

1.4 Exercise Dates: 01-03 September 2026

01 September 2026 0800-1700 02 September 2026 0800-1700 03 September 2026 0800-1700

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 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 how compliance with the requirements of the contract is assured. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance prior to writing any proposed changes to the approved QCP.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP defines how the government will monitor, assess, and document the contractor's performance to ensure they meet contractually agreed-upon quality standards, focusing on evaluating the effectiveness of the contractor's own quality control, ensuring value for money, and acceptable service delivery. The QASP acts as a "living document", updated as needed, outlining specific surveillance methods, performance metrics, responsibilities, and reporting procedures.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: NA

1.5.4 Place and Performance of Services: 785 County Road J, Yutan, Nebraska 68073

(Mead Training Site) except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government- directed facility/installation closings. Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is open (not closed for the above reasons). When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential. Telecommuting is not authorized.

1.5.5 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing 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 contract 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.

1.5.6 Contract employees shall become familiar with and obey the installation regulations to include fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations while on the installation. Contract employees shall only enter restricted areas when authorized and required to do so. All contract employees shall always carry proper identification with them. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. Contractor is authorized to use the Mead Training Site. No other government buildings are authorized for contractor use.

1.5.7 AT Level I Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contract employees, including subcontract employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness training prior to contract start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract and subcontract employees to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, prior to contract start date. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html. This site does not require CAC access.

1.5.8 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated sub‐contract employees shall sign the required release of liability provided by NE CERFP. This release is required for entry onto the Mead Training Site. The form is required to be signed and submitted by all participating employees prior to exercise start time.

a. Personnel who will be part of the advanced party for set up will be required to complete the Entry Access List (EAL) NLT 10 days prior to arriving at the training site.

b. All Role Players and other exercise participants are required to be listed on Entry

Access List (EAL) NLT 11 August 2026 for approval prior to the exercise.

c. The POC for this information is SFC James Rashilla, 402-309-7920, or james.a.rashilla.mil@army.mil.

1.5.9 Access and Badges. Contractors and all associated sub‐contract employees who do not require a CAC but do require access to a DoD facility or installation shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014‐05/AR 190‐13). They shall also comply with all applicable DoD installation and facility security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

a. The personnel entering Mead Training Site must have a valid government issued

ID such as a driver's license. Those driving onto Mead Training Site must have a valid driver's license, proof insurance, and registration available. Contract Lead must coordinate with Mead Training Site for all POV and Personnel entering the installation. NE CERFP will provide POC for Mead Training Site.

1.5.10 The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. A roster with results shall be reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days prior to contract start date. Newly hired employees within 30 days of contract start can be added to the roster on a case-by-case basis.

1.5.11 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. Contractor will not have access to the government network.

1.5.12 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and 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.

1.5.13 CAC Requirements: N/A

1.5.14 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): N/A.

1.5.15 Physical Security: N/A

1.5.16 Special Qualifications: N/A

1.5.17 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. 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 inform the contractor of how the Government views their performance and the contractor shall inform the Government of any issues they are experiencing. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.18 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 POC, (or the KO if a POC is not assigned), 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 KO. The CM shall ensure contract employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.5.19 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 contract 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 e-mail signature blocks) 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, vehicle passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.5.20 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contract employees shall not engage in any form 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, termination of employment, and/or filing police reports. 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.

1.5.21 Contractor Travel: All travel must be included in contract price.

1.5.22 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.5.23 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.

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.2 Definitions

2.2.1 BREACHING AND BREAKING. T echniques used to create entry points through natural or structural barriers to reach victims or secure an area. The terms are often used interchangeably or in tandem, as in “breaching and breaking tools”.

a. Breaching is defined as the tactical operation of creating a gap, rupture, or entry point in a structure, wall, door, or other obstacle to gain access to a restricted or fortified space. This process involves the planned and methodical application of various methods, which can range from manual force to advanced technologies.

b. Breaking refers to the physical action of using force or tools to defeat a specific part of a barrier (such as a lock, hinge, or concrete slab) to facilitate entry.

Breaking is a key component of the overall breaching operation, often using specialized tools to work through materials like concrete, steel, or masonry.

c. The primary risks during breaching and breaking operations include skin trauma, injury to joints, and crushing due to a collapse condition and the risk of a secondary collapse initiated by battering a broken building.

2.2.2 TYPICALLY and ATYPICALLY

a. TYPICALLY: Jack hammering on concrete to make a hole for entry; to break down an object.

b. ATYPICALLY: Utilizing extreme caution to widen any existing opening to allow responders and victims entrapment access.

2.2.3 CERFP. The CERFP teams and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)-CSTs provide a phased capability. WMD-CSTs detect and identify CBRNE agents/substances, assess the effects, and advise the local authorities on managing the effects of the attack. The WMD- CSTs also assist with requests from other response forces. The CERFP teams locate and extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform mass patient/casualty decontamination, and provide treatment as necessary to stabilize patients for evacuation. The teams are specially trained to respond to a weapons-of-mass-destruction incident. The WMD-CSTs are dedicated units of National Guard personnel on active duty, whereas the CERFPs are comprised of existing National Guard units in traditional reserve status. They can be mobilized via state active duty (Title 32), or active duty (Title 10) status. Each CERFP can be ready to deploy to an incident site within six hours of notification of a CBRNE or WMD incident.

2.2.4 CONFINED SPACE. A space that is large enough and so configured that an employee body can enter and perform assigned work; has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

a. Typically: Confined Space Entry. All the training required is to ensure clean air is inside a confined space. The removal of victims in a "permitted space" is what most training covers.

b. Atypically: In a collapse, there is no permit, no attendant, or anyway to follow the prescribed typical guidelines.

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

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

2.2.7 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.

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

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

2.2.10 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

(GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

2.2.11 HOMELAND RESPONSE FORCE (HRF). Composed of approximately 560 personnel, encapsulates lifesaving capabilities including Search and Extraction, Decontamination, Emergency Medical, Security, and Command and Control (C2). Each HRF will be staffed with Army National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. HRFs provide a scalable capability to bridge a gap between initial National Guard (NG) response and Title 10 capabilities.

2.2.12 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 individuals who are listed in the proposal.

2.2.13 LIFTING AND HAULING. The term "hauling” implies that rigging equipment is used to move a heavy object.

a. Typically: to move a heavy object with technology.

b. Atypically: to use what is in the surrounding area without returning to a cache for technology.

2.2.14 MOULAGE. Application of simulated injuries for the purpose of training Emergency Response Teams and other first aid/lifesaving training.

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

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

2.2.17 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for observing contractor performance.

2.2.18 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.2.19 SUBCONTRACTOR. One who enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2.20 ROPES. Critical lifelines used to access hazardous or otherwise inaccessible areas, such as steep terrain, multi-story buildings, or confined spaces. Ropes, in a high angle situation, are the least used skill in all emergency services.

a. Typically: high angle skills are used the least and can be used in unique situations.

b. Atypically: low angle skills are used more often and should be used in problem solving to a greater extent.

2.2.21 RUBBLE PILE. Informal term for Structural Collapse Venue Site.

2.2.22 SHORING. Temporary support systems used to stabilize a damaged, collapsed, or unstable structure to protect the lives of victims and rescue personnel during a rescue operation. Stabilizing can be accomplished by other means such as tying back and cribbing. Both are faster than shoring and require fewer materials.

a. Typically: use lumber to erect two shores an hour to stabilize a structure permanently or an extended period of time.

b. Atypically: stabilize the structure or object to an acceptable standard utilizing materials in the immediate area (that is possible and practical) in order to reduce risk during search and extraction efforts.

2.2.23 STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. A structure, tunnel, or collapsed building, used to simulate a normal structure in a collapsed state either due to a natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event.

2.2.24 WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.2.25 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise. Actual exercise training days may carry over through Saturday and/or Sunday and will be considered a workday.

2.3 ACRONYMS:

AAR After Action Report AC Area Commander AEI Army Enterprise Info Structure AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ANG Army National Guard AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AUP Acceptable Use Policy CERFP CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages CBRN Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear CM Contract Manager CNGB Chief National Guard Bureau

COMSEC Communications Security CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative CST Civil Support Team DA Department of the Army DC Displaced Civilians DHS Department of Homeland Security DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPCON Force Protection Condition FSRT Fatality Search & Recovery Team HQDA Headquarter Department of Army HRF Homeland Response Force HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program IA Information Assurance IC Incident Commander ICS Incident Command System IT Information Technology JMETs Joint Mission Essential Tasks KO Contracting Officer MSR Monthly Status Report NACI National Agency Check Inquires NGB National Guard Bureau NIMS National Incident Management System NLT Not Later Than OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OPSEC Operations Security PCO Procuring Contracting Officer PII Protection of Personally Identifiable Information POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SME Subject Matter Experts S&R Search & Rescue

3 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The

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

a. Materials: The Government will provide only the materials specified in this PWS. The Government will not provide any additional materials associated with the performance of this contract.

b. Equipment: The contractor will provide their own equipment to include heavy machinery such as telehandler (forklift), skid-steer (Bobcat), etc. The Government will not provide any equipment/heavy machinery associated with the performance of this contract.

c. Facilities: The Contractor will be provided an area of land o n the exercise footprint at Mead Training Site (Mead, NE) to set up their fixed moulage site. Additionally, an area of land will be provided near the existing SCVS to pre-stage equipment for SCVS reset.

d. Services: The Government will not provide any services associated with the performance of this contract.

e. Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Labor hours and Time & Materials employees are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. The award of this task order does not create a right for any individual contractor employee to have access to any installation. Any moving violation of any applicable regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

f. The contractor, its employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation, to include fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations while on the installation. Contract employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contract employees and subcontractors shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all installation orders and regulations; respecting identification of employees, movements on installation, parking, vehicle entry, and all other installation regulations, which may affect operations.

4 Contractor Furnished Property

4.1 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): The contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not Applicable

5 Requirements:

5.1 Disclaimer: Generic and overarching statements regarding capabilities will not be an acceptable explanation of executable capability. Contractor will clearly and individually outline capability to fulfill contract requirements for all services and deliverables prior to final award of contract.

5.2 Materials: The contractor shall provide two (2) gel substance kits that simulate the presence of real chemicals. Each kit shall contain one (1) bottle of gel substance and one (1) hand-held black light for detecting contamination containment and decontamination techniques. The Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment to support SCVS reset. The contractor shall locate, acquire, and transport all construction and building materials to/from the site.

CERFP will provide concrete slabs, sheet metal, barriers, and lumber kits.

5.3 Equipment: Contractor will provide all equipment/heavy machinery required to complete rubble pile reset each day. The contractor is responsible for all transfer and storage of required items, equipment, heavy machinery, etc.

5.4 Safety Considerations: The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their contract employees which should include, but is not limited to, personal protective equipment, safety glasses, gloves, shoes, clothing, hearing protection, adequate hydration, nutrition, sunscreen, shelter (tents), sanitary stations, portable toilets, hand washing stations, etc. for use of role players throughout the period of performance. Note: The Role Players shall not wear/bring any cellular phones, jewelry, watches, or any other personal effects in vicinity of the rubble pile as these items increase the risk for injury and/or loss. The Government will not be responsible for any damaged, broken, lost, or stolen personal items

5.4.1 Provide formal plans, procedures, and resources available for on-site safety, real-world emergencies, and life support. Training shall continue during inclement weather unless safety concerns prohibit the training continuation. The CERFP Commander is the only authority to determine when training may be paused, continued, or canceled.

5.4.2 Training shall meet federal, state, city, and local industry safety standards.

5.4.3 Ensure role player orientation and mandatory safety training prior to role player participation.

5.4.4 Comply with all environmental determinations. Address and resolve all environmental considerations and issues. Adhere to OSHA and OSHA ladder safety regulations.

5.4.5 Due to the increased possibilities of slips, trips and falls in certain venues, contractors shall screen role players for physical and medical issues that may limit their ability to fulfill the requirements.

5.4.6 Provide mandatory safety equipment (hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc.) for all role players entering the collapse structure (rubble pile) location.

5.4.7 Ensure the safe placement of role players and manikins at the urban search and rescue venues during operational periods. Coordinate with Role Player Staff concerning the placement and recovery of manikins.

5.4.8 Provide a minimum of 5 portable toilets, placed on the Footprint, for Military (CERFP) use only. Specific location will be determined with Army POC.

5.4.9 Provide 2 handwashing stations, placed on Footprint, for Military (CERFP) use only.

Specific location will be determined with Army POC.

5.4.10 Provide a Non-Potable Water Tender truck with a capacity of no less than 2000 gallons to fill CERFP blivits and water storage tanks on site hourly or as deemed necessary by CERFP personnel.

5.4.11 CERFP will provide blivits.

5.4.12 Provide a Non-Potable Water Tender truck with a 2000 gallon capacity to fill

CERFP blivits and water storage tanks on site hourly or as deemed necessary by CERFP personnel. The contractor will provide the water truck and will coordinate with Mead Range Control to identify and utilize their designated water truck fill location.

5.5 Personnel:

5.5.1 Contract Manager or representative shall attend the daily “hot wash” (or after-action review) briefing usually held each evening following the daily training to obtain any changes and/or get further coordinating instructions. If the Exercise Lead does not have a “hot wash” for the day, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the on-site Exercise Lead to gather this information.

5.5.2 The Contract Manager shall coordinate with the POC and Exercise Lead for the placement and rotation/recycle of role players within their specified time frames to maintain adequate flow rates of injured personnel for the exercise.

5.5.3 Contractor will provide a staging tent with tables and chairs for the role players.

5.5.4 All personnel involved in the Search and Extraction procedures must meet OSHA

1910.120 (q) (6), 1910.146, NFPA standards including NFPA 472, NFPA 1006, and NFPA 1670, and be certified and credentialed in Search and Extraction procedures.

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) must meet regulatory and accepted industry standards and be certified and credentialed in the subject matter. All team members are required to be specialists in their respective fields, such as lifting and moving, shoring, rope, confined space, and heavy equipment operations at a disaster site. SME’s are required to be Fire Service Credentialed Instructors and have extensive experience in supporting training venues and exercises. All personnel involved in the training must be certified in accordance with applicable U.S. certifying agencies and have experience in Technical Rescue Level 2.

5.5.5 Provide two (2) SMEs to perform urban search and rescue trainers as liaisons with the

Incident Command System and assist OC/Ts to ensure that the maximum training and exercise value will be provided during the use of the collapsed structure simulator(s).

The SMEs will provide training support and oversight for the search & extraction team and may assist ICS role players as SMEs on the evaluation day.

5.5.6 NGB/AITEC will provide the ICS SME IC/IMT role player.

5.5.7 Ensure SMEs are briefed on specifics of exercise scenario requirements and perform within the limits of the scenario. SMEs shall supply input and direction to ensure that the maximum training and exercise value is achieved during the use of the SCVS.

5.5.8 Provide continuous exercise operational period support.

5.5.9 Contractor shall have effective and clear communication with the Exercise Planner, Exercise Control, the POC, and any key contract employees on ground. Provide POCs to Exercise Lead and any key personnel. Obtain radios and arrange for Internet access if required. The contractor shall ensure the assigned Contract Manager and lead NIMS/ICS Subject Matter Expert (SME) coordinates with Exercise Lead.

5.5.10 Provide POCs with a high visibility method of identification (e.g., reflective vest) at all training sites to supervise and support personnel.

5.5.11 Provide an SME to perform the EMS coordinator and county coroner role. This can be one SME playing both roles or two different SMEs playing their individual role as exercise dictates. These roles will interface with CERFP medical element (MEDEL) and Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) as the exercise dictates.

5.5.12 Provide an accurate number of role players/manikins who passed through the

Decontamination Line according to Ambulatory and Non-Ambulatory iterations to the Exercise Lead and any key personnel. This includes role players/manikins who are simulating fatalities.

5.6 SCVS:

5.6.1 The Structure Collapse Venues Site (SCVS) must be an adequate size and complexity to allow multiple training venues to occur simultaneously and additionally meet industry, state, and local safety standards.

5.6.2 The Contract Manager shall reset the SCVS to create a realistic and challenging training environment so the Search and Extraction (S&E) teams can gain valuable experience and expertise working in a simulated "real world” natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event. The contractor will ensure the SCVS is reset prior to the start of the exercise. This may require the contractor to perform a site visit to identify and plan for the necessary materials required for a complete SCVS reset. The contractor shall provide labor, heavy equipment, and construction material required to reset the SCVS unless otherwise stated in this PWS. Final reset of SCVS upon exercise completion is required.

5.6.3 Provide an on-site manager (SME) for assuring quality of SCVS reset.

5.6.4 Props must create the appearance of a "real world” collapsed structure, allowing

National Guard Units to develop experience and expertise in real disasters.

5.6.5 Provide a minimum of twenty-five (25) Search and Extraction (S&E) lanes covering overarching Training & Evaluation Outline (T&EO): Conduct Victim and Casualty Search, Rescue and Extraction (JMET: Army Tactical Task (ATT) 6.9.4.1.2) CBRN Response Enterprise Tasks: Conduct Technical Rescue Reconnaissance Operations, Plan Support for Technical Rescue Operations, Perform a Structural Collapse Rescue Operation, Perform Rope Rescue Operations, Perform Confined Space Rescue Operations, and Perform Casualty Rescue in the Hot Zone. Lane examples include but are not limited to; lock out tag out procedures, extracting a person from a vehicle, moving blocks, lifting concrete pads, vertical/horizontal breach, etc.

5.6.6 Reset venues to maximize exercise goals and maintain a safe work environment.

5.6.7 SCVS Reset Support: Provide SCVS in accordance with Part 7, Attachment 7.1 specifications (locations, times, and conditions) and for each of the exercises.

Times may shift slightly based on training requirements as directed by exercise planners.

5.6.8 Complete construction and resetting of the SCVS in a timely manner. The construction of the SCVS should be set to a level of complexity that enables multiple operational periods to occur without a significant delay for reset.

5.6.9 All SCVS resets shall be complete and ready for the next iteration no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time.

5.6.10 The contractor shall provide materials and services to accomplish all tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement throughout the period of performance of the contract.

5.7 Role Players / Manikins / Moulage

5.7.1 Provide role players (actors) in accordance with Part 7, Attachment 7.1 specifications

(quantity, locations, time, and conditions) for each exercise. The number of artisans is based on exercise needs. Provide required support at each presentation dependent upon the exercise sequencing and pacing. Times may shift slightly based on training requirements as directed by exercise planners. Provide patient flow rates in accordance with exercise scenarios.

5.7.2 Provide moulage artists.

5.7.3 Provide an on-site manager, SME, for assuring quality of moulage applications.

5.7.4 Set up and operate a “Fixed” moulage site and a role player holding site / break area near the exercise footprint. (Ref 7.7 for CERFP Footprint)

5.7.5 Moulage role players with the following types of medical issues: Multiple Compression Wounds, Trauma, Abrasions, Cuts, Punctures, Chest Pain, Crush, Burn, Hot/Cold, Panic, Worried Well, other mental instabilities, Communicable Disease, Chemical burns, PTSD -- Ambulatory and Non-Ambulatory with corresponding Injury/Mass Casualty Cards visible for exercise responders. Utilize Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric phases of life.

5.7.6 Provide exercise scenario specific Injury/Mass Casualty Cards and provide injury specific acting instructions/coaching for all casualty role players.

Casualty cards shall be waterproof.

5.7.7 Apply gel substance to role players as required. Gel substance applications and usage shall be dictated by exercise requirements. Staff members may be required to utilize blacklight.

5.7.8 Transportation: Provide transportation for role players between moulage stations, venues, and exercises. Ensure timely pickup of role players once they have passed through medical holding to maximize the recycling process. Role players shall have completed moulage prior to transport to the appropriate sites.

5.7.9 Role Player Uniforms: Role players will get extremely wet. Prop clothing will be cut off, and role players will be scrubbed with brushes and a lot of water (likely cold water) in the Decontamination Shower lanes/stations. S hower or water shoes are provided by the contractor and are required for each casualty role player to wear through the decontamination lane. Contractor must verify that all role players have/wear appropriate skintight undergarments (i.e. swimsuits). Ensure role players have/wear costume prop jewelry (inexpensive) for processing casualty’s valuables.

Provide people to move items taken from casualty role players at start of Decontamination Line to the end of the medical treatment holding area.

5.7.10 Ensure timely transportation and pickup of role players once they have completed the exercise scenario to maximize the role player recycling process.

5.7.11 Provide weighted Manikins in accordance with Part 7, Attachment 7.3 specifications (quantity, locations, time, and conditions) for each exercise. Provide required support at each lane dependent upon the exercise sequencing and pacing. Times may shift slightly based on training requirements as directed by exercise planners.

5.7.12 Provide exercise scenario specific moulage for manikins. Moulage examples include Multiple Compression Wounds, Trauma, Abrasions, Cuts, Punctures, Crush, Chemical Burns, etc.

5.7.13 Contractor shall ensure manikins are moulage complete and transported to the appropriate site for placement prior to each iteration. Manikins shall be collected and returned to the Rubble Pile staff following each day’s events for moulage reset/refresh.

5.7.14 Weighted manikins shall meet minimum specifications as follows

a. Adults: 150 pounds minimum with weighted limbs

b. Children: 60-100 pounds

c. Infants: 10-30 pounds

d. Composition of manikins: Adults ~ 75%, Children ~15%, Infants ~ 10%

5.7.15 All role players, weighted manikins with moulage, and all contractor required props shall be positioned no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled event start time.

5.7.16 Provide role players in accordance with Part 7, Attachment 7.3 specifications

(quantity, locations, time, and conditions) for each of the exercises during the crawl, walk, run days for the CERFP.

5.7.17 Role players may be drawn from the local or surrounding community. Anyone who meets the requirements can be a role player. There are no additional requirements for role players.

5.7.18 OPSEC and Anti-Terrorism level 1 training is not required for role players.

5.8 Close-Out Report

5.8.1 The Contractor must submit Close-Out Report and AAR comments at the end of the period of performance. Close-Out Report shall be delivered to the POC via e-mail in a PDF format on the Contractor’s letterhead NLT 7 days after period of performance.

The content of the report shall be free of grammatical, spelling, and factual errors.

6.0 Real World Medical Support: The Contractor must provide Real World Medical Support for all participants in this exercise including Government attendees. The Contractor must supply two ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulances with four paramedics, on site at all times, for the duration of the training event. Paramedics shall provide National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic (NREMTP) certificates prior to the exercise.

6.1 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication

(Chapter/Page) Date of Publication Name

AR 25-2 4 April 2019 Army Cybersecurity

AR 530-1 26 September 2014 Operations Security

(OPSEC)

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7.1. Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 - Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Technical Exhibit 3 - Role Player/Manikin Support Information

7.4 Technical Exhibit 4 - After-Action Report

7.5 Technical Exhibit 5 - SCVS Resets

7.6 Technical Exhibit 6 - Quality Assurance Worksheet

7.7 Technical Exhibit 7 - Images of Exercise Location

7.1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 - Performance Requirements Summary

This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Task

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Levels

(AQL)

Surveillanc e Method /

By Whom

Task 1, Program Management: The contractor shall provide materials and services to accomplish all tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement throughout the period of performance of the contract. The contractor shall prepare for, conduct, and participate in meetings and reviews when required.

Training shall continue during inclement weather, unless safety concerns prohibit such continuation of training.

- Schedule and conduct a Kick-off meeting within 10 days of contract award

- Attend planning meetings, AAR briefing, and daily “hotwash” as required

- Resolve action items assigned to the contractor at meetings

- Provide reports, briefings and correspondence

- Develop safety & communications plans and provide applicable equipment

- Provide role player orientation and mandatory safety training prior to participation

100% compliance

100% inspection

Task 2, Contractor’s Management Report: The Contractor’s Monthly Status Report (MSR), indicates the progress of the work, status of the program and of the assigned tasks. This report shall include information relating to accomplishments, existing or potential problem areas and proposed action to resolve the problems.

- Monthly Status report (MSR)

- NLT 7 days into next month

- PDF, electronically

- Submitted to POC

- Include with each invoice submitted for payment.

100% compliance

100% inspection

Task 3, Provide SCVS Training Support Personnel: The Contractor shall provide personnel SCVS SMEs to perform as urban search and rescue liaisons within the Incident Command System during exercise

- Provide all support for exercise contained in Part 7, Attachment 7.1

- The contractor shall provide required support as listed IAW the performance standards

- Provide qualified SCVS SMEs

- Provide training to participants when required

- Safely place role players and manikins as required

- Provide minimum of 2 S&E SME for support during CERFP operations

100% compliance

100% inspection

Task 4, Provide SCVS Reset Support:

The Contract Manager will ensure the SCVS is reset prior to the start of the exercise. This may require the contractor to perform a site visit to identify and plan for the necessary materials required for a complete

SCVS reset.

The contractor shall provide heavy equipment, labor and construction material required to reset the SCVS.

- Provide all support for exercise contained in Part7, Attachment 7.1

- Provide one-site manager

- Attend planning meetings as required

- Provide “real world” props

- Set up 25 training lanes

- Provide equipment packages specified in 7.3

- Comply with safety and environmental standards.

- Reset in a timely manner

100% compliance

100% inspection

Task 5, Provide Role Player, Moulage, Trauma Manikins Support: The

Contract Manager shall coordinate with the POC and Exercise Lead for the placement and rotation/recycle of role players within their specified time frames to maintain adequate flow rates of injured personnel for the exercise.

The contractor shall provide required support as listed IAW the performance standards

- Provide all support for exercise contained in Part 7, Attachment 7.3

- Provide on-site manager

- Provide 1 staff member to play role of EMS coordinator/county coroner as exercise dictates

- Attend planning meetings as required

- Provide casualty role players, displaced civilians, and trauma manikins

- Set up “fixed” moulage and holding sites

- Administer moulage and glo germ techniques

- Provide waterproof injury/mass casualty cards and props as required

- Provide transportation as required

100% compliance

100% inspection

Task 7, Close-out report and AAR comments:

The Contractor shall submit Close-Out Report at the end of the period of performance.

- NLT 7 days after Period of Performance

- PDF, electronically

- One (1) copy

- Submitted to POC

100% compliance

100% inspection

7.2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2 - Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

Contractor Entry Access List

7 days prior to access to Army installation

One (1) copy Entry Access List Template, Electronically

NE CERFP

Planner & POC

Civilian Role Player Entry Access List

Submitted 10 days prior to exercise start

One (1) copy Entry Access List Template, Electronically

NE CERFP

Planner & POC

Close out Report and AAR Comments

7 days after Period of Performance

One (1) copy Format approved by Government

POC

Quality Assurance Worksheet

As required One (1) copy PDF, Electronically POC

7.3 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3 - Role Player/Manikin Support Information

Event: NE CERFP SCTE Location: Mead Training Site – Mead, NE Event Dates: 01-03 September 2026

01 September 2026 (0800-1700) – Day 1 (TUE), One Operational Period

• Manage manikins with waterproof laminated injury cards for rubble pile and water decontamination operations.

• Provide two (2) SMEs to perform urban search and rescue trainers as liaisons with the exercise value will be provided during the use of the collapsed structure simulator(s). The SMEs will provide training support and oversight for the search & extraction team and may assist ICS role players as SMEs on the evaluation day.

• Provide seventy-five (75) casualty role players who are moulage complete and available for placement at the site NLT 0750 hours. Casualty iterations and injury types will be determined by exercise requirements. Role players are required to rotate through the extraction, decontamination, and medical process no less than three (3) iterations during each operational period.

• Provide one (1) Patient Coordinator role…