PWS Mobility Courses.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

28th OD CO Three Mobility Courses: 13 APR 2026 - 17APR 2026, 27 APR 2026 – 01 MAY 2026, &

04 MAY 2026 – 08 MAY 2026

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General Information. This is a non-personal services contract to provide overland mobility training for up to 8 students for 28th OD CO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). This contract is for 3 total courses, all within a 150 mile radius of Fort Bragg NC. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. The Government will not assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor personnel. Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform overland mobility training with manual and automatic transmission non-standard tactical vehicles in a variety of austere environments as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services.

1.2. Background. The 28th OD CO requires advanced overland mobility training to be able to work with their supported unit, 75th Ranger Regiment. Specifically, due to both 28th OD CO and 75th Ranger Regiment mission sets, the mobility training needs to facilitate completion of company METL tasks relating to enabling freedom of maneuver for their supported unit. No recognized unit in the United States military is associated with the capability of Direct-Action raids except 75th Ranger Regiment and Tier 1 assets. Due to this training requirement, geographical constraints, and operation tempo 28th OD CO cannot receive adequate training from other military organizations.

The 28th OD CO attempts to cross train as much as possible with units that have a Direct-Action mission set, but additional training was identified as necessary this year in their annual training guidance.

1.3. Objectives. The basic service objectives include the following:

1.3.1. Overland Manual Driving. Course instructors must be able to provide a minimum of four manual transmission non-standard tactical vehicles (NSTV) for students to train on a variety of vehicles and understand the fundamentals of manual driving in off-road conditions.

1.3.2. Vehicle Recovery. Course must enable students to recover stuck and downed vehicles with a variety of faults in austere conditions with minimal equipment.

1.3.3. Location. Course must be held at a location that enables driving in a variety of environments.

1.3.4. Length. Course must complete all training objectives within five days.

1.4. Scope. Services include classroom instruction, instructor demonstration, confidence exercises, team performance qualification, and individual evaluations on overland mobility tasks.

1.5. Period of Performance. The POP is 13 APR 2026 - 17 APR 2026, 27 APR 2026 – 01 MAY 2026, 04 MAY

2026 - 08 MAY 2026

1.6. Recognized Federal Holidays. The contractor does not normally perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.6.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees normally observe the holiday on the previous Friday. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees normally observe the holiday on the following Monday. The contractor shall work on days Government personnel are working.

1.7. Security Requirements:

1.7.2. Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.7.2.1. The Contractor shall comply with the DD441 and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR Part 117). The Contractor shall implement and maintain a security program for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records.

1.7.2.1.1. Filing Classified Documents. All Government-furnished classified and unclassified files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract shall be maintained in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 25-400-2 Army Records Management Program; Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5200.01 Volumes 1-3, and other applicable regulations. Files shall be transferred to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period or last day of contract performance, whichever comes first. Such files are the property of the U.S. Government.

1.7.2. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use at the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW AR 190-13 Army Physical Security Program.

1.7.3. Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.8. Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor.

1.8.1. The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a written QC Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement procedures and methodologies for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure compliance with all contract requirements. The QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure services comply with the standards defined in the PWS and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

1.8.2. The contractor shall submit their QCP to the KO within 30 days following contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor must receive the KO’s acceptance for any proposed changes to the QCP. The contractor shall submit QCP changes to the KO at least five (5) days prior to implementation.

DELIVERABLE: QCP

1.8.3. The QCP must include and address the following:

1.8.3.1 Contractor’s organizational and management structure, titles, responsibilities and qualifications, work, and quality control verification. A comprehensive program to plan and deliver services described in the contract, prioritize services, and concentrate on the services identified in the PRS.

1.8.3.2. Direct and indirect methods of communication employed by the contractor. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analysis of key process indicators, process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.8.4.1. Methods of identifying deficiencies in service quality before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Describe methods for preventing and addressing corrective actions without dependence upon Government intervention. Contain specific QC techniques for service objectives identified in the PRS.

1.8.4.2. Specify areas the contractor plans to inspect on a scheduled and unscheduled basis and the title of the individual who will complete these inspections. Maintain a system to inspect subcontractor services to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

1.8.4.3. Inspection Files. The contractor shall document and keep records of all QC inspections (and any applicable corrective actions). The contractor shall keep these records throughout the contract term. The contractor shall keep records of all inspections conducted and the necessary corrective action taken. The contractor shall document all QC inspections and corrective actions taken by the contractor throughout the contract term.

1.9. Corrective Action Request (CAR). CARs manage contractual nonconformances. Nonconformance occurs when a contractor fails to meet contract terms, conditions, and/or specifications. Each time they make an observation of nonconformance, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will notify the contractor and ask the contractor to correct the problem or reperform the service. As applicable, the prime contractor shall address resolution of a nonconformance discovered at the subcontractor level.

1.10. Quality Assurance (QA). The COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan primarily focuses on what the COR must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW performance standards. It defines how the Government applies performance standards, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rates. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the COR made the contractor aware of the defective performance.

1.11 Cameras and Photos. The contractor shall submit to the COR any request to take pictures of participants at least five (5) days prior to the need.

DELIVERABLE: Photo Authorization Request

1.11.1 Government Documents. The contractor shall maintain all Government-furnished files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract IAW Army Regulation (AR) 25- 400-2. The contractor shall transfer files to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period. If applicable, the contractor shall provide security of classified documents IAW AR 380-5 and DOD 5200.1-R.

1.12 Safety.

1.12.1 The contractor shall perform work IAW 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910. The contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this Contract. The contractor shall comply with AR 385-10 and Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1.

1.12.2 Contractor personnel shall be trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries.

1.12.3 Within one (1) hour of event occurrence, the contractor shall provide verbal notification to the COR of any incident of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact.

DELIVERABLE: Accident Notification

1.12.4 Within five (5) days of the incident, the contractor shall provide a completed copy of Accident

Investigation Report. The investigation report shall outline the root cause of the incident, the contractor’s plan to remedy any damage to Government property, and the contractor’s strategy for mitigating future occurrence of the root cause(s).

DELIVERABLE: Accident Investigation Report

1.12.5 Environment and OSHA.

1.12.5.1 The contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. The contractor shall immediately notify the KO if they discover any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state, and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract.

1.12.5.2 The contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. The KO or COR may halt contractor performance if they observe unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the contractor or contractor personnel.

The Government may assess monetary deductions until the contractor remedies such conditions.

DELIVERABLE: Spill Report

1.13 Contractor Personnel.

1.13.1 Key Personnel. Key personnel include the Program Manager (PM) and Alternate Program Manager (APM).

The contractor shall inform the KO and COR of any changes to the working status of these key personnel within 10 workdays of the proposed change. If, for any reason, key personnel become, or expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period, the contractor shall promptly replace these individuals with personnel who possess qualifications IAW this PWS.

1.13.1.1 Instructors: The contractor shall provide instructors responsible for the training of individuals enrolled in the course that are qualified on offroad mobility procedures.

1.13.2 Contractor Personnel Identification. All contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties shall identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government officials. The contractor shall mark all correspondence, documents, and reports produced by the contractor as contractor products.

1.13.3 Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance. All contractor personnel shall wear clothing identifying themselves as such (e.g., company logo on shirt, identification badge, etc.). Contractor personnel shall not wear clothing with offensive pictures, political sayings, tank tops, and spandex or similar fabric worn as outerwear.

1.13.3.1 As applicable, the contractor shall ensure personnel utilize protective equipment in compliance with EM

385-1-1.

1.13.4 Personnel Conduct. The KO may require the contractor to remove from the job site any personnel working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the KO that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. IAW DOD 5500.7-R and 18 United States Code (USC) § 1382, removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform required services.

1.13.5 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference or progress meeting as directed by the KO. This meeting will occur at a mutually agreed location. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2 Definitions and Acronyms.

2.11 General Definitions.

2.11.1 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the

Government. The term refers to the prime contractor.

2.11.2 Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate Contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. This is the only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.11.3 Contracting Officer’s Representative. An employee of the United States (U.S.) Government who the KO designates, in writing, to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR does not have authority to execute or agree to any changes or contract modifications. The contractor shall notify the KO of any discrepancy resulting from coordination with or advisement from the COR.

2.11.4 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the

PWS.

2.11.5 Deliverable. Anything the contractor physically delivers. This may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.11.6 Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment, or special tooling.

2.11.7 Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government furnished property includes spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government furnished property also includes contractor acquired property if that property is a deliverable and accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.11.8 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government furnished property and Government purchased contractor acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property.

Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.11.9 Keys. Physical keys, electronic key cards, or lock combinations which grant access to areas which are otherwise restricted.

2.11.10 Performance Requirements Summary. A listing of the service outputs under the contract that the COR evaluates on a regular basis, the surveillance methods the COR uses to evaluate, and the performance requirement of the listed outputs.

2.11.11 Personnel. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing work under this contract.

2.11.12 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.11.13 Quality Assurance. The procedures the Government uses to verify contractor performance meets acceptable standards.

2.11.14 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. A written document specifying the surveillance methodology the

Government utilizes to surveil contractor performance.

2.11.15 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service meets contract requirements.

2.11.16 Real Property. DOD Lands, buildings, structures, utility systems, improvements, and appurtenances, thereto that includes equipment attached to and made part of buildings and structures, but not movable equipment. See 41 CFR 102-71.20, Federal Management Regulation.

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

2.11.18 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.12 General Acronyms.

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement APM Alternate Program Manager AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System ATEP Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal ATO Anti-Terrorism Office CAC Common Access Card CAR Corrective Action Request CFR Code of Federal Regulation CLIN Contract Line-Item Number CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative CT Central Time DA Department of the Army DASG Department of the Army Security Guards DCSA Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DES Director of Emergency Services DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive EM Engineer Manual FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition GFP Government Furnished Property GPC Government Purchase Card IA Information Assurance IPSO Installation Physical Security Office IT Information Technology IAW In Accordance With KO Contracting Officer NCIC III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NISP National Industrial Security Program NLT No Later Than OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OPSEC Operations Security OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PM Program Manager POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance 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 Plan TE Technical Exhibit U.S. United States USC United States Code VCC Visitor Control Center

2.13 Technical Acronyms

OD Ordnance CO Company BN Battalion EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3 Government Furnished Items and Services.

3.11 Services. The Government will provide transport of all course attendees and equipment to the training facility.

Medical and range safety will be provided IAW Range Safety AR 385-63 and 28th OD CO (EOD) SOPs.

3.12 Materials. The Government will provide the training and operational SOPs as applicable to the training in the

PWS.

3.13 Equipment. The government will provide all necessary PPE and personal equipment including (NVDs) for students.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services.

4.11 General. Other than those identified in Part three (3) of this PWS, the contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract.

4.12 Secret Facility Clearence. N/A

4.13 Services. The Contractor shall provide 2 instructors at minimum per day of training to conduct training outlined in PWS.

4.14 Materials. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials to meet the requirements under this PWS. The contractor will furnish personal safety and protective equipment for personnel performing duties where such equipment is indicated by applicable Safety, Environmental or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and SOP. The contractor shall provide vehicles and recovery equipment.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5 Specific Tasks.

5.11 Basic Services. Services include overland mobility operations on manual transmission driving platforms in a variety of environments, weather, and light conditions and recovery procedures with limited support for up to 8 course participants. All contractor employees must be fully aware that government personnel do not have direct authority over contractor personnel. Additionally, all contractor employees must fully understand that only the Contracting Officer (CO/KO) has the authority to change the terms of the contract, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) has authority to direct work, and both the KO & COR can provide guidance. Under this contract, no employer-employee relationship will exist between the government and the contractor and/or between the government and the contractor’s employees.

5.12 Specific Tasks. Overland Mobility Operations, Vehicle Recovery, and Proper Safety Procedures for 28th OD

CO (EOD)

5.12.1 Task #1 – Perform Overland Training on Manual Transmission Vehicles

5.12.1.1 The contractor will provide a minimum of four overland capable manual transmission vehicles with associated recovery and emergency equipment. Students will be familiarized with the operation of manual transmissions and all available equipment related to the vehicles. Training will progress in a crawl-walk-run style, allowing students to gain confidence in the basics of manual driving to more difficult terrain and obstacles.

5.12.1.2 Minimum Acceptable Standard (MAS): 100% of course participants are able to explain the fundamentals of manual transmission driving in off-road conditions and safety considerations. All training is accomplished without safety violation or incident. All students are capable of independent maneuver through a variety of environments.

5.12.2 Task #2 – Perform Overland Operations in Specified Environments

5.12.2.1 The contractor will provide training scenarios and obstacles in mountainous, woodland, and sandy environments. Training will be conducted during day-time and night-time with the use of night vision devices provided by the 28th OD Co (EOD) (A).

5.12.2.2 Minimum Acceptable Standard (MAS): 100% of course participants are able to navigate and maneuver manual transmission vehicles in sandy and mountainous terrain in any weather and light conditions and negotiate obstacles independently.

5.12.3 Task #3 – Perform Recovery Operations in Austere Environments

5.12.3.1 The contractor will provide equipment and demonstrations of the proper use of recovery equipment with hands-on exercises to gain confidence in independent recovery operations.

5.12.3.2 Minimum Acceptable Standard (MAS): 100% of course participants are able to independently recover stuck vehicles in available training environments without the assistance of instructors. All training is accomplished without safety violation or incident.

5.13 Documentation and Reporting.

5.13.1 Damage Report. The contractor shall submit a monthly damage report to the COR that details any damage to Government property, corrective action, and date corrected. The contractor shall provide this prior to the end of training.

DELIVERABLE: Damage Report

5.13.2 Contractor Service Report. The contractor shall report contractor manpower to the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov no later than (NLT) 31 October each year. The COR shall annually verify the Contactor’s compliance and document the results in their October COR Status Report.

https://www.sam.gov/

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6 Applicable Publications.

6.11 The contractor shall abide by the most current version of all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.12 The following publications provide for the general requirements outlined in this PWS.

18 USC § 1382 Entering Military, Naval, or Coast Guard property 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Administration 40 CFR 302 Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives AR 190-13 The Army Physical Security Program AR 190-51 Security of Unclassified Army Property AR 380-5 Army Information Security Program AR 380-67 The Personnel Security Program AR 385-10 The Army Safety Program AR 530-1 Operations Security DOD 4500.9-R Transportation and Traffic Management DOD 5200.1-R DOD Information Security Program: Marking of Information DOD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual DOD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation DODI 5100.76 Safeguarding Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives DODI 5220.22 National Industrial Security Program EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

6.13 The following publications provide for the technical requirements of this PWS.

28th OD CO (EOD) SOPs

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The below chart summarizes contractor service requirements into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold describes the minimum acceptable level of service required for each objective. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PWS

PARAGRAPH

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

INCENTIVE/

DISINCENTIVE

PRS #1

The contractor shall provide training on the fundamentals of manual transmission driving.

5.12.1

The Contractor shall meet these program specific metrics as defined by the PWS to be verified by the

COR.

AQL: 95%

Failure to meet threshold may result in Corrective Action Report.

PRS #2

The contractor shall provide a minimum of four manual transmission vehicles

5.12.1 shall meet these program specific metrics as defined by the PWS to be verified by the

COR.

AQL: 95%

Failure to meet threshold may result in Corrective Action Report.

PRS #3

The contractor shall provide training opportunities in sandy, mountainous, woodland, and day/night conditions.

5.12.2 shall meet these program specific metrics as defined by the PWS to be verified by the

COR.

AQL: 95%

Failure to meet threshold may result in Corrective Action Report.

PRS #4

The contractor shall provide training on vehicle recovery and obstacle navigation in austere environments.

5.12.3 shall meet these program specific metrics as defined by the PWS to be verified by the

COR.

AQL: 95%

Failure to meet threshold may result in Corrective Action Report.

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

DELIVERABLE

PWS

PARAGRAPH FREQUENCY MEDIUM

SUBMIT

TO

QCP 1.8.1.

Within 30 days following contract award and at least five (5) days prior to implementing any changes.

Digital COR

Photo Authorization Request

1.11. At least five (5) days prior to the need. Digital COR

Accident Notification 1.12.3. Within one (1) hour of event occurrence. Verbal COR

Accident Investigation Report

1.12.4. Within five (5) days of event occurrence. Digital COR

Damage Report 5.3.1. Prior to the 5th of each month. Digital COR