Attachment 19 - Domestic Training Venue Specifications.pdf

S-AQMMA-17-R-0163 Department of State Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance (GATA II)

Attachment 19 – Domestic Training Facility Specifications

1.0 INDOOR TRAINING FACILITIES

The Contractor shall provide the following classrooms, indoor space and equipment for tactical training within the 48 contiguous United States:

A. Classrooms - Three climate controlled classrooms with seating for up to 36 people each.

Seating and writing surfaces may be portable or fixed. Tables should be configured in a horseshoe (U-shape). Tables should be no less than 36 inches wide to accommodate participant manuals (four inch manuals) and assembly of individual tactical gear.

B. Breakout Rooms - Six breakout rooms with seating for up to 12 people each to accommodate up to three concurrent courses. Classrooms may be used as breakout rooms as long as there are three rooms for each concurrent course.

C. Study Hall - A study hall, located within a five-minute walk of the living area, having basic reference materials (e.g., atlas, dictionary), and furnishings, including tables and chairs, to accommodate up to 36 people. This room may also serve as a classroom, or a breakout room, but shall be open seven days a week whenever DS/T/ATA participants are at the facility.

D. Audiovisual Equipment - The following training equipment shall be available in each classroom and each breakout room and shall be set up as requested to meet course requirements:

1. Presentation laptop computer(s) and LCD projector(s), internet connection and service, projection screens, speakers, wireless remotes with laser pointer, six TV monitors, and six DVD players along with adapters, extension cords and electrical accessories.

2. Large (4’ x 6’) blackboards or whiteboards, viewing stands or easels with 2’ X 3’ flip chart paper and masking tape, writing pads, pens, pencils, chalk, dry erase markers, erasers and board cleaner.

3. Hard-wired (not portable) interpretation equipment for up to 24 participants and 6 interpreters.

4. Conference Facilities - A conference room large enough to accommodate up to 12 people where DS/T/ATA on-site representatives, escort officers, and interpreters can meet in private. This facility shall be climate controlled and may serve as a breakout room if properly equipped for both. Conference facilities shall include internet access connection and telephone for conference calls.

5. Utilities - The level of lighting and noise abatement criteria in the above rooms shall meet or exceed that prescribed for public school classrooms by State laws in the area wherein the facilities are located. Classrooms, breakout rooms and conferencing facilities shall have at least ten electrical outlets suitable for powering audiovisual and interpretation equipment.

6. DS/T/ATA Office Space – The contractor shall provide adequate office space (maximum of two) for DS/T/ATA OSRs and/or visiting DS/T/ATA staff. The office space should be located at the domestic training site and furnished with office supplies and equipment including computer, internet and telephone. All associated costs are billable to the Government.

2.0 LODGING, MEAL SERVICE, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The Contractor shall provide lodging, meals, and other on-site services for all members of the training delegation. Each DS/T/ATA training delegation includes foreign participants, contractor-provided instructors, DS/T/ATA OSRs, up to six interpreters, and an AEO. The contractor shall not pay for these services for U.S. Government employees.

2.1. LIVING QUARTERS

A. Lodging for up to 100 persons (three concurrent course deliveries) shall be available.

Quarters shall consist of a minimum of 18 single occupancy rooms with private bath, 18 single occupancy rooms with bath shared with one other single occupancy room, and 32 double occupancy rooms having bath facilities shared with one other double occupancy room.

B. Each room shall be furnished with a desk or writing table, chair and desk lamp and a bed, night table and bedside reading light for each occupant. In addition, each room shall have one television (at least 19‖) and one telephone with free local calls. Contractor shall provide for purchase by foreign delegates pre-paid phone cards for international calls.

C. Clean towels and soap shall be furnished daily; linens shall be changed twice weekly; house-cleaning service shall be furnished twice per week, excluding weekends.

D. Mattresses, linens and towels shall be at least ―hotel quality (U.S. standards).

E. In order to be available 24/7, the contractor shall lodge the AEO in a single room with private bath at the same facility as the delegates, preferably at a moderate distance to ensure privacy.

F. The Contractor shall lodge up to six interpreters and one DS/T/ATA OSR per course, as required.

1. Lodging shall be separate and at a moderate distance from the foreign delegates in hotel-quality or extended stay residence-style single rooms with private bath.

2. Living quarters shall include refrigerator, microwave, stovetop and utensils.

3. If the training site is over 60 minutes from local hotels, the contractor shall lodge other DS/T/ATA visitors and provide meal service during training hours. The Contractor shall not pay for U.S. Government employees.

G. Any other practical and cost-effective configuration that approximates the capacity, convenience and privacy described above will be considered and evaluated.

2.2 MEAL SERVICE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The Contractor shall provide the following:

A. A lounge area with seating for at least 36 persons, located within ten minutes walking distance of participant lodging.

1. The lounge shall be open from 1800 to 2200 hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1800 to 2400 hours on Friday, from 1000 to 2400 hours on Saturday and from 1300 to 2200 hours on Sunday.

2. The lounge shall be equipped with informal furniture, games tables, DVD/Blu-ray players and at least one large screen TV no smaller than 42 inches. Two smaller (not less than 19 inches) TV sets and two DVD/Blu-ray players shall be readily available (rental agreement acceptable) in the event classes of dissimilar nationalities or languages are present. The contractor shall make a reasonable effort to obtain DVD/Blu-ray titles or cable television service in languages spoken by each delegation.

3. The lounge shall have at least 12 computer stations with free to the end user and operable high-speed Internet access.

B. Kitchen / dining facility within five minutes walking distance of the classroom area.

1. Dining facility shall be capable of serving at least 100 persons at one sitting.

2. Kitchen staff must be capable of preparing or providing food service for persons with various dietary, cultural, and religious preferences.

3. Dining facility must serve three regular meals a day, provide box lunches for participants engaged in field training (when ordered in advance), and late evening snacks until 2200 hours (machine service acceptable for snacks).

4. Food preparation and service shall comply with Federal, State, and Local standards and sanitation codes.

5. The Contractor shall provide meal service during training hours for all members of the training delegation and any visiting DS/T/ATA staff or invited guests. Contractor shall not pay for government employees.

C. Physical Training Facility and Athletic Equipment – Facilities equipped for both strength conditioning and cardio/aerobic (running path, basketball, volleyball, tennis, bicycles, rowing, etc.) shall be available within five minutes walking distance of the living quarters and must be able to accommodate a minimum of 36 people.

1. The facility shall be open to meet the needs of the delegates from at least 600 to 2200 hours on weekdays, 0800 to 2000 hours on Saturdays, and 1300 to 2000 hours on Sundays.

D. Laundry Facilities - A climate controlled laundry area and at least six commercial size washers and dryers shall be provided. Access shall be on a 24-hour basis and there shall be no fee for use of the machines. However, a daily laundry service is also acceptable.

3.0 OUTDOOR TACTICAL TRAINING FACILITIES

A. Outdoor training facilities shall be capable of accommodating three concurrent courses at all times and conducive to training year-round in moderate weather conditions. The contractor shall provide outdoor tactical training facilities for live fire practical exercises; and detonation of high explosives. All course- specific facilities shall be within a safe distance from living quarters, classrooms and other areas and within ten minutes proximity to each other. Except for low light practical exercises up to one evening per week, training day including travel time to ranges and practical exercise areas shall not exceed 10 hours based on an eight-hour program of instruction.

B. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations for high-risk training and secure storage of explosives, weapons, ammunition and HAZMAT. Sufficient quantities of ammunition and explosives shall be stored and maintained to permit uninterrupted training for up to three concurrent domestic tactical courses.

C. The Contractor shall provide the following outdoor tactical training facilities:

1. On-site emergency medical equipment and personnel certified to treat injuries associated with vehicular, shooting, and explosive accidents.

2. Ranges shall be secluded with measures taken to prevent casual observation of the training activities. Ranges shall have fixed or portable sound systems so that instructors can communicate through interpreters to all participants on the range during field exercises.

3. Road Surfaces - All outdoor facilities shall be connected by surfaced, all-weather roads and walkways with proper drainage. The term ―all-weather—refers to the general requirement that the contractor must be able to provide training year-round. In order to be considered all-weather the walkways would have to be made of a material that would allow use in the most inclement type of weather normally experienced in the geographic area of the contractor facilities.

4. Parking Areas - Each range area shall have parking spaces for training vehicles and at least three buses, nine full-size passenger vans, or equivalent parking for shuttle service for on-site transportation of participants. The parking areas shall have an all-weather surface.

5. Field Facilities - Each range complex shall have access to an eating area. Restroom and wash-up facilities shall be located within five-minutes walking distance of each range and shall be equipped with flowing hot and cold water and supplies. Facilities shall remain clean and provisioned for continuous use.

6. Waste Disposal - All ranges shall have toxic waste disposal facilities, or arrangements, recycling programs, and trash pick-up services that meet local municipal and Federal environmental and sanitation standards.

7. Safety Criteria - Ammunition and explosives storage areas and facilities shall meet all federal, state, and local criteria for safe and secure storage of high velocity rifle, handgun, pistol, revolver, and shotgun ammunition, smoke canisters, diversionary grenade devices and explosive charges.

3.1 EXPLOSIVES RANGES

The Contractor shall provide explosive ranges capable of accommodating three concurrent explosives courses year-round and conducive to training under all weather conditions. Each bomb render-safe/post blast/arson investigation range shall meet the following specifications:

A. Explosive Ranges: An all season multiple use explosive range shall accommodate separate but simultaneous use: one surface detonation of three pounds and four surface detonations of up to one-half pound of high explosives with a TNT equivalent charge of 1.36 to 1.69. Shots for EIC and PBI are less than one-half pound. During the special charges course module, some fragmentation will be produced from the vehicles and all personnel in the area must be protected. Minimum area is 1,024’ diameter, as remote as possible. Training areas will have an explosive range and viewing bunkers, or front and overhead protection at a safe distance, approved by state and or local authorities for the type and amount of explosives to be used during training.

B. Bunkers: A series of bunkers and pits for the detonation of various types of explosives, and the investigation of blast effects, shall be provided:

1. Ten sand-filled firing pits 8’X 10’, each separated and backed by earth and railroad tie revetments, at safe distances from the blast areas in paragraphs;

2. At the front of each sand-filled, un-revetted pit for surface explosions and explosion scene sifting operations shall be provided. Hard surface areas shall be adjacent to the pits for prepositioning bomb pots and foaming equipment.

3. A covered firing line with a concrete pad shall be located at least 600’ from the firing pits.

4. An easily accessible, year-round source of running water shall be provided at a blast protected spigot located at the side of the firing pit line.

5. Regulations. Explosive storage bunkers for storing explosives used on the ranges shall be in compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive (BATF) standards. The bunkers and explosives shall be placed on concrete pads a safe distance from ranges and other facilities.

6. Post Blast Areas. Four circular post-blast investigation areas, each approximately 50’ in diameter, surfaced with sand, shall be provided in a safe area that is suitable for instruction during other explosive investigation activities on the range. These are in addition to those provided for the destruction of vehicles.

C. Scenario Buildings: Training structures shall be available for scenario operations. These structures will be used by the instructors to deploy participant teams demonstrating their learned abilities. They will be duplicating real life situations in areas that may be encountered by the foreign participants. The buildings will be protected prior to the use of an explosive tool and will not be destroyed. There will be no high explosives used in these training structures unless the structures are specifically designed for that purpose. If that is the case, prior permission from the range officer will be obtained. A shoot house can be used if necessary.

D. Booby-trap Trail: A trail approximately 150’ long shall be provided in an area that is safe and suitable for instruction during other activities on the range. A house to serve as a facility in which to investigate and clear booby traps shall be provided adjacent to the trail. This house shall be of wood-frame shell construction, approximately 25’ X 20’, with four rooms located around a center hall. There shall be one front door, one rear door, and four indoor doors. Each room and the hall shall have two windows, a light and an electric outlet.

E. Secure Storage: The training area shall include secure storage space for all explosives, ammunition, and equipment as described herein. Storage buildings must comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. Ammunition Supply Points (ASP) must be available for issue and receipt of explosives on a daily basis. A course schedule will be made available to Range Control for proper planning; to support uninterrupted training due to weather or other practical considerations, an ASP shall be available to issue and receive explosives on short notice in compliance with applicable regulations.

F. Device Assembly Rooms: The training area shall include secure room(s) with electric power for instructors to build and store devices, circuits, components, and training aids. The room(s) will be used by the instructors only to assemble explosive devices, plan scenarios, and organize daily coursework. The rooms shall be secure and large enough to assemble and store up to 250 devices per course.

G. Vehicles and Range Maintenance: The contractor shall provide all vehicles for demolition, detonation, scenarios and explosives training. The contractor shall provide vehicle servicing, towing, set up and removal.

H. Emergency Medical Technician: The contractor will provide a certified EMT or equivalent with emergency transportation during range operations and live fire practical exercises.

I. Toilets. Due to the distance that may be traveled between the ranges or scenario sites and the classrooms, toilets for both men and women shall be available on the training ranges.

3.2 MULTIPLE USE SMALL ARMS RANGE

A. The Contractor shall provide a multiple-use small arms range with a minimum of 24 firing points, and firing positions at the 3, 7, 15, and 25 yard (or meter equivalent) positions, shall be provided. The small arms weapons category includes all calibers of 9mm pistol, 357 revolver, 12 gauge shotgun (SG), 9mm submachine gun (SMG), and 5.56mm and 7.62mm carbine, or similar.

B. The range shall have a covered hardstand approximately 25 feet deep across all firing points, directly behind the 25 yard (or meter equivalent) position. Upright barricades and firearms rests shall be provided at each shooting point at the 25 yard (or meter equivalent) position.

Provision shall be made for barricades at the 7 and 15 yard (or meter equivalent) positions when needed.

C. Three all-weather walkways, approximately three feet wide, shall be provided from the covered hardstand to the seven-yard (or meter equivalent) position at the two outside and the center firing points. Where hardstands are not specified at shooting points, well-drained gravel shall be provided.

D. An all-weather range control position (e.g. tower or elevated platform), sited to provide a clear view of all firing points, shall be provided at the 50 yard (or meter equivalent) position.

E. A covered shelter with bench seating for at least 32 persons shall be provided behind the 50-yard (or meter equivalent) position.

F. The range, including the control and firing points, target areas and berms, shall meet or exceed the state and federal BATF safety guidelines. The range shall be suitable for live-fire training for small arms noted above.

G. Target points shall be flexible and movable. The instructional staff shall control the moving target system.

H. A minimum of six outdoor electrical outlets for interpreter/instructor/range control equipment shall be spaced along the covered shelter behind the 25 yard (or meter equivalent) positions.

I. Standard life-size color targets shall be available in sufficient quantities to support the expenditure of 10 targets per shooter per day during handgun training and 30 targets per shooter per day during SMG, shotgun, and carbine or similar weapons training.

3.3 RIFLE RANGE

A. The Contractor shall provide a 300-yard (or meter equivalent) rifle range having a minimum of 12 firing points.

B. The range shall have mandatory berms of sufficient dimensions to safely contain 7.62mm and 30-06 caliber high velocity rifle rounds of any load.

C. An all-weather hardstand approximately 20’ deep shall be provided to the rear of the 300-yard (or meter equivalent) firing line. The hardstand shall have overhead cover, and the range shall have a control tower, target facilities, break benches, and electrical outlets similar to those for the handgun range.

D. Firing positions shall be provided at the 50-yard (or meter equivalent) line, 100-yard (or meter equivalent) line and the 200-yard (or meter equivalent) line. These positions shall be without overhead cover but with all-weather surfaces at the firing points.

3.4 SHOOT HOUSE

The Contractor shall provide a shoot house located in the general area of the multi-purpose firing range and configured as follows:

A. The design and placement of the house shall permit firing of weapons in any horizontal direction within the house. The house must be accessible by vehicle.

B. The house shall have an entrance room of a minimum 20’ X 20’ and a hallway at least 4’ wide leading from this room. Four rooms, two on each side, will access the hall. Each side room shall be at least 10’ X 12’ and be configured differently. Electric lights shall be provided in each room and the hallway. In addition, video cameras will be installed inside the house to allow for the filming of training exercises.

C. The house shall have a minimum of three exterior entrances, on different sides of the structure. The minimum height of the interior walls shall be eight (8) feet; the house shall have a weatherproof roof.

D. The house shall be constructed of reinforced moveable plywood (or similar material) walls backed by bulletproof materials. The shoot house must meet state and federal BATF standards and be constructed at or above ground level to prevent rounds from escaping the house. Absorption levels must be adequate to accommodate the impact of 5.56mm rounds (note: frangible ammunition can be used inside the shoot house).

E. The interior doors shall be constructed in such a manner that they can be breached with standard internal breaching door charges.

F. The exterior doors shall be constructed in such a manner that they can be breached with standard external breaching door charges.

G. Durable breaching structure, wall, frame or façade shall include doors and replacement doors including service and hardware to hang the doors.

H. For safety and maximum control, the house must have an overhead catwalk with railings.

I. If the shoot house is equipped with a video system for training purposes, contractor shall video practical exercises and review video images with participants to improve their collective and individual skills. If the shoot house is equipped with a video system for training purposes, a token video image shall be provided to participants at graduation.

3.5 SIMUNITIONS SHOOT HOUSE

The Contractor shall provide at least two training buildings with various interior configurations for simunitions (SIMS) training.

3.6 TRAIN ASSAULT FACILITY

The Contractor shall provide a realistic three-car replica of a passenger train placed on train tracks and a mock train station to support teaching tubular, aircraft, or linear train assaults. The contractor may propose an alternate practical exercise or mock facility as long it meets the requirement to teach tactical tubular, aircraft or linear train assaults in a realistic setting.

4.0 RANGE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide the following facilities, personnel, services and materials for support of range operations and services:

A. Armory - A secure, alarmed, and climate controlled weapons storage and maintenance shop with a capacity for up to 100 pistols, 100 revolvers, 100 submachine guns or carbines, 36 shotguns and 20 sharpshooter/observer rifles. Armory shall include storage racks, work benches, gun cleaning tools and expendable supplies needed for weapons maintenance.

Armory facilities containing GFE special protective equipment (SPE) shall meet Department security standards.

B. Armorer and Custodian – Sufficient armorers and custodians to safeguard, perform third echelon maintenance, issue, receive and maintain records on all weapons. The armorer shall provide the same custodial and accountability functions for ammunition and explosives stored in outlying areas of the facility as for those in the armory. Services shall be available at all times requested to support scheduled DS/T/ATA training.

C. Storage/Maintenance Sheds - Storage/maintenance sheds, providing a total of at least 800 square feet of floor space, shall be provided to the rear of the weapons firing line, for constructing, storing and repairing damaged targets and other range accessories. The shed(s) shall have adequate workbenches, an air compressor and solvent tank, proper ventilation and electrical outlets.

5.0 VEHICLES, DRIVERS, AND ROLE-PLAYERS

A. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles for training, drivers, and transportation for on and off site activity as specified below. Vehicles shall include maintenance, mechanics, towing and fuel.

1. For each CRT and ACRT course, the Contractor shall provide target vehicles for practical exercises.

2. For each explosives course, the Contractor shall provide the following demolition vehicles for practical exercises.

a. Up to 3 vehicles for EIC classes

b. Up to6 vehicles for AEIC classes, 2 of 6 vehicles should be van-like vehicles

c. Up to 6 vehicles for PBI classes, in addition to a bicycle or motorcycle

3. For each PNL or PNL-TST course or tactical special program, the Contractor shall provide up to six total SUVs and full size sedans with automatic transmission for practical exercises plus target and ramming vehicles.

4. The Contractor shall provide up to nine full size passenger vans and shuttle service to support three concurrent courses including local ground transportation during training and off site excursions.

5. The Contractor shall provide one vehicle per course for the lead instructor to travel between tactical training scenarios in order to oversee and monitor practical exercises on range days.

B. The contractor shall provide drivers and local ground transportation for participants during domestic training and DS/T/ATA-sponsored off site excursions.

C. Contractor shall provide role players for practical exercises as delineated below. Role players participate in intermittent situational training exercises to replicate call out scenarios.

1. The Contractor shall equip all role players with appropriate PPE as paintball guns and simunitions rounds are used in the course of training exercises, and roleplayers shall have the expectation of being shot with such weapons.

2. The Contractor shall provide role players in the following numbers

a. No fewer than 15 role players for a CRT course

b. No fewer than 20 role players for an ACRT course

– c. No fewer than 15 role players for PNL and PNL-TST courses