Small Arms PWS 2023.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL

GROUP ONE ON SMALL ARMS RANGE USE

1.0 BACKGROUND

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group Commanders provide forces in support of Fleet

Commanders and Navy Component Commander, Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), Expeditionary

Strike Groups (ESG), Mine Countermeasures (MCM) task Force/Groups, Naval Special Warfare

(NSW) Squadrons, Army Special operations Forces (SOF), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Unified Theatre Commanders, Naval Regional Commanders, and contingency operations (i.e.

aircraft recovery, range/waterway clearance, U.S. Secret Service support, CNO projects, etc.

EOD Special Operations Force (SOF) Companies provide EOD Command, Control and tactical capabilities to support Naval Special Warfare Squadrons (NSW RONS) and U.S. Army Special

Operation Forces (SOF) Groups. EOD support requirements and missions are functionally organized to locate, identify, mitigate or render safe ordnance or associated hazards and threats that impede dominant maneuver.

1.1 SCOPE

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the outcomes to be accomplished by a contracted vendor who will provide Small Arms Range facilities specifically designed to train

EOD operators and support personnel assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One

Forces (EODGRUONE).

The range facilities shall be made accessible for designated Range Safety Officers for the opportunity to qualify/certify all EOD and support personnel small arms qualifications in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1 (series) and COMNECCINST 3591.1 (series). The contracted range shall be able to support 25 students per day, 92 days period per year.

1.2 ACRONYMS

EOD – Explosive Ordnance Disposal SOF - Special Operations Forces FAR – Federal Aviation Regulation FRTP – Fleet Response Training Plan NECC – Naval Expeditionary Combat Command POP – Period of Performance PWS – Performance Work Statement TA – Technical Assistant CAT – Category

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment, where applicable or necessary to support training administered by U.S. Navy EOD personnel.

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

The Small Arms Range facilities need to be able to accommodate the following capabilities:

1. The ability to cancel, adjust or shift dates and times on short notice to accommodate a schedule change with teams and tactical training students in house for their advanced training without interfering with other unit’s scheduling.

2. The capability to allow various dynamic range movements with both personnel and target scenarios.

3. The capability to be able to adjust target scenarios out to a distance of 100 yards without interfering with other surrounding ranges and their range lateral limits.

4. The capability to allow range evolutions in the evening hours and conduct night laser training including the ability to make adjustments to equipment and gear without affecting other surrounding range evolutions.

5. The capability to shoot steel targets at various positions up to 100 yards without interfering with other surrounding ranges.

6. The capability to accommodate up to 25 shooters at one time with safe distance between individuals to perform various static shooting movements in a safe manner.

7. The ability to perform all the above mentioned requirements safely on the same day and range if necessary and IAW the approved curriculum.

8. The capability to provide a 40 x 20 ft. area to accommodate equipment storage containers that will remain onsite without interfering with surrounding ranges.

9. The capability to support the use of the M4-A1 Tactical Assault Rifle.

10. The range must support the use of both military instructors, and contractor instructors.

11. The range must be willing to enter into a written agreement that the training dates listed in section 2.1.1 will be made available for the governments use.

2.1.1 SCHEDULES

Training shall be scheduled at least 2 weeks prior to execution. However, the stated training dates may be changed by the government due to mission requirements. The range may be scheduled for up to 8 hours per day with 18 days requiring the use of the range at night. An anticipated schedule of dates will be submitted to the Contracting Officer 90 days prior to contract award and each option year award.

2.1.2 MISHAP

The Contractor shall report to the COR and procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) within 2 hours of the incident if a mishap involving services under this contract results in an injury or damage in excess of $2,000.00. If the U.S. Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the Contractor (including all Sub-Contractors) shall cooperate with the government personnel until the investigation is completed. The Contractor shall allow authorized government representatives access to the Contractor’s facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation.

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3.1.1 The period of performance for this contract will be 2 May 2023 to 1 May 2025.

3.2 PLACE OF PERORMANCE

The place of performance shall be located within a fifty (50) mile radius of EOD Training and Evaluation Unit ONE San Diego CA 92147.

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

The government and the end user require contracted services that allow the EOD team to arrive at the training location and begin training without the burden of scheduling ranges or reserving training areas. The outcome of this effort is to provide a low to no impact all inclusive training support solution for the operational EOD team attending. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide the following facilities, equipment and services as follows:

1. Small Arms Range

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

The government shall provide all Range Safety Officers, Instructors, and supplies (targets, staples, silhouettes, etc) required by OPNAVINST 3591.1 to safely conduct CAT III and CAT IV tactical shooting course of instructions.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Purpose: To ensure that the Government has an effective and systematic method of surveillance for the services in the PWS. The QASP will be used primarily as a tool to verify that the contractor is performing all services required by the PWS in a timely, accurate and complete fashion.

1. Critical performance processes and requirements. Critical to the performance of providing training support for EOD operators, accurate and thorough completion of all contract/task order requirements.

2. Performance Standards

a. Schedule - The due dates for deliverables and the actual accomplishment of the schedule will be assessed against original due dates and milestones established for the contract or task order(s).

b. Deliverables – The deliverables required to be submitted will be assessed against the specifications for the deliverables detailed in the contract/task order(s) and the Quality Control Plan (QCP), if required by the contract, for the required content, quality, timeliness, and accuracy:

1. Small Arms Range facility use

2. Invoice for Small Arms Range to include usage hours

c. Past Performance - In addition to any schedule, deliverables, and cost aspects of performance discussed above, pursuant to FAR 42.15, the Government will assess the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship, the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules including the administrative aspects of performance, the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction, and the contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

3. Surveillance methods: The primary methods of surveillance used to monitor performance of this contract will include, but not be limited to, random or planned sampling, periodic inspection, and validated customer complaints.

4. Performance Measurement: Performance will be measured in accordance with the following table:

Performance

Element Performance Requirement

Surveillance Method

Frequency Acceptable Quality Level

Contractor Quality

Activities, facilities, deliveries as required by the PWS

Inspection by the COR

Upon completion of activities;

as required for corrective action

>95% compliance

Contractor Response

Activities, facilities, deliveries as required by the PWS

Inspection by the COR

As required for Corrective Action

100% compliance

Invoicing Invoices per contract procedures are timely and accurate.

Review & acceptance of the invoice by the COR

Upon completion of each event

100% accuracy

Contract Deliverables

Range usage Invoice and usage hrs.

Inspection by the TA

100% inspection of all contract deliverables.

>98% of deliverables performed/submitted timely

Overall Contract Performance

Overall contract performance of sufficient quality to earn a Satisfactory

(or higher) rating in the

COR’s annual report on

Contractor Performance

Assessment by the COR

Annual All performance elements rated Satisfactory (or higher)

If performance is within acceptable levels, it will be considered to be satisfactory. If not, overall performance may be considered unsatisfactory.

Incentives/Disincentives:

The COR makes an annual report on Contractor Performance via CPARS or other annual report that may be required. The contractor’s failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract/task order, reflected in the COR’s annual report, may result in termination of the contract/task order and may also result in the loss of future Government contracts/task orders.

The contractor’s failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract/task order may result in the non-exercise of available options.

For each item that does not meet acceptable levels, the Government may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). CDRs will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer with a copy sent to the contractor. The contractor must reply in writing within 5 days of receipt identifying how future occurrences of the problem will be prevented. Based upon the contractor’s past performance and plan to solve the problem, the Contracting Officer (KO) will determine if any further action will be taken.

In accordance with the inspection of services provisions of the contract, the contractor will be incentivized to provide quality products in a timely manner since the Government can require the Contractor, at no additional cost, to replace or correct work that fails to meet contract requirements.