SOW Advanced Tactical Combat Casualty Care 191NLE23Q0036.pdf

United States Department of State

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

INL KYIV Advanced Training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

191NLE23Q0036

SECTION 1

SOLICITATION CONSIDERATIONS

1.1 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov.

1.2 TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT (19 U.S.C. 2512(A)) (TAA)

Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that shall supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been, substantially transformed, in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered, substantially transformed, and based solely on its integration into IT or other systems

1.3 UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

See FAR 3.104 for additional information.

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SECTION 2 (Instruction to Offerors)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS/RESPONDENTS

SUBMISSION INFORMATION PERTAINING TO REQUEST FOR QUOTE

2.1 INFORMATION TO CONTRACTOR

Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this Request for Quote (RFQ) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business or that contain trade secrets or proprietary or personnel information shall be clearly marked. Marking of items shall not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DOS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents shall be deemed releasable.

2.2 QUESTIONS CONCERNING SOLICITATION

Offerors are warned against contacting any INL personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to award of the Contract resulting from this RFQ. If such a contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing vendors, the vendor making such a contact may be excluded from award consideration.

No information concerning this RFQ shall be provided in response to telephone calls. All such requests shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

Submit Questions by:

• 5:00 P.M. (local Washington D.C. time) on the following date: 10 May 2023

2.3 NOTICE OF SAM.GOV SYNOPSIS CLOSING DATE AND TIME

All offers shall be submitted to the designated Government Representative via email.

Any communications in reference to this RFQ shall cite the reference section title and page number, and directed to the following individuals:

Name: Mohan N Krishnakumar

Title: Contracting Officer

E-mail: KrishnakumarM@state.gov

Closing Date and Time:

• 5:00 P.M. (local Washington D.C. time) on the following date: 19 May 2023

2.4 CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

The Department of State (DOS) encourages the use of subcontractors. In addition, the Department requires that any potential Organization Conflict of Interest be identified in the proposal to ensure proper firewalls established prior to award.

2.5 MULTIPLE PROPOSALS/ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

Contractors shall not submit, nor shall the Government accept or evaluate, multiple proposals offering alternative solutions. Contractors shall not submit, nor shall the Government accept or evaluate, multiple solutions within one proposal.

2.6 PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

Contractors shall agree, if the proposal is accepted within ninety (90) calendar days (unless a greater period is inserted by the contractor) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals, to furnish any or all of the requirements upon which prices are proposed at the price set opposite each item, performed and/or delivered at the designated point(s) within the time specified.

2.7 SPECIFIC SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Vendors shall limit the number of pages to no more than fifteen (15), 12 Point Font, Times New Roman, pdf.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background:

INL supports the sustainment, development, and training of the National Police of Ukraine SWAT Department, called KORD, and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Special Operations Detachment, called DOZOR. INL’s counterparts are seeking assistance in supporting their training programs for experienced team medics by providing a tailored training course focused on extensive close to real life scenarios simulating combat fire and tactics, providing situational experience and stress to enhance the learning outcomes.

Work to be done:

INL has a request for a vendor through free and open competition to provide an advanced training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) that meets the following minimum requirements:

• Five-day advanced TCCC

- Two training courses shall be conducted back-to-back

- Training venue shall be provided

- Each training course will be required for up to 25 personnel

- Onsite meals and lodging shall be provided for the participants

- Course shall be taught over a 5-day (from Monday to Friday) and satisfy PHTLS/TCCC guidelines, to include scenario-based trauma field exercises. Training shall include, but not be limited to, all the sub-components of TCCC

- Training shall include didactic instruction and practical hands-on training and will be 40 hours in length

- Training shall be delivered in Ukrainian language or with a professional interpretation to Ukrainian language

- Student-to-instructor ratio is not to exceed 5:1 for exercises

- Following topics must be included in the curriculum:

Overview of Tactical Medicine Training

Phases of TCCC

Casualty Transport Techniques

Hemorrhage Control

Surgical Interventions

Advanced Airway

Breathing

Fracture management

Head Trauma

Burns

Ballistic Injuries

Blast Injuries

Shock

IV/IO and fluid therapy

Medical planning

Field stabilization

Battlefield Pharmacology in accordance with current TCCC guidelines

• Provide all Class VIII (medical) supplies, equipment, and training aids necessary to execute training

• Ensure import of training aids and instruction adheres to all host nation regulations

• Conduct medical product demonstrations for all equipment and training aids. (i.e.: hemostatic agents, tourniquets, chest dressings)

• Conduct advanced trauma scenarios appropriate for a tactical team medic operating in remote, austere environments

• Provide academic course materials in both English and Ukrainian for all subjects presented in the training to include course outline, student handouts, and student performance feedback

• Provide comprehensive after-action review of attending personnel performance within 30 days following completion of the course

• Have Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) institutional accreditation with the ability to issue CAPCE accredited continuing education upon course completion to those medical personnel for career maintenance/advancement

• Provide evidence of past performance demonstrating a minimum of 10 years conducting DoD TCCC training courses with advanced training aids at both a fixed facility and Mobile Training Teams (MTT)

• Instructor minimum qualifications are as follows:

- Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Prolonged Field Care / TCCC / USDAAT, as well as the Operational Medicine skills of a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Medic

- Medical Scenario Support Monitor / Instructors for Instructional Scenarios and Situational

Training Exercise shall have SOF combat experience and be a graduate of Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC), Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Sam Houston, TX;

or Pararescue Journeymen (PJ) course at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, and qualified in one of the following Military Occupational Specialty/Navy Enlisted Codes:

(18D/8491/8492/8403/8427/1T2X1(PJ), Physician or Physician Assistant (PA) with significant emergency medical and trauma management backgrounds

11.1 AWARD TYPE:

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the requirements identified in this RFQ. The FFP price shall include all direct and indirect costs, profit, shipping/delivery charges, export requirements, insurance, and etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award.

BASIS OF AWARD

EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS:

• Award from this solicitation will be made on an “All or None” basis.

• Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote that is responsive to the Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. The Government reserves the right to reject a quotation that is technically unacceptable or unreasonably high in price.

2. The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the quoter's compliance with the terms of the RFQ.

3. The quoter must be able to demonstrate that it has the necessary resources to provide on-time delivery as well as a high level of quality for the requested items.

QUOTATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

1. PRICE: unit and extended prices, inclusive of delivery charges. (N/A if not applicable)

2. DELIVERY DATE: Vehicles delivered to Government by XXXXXXXXX.

3. DESCRIPTION: Description/nomenclature of the item being quoted; product literature may be provided. Quotation must demonstrate compliance with all required features. Also include description of warranty terms.

4. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) AND Central Contractor Registration (CCR):

DUNS number and statement that the quoter is registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/System for Award Management (SAM).

5. CERTIFICATIONS: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3) or statement that the certifications are included already at the ORCA web site (https://orca.bpn.gov/).

6. PAST PERFORMANCE: A list of contracts within the last two (2) years for the provision of comparable Marine Patrol Vehicles to federal or commercial customers. The list shall https://orca.bpn.gov/ include contact information (name, organization, email, and phone) and limited to no more than five (5) references.