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38th Rescue Squadron (RQS) Support to Pre-deployment Training 14-27 August 2022

1.0 Scope. 38th RQS requires contracted support to provide its personnel with development, sustainment, refinement and enhancement of their existing skill sets with a contractor that is inherently balanced, sustainable, flexible, responsive, expandable and credible. The 38th RQS provide a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) force that is capable of rapid planning, coordination and execution of a broad array of conventional and special operations / taskings as part of their organizational Mission Essential Task List (METL). As an operational expeditionary unit providing personnel to support their various combat and special operations assignments, the 38th RQS requires consolidated manpower, materials and facilities support to further its ability to sustain, refine and enhance their team’s basic to advanced proficiency levels in selected tasks and enhance the existing multifaceted capabilities within their Command. This outsourced training will include subject matter expertise (SME) / instruction (in multiple disciplines), materials, facilities and miscellaneous support.

2.0 Applicable Documents and References.

2.1 USDA Class R Research Facility Certification

2.2 AAALAC Accreditation

2.3 CAPCE Organizational Accreditation

2.4 Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support/Tactical Combat Casualty Care (PHTLS/TCCC) protocols as established by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

2.5 The Animal Welfare Act 9 CFR

2.6 AFI 16-1202 – Pararescue Operations, Techniques, and Procedures

2.7 AFTTP 3-3.8 – Air Force Combat Fundamentals, Guardian Angle and Special Tactics

3.0 Requirements. The contractor will provide a 14 day training package at a private training complex that satisfies all requirements of the SOW. The period of performance will be 15-27 August 2022. The complex should be no more than an 8 hour drive time or 600 miles from Moody AFB, GA. Unit requires a single complex that can provide all of the consolidated resources (personnel, materials, facilities, ranges and training areas) to enhance the individual and collective team level skills of the force being trained. Individual, Team, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) will be refined and validated upon completion of the training package. A single contractor provided training complex will be utilized IOT minimize the cost of Transportation of Personnel and Things (TOP/TOT) within the designated period of performance parameter and be executed in such a manner that maximizes the training time the team has available to exercise and accomplish its interoperable and time sensitive training objectives for the 16-person team being trained.

3.1 4 days of Full Mission Profile (FMP) tactics training designed to develop, sustain and enhance the basic to advanced skills of dismounted rural/urban movement techniques and CSAR tactics in a semi through non-permissive combat environment. The contractor shall place emphasis upon actions in the objective area.

3.1.1 Rescue Tactics SMEs/Instructors capable of providing recent/relevant instruction in the following subject areas.

3.1.1.1 Mission Planning

3.1.1.2 Obtainment of Compromise Authority

3.1.1.3 Pre-mission Preparations

3.1.1.4 Tactical Movement

3.1.1.5 Actions on objective

3.1.1.6 TCCC

3.1.1.7 Technical Rescue

3.1.1.8 Vehicle Rescue

3.1.1.9 Clearing Procedures

3.1.1.10 Threat, Non-threat and Unknown Processing

3.1.1.11 Marking Procedures

3.1.1.12 Down Shooter Procedures

3.1.1.13 Consolidation & Evacuation Preparations

3.1.1.14 Casualty Reporting

3.1.1.15 Evacuation Procedures

3.1.1.16 Mass Casualty Procedures

3.1.1.17 Rural/Urban Movement Techniques

3.2 7 days of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) with USDA Approved Training (USDAAT) designed to develop, refine and enhance the latest operator and Pararescue tactical medical skill sets in accordance with USSOCOM, PHTLS/TCCC Committee guidance and USDA. This training is not considered synonymous with Basic Combat Trauma Training (BCTT) or Advanced Combat Trauma Training (ACTT). Hands-on based practical exercises will be conducted during this training IOT Maximize learning and retention in the following topics:

3.2.1 Instructor to student ratios for this tactical medical training not to exceed 1:10 during didactic and group skills training and 1:5 for practical exercises in patient assessment and USDAAT.

3.2.2 Skills based practice and individual student evaluation for all items in the individual field medical kit (IFAK), airway management, hemorrhage control, shock treatments and fluid resuscitation, bandaging and splinting, needle thoracostomy/tension pneumothorax management, medical administration, parenteral IV’s and IO’s, patient carries, stabilization and operational pain management.

3.2.3 All skills based practical applications will be presented and demonstrated commensurate with the applicable references’ guidance pertaining to respective levels of training and experience of attending participants of the force being trained.

3.2.4 Contractor shall conduct two days of USDAAT ISO the TCCC portion of the training. Students will be required to manage all injuries consistent with those outlined in TCCC, those seen in combat, and the approved protocols, and to the level described in Pararescue directives. An overall student to patient ratio of 4:3 is required to maximize hands-on learning (1 patient per 4 students during tabletop and 1 unused patient per 2 students during scenarios).

3.2.4.1.1 History of TCCC

3.2.4.1.2 Phases of TCCC

3.2.4.1.3 Surgical Interventions

3.2.4.1.4 Hemorrhage Control

3.2.4.1.5 Head Trauma

3.2.4.1.6 Burns

3.2.4.1.7 Ballistic Injuries

3.2.4.1.8 Blast Injuries

3.2.4.1.9 Blood Transfusions

3.2.4.1.10 TCCC Skills Stations

3.2.4.1.10.1 Detailed Patient Assessments

3.2.4.1.10.2 Treatments

3.2.4.1.10.3 Stabilizations

3.2.4.1.11 USDAAT Table Top

3.2.4.1.11.1 Above listed TCCC focused scenarios to extensively exercise the following treatment, stabilization & TACEVAC skills

3.2.4.1.11.1.1 Care Under Fire Assessments/Treatments

3.2.4.1.11.1.2 Casualty Carries

3.2.4.1.11.1.3 Advanced Airway Management

3.2.4.1.11.1.4 Thorax Injuries / Tension Pneumothorax

3.2.4.1.11.1.5 Tube Thoracostomy

3.2.4.1.11.1.6 Shock / Fluid Resuscitation / IV/IO/DCR

3.2.4.1.11.1.7 Bandaging and Splinting

3.2.4.1.11.1.8 Penetrating Eye Injuries

3.2.4.1.11.1.9 Advanced Medications in TFC

3.2.4.1.11.1.10 Confined Space / Collapsed Structure Search & Extrication Skills

3.2.4.1.11.1.11 TACEVAC TTPs

3.2.4.2 Force on Force Simulated Munitions (SESAMS) Exercises

3.2.5 CAPCE accredited continuing education units (CEUs) will be required for students who qualify.

3.3 5 days of Applied Battlefield Medicine training designed to provide and intensive hands-on practicum for the experienced medic/corpsman/flight paramedic/flight surgeon or operators with previous extensive TCCC and USDAAT exposures. Syllabus shall integrate a phased progression of operational medicine skills within that scope of practice surrounding student abilities to administer timely, appropriate care and common battlefield surgical procedures (in compliance w/TCCC Committee Guidance). A phased syllabus consisting of a TCCC refresher prior to progressing to a series of challenging scenario based, MESL fed and full spectrum supported exercises will be executed to reinforce, sustain and enhance existing TCCC skills by applying current medical treatments, protocols, equipment and lessons learned from recent and current conflicts. Emphasis shall be placed upon student abilities to think quickly under a variety of the simulated combat stressors these forces can expect to encounter on the asymmetrical battlefield.

3.3.1 Instructor to student ratios for this advanced tactical medical training not to exceed 1:10 during didactic and group skills training and 1:5 for practical exercises in patient assessment and USDAAT.

3.3.2 All skills based practical applications will be presented and demonstrated commensurate with the applicable references’ guidance pertaining to respective levels of training and experience of attending participants of the force being trained.

3.3.3 Contractor shall conduct 2 days of USDAAT ISO the training. Students will be required to manage all injuries consistent with those outlined in TCCC, those seen in combat, and the approved protocols, and to the level described in Pararescue directives. An overall student to patient ratio of 4:3 is required to maximize hands-on learning (1 patient per 4 students during tabletop refresher and 1 unused patient per team during full spectrum supported scenarios).

3.3.4 Hands-on, individual and team applications consisting of minimal didactic instruction / review followed by maximum practical exercises shall be conducted to maximize learning and retention in the following operational medicine assessments, treatments, stabilization protocols and TACEVAC TTPs:

3.3.4.1 TCCC Review / Refresher

3.3.4.1.1 History of TCCC

3.3.4.1.2 Phases of TCCC

3.3.4.1.3 Surgical Interventions

3.3.4.1.4 Hemorrhage Control

3.3.4.1.5 Head Trauma

3.3.4.1.6 Burns

3.3.4.1.7 Ballistic Injuries

3.3.4.1.8 Blast Injuries

3.3.4.1.9 Blood Transfusions

3.3.4.1.10 TCCC Skills Stations

3.3.4.1.10.1 Detailed Patient Assessments

3.3.4.1.10.2 Treatments

3.3.4.1.10.3 Stabilizations

3.3.4.1.11 USDAAT Table Top

3.3.4.2 Full Spectrum Supported Scenario Based Exercises (Day / Night)

3.3.4.2.1 Men Down (Dismounted Patrol Ambush)

3.3.4.2.2 Men Down (Mounted Patrol Ambush)

3.3.4.2.3 Men Down (Precision Raid)

3.3.4.2.4 Men Down (Convoy Ops Ambush)

3.3.4.2.5 Men Down (Confined Space / Collapsed Structure)

3.3.4.2.5.1 Above listed TCCC focused scenarios to

extensively exercise the following treatment, stabilization & TACEVAC skills

3.3.4.2.5.1.1 Care Under Fire Assessments / Treatments

3.3.4.2.5.1.2 Casualty Carries

3.3.4.2.5.1.3 Advanced Airway Management

3.3.4.2.5.1.4 Thorax Injuries / Tension Pneumothorax

3.3.4.2.5.1.5 Tube Thoracostomy

3.3.4.2.5.1.6 Shock / Fluid Resuscitation / IV/IO/DCR

3.3.4.2.5.1.7 Bandaging and Splinting

3.3.4.2.5.1.8 Burn & Blast Injuries

3.3.4.2.5.1.9 Head Trauma

3.3.4.2.5.1.10 Penetrating Eye Injuries

3.3.4.2.5.1.11 Advanced Medications in TFC

3.3.4.2.5.1.12 Conscious Sedation / Pain

Management

3.3.4.2.5.1.13 Confined Space / Collapsed

Structure Search & Extrication Skills

3.3.4.2.5.1.14 Management of the Wounded

Hostile Combatant

3.3.4.2.5.1.15 TACEVAC TTPs

3.3.4.2.5.1.16 Use of a Ventilator

3.3.4.2.5.1.17 Convoy Operations a

Considerations

3.3.4.2.5.2 Live Fire and Force on Force Simulated Munitions (SESAMS) Exercises

4.0 Contractor Provided SME/Instructor Minimum Qualification Requirements:

4.1 Medical SMEs and Scenario Support Instructors shall be current or prior PJ/medic / corpsman qualified in one of the following MOS’s / NEC’s (18D/8491/8403/8425/PJ). Instructors considered highly qualified if they possess experience as an operator within Special Operations or Special Missions Units and have conducted urban operational profiles during GWOT.

4.2 Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in CQC/Tactical/CQB/Sniper Marksmanship Instruction.

4.3 SME within USSOCOM or Special Missions Units in USSOCOM / AFSOC/ USASOC / USMARSOC / Marine Force Recon/NavSpecWar as a NCO, SNCO/CPO or Officer with multiple successful tours within a Special Missions Unit.

4.4 SME in Driver training with a minimum of 8 years experience teaching high-speed, high-risk, On/Off-road and Rally-style driving techniques.

4.5 SME within USSOCOM or Special Missions Units in USSOCOM/AFSOC/USASOC/Marine Force Recon/NavSpecWar as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Technician with a minimum of 8 years experience teaching C-IED TTPs.

4.6 SME in Breaching/Explosives/Pyrotechnics with a minimum of 8 years experience within USSOCOM or Special Missions Units in USSOCOM/AFSOC/USASOC/Marine Force Recon/NavSpecWar providing safe, relevant and positive explosives and / or Dynamic Entry training.

5.0 Minimum Contractor Facility Requirements: The awarded contractor’s training complex shall be located within 30 minutes drive time of an International or Regional airport to facilitate the arrival, departure, rest, refit and refueling requirements of the platforms providing the TOP/TOT of the force being trained and possess at a minimum, the below listed Specialty Ranges, Target Arrays, Training Areas and Facilities to fulfill the multidiscipline training and logistical requirements of this SOW.

5.1 Surveyed Drop Zone Capable of Day/Night SL, MFF & CDS ParaOps/Drops to support the long range airborne infiltration objectives of the force to be trained

5.2 Multiple Surveyed HLZs to Support the long range offload & on-load arrival / departure profiles of non-jumping personnel and things (TOP / TOT) that will not be airdropped / delivered.

5.3 Multiple Class Rooms Audio / Visual capable that seat up to 40 personnel per Classroom.

5.4 8 lane Rogers Reactive Target range with a variety of pistol & carbine capable pneumatic, automated, steel targets.

5.5 75yd 20 Lane – Pneumatic Remote Controlled Wilson 90o Combat Turner Pistol, Carbine and Rifle Range

5.6 150yd 40 Lane – Pneumatic Decision Making/Tgt Discrimination Reactive Limited Exposure Turner, Multiple Headplate, Breastplate and Running Target Pistol, Carbine and Rifle Range comprised of AR500-520 Brinell Steel, Runner Rails and Turning Target Arrays. Range shall be capable of providing individual firing lanes that present a vast array of target choices and behaviors

5.7 300yd 270⁰ Multipurpose range of approximately 21,000 square feet that facilitates scenario focused live-fire or simunitions exercises to refine, enhance, or validate the force’s Standard Operating Procedures and Immediate Action Drills. Range should be capable of supporting simultaneous round robin stations as well as the execution of individual, team and detachment sized movements to contact, contact, immediate action and break from contact drills. Range should also possess adjacent two (2) and five (5) Story Multipurpose Towers that allow exercises/drills involving elevated/over-watching target engagements to be safely and efficiently exercised and which are de-conflicted for safety by the contractor. Range should possess a variety of paper target stands and reactive steel targetry.

5.7.1 Adjoining Multipurpose Towers should have multi-level platforms with a variety of shooting positions available

5.8 Minimum of two stand alone 360o fully ballistic to 7.62mm, interior and exterior explosive, mechanical and ballistic breaching capable shoot houses.

5.8.1 Both houses shall possess overhead catwalks for evaluative and observation purposes and be quickly reconfigurable to change house layouts in support of rapid house re-configuration cycles to minimize down time.

5.8.2 Houses shall be no greater than 20m apart to facilitate simultaneous multi-house assaults and be surrounded by 9’ walls with indigenous gates for in-theater realism

5.8.3 Houses shall possess multiple explosive exterior entry points and interior explosive and mechanical breaching points.

5.8.4 Compound wall shall possess multiple explosive and vehicular breach points (indigenous gates and breaching sections)

5.8.5 Compound wall shall possess multiple personnel vehicular ingress and egress points / gates

5.9 Minimum of two stand alone Breaching Houses with adjacent indoor charge breakout and preparation area.

5.10 1000m Known Distance (KD) Rifle Range with raised firing points to support sniper team confirmation of data and data compilation

5.11 1400m Unknown Distance (UKD) Rifle Range to support sniper team sustainment and refinement courses of fire. This range shall possess and adjacent four (4) story precision shooting tower overlooking a variety of reactive steel targetry and vehicle hulks

5.12 10 Acre Theater Specific Maneuver Range that facilitates live fire and simmunitions movement profiles for the force to designated targets ISO Situational Training Exercises.

5.13 30 Acre Theater Specific MOUT Complex with adjacent DZ and HLZ to support force on force STX aspects of the training package

5.14 Minimum 2.6 mile WPS certified High Performance Track - on-road capable of supporting the requirements of this SOW. To ensure safety when operating at high speeds, track shall posses extended run offs free from obstacles. Where run off is not possible sand or gravel boundaries should be used to ensure safe reduction of speed in the event an off track mistake occurs in corners and turns. Track shall possess an on demand self-watering skid pad of at least 150’ diameter.

5.15 1.6 Mile Off-road Rally Track capable of supporting the vehicle dynamics, control and multiple vehicle aspects of the training

5.16 6 Mile Off-road Track with Engineered Obstacles capable of supporting the obstacle negotiation, vehicle preservation, 4x4 operation, Max Gradient / Vehicle Roll-over Threshold and vehicle recovery aspects of the training

5.17 Onsite re-fueling and vehicle maintenance facility with certified ASE technician adjacent to tracks in order to mitigate down time.

5.18 Trailer-able H-60 CASEVAC Trainer / Advanced Simulator

5.19 An onsite Fitness Center with weight room, Combative Dojo, and outdoor recreational area must be provided.

5.20 Contractor’s facility will possess DoD Compliant Arms, Ammunition Storage Rooms, Magazines and Bunkers IAW the DoD 5100.76-M (Physical Security Manual)

5.21 Contactor’s facility will be an approved DoD/BATF Class V Receiving Authority

5.22 Contractor’s facility shall not have any day/night/weekend noise restrictions due to the type of training to be conducted

5.23 Contractor’s facility will possess billeting structures large enough to house a minimum of 26 students in open-bay style buildings and will have a minimum of 1 semi-private room available for up to 2 SNCOIC/OIC/VIP personnel.

5.23.1 Billeting will have adequate shower, restroom and laundry facilities for same number of students within walking distance of the training areas

5.23.2 Billeting Units will be able to provide internet access and be compatible with DoD computer systems

5.23.3 Billeting units shall possess a team room large enough for gear stowage and with enough tables and chairs to accommodate 34 students.

5.23.4 Billeting units shall possess a minimum of one television with cable or satellite

5.24 Contractor’s facility will possess a dining facility large enough to serve a minimum of 26 students within a short walk from the Billeting Units

5.25 Contractor’s facility shall possess a fully functional gym complete with weights, nautilus machines, treadmills, medicine balls, kettle bells and other appropriate weight lifting equipment in order to ensure physical fitness may be kept up during training

6.0 Minimum Contractor Material Requirements: The awarded contractor will provide;

6.1 All targetry materials to include stationary reactive steel, paper re-faces and specialty target arrays / systems

6.2 Replacement Doors and hardware for Shoot House re-configuration cycles

6.3 All designated Foreign Weapons Platforms and consumable materials

6.4 Maritime / Commercial Shipping Doors & Hatches for Adv Mechanical Breaching Training

6.5 Contractor will provide all supplemental Sedan, SUV and Tactical Vehicle support for driving , tactics training and STX aspects of the package

6.6 All USDAAT Models, Meds & Scenario Support Materials

6.7 Fuel for Vehicular Platforms supporting Training

6.8 Parts Blocks for Vehicle Platforms supporting Training

6.9 Special Effects Shot materials supporting designed realism of aspects of the training package

7.0 Deliverables. No deliverables required at this time

8.0 Government provided Transportation, Items of Equipment and Materials.

8.1 Unit specific items of equipment will be provided by the unit per their organizational Table of Equipment, i.e.; 38th RQS issued load-out items:

8.2 Individual and Team Uniforms and Equipment per SOPs & TE (Night Vision, Body Armor/Assault Vests, Optics, RCOS/Keyhole Suites, etc.)

8.3 M4 Carbine, M9 Pistol or MEU(SOC) .45cal Pistol per student

8.4 SESAMS Conversion Kits for Carbine & Pistol per student

8.5 All M40A5 Sniper Rifles, M110 and SL3 components

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