USCG Tactical Shooting Training SOW_RFI DRAFT.pdf

United States Coast Guard CG-712 Tactical Shooting Training

Request For Information 70Z02325I721300001

Statement of Work (SOW)

Title: Contract Request – Advanced Combat Marksmanship Skills (ACMS) and Close Quarters Combat (CQC) Training for USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) Tactical Operators.

Introduction

To confront and stop threats that exploit the maritime environment, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has organized, equipped, and trained DSFs with specialized capabilities and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) known collectively as tactical operations. Tactical operations include Close Quarters Combat (CQC), operations in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) environments, advanced boat interdiction operations, and insertion and extraction of teams by surface and aerial assets against a non-compliant or opposed Target of Interest (TOI). Within the DSFs, these capabilities reside in part or in whole within the Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRTs) and Tactical Law Enforcement Teams (TACLETs). These forces can rapidly mobilize, deploy, and conduct maritime safety and security operations in synchronization with USCG Shore-Based and Maritime Patrol Forces and operate jointly with Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DOD), international, and interagency forces. For these units to maintain the tactical advantage over their adversaries, they must continually hone their ACMS and CQC skills, and their mission success relies heavily on advancing those skills beyond proficiency.

Background

In response to operational requirements and newly fielded small arms and ancillary small arms equipment (optics, lights, and lasers), USCG DSF units (MSRT & TACLET), and their supporting training centers/detachments must possess an advanced level of combat marksmanship skills with the intrinsic ability to support current and emergent operational contingencies. These specialized units either deploy, or train those who deploy globally in support of geographic combatant commanders as well as domestically in support of homeland security operations/initiatives. As such, these operational and/or training units require outsourced training coupled with internal currency maintenance training cycles to meet their highly specialized training requirements and to stay on par with those military or federal L/E partners they operate/train with. These personnel must maintain proficiency with team and individual primary weapon AR series (URG-I carbine) and secondary (Glock 47 MOS) systems and tactics prior to deployment.

1. Scope of Work

1.1. The selected contractor will provide advanced combat marksmanship and close quarters combat skills training coupled with the integration of real-world engagement scenarios, stress-induced tactical and use of force decision-making drills, and application of weapons-mounted ancillary equipment (optics, lights & lasers) to ensure USCG DSF Tactical Operators are prepared for critical missions in high-threat environments while meeting USCG training and operational standards.

1.2. Training Requirements

1.2.1. The contractor shall provide eight (08) training events annually.

Each training event shall consist of a minimum of a forty-hour (40) course of instruction at a minimum of eight (08) hours per day. Each course convening shall consist of the below training objectives during both day and low-no light instruction:

1.2.1.1. Rifle/Pistol Marksmanship Safety (1 hr.)

1.2.1.2. Rifle/Pistol Basic/Advanced Fundamentals (4 hrs.)

1.2.1.3. Rifle/Pistol Manipulation/Handling (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.4. Equipment and Uniform Considerations (1 hr.)

1.2.1.5. Concealed/Open Holster Selection/Use (2 hrs.)

1.2.1.6. Reloading Techniques (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.7. Immediate/Remedial Action Drills (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.8. Tactical firing Positions (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.9. Rapid Aimed Firing Techniques/Recoil Management (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.10. Multiple Target Engagement Techniques (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.11. Multiple Targets at Adverse Angles (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.12. Shooting on the Move (4 hrs.)

1.2.1.13. Barricade Shooting Techniques (3 hrs.)

1.2.1.14. Long Range Marksmanship / 100-300 meters (3 hrs.)

NOTE: Times associated with desired training objectives depict a suggested weighting of objective priority. Times are approximate and should not be considered strictly binding. Instead, training should progress based on instructor evaluation of student progress (i.e., if proficiency has been met in one area, per individual, instructors may reallocate hours allotted towards other specified blocks of training.

1.2.2. Course convenings will seat 16 students per training event.

1.2.3. The contractor will provide graduation certificates to all course graduates upon successful completion of the course.

1.2.4. The target audience will be military tactical operators and military or civilian instructors from USCG DSF units or FORCECOM training commands and detachments unless otherwise identified by CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities.

1.2.5. Proficiency level. At the conclusion of the training event, course graduates shall have demonstrated all training objectives without direct instructor prompt or assistance. Course graduates shall be able to identify why and when the training objectives must be done and why each step is needed. Course graduates shall be able to evaluate conditions and make proper decisions about applicability of each training objective.

1.3. Instructor Requirements

1.3.1. All instructors shall have experience training in and executing advanced combat marksmanship and close quarters combat skills with 9mm Glock series (19/47) pistols and 5.56mm M4 series (MK18/URG-I) rifles as well as weapons-mounted ancillary equipment (optics, lights, and lasers) in permissive and non-permissive terrain. Primary, secondary, and tertiary instructors shall have verifiable experience performing marksmanship at a ranked world-class level, instructor lead at an accredited special operations small arms shooting school, or a minimum of five (05) years instructing National-level, JSOC, or SOF operators.

1.3.2. Instructors shall provide instruction on advance combat marksmanship and close quarters combat skills with progressive and increasingly difficult training scenarios and operating skills. Instructors shall break down the training curriculum into separate subjects and key skill demonstrations/execution evolutions to better observe the students, provide guidance, corrective actions, and critique student execution.

1.3.3. The instructors shall explain proper procedures verbally, demonstrate physically, and provide hands-on opportunities for each student.

1.3.4. The contractor shall ensure instructor-to-student ratio shall not exceed 1:8 and the range shall be able to facilitate up to 16 students.

1.4. Contracted Training Facility & Material Requirements

1.4.1. Training locations shall be located within the Continental United States and within 1100 miles of respective East and West Coast units, listed below, and shall provide all the consolidated resources (personnel, materials, facilities, ranges, and training areas) to enhance the individual and collective advanced combat marksmanship and close quarters combat skills of the personnel being trained. Units will be directed to utilize the contractor’s training locations based on their proximity to their respective units unless otherwise directed by CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities.

1.4.1.1 West Coast:

a. MSRT West, located in San Diego, CA.

b. TACLET Pacific, located in San Diego, CA.

c. SMTD West, located in San Diego, CA.

1.4.1.2 East Coast:

a. MSRT East, located in Chesapeake, VA,

b. TACLET South, located in Miami, FL,

c. Special Missions Training Center, located in Jacksonville, NC, and their detachment in Chesapeake, VA.

For Lodging and Messing cost/invoicing see section 1.4.2 below. Travel (to and from training site) cost will be the responsibility of the parent unit of the attending members from the unit travel funds and not subject to this contract effort.

1.4.2. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess onsite lodging and messing available within the General Services Administration (GSA) established locality per diem for the season/year training events occur. Invoicing of lodging and mess shall be independent of the contract invoicing for training events and apply to individual members attending the training events.

1.4.3. The awarded contractor’s chosen location shall possess, at a minimum, the below-listed specialty ranges, training areas and facilities to fulfill the logistical requirements of this statement of work.

1.4.4. The contractor’s chosen location shall allow use of military automatic firearms of 5.56mm, 6mm, and 9mm and must allow for dynamic movements to the front, rear, left, and right.

1.4.5. The contractor’s range shall possess barricades, remotely activated steel targets, moving steel targets, and the ability to conduct shooting while moving and maneuvering on the range.

1.4.6. The contractor shall provide all target materials, including but not limited to paper re-faces, specialty target arrays/systems like pneumatic (or similar technology) resetting steel targets, and barriers/blockades/cover/vehicles to move around and inside of.

1.4.7. The contractor shall provide all weapons, ammunition, supplies, and materials to be used by instructors during training.

1.4.8. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess restrooms, classrooms, lodging, and messing options onsite.

1.4.9. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess a consolidated area for pre-mission gear preparation, gear storage, and mission planning.

1.4.10. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess food and drink establishments to purchase daily meals and food and drink for field operations within 15 miles of the range location or provide the same onsite.

1.4.11. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess dry and refrigerated food and drink storage onsite for students.

1.5. Safety & Security Requirements

1.5.1. The contractor shall conform to the safety requirements contained in this contract and provide any medical personnel and equipment necessary for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work as required by OSHA.

1.5.2. Provide protection to government property to prevent damage during the period the property is under the control or possession of the contractor.

1.5.3. Record and report promptly (within one hour) to the contracting officer or designated government representative (senior USCG military or civilian member in charge of personnel being trained) all available facts relating to each instance of damage to government property or injury to either contractor or government personnel.

1.5.4. Ensure training facilities are inspected and validated by CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities current within one (01) year prior to the period of performance (POP) start date and remain current throughout the entire POP.

1.5.5. The contractor’s chosen location shall have available ammunition receiving authority and storage (rooms, bunkers, magazines) that meet state and local regulations as well as 27 CFR Part 555, Subpart K.

1.5.6. The contractor’s chosen location shall have available small arms storage (rooms, safes, armories).

1.6. Quality Control & Assurance

1.6.1. The contractor is required to control the quality-of-service delivery and offer to the Government for acceptance only services that conform to contract requirements. The overall control of quality shall meet the specified performance thresholds for each requirement in the contract.

1.6.2. The Government shall rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance system as a substitute for government inspection and testing when contracting for commercial services, unless market research indicates otherwise.

1.6.3. Records of inspection shall be kept and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under contract.

1.6.4. CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance and course curriculum.

1.6.5. CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities will routinely evaluate course graduate performance at the requisite unit level through exercises, evaluations, and the monitoring of qualification standards and critical task evaluations as required for currency maintenance.

1.6.6. In the event of an accident/mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the contracting officer.

1.7. Government Furnished Information and Equipment

1.7.1. Government-Furnished-Information (GFI): No government-furnished information will be provided under this SOW.

1.7.2. Government-Furnished-Equipment (GFE): Units attending training will bring their issued tactical equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), service-issued weapon systems (pistol and rifle), and allocated ammunition (9mm and 5.56mm) as required by USCG policy, TTP, and course requirements.

1.7.2.1. Applicable service uniforms based on season/operating environment

1.7.2.2. Ballistic helmet and protection system (vest) per student

1.7.2.3. Required range PPE and Night Vision Device per student

1.7.2.4. M4 series 5.56 mm Carbine rifle and 9mm Glock 19/47 pistol per student

1.7.2.5. All weapon-mounted equipment (optics, lights, and lasers) per student

1.7.2.6. 1,000 rounds 5.56 mm (ball) per student

1.7.2.7. 1,300 rounds 5.56 mm (Frangible) per student

1.7.2.8. 2,200 rounds 9 mm (Ball) per student

1.7.2.9. Transportation of personnel to and from the training location

1.8. Period of Performance

1.8.1 Period of performance for this procurement begins upon execution of the contract for a twelve (12) month base year with four (04) twelve (12) month period option years.

1.8.2. CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities will coordinate annual schedule of eight

(08) class convenings between the contractor, the respective training location, and the unit to receive training.

1.9. Special Considerations

1.9.1. Unless otherwise directed by CG-721 Office of Specialized Capabilities, the West Coast units to be supported are MSRT West, TACLET Pacific, and SMTD West, located in San Diego, CA. The supported East coast units are: MSRT East located in Chesapeake, VA; TACLET South, located in Miami, FL; and the Special Missions Training Center, located in Jacksonville, NC, and their detachment in Chesapeake, VA.

1.10. Points of Contact

Government POC:

Mark J. Quinlan, Mark.J.Quinlan@uscg.mil