Southern Strike 2020 OPFOR Support RFI #1.pdf
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RFI#1 9 January 2020
Response to RFI from interested parties.
1) Paragraph 1.3 of the PWS dated 23 Dec 2019 states that up to 60 personnel will be needed on any given day. On the Role Player Role Updated 23 Dec 2019, Feb 2, 5, and 8 indicated 68 to 111 personnel needed respectively. Please clarify.
a) On 8th, 50 Shelby, 30 Meridian, 12 Rosedale. OPFOR personnel recycled from site to site since the locations are close together. 2nd and 5th
2) Paragraph 1.3 – What if any is the requirement for OPFOR/SITFOR occupying the boats? Will boat skippers and crew be counted as OPFOR?
a) They will be OPFOR in role and the boats will possibly have to carry a military trainer
3) Paragraph 1.4.2 refers to radios for the OPFOR. Is each OPFOR/SITFOR member required to have a radio or will radios shared among small groups be sufficient? Approximately how many radios are recommended? Shared among OPFOR role players but three per site 3 per site
a) Shared among OPFOR role players but three per site 3 Motorola/ICom type radio for gropund missions per site, 1 Link 16 capable radio per vessel.
4) In order to accurately uniform the OPFOR/SITFOR, what is the area of operation being replicated for this exercise? For personnel not in cultural dress, what is the requested uniform?
a) Various AOs, black scarfs will suffice, civilian attire
5) Please clarify any contractor provided any pyrotechnics or simulation equipment.
a) Contractor provided Ground Burst simulators, Flash and sound hand thrown simulated grenades, sound machines to replicate the sound of a firing heavy machine gun. Smoky Sams or similar equipment to threaten aircraft.
6) Paragraph 1.4.11 What are the estimated time boats will be required on the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th and 11th in order to estimate fuel for FFP consideration. Also, are the boats requested in 1.4.11 the same as in para.
1.5.9? If so please clarify the speed requirements as one is listed as 25 knots and the other 40 knots.
a) INSIDE OF BOX (SEE PPT ATTACHMENT) 1200CST until training completion. Boats are the same vessels required for entire exercise.
7) Paragraph 1.4.11 and 1.5.9 refer to vessels. Where will these vessels be launching from? What are the approximate hours of operation for these vessels?
a) Would like vessels to operate out of Pascagoula if possible. Hours in target area are 1200 to 1500 not including transit
8) Paragraph 1.4.17 – Are any of the scheduled days for maritime OPS, back up days in case of in climate weather?
a) Weather days are going to be 8 and 9
9) Paragraph 1.5.6 requests 2-4 vehicles per active operating area. What are the exact locations and requirements for these vehicles?
a) Exact locations are detailed in the OPFOR roll up and these vehicles will act as transport for hostile forces and as well as QRF/Technicals
10) Paragraph 1.5.8 indicates the need for Pashto and Levantine Arabic speakers. Are the linguists required to have active secret clearances?
a) This is preferred but if they do not that will need to be notified and a visible marking on said persons clothing
11) Paragraph 1.5.9 – If different than boats in 1.4.11 (see question 6), please provide dates, locations and estimated use time for boats by day to allow for an accurate estimation of fuel and other expenses related to the boats.
a) (see answer to question 6)
12) Paragraph 1.4.1 provides the breakdown of requested weapons and ammunition. Is there a plan for accountability and distribution across multiple training locations each day?
a) Ak-47,PKMs or similar and enough munitions to cover the op which should be in the range of 500 rounds a person
13) The contractor understands the need to provide personnel with PPE. Will personnel be shot with Simunitons?
a) Ak-47,PKMs or similar and enough munitions to cover the op which should be in the range of 500 rounds a person
Additional info:
• Approximate location from Pascagoula is directly South at about 12 miles from coast all the way down to 25 miles south map picture attached
• Need 5 vessels from 23’6” to 40’ that are capable of 40 kts like fishing vessels or longer pleasure boats.
• 1 vessel that is 80’ to 120’ to act as a US friendly and vessel be able to move at 25 kts
• Sea state criteria for missions to go will be 3’ seas or less and anything above will be up to the discretion of boat capt
• UPDATED PWS SECTION 4.8.8 as required by recent AT/OPSEC regulatory changes.
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