Attachment A - Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Services 15 November 2019- REVISED 10 June 2020

For the 103rd Rescue Squadron

106th Rescue Wing Contracting 150 Old Riverhead Road Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Attachment A

HPO PERFORMANCE

WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Services

1. General

1.1 Scope of Work: The scope of this requirement is to provide non-personal physical therapy, rehabilitation and strength conditioning services for Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) and Pararescuemen (PJs) assigned to the 103rd Rescue Squadron. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, quality control and contract management services necessary to successfully perform Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: Guardian Angel (GA) operators in the Air National Guard (ANG) must always be ready to perform at their peak in order to accomplish their challenging mission set. Attaining and maintaining this level of peak human performance requires the implementation of a top-notch physical conditioning and maintenance program comparable to those seen in Olympic-level and professional sports organizations. The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program will focus on the whole operator concept to not only assist GA operators in accomplishing their military missions in the short term, but also to emphasize the maintenance of peak performance over the long term in order to lengthen the service life of the "human weapon system” while ensuring high quality production.

This long-term perspective means the HPO program must include rehabilitative services to provide rapid recovery from injuries and performance services to provide focused physical and mental conditioning. When an operator is degraded or de-conditioned, individualized and specialized care is required to rapidly restore his physical capabilities prior to returning him to full-mission-capable status. Hence, as professional athletes are supported by an integrated professional sports model that tailors performance programs to accomplish the mission at peak levels, operators require the same level of support to perform as tactical athletes and must have a comparable HPO program. A successful HPO program consists of three specialties: Physical Therapist/Injury Manager, Athletic Trainer, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP). The Period of Performance shall be one (1) base period of twelve (12) months and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.

1.4 Primary Place of Performance. 103rd Rescue Squadron, Francis S. Gabreski ANG, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978. Contractor will be required to attend TDY training at alternate training locations as mentioned in 1.13 of this document.

1.4.1 Operating Hours. Normal workdays for the 103rd RQS are Monday through Friday except Federal holidays and other administrative non-duty days as determined by higher headquarters. During normal, onsite operations, the Contractor is required to provide services during the Government’s normal duty schedule which consists of eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week. Government employees generally begin the duty day no earlier than 0700 and no later than 0900 with core hours between 0900 and 1500 hours daily. It is expected that all Contractor personnel shall be available during core hours but as previously mentioned required to work 40/hrs weekly. Core hours may change in order to conduct night time operations. In such occasions, the COR may request the Contractor to adjust hours in order to provide services to operators, to meet mission requirements.

In addition to normal duty hours, the 103rd RQS is required to perform Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) and select Temporary Duty Assignments (TDYs). For planning purposes, the contractor can assume that the first weekend of each month is reserved for UTAs unless those dates would conflict with Federal holidays. The Government will provide a schedule of UTAs no less than annually in order to allow the Contractor to provide adequate scheduling of personnel and resources.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays. The following are recognized US holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

New Year’s Day: January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day: July 4th Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day: November 11th Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.4.2.1 The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

Accomplishment of the duties contained in this PWS requires work at unit location defined in section 1.3.

1.4.3 Telework. Telework is not authorized

1.4.4 Unscheduled Gate / Base Closures. Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Forces may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.1 Contractor shall not report to work on those days the Government or installation is closed due to inclement weather, national emergencies, or other events requiring installation closure. During periods of closure, the Contractor shall work with the Government to determine payment terms; any payments will be subject to COR approval.

For official AF or base-level Family Days, or holidays granted by Executive Order, the Government is not liable for the Contractor’s costs incurred for work at the locale affected by the shutdown. In all cases (including normal workdays), when Government personnel are not available in the building/location of work to oversee Contractor activities, Contractor personnel shall leave the premises but are allowed to work at the local Contractor’s office. Costs incurred for work will not be reimbursed, unless the option for alternate work locations is coordinated with the COR and approved by the KO prior to performing the work.

1.4.5 Performance of Services during Crisis or Emergency Conditions. In the event of a crisis, services on this contract have been determined as non-essential and do not require continued support during the crisis.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Air Force Privacy Act Program. Contractor personnel may be exposed to data subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Contractor shall ensure all its personnel assigned to perform work under this PWS take appropriate action to prevent disclosure of this information and follow the guidance provided in AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, 12 January 2015.

1.5.2 Air Force Messaging. Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-152, User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems, 1 June 2012 Chapter 2, Information Systems and End User Devices (entire section) Section 6.2, Air Force Messaging, (entire section) Section 6.4, Electronic Message Format, (entire section)

1.5.3 Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.5.4 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) and spot inspections. Refer to QASP.

1.6 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters orprocesses.

The contractor shall:

a. Comply with the Computer Security Act of 1987 and all DoD and Air Force requirements for access to sensitive, but unclassified information and classified systems.

b. Provide properly cleared personnel, providing security briefings, and ensuring compliance by its employees with the Government or Contractor security regulations.

c. Comply with all administrative and security requirements to obtain a Common Access

Card (CAC).

d. Obtain Non-secure Internet Protocol Routing Network (NIPRNet) user accounts, as required by the COR.

e. Return of ALL badges (controlled/restricted area, local access, building, etc.) to include

CAC (if necessary) and any other government property upon contract completion or when contract personnel no longer requires access to the installation (e.g. quits or the contract is terminated).

f. Coordinate with the site POC or sponsoring organization on all security issues and to gain access to the base and all areas necessary to execute this project.

g. Submit a Visit Request via JPAS to the Chief, Information Protection and/or Security Manager SMO no later than two weeks prior to contract commencement, to allow for JPAS crosscheck of all contractor personnel being granted access to any work location. New visit request will be submitted each time there is a change of personnel (additions/deletions) and at each contract renewal. The contractor is responsible for furnishing, possessing and maintaining T1 background checks.

h. Comply with established security procedures for entering an installation and its facilities, including special security procedures for entry to restricted or controlled areas. The government reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual at any work location.

i. Protect DoD information technology resources (e.g. installations, personnel, equipment, electronic media, documents, etc.) from damage, loss, theft or unauthorized physical access. The contractor shall ensure physical security is in accordance with DoDD 5200.28.

j. The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times.

1.6.1 COMSEC/ IT Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.6.2 Use of Government Information Systems. Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Users are the foundation of the DoD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the Air Force’s and Air National Guard’s Enterprise Information (EI). Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon accountactivation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training IAW AFPD 33- 2.

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.6.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised..

1.6.4 CAC Requirements. In accordance with Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 1000.13-M-V1, DoD Identification (ID) Cards, January 23, 2014, initial issuance of a CAC requires, at a minimum, the completion of an Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check with favorable results and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (or investigation approved in Federal Investigative Standards) to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD (I)) approved investigative service provider. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria: (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DoD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-2, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, August 2013, and DoD Manual 5200.02, Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP), April 3, 2017, and (d) verification of a claimed identity. Sponsorship and enrollment information about each applicant must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either the Real-Time Automated Personnel ID System (RAPIDS) using the DD Form 1172-2, or the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.6.4.1 HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The contractor shall ensure that all contractor and subcontractor personnel whose duties require CAC card issuance obtain them, and shall process all CAC card applications. The contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form TBD, at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward it to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the investigative service provider has received the request, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

The contractor shall ensure immediate compliance with all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system. The contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from two to six weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

1.6.4.2 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): The contractor shall process CAC applications through the TASS, the procedures for which are described below. Although there is no requirement for the contractor to designate a “Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) to serve as its single point of contact for the BI, the TASS application process and other CAC and security-related matters, such designation facilitates these processes. If an FSO is not established, all contractor employees requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications. The submission process for CAC applications is as follows:

1. The contractor's FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS Trusted Agent (TA). The TASS TA for this requirement will be: MSgt Thomas Tooker, Thomas.j.tooker.mil@mail.mil (631) 723- 7452. It is recommend that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for Background Investigation (BI), the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters. If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications.

mailto:Thomas.j.tooker.mil@mail.mil

2. The Government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and password, via email, to the FSO.

The FSO or contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at:

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/. The FSO or contractor employee shall follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

3. The Government will inform the contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

a. Approval.* Upon approval, the information is transferred to the DEERS database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC.

The contractor proceeds to a RAPIDS station (RAPIDS Site Locator:

http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).

b. Rejection.* The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.

c. Return. Additional information or correction to the application required by the contractor employee.

*The contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

1.4.5.1.3 At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor employee by SSN and two forms of identification. Identity source documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 1615-0047, "Employment Eligibility Verification." Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture ID. The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS, and will then issue a CAC. Issued CACs will be valid for no longer than three years, or until the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier.

1.4.5.1.4 The contractor shall return issued CACs to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee, and shall obtain a receipt for each card and provide it to the TA/COR. Issued CACs shall be issued for the period of performance (current contract year), not the contract end date (inclusive of any options). CACs are validated by the acceptance and issuance of the new Option Year.

1.4.5.1.5 The contractor shall manage requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The contractor shall provide at least 10 calendar days advance notice to the TA, unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the COR or KO.

1.4.5.1.6 The contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a government computer network. This can be done by going to: http://www.us.army.mil https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/ http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/) http://www.us.army.mil/ and registering as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR- designated individual if the COR is ineligible to Serve as an AKO Sponsor. Note: If employees of a contractor lose the privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC.

Therefore, it is critical that contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.

1.6.5 Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS). All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees assigned to work on a government site and/or requiring access to a DoD network will be required to register with ADLS at commencement of services in order to complete the necessary training required of them initially and annually for the duration of the contract (i.e., DoD Information Assurance, OPSEC, Security Administration). ADLS website: https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp

1.6.6 Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Awareness Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee will be maintained by the COR or Antiterrorism Representative. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

1.6.7 Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT) Training and/or Certification. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees performing services involving IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army workforce training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01- M and AR 25-2 within six months of the start of contract performance. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, contractor employees performing Information Assurance Technical (IAT) functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award

1.6.8 OPSEC Requirements/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Plan and provide it to the COR or KO within 30 calendar days of contract award to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AFI 10-701, Operations Security.

This Plan shall include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. For the contractor to effectively comply with OPSEC provisions of the contract, the organization will provide the following guidance: (1) Organization’s Critical Information; (2) Adversaries’ collection threat information as it applies to the organization’s mission and the contract; (3) Operations Security guidance; and (4) Specific OPSEC measures the organization requires (as appropriate).

1.6.10.1 OPSEC Training. In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/SMO/SMNCOs/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within 90 days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract and annually thereafter. General organizational orientations may need to be supplemented by duty-related orientations in the work center targeted toward specific critical information and vulnerabilities https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html associated with the work. Initial training (OPSE 1301 – OPSEC Fundamentals) and refresher training (Security Administration) are both available on the ADLS website.

1.6.11 Physical Security. Areas controlled by contractor employees shall comply with base Operations Plans/Instructions for Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) procedures, Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAMs) and local search/identification requirements. The contractor shall safeguard all government property including controlled forms provided for contractor use.

At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.7 Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued by the Government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QC Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.7.1 Lost / Duplicated Keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated the contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.7.2 Limit Access. The contactor shall prohibit the use of the Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.7.3 Lock Combinations. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the contractor’s QC Plan.

1.8 Special Qualifications.

1.8.1. Physical Therapist/Injury Manager (PT/IM). The PT/IM shall meet the following qualifications:

Shall possess a Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university with board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an Orthopedic or Sports Clinical Specialist (O/SCS).

The PT/IM contractor shall have additional credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or as a Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA).

The PT/IM shall have demonstrated history of performing manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, soft tissue mobilization and functional taping, and use of Combination Therapy (Ultrasound and Electric Stimulation Therapy).

Shall have a minimum of three (3) years of salaried professional experience working with elite athletes within the military Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), division one preferred or professional sports, as a certified PT/IM. Internship hours/experience will not be considered professional experience.

Shall be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges. PT shall maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be credentialed. Previous experience working with Tricare Medical system is highly desired.

Shall have a current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Device (AED) training.

Shall be capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms.

1.8.2. Athletic Trainer (Certified) (ATC) Qualifications. The ATC shall meet the following qualifications:

Shall possess a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university and will be NATABOC certified.

Shall have a minimum of three (3) years of salaried professional experience working with elite level athletes within the SOF community, NCAA, division one preferred, or professional sports, as a certified ATC. Internship hours/experience will not be considered professional experience.

The ATC contractor shall have additional credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or as a certified Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA).

evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms.

1.8.3. Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS) Qualifications. The SCS shall meet the following qualifications:

Shall have a minimum of three (3) years of salaried professional experience working with elite level athletes within the SOF community, NCAA division one preferred, or professional sporting ranks as a certified SCS. Internship hours/experience will not be considered professional experience.

Shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Masters highly preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education discipline and shall have a minimum of five

(5) years of experience.

Shall be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), a certified Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA), possess certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or be certified by the Starting Strength Coaches Association (SSCA).

It is highly preferred that those personnel providing SCS services shall have additional credentials as a soft tissue specialist, such as being a Licensed Massage Specialist (LMT) or that of other providers of manual therapy for soft tissue injuries.

evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20kilograms.

1.8.4. The performance of the three (3) positions indicated in 1.8.1, 1.8.2 and 1.8.3 above must be conducted by three (3) different personnel as the performance of one or two personnel will not meet the demand and attention required by the 103rd Rescue Squadron members.

1.9 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. Virtual attendance is acceptable. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10 Contract Manager (CM). The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.12 Combating Trafficking in Persons. The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.13 Contractor Travel.

As a contract providing assessment and rehabilitative services for operators, it is imperative that contractors provide these services at the location members are most likely to be injured. While this is typically at home station at Gabreski ANGB, Westhampton Beach, NY, there are occasions where a preponderance of unit members are TDY at a training location performingtraining events that are conducive to injury. In these cases it may be most prudent for the contractor to be available at these locations.

The contractor shall travel to various locations as determined by the KO or COR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and conferences concerning the HPO program. The travel cost will be set at $4,000 annually. If travel costs exceeds this amount then a modification of the contract will be issued to add additional funds for travel costs during that fiscal year.

The contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made.

The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in the performance of this contract. The cost of shipping training aids shall be borne by the Government. The contractor will be reimbursed for the costs of shipping training aids in accordance with the JTR and limitation of funds in this contract.

Additionally, as the nascent military Human Performance Optimization field develops, it is imperative that the contractors remain in the forefront of this development. On occasion it may be the assessment of the Squadron Commander that this program and the services provided to the unit are enhanced by having a contractor take part in a conference (to present findings on our program, to share best practices with other specialists, to be present as a subject matter expert on HPO and the unit's needs, or to receive instruction on a new requirement).

1.14 Transition Period. A transition period shall commence at the start of the contract period of performance and continue for fifteen days thereafter. During the transition period, stringent adherence to the operator initial assessments will not be enforced.

1.15 Contractor Manpower Reporting. The Contractor Manpower Reporting requirement is mandated by the Dept. of Air Force and requires the reporting of the dollar value of labor hours for the performance of an awarded service. The Contractor Manpower Reporting website is https://www.ecmra.mil.

1.16 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the

OCI.

2. Definitions and Acronyms. This section includes all applicable definitions and acronyms utilized in thisPWS.

2.1 Definitions.

CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the https://www.ecmra.mil/ government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms.

AED Automated External Device ADLS Advanced Distributed Learning System ABPTS American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHLTA Armed Forces Health LongitudinalTechnology Application

AR Army Regulation AT Anti-Terrorism ATC Athletic Trainer (Certified) AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security AUP Acceptable Use Policy BLS Basic Life Support CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of FederalRegulations CM Contract Manager COMSEC Communications Security COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CRO Combat Rescue Officer CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense EI Enterprise Information FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition FSO Corporate Facility Security Officer GA Guardian Angel GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HPO Human Performance Optimization IA Information Assurance IM Injury Manager IS Information System(s) JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LMT Licensed Massage Therapist MTF Military Treatment Facility T1 National Agency Check with Inquiry NATABOC National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security O/SCS Orthopedic or Sports Clinical Specialist PII PersonallyIdentifiable Information PIV Personal Identity Verification PJ Pararescuemen POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PT Physical Therapist

PT/IM Physical Therapist/Injury Management PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SERE Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape SCS Strength and Conditioning Specialist SOF Special Operations Forces ST Special Tactics SPEAR Soldier Performance Enhancement Rehabilitation TA Trusted Agent TASS Trusted Associate Sponsorship TDY Temporary Duty Assignment TE Technical Exhibit UTA Unit Training Assemblies

3. Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include desk space, telephones, and laptop computers necessary to maintain an office environment, which will be signed for by the contractor via handreceipt.

3.2 Equipment: The 103RQS has a fully functional gym and adequate cardiovascular, and strength and conditioning equipment. The 103RQS will be responsible for purchasing all therapeutic equipment.

4. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Materials: The contractor will furnish expendable medical materials such as wraps, needles, tape, bandages etc. Depending on the contractor’s philosophy and treatment protocols, it will be the contractor’s responsibility, based on experience and expertise, to determine the number of consumables, based on a 60 man team. The government will not be responsible for purchasing these expendable medical materials.

4.3 Equipment: No equipment will be provided by the contractor.

5. Requirements. The Contractor shall hire, manage and schedule positions meeting the three

(3) following services. Physical Therapist/Injury Manager, Athletic Trainer, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist as required at the location specified in section 1.3 to meet specified PWS requirements.

5.1. Administrative/Logistics Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1.1 The PT/IM, ATC, SCS shall maintain a current file on all personnel seeking treatment and increasing their performance so they can track their progress and that identifies rehabilitation strategies. The PT/IM, ATC, SCS will combine their specialties in order to develop the most appropriate individual rehabilitation/functional fitness individual plan. The PT/IM, ATC and the SCS shall provide copies of all required documentation to the unit Flight Doctor. The Contractor shall also provide reporting that demonstrates utilization of HPO Services, to include Opportunities for Training and Education vs. Actual Use. Lastly, the Contractor shall provide the status of all Government Furnished Material that identifies mission capability.

5.1.1.1 Maintain/implement/modify software tracking system(s). (ie. SMARTABASE, AHLTA, SPEAR, etc.) to properly track the assessment, injuries, and performance of operators.

5.1.1.2 Maintain at least two copies of files of operators in separate locations.

5.1.1.3 Develop and maintain the 103RQS “Fly Away” HPO kits to provide suggested equipment and training plans to preserve operator performance while away from home station, using available unit resources.

5.1.2 Coordination Requirements. The PT/IM, ATC, SCS shall meet with unit leadership quarterly to:

5.1.2.1 Learn unit opportunities for training, education, and bridging sessions.

5.1.2.2 Identify unit-specific HPO requirements and long-term objectives based on the unit’s specific mission requirements.

5.1.2.3 Identify unit-specific requirements for HPO reporting; e.g., metrics.

5.1.2.4 Integrate/cross-talk with 103rd Rescue Squadron HPO program manager for best practices.

5.1.2.5 Identify shortfalls in equipment and supplies.

5.1.2.6 The AT, SCS shall protect personal information IAW Privacy Act of 1974.

5.1.2.7 The AT, SCS shall identify HPO equipment capability gaps.

5.1.2.8 The AT, SCS shall coordinate with squadron leadership to ensure a seamless, rapid, and effective return to peak performance for an injured/degraded operator.

5.1.3 Quarterly Reports. The PT/IM, SCS shall provide quarterly reports to unit leadership and the unit HPO Program Manager including the following information:

5.1.3.1 Any issues/concerns related to the HPO that require leadership attention.

5.1.3.2 Provide any recommendations to optimize services and better support the development of operators’ peak performance.

5.1.4 Utilization Reports. The quarterly report shall provide utilization information, to include:

5.1.4.1 Opportunities for training vs. actual use

5.1.4.2 Opportunities for educational training vs. actual use

5.1.4.3 Opportunities for feedback sessions vs. actual use

5.1.5. Injury Report.