Response to RFI Questions for 3SFAB_W9115121Q0128_31AUG21.docx

RFI Questions for W91151-21-Q-0182 3rd SFAB Role Players

1. What are the COVID protocols for this exercise? Are masks required to be worn?

Masks will be required in all government furnished buildings and/or when social distancing of 6 ft cannot be maintained.

2. Can instructors become Role Players after exercises are complete?

Yes.

3. Will Kevlar Helmets be sufficient for protection for the Role Players?

Yes.

PWS Specific RFIs:

Para 4.8 - Medical Equipment Supply List: Contractor shall provide TCCC IFAC Skills Kit – All Combatant Quantity 4, TCCC IFAK Skills Kit – All Combatant Resupply Kit Quantity 6, Medic Trauma Pack (CCRK) – Coyote Quantity 2, Warrior Aid and Litter Kit (WALK) – Coyote Quantity 2, Medic / Trauma Sheet Bag (CCRK – Coyote Quantity 2, Litter Stands 22 in. Quantity 2, Adjustable IV Pole 4, SAM Pelvic Sling Quantity 2, NAR BP/ Stethoscope Combo Kit Quantity 2, Adjustable PEEP Valve, 5-20mg H2O 19mm Quantity 4.

4. Will durable medical equipment be divested to the unit, or will contractor maintain upon completion of training?

Contractor shall maintain upon completion of training.

5. Are quantities identified in para 4.8 the total amount or does this constitute one (1) set of equipment? If these items constitute one (1) set, is a set required for each training location?

The instructor shall maintain the equipment and shall move it from one location to the next.

6. Can substitute Class VIII items be provided other than NAR?

Yes.

7. Is the unit providing additional medical equipment for PFC?

No.

Para 5.3 - Task Two. Provide Interagency Instructor Support to a class of approximately 40 personnel at a ratio of 1 instructor per 20 students. The Interagency Instructors shall be responsible for delivering a series of lectures and discussions focused on increasing the knowledge level of SFAB Advisors regarding U.S. embassy operations and the interagency environment. The Interagency Instructor team shall provide the experience of two types of interagency personnel: Regional Security Officer (RSO) and Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT).

8. Will Interagency Instructor Support classes run concurrent with the Academic Professional classes or will they be allotted specific block times for 16 – 17 September?

The courses will be allotted specific block times, with the same training audience taking both classes.

Para 5.4.- 5.5 – Task Three, Task Four

9. Will detailed scripts be provided to each role player or will contractor be responsible for scripting?

Vague scripts, role player identity, hourly schedule, and injects will be provided for role players.

Para 5.6 – Task Five. Provide a two-day Prolonged Field Care (PFC) period of instruction (POI) to be delivered at each training location. The intent of this POI is to refresh 3rd SFAB Advisors on the principles of PFC and perishable skills related to caring for trauma and other types of patients for extended periods of time in austere conditions.

10. What is the medical experience level and qualifications of SFAB personnel that will be attending PFC classes? (i.e. MD/DO, PA/NP,18D/68WW1, 68W)

Primary training audience is 68W.

11. Is the contractor providing wound patterns or is this the responsibility of government?

Contractor shall provide wound patterns based on current trends in the Arabian Peninsula.

12. Patient numbers by type? Moulage Requirement?

Patient numbers may vary based on contractor’s training objectives. Moulage is strongly preferred, but not required.

13. Is the government providing evaluation criteria?

No.

14. Is one instructor travelling to each camp over 20-26 dates giving a two day didactic PFC course or is it one instructor at each of the three locations?

One instructor travelling to the three sites.

15. Is training didactic or scenario based lane training?

The training shall be a combination of didactic and lane based training.

Combined Synopsis RFI:

The Contractor shall submit all and any other pertinent information for the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS). Include sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. The training exercise will require the presence of at least thirty-two (32) role players and one (1) academic professional.

16. Confirm thirty-two (32) includes the Academic Professional. If this is not included please clarify role player counts.

Confirmed. The thirty-two (32) includes the Academic Professional.

17. Are CLIN 002 and CLIN 003 able to be incorporated into CLINs 004 & 005? (Are four (4) RSOs & four (4) DATTs required or can the RSO / DATT for academics be rolled into execution advisory roles?

The RSO/ DATT for academics may be rolled into execution advisory rolls.