Swiftwater_Rescue_DRAFT_PWS.pdf

Ver. May 2018

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

HI CERFP Swiftwater Rescue 1 & Technician Advanced Course

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, book materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Swiftwater Rescue 1 & Advanced Technician Certification for up to 12 personnel as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: Swiftwater Rescue (also called "white water rescue") is a subset of technical rescue dealing in white water river or fast moving water conditions. Due to the added pressure of moving water, Swiftwater rescue involves the use of specially trained personnel, ropes and mechanical advantage systems that are often much more robust than those used in standard rope rescue. The main goal is to use or deflect the water’s power to assist in the rescue of the endangered person(s), as in most situations there is no easy way to overcome the power of the water.

1.2.1 Those who successfully complete the training will be certified as Swiftwater Rescue 1 & Technician Advanced qualified according to the standards set in NFPA 1670- Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents and NFPA 1006- Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 13-18 May, 2019.

The location will be determined by the contractor within the continental United States.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will 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 will 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) or defect rate(s).

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays.

The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.6 Labor Day

1.4.2.7 Columbus Day

1.4.2.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.10 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0800-1700 starting on 13 May 2019 to 18 May 2019, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be conducted within the continental United States, location set by contractor.

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police 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.

1.4.4.2 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. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times, and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 AT Level 1 Awareness Training (AT): All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete Level 1 AT within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the Government Representative within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 AT is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html .

1.4.5.2 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Government Representative within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.3 OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the Government Representative within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications:

1.4.7.1 Instructor(s) must be Swiftwater Rescue certified Instructors, from an accredited training institution.

1.4.7.2 Instructor(s) should be familiar with CERFP operations and real-world response is preferred.

1.4.11. 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. 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.

1.4.12 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. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose 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.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 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.

2.1.2 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 government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment will be in writing and will 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.

2.1.4 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

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

2.1.6 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 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.

2.1.7 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

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

2.2 Acronyms:

AEI Army Enterprise Infostructure AR Army Regulation AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security BI Background Investigation CERFP CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package CM Contract Manager CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive IA Information Assurance IFSAC International Fire Service Accreditation Congress IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer NGB National Guard Bureau OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SSN Social Security Number TE Technical Exhibit TRRTL Technical Rope Recue Technician Level USD(I) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

3.0 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: Services will be off-site

3.5 Utilities: Utilities will be arranged by the contractor at his/her desired location.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): Instructors will need to supplement the training materials and equipment for this course based on their established curriculum.

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

(1) Must be able to train up to 12 personnel.

(2) Must issue an accredited certificate of completion upon course completion.

(3) Must have instructors provide their own training materials and equipment, 12 pax, for the following listed in Para e.

e. Training: Course must include the following:

(1) NFPA standard (1670/1006), Laws and SOGs

(2) Rescue philosophy

(3) Size up

(4) Rescue Safety

(5) Communications

(6) Moving water dynamics and river hazards

(7) River search operation

(8) Safety briefing

(9) System Safety check

(10) Pre-Incident Planning

(11) Incident Management System

(12) Medical Considerations

(13) Vehicle Rescues

(14) Helicopter Familiarization

(15) Survival Swimming

(16) Throw Bags

(17) Boat Systems

(18) Shallow Water Crossing

(19) Channel Crossing

(20) Contact Rescues

(21) Rescue Jacket use and Rescue Techniques

(22) Self-protection/Combative Patient Rescues

(23) Par-Buckling

(24) Rescue equipment, care and management

(25) Rescue Knots, hitches, bends and anchors

(26) Mechanical Advantage

(27) Placing Rope Protection

(28) Rope Systems

(29) Patient packaging

(30) Hydrology

(31) Low Head dams

(32) Aqueduct

(33) Flood Management

(34) Rescue Boards and Adjuncts

(35) Midpoint Drop Highline with boat on tether

(36) Night Swims

(37) Night Search Exercise

(38) High Lines

5.2 Completion of the Swiftwater Rescue 1 & Advanced Technician Course satisfies the requirements in NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 for Swiftwater Rescue & Advanced Technician training.

Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA):

6.1.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau via a secure data collection site.

6.1.2 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2019. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

Federal Acquisition Regulation https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current /index.html or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b)

01/23/2014 http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dod m/

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors

(paragraph 9)

August 2013 http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.2 01-2.pdf

DoDM 5200.2 Regulation 5200.02 Procedures for the DoD Personnel

Security Program (PSP)

04/03/2017 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.htm l

Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation

Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors

03/07/2014 http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ ArmyDir.aspx

AR 190-13

The Army Physical Security Program

02/25/2011 http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ AR.aspx

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and

Contractors

08/27/2004 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

DoDD 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy

Program

10/29/2014 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/dir.html#

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy

Program

05/14/2007 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.htm l

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

08/11/2015 OK http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/dir.html

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce

Improvement Program

12/19/2005 (Change 4:

11/10/2015)

OK http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.htm l

AR 25-2

Information Assurance

10/24/2007 OK http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ AR.aspx

AR 530-1

Operations Security

09/26/2014 OK http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ AR.aspx

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual

02/28/2006 (Change 2:

05/18/2016)

OK http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.htm l

AR 381-12

Threat Awareness and Reporting

Program (TARP) (Section II, ¶ 2-4.b)

06/01/2016 OK http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ AR.aspx

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Performance

Objective Performance Standard Acceptable Quality

Levels (AQL) Surveillance Method / By

Whom

5.1 Ensure the Mission Specific

Competencies are covered during the training

95% Government Representative

5.1 Contractor shall provide

Certified Course

100% Government Representative

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

1.4.5.6 AT Level 1

Awareness Training

Certificates

Provide within 15 calendar days after employee completes training.

1 Electronic Submission

Government Representative

1.4.5.9 iWatch Training Certificates

Provide within 15 calendar days after employee completes training.

1 Electronic Submission

Government Representative

1.4.5.10 OPSEC

Training Certificates

Provide within 15 calendar days after employee completes training.

1 Electronic Submission

Government Representative