CERFP SYCTE PWS_FINALv2_SYCTE 2024.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

FOR

CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package Role Player Support and Training Site Reset LA CERFP Sustainment Year Collective Training Exercise (2024)

1.0 General Information

GENERAL:

1.0 Event Summary: The National Guard Bureau Joint Training and Exercise Division (NGB J3/7) provides the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) with subject matter expertise on joint doctrine, training, education, and exercises to ensure a trained and balanced National Guard force is ready to support any mission of the States, Territories or Combatant Commanders. As such, NGB J3/7 is tasked with developing and supporting regional training and exercise activities aimed at enhancing domestic contingency readiness. NGB J3/7 ensures these functions are integrated and complementary where appropriate including the areas of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE). Louisiana CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (LA CERFP) historically conducts sustainment CERFP training the year prior to large-scale operational exercises (Vigilant Guard Exercises or Special Focus Exercises) and External Evaluations (EXEVAL) to ensure that the team is adequately prepared and training time is maximized. LA CERFP utilizes civilian role players to simulate realistic conditions encountered by National Guard responders in a natural disaster or domestic terrorism event. LA CERFP also requires daily reset of the structural collapsed venue site (SCVS) to maximize their training affect and accomplish their training objectives. To that end, it is necessary for LA CERFP to procure civilian contracted service support to conduct the 2024 Sustainment Year Collective Training Exercise (SYCTE).

1.1 SCOPE: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform role player management, role player moulage, SCVS reset, SVCS management, lodging, meals, ambulance services, and ancillary exercise support services during the NGB sponsored SYCTE scheduled for 5-8 March 2023.

1.1.1 OBJECTIVES: This Performance Work Statement establishes performance requirements for contractor support to provide LA CERFP with the best opportunity to exercise their personnel under realistic simulated conditions

1.2 BACKGROUND: The LA CERFP is required to conduct at least one CBRNE mass casualty response Collective Training Exercise (CTE) per training year (TY). Exercises generally surround a scenario wherein a large population area or venue has been attacked by terrorists or subjected to a natural disaster causing a partial or full structural collapse of buildings or facilities that results in large numbers of casualties and fatalities, subsequently requiring search and extraction by the LA CERFP. Additionally, the scenario will contain some type of CBRNE hazard which will ensure that the training unit wears HAZMAT personal protective equipment (PPE) and performs simulated mass casualty decontamination, and critical lifesaving care.

1.3 General Information

1.3.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: LA CERFP will conduct an SYCTE on 5-8 March 2024 at the Joint Emergency Services Training Center (JESTC) located at 1400 West Irene Road, Zachary, Louisiana. Additionally, the contractor will be expected to participate in 3 planning conferences held JESTC prior to execution of the CTE. The contractor shall always maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.3.1.1 Unscheduled gate closures by JESTC security may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting the facility 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 facility driving privileges.

1.3.1.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the facility; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the facility. 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 facility, which may affect performance. LA CERFP reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from JESTC 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 the responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.3.1.3 Facility Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable facility/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from JESTC.

1.3.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Contract award date – 15 FEB 2024

Post Award Conference (Initial Planning Conference)

1.3.3 Government will not permit the contractor or its employees to telework in support of this requirement. The nature of the services provided by the contractor require in-person attendance and cannot be accomplished through teleworking.

1.3.4 QUALITY CONTORL: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.2461, Contractor Inspection Requirements) The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC 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 (PRS).

1.3.4.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA): LA CERFP 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 LA CERFP 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).

1.3.4.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVELIANCE PLAN (QASP): The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance, and he may submit a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Worksheet at any time and as often as necessary to document quality levels.

1.3.5 If Contractor response to an identified quality deficiency is unsatisfactory, the COR will contact the appropriate Contractor representative to implement a plan of action to remedy the identified deficiency. A quality rating may change from “Green” to “Red” without notice. We anticipate the COR utilizing the “Yellow” quality rating to alert the contracting office of quality issues that have the potential for a “Red” quality rating if corrective action not taken. If the performance rating for any task in this order is “Red” during any time in the performance period, the COR will notify the Contracting Officer (KO).

Yellow Yes, performance and technical specifications are currently being met at the minimum AQL, but the following service / deliverable needs contractor attention. The Customer must identify what component of the deliverable and/or service requires attention.

AQL and the following service / deliverable needs immediate contractor resolution. The Customer must identify what component of the deliverable and/or service is below the minimum AQL

1.3.6 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAY: 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

Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

Independence Day: July 4th

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day: November 11th

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day: December 25th

1.3.7 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.

1.3.8 POST AWARD CONFERENCES: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conferences convened by the COR in accordance with FAR 42.5. The COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the COR 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.

1.3.9 CONTRACT MANAGER The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions within one (1) business day. The contractor shall designate and maintain a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support the contract or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

1.3.10 SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT: The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement The prime contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. In the event that a potential OCI is identified, the prime contractor is responsible for immediately preparing an adequate mitigation plan to the COR for approval. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the COR.

1.3.11 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 COR 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 COR to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the COR. In the event the COR unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the COR 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.

1.3.12 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: All contractor personnel attending meetings or in 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 openly 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.

1.3.13 PERSONNEL ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: The contractor shall provide the following management and support as required. The contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training as required to meet the PWS requirements. The contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees. The contractor shall provide necessary infrastructure to support contract tasks including both on-site and off-site support as specified at the task order level. The contractor shall provide administrative support to employees in a timely fashion (time keeping, leave processing, pay, emergency needs).

1.3.14 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the COR immediately.

1.3.15 REMOVAL OF PERSONNEL: The Government reserves the right to require the contractor to remove contractor employees at any time for due to violation of law, regulation or imminent danger to government employees, facilities or interests. The contractor is responsible at all times for providing service at the required level and must develop a plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of unexpected departure or removal of contractor personnel. The contractor has sole responsibility to supervise, remove, replace, discipline or approve leave for its employees. In the event that an employee is removed or replaced, the contractor shall notify the COR whenever changes are proposed. The Contractor shall also provide a minimum of a seven (3) day advance notice to the COR prior to removing an employee. This seven (3) day advance notice is not required in the case of emergency or when the best interest of the Government is not served.

1.3.16 STAFFING: Employment and staffing difficulties shall not be justification for the contractor’s failure to meet established requirements. If such difficulties impair performance, the contractor may be subject to termination for cause.

1.3.17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor is responsible for providing a fully qualified work force. The contractor shall employ and utilize only experienced, responsible and capable persons in the performance of work under this contract. All employees must be citizens of the United States (or authorized aliens) and shall be able to furnish proof of citizenship if asked to do so by the COR.

1.3.17.1 Special Qualifications: Paramedics and EMTs will be required to show proof of certification and license to practice Advanced Life Support Medicine in Louisiana in accordance with applicable law. These personnel must be qualified and licensed to practice emergency lifesaving medicine.

1.3.18 SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

2.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS: Inclusion of terms defined in FAR 2.101 (e.g. KO and COR) in this section is not recommended in order to prevent a possible conflict between the contract and the FAR.

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

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

2.1.4 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.

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

2.1.6 Final Planning Conference: The FPC provides a final opportunity for key personnel review and confirm the event or exercise development is complete.

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

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

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

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

2.1.11 Incident Command System: A standardized on-scene emergency management construct specifically designed to provide an integrated organizational structure that reflects the complexity and demands of single or multiple incidents, without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. The Incident Command System is the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure, designed to aid in the management of resources during incidents. ICS is used for all kinds of emergencies and is applicable to small as well as large and complex incidents. ICS is used by various jurisdictions and functional agencies, both public and private, to organize field-level incident management operations.

2.1.12 Initial Planning Conference: Critical planning conference that scopes, outlines, and finalizes the blueprint for the exercise.

2.1.13 Incident Commander: The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources. The Incident Commander has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site.

2.1.12 Incident Action Plan: A document outlining the control objectives, operational period objectives, and response strategy defined by incident command during response planning.

2.1.14 Incident Management Team: An Incident Commander and the appropriate Command and General Staff personnel assigned to an incident. The level of training and experience of the IMT members, coupled with the identified formal response requirements and responsibilities of the IMT, are factors in determining “type,” or level, of IMT.

2.1.15 White Cell: A neutral element that ensures the exercise stays on course and within the exercise commander’s training objectives.

2.1.16 Moulage: Is the art of applying mock injuries for the purpose of training emergency response teams and other medical and military personnel der to increase the realism of the exercise.

2.1.17 Mid-Term Planning Conference: Key meeting that outlines storylines and other critical exercise design inputs.

2.1.18 Contract Manager: A person delegated to ensure performance of the contract. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor shall be designated in writing to the COR. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

2.1.19 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 KO is the only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services

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:

3.0

3.1 Services: The Government will not provide any services associated with the performance of this contract.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will assist in the coordination with the Louisiana State Police to ensure that the necessary training space at JESTC is available during for exercise to include the SCVS, ancillary support areas, requisite lodging accommodations, and spaces equipped with the minimum audio and visual technology sufficient to conduct briefings.

3.3 Materials and Equipment: The Government will not provide any materials or equipment associated with the performance of this contract.

3.4 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Material, Equipment (CFP/M/E): Except for those items specifically state to be Government-Furnished in Part 3, the contractor shall finish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1

4.0

4.1 Secret Facilities: Not Applicable.

4.2 Contractor Security Clearance: Not Applicable.

4.3 Materials:

4.3.1 SCVS Operations and Reset:

4.3.2 Moulage Operations and Reset: The Contractor shall provide all materials to ensure total mission support of role player services specifically including cut away clothing; safety shoes, safety glasses, and clothing carry bags for role player support. The contractor shall provide two (2) Glo-Germ kits. Each kit shall contain one (1) bottle of Glo-Germ and one (1) handheld black light for detecting containments and conducting proper decontamination techniques. The Contractor shall provide life support services to include meals and water. The Contractor will establish and operate temporary “Fixed” moulage sites as needed to include: tentage, tables, chairs, and heat/cooling areas based on weather conditions.

4.3.3 Sanitation Support: The contractor will supply no less than six portable latrines and handwashing stations.

4.3.4 Ambulatory Support: The Contractor shall supply no less than 2 working Ambulances fully equipped for Advanced Life Support (ALS).

4.3.5 Safety Considerations: The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their contract employees and shall ensure adequate hydration, nutrition, and sunscreen of role players throughout the period of performance. Note: The Role Players shall not bring any cellular phones, jewelry, watches, or any other personal effects on the rubble pile. The Government will not be responsible for any lost personal items.

5.0 Specific Tasks

5.0 Requirements: Regarding program management, the contractor shall provide materials and services to accomplish all tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement throughout the period of performance of the contract. The contractor shall prepare for, conduct, and participate in meetings and reviews when required or directed. The contractor will schedule a Post Award Conference meeting within five (5) days of contract award. The contractor shall resolve action items assigned to the contractor at these meetings. When required, the contractor shall submit reports and requests IAW Annex A. The contractor shall provide support IAW this PWS for the following exercise: LA CERFP Sustainment Year Collective Training Exercise (SYCTE) for 5-8 March 2024.

5.1 Task One: Program Management: The contractor shall provide materials and services to accomplish all tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement throughout the period of performance of the contract.

5.1.1 The contractor will schedule a Post Award Conference meeting within 5 days of contract award. The Kick- off meeting will dictate the mandatory planning meetings and whether travel is required. The contractor shall resolve action items assigned to the contractor at these meetings.

5.1.2 Regarding management reporting, the Contractor should be prepared to provide a Weekly Status Report (WSR), indicating the progress of the work, status of the program and of the assigned tasks. If requested, this report shall include information relating to accomplishments, existing or potential problem areas, and proposed action to resolve the problems. The WSR will be submitted via email to the COR.

5.1.3 Contract Manager shall attend planning meetings and the AAR Briefing

5.1.4 Contract Manager or representative shall attend the daily “hot wash” briefing usually held each evening following the daily training to obtain any changes and/or get further coordinating instructions. If the Exercise Lead does not have a “hot wash” for the day, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the on-site Exercise Lead to gather this information.

5.1.5 Ensure staff shall park only in designated areas.

5.1.6 Provide a formal plan procedures and resources available for on-site safety, ‘real-world’ emergences, and life support. The Training Evaluation shall continue during inclement weather unless safety concerns prohibit such continuation of training activities.

5.1.7 Provide mandatory safety equipment (hard hats, eyeglasses, etc.) for all staff entering the collapse structure (rubble pile) location.

5.1.8 Communications Plan: Contractor shall have effective and clear communications with Exercise Planner, Exercise Control, the COR and any pertinent key personnel within the contractor’s employees on ground determined by the Contractor. Provide point of contacts to Exercise Lead and any pertinent key personnel. Obtain radios and arrange for Internet access if required. The contractor shall ensure the assigned Contract Manager coordinates with Exercise Lead.

5.1.9 Minimum Acceptable Standard: The meetings notes shall be delivered to the COR via e-mail in a PDF format on the Contractor’s letterhead on the next business day and the content of the report shall be free of grammatical, spelling and factual errors.

5.2 Task 2: General Support

5.2.1 Contractor shall provide procurement of civilian role players in accordance with CTE requirements outlined in Exhibit 7.4.

5.2.2 Regarding exercise role player services, the Contractor will provide all support for LA CERFP SYCTE according to the timeline outlined in Exhibit 7.4. Training will continue during inclement weather subject to life safety concerns.

5.2.3 Contractor shall provide up to twelve (12) hours per day of continuous exercise support (shift/flexible work hours) on 5-8 March, 2023.

5.2.4 Contractor will be responsible for the transportation and meals for all role players.

5.2.5 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will establish a plan for communications with LA CERFP’s trusted agent.

5.2.6 Contractor is always responsible for their staff, employees and role players, and LA CERFP’s trusted agent will be notified of any adverse actions conducted by Contractor’s staff, employees, or role players within one (1) hour of Contractor’s notification of said action.

5.2.7 Criminal Background Check: The contractor shall provide proof of employee criminal background checks one (1) day prior beginning of exercise. (Note: The Contractor shall not employ an individual with a felony on their criminal record). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet facility access requirements.

5.2.8 Contractor shall pre-screen applicants using E-Verify or similar program: The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the Everify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website or other nationally accredited program to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR no later than 14 business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

5.2.9 Contractor shall follow all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

5.2.10 Contractor shall provide points of contact; with a high visibility method of identification (e.g. vest) at all training sites to supervise and support personnel.

5.3 Task 3 SCVS Operations and Reset: The Contractor shall reset the SCVS to create a realistic and challenging training environment so the LA CERFP Search and Extraction (S&E) teams can gain valuable experience and expertise working in a simulated "real world” natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event. The contractor will ensure the SCVS is reset prior to the start of each day of the exercise. This may require the contractor to perform a site visit to identify and plan for the necessary materials required for a complete SCVS reset. The contractor shall provide heavy equipment, labor and construction material required to reset the SCVS.

5.3.1 Deliverable: SCVS Reset

5.3.1.1 Contractor shall provide SCVS reset for each operational period in accordance with Annex A. Times may shift slightly based on training requirements as directed by exercise planners.

5.3.1.2 Contractor shall provide an on-site manager / subject matter expert one hour prior to each day of the event for assuring the quality of SCVS reset.

5.3.1.3 Contractor must provide props that create the appearance of a "real world” collapsed structure, allowing National Guard Units to develop experience and expertise in real disasters.

5.3.1.4 Contractor must provide a minimum of ten (10) Search and Extraction (S&E) lanes covering overarching CERFP Training & Evaluation Outline (T&EO): Conduct S&E Deployment Ops (05-3-0001); Conduct Rope Extraction Ops (05-3-0002); Conduct Lifting/Hauling Operations (05-3-0003); and Conduct S&E Ops (05-3-0004).

5.3.1.5 Contractor must reset the venue in such a manner that maximizes exercise goals and maintains a safe work environment.

5.3.1.6 Contractor shall provide ten (10) new concrete breaching slabs, no less than 5ft X 5ft X 6in, with no less than 1/4" reinforced rebar. Suitable examples are present at the training site.

5.3.1.7 Contractor must comply with all environmental regulations, address, and resolve all environmental considerations and issues, and adhere to OSHA environmental standards and OSHA ladder safety regulations.

5.3.1.8 Contractor shall provide reset of lifting and hauling prop with a minimum footprint of 40ft by 75ft with tactical rock on firm packed gravel.

5.3.1.9 Contractor shall provide reset of shoring prop with a minimum footprint of wall surface 25ft tall by 45ft long, utilizing the existing SCVS at JESTC.

5.3.1.10 Contractor shall provide reset of confined space prop with a minimum footprint of 3.5ft tall (inside} by 40ft long. Location must have firm footing for maneuvering and spot shoring.

5.3.1.11 Contractor shall provide reset of the rope prop with a minimum footprint of 40ft tall by 45ft long. Location must have tactical rock or firm gravel from which to land on and belay.

5.3.1.12 Contractor shall provide reset of breaching and breaking prop with heavy debris to break precisely as directed. Location must have tactical rock or firm gravel and must have good drainage.

5.3.2 Deliverable: SCVS Training Support Subject Matter Experts: Provide SCVS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to perform as safeties, trainers, and/or urban search and rescue liaisons during the FTX.

5.3.2.1 All personnel involved in the training are certified in accordance with any U.S. certifying agency for this purpose (must have experience and Technical Rescue Level 2 Certification in all relevant functional areas below).

5.3.2.2 Contractor shall provide two (3) SMEs to perform as urban search and rescue trainers (if required), liaison with the IMT, safeties, and assist National Guard OC/Ts to ensure that the maximum training and exercise value will be provided during the use of the collapsed structure simulator(s).

5.3.2.3 Contractor reset personnel will be required to support safety or training for the following skillsets: Lifting and Hauling evolutions, Shoring evolutions, Confined Space evolutions, Rope evolutions, and Breaching and Breaking evolutions.

5.3.2.4 Contractor must ensure the safe placement of role players and mannequins in and around the SCVS during the operational periods and coordinate with the Role Player Staff concerning the placement and recovery of mannequins.

5.3.2.5 Contractor must ensure SMEs are briefed on specifics of exercise scenario requirements and perform within the limits of the scenario. SMEs shall supply input and direction to ensure that the maximum training and exercise value is achieved during the use of the SCVS.

5.4 Task 4 Casualty Role Player Support: Contractor shall provide 50 civilian role players (actors) in accordance with Exhibit 7.4 for the SYCTE scenario days on 6-8 March, 2023.

5.4.1 Contractor shall provide management of all civilian role players and provide causalities in accordance with injuries that would result from the exercise scenarios. Contractor will utilize specific Mass Casualty Cards (waterproof) and provide injury specific acting instructions and coaching for all casualty role players.

5.4.2 Contractor shall provide patient flow rates in accordance with exercise driven scenarios and schedule of exercise events.

5.4.3 Moulage the role players with the following types of medical issues: Multiple Compression Wounds, Trauma, Abrasions, Cuts, Punctures, Chest Pain, Crush, Burn, Hot/Cold, and Panic (mental other), Worried Well, Communicable Disease, Chemical burns, PTSD, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics -- Ambulatory and Non-Ambulatory with corresponding Injury/Mass Casualty Cards visible for exercise responders.

5.4.4 Contractor shall provide appropriate hydration for role players.

5.4.5 Provide exercise scenario specific Injury/Mass Casualty Cards (water proof) and provide injury specific acting instructions/coaching for all casualty role players.

5.4.6 Apply Glo-Germ to role players as required. Glo-Germ applications and usage shall be dictated by exercise requirements. Staff member may be required to utilize blacklight.

5.4.7 Provide 1 staff member who will play role of EMS coordinator and county coroner as exercise dictates. SM will interface with CBRN TF medical element and Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT).

5.4.8 Contractor shall ensure that all role players have appropriate skin tight undergarments; swim suits are a suitable example.

5.4.9 Contractor shall provide no less ten (10) pieces of costume jewelry and personal affects that are capable of being submerged in a water solution for processing of casualties’ valuables.

5.4.10 Contractor shall ensure timely pickup of role players once they have passed through the medical holding area in order to maximize the recycling and reiteration process.

5.4.11 Contractor shall ensure role players are aware that they will get extremely wet, their prop clothing will be cut off, and they will be scrubbed with brushes and copious amounts of water (possibly cold water).

5.4.12 Contractor shall provide a minimum of five (5) medical training mannequins in accordance with Exhibit 7.4 specifications (quantity, locations, time and conditions) for each of the exercise days and incorporate ten (10) mannequins that are already located at the training site. Weighted mannequins shall meet the following minimum specifications – Adults minimum of 150 pounds with weighted limbs; Children 60-100 pounds; Infants 10-30 pounds. Composition of mannequins: Adults ~ 75%, Children ~15%, Infants ~ 10% mix

5.4.13 Coordinate with SCVS Staff concerning the placement and recovery of mannequins.

5.4.14 All role players, moulage and weighted mannequins to include all contractor required props shall be setup not later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time for each venue.

5.5 Task 5 Provide National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support for Incident/Area Command: Provide SME support and properly implement the incident command system, emergency response plan, and local emergency response plan. Provide role players (actors) in accordance with Part 7, Attachment 7.4 specifications (quantity, locations, time, and conditions) for each of the exercises.

5.6 Deliverable: The IC must include an Incident Commander (IC) role player. The IC will be required to assist in preparing, writing, designing, assessing, coordinating and managing Incident Action Plans (IAPs), Incident Command System (ICS) reports and risk analysis measures.

5.6.1 Deliverable: IC must include a Staging Area Manager role player. The Staging Area Manager will act as the conduit between the LA CERFP and IC while the unit is located in the TBD staging area at JESTC.

5.6.2 Provide SMEs for the disciplines of: Fire Rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Law Enforcement, Medical Examiner (ME) and Emergency Management. The SME staff must have coverage for all disciplines and meet 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) (6) (v) requirements. SMEs must also meet National Qualification System standards as applicable to the position. Current standards may be found in the Department of Homeland Security Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT), an online catalogue of national resource typing definitions and position qualifications provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Integration Center (NIC). https://rtlt.preptoolkit.fema.gov/Public

5.6.3 Contractor will provide SME support and properly implement the Emergency Response Plan within the exercise scenario.

5.6.4 Contractor will provide SME support and properly implement a local emergency response plan within the exercise scenario.

5.6.5 Contractor will provide continuous operational support for up to twelve (12) hours per day during the FTX.

5.6.6 Contractor must have knowledge of mass casualty decontamination procedures as they relate to the hazardous materials being simulated during each day’s exercise scenario.

5.6.7 Contractor must have knowledge of medical effects on casualties as they relate to the hazardous materials being simulated during each day’s exercise scenario.

5.6.8 IMT Experience and Knowledge: Incident Commanders and Area Commanders must be trained and proficient in the NIMS/ICS methods and protocol. Contractor shall provide NIMS/ICS personnel with the requisite knowledge to implement an Incident Command System and Emergency Plan in order to support each exercise venue. The NIMS/ICS SME shall have expert knowledge of and experience with the following:

5.6.8.1 National Response Plan (NRP) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

5.6.8.2 Real world response to an incident or disaster - includes staff functions and actual command experience at incident, area, joint, and unified levels.

5.6.8.3 ICS Staff Functions and NG response capabilities. Completion of Incident Command System Classes (from IS-100, IS-200, IS700, and IS-800). IS-300 and IS-400 are preferred additional courses.

5.6.8.4 CBRNE, DCRF, C2CRE, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), All Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), CST, CERFP, and HRF mission and structure

5.7 Task 6 JESTC Lodging and Meals: The Contractor will be required to coordinate with and Louisiana State Police to arrange lodging and meals at the JESTC facility for 105 personnel and meals on site for 208 personnel 5-8 March 2024.

5.7.1 Deliverable: The Contractor shall coordinate with the Training Manger at the Louisiana State Police JESTC facility for the lodging of 105 Louisiana Army National Guard Soldiers. The government requires that the JESTC facility be utilized due to extended hours and risk reduction for large vehicles and trailers being transported on and off the site. The government requires 95 double rooms and 10 single rooms at the JESTC facility for Soldier lodging. The government requires that 95 double rooms and 10 single rooms be provided byat the JESTC facility for Soldier lodging.

5.7.2 Deliverable: The Contractor shall provide boxed lunch meals to 208 Soldiers participating in the exercise onsite 6-8 March 2024.

5.7.3 Deliverable: The Contractor shall coordinate with JESTC or provide catered meals daily; Breakfast and Dinner Meals for 105 Louisiana Army National Guard Personnel staying at the JESTC 6-8 March 2024.

5.8 Task 7 Sanitation and Ambulatory Services: The Contractor will be responsible for providing ambulatory and sanitation services from 6-8 March 2024. These services will be for all exercise participants, providing both a sanitary environment for training, as well as the necessary medial precautions in the event of injury to an exercise participant.

5.8.1 Deliverable: The contractor shall provide 6 portable latrines, 6 handwashing stations and 1 30’ rolling dumpster at JESTC from 5-8 March 2024. Handwashing stations and portable latrines will be services no less than once.

5.8.2 Deliverable: The contractor shall provide two dedicated ALS Ambulances with licensed and certified ALS Crews to the JESTC Facility during exercise hours 6-8 March 2024.

5.8.3 The Contractor shall employ EMT-Ps (Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedics), EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians), AEMTs (Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians) and support staff to provide patient care and to operate Contractor's vehicles and equipment. Each EMT/AEMT and paramedic shall be physically capable of performing the tasks assigned by the Contractor, shall be clean in dress and person, and shall display their name and certification on a photo identification badge in an appropriate manner visible to the patient and the COR.

6.0 Applicable Publications

6.0 Applicable Publications

6.1 AR 25-2, Information Assurance, 23 Mar 09

6.2 AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), 19 Apr 2007

(Part 7) Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing

7.0 Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Attachment 3/Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data

7.4 Attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4 – Role Player/Mannequin Support Information