PRESOL | 99 | Weapons Intelligence Training (WIT)

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 13, 2007 FBO #2055
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Weapons Intelligence Training (WIT)

Notice Date: 7/11/2007
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 611699 — All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Contracting Office: National Ground Intelligence Center, ATTN: IANG-CS-LO/MS204, 2055 Boulders Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911-8318
ZIP Code: 22911-8318
Solicitation Number: W26MT971341001
Response Due: 7/27/2007
Archive Date: 9/25/2007
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis / solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This solicitation is referenced under PR number W26MT971341001. This acquisition is Unrestricted. The NAIC S Code is 611699 and the size standard is $6,500,000.00. The National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) has a requirement to procure Weapons Intelligence Training (WIT). The training shall consist of eight (8) classes per year of eighteen training days (1 8) per class. Class size shall be limited to forty (40) students per class. Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG), Maryland or other government directed facility. The proposed period of performance is for a base period of one (1) year, with three (3) one-year option periods. The first class is scheduled to begin on 25 Sep 07. Other sessions will be scheduled periodically throughout the performance period. The contractor shall be responsible for conducting up to six classes per training rotat ion at one time (no more than four classes will run concurrently). The contractor shall provide all necessary training materials (i.e audio-visual equipment, books, training aids, etc.) required to conduct their program of instruction (POI). The contracto r shall integrate US Government personnel into their POI as assistant instructors for the purpose of future transition to a military instructor-based cadre (i.e. train the trainer). The contractor shall develop and provide a complete instructor POI for t his purpose. The contractor shall provide the following as the course curriculum: A. A health and safety brief, an administration brief, a round-the-room brief on personalities (students and instructors), and an oral overview (talk through) of the course program including what a weapons intelligence unit does, how it is organized, and w hat its aims are. B. The details of the Weapons Intelligence Process including the make-up of an IED and Current Device Types. This instruction shall include the construction of an Improvised Explosive Device and shall illustrate the main device types (time, command and vic tim operated). C. The Global Terrorist Threat consisting of a tailored version of the International terrorist threats briefing that gives an overview of all recent terrorist incidents worldwide and shows various trends relating to tactics and equipment use. D. Terrorist Use of Electronics (Part 1) providing an introduction to electronic theory, Ohms Law, Resistance, Capacitance and the function of various basic electronic components. E. Suicide Bombing covering the history, development and current threat from suicide bombers. F. Terrorist Use of Electronics (Part 2) providing teaching on electronic theory and component design. Devices such as relays, diodes, silicone controlled rectifiers and integrated circuits shall be covered in detail. G. Explosives and Effects including a basic lesson on explosives, how they work, and how terrorists go about producing their own explosives in theatres where commercial explosives are scarce. This session shall cover the use of the Munroe effect and the M isznay-Schardin effect to engineer explosive charges for specific effect. H. Explosive Effects Demonstration including demonstrations of the effects of both low and high explosives as a progression from unconfined low explosives through confined low explosive to high explosive charges. Various metal targets shall be attacked use d engineered explosive charges to demonstrate the effects of the hollow charge configurations and the use of shrapnel. I. Terrorist Use of Electronics (Part 3) including a continuation of the theme of previous lessons on electronics and a discussion of Intruder Alarm System (IAS) sensor types. J. Radio Controlled IEDs including an overview of the global threat from RC IEDs with a specific study of the use of such devices in Iraq. The lesson shall include discussion of the component parts of an RCIED and the available technologies including DTMF used to ensure user safety for the terrorist. K. Vehicle Borne IEDs (Including Practical) including an overview of the global threat from VBIEDs, their generic design characteristics, and the specifics of devices seen in certain countries. The proliferation of the VBIED as a weapon of choice for insu rgents in Iraq shall also be covered. There shall be a practical session during which students will be walked around a number of vehicles fitted with simulated IEDs. L. Conventional Weapons including an introduction to the design of weapons aimed mainly at anti tank types, such as Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG) and Anti-Tank Guided Weapons (ATGW) designs. Hollow charge effects and their capacity for armor penetration shall also be taught. M. Stand-Off Weapons Iraq covering the use of stand-off weapons by terrorist groups operating in Iraq. Conventional use of weapons, improvisation, modification and explosives recovery and the use of MANPADS and the specific threat from these types of wea pons shall also be covered. N. Photography Introduction consisting of an introduction to the use of photography during scene investigation O. Scene Photography including an introduction to the Nikon D70S (or current model) camera system as well as training on the types of photography required at each incident. Close up photography of components to support technical reports shall also be cove red. Instruction shall include the requirement to photograph whole incidents and record all possible information, as well as a need to photograph small electronic or explosive components and parts of Improvised Explosive Devices in a variety of scenarios. P. Scene Investigation and Questioning Technique covering the actions of a WIT team before, during, and after an incident. Teaching shall include descriptions of the actions at the scene including the recording of written, photographic and video informatio n. The aims of an investigation shall be covered in detail. Good questioning techniques that support investigations shall also be covered. This lesson shall include a practical walk through of a typical incident. Q. EOD Procedures covering the duties, aims, methods of operation and equipment of an EOD team. This instruction shall be delivered by a military EOD operator with operational experience. The interaction between the EOD team and the WI team shall be also c overed. R. Forensic Procedures including forensic procedures that can be used during an IED incident including the scene of a weapons and equipment find. S. Bomb Scene Case Study consisting of a video-based presentation on a significant IED incident which shall serve as a primer for the Post Blast Scene Procedures lesson. Teams (Students) shall be required to make assessments of the incident and provide re commendations. T. Post Blast Scene Procedures / Team Equipment consisting of a briefing on post bomb scene management procedures followed by the clearance of a scene (or scenes depending on the size of the course) following a real explosion. This training shall be mentor ed and include the gathering of evidence with the aim of rebuilding the device. A second exact copy of the device will be used as a benchmark on completion of the task. Equipment required and the health and safety aspects of clearing post bomb scenes shall be taught during the session. On completion of the task each team shall be required to brief on their findings and the assessed device make up. Upon completion of the range periods teams shall be given an introduction to further items of WIT equipment inc luding their Specifications, use, maintenance and operating limitations. U. Use of IT / WIT Reporting Templates consisting of IT training to support the report writing process, IT security, log-in protocols, and use of standard templates. Teams shall also attend a simulated incident and question witnesses. Following this they shall compile a WIT report with an associated photographic supplement using standard IT templates. V. Weapons Intelligence Reporting with practical exercises requiring Students to practice the skills of writing an incident report using the information gained during the Post Blast Scene Procedures training. This activity is carried out in teams. This in struction shall also include lessons on the use of Microsoft PowerPoint and the construction of report photographic supplements. W. Weapons Intelligence Reporting Teams shall be briefed on a number of incidents and then guided through the process of writing a report and building a matching photographic supplement. Actual examples of incidents from Iraq will be covered using video ta ken by insurgents. X. Low Light Photography including a lesson on the use of the Nikon SB600 (or current model) Speedlight flashgun and some practical exercises. This instruction shall be on a non-standard day; Students will be released early but will return to class after n ightfall to practice their skills at a simulated scene. Y. Tactical Design. Students will be divided into a number of small groups for this session and visit a number of incident stands. These stands will include a walk-through of a typical device scenario given from the terrorists' point of view. Command, Tim e, Victim Operated and Projected devices will be covered. Z. Bomb Factory Procedures including the specific procedures and techniques required when investigating the scenes of bomb factories. Team safety, forensic handling procedures and specific photographic requirements shall be covered. This session shall incl ude a walk through of a bomb factory to highlight the content of the previous lesson in a realistic scenario. AA. Revision Period including directed revision of subjects already taught. This session shall consist of a question and answer sessions on all aspects of the instruction. Further lessons and revision will be tailored to the results of this revision period . A component spotter test will be used to identify further revision points. BB. Theory Test is the written Student evaluation. The written theory test (3 periods) shall confirm the whole course content. It shall consist of 30 questions. The pass mark is 70%. CC. Research Methods covering the reference documents and other media ava ilable to WI teams. If possible, an Internet link will be established and will contain selected websites to show their utility for research tasks. The use of advanced search engines and search strings shall also be covered. DD. Demonstration Task. In this session Teams (Students) shall watch a simulated WIT task from tasking message to completion at the scene. This shall include a narration given by a member of the training staff. The simulated task shall be as realistic as p ossible and include a simulated IED. EE. Exercise Training Tasks Briefing consisting of a briefing prior to teams being deployed on a training task exercise. A brief scenario shall be coupled with details of team administration and the aims of the exercise. FF. Exercise Slow Start (Training Tasks). These periods (at least 9) shall involve teams in all aspects of weapons intelligence investigation in a training environment. The teams shall be mentored by an instructor who will take them through the process of investigation, recording, and reporting of an incident. GG. Exercise Sand Box shall include the investigation of direct attacks on CF, the reporting of finds of explosives, photographing components under a variety of light conditions and the compilation of WI reports. As the exercise progresses the time constra ints will be tightened and the tempo of operations will be increased. Some tasks will incl ude research on given subjects to fill time between incident tasking. Teams shall also be required to deliver detailed technical briefings on the incidents they have attended. HH. Equipment Checks. All equipment used during Exercise Sand Box shall be subjected to a 100% check for serviceability. II. Exercise Team Debrief includes the debriefing of teams after their activities during the training tasks exercise. This shall include analysis of photographs and reports as produced by the teams during their investigations. JJ. Course Evaluation consists of Students completing an evaluation of the course including its main components, administration, course content, delivery of the instruction, and other factors. KK. Course Graduation. LL. After Action Review completed by the contractor and delivered to the COR. MM. Travel to APG, Maryland shall be required. LICENSING: N/A. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Tasks performed under this contract do not require security clearances. All work will be performed at the unclassified level. This RFP will result in a firm fixed price performance-based indefinite delivery requirements contract. The Government will award a contract to the offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions. The Government will evaluate quotes on the amount of experience with similar contracts and quality of performance. The following four factors, in desce nding order of importance, shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability, past performance, past experience, and price. Past experience, past performance and price when combined are less important then technical capability. Content of Technical Quotes: 1) Technical capability - offerors must submit the resumes of proposed training developers and training instructors. 2) Past Performance refers to how well your company has performed that work. The Government will evaluate the submitted past performance information required by FAR provision 52.212-1 and may use information from other sources to review offerors ability to perform the contract successfully. Required past performance information: Offerors shall submit three (3) references of relevant contracts performed within the last five years (past and/or present), that are the same and/or similar to the size and complex ity of this requirement. For each reference include the contract number, dollar value, contract office, agency name, contact numbers, period of performance, contracting officer's name, telephone and fax numbers for each contract, customer name and phone nu mber and description of service. Past performance data does not have to be through a government agency. 3) Past Experience refers to the amount and nature of the work your company has performed. 4) Price Offerors shall propose a price for each CLIN. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference: 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUL?2004) (IAW FAR 2.201) 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 3.202) 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (APR?1984)(IAW FAR .404 ) 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP?2006)(IAW FAR 3.503-2) 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUL?1995)(IAW FAR 3.502-3) 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN?199 7) (IAW FAR 3.104-9(a)) 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN?1997) (IAW FAR 3.104-9(b)) 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP?2005)(IAW FAR 3.808(b)) 252.203-7001 PROHIBITION O N PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD OR OTHER DEFENSE-CONTRACT-RELATED FELONIES (DEC?2004)(IAW DFARS 203.570-3) 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED PAPER (AUG?2000)(IAW FAR 4.303) 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL?2006)(IAW FAR 4.110 4) 252.20 4-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR?1992) (IAW DFARS 204.404-70(b)) 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A (Alternate A to FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration) (NOV?2003) (IAW DFARS 204.1104) 252.205-7000 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS (DEC?1991) (IAW DFARS 205.470) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEP?2006) (IAW FAR 9.409(b)) 252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A TERRORIST COUNTRY (DEC?2006)(IAW DFARS 209.409) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB?2007) (IAW FAR 12.301(b)(3)) 52.213-2 INVOICES (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 13.302-5(b)) 52.216-8 FIXED FEE (MAR?1997) (IAW FAR 16.307(b)) 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS (OCT?1995) (IAW FAR 16.506(d)(1)) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV?1999) (IAW FAR 17.208(f)) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000) (IAW FAR 17.208 ( g)) 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZone SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (JUL?2005) (IAW FAR 19.1308(b)) 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (MAY?2004) (IAW FAR 19.708(a)) 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SEP?2006) (IAW FAR 19.708(b)(1)) 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN?1999) (IAW FAR 19.708(b)(2)) 252.219-7003 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DoD CONTRACTS) (APR?2007) (IAW DFARS 219.708(b)(1)(A)) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN?2003) (IAW FAR 22.202) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB?1999) (IAW FAR 22.810(a)(1)) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR?2007) (IAW FAR 22.810(e)) 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGI BLE VETERANS (SEP?2006) (IAW FAR 22.1310(a)(1), DFARS 222.1310(a)(1)) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN?1998) (IAW FAR 22.1408(a)) 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (SEP?2006)(IAW FAR 22.1310(b)) 52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING PAYMENT OF UNION DUES OR FEES (DEC?2004) (IAW FAR 22.1605) 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY?2001) (IAW FAR 23.505) 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANC E REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (AUG?1996) (IAW FAR 27.202-2) 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (APR?2003) (IAW FAR 29.401-3(a)) 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 32.111(a)(1)) 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB?2002) (IAW FAR 32.111(b)(1)) 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 32.111(c)(2)) 52.232-17 INTEREST (JUN?1996) (IAW FAR 32.617(a), FAR 32.617(b)) 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (JAN?1986) (IAW FAR 32.806(a)(1)) 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (OCT?2003) (IAW FAR 32. 908(c)) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC?2006) (IAW DFARS 232.7102) 52.233-1 DISPUTES (JUL?2002) (IAW FAR 33.215) 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG?1996) (IAW FAR 33.106(b)) 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT?2004) (IAW FAR 33.215(b)) 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN?1991) (IAW FAR 37.110(c)) 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL?1995) (IAW FAR 42.903) 52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG?1987) (IAW FAR 43.205(a)(1)) 52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE -- ALTERNATE I (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 43.205(a)(2)) 252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC?1991) (IAW DFARS 243.205-70) 252.243-7002 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (MAR?1998) (IAW DFARS 243.205-71) 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR?2007) (IAW FAR 44.40 3) 52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--SERVICES (FEB?1997) (IAW FAR 46.805(a)(4)) 52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (SERVICES) (SHORT FORM) (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 49.502(c)) 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) (APR?1984) (IAW FAR 49.504(a)(1)) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB?1998) IAW FAR 52.107(b)) 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN?2006) (IAW FAR 4.1202) 252.209-7001 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A TERRORIST COUNTRY (OCT?2006) (IAW DFARS 209.104-70(a)) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV?2006) (IAW FAR 12.301(b)(2)) 52.212 -1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP?2006) (IAW FAR 12.301(b)(1)) 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP?2006) (IAW FAR 33.106(a)) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB?1998) (IAW FAR 52.107(a)) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COM MERCIAL ITEMS (JAN?1999) (IAW FAR 12.301(c)) The above FAR clauses and provisions may be viewed in full text at www.arnet.gov. No telephone inquires will be accepted. NOTE: Successful Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) dat abase at www.ccr.gov to be considered for award. Quotes are DUE by 4:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 27 JULY 2007. You may send your quotes electronically to willie.johnson15@mi.army.mil or via postal services to 2055 Boulders Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911 ATTN: Willie Johnson
Place of Performance: Address: National Ground Intelligence Center ATTN: IANG-CS-LO/MS204, 2055 Boulders Road Charlottesville VA; Zip Code: 22911-8318; Country: US
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