MOD | 69 | Security Forces Training

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 30, 2007 FBO #2225
MODIFICATION

69 -- Security Forces Training

Notice Date: 12/28/2007
Notice Type: Modification
NAICS: 928110 — National Security
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force Europe, 52 CONS - Spangdahlem, Spangdahlem AB Unit 3910 Bldg 2007, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, AE, 09126-3910, UNITED STATES
ZIP Code: 09126-3910
Solicitation Number: F3W3177248A003
Response Due: 1/2/2008
Archive Date: 1/17/2008
Point of Contact: Elisabeth Garza, Team Leader, Phone (49) 6565 61 9232, Fax (49) 6565 61 9106
E-Mail Address: elizabeth.garza@spangdahlem.af.mil
Description: Description Here are the questions and answers concerning the above combined synopsis/solicitation.********** ************************************ Contractor Questions (Solicitation #F3W3177248A003: Security Forces Training)********** Question: Do the mission essential tasks and/or tasks, conditions, and standards exist for these courses, or would the government like the contractor to develop these? ******************************************************** Answer: The contractor can develop these; however, it is the government?s which to review same to ensure they are compatible with mission success and mirror current training in place. ********************************************************** Question: Will the course curriculum be provided by the government, or will the contractor be expected to design these products? (These products would include the lesson guides, power point briefs, student handouts, practical evolution briefs, and quizzes/tests) ***************************************************************** Answer: The curriculum, while reviewed by the government (again to ensure compatibility), and all other components will be provided by the contractor. ***************************************************************** Question: Section 3.1.1 states, ?Two courses, five days each?.?, however there are three (3) CLINS; Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced CQB. Should we assume the Advanced Course will be developed and conducted, based on the lessons learned from conducting the Basic and Intermediate courses first? *************************************************************** Answer: The reason the advanced course listed is not listed, is due to the unit?s inability to supply what could potentially be the range requirements for an advanced course. We currently have an indoor range with a maximum distance of 25 meters, and therefore, most advanced courses would require something more. Additionally, it is more important we have everyone in the unit on the same training level vs. having only some trained in advanced techniques. ******************************* a. Section 3.1.1 also states two courses are five days each. Can we assume the Advanced course will also be five days long? ********************************************************* At this time, we do not request the advanced course; however, if ever implemented, yes it too, would be five days long. ******************************************************* Question: Section 3.2, Course Breakdown, discusses the Basic course description, however, doesn?t discuss the Intermediate or Advanced Course. Can we get clarification as to why section 3.2 only described the Basic course? *************************************************************** Answer: The government requests the intermediate course build on the skills taught during the Basic course. Curriculum could include more advanced room clearing techniques and actions to be taken upon entry into the objective; mechanical breaching techniques for entering doors and windows; how to manage and control a barricaded situation within the objective; less-lethal applications and hostage rescue options, as well as open-air take-downs such as car, bus or train objectives. ************************************************************** Question: Mechanical Breaching includes the use of mechanical tools such as sledge hammers, hooligan tools, bolt cutters, various saws and steel cutting torches, battering rams, and shotguns just to name a few. Can we get a more detailed idea of what type of structures the students are expected to breach and the type of tools available to them? ***************************************************************** Answer: We currently have the following mechanical breaching tools in our inventory: sledge hammers, halligan tools, monoshock battering ram, and ballistic shotguns. As far as structures are concerned, the training environment is limited to structures currently on the demolition list, providing students actual hands-on opportunity to use the tools. However, in an actual special threat situation, breach points may be, in fact, entry points of which students do not have the capability to train with. ***************************************************************** Question: Class Start Date: This section states training will begin in January 2008. The following are questions regarding the schedule: ************************************************************* Answer: Will there be only one course in progress at a time, or multiple courses in varying skill levels (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced) taking place simultaneously? (The answer to this will allow us to calculate the number of instructors.) The Government cannot support multiple courses running simultaneously (ie, manning). In a one month/four week period, the Government prefers a basic and intermediate course to run consecutively and then be repeated with a new group of students. **************************************************************** Question: Will the number and frequency of courses and training that?s expected to take place, because for the instructor staff to physically relocate to Germany during the contract duration? ************************************************************* Answer: Of course, depending on where the instructors are coming from, it would be best for them to stay locally for the duration of each course?but, not the duration of the contract. ************************************************************** Question: Can the government give a more detailed estimate on the quantity and frequency of these courses during the contract period? ***************************************************************** Answer: The government is looking for four four-week course blocks. Meaning, in the next 10-12 months, the government would like 4 months of training provided by the contractor, but spread out evenly to provide all SF members an opportunity to be trained. Due to current operations tempo, SF members are rotating out 6-8 months at a time; therefore we need to spread the wealth, so to speak. ******************************************************* Question: Will all three (3) CQB courses be taught consecutively (back to back courses), with the same students attending these courses?************************************** Answer: Yes, although again, we are concerned we cannot support the advanced course. In addition, to run a basic, intermediate, and advanced course back to back, leaves one extra week. While this week could also be a basic course with new students, we now have a group that are at an advanced level, while another is only at a basic level and there is no guarantee these same students will be available when the contractor returns. While the schedule is fluid, the government prefers to have basic and intermediate back to back, twice in each month, and then possibly the last month could be advanced courses only. ************************************************* Question: Will the two 5-day courses run consecutively? *********************************************************** Answer: As the current plan entails, there will be a basic and intermediate course, each 5-days, running consecutively. On the third week, a new group of students will again begin the basic and intermediate course consecutively. ************************************************************* Question: How many iterations of training are planned for the projected 12-month period? ************************************************************* Answer: Four (4) months of training are projected, spread out among the 12 months. Each month will consist of 2 basic and 2 intermediate courses. ************************************************************** Question: What is the desired interval and frequency of training? ******************************************************** Answer: To enhance training for all SF members, it is required each month of training be equally spread out to provide opportunity for individuals TDY. Therefore, while not set in stone, we would prefer time frames such as: February, April, June, August (if contract needs to be complete by FY 09) or February, May, August, November (if contract needs to be complete by CY 09). *********************************************************** Question: The unit to be trained will provide all weapons and maintenance materials? ************************************************************* Answer: Each student will have all their primary and alternate weapons on have (M-4 and M-9). **************************************************************** Question: The unit to be trained will provide classroom and range training facilities? ***************************************************************** Answer: The unit will provide a classroom accommodating up to 30 people and an indoor live fire range. If other ranges are required, there would have to be additional coordination between bases and services. ***************************************************************** Question: The unit to be trained will provide all 9mm and 5.56 ammunition for live fire training? ***************************************************************** Answer: The unit will supply 9mm and 5.56 ammunition for live fire training; ************************************************************* Question: Are frangible 9mm and 5.56 munitions available? ********************************************************** Answer: No, we currently do not have frangible rounds available. ***************************************************************** Question: Does the unit have simmunitions kits for pistols and rifles?******************************************************** Answer: The unit currently has 15 M-4, 12 M-9, and 3 M-249 UTM brand simunition kits. However, we have approximately 50 Simunition brand kits (both M-4 and M-9) which have been ordered and are currently sitting in port awaiting shipment. **************************************************************** Question: Will the Unit initially classify personnel into basic and intermediate skill level groups? ***************************************************************** Answer: Yes, the unit will classify personnel into basic and intermediate skill level groups. However, the plan is for those attending the basic course will automatically attend the intermediate course the next week. ************************************************************* Question: Does the unit possess required special protective gear, i.e., ballistic body armor and eye protection? ************************************************************* Answer: Yes, each student attending will have access to special protective gear, to include ballistic body armor, eye protection (goggles and/or glasses), neck protection, and gloves. *********************************************************** Question: Instructor qualifications, number 1.1. This section states instructors shall be nationally certified as an instructor in firearms or law enforcement. The prior military (Special Operations Forces or SOF) firearms instructors that our company provides possess qualifications and experience which is significantly above and beyond that of a national certification or law enforcement firearms qualification. Will the firearms instructor qualifications of a prior SOF (SEAL, Special Forces) instructor be acceptable? *************************************************************** Answer: Yes. ********************************************************* Question: Would we be correct in assuming the government will provide all the facilities (live-fire CQB training house/ranges/mechanical breaching facades/classroom), equipment (student?s personal operational gear to include ballistic helmets and ballistic vests w/plates, weapons, range equipment), and supplies (consumables to include ammunition, target materials and range support supplies) to support this training? ***************************************************************** Answer: While we currently have limited facilities at our disposal, if it is determined more advanced areas are required, there can be some inter-service coordination with other local bases. However, all other items, to include equipment, gear, and supplies will be provided by the government. ************************************************************* Question: Will (or can) the government provide non-lethal weapon training systems such as Simmunitions?, Airsoft?, or paintball guns for the conduct of realistic scenario-based training (force on force training)? (Non-lethal weapon training systems are the most valuable training aid used in this type of training course that allows students to attain maximum proficiency in CQB). ***************************************************************** Answer: The government currently has 15 M-4, 12 M-9, and three M-249 UTM brand simunition kits and corresponding UTM brand simunitions for realistic training. In addition, Simmunitions? have been ordered for the unit and currently are in port awaiting shipment. There is no guarantee this brand will be available for the contractor training. ********************************************************** Question: Will the contractor instructors be afforded the opportunity to use lodging and messing services on the base? ********************************************************** Answer: As soon as the contractor is chosen, a schedule is agreed on, and an instructor list is provided, lodging can and will be reserved for each block of the contract. All other services, to include the dining facility, will be available to the contractor instructors, although the contractor instructors will be required to pay in cash. ************************************************************* Question: The students. Will the students come from the same command, or various commands? ************************************************** Answer: The students will come from the same command (USAFE) *********************************************************** Question: Will all students attending the courses be at, or about the same skill level?*********************************** Answer: Approximately, yes. Of course, there are different experience levels from down range, prior EST experience, SRT Phase I graduates, etc., but all will attend the basic and intermediate course. ************************************************************ Question: Will all students begin with the Basic CQB course, or will some students have the prerequisites to begin with the Intermediate course? ***************************************************************** Answer: All students will begin with the basic CQB course. ******************************************************** Question: Does the government have a mandatory student to instructor ratio, or will this be left up to the contractor to decide? ************************************************************** Answer: This will be up to the contractor to decide, as long as safety is the primary concern. Any live-fire ranges will require coordination with out CATM personnel to ensure safety, as well. ************************************************************* Question: What is the name of the command which the students will come from? ***************************************************************** Answer: USAFE **************************************************************** Question: What is the job description of the students attending the course? ************************************************ Answer: Security Forces (Air Force Cops): ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************AT THIS POINT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT QUESTIONS BUT KEEPS THE RIGHT TO START CLARIFICATIONS/NEGOTIATIONS WHEN REQUIRED.********************************************************THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS EXTENDED UNTIL 2 JAN 2008, 17:00 HRS LOCAL TIME GERMANY.******************************* NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (28-DEC-2007); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. 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Place of Performance: Address: 52 Contracting Squadron Unit 3910 APO AE 09126; Zip Code: 54529; Country: GERMANY
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