Combative Training Support

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO REVISE SECTION BE AS IDENTIFIED BELOW. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-11-T-0010, and a firm fixed price contract is contemplated. In this solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46 effective 29 September 2010. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 611699 applies to this procurement with a business size standard of $7 million. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-S10. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement to procure the following services: Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 Combative Training. Provide combative training various days of the week in accordance with the statement of work identified in Section C. Period of Performance is Date of Award through twelve months. Subline Item Number (SLIN) 0001AA Group Lessons at NSWDG. Contractor shall provide at least one (1) instructor at NSWDG in accordance with the statement of work identified in Section C up to twenty (20) students. Period of Performance is Date of Award through twelve months. QUANTITY 136 HOURS SLIN 0001AB Group Lessons at Contractor's Facility. NSWDG members may attend regularly attended sessions at the contractor facility up to 20 students. Period of Performance is Date of Award through twelve months. QUANTITY 400 HOURS SLIN 0001AC Private Group Lessons. NSWDG members may attend private sessions at the Contractor facility. Up to 10 individuals may attend per private session. Private session training will be arranged when needed through the command combative training point of contact. Period of Performance is date of award through twelve months. QUANTITY 75 Sessions SLIN 0001AD Private Individual Lessons. NSWDG members may attend private sessions at the Contractor facility. Private session training will be arranged when needed through the command combative training point of contact. Period of Performance is date of award through twelve months. QUANTITY 75 SESSIONS Section C Specifications 1.0 Scope. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) personnel conduct advanced research and development of tactics for use by the Naval Special Warfare Forces. Course instruction will include all aspects of military combatives (hand-to-hand combat techniques consistent with the U.S. Modern Army Combatives Program and the U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program). Course instruction should be operationally focused and be conducted with and without full kit use using NSWDG crawl, walk, run combative training methodology. Techniques must comply with NSWDG standard operating procedures, rules of engagement and use-of-force continuum. Training must also comply with NSWDG deadly force restrictions and guidelines. Course of instruction should incorporate the tactical deployment of combative techniques while teaching students how to adapt to different scenarios and specific needs. 2.0 Background. The objective of this training schedule is to provide realistic, practical training to NSWDG personnel that will be sustained over time. This contract will be executed by session requirement; the frequency of occurrence will be five days weekly, as required. 3.0 Technical Command Point of Contact. The designated technical representative is Mr. Shanon Chau who can be reached at (757) 893-3554 or email to shanon.chau@vb.socom.mil. 4.0 Contractual Command Point of Contact. The designated contractual representative is Christine Anderson who can be reached at (757) 893-2715 or email to christine.anderson@vb.socom.mil. 5.0 Requirements. The on-site training will take place on a weekly basis from Monday through Friday, as required, during the period of date of award through twelve months. The number of students per course of instruction occurring at the NSWDG compound shall be no more than thirty (30) students. Instruction will include at a minimum the following fighting techniques: *Close quarter striking techniques to include punches, parries (blocks) and counterstrikes *Sound training techniques to include focus mit and bag training *Advanced application to include boxing combinations, foot work and balance and self-defense 6.0 Qualifications. Instructor must have significant career level western boxing experience. Competition. Instructor(s) must be nationally or internationally recognized at world level competitions such as the Junior Olympics, the International Military Sports Council, and the National USA boxing golden gloves. Tactical Application. Instructor must possess an established background in employing and incorporating Western Boxing techniques into tactical military scenarios to include, but not limited to, Close Quarter Battle (CQB), Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT), and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS). Instructor(s) must have verifiable experience training various groups of military and law enforcement groups and individuals. 7.0 Place of Performance. NSWDG, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Contractor Facility 8.0 Other Conditions/Requirements. Contractor must maintain the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance. Work under this contract shall be completed during normal working hors which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when applicable; however, availability, time constraints, and varying schedules may require class time outside the scope of normal business working hours. The contractor is responsible for providing the government with a monthly report of command members trained and training qualifications obtained. 9.0 Deliverables. Paragraph Deliverables Delivery Requirements 8.0 List of command members trained and training qualifications obtained By the 5th day after the end of the first complete calendar month and each month thereafter in electronic format (i.e., Microsoft Word or Excel) until contract completion 10.0 Specifications Combative training must include close quarter striking techniques, close quarter hand to hand combat fighting, and defensive counter strike techniques. Combative training must provide techniques and procedures based on current and real world scenarios. Combat training must work effectively with NSWDG equipment (i.e., head gear and boxing ring) and must be applicable in confined spaces or shipboard environment. Government furnished Special Operations Forces (SOF) related and classified equipment will be implemented during training as well. At the conclusion of each course of instruction provided under the individual delivery orders, the student experience and practical levels of capabilities will be increased in the following areas to the greatest extent possible under the time provided: foot work, balance, blocks, punches, counter punches, and clinch work, offensive and defense boxing techniques, and multiple opponent strategies. Initial student experience will vary from three (3) to fifteen (15) years of related training. Contractor must have prior experience in the development and delivery of a combative skills course to SOF. Facility. Contractor will provide a local combative facility equipped consistent with above specified disciplines. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, bags, mats, head gear, and boxing ring areas. Facility must be capable of accomodating up to 30 individuals to facilitate training. Primary Instructor must have a minimum of five (5) years of SOF experience; minimum 10 years experience in teaching beginner through advanced students ; recognition nationally and miitarily as a boxing expert Section H Special Contract Requirements Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Terms and Conditions - 1. AUTHORITY. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is entered into under the authority of 10 USC 2304 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements. - 2. Definition. - a. A BPA is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply or services. - b. Ordering Officer is Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with written authorization from a warranted Contracting Officer. 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Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is Ana Downes, telephone (757) 893-2722. All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will not be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to Christine Anderson at christine.anderson@vb.socom.mil no later an 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 1 December. Quotes must be received no later than 3 December at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The offeror agrees to hold its prices in its quote firm for ninety (90) calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Quotes shall be emailed to Christine Anderson. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their quotes and submissions comply with all of the solicitation requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your quote complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your quote meets all of the solicitation requirements.