U -- Basic Tactical Driving Course of Instruction

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed 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. This solicitation is being requested as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-08-T-0019, as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract with fixed unit prices. The anticipated award date is on or about 29 October 2007. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-20, effective 6 September 2007. North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 611699 applies to this procurement. This procurement is unrestricted. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Section B Schedule of Supplies/Services CLIN 0001 Basic Tactical Driving Course of Instruction Session 1: 30 October 2007 ? 2 November 2007 Section C Performance Statement of Work Required Tasks Course of Instruction: Contractor shall provide basic driving instruction. As a result of the training, students will have developed the skills necessary to effectively drive in various types of terrain, navigate numerous obstacles, learned vehicle limits, response to maneuvers, and best vehicle control. Types of training to be provided to the students as identified as follows: a. Driving Emergency Response ? classroom and practical exercise ? ABS and Non-ABS Straight Line Braking Drills, Turning and Braking Drills, Braking and Turning Drills, Slalom, Multiple Avoidance and Driving Drills, Instant Response Drills, Skid Control and Off-Road Recovery b. Crowded streets and heavy traffic driving unknown or uncertain ?rules of the road? c. Driving in close proximity and constant movement d. Driving beyond normal limits classroom and practical exercise e. High speed driving techniques f. Minimum visual distance considerations g. Intersections and stop signs h. Whole road concepts i. Restricted lane concepts j. Cornering techniques k. Braking zones l. Setting up for the corner m. Turning and braking entering the corner n. Getting the vehicle pointed and balanced o. Exiting the corner under control p. Beyond normal limits driving review q. Pursuit/counter pursuit exercise r. High center of gravity vehicle driving s. Convoy and/or motorcade operations practical exercise t. High profile ad low profile movements u. Vehicle interval/off-set v. Road net control or dominance actively and passively w. Blocking and screening for convoy/motorcade integrity x. Intersections and side streets y. Entering and exiting primary road nets z. Command and control aa. Pilot duties bb. Phase line regroup points cc. Safe havens dd. Driving with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) ee. Attack recognition classroom ff. Evasive actions briefing and practical exercise, ramming backing, P I T, right front seat driving gg. Evasive actions for convoy operations hh. Drive through ii. Vehicle down push out jj. Reverse out kk. Countering the drive by attach ll. Mock attack and convoy/motorcade evasive action scenarios mm. Additional requirements: i. One (1) combo track ii. Seven (7) instructors iii. Seven (7) Primary Training Vehicles (PTV) iv. Six (6) Tactical Training Vehicles (TTV) v. Four (4) Suburban?s vi. Three (3) HMMWV?s vii. Four (4) Rammers viii. Four (4) Target ix. Six (6) PIT cars (Precision or Pursuit Immobilization Techniques) Requirements for Instructors: Instructor must be trained professional driving instructors and must have experience with working with Special Operations Forces in evasive and off-road driver training. Instructor must be able to impart the newest protective measures that have been proven successful in actual situations. Instructors must have extensive and current knowledge of Special Operations Forces operational environments and be able to relate driving techniques and conditions to real world scenarios. Requirements for Facility: The facility must provide the following: - Provide a 5-student to 1-instructor ratio for training exercises and no larger than a ratio of 10-students to 1-instructor for classroom training. - Vehicle live fire range capabilities to support egress immediate action drills engaging targets through windshields. - Provide a wide variety of vehicles to provide driving experiences in the same vehicles direct support personnel will encounter overseas. - Facility must be located adjacent to a runway that will accommodate a Command Caravan. - Facility must be located within 50 miles of the command. Deliverables: Student successfully completing the course will be issued a certificate stating that the student has completed ?Basic Driving Course.? Location: Contractor?s facility Training: The training session will be for four (4) ten-hour days, beginning 30 October 2007 and ending 2 November 2007. Number of Students: There are approximately thirty-four (34) students. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Students will bring personal and government furnished clothing, safety gear and equipment for course of instruction. 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COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2007) Alternate I (APR 2002) SOFARS 5652.201-9002 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. 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 Richard Smith, telephone (757) 893-2701. SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (JAN 2006) SOFARS 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (JAN 2000) All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Kelly Weaverling, Contract & Acquisition Management Officer, Email address: kelly.weaverling@vb.socom.mil; phone (757) 893-2723; fax (757) 893-2957; mailing address: 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their quotes and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your quotes complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your quote meets ALL of the solicitation requirements. Point of contact for this procurement is Kelly Weaverling at kelly.weaverling@vb.socom.mil. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by NSWDG. Quotes must be received by Kelly Weaverling by email at kelly.weaverling@vb.socom.mil or Fax at (757) 893-2957 no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, 29 October 2007.