Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Provide all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to provide expert instruction in all aspects of extended cold weather operations course. This training shall include current tac... Provide all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to provide expert instruction in all aspects of extended cold weather operations course. This training shall include current tactics, techniques, and procedures by subject matter experts (SME)/instruction, materials, facilities and miscellaneous support. Specification/Qualification Requirements: Instructor Requirements (MINIMUM OF THREE INSTRUCTOR RESUMES FOR SKI INSTRUCTION AND A MINIMUM OF TWO INSTRUCTOR RESUMES FOR MOUNTAINEERING SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE CAPABILITY STATEMENT) PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR must have a minimum of 20 years’ experience on a Mountain Search and Rescue team with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role. Worked a minimum of 20 years (seasonal) as a mountain guide and have in excess of 500 days spent above tree line in winter conditions. The PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR must have the ability to design and implement the training program, evaluate student retention of content taught, conduct a daily debrief, and supervise and manage the instructor team. Additionally, the lead instructor must be able to teach Level 1 training on Atlas Devices APA-4 and APA-5U systems. SECONDARY INSTRUCTOR SME’s shall possess a minimum of 25 years personal experience in mountaineering, rock & ice climbing to a level of 5.10 and grade 5 ice, back country skiing on slopes of at least 45 degrees, have traveled on glaciated terrain, and climbed peaks to at least 18,000 feet in elevation. SECONDARY INSTRUCTOR SME’s shall have a minimum of 15 years’ experience on a technical search and rescue team with at least half of the SAR missions in severe winter conditions. SECONDARY INSTRUCTOR SME’s must be proficient in all aspects of navigation with map, compass, and GPS. ALL Instructors must be proficient in the most current techniques for high angle rope rescue and recovery, and safe travel techniques in avalanche terrain. ALL Instructor’s must have the ability to maintain backcountry ski equipment and conduct field repairs of that equipment if necessary. ALL Instructor’s must possess extensive experience in cold weather survival, and navigation skills in white-out conditions. ALL Instructor’s must be able to provide necessary documents as credentials; ie career brief, job history, orders, or retirement summary. ALL Instructor’s shall explain proper procedures verbally, demonstrate physically, and provide hands-on opportunities and feedback/progress reports for each student. The course shall not be in the lecture format. A ‘learn by doing’ approach shall be used in conjunction with an advanced learning philosophy, repetition, varying degrees of stressors and all practical learning environments. The Government will list the Key Personnel in the resulting contract. Facilities Requirements (FACILITY INFORMATION AND TEAMING ARRANGEMENT (IF APPLICABLE) SHALL BE PROVDED IN CAPABILITY STATEMENT) The awarded contractor’s training complex shall be located within the Continental United States and possess, at a minimum, the below listed specialty ranges, training areas and facilities to fulfill the training and logistical requirements of this PWS. The training course must include overland movement The training course must include overland movement to provide the most accurate terrain. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess a consolidated area for pre-mission gear preparation, gear storage, and mission planning. The contractor’s chosen location shall possess meals on site. Contractor’s location that is accessible with a short approach 4-6 miles from the trailhead and peaks not to exceed 6,500 ft in elevation so as to avoid need for altitude adjustment. Possess severe winter weather conditions below zero (0°F) temperatures and wind speeds capable of reaching in excess of 75 mph. Accessible avalanche terrain Plethora of ice walls and rock cliffs within short striking distance of the road Remote backcountry setting with mixed forest of Boreal and hardwoods for conducting a discrete multi-day/overnight training and full mission profile (FMP) of at least 20 miles in length traveling on skis and snowshoes Mountain terrain and training locations must be no more than 1 hour drive from the hotel/location which the team is based out of so as to maximize training time The contractor shall be able to facilitate course of instruction for a maximum of 12 personnel. Training at private, commercial, State or local facilities that have been specifically developed, established, or operated for the purpose of training, such as that which will occur during the proposed training event. Contractor shall have COVID-19 preventative measures in place Contractor Materials Requirement Any personal protective equipment (PPE) required for safe training that is not government provided (helmet, body armor, eye protection, uniform, boots). Any such equipment must be in quantities/sizes sufficient to protect all students. Equipment shall be in good condition and working order and be properly sized to each student. The following items/materials will be provided by the contractor (one set will be provided per man for 12 men *or equivalent item based on availability from suppliers): The Government Senior Mountaineers will make the determination on equivalent equipment. Alpine touring skis: Black Diamond Helio Recon 9.5 Alpine touring boots: Scarpa Mastrale Alpine touring binding: marker tour Climbing skins for skis: Black Diamond Glidlite Mohair Ski Poles: Black Diamond Expedition collapsible Pulk: Snow Clipper Pulk Snow Anchor: Yates w/ cable Ice Tools: Black Diamond Vipers (1 pair per man) Ice Screws: Black Diamond Express 16cm (2 per man) Black Diamond Binding buddy multi tool “V” thread tool for ice anchors Quantity: One (1) seventeen (17) day training course Unit of Issue: Job Destination: Performance at Contractor's location within the United States How to Obtain Solicitation: Provide capability statement proving how the contractor meets the specifications/qualifications and contact Jaime Collins, jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil and Lt John Miner, john.miner.3@us.af.mil by the presolicitation notice response date. Sufficient documentation must be provided to demonstrate how the contractor meets those requirements.