Role Players and Support for NV ARNG Training Exercise
ID: W9124X24QA006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NM USPFO ACTIVITY NV ARNGCARSON CITY, NV, 89701-6807, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: SIMULATION (R412)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Nevada Army National Guard, is seeking proposals for role players and support services for a training exercise scheduled from February 27 to March 2, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The procurement aims to provide realistic training scenarios for emergency responders, requiring contractors to supply role players, moulage, weighted manikins, sanitation support, and ambulance services, all while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory compliance. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational readiness of the National Guard and ensuring effective incident response training. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must submit their quotations by 11:59 PM PST on January 16, 2025, to Scott Wittry at scott.m.wittry.civ@army.mil, with the contract award based on best value considerations including price and technical capabilities.

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    The document outlines the movement route and operational procedures for an assembly area located at 6600 Range Rd, Las Vegas, NV, specifically designed for managing incidents requiring evacuation and emergency response. It provides detailed driving directions to the SNOE Training Center in North Las Vegas, emphasizing various egress and ingress routes along with alternative parking and rally points. Key features include incident site logistics, evacuation routes in the event of emergencies, and designated areas for medical triage and casualty collection. The presence of a "Hot Zone" indicates areas needing special attention during operations. This file serves a critical purpose in emergency preparedness, supporting government efforts to ensure organized and effective incident response, aligning with federal, state, and local operational requirements.
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Nevada 92nd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) Sustainment Year Collective Training Event (SYCTE) outlines the requirements for contractor support in realistic training scenarios. The contractor will provide role players, moulage (artificial injury application), weighted manikins, sanitation support, and ambulance services from February 27 to March 2, 2025. Key tasks include program management, providing subject matter experts for incident command systems, and ensuring safety through proper safety training and equipment. The contract emphasizes that role players must accurately simulate injuries for enhanced training of emergency responders. Specific logistical needs, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements such as quality assurance and personnel qualifications are detailed. The contractor will also provide sanitation facilities and chemical simulants, ensuring a comprehensive training environment. The overarching goal is to prepare emergency response personnel effectively for real-world situations within a safe and controlled setting, facilitating domestic contingency preparedness exercises and improving the operational readiness of the National Guard.
    The Nevada Army National Guard is seeking proposals through RFQ# W9124X-25-Q-A006 for role players and support services during a training exercise scheduled for February 27 to March 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. This solicitation is designed to invite quotations from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), in alignment with federal requirements. Key elements of the request include the submission of technical capabilities demonstrating the ability to fulfill the Performance Work Statement, past performance details, bios of incident management support personnel, and evidence of certifications for emergency medical services. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM PST on January 16, 2025. The award will be granted based on the best value considering price, technical capabilities, and potentially past performance. No discussions will be held after quotes are received. The document outlines provisions and clauses from federal regulations that govern the procurement process, emphasizing compliance and registration requirements, particularly in the System for Award Management (SAM). The context underscores the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring competitive acquisition processes for essential services during military training operations.
    The document outlines wage determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA), specifically for contracts related to federal work in Nevada, particularly Clark County. It specifies minimum wage rates that must comply with Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 based on contract dates. For contracts awarded after January 30, 2022, the minimum wage is set at $17.20, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, require $12.90 unless a higher wage is established. Further, it details occupation classifications with corresponding wage rates and required fringe benefits, including health and welfare stipulations, paid sick leave, and vacation days. Additionally, it provides guidelines for uniform allowances, hazardous pay differentials, and the conformance request process for unlisted classifications. This document serves as a key guide for contractors, ensuring compliance with federal wage requirements when bidding on government contracts and maintaining labor standards necessary for federal funding and grants. Overall, it emphasizes the need for regulatory adherence in contract execution and worker compensation.
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