Pope AAF - Role Players for SUT and OPFOR
ID: FA480924Q0051Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4809 4TH CONS SQ CCSEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB, NC, 27531-2456, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- COMBAT (U013)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Defense, through the 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide specialized role player and opposition forces (OPFOR) support for the 352d Special Warfare Training Squadron during Small Unit Tactics (SUT) and Field Training Exercises (FTX). The contractor will be responsible for delivering all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to create a simulated village within 10 miles of Camp Mackall, NC, ensuring realistic training scenarios for up to 51 students while adhering to safety and quality control measures. This procurement is critical for enhancing the training capabilities of Special Operations Forces, with the solicitation expected to be released around September 27, 2024. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Franco Chiappori at franco.chiappori.1@us.af.mil or Aaron VanVynckt at aaron.vanvynckt.1@us.af.mil, referencing Solicitation FA480924Q0051 in all correspondence.

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    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a contract with the 352d Special Warfare Training Squadron to provide specialized role player and opposition forces (OPFOR) support during Small Unit Tactics (SUT) and Field Training Exercises (FTX). The contractor will deliver all necessary personnel, equipment, and services without government oversight. Key requirements include providing a simulated village within 10 miles of Camp Mackall, NC, to enhance scenario realism for training exercises involving up to 51 students. The contractor must ensure continuous support during specified hours while fulfilling personnel criteria and maintaining quality standards. Significant roles include a contractor planner and Role Player Manager, both needing prior experience in Special Operations Forces. The scope also emphasizes the safety and quality control measures in line with federal standards, highlighting the importance of coordination and proper documentation. Reports on performance and activities must be submitted following the exercises, and changes to the PWS can only be authorized by the Contracting Officer. In summary, this PWS reflects the government's commitment to ensuring well-structured support for military training exercises, emphasizing rigorous standards and the required capabilities of contractors engaged in such critical operations.
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