MODIFICATION
R -- INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST
- Notice Date
- 7/27/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, HSW - 311 Human Systems Wing, 8150 Aeromedical Road, Brooks City-Base, Texas, 78235, United States
- ZIP Code
- 78235
- Solicitation Number
- F1J5AF9154B001
- Point of Contact
- Carolyn L. Tappin, Phone: 2105366365, John W. King, Phone: 210-536-6103
- E-Mail Address
-
carolyn.tappin@brooks.af.mil, john.king@brooks.af.mil
(carolyn.tappin@brooks.af.mil, john.king@brooks.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST SUPPORT 27 May 2009 1.0 Introduction. The Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) serves as a focal point for Air Force and Navy exportable and importablemedical and disaster related courses, providing synergy for the development, maintenance, and implementation of training. The ultimate goal of the Institute is to provide training that improves host nations' and our nation's abilities to manage their own threats/crises and to respond as coalition partners in regional crises. The model supports teams of Total Force subject matter experts to "train the trainers" and collectively supports the theater security cooperation plans for the regional commanders and mission performance plans for the host country. The Institute provides oversight for the development and implementation of courses that meet national and regional Commanders' objectives. Recent events emphasized the need for an overall strategy for disaster preparedness at home and throughout the world. The training implemented by the Institute provides an excellent opportunity to augment this strategy through multilateral engagement-building international medical bridges through collective approaches to public health, disease prevention and response to man-made and natural disasters. The U. S. International affairs goals include improving the global health environment and providing humanitarian assistance to victims of crisis and disaster-directly in line with the goals of DIMO. Just as the State Department is at the forefront of providing leadership in shaping international affairs, the Defense Institute for Medical Operations provides leadership for security at home and humanitarian and disaster response training and sustainment worldwide. 2.0 Description of Services. 2.1 Course Development. 2.1.1 Pandemic Influenza. The contractor shall develop a course addressing the emerging threat of pandemic influenza. This shall be a comprehensive course aimed at infection control and healthcare worker safety issues in the planning and preparation for pandemic influenza. The contractor will subsequently tailor specific elements of the course for application in individual target nations, thereby customizing the educational experience for each audience. The contractor must have established academic credentials in the area of pandemic influenza. As a recognized subject matter expert in the field, the contractor shall survey emerging scientific, medical and public health advances in the medical literature, consider the evolving strategic planning of the US military and State Department, and subsequently update adapt and modify the course to maintain cutting-edge currency, relevancy and alignment with DoD and State Department plans and policy. This task will be done in accordance with theater specific goals, in accordance with policy guidance from the Departments of Defense (DoD) and State Department, and with programmatic direction from the DIMO Director and Medical Director. 2.1.2 HIV / AIDS. The contractor shall develop and refine courses addressing HIV-AIDS targeting both domestic resident courses and international programs. The contractor must have established academic credentials and medical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and opportunistic infections, as well as in the broader public health and national planning strategies that establish the context for this treatment. The contractor must provide substantial depth of knowledge and experience regarding clinical and scientific issues in HIV such that they are able to extemporaneously answer questions from students in a knowledgeable and experiential manner. 2.1.3 Other Areas of Expertise. The contractor shall develop and refine course materials in biological weapons defense and other emerging infectious diseases in support of the DIMO mission, using methods described in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, above. 2.2 Instruction. The contractor shall serve as a senior educator in the performance of selected international and domestic educational missions. The contractor will leverage significant and recognized academic military and medical credentials in the performance of the educational mission such that their involvement conveys respect to the host nation and lends prestige and credibility to the educational program. The contractor will draw on proven experience in military deployment, performance of humanitarian international missions in developing countries, diplomatic skills or previous experience in international medical education of developing nations to facilitate and direct the training of junior staff members. 2.3 Consultant. As a subject matter expert, the contractor shall provide expert consultant support the DIMO Director and Medical Director in selected areas such as HIV-AIDS, pandemic influenza, biological weapons defense, emerging and tropical infectious diseases. The contractor shall develop and present briefing materials for military commanders and senior leadership of the DoD, Department of State, and other agencies. The contractor must remain abreast of developing scientific literature in their area of expertise in order to provide a consistent standard of excellence in their consultative effort.   3.0 Service Summary Performance Objective PWS Para. Performance Threshold Surveillance Method Satisfactorily develop course materials in assigned infectious disease areas 2.1 Courses are developed in time to meet assigned dates and readily and correctly convey the course information Periodic Inspection: As courses are developed Satisfactorily execute instructor duties teaching materials to domestic and international students 2.2 Instruct students in a professional manner, which clearly conveys the course information Periodic Inspection: Course Feedback Provide expert support for senior leadership events 2.3 Professionally represents DIMO in all respects when briefing senior leaders and dignitaries Continuous Evaluation by DIMO Director and Medical Director. 4.0 Government Furnished Property. The Government will provide office space, supplies, computer equipment, telephone, and reproduction capabilities as required. All software and hardware, and applicable databases will be available to the contactor. The contractor shall comply with local, AF, and DoD policies. 5.0 General Information 5.1 Licenses. The contractor must maintain medical credentials, licenses, and expertiseexperience in the medical field for which they will develop courses and teach international audiences. 5.2 Time / Place of Performance. The primary place of performance will be the DIMO office, Building 804, Brooks City-Base, TX. Specific hours will be arranged to meet the government's needs and will not be less than 16 or more than 40 hours per week. 6.0 Travel and Other Direct Costs: Travel for the purpose of presenting briefings, classroom instruction, and conference attendance will be required. Specific details and funding will be made available via contract modifications as the requirements arise. 7.0 SECURITY: 7.1 Position of Trust. All contractor personnel require a minimum of a NACI/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated systems or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any task order. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoD 5200.1-R and AFI 31-501 Information Security. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No foreign nationals shall be employed for any task order issued under this contract without prior approval of the Government 7.1.1 Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security), the 711 HPW OPSEC Plan, and critical information list. The contractor shall participate in the 711 HPW sustained OPSEC awareness training or include OPSEC training as part of their on-going security program. The 711 HPW OPSEC coordinator will evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in 311 HSW Sup 1 to AFI 10-701. 7.1.2. Information Security and Force Protection. The contractor shall provide Information Security and Force Protection training as defined by AFI31-401(Information Security Program Management) and AFI 10-245 (Air Force Antiterrorism Standards). The contractor shall participate in the 711 HPW sustained Information Security and Force Protection/Antiterrorism training or include this training as part of their on-going security program. The 711 HPW Security Managers will evaluate the training posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in AFI 31-401 and AFI 10-245 and applicable AFMC and local supplements. 7.2 Individual SECRET Clearances. The Contractor shall obtain a U.S. security clearance at the minimum level of "Secret" for all contractor personnel required to have access to classified information or require IT-II level access. Onsite contractor personnel should have an active clearance prior to reporting for duty in support of any task order. Interim clearances for newly hired personnel shall be processed as expeditiously as possible since some contractor personnel will be required to utilize the SIPRNET and process classified materials; however this will be on a case-by-case basis. Such clearance must be obtained through the Defense Investigative Services. 8.0. Deliverables. 8.1 The contractor shall provide a written monthly status reports to DIMO outlining the previous month's accomplishments and addressing any cost, schedule, or other issues. 8.2 The contractor shall provide oral reviews of activities, progress, and/or issues as required. 9.0 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis: The performance of these services may considered to be mission essential during time of crisis, in the event the crisis involves infectious disease. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written direction. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST SUPPORT 27 May 2009 1.0 Introduction. The Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) serves as a focal point for Air Force and Navy exportable and importable medical and disaster related courses, providing synergy for the development, maintenance, and implementation of training. The ultimate goal of the Institute is to provide training that improves host nations' and our nation's abilities to manage their own threats/crises and to respond as coalition partners in regional crises. The model supports teams of Total Force subject matter experts to "train the trainers" and collectively supports the theater security cooperation plans for the regional commanders and mission performance plans for the host country. The Institute provides oversight for the development and implementation of courses that meet national and regional Commanders' objectives. Recent events emphasized the need for an overall strategy for disaster preparedness at home and throughout the world. The training implemented by the Institute provides an excellent opportunity to augment this strategy through multilateral engagement-building international medical bridges through collective approaches to public health, disease prevention and response to man-made and natural disasters. The U. S. International affairs goals include improving the global health environment and providing humanitarian assistance to victims of crisis and disaster-directly in line with the goals of DIMO. Just as the State Department is at the forefront of providing leadership in shaping international affairs, the Defense Institute for Medical Operations provides leadership for security at home and humanitarian and disaster response training and sustainment worldwide. 2.0 Description of Services. 2.1 Course Development. 2.1.1 Pandemic Influenza. The contractor shall develop a course addressing the emerging threat of pandemic influenza. This shall be a comprehensive course aimed at infection control and healthcare worker safety issues in the planning and preparation for pandemic influenza. The contractor will subsequently tailor specific elements of the course for application in individual target nations, thereby customizing the educational experience for each audience. The contractor must have established academic credentials in the area of pandemic influenza. As a recognized subject matter expert in the field, the contractor shall survey emerging scientific, medical and public health advances in the medical literature, consider the evolving strategic planning of the US military and State Department, and subsequently update adapt and modify the course to maintain cutting-edge currency, relevancy and alignment with DoD and State Department plans and policy. This task will be done in accordance with theater specific goals, in accordance with policy guidance from the Departments of Defense (DoD) and State Department, and with programmatic direction from the DIMO Director and Medical Director. 2.1.2 HIV / AIDS. The contractor shall develop and refine courses addressing HIV-AIDS targeting both domestic resident courses and international programs. The contractor must have established academic credentials and medical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and opportunistic infections, as well as in the broader public health and national planning strategies that establish the context for this treatment. The contractor must provide substantial depth of knowledge and experience regarding clinical and scientific issues in HIV such that they are able to extemporaneously answer questions from students in a knowledgeable and experiential manner. 2.1.3 Other Areas of Expertise. The contractor shall develop and refine course materials in biological weapons defense and other emerging infectious diseases in support of the DIMO mission, using methods described in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, above. 2.2 Instruction. The contractor shall serve as a senior educator in the performance of selected international and domestic educational missions. The contractor will leverage significant and recognized academic military and medical credentials in the performance of the educational mission such that their involvement conveys respect to the host nation and lends prestige and credibility to the educational program. The contractor will draw on proven experience in military deployment, performance of humanitarian international missions in developing countries, diplomatic skills or previous experience in international medical education of developing nations to facilitate and direct the training of junior staff members. 2.3 Consultant. As a subject matter expert, the contractor shall provide expert consultant support the DIMO Director and Medical Director in selected areas such as HIV-AIDS, pandemic influenza, biological weapons defense, emerging and tropical infectious diseases. The contractor shall develop and present briefing materials for military commanders and senior leadership of the DoD, Department of State, and other agencies. The contractor must remain abreast of developing scientific literature in their area of expertise in order to provide a consistent standard of excellence in their consultative effort.   3.0 Service Summary Performance Objective PWS Para. Performance Threshold Surveillance Method Satisfactorily develop course materials in assigned infectious disease areas 2.1 Courses are developed in time to meet assigned dates and readily and correctly convey the course information Periodic Inspection: As courses are developed Satisfactorily execute instructor duties teaching materials to domestic and international students 2.2 Instruct students in a professional manner, which clearly conveys the course information Periodic Inspection: Course Feedback Provide expert support for senior leadership events 2.3 Professionally represents DIMO in all respects when briefing senior leaders and dignitaries Continuous Evaluation by DIMO Director and Medical Director. 4.0 Government Furnished Property. The Government will provide office space, supplies, computer equipment, telephone, and reproduction capabilities as required. All software and hardware, and applicable databases will be available to the contactor. The contractor shall comply with local, AF, and DoD policies. 5.0 General Information 5.1 Licenses. The contractor must maintain medical credentials, licenses, and expertiseexperience in the medical field for which they will develop courses and teach international audiences. 5.2 Time / Place of Performance. The primary place of performance will be the DIMO office, Building 804, Brooks City-Base, TX. Specific hours will be arranged to meet the government's needs and will not be less than 16 or more than 40 hours per week. 6.0 Travel and Other Direct Costs: Travel for the purpose of presenting briefings, classroom instruction, and conference attendance will be required. Specific details and funding will be made available via contract modifications as the requirements arise. 7.0 SECURITY: 7.1 Position of Trust. All contractor personnel require a minimum of a NACI/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated systems or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any task order. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoD 5200.1-R and AFI 31-501 Information Security. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No foreign nationals shall be employed for any task order issued under this contract without prior approval of the Government 7.1.1 Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security), the 711 HPW OPSEC Plan, and critical information list. The contractor shall participate in the 711 HPW sustained OPSEC awareness training or include OPSEC training as part of their on-going security program. The 711 HPW OPSEC coordinator will evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in 311 HSW Sup 1 to AFI 10-701. 7.1.2. Information Security and Force Protection. The contractor shall provide Information Security and Force Protection training as defined by AFI31-401(Information Security Program Management) and AFI 10-245 (Air Force Antiterrorism Standards). The contractor shall participate in the 711 HPW sustained Information Security and Force Protection/Antiterrorism training or include this training as part of their on-going security program. The 711 HPW Security Managers will evaluate the training posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in AFI 31-401 and AFI 10-245 and applicable AFMC and local supplements. 7.2 Individual SECRET Clearances. The Contractor shall obtain a U.S. security clearance at the minimum level of "Secret" for all contractor personnel required to have access to classified information or require IT-II level access. Onsite contractor personnel should have an active clearance prior to reporting for duty in support of any task order. Interim clearances for newly hired personnel shall be processed as expeditiously as possible since some contractor personnel will be required to utilize the SIPRNET and process classified materials; however this will be on a case-by-case basis. Such clearance must be obtained through the Defense Investigative Services. 8.0. Deliverables. 8.1 The contractor shall provide a written monthly status reports to DIMO outlining the previous month's accomplishments and addressing any cost, schedule, or other issues. 8.2 The contractor shall provide oral reviews of activities, progress, and/or issues as required. 9.0 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis: The performance of these services may considered to be mission essential during time of crisis, in the event the crisis involves infectious disease. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written direction.
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- Address: USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIM0), Brooks City Base, Texas, 78235, United States
- Zip Code: 78235
- Zip Code: 78235
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