USASOC Evasive Driving Training RFQ Proposal Gap Analysis

Course frequency & duration

Up to 15 iterations annually; 16-hour course; 2 consecutive days; class size 12 (PWS 1.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3)

States 16-hour, two-day; supports up to 15 iterations annually; classroom + practical; facility classroom seats at least 12

Covered

Consider explicitly stating 'max 12 students per class' to match PWS wording (already implied).

Level I Classroom block 1

Differences between recreational/civilian/technical drivers; visual presentation (PWS 1.1.1.1)

Day 1 includes intro to distinct responsibilities/mindset differences; mentions classroom instruction and slides

Covered

Add explicit statement that delivery is 'assisted by visual presentation (PowerPoint)' for each classroom block for evaluability.

Level I Classroom block 2

Adrenaline effects (PWS 1.1.1.2)

Includes adrenaline effects and stress/human factors

Covered

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Level I Classroom block 3

Human factors affecting performance (PWS 1.1.1.3)

Includes human factors incl. sleep deprivation example

Covered

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Level I Classroom block 4

3-D threat awareness model (PWS 1.1.1.4)

Explicit 3-dimensional threat awareness model (environment, enemy, human)

Covered

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Level I Classroom block 5

Risk management triangle (PWS 1.1.1.5)

Explicit risk management triangle of combat driving

Covered

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Level I Classroom block 6

Threat recognition/response; open-source case studies; visual cues/indicators; driver options (PWS 1.1.1.6)

Mentions case studies/open-source vignettes; visual cues; imminent attack indicators; driver actions

Covered

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Level I Classroom block 7

Universal principles of vehicle control (PWS 1.1.1.7)

Explicit universal principles of vehicle control

Covered

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Level I Classroom block 8

SIPDE & LOSPOT; hand-drawn diagrams (PWS 1.1.1.8)

Explicit SIPDE and LOSPOT; does not mention hand-drawn diagrams

Partially Covered

Add explicit mention of hand-drawn diagram instruction method (or request Government approval for equivalent visuals).

Level I Classroom block 9

Vehicle cyber security awareness; strategies vs digital intrusion/tracking; TLO: awareness increases safety (PWS 1.1.1.9)

Dedicated cyber security awareness block; focuses on digital intrusion/tracking risks; awareness behaviors

Covered

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Level I Practical 1

Driving assessment using RWD LHD auto sedans; specific layout; baseline proficiency (PWS 1.1.2.1)

Explicit baseline assessment with RWD LHD auto sedans; aligns to universal principles baseline

Covered

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Level I Practical 2

Cumulative Skills Acquisition Course 'B' (California POST EVOC) (PWS 1.1.2.2)

Explicitly aligned to CA POST course objectives; facility supports course 'B' layouts

Covered

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Level I Practical 3

Evasive steering/lane evasion; objective cone layout; TLO collision avoidance (PWS 1.1.2.3)

Lane evasion/evasive steering included; collision avoidance emphasized

Covered

Include explicit statement that CA POST 'Evasive Steering Objective Cone Layout' is used (or functional equivalent).

Level I Practical 4

Constant radius curve; forward serpentine cone layout; TLO collision avoidance (PWS 1.1.2.4)

Constant radius curve work included

Partially Covered

Clarify use of specified cone layout (Forward Serpentine layout) for this drill (PWS ties constant-radius to that layout).

Level I Practical 5

Forward serpentine; forward serpentine cone layout (PWS 1.1.2.5)

Forward serpentine included

Partially Covered

Same as above—confirm specific layout compliance.

Level I Practical 6

Minor road turnaround; turnaround cone layout (PWS 1.1.2.6)

Minor road turn-around included

Partially Covered

Confirm use of CA POST 'Turnaround cone layout' or equivalent mapped layout.

Level I Practical 7

Level I tandem vehicle movements; close proximity; TLO collision avoidance (PWS 1.1.2.7)

Tandem vehicle movements included; close-proximity, collision avoidance themes

Covered

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Level I Practical 8

Down driver takeover front & rear (PWS 1.1.2.8)

Down driver takeover drills included

Covered

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Level II Practical 1

Foreign vehicle ops in RHD vehicles; TLO familiarization (PWS 1.1.3.1)

RHD foreign vehicle operations included

Covered

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Level II Practical 2

Manual transmission ops; TLO familiarization (PWS 1.1.3.2)

Manual transmission familiarization included

Covered

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Level II Practical 3

Level II tandem evasive driving; obstacles/sightline breaks; TLO confidence close proximity (PWS 1.1.3.3)

Level II tandem evasive driving with sightline breaks/obstacles included

Covered

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Level II Practical 4

Counter force-off; dedicated vehicles; track min 2500ft length & 50ft width; TLO skid control/mobility (PWS 1.1.3.4)

States will execute counter force-off 'where dedicated vehicles and track dimensions allow'; facility meets 'dimensional intent'

Partially Covered

Need explicit commitment that track meets minimum 2500ft/50ft (not just 'intent') or explain how requirement is met/waiver requested.

Level II Practical 5

PIT technique; dedicated vehicles; track min 2500ft/50ft; TLO confidence preserving vehicle (PWS 1.1.3.5)

Mentions PIT applications in tightly controlled lanes; dedicated vehicles for controlled contact

Partially Covered

Same dimensional minimums not explicitly confirmed; also clarify authorization/when PIT is conducted (PWS treats as required block).

Level II Practical 6

Ramming techniques (push); area min 250x250ft; TLO confidence preserving mobility (PWS 1.1.3.6)

Mentions push-ram techniques; separate controlled area

Partially Covered

Confirm area meets minimum 250x250 sqft and safety controls for preserving mobility/vehicle config.

Level II Practical 7

Vehicle leaves roadway recovery; hard-to-loose-to-hard at speed; reduce rollover risk (PWS 1.1.3.7)

Vehicle-leaves-roadway recovery drill included; loose-surface segment described

Partially Covered

Confirm specific cone layout directing hard→loose→hard and 'at speed' execution within safety limits.

Level II Practical 8

Rollover drill using purpose-built apparatus; assess, remove restraints, exit; TLOs specified (PWS 1.1.3.8)

Rollover drill with purpose-built apparatus; assessment, restraint removal, self/teammate extraction

Covered

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Level III Practical 9 (CULEX)

Scenario begins with rollover; react to contact; acquire second vehicle; evasive; counter force-off & PIT; CA POST layouts; 3-man teams rotate driver; paintball attackers; TLO mobility increases survivability (PWS 1.1.3.9)

Describes culminating scenario with rollover start, vehicle acquisition, evasive driving, counter force-off & PIT decision points; 3-person teams rotating driver roles; simulated attacker pressure

Partially Covered

Does not explicitly state paintball markers are used; if not used, note alternative method to induce stress/adrenaline and seek acceptance.

Road surfaces/conditions

Instruction on varying road surfaces and conditions (PWS 1.3.4)

Dedicated loose-surface segment; dynamic weather/surface risk variable management

Covered

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Acquisition type

RFQ; single-award IDIQ; FAR Part 12; 100% Small Business Set-Aside (Attachment 02)

States RFQ response; single-award IDIQ; FAR Part 12; WOSB/SB status acknowledged

Covered

Low

Volume separation / no price contamination

Submit 4 volumes as separate files; do not include pricing in Technical/Past Performance/Administrative (Attachment 02 §2.1)

States pricing only in Volume III and no pricing info in other volumes

Covered

Low

SF1449 completion

Price volume consists solely of completed SF1449; complete unit/total for all priced SLINs and blocks 17a, 30a-30c (Attachment 02 §3.3)

Narrative says SF1449 completed incl. blocks 17a, 23/24, 30a-30c; no actual SF1449 shown in text

Partially Covered

Medium (admin reject/price eval issues if form incomplete)

SAM active registration

Active/complete SAM at submission; legal business name matches (Attachment 02 §3.4)

States active/current SAM under legal name; Government may rely on SAM reps/certs

Covered

Low

Company info cover page fields

Provide name, address, UEI, CAGE, quote POC, size/socioeconomic (Attachment 02 §3.4b)

All fields provided; UEI/CAGE stated as in SAM (not enumerated)

Partially Covered

Low-Medium (UEI/CAGE omission can slow validation)

Quote submission deadline/method

Email to named officials by 25 May 2026 09:00 EST; subject line format (Attachment 02 §1.3–1.4)

Not addressed in proposal narrative

Gap

Medium (late/incorrect submission = non-evaluated)

Questions deadline process

Questions due 12 May 2026 09:00 EST; Q&A via amendment (Attachment 02 §1.2)

Not addressed

Gap

Low

Facility within 1-hour drive

Technical volume must confirm within 1-hour driving distance of Fort Bragg (Attachment 02 §3.1c; Eval Factors §2.1b)

Multiple explicit confirmations within 60 minutes / one hour

Covered

Low

No contractor travel authorized

No travel authorized (PWS 1.6.10)

Explicitly confirms no travel costs and performance at contractor facility

Covered

Low

Delivery schedule responsiveness

2 calendar days ARO to beginning of performance for each task order (Schedule)

States prepared to begin upon award and receipt of task orders; does not explicitly commit to 2-day ARO lead time

Partially Covered

Medium (schedule noncompliance risk)

Background checks & installation access process

Provide info for background checks; comply with PIV requirements as directed; changes if FPCON changes (PWS 1.7.1)

General statement of compliance with required training/security directives; no explicit background check/PIV/FPCON-change accommodation

Gap

Medium-High (access delays; noncompliance)

iWATCH / Suspicious Activity Reporting training

Brief employees; complete within 30 days of award and within 5 days of new employees; report results to COR (PWS 1.7.2)

Not addressed

Gap

Medium

OPSEC program (if required)

Develop OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days; Govt review/approval; identify certified Level II OPSEC coordinator (PWS 1.7.3)

Not addressed

Gap

Medium

OPSEC training

Complete Level I OPSEC awareness within 30 days of reporting; annually (PWS 1.7.4)

Not addressed

Gap

Medium

CUI / DFARS 252.204-7012 & NIST 800-171 / SPRS

Comply with NIST 800-171; have adequate SPRS score; if not, provide SSP/POA&M etc. (PWS 1.7.5)

Mentions DFARS 252.204-7012 safeguarding requirements 'as applicable' but no NIST/ SP RS / SSP/POA&M commitments

Partially Covered

High risk area: add explicit NIST 800-171 compliance posture, SPRS score status, incident reporting process, and whether CDI/CUI expected/handled.

Physical security of equipment

Secure all equipment; secure facilities/equipment/materials at close of each work period (PWS 1.7.6)

States contractor-furnished items secured at end of each training day; facility safety plan includes controlled access

Partially Covered

Add explicit commitment to securing all equipment/materials each work period and any Govt property if provided.

DFARS 252.204-7012 cyber incident reporting (solicitation clause)

Safeguarding CDI and cyber incident reporting per clause (Solicitation clauses list)

Only a general acknowledgment; no described reporting timeline/process

Partially Covered

Add explicit incident reporting workflow and points of contact; confirm flowdown to subcontractors (if any).

Facility: classroom + tracks

Facility incl. 12-person classroom near driving track; dual tracks/ranges designed to meet PWS (PWS 3.1.1)

Classroom seats at least 12; adjacent to track; multiple paved lanes; configurable courses; separate areas for techniques

Covered

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Onsite EMS medical support

Onsite EMS during all aspects; certified paramedics; ambulances to trauma center; require HLZ (PWS 3.1.1)

Dedicated ambulance + certified paramedics; routes to trauma center; on-site HLZ/helipad

Covered

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Provide all equipment necessary

All equipment necessary provided by contractor; includes vehicles, ammunition, weapons, etc.; all safety gear and PPE (PWS 3.1.2; Govt students uniform only)

States contractor provides PPE, vehicles, cones, radios, AV, training aids; does not explicitly mention weapons/ammunition (even though PWS lists them)

Partially Covered

Clarify whether any weapons/munitions training occurs; if not applicable, state 'no weapons/ammunition used' and confirm all needed items for the actual POI are contractor-furnished.

Develop training material; PowerPoint medium

Develop all training material; provide all PPT slides to 3SFG(A) ≥2 weeks prior; include practical and culminating exercises (PWS 3.2.1)

Commits to provide materials and PPT slides ≥2 weeks prior unless otherwise directed

Partially Covered

Add explicit statement that PPT includes practical exercises and culminating exercise content.

AAR deliverables

Create course AAR assessing each block; each student completes AAR; digitally submit AARs to COR within 10 working days (PWS 3.2.2)

Commits to collect feedback and submit digital student AARs within 10 working days; states consolidated AAR provided

Partially Covered

Explicitly confirm: (1) each student completes AAR at conclusion; (2) contractor course AAR assesses each block of instruction.

Billing submission timeline

Submit billing docs within 5 working days; notify COR via email (PWS 3.2.3)

Commits to WAWF Invoice 2in1 within 5 working days and coordinate with COR; mentions PWS-required five working days

Covered

Add explicit 'notify COR via email of submissions' to match PWS.

WAWF registration prerequisite

Must have designated SAM e-business POC and be registered in WAWF (252.232-7006(c))

States can comply with electronic invoicing and will use WAWF

Partially Covered

Document type

Invoice 2in1 for services (252.232-7006(f)(1)(ii)(B))

Explicit: will use 'Invoice 2in1'

Covered

Pay Official DoDAAC

HQ0490

Explicitly states Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490

Covered

Issue/Admin DoDAAC

H92421 / H92421

States will apply routing data provided incl. specified DoDAACs; does not list H92421 explicitly

Partially Covered

Inspect/Accept/Service Approver/Acceptor DoDAAC

W58EHJ

States will apply specified Issue/Admin/Inspect/Accept DoDAACs; not enumerated beyond Pay Official

Partially Covered

Submission timeliness

Billing docs within 5 workdays after course completion (PWS 3.2.3)

Explicitly commits to 5 working days

Covered

Technical

Clarity, completeness, quality: approach/curriculum; facility suitability; instructor quals; confirm facility within 1 hour

Strong narrative; detailed curriculum mapping; explicit facility proximity; EMS/HLZ; vehicle variety

Some PWS specifics are conditional ('where track allows'); missing explicit dimensional minima; missing explicit paintball stressor; missing hand-drawn SIPDE/LOSPOT diagrams mention

Past Performance

Relevance and quality; neutral if none

3 relevant refs with complete POCs and similar work

No explicit performance metrics (on-time, incident-free, customer ratings) provided

Price

Reasonableness based on total evaluated price (base + options) on SF1449

States understanding of evaluation and that SF1449 contains all pricing; no travel

SF1449 itself not shown; verify unit/extended totals populated for each SLIN/option

Scheduling notice & POI notification

Notify contract holder of exact dates and POI no less than 2 weeks prior to execution (PWS 1.4)

Commits to provide materials/slides to 3SFG(A) ≥2 weeks prior; does not explicitly commit to notifying dates/POI ≥2 weeks prior

Partially Covered

Add explicit statement: will provide exact dates and POI ≥14 days prior (or upon Government notification).

Daily synchronization meeting

Daily sync mtg at start of each training day with Det Cmdr/Det Sgt/senior leader; include schedule, AAR comments, strengths/weaknesses, recommendations (PWS 1.4.2)

Explicitly states required daily synchronization meeting and contents; end-of-day AAR review

Covered

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Always-reachable POC

Identify POC reachable at all times by Govt technical POC (PWS 1.4.3)

Commits to always-reachable contractor POC; identifies Contract Manager/Training Controller

Covered

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Instructor qualifications (minimums)

At least 1-year full-time teaching: evasive driving, surveillance detection, signature reduction, responding to active shooter scenarios (PWS 1.4.4)

States 1+ year full-time in subject areas listed in PWS; includes surveillance detection/signature reduction; does not mention active shooter scenarios explicitly

Partially Covered

Add explicit statement of 'active shooter scenario response' instruction experience for instructors.

SOF training recency

Prior experience developing training material and training SOF within last 6 months; at least 3 years full-time instructor experience (PWS 1.4.4.1 & 1.4.5)

States lead instructors have 3+ years; SOF experience within last 6 months; training material development capability

Covered

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Installation access

Ability to obtain access to government training installations (PWS 1.4.5)

States adherence to installation access requirements when applicable

Partially Covered

Add explicit commitment that staff can obtain/maintain access and will provide background check info/PIV as required.

Quality Control Program

Develop/maintain QCP; submit to KO NLT 5 days before exercise start; prevent recurrence; changes require written acceptance (PWS 1.6.1)

Commits to develop/submit QCP to KO NLT 5 days prior; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Partially Covered

Add: maintain effective QCP throughout; proposed changes require written KO acceptance; include outline of QC inspections/defect prevention tied to PRS/QASP.

Post-award conference/progress meetings

Attend post-award conferences and periodic progress meetings at no additional cost (PWS 1.6.5)

Not addressed

Gap

Low-Medium (post-award relationship/performance mgmt)

Contract Manager/Training Controller key personnel availability

Designate manager and alternate in writing; authority for daily ops; available 0900-1700 M-F (except holidays) and during exercise dates (PWS 1.6.7)

Identifies Contract Manager/Training Controller and states present/empowered throughout each iteration; does not mention alternate or 0900-1700 availability window

Partially Covered

Add named alternate and explicit availability requirements acknowledgement.

Contractor employee identification

Contractor status identification; mark contractor products; badges per USASOC policy (PWS 1.6.8)

Not addressed

Gap

Medium (installation compliance / reputational)

OCI notification & mitigation plan

Notify KO immediately of actual/potential OCI; submit mitigation plan (PWS 1.6.9)

Not addressed

Gap

Medium (award/performance risk if OCI arises)

Number and recency

Up to 3 relevant contracts within last 3 years

Provides 3 references; contract numbers include FY24/FY25; states within last 3 years

Covered

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Fields per reference

Contract number; customer name; POC name/title/phone/email; brief description

All three include contract number, customer org description, POC name/title/phone/email, and brief description

Covered

Consider explicitly naming the 'Customer Name (Agency/Company)' as a discrete field for each reference.

Relevance narrative

Similarity in scope/size/complexity

Descriptions align to protective/evasive driving; iterations; AARs; EMS

Covered

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R1

No explicit commitment to PWS security admin requirements (background checks/PIV/FPCON change handling)

PWS 1.7.1

Medium

High

High

Add a Security/Access subsection committing to background checks submission, PIV compliance, and adaptation to FPCON-driven changes.

R2

No iWATCH/suspicious activity reporting training commitment and reporting to COR

PWS 1.7.2

Medium

Medium

Medium

Add training/compliance statement: brief all employees; maintain completion records; report results to COR.

R3

No OPSEC program/training commitments (SOP/Plan; Level II coordinator; Level I annual training)

PWS 1.7.3–1.7.4

Medium

Medium

Medium

Add OPSEC compliance section with deliverables (OPSEC SOP/Plan), coordinator role/credential, and training tracking.

R4

CUI/NIST 800-171 posture not evidenced; SPRS/SSP/POA&M not addressed

PWS 1.7.5; DFARS 252.204-7012; 252.204-7008/7012 context

Medium

High

High

State whether CUI/CDI will be processed; commit to NIST 800-171 controls, SPRS score availability, incident reporting per DFARS, and flowdown controls for any IT/service providers.

R5

Technical requirements for track dimensions stated as conditional and not explicitly meeting minima

PWS 1.1.3.4, 1.1.3.5, 1.1.3.9

Medium

High

High

Provide exact track dimensions (length/width) and dedicated areas (250x250) as compliance evidence; remove conditional phrasing or provide approved alternative approach.

R6

CULEX paintball attacker simulation not explicitly included

PWS 1.1.3.9

Medium

Medium

Medium

Either commit to paintball marker simulation with safety controls or propose an equivalent stress-inoculation method and request Government acceptance.

R7

Missing explicit acknowledgement of contractor employee identification/badging and marking contractor products

PWS 1.6.8

Medium

Medium

Medium

Add administrative compliance statement covering badges, phone etiquette, and marking of deliverables as contractor products.

R8

OCI notification/mitigation plan commitment absent

PWS 1.6.9

Low-Medium

High

Medium

Add OCI clause acknowledgment and an internal process for identification and KO notification; state willingness to submit mitigation plan if needed.

R9

Post-award conference/periodic meeting attendance not acknowledged

PWS 1.6.5

Low

Low-Medium

Low

Add statement agreeing to attend post-award and periodic progress meetings at no additional cost.

R10

2-day ARO lead time to start performance not explicitly committed

Schedule delivery schedule 2 Calendar Days ARO

Low-Medium

Medium

Medium

Add explicit statement that contractor can commence performance within 2 calendar days after receipt of each task order, subject to 2-week Govt date notification in PWS 1.2.1.

High

Add a dedicated 'PWS Compliance Matrix' (table) cross-walking each PWS 1.1.1–1.1.3 subtask and deliverable to the curriculum agenda and facility features, including explicit track dimensions (2500ft/50ft and 250x250 area) and cone-layout compliance statements.

Volume I – end of Technical Approach or as appendix

PWS 1.1; PWS 1.1.3.4–1.1.3.6; Evaluation Factors §2.1

High

Replace conditional language ('where dedicated vehicles and track dimensions allow') with firm compliance statements or clearly stated alternatives subject to COR/KO approval.

Volume I – Course Curriculum / Facility and Equipment

PWS 1.1.3.4–1.1.3.9

High

Add a 'CUI/Cyber/DFARS 7012 Compliance' subsection: confirm whether any CUI/CDI handled; NIST 800-171 compliance; SPRS status; incident reporting process; subcontractor/service-provider flowdowns.

Volume IV – Administrative (or Volume I if tied to course data handling)

PWS 1.7.5; DFARS 252.204-7012; 252.204-7008

High

Add Security/Access compliance statements: background checks, PIV, badging, contractor identification to public, and facility/equipment securing each work period.

Volume IV – Administrative (or a 'Security' section)

PWS 1.7.1; PWS 1.6.8; PWS 1.7.6

Medium

Add iWATCH/Suspicious Activity Reporting training commitment and how completion will be recorded and reported to COR.

Volume IV – Administrative

PWS 1.7.2

Medium

Add OPSEC commitments: OPSEC SOP/Plan, Level II OPSEC coordinator, Level I annual training tracking.

Volume IV – Administrative

PWS 1.7.3–1.7.4; Applicable publications list

Medium

Explicitly confirm 'notify contract holder of exact dates and POI ≥ 2 weeks prior' and reconcile with Government notification requirement (PWS 1.2.1).

Volume I – Technical Approach (Scheduling subsection)

PWS 1.2.1; PWS 1.4

Medium

Clarify CULEX attacker simulation method: include paintball markers with safety controls or describe an equivalent stressor and seek acceptance.

Volume I – Course Curriculum (CULEX description)

PWS 1.1.3.9

Medium

Explicitly include active-shooter response instructional experience in instructor quals (if true) or identify SME/instructor who meets it.

Volume I – Instructor Qualifications

PWS 1.4.4

Low-Medium

Add explicit commitments for post-award conference and periodic progress meetings at no additional cost.

Volume IV – Administrative / Compliance Statement

PWS 1.6.5

Low-Medium

Add OCI awareness statement and a commitment to notify KO and submit mitigation plan if an OCI arises.

Volume IV – Administrative / Compliance Statement

PWS 1.6.9

Low

Enumerate UEI and CAGE explicitly (not only 'provided in SAM') to reduce validation friction.

Volume IV – Administrative cover page

Attachment 02 §3.4b

Low

List WAWF routing DoDAACs explicitly (Issue/Admin/Inspect/Accept/Service Approver/Acceptor) to show exact compliance with the routing table.

Volume IV – Administrative (Invoicing subsection)

DFARS 252.232-7006 routing table; PWS 3.2.3