IED Preparedness and Response Training DHS HSGP Grant Template
Overview
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has more then 15 grant programs available to U.S. Bomb Squads and other emergency responders. Each of these grant programs are intended to support the objectives of the National Priorities as outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines through the purchase of equipment detailed on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) and/or training related to improvised explosive device (IED) Preparedness and Response in an effort to strengthen and improve the Nation’s response capabilities as prioritized in the Target Capability List (TCL). The primary DHS grant program providing IED Preparedness and Response funding for U.S. Bomb Squads and other emergency responders is the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). This federal grant program is made available to each State Administrative Agency (SAA), who in turn distributes grant funding to eligible organizations within each state, city, and local jurisdiction. Once DHS funding is received by the SAA, each SAA or Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Administrative Agency prepares a sub-grant solicitation for distribution to eligible organizations within each state. The process of funding distribution varies with each State/Urban area. To obtain a copy of a sub-grant solicitation for your jurisdiction, contact your SAA or UASI Administrator. For the SAA contact in your state, follow this link: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/contact_state.htm To successfully apply for and receive grant funding, state and locals should purchase equipment and/or training from the AEL that strengthens their specific Target Capability listed on the TCL and thereby demonstrates compliance with National Preparedness Guideline objectives. If a relationship between equipment or training, Target Capability, and National Priority is established, then adequate justification exists for the initiative. This formula is very successful in helping agencies improve the probability of receiving grant awards. HSGP Grant Guidance and Template This Grant Guidance and Template document was prepared to help expedite the grant application process for Allen Vanguard customers seeking funds for training under the HSGP. This document contains the following information: o o o o Description of Alignment of Initiatives to National Priorities, TCL, and HSGP Objectives Summary of Allen Vanguard Training Programs Description of How Allen Vanguard’s Products Support Grant Initiatives Example Grant Template for Allen Vanguard Training Courses
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Alignment of Initiatives to National Priorities, TCL, and HSGP Objectives
The National Preparedness Guidelines has established seven National Priorities: 1. Expand regional collaboration 2. Implement the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan 3. Implement the National Infrastructure Protection Plan 4. Strengthen information sharing and collaboration capabilities 5. Strengthen communications capabilities 6. Strengthen CBRNE detection, response, and decontamination capabilities 7. Strengthen medical surge and mass prophylaxis capabilities 8. Strengthen planning and citizen preparedness capabilities The TCL (see Table 1 on the following page) further defines these priority capabilities as they relate to the four areas of homeland security response: Prevent, Protect, Respond, and Recover. The main DHS HSGP grant programs supporting IED Preparedness and Response capabilities are the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS). In FY08, DHS mandated improved IED preparedness, response, and recovery as a primary objective. To achieve this goal, DHS has allocated at least 25% of funds from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and UASI grant programs to build state and local law enforcement IED terrorism prevention capabilities.
Allen Vanguard Training Programs
Training Courses Allen Vanguard Inc., through its U.S. subsidiary HMS Inc., provides IED Preparedness and Response training courses in the following areas: o o o o o IEDD/EOD Assault IEDD Knowing the Bomb Maker Weapons Intelligence Specific Threats: Suicide and Vehicle-Borne IEDs
These courses are new and were developed based on best practices from our work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and international militaries. Currently, our courses are under review by the U.S. Office of Bombing Protection (OBP). For more information on these new courses, contact grants@allenvanguard.com for a training course brochure.
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Table 1. Target Capabilities List Common Planning Communications Community Preparedness & Participation Risk Management Intelligence & Information Sharing & Dissemination Information Gathering & Recognition of Indicators & Warning Intelligence Analysis & Production Counter-Terror Investigation & Law Enforcement CBRNE Detection Critical Infrastructure Protection Food & Agriculture Safety & Defense Epidemiological Surveillance & Investigation Laboratory Testing On-Site Incident Management Emergency Operations Center Management Critical Resource Logistics & Distribution Volunteer Management & Donations Responder Safety & Public Health Emergency Public Safety & Security Animal Disease Emergency Support Environmental Health Explosive Device Response Operations Fire Incident Response Support WMD & Hazardous Materials Response & Decontamination Citizen Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place Isolation & Quarantine Search & Rescue (Land-Based) Emergency Public Information & Warning Emergence Triage & Pre-Hospital Treatment Medical Surge Medical Supplies Management & Distribution Mass Prophylaxis Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services) Fatality Management Structural Damage Assessment Restoration of Lifelines Economic & Community Recovery
Prevent
Protect
Respond
Recover
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A summary of all Allen Vanguard training courses and eligible DHS grant programs is provided in Attachment A – Grant Summary Matrix. For more information on training eligible for grant funding, please visit the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) https://www.rkb.us/ and search under “Allen Vanguard” to view all of our available training courses. Information on our training courses also can be found on the HMS website: http://www.hms-online.org/. Drills and Exercises Allen Vanguard also offers customized training in the form of drills and exercises to enhance the operational effectiveness of U.S. Bomb Squads and other law enforcement organizations, such as SWAT teams. For more information on Allen Vanguard IED Preparedness and Response Drills and Exercises capabilities, please contact grants@allenvanguard.com.
How Allen Vanguard’s Products Support Grant Initiatives
Allen Vanguard’s training courses support HSGP Objectives, National Priorities, and Target Capabilities for IED Preparedness and Response as follows:
HSGP Objective Alignment to National Priority HSGP Grant Program SHSG, UASI Strengthen IEDStrengthen CBRNE related Capabilities Detection, (Specific to Response, and Deterrence, Decontamination Prevention, and Capabilities Protection) (NP #6) SHSG, UASI SHSG, UASI SHSG, UASI, MMRS Target Capabilities (from TCL) CBRNE Detection Critical Infrastructure Protection Explosive Device Response Operations WMD/Hazardous Materials Response & Decontamination
Grant Template for Training Courses on the HSGP
Some States/Urban areas issue separate sub-grant solicitations for the UASI, SHSG, and MMRS grant programs, or they may combine the objectives of each grant program into one sub-grant application for use by all eligible emergency responders within a particular State/Urban Area. To help our customers with the submission of grant applications, we developed a generic grant template for training courses. It can be customized to a specific grant application and mission for your proposed project. This grant template is contained in Attachment A – HSGP Grant Template. When developing a grant initiative and justification formula consider the following: o What National Priority does the initiative relate to? o What Target Capability does the initiative enhance? o What equipment from the AEL will enhance the capability?
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Resources
Below are helpful resources for planning your IED Preparedness and Response Programs. o o o o Responder Knowledge Base - www.rkb.com OBP Tripwire - www.tripwire-dhs.net National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory board – www.nbscab.com o National Strategic Plan for Bomb Squads FBI Law Enforcement On-Line (LEO)
Grant Assistance Program
The Allen Vanguard Grant Assistance Program (GAP) is a service offered to help our customers navigate the complex DHS grant requirements. If you need further assistance preparing a specific grant, please contact an Allen Vanguard Grant Specialist at grants@allenvanguard.com.
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Attachment A – HSGP Grant Template
(Comments noted in blue italics text)
Grant Name: Project Name: Submitted by:
HSGP Grant Application Suicide Bomber and VBIEDs Insert Agency Name (Agency)
PROJECT SUMMARY
Provide succinct project summary. Note key agencies and specify whether it is an inter-agency project.
The project is an inter-agency initiative designed to address the challenges faced by the (Agency) during a potential Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED) incident at (Agency Location). The objectives of the project are to enhance response operations of (Agency) Bomb Squad and SWAT team when responding to a potential Suicide Bomber and VBIED incident. PROJECT NEED
Explain why the training is needed and how it benefits the region.
Potential VBIED incidents at (Agency Location), a complex, high-risk critical infrastructure in a highly populated urban environment presents a series of unique challenges. The first challenge is for the (Agency) Bomb Squad to develop and enhance the explosive device pre-detonation response operations for a VBIED incident. The second challenge is to coordinate response operations among the (Agency) Bomb Squad and SWAT teams in the case of a Suicide Bomber/VBIED incident. Conducting VBIED training courses with (Agency) Bomb Squad and SWAT teams would enhance explosive device response operations and promote interoperability among these two law enforcement functions. Training activities for a VBIED event at (Agency) critical infrastructure facilities would enhance IED Preparedness and Response capabilities for the [Insert Urban Area], as well as the [Insert State]. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a detailed project description. Include the goals, objectives, activities, and deliverables.
The project will involve conducting two, 2-day courses on military tactics and response to a potential Suicide Bomber/VBIED event. The training will include the (Agency’s) Bomb Squad and SWAT team, and will also incorporate the use of EOD Mitigation and Remediation equipment to enhance operator knowledge of these tools. Specific goals, objectives, major activities, and deliverables for this project are summarized below.
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Goals I. Enhance Bomb Squad and SWAT team capabilities for a Suicide Bomber and VBIED Threat.
Objectives
Major Activities
Deliverables
Conduct targeted training unique to (Agency’s) critical infrastructure facilities.
Conduct 2-day training course to support this goal.
Training certificates.
CORRELATION TO NATIONAL PRIORITIES
DHS outlined seven national priorities. Allen Vanguard equipment supports National Priority #6.
The project correlates to National Priority #6: Strengthen CBRNE Detection, Response, and Decontamination Capabilities. CORRELATION TO STATE/UASI STRATEGIC PLANS
Each State and Urban Area maintains State/UASI Homeland Security Strategic Plans. These plans contain strategic goals and objectives unique to each State/Urban Area. Contact your State/Urban area for a copy of applicable strategic plans.
The project correlates to (Insert State/Urban Area)’s Strategic Plans as follows: Goal (Insert #): Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) Preparedness By conducting targeted Suicide Bomber/BVIED training and demonstrating topic learned in ongoing drills and exercises, the (Agency) Bomb Squad and SWAT team will demonstrate and enhance its IED detection, deter, response capabilities. CORRELATION TO THE TARGET CAPABILITIES LIST
Indicate which Target Capabilities the project will enhance.
This project will enhance (Agency)’s the following target capabilities: o o o CBRNE Detection Critical Infrastructure Protection Explosive Device Response Operations and
BUDGET NARRATIVE
Provide a detailed budget narrative describing cost items, how the money will be used, if there is a co-match contribution from your agency, and how your agency will sustain the equipment after it’s purchased.
The project budget request is for the purchase of two, 2-day courses in Suicide Bomber/VBIED incidents. The cost of training includes instructor time, instructor travel, materials, and overtime/backfill for (Agency)’s Bomb Squad and SWAT team.
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Currently, there are seven (7) members of the (Agency)’s Bomb Squad and 6 members of (Agency)’s SWAT team. The first training session will train four (4) Bomb Squad and three (3) SWAT team personnel. The second training session will train three (3) Bomb Squad and three (3) SWAT team personnel. Overtime and backfill costs will be incurred for all law enforcement personnel attending this training session. PROJECT BUDGET
Fill out the total budget categories according to DHS budget categories (Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercises) Item Planning Organizational Activities Equipment Training Exercises TOTAL Total $0 $0 $0 $18,440 $0 $18,440
BUDGET DETAIL1
Complete the budget detail with the DHS grant program required cost categories (Personnel; Fringe; Indirect Cost; Overtime; Consultants/Contracts; Travel; Equipment; Supplies; and Other). Travel expenses must not exceed the allowable Per Diem rates posted on the GSA.gov website, the official travel policies of the applicant’s agency/authority. Category Description Two Senior Military Trainers on Suicide Bomber/VBIED to conduct two training sessions. $150/hr for 10 hrs/day for 4 days. Also, 10 hours of planning time is required. Travel, Lodging and Meals at GSA Per Diem Rates for 4 days Overtime for seven (7) Bomb Squad and six (6) SWAT team law enforcement personnel. Estimated at 8 hrs/day, 2 days, at average OT rate of $50/hr. Backfill for seven (7) Bomb Squad and six (6) SWAT team law enforcement personnel. Estimated at 8 hrs/day, 2 days, at average BF rate of $40/hr. Curriculum materials for 13 students AEL Ref. # Quantity Unit Cost Total
Consultants
N/A
50
$150
$7,500
Travel
N/A
4
$1,500
$6,000
Overtime
N/A
16
$50
$800
Backfill
N/A
16
$40
$640
Materials
N/A
13 TOTAL
$500
$6,500 $18,440
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Budget items in this template are for example only; actual pricing is not reflected.
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BUDGET TIMELINE
Estimate spending requirements over the project period. QUARTER 1 Projected Quarterly Spending Projected Percentage $15,440 100% 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0
PROJECT TIMELINE
List each major activity and mark an “X” for each calendar quarter in which it will occur. QUARTER ACTIVITY Select Training Vendor Conduct Training Planning Conduct Two, 2-day Training Sessions Reporting X X 1 X X X X X X X X 2 3 4 5 6
PROJECT PARTNERS
It is essential to obtain letters of support to illustrate commitment and coordination with partners on the grant application. Inclusion of project partners demonstrates regional collaboration - a strategic goal of all DHS grant programs. ORGANIZATION Bomb Squad SWAT Team CONTACT NAME Mark Doe Sally Doe PHONE xxx-xxx-xxx xxx-xxx-xxx LETTER OF SUPPORT INCLUDED? Yes Yes No No
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