SAM #W50S6V26Q0008

Optimizing the Human Weapon System Pre-Habilitative Services for Fighter Pilots

This opportunity is issued by the United States Air Force, 140th Wing (Colorado Air National Guard), seeking a contractor to deliver Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS) Pre-Habilitative Services for fighter pilots. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 140th Wing (Colorado Air National Guard), Buckley Space Force Base - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; FDA-approved physical strengthening machines and PII-compliant software are required - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program for 30-40 fighter pilots - Initial assessment and evaluation of aircrew - Pre-habilitation and injury prevention services (annual biometric and physiological evaluations, spinal musculature conditioning, teleconferenced appointments) - Post-flight treatments (just-in-time, minimum 60 minutes flex time twice daily, monthly reporting) - Virtual strength and conditioning services (daily workouts, meal planning, progress tracking via app) - FDA-approved physical strengthening machines for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine - PII-compliant software for electronic records and communication - Use of government gym equipment (Normatec Pro Recovery, Game Ready, Harrison Inversion tables, etc.) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide specialized staff: physical therapists, strength and conditioning specialists, athletic trainers with specific certifications and experience - Services delivered both on-site and via telework - Detailed monthly reporting required - All equipment and software must be FDA-approved and PII-compliant - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 621340 - Contract includes 1 base year plus 4 option years (total up to 60 months) - Focus on reducing spine injuries, improving pilot readiness, and supporting retention

Description

Requirement Title: Optimizing the Human Weapon System Pre-Habilitative Services

Solicitation Number: W50S6V26Q0008

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price                                                                                                     

Solicitation Issue Date: 8 July 2026

Questions Due Date: 16 July 2026

Response Deadline: 29 July 2026 @ 10:00 AM MDT

Point(s) of Contact: 140th Contracting Office: 140.WG.MSC@us.af.mil

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to use simplified acquisition procedures for evaluating quotes and awarding the resulting purchase order in accordance with RFO FAR 12.203.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective 03/13/2026

4. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with RFO FAR 19.106-2.

5. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists which has a small business size standard of $12.5M and the FSC/PSC associated with it is Q518 - Medical—Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation.

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

Description:

The OHWS initiative is designed to improve quality of life and readiness by decreasing injury rates, most notably for the high rate of spine injuries incurred by fighter pilots. OHWS is designed to meet the unique physical needs of fighter jet pilots. Fitness and conditioning is accomplished through a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-disciplinary physical training program focused on the movement and strengthening of the spinal musculoskeletal system. The purpose of providing the services of OHWS to our rated pilots is to reduce frequency and severity of injuries and time lost from service, improve long term quality of life, optimize human performance/ readiness, avoid injury prior to occurrence, increase pilot production, and support pilot retention.

Place of Performance FOB Point:

Buckley Garrison

246 S. Aspen St

Bldg 701

Aurora, CO 80011

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement

Attachment 2: Provision & Clauses

SEE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR REQUIREMENTS. OFFERORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PWS IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A QUOTE.

SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT

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