Optimizing Human Weapon System

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W50S6Y26RA009, originally dated 20 May 2026. The primary purpose is to add an addendum to Section 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services," and to provide answers to Set 01 Questions & Answers (Q&As).

• Section 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors: An addendum has been added.

• Questions & Answers: Responses to Set 01 Q&As are provided.

• The amendment is dated 29 May 2026.

• The document does not explicitly state a change to the proposal submission deadline, but bidders should review the addendum and Q&As for any impact on their submission requirements or content.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist listed on SAM.GOV.

• Proposal Compliance: Proposals must conform to all solicitation requirements, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Proposal Acceptance Period: A minimum acceptance period of 60 days from the solicitation closing date is required, subject to mutual agreement.

• Proposal Format:

  • Must include all required data and information.
  • Acceptable electronic formats: MS Word, MS Excel, and PDF (for technical proposal and price narrative).
  • Price proposal must be in MS Excel format.
  • All volumes must be labeled with the solicitation number, offeror's name, address, and telephone number.
  • Electronic files should not be password protected.
  • Minimum type size: 12-point Times New Roman, single-spaced (max 46 lines/page).
  • Prohibited techniques to reduce character size or spacing.
  • Screen all media for computer viruses.
  • Proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

• Proposal Content and Organization:

  • Must follow Table 1, Proposal Organization Table.
  • Technical Volume: 50-page limit.
  • Past Performance Volume: 25-page limit.
  • Price Proposal Volume: No Limit.
  • A cover page, table of contents, and acronym list are required for each volume but do not count towards page limits.

• All or None: Offers must be submitted for all requirements; partial offers may be rejected.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Offerors must make a preliminary OCI disclosure, including facts, analysis, and mitigation strategies. FAR 9.5 applies.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to the solicitation W50S6Y26RA009 - General, specifically addressing proposal formatting, staffing disciplines, population served, and incumbent contractor information.

• Proposal Formatting: The solicitation does not specify formatting requirements. Bidders are advised to "SEE amendment-0001 on SAM" for guidance.
• Staffing Discipline Mix: The government may require licensed Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Specialists, and/or Massage Therapists at its discretion. The anticipated mix, in order of precedence, would be Athletic Trainer (AT), Physical Therapist (PT), Massage Therapist, and Strength Coach, with an estimated 40 hours per week per personnel.
• Population Served: Section 5.1.1 references approximately 30 aircrew. The total current population size is 30 people, but offerors should clarify if a larger population is anticipated.
• Incumbent Contractor & Manning: Duro Health (W50S6Y21P0006) is the current incumbent contractor, with current manning consisting of a single Athletic Trainer.

This document provides clarifications that may affect proposal preparation, particularly regarding formatting, staffing expectations, and understanding the current operational context. Bidders should consult amendment-0001 for formatting guidance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) Services. The primary objective is to reduce frequency and severity of injuries, minimize time lost from service, improve long-term quality of life, optimize human performance and readiness, prevent injuries, increase aircrew production, and support fighter aircrew retention.

• Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and quality control for OHWS services.

• Services support Combat Air Forces (CAF) fighter squadrons across various Air Force commands.

• The program focuses on a comprehensive, multidisciplinary "pre-habilitative" physical training program including strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, and physical therapy.

• Services include initial assessment, pre-habilitation, injury prevention, accommodation processes, ergonomic assessment, remedial training, and optimized performance physical training.

• Specific services include evaluating and providing preventive services, communicating with referring providers and medical staff, tracking aircrew status, analyzing injury potential, and providing post-flight treatments.

• Contractor must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control (QC) Plan.

• Government will evaluate performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Key metrics include "Human Performance" and "Pre-habilitative Trending" reports, capturing data on musculoskeletal pain, lost duty time, and physical performance.

• Specific deliverables include monthly client status reports, pre-habilitative trending metrics, AT Level I training certificates, OPSEC training certificates, and return of identification media.

• Period of Performance: 1 Base Year of 12 months and 4 Option Years of 12 months.

• Place of Performance: 125FW Operations Group, 14300 Fang Drive Bldg. 1005, RM 162, Jacksonville, Florida, 32218.

• Services are normally performed Monday through Friday, with potential for adjusted hours for night flying or other operational needs. Recognized US holidays are excluded.

• Contractor personnel require installation access, including base identification and vehicle passes, and may require Common Access Cards (CACs).

• Compliance with all applicable installation/facility access, security policies, and procedures is mandatory.

• Personnel must complete Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training.

• Adherence to COMSEC/IT security protocols and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is required.

• Contractor must develop and submit an OPSEC Plan.

• Physical security measures for Government property are required.

• Employees must possess required licenses and certifications (e.g., Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist).

• Contractor must ensure employees are fully trained, licensed, and qualified; the Government does not provide training.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) must be identified and managed.

• Contractor must comply with Service Contract Reporting requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas. This determination is relevant for contractors to understand their labor cost obligations.

• Geographic Area: Florida Counties of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and Saint Johns.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Electrician, Nurse, Technician) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, with specific rates for Health & Welfare and Health & Welfare EO 13706 noted at the end.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing proposals for federal contracts in the specified Florida counties. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements can lead to contract non-compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W50S6Y26RA009) is for Optimizing Human Weapon Service (OHWS) for the 125th Fighter Wing, Jacksonville, FL. The requirement is for non-personal services, with the contractor providing all necessary personnel, supervision, transportation, labor, and expertise.

• The core service is "OHWS SERVICES BASE YEAR".

• The contract includes one base year and four option years.

• Services are to be performed at the 125th Fighter Wing, Jacksonville, FL.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621340, with a size standard of $12,500,000.00.

• Product Service Code (PSC) is Q518.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year (15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027) with four 12-month option periods extending through 14 Jun 2031.

• Total duration of the contract, including options, shall not exceed 5 years.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 20 May 2026.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 09 Jun 2026, 11:00 AM.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Factor One: Technical Capability (Key Personnel resumes, Project Management and Staffing and Startup Operations Plan, Project Equipment and Supplies Plan, Understanding of Required Work and Reporting Requirements).
  • Factor Two: Past Performance (based on relevancy, recentness, and information from FAPIIS).
  • Factor Three: Price (total of all line item prices, including options).

• Proposals will be evaluated to determine the offer most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is a set-aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, limitations on subcontracting, and evaluation criteria.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• ATTACHMENT 1 is the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• ATTACHMENT 2 is the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• ATTACHMENT 3 is the SCA WD # FL2015-4539 Rev 30.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is issued pursuant to the requirements in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for OHWS (Operational Health and Wellness Services). Its purpose is to outline the systematic methods the 159th Fighter Squadron will use to monitor contractor performance and ensure required performance standards or service levels are achieved.

This QASP details the procedures and guidelines for evaluating contractor performance against the PWS and the contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP). It defines roles and responsibilities of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), performance objectives, methodologies for monitoring and evaluating performance, quality assurance documentation requirements, and analysis of monitoring results. The approach focuses on assessing outcomes rather than strict compliance with processes, allowing contractor flexibility as long as critical outcomes are met.

• Performance standards and quality levels are detailed in the PWS and Attachment 1 (Performance Requirements Summary).
• The contractor is responsible for quality control of all work performed.
• Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are established, with some critical activities requiring 100% performance.
• Failure to meet required service or performance levels may result in deductions from monthly payments.
• Monthly reports from the COR will summarize surveillance results.

Not explicitly detailed in this document, but it pertains to services for the 125 FW / 159 Fighter Squadron.

• The contractor must establish and maintain professional communication, with customer satisfaction as a primary objective.
• Customer complaints must be documented and forwarded to the COR.
• Surveillance techniques include random monitoring, 100% inspection, and periodic inspections.
• The COR is responsible for technical administration and government surveillance but cannot make contractual commitments.
• The Contracting Officer (KO) is responsible for contract compliance and resolving differences.
• Attachment 1 outlines specific performance objectives, standards, AQLs, and surveillance methods for various services, including primary pre-habilitation and prevention/optimization services.
• Attachment 2 is the Quality Assurance Monitoring Form used for reporting.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a cover sheet for "Sources Sought Response" for opportunity W50S8Y26RA0009. It is designed to collect information from interested businesses.

• Business Name
• CAGE Code
• Unique Entity ID (SAM Registration)
• Business Point of Contact (POC) Name, Email, and Phone

This form provides the required fields for businesses to submit their information in response to a sources sought notice. It helps the government understand the capabilities of potential vendors for this opportunity.