GRT Training - Statement of Need - 4 March 26.pdf

Statement of Need

Program: Human Performance Training and Education For: U.S. Space Force, Buckley SFB Guardian Resilience Team Current as of: 04 MAR 2026

1.0 SCOPE

This Statement of Need (SON) defines the requirement for a contractor to provide scientifically backed, accredited human performance training and an accompanying software solution for service members at Buckley Space Force Base (SFB). The contractor shall deliver a comprehensive health curriculum focused on behavior change and performance optimization to enhance the readiness and resilience of U.S. Space Force Guardians.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Guardians at Buckley SFB operate in a demanding, high-tempo environment that requires sustained peak cognitive and physical performance. Mission success is directly linked to the well-being and resilience of our service members. The Buckley SFB Guardian Resilience Team has identified a need for targeted training in nutrition, sleep hygiene, and stress management to proactively address the physiological and psychological impacts of their duties, thereby promoting career longevity and mission effectiveness.

3.0 REQUIREMENT

Product Quantity

One-day human performance workshop for up to 150 participants, focused on nutrition, sleep optimization, and stress management.

4.0 SPECIFICATIONS & TASKS

The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, and equipment to perform the services detailed below.

4.1 Workshop Content & Delivery

The contractor shall:

• Design and deliver two one-day workshops for up to 150 service members, primarily targeted at active-duty service members engaged in shift-work operations.

• Structure the workshop around three core modules:

o Nutrition for Performance: Strategies for fueling for optimal physical and cognitive output, energy management, and recovery.

o Sleep Optimization: Education and evidence-based techniques to improve sleep quality and duration for enhanced readiness.

o Stress Management: Practical methods for mitigating the physiological and psychological impact of acute and chronic stress, tailored to a high-consequence work environment.

• Employ an instructional design based on adult learning principles, using experiential techniques, research-based concepts, and hands-on practical exercises.

• Provide each participant with professional handouts, workbooks, and resource materials designed to reinforce the educational content.

4.2 Instructor Qualifications

The contractor shall:

• Ensure all training is delivered by subject matter experts with demonstrated experience supporting large-scale military or government readiness initiatives.

• Ensure lead instructors possess, at a minimum, one of the following certifications in their area of expertise:

o Nutrition: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

(CSSD).

o Performance/Wellness: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

o Sleep/Stress: Verifiable certification in sleep science or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).

4.3 Software Platform

The contractor shall provide a two-way software platform that meets the following criteria:

• Functionality: Provides mobile (iOS, Android) and web-based applications that centralize readiness tracking, facilitate communication between users and coaches, and deliver educational content.

• Data Security & Hosting: The platform and all associated user data must be hosted in a FedRAMP Moderate authorized cloud environment. The contractor shall describe their data ownership and protection policies.

• Metrics: The platform must track, at a minimum, the following metrics that allows the “coach” to view through an administrative dashboard: programs or workouts completed, recipes that have been assigned to users, and mental performance programming assigned or saved by users.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide the following:

Deliverable Due Date

A. Training Agenda & Curriculum Outline

No later than 14 calendar days prior to each scheduled workshop for government approval.

B. Two (2) One-Day Workshops

Dates to be mutually agreed upon with the Buckley SFB Guardian Resilience Team POC.

C. Participant Training Materials

Provided to each attendee at the start of their respective workshop.

D. After Action Report (AAR)

Within 7 calendar days following each workshop. The AAR shall include a summary of participant feedback, lessons learned, and any recommended adjustments for future training.

E. Monthly Platform Usage Report

A monthly report detailing anonymized, aggregate user engagement, and key readiness metrics from the software platform.

6.0 MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS

The effectiveness of this program will be evaluated based on the following performance standards:

• Participant Engagement: Achieve a minimum 90% participant completion rate for the one-day workshop.

• Knowledge Gain: Achieve an average score of 85% or higher on an end-of-session quiz covering core concepts.

• Participant Satisfaction: Achieve an average satisfaction rating of at least 4.5 out of 5 on post-session feedback surveys.

• Platform Adoption: Achieve a 70% adoption rate (user registration and wearable connection) among workshop participants within 30 days of the training.

7.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance for this contract will be 12 months from the date of award, to include the delivery of both workshops and the full term of software platform access.

8.0 LOGISTICS

• Contractor-Furnished Equipment: The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and materials to conduct the training, including projectors, screens, audio equipment, and all educational handouts.

• The government will provide:

o A suitable training facility on Buckley SFB for up to 150 participants.

o Designated Points of Contact (POCs) for scheduling and coordination.

9.0 SECURITY & ACCESS

Contractor personnel are required to successfully complete all necessary security screening and background checks to gain authorized access to Buckley SFB. All required documentation must be submitted in advance as directed by base security officials. All contractor personnel will be escorted by a designated government representative while on the installation.