PWS HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING.pdf

Tactical Athlete Human Performance Training & Sustainment Initiative

USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS 10)

1.0 PROJECT TITLE

Tactical Athlete Human Performance Training and 12-Month Sustainment Initiative.

2.0 BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES

The USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS 10) is a Littoral Combat Ship operating with a minimally manned crew. Due to the high-tempo, high-stress, and physically demanding nature of shipboard operations, every crew-member represents a single point of failure. To optimize operational readiness, decrease musculoskeletal injuries, improve career longevity, and foster shipboard psychological readiness, the Navy requires a comprehensive, science-backed human performance initiative.

The objective of this contract is to acquire a customized, holistic human performance program that integrates three core pillars of readiness; Nutritional Fueling, Physical Conditioning/Injury Prevention and Cognitive/Mental Resilience delivered through an immersive three (3) day on-site training workshop followed by twelve (12) months of digital application-based tracking and continuous access to a multidisciplinary network of credentialed subject matter experts.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, materials, travel, shipping, equipment and digital licensing necessary to design, coordinate and execute a comprehensive human performance initiative for approximately sixty (60) crewmembers of the USS GABRIELLE

GIFFORDS (LCS 10).

The scope is divided into four primary areas:

1. Immersive On-Site Workshop: Customized practical and classroom-based educational sessions led by a mobile training team of credentialed, on-site subject matter experts.

2. Force Readiness Assessment & Results Reporting: Implementation of pre- and post-training readiness assessments, holistic data collection and a results report outlining overall force readiness and custom recommendations.

3. Physical Deliverables: Individual, hardcopy research-backed textbooks and personal action planning notebooks.

4. Integrated Digital Platform: Twelve (12) months of individual member subscriptions to a secure mobile and web-based application providing personalized conditioning plans, assessments and direct access to credentialed coaches.

4.0 DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 On-Site Workshop & Training Delivery

The Contractor shall deliver a three (3) day immersive training program at Vigor Shipyard in Seattle, WA. The training must incorporate both classroom instruction and physical, hands-on application.

The contractor's mobile training team shall consist of up to twelve (12) on-site, credentialed subject matter experts representing the fields of sports nutrition, physical therapy, strength and conditioning and cognitive psychology to ensure a high-instructor-to-student ratio and customized instruction.

The training must encompass three core training pillars:

• Pillar 1: Nutritional Fueling: Instruction led by a Ph.D., Master of Science (M.Sc.), or Registered Dietitian (RD) covering performance nutrition, hydration, shipboard or underway meal planning, and nutrition for physical/cognitive recovery.

• Pillar 2: Physical Conditioning and Injury Prevention: Instruction led by a Ph.D., Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Athletic Trainer (AT), or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) covering injury prevention, joint-specific health, functional mobility and restorative physical recovery.

• Pillar 3: Cognitive and Mental Resilience: Instruction led by a Ph.D., Master of Education (M.Ed.), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), certified mental performance experts covering stress mitigation, sleep science, fatigue management under complex shift schedules and team cohesion.

4.2 Force Readiness Assessment & Results Report

To ensure programmatic refinement and track progress the contractor shall:

• Develop and administer a comprehensive "Human Performance Readiness Assessment" pre- and post-training to gather holistic data regarding crew physical fitness, sleep habits, nutritional wellness and stress management.

• Collect, compile, and analyze the assessment data.

• Deliver a comprehensive "Force Readiness Results Report" to command leadership within thirty (30) days of workshop completion. The report must detail the overall baseline readiness of the unit, highlight critical areas of focus, and provide structured, custom recommendations for future training and sustainment.

4.3 Hardcopy Training Materials (Physical Deliverables)

The contractor shall supply the following hardcopy deliverables to each of the 60 participants on Day 1 of the training workshop:

• Comprehensive Textbook: A printed/e-book text designed specifically for tactical athletes that integrates performance nutrition, injury prevention, conditioning and cognitive resilience into a single manual.

• Training Notebooks: Custom, printed notebooks for participants to complete exercises during training, including personal action planning, goal setting, hydration calculations, and physical goal tracking.

4.5 Integrated Digital Platform (12-Month Subscription)

To ensure the training is sustained over time, the contractor shall provide twelve (12) months of individual user subscriptions to a secure, integrated mobile application and web portal for sixty

(60) crewmembers. The digital platform must include:

• Specialized Workout Generator: An automated tool allowing users to customize workouts based on available shipboard equipment, duration and specific fitness goals.

• Periodized Workouts ("Conditioning Plans"): Professionally designed, occupation-specific workout regimens targeting physical strength, endurance and injury reduction.

• Nutrition Library: A searchable repository of healthy, high-performance recipes with complete ingredient lists, macro-nutrient breakdowns and instructional videos.

• Cognitive Exercise Modules: On-demand guided tools for sleep optimization, tactical breathing, mindfulness and recovery.

• Professional Assessments: Integrated physical and operational readiness assessments allowing sailors to benchmark their fitness levels against standard metrics in the tactical community.

• "Ask an Expert" Portal: A secure, private messaging function allowing users to message credentialed specialists directly, with responses guaranteed within 24 to 48 hours.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & LOGISTICS

• Location: On-site at Vigor Shipyard (1801 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98134).

• Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor is 100% responsible for the coordination of all logistics, including:

o Providing all certified instructors and subject matter experts.

o Coordinating and funding all contractor travel, lodging, and per diem.

o Supply and delivery of all physical training equipment, mats, gear, and educational materials needed for the event.

o Setup and breakdown of the training facility.

• Government Responsibility: The Government will provide access/escorts to the shipyard/base and coordinate appropriate indoor/outdoor spaces to accommodate the training sessions.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract’s overall Period of Performance is 12 months. Within this PoP, the 3-day on-site training workshop shall be executed.

7.0 QASP

The contractor will be evaluated based on the following performance metrics:

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Method of Surveillance

7.1 Workshop

Delivery

Deliver 3 days of certified training workshops with a mobile team of up to 12 experts.

100% completion of scheduled course hours.

COR observation and attendance roster.

7.2 Course Materials

Distribute hardcopy textbooks and tracking journals to all 60 participants on Day 1.

100% of physical materials delivered.

Signed receipt of materials from the

COR.

7.3 Force Readiness

Report

Deliver a comprehensive Force Readiness Results Report within 30 days of workshop completion.

100% compliant with SOW analytical requirements.

Signed receipt and technical review by

COR.

7.4 Digital Portal

Access

Activate 60 participant software subscriptions within 3 business days of workshop end.

>= 98% functional login and system uptime.

Technical verification / contractor portal audit.