Nutrition Consulting Services Sources Sought.docx

1. General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

2. Contract Information. The Oregon Air National Guard has been tasked to solicit a service contract for Nutrition Consulting Services located at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The proposed services will be a competitive, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make, if appropriate, a small business set-aside acquisition strategy decision.

This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of the small business members of the industry, to include: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) are highly encouraged to respond.

3. Minimum Technically Acceptable Contractor Expertise Criteria:

The Contractor must demonstrate through references, past experience or past performance, they possess experience as it relates to this service. Two references maximum will be accepted for review.

Note: The Government may consider the relevant past experience and past performance of key individuals and predecessor companies in evaluating the company's past experience and past performance factors.

North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 541618, Other Management Consulting Services The size standard: $19M Product Service Code: R799 – Support – Management: Other

Service Description. The Oregon National Guard has a requirement for Nutrition Consulting Services located at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, OR.

The contractor shall:

a. Verify service members have obtained clearance from the member’s primary care provider to perform the activities recommended by the contractor.

b. Provide nutrition consulting services.

c. Provide educational group classes and materials.

d. Perform body composition analysis.

e. Provide forward injury prevention, injury prevention, and performance optimization services.

f. Provide analysis and reports as required.

Required qualifications to perform these services are:

a. Current Oregon Licensed Registered Dietician (RD) by the Oregon Health Licensing Office; or

b. A degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, or food systems management from a regionally accredited college or university approved by the Board of Licensed Dietitians and have received RD credentials form the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); or

c. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Food Systems Management but prefer a Master degree and a Certified Nutritionist Specialist; or

d. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences. Certification in one of the following: the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), or a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology is desired, but not required.

Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 7:00AM-4:00PM Monday through Friday and during 173 FW Regularly Scheduled Drills (RSDs), except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, OR current facilities are housed in building 221.

Contract duration is estimated to be a base award of 12 months with 4 option years.