Aircrew Performance Tracker (Notice of Intent)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480025QA121
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force's 633rd Contracting Squadron, part of Air Combat Command, is procuring 372 Aircrew Performance Trackers specifically branded as WHOOP 5.0 models to support the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base. The acquisition is intended to optimize human performance by tracking aircrew health and biometric data both in and out of aircraft, with a primary objective of mitigating neck and back pain for fighter aircrew. The performance trackers must meet stringent technical requirements including a minimum 10-day battery life, OPSEC compliance with no Wi-Fi, GPS, or radio signal capabilities, and the ability to operate within Department of Defense secure vault facilities while providing 24/7 data collection of heart rate, sleep quality, recovery, stress levels, and blood oxygen monitoring. This procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as the Air Force has determined that WHOOP is the only company capable of meeting all specified requirements. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit capability statements to Kelly Voigts at kelly.voigts.3@us.af.mil by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2025, though the award will proceed through other than full and open competition.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and identifies WHOOP as the sole viable source after conducting a Request for Information that found Garmin expressing interest but unable to meet all operational requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 541519 with a size standard of $34,000,000, though the specific contract value has been redacted from the available documentation. The procurement involves acquiring 372 individual performance tracking devices along with comprehensive data tracking systems and requires the contractor to maintain Secret facility clearance with personnel holding Secret clearances. Performance will take place at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, with the contractor required to provide a minimum 3-year warranty on all system elements and adhere to strict operational security protocols when accessing DOD secure areas. The contract includes provisions for base access, security clearance verification, and identification and badging requirements for contractor personnel.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source:
The United States Air Force's 633rd Contracting Squadron, part of Air Combat Command, intends to issue a purchase order for the brand name WHOOP 5.0 model to procure 372 Aircrew Performance Trackers. This acquisition will be conducted as a non-competitive contract under FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole-source procurement when no other supplies or services can meet the agency’s needs. The 633rd Contracting Squadron, located at 14 Burrell St, Bldg. 67, Langley AFB, VA 23665, will award this sole-source contract to support the 1st Fighter Wing.
The procurement is critical to the 1st Fighter Wing’s mission, as WHOOP 5.0 is the only technically acceptable model with no available direct replacements. Our search for alternative or similar performance tracker systems identified only one viable source: WHOOP. This company ensures each tracker has a minimum battery life of 10 days, is OPSEC compliant (lacking Wi-Fi, GPS, and radio signals), and can operate within Department of Defense (DoD) secure vault facilities.
This announcement serves as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13 and using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It is the sole solicitation; no additional written solicitation will be issued. This synopsis complies with FAR Part 5.203(a)(2) and follows the procedures outlined in FAR 12.603 for combined synopsis and solicitation.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519, with a size standard of $34,000,000.00. Further details are provided in the attached Statement of Work and Brand Name Justification.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement are encouraged to submit a capability statement to Kelly Voigts via email at kelly.voigts.3@us.af.mil by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2025. The award will be given through other than full and open competition, as only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s needs.
Although this is a NOTICE OF INTENT, no solicitation is currently available. If a firm believes the Air Force should reconsider proceeding with this purchase order, they may submit a capability statement within 3 days of this posting. The statement should include an overview of relevant services and past performance related to similar products.
Please submit responses promptly, as late submissions will not be considered. The government’s decision regarding whether to pursue a competitive procurement will be based solely on the responses received. Any information provided will be used primarily to evaluate the potential for future competition.
For questions about this notice, contact Kelly Voigts via email at kelly.voigts.3@us.af.mil.
Note: Late responses will not be considered.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Aircrew Performance Tracker (RFI) | Pre-Solicitation |
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