Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Aviano Air Base, Italy
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 3 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q8004
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Aviano Air Base Pordenone Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, is seeking a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the Guardian Angel Preservation of the Force and Family Program at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The solicitation, issued under number FA568225Q8004, requires a professional with a Master's degree in exercise science, 5 years of experience working with elite athletes, and current NSCA certification to design and administer strength and conditioning protocols for AFSPECWAR Operators. Evaluation will use a best value approach, assessing technical capability on an acceptable/unacceptable basis across technical and management approach and relevant prior experience sub-factors. The government will also conduct a price realism analysis to ensure quote competitiveness. Key deadlines include questions due by December 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM CET, and quotes due by January 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM CET, with all submissions required via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and a potential 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The total period of performance will not exceed five years, with the contractor expected to provide full-time services Monday through Friday from 0730-1630, with flexible hours based on unit needs. The specialist will be required to deploy up to 30 days annually and travel approximately 3 weeks per year, with work to be performed entirely at Aviano Air Base in Italy. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes provisions for government-directed travel and relocation expenses. The contractor must be a U.S. citizen and will be provided government facilities, equipment, and materials to perform duties, with performance measures including maintaining fewer than two customer complaints per month and submitting comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on operator performance and program activities.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 3-
The purpose of this Amendment is to update the Government Point of Contacts by removing Contracting Officer - Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil. The other POC remain the same.
Additionally, attachment 6, Contract Line Item Number, has been updated in regards of the delivery dates.
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AMENDMENT 2-
The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the solicitation period to Thursday, 13 February 2025. Additionally, this amendment will add 3rd Government Point of Contact.
All quotes shall be submitted in writing to the following:
Contracting Officer - Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer - TSgt Joshua Largent at joshua.largent@us.af.mil
Contract Specialist - Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil
____________________________________________________________________________
AMENDMENT 1-
The purpose of this Amendment is to post the Questions & Answer Matrix. The question period for this solicitation has officially concluded.
____________________________________________________________________________
Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8004.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8004.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on Thursday, 19 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract detailed in the Attachment 6. All Travel CLINs will use US Government Estimated Pricing.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8004, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8004, Special H Clauses
6. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet
Update #3 ·
AMENDMENT 2-
The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the solicitation period to Thursday, 13 February 2025. Additionally, this amendment will add 3rd Government Point of Contact.
All quotes shall be submitted in writing to the following:
Contracting Officer - Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer - TSgt Joshua Largent at joshua.largent@us.af.mil
Contract Specialist - Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil
____________________________________________________________________________
AMENDMENT 1-
The purpose of this Amendment is to post the Questions & Answer Matrix. The question period for this solicitation has officially concluded.
____________________________________________________________________________
Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8004.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8004.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on Thursday, 19 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract detailed in the Attachment 6. All Travel CLINs will use US Government Estimated Pricing.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8004, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8004, Special H Clauses
6. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 1-
The purpose of this Amendment is to post the Questions & Answer Matrix. The question period for this solicitation has officially concluded.
____________________________________________________________________________
Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8004.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8004.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on Thursday, 19 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract detailed in the Attachment 6. All Travel CLINs will use US Government Estimated Pricing.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8004, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8004, Special H Clauses
6. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet
Update #1 ·
Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8004.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ms. Biannica Barksdale-Glay at biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8004.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on Thursday, 19 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract detailed in the Attachment 6. All Travel CLINs will use US Government Estimated Pricing.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8004, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8004, Special H Clauses
6. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Certified strenght and conditioning specialist | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | Pre-Solicitation | |
| FA5682-23-Q-7015- Aviano COMSATCOM | Award Notice | |
| Firefighter professional development courses | Award Notice | |
| Motorola Radios | Solicitation | |
| Portable Loadbanks | Pre-Solicitation |
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