OHWS Athletic Training

The Department of the Army Vermont Army National Guard seeks contractor personnel and services to provide comprehensive athletic training, strength and conditioning, and physical therapy to rated fighter aircrew under the Optimizing Human Weapon System program, with proposals due August 7, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a $12.5 million size standard.

Place of performance is 108 NCO Drive, South Burlington, Vermont 05403. The contract period runs 12 months from September 23, 2026 through September 22, 2027, Firm-Fixed-Price, with no option periods. Services are delivered Tuesday through Saturday, 0600–1700 hours, not to exceed 2000 hours annually, excluding federal holidays and government facility closures.

Contractor personnel must hold current certifications as an Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist, possess CPR/AED certification, maintain medical liability insurance, and complete mandatory security training including antiterrorism awareness, information assurance, and OPSEC. All personnel must obtain base identification credentials and comply with installation security regulations.

Key deliverables include initial client evaluations within 20 days of assignment, individualized training plans within 20 days, pre- and post-flight preparation services (5–15 minutes), strength and conditioning instruction (45–60 minutes, 3–4 times weekly), pre-workout surveys, annual healthy lifestyle education, and evaluation reports within 30 and 15 days respectively. The contractor furnishes all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and quality control; the government provides approximately 800 square feet of workspace and existing training equipment.

Proposals must include two volumes: Volume I (Technical, maximum 15 pages) addressing technical approach, key personnel qualifications, and up to two past performance references from the prior three years; Volume II (Price) with completed CLIN schedules and medical liability insurance proof. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (pass/fail), Past Performance, and Price, weighted approximately equally. NAICS 621340; PSC Q518. Quote acceptance period must be at least 90 days from solicitation close. All offerors must be registered and valid in SAM prior to award.