Optimizing Human Weapon System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W50S7F25Q0026
- Agency
- Minnesota National Guard Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- 4680 Viper Street Duluth, MN 55811 55811
- Points of contact
-
- Rebecca Dimler rebecca.dimler@us.af.mil (218) 788-7242
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Air National Guard is soliciting a Firm-Fixed Price contract for non-personal physical health services under the Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) Program for the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minnesota. The procurement seeks comprehensive physical training and conditioning services specifically designed to address the high rates of spinal injuries among fighter pilots, with up to 85% of surveyed aircrew reporting spine discomfort during their careers. Required personnel qualifications include a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an Athletic Trainer, with Physical Therapists and Massage Therapists being desired but not mandatory. The program aims to reduce injury frequency and severity, improve pilot quality of life and readiness, prevent injuries before occurrence, and support pilot retention through a multidisciplinary approach focused on spinal musculoskeletal system strengthening. The original solicitation deadline of August 1, 2025 has been extended to August 8, 2025 through Amendment 1 issued on July 30, 2025.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business enterprises. The contract will support approximately 40 individuals within the fighter wing, indicating the scope of personnel who will receive these specialized physical health services. Performance will take place at 4680 Viper Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55811, co-located with the 148th Fighter Wing facilities. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 621340 for Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists, and PSC code Q518 for Medical Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation services. No incumbent contractor information or specific contract value ranges were disclosed in the solicitation notice, though the firm-fixed price structure indicates predetermined pricing for the defined scope of services.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
30 July 2025 - AMENDMENT 1*** Extending the solicitation close date from 1 August 2025 to 8 August 2025 at the same time. All other terms and conditions to remain unchanged. ***The Minnesota Air National Guard intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract for non-personal physical health services in support of the local Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) Program for the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, MN. This requirement will support approximately 40 individuals. See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). A Certified Strength and Condition Specialist and an Athletic Trainer are required. Physical Therapist and Massage Therapists are desired.Background: Up to 85% fighter aircrew surveyed reported some type of spine discomfort during their career. According to a study performed by the United States Air Force (USAF) school of Aerospace Medicine, neck pain is a significant factor impacting fighter pilot performance and quality of life, and rates of injury have increased over the years. The OHWS initiative is designed to improve quality of life and readiness by decreasing injury rates, most notably for the high rate of spine injuries incurred by fighter pilots. OHWS is designed to meet the unique physical needs of fighter pilots. Fitness and conditioning is accomplished through a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary physical training program focused on the movement and strengthening of the spinal musculoskeletal system. The purpose of providing the services of an OHWS specialist to our rated pilots is to reduce frequency and severity of injuries and time lost from service, improve long term quality of life, optimize human performance/readiness, avoid injury prior to occurrence, increase pilot production, and support pilot retention.
Update #1 ·
The Minnesota Air National Guard intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract for non-personal physical health services in support of the local Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) Program for the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, MN. This requirement will support approximately 40 individuals. See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). A Certified Strength and Condition Specialist and an Athletic Trainer are required. Physical Therapist and Massage Therapists are desired.Background: Up to 85% fighter aircrew surveyed reported some type of spine discomfort during their career. According to a study performed by the United States Air Force (USAF) school of Aerospace Medicine, neck pain is a significant factor impacting fighter pilot performance and quality of life, and rates of injury have increased over the years. The OHWS initiative is designed to improve quality of life and readiness by decreasing injury rates, most notably for the high rate of spine injuries incurred by fighter pilots. OHWS is designed to meet the unique physical needs of fighter pilots. Fitness and conditioning is accomplished through a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary physical training program focused on the movement and strengthening of the spinal musculoskeletal system. The purpose of providing the services of an OHWS specialist to our rated pilots is to reduce frequency and severity of injuries and time lost from service, improve long term quality of life, optimize human performance/readiness, avoid injury prior to occurrence, increase pilot production, and support pilot retention.
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