Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS) Services

Amendment #1:

The purpose of this Amendment is for the following:
1. Post answers to questions (see attachment 'QnA1-19Q5010_1')..

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The attached solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-02TA. This combined synopsis/solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business. North American Industrial Classification Standard 621340 applies to this solicitation; business size standard is $7.5 Million.
The South Dakota 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 114th Fighter Wing (114FW).
Background: Up to 85% of fighter aircrew surveyed reported some type of spine discomfort during their career. According to a study performed by the Unites States Air Force 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 Optimizing Human Weapon System, 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 jet pilots. Fitness and conditioning is accomplished through a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-disciplinary 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.
Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be one Base Period of 6 months and one 12 month option period.
Preparing and Submitting your Quote: See the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, in the attached solicitation document for additional instructions on preparing and submitting your quote.
Evaluation: See FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014), in the solicitation document for additional information regarding the evaluation of offers.
If not already registered in SAM, go to www.sam.gov to register prior to submitting quote. Your company must have an active status in SAM.gov within 2 weeks of notification of potential award. Vendors should begin the SAM.gov registration process immediately.
Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be "secured", "locked", or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB.
Manpower Reporting: "The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/.
Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil."
See additional requirements as listed within the attached Request for Quote documents..