Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS)

The Department of the Army National Guard seeks injury prevention, mitigation, rehabilitation exercise, and human performance optimization services for rated personnel assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with proposals due September 10 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a 100% small business set-aside with a $12.5 million size standard.

Place of performance is Tulsa, Oklahoma, with services delivered both on-base (at a government-furnished facility of 150–300 square feet) and off-base (up to 25% of services). The contractor must comply with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) professional standards and provide specialized spinal health and musculoskeletal conditioning services tailored to fighter pilots. Contractor personnel must hold current Oklahoma licenses as Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, or Massage Therapists; minimum one year of clinical experience and current CPR/AED certification are required; NSCA certification is preferred for strength and conditioning specialists. All personnel must achieve CAC eligibility, complete Level 1 OPSEC training, and comply with DoD IT security protocols. HIPAA-compliant electronic medical records, 24-hour appointment response times, and monthly metric reporting are mandatory.

The base contract period runs September 28, 2026 through September 27, 2027, with two optional 12-month extension years through September 27, 2029. Services include initial aircrew assessments, primary pre-habilitation with annual biometric and physiological evaluations, post-flight treatments within 60–90 minutes after flight, and temporary duty support for deployments up to 30 days annually. The contractor must submit a staffing and startup plan within five business days of award, with trained personnel available within 60 days.

Evaluation weighs Technical Capability (25 pages maximum) and Past Performance (up to 25 pages total) combined significantly more important than Price. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days from submission. Service Contract Act wage rates apply. NAICS code 621340; PSC Q518.