Optimizing the Human Weapon System

The Department of the Army Michigan Army National Guard is seeking a small business contractor to provide Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS) pre-habilitative services for the 127th Operations Group at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The primary objective is to address spine discomfort among fighter pilots through a comprehensive physical training program involving athletic training, massage therapy, and strength conditioning. Key contract requirements include providing two specialized professionals: an Athletic Trainer/Massage Therapist and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to work with approximately 35 pilots. Each pilot will receive two 30-minute sessions per month from each specialist, focusing on neck, back, and spine conditioning. The solicitation (W50S85-25-Q-A037) has a response deadline of July 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM Local Time, with an anticipated contract start date of September 20, 2025.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a small business size standard of $12.5M and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract with a base year and two option years. The place of performance is located in New Baltimore, MI 48047, with services primarily delivered at Selfridge Air National Guard Base facilities on Tuesdays through Thursdays, including drill weekends. The contract is currently unfunded and will be contingent upon appropriated funds availability. Contractors must provide licensed professionals who can develop individualized programs and track performance metrics, including pre-habilitative trending reports and bi-yearly human performance assessments. The wage determination for this contract follows Service Contract Act guidelines, with minimum hourly rates and benefits specified in the attached wage determination document dated May 8, 2025.