RAF Lakenheath Medical Group - Strength and Conditioning Specialist (OST)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA5587RFI48MDGSpecialist
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Royal Air Force Lakenheath Suffolk United Kingdom
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding non-personal Strength and Conditioning Specialist services for the 48th Medical Group, with responses due by June 12, 2026. This is market research only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement, and responding is not required to participate in any future formal solicitation.
The position supports the Operational Support Team in maintaining operational readiness by improving Airmen's strength and physical performance, preventing injuries, integrating rehabilitation, and optimizing human performance. The specialist will design and implement comprehensive physical training and injury prevention programs, provide direct instruction, assess and mitigate physical and ergonomic workplace stressors, and collaborate with medical staff and unit leadership on human performance and rehabilitation initiatives.
Place of performance is RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 30, 2027, with four additional option years extending through August 30, 2031. The position requires one full-time contractor working Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with estimated annual workload of 1,912 hours. The contractor must hold current certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS or CPSS), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, or United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association.
The contractor must obtain a SECRET facility clearance, comply with NIST SP 800-171 standards and CMMC certification requirements, implement incident reporting protocols, and maintain Protected Health Information and Personally Identifiable Information security in accordance with HIPAA and DoD regulations. All personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision are contractor-provided except where specified as government-furnished.
Notice text
The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback and sources from companies capable of providing non-personal Strength and Conditioning Specialist services for the 48th Medical Group (48th MDG) at RAF Lakenheath in accordanc ewith the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Background: The Government requires contractor support for the Operational Support Team, whcih is integral to maintaining operational readiness. This position will directly support mission readiness by improving Airmen's strength and physical performance, preventing injuries, integrating rehabilitation, and optimizing human performance.
The specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive physical training and injury prvention programs tailored to enhance Airman performance. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing direct instruction.
- Assessing and mitigating physical and ergonomic workplace stressors
- Collaborating with medical staff and unit leadership to support a full spectrum of human performanc eand rehabilitation initiatives.
Response Guidelines: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this announcement.
The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or RFP, if any is issued. Please submit responses electronically to the designated points of contact by the specified response date.
Industry Questions:
- Please review the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Is the scope of work clear? Please identify any language that is ambiguous, confusing, or may unnecessarily increase costs, and provide suggested clarifications.
- The PWS requires designing and implementing scientific training programs and developing exercise regimens for Airmen with various diagnoses (e.g., obesity, hypertension, orthopedic injuries). What is your company’s capability and experience with this?
- The PWS requires collaboration with sports medicine professionals, nutritionists, and mental performance staff. Please describe your company’s experience in working within a holistic, multi-disciplinary team.
- The PWS lists several required professional certifications (e.g., NSCA CSCS, ACSM-EP, UKSCA ASCC). Please confirm your company's capability for ensuring that personnel meet and maintain these certification requirements.
- What quality control methods does your company typically use to ensure services consistently meet the required standards for program effectiveness and injury prevention?
- Please provide your company’s administrative information: business name, address, phone number, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Please indicate your company's business size and any socioeconomic categories (e.g., small business, woman-owned, veteran-owned, HubZone, etc.).
- What is a realistic timeframe (in calendar days) that would be required to respond to a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) for this type of service?
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Strength and Conditioning Specialist PWS - RAF Lakenheath.pdf |
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