Portable Wearable Fitness Device Request For Information
ID: FA2553-PWFD-RFIType: Special Notice
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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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https://sam.gov/opp/39288c2f2361492ab91ce09f8405b380/view
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    The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking information on Portable Wearable Fitness Devices (PWFD) to enhance the health and wellness of its personnel, known as Guardians. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather industry insights on innovative fitness technologies that support Continuous Fitness Assessments (CFA) while adhering to Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements. This initiative is part of the USSF's Holistic Health Approach (HHA), which emphasizes continuous monitoring of fitness metrics to improve physical health and readiness. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers detailing their PWFD solutions, including data management and security capabilities, to the primary contact, Crystal Price, at crystal.price.6@spaceforce.mil, or the secondary contact, Cassie DeBree, at cassie.debree@spaceforce.mil. Responses are voluntary and will inform potential future solicitations without obligating the government to a contract.

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    Crystal Price
    crystal.price.6@spaceforce.mil
    Cassie DeBree
    cassie.debree@spaceforce.mil
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    FA2553-PWFD-RFI.pdf
    The US Space Force (USSF) is soliciting information to enhance the health and wellness of Guardians through innovative fitness technologies, specifically seeking input on Portable Wearable Fitness Devices (PWFD) and associated software. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights for a potential program to implement Continuous Fitness Assessments (CFA) in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. The USSF’s Holistic Health Approach (HHA) emphasizes a comprehensive well-being strategy across several domains, focusing on continuous monitoring of fitness metrics to improve physical health and readiness. The RFI outlines specific requirements for PWFDs, including capabilities for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and operational data security. Interested parties are invited to respond with white papers detailing existing or upcoming PWFD solutions along with their data management and security capabilities. The document emphasizes the voluntary nature of responses and provides guidance on submission protocols, marking it as a precursor to potential future solicitations without committing the government to a contract. Overall, the initiative reflects an effort to modernize fitness assessment methods and promote the long-term health of US space personnel.
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