ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

187 FW OHWS

DEPT OF DEFENSE W50S6N26QA013
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The 187th Fighter Wing of the Department of the Air Force is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) services to support rated fighter aircrew. The work includes a comprehensive pre-habilitative physical training program with strength and conditioning, physical therapy, massage therapy, athletic training, initial assessments, Individual Training Plans, and monthly reporting. Services will be performed at Building 1303 in Montgomery, Alabama, with Tuesday through Friday coverage and flexibility for night-flying weeks and drill weekends, and personnel must meet specified licensing, certification, security, and access requirements. The solicitation is set aside for small business and will be awarded on a best-value basis, with technical acceptability and past performance weighted approximately equally with price.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
621340
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
PSC Code
Q518
MEDICAL- PHYSICAL MEDICINE/REHABILITATION

Solicitation Documents

4 Files
OHWS FY 2026 Questions and Answers Signed.pdf
PDF235 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force's 187th Fighter Wing issued a memorandum addressing questions for RFP W50S6N26QA013, focusing on an Occupational Wellness and Health Services (OWHS) contract for aircrew members. Key points include the current staffing of one contractor working 32 hours/week, with all positions filled. The estimated service population is 35 pilots, with about 12 main users daily. The contractor will not access ASIMS/Genesis for outcome tracking, keeping paperwork with the contractor or COR. There is an incumbent contractor (W50S6N24PA024, migrated from W50S6N21P0005), with a total value of $699,183.22, currently in its final option year. The previous contract was a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contractor will have access to an existing gym/rehab facility in Building 1303. The government prefers a single employee meeting all requirements (AT, SCS, Massage Therapist), with resumes counting towards the 10-page technical narrative limit. Technical and Past Performance are approximately equal to Price in evaluation. A Letter of Intent for insurability is sufficient for the quote, but a Certificate of Insurance is required prior to award. Offerors should propose travel costs for one TDY trip per year. The government does not specify the number of FTEs required, and historical contract pricing included two CLINs for OWHS services and TDY travel.
FY26 OHWS COMBO Solicitation.docx
Word20 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The 187th Fighter Wing is soliciting proposals for Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) services, a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The objective is to provide comprehensive physical training, including strength and conditioning, physical therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training for rated fighter aircrew. The contract will have a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with services performed in Montgomery, AL. Quotes are due by May 26, 2025, and must include a technical volume detailing the approach, key personnel resumes, and past performance, along with a price quote. Award will be a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract based on a best-value trade-off, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance combined being approximately equal to price.
187FW OHWS QASP_FINAL (1).pdf
PDF270 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the 187th Fighter Wing's approach to monitoring contractor performance for "Optimizing Human Weapon System Services." Its purpose is to ensure contractors meet performance standards and quality levels defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and their Quality Control Plan (QCP), ensuring the government pays only for services received. The QASP emphasizes a performance-based management approach, focusing on
187FW OHWS PWS Final v2.docx
Word83 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) Services for the Air Force. The contractor will provide personnel and resources for a comprehensive physical training program, including strength and conditioning, physical therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training, to address spine discomfort in fighter aircrew. The contract spans a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years. Services will be performed at Building 1303, Tuesday-Friday, with flexible hours for night-flying weeks and drill weekends. Key requirements include developing a Quality Control Plan, adhering to strict security and access policies, and ensuring personnel possess specific licenses and certifications (e.g., Licensed Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Licensed Massage Therapist). The contractor will conduct initial assessments, create Individual Training Plans (ITPs), and provide pre-habilitative care. Monthly reports on program utilization and pilot feedback are required. The government will provide the workspace and specific fitness equipment. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations and various DoD and Air Force instructions is mandatory, particularly regarding security, PII protection, and antiterrorism awareness.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 23, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 10, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W7MT USPFO ACTIVITY ALANG 187

Point of Contact

Name
Jeremy Hendrick

Place of Performance

Montgomery, Alabama, UNITED STATES

Official Sources