31 FSS Aerobics Fitness Instructor, Aviano AB, Italy

The Department of the Air Force, through its 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, issued solicitation FA568226Q8001 for aerobics/fitness instructor services to provide structured aerobic classes at Aviano AB fitness centers from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. This firm fixed price contract encompasses a base year with four option years, allowing up to 66 months of performance. The contractor is responsible for supplying qualified instructors who hold current certifications in line with Air Force Instruction AFI 34-114, including first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification, and must maintain professional conduct, timely attendance, and effective class management consistent with the detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS). Services will be delivered at the Dragon and Wyvern Fitness Centers, with strict compliance to Air Force regulations, contractual quality metrics, and facility access rules. The contract expects proactive customer engagement, controlled class scheduling with limits on high-impact sessions, and adherence to base security and antiterrorism protocols. Offerors must submit quotes by January 22, 2026, including three distinct parts: technical capability documentation demonstrating certification and instructor qualifications, prior relevant experience detailing up to three similar contracts, and a firm fixed price bid aligned to defined contract line items. Evaluation follows a trade-off approach under FAR Subpart 12.6, considering technical ability, experience, and price without awarding to the lowest price automatically. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses pertinent to safeguarding covered defense information, local labor law compliance, antiterrorism, and government property access. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, and contractors must comply with all reporting and registration requirements, including maintaining active SAM registration. Additional special requirements prohibit employment of government employees without approval, restrict unauthorized advertising, and mandate submission of instructor rosters with certification copies, underscoring a comprehensive approach to service quality, regulatory compliance, and operational security at a key U.S. military installation abroad.