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RAF Lakenheath Medical Group - Strength and Conditioning Specialist (OST)
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The 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath is conducting a sources-sought request to gather market information on companies capable of providing non-personal services for a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support the 48th Medical Group’s Operational Support Team. The role centers on enhancing Airman physical readiness through the design, implementation, and oversight of scientifically based strength and conditioning programs, injury prevention strategies, and rehabilitation integration, with a focus on diverse populations including those with obesity, hypertension, and orthopedic injuries. The specialist must deliver direct instruction, train unit PT leaders, conduct fitness education through briefings and workshops, and collaborate closely with medical, nutrition, and mental performance professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. Professional certifications such as NSCA CSCS or CPSS, ACSM-EP or CEP, UKSCA ASCC, or CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach are mandatory, and contractors must demonstrate the ability to ensure personnel maintain these credentials. The work will be performed at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, with a potential contract structure spanning a base year from September 1, 2026, through August 30, 2027, and four one-year options through August 30, 2031, requiring 1,912 annual hours of service. Contractors must comply with stringent Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency requirements, including Tier II security clearance for access to Controlled Unclassified Information, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC cybersecurity standards, and completion of IA certifications under DoD 8570.01-M for personnel accessing information systems. Personnel will handle Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information, necessitating compliance with DHA’s onboarding protocol, including CAC acquisition, NDA signing, and participation in mandatory training. Performance will be evaluated against established Acceptable Quality Levels, including limits on documented complaints, 100% compliance with referral procedures, no more than two documentation errors per quarter, and strict adherence to duty hours. A Quality Control Plan must be submitted within 30 days of any future task order award. This is strictly a Request for Information—no contract will be awarded based on this notice, no reimbursement will be provided for response costs, and responses are due by June 12, 2026, with submission required electronically to the designated point of contact. Feedback is sought on the clarity of the draft Performance Work Statement, technical feasibility,
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Royal Air Force Lakenheath, GB-SFK, GBRSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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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?
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