DAFB Group Exercise Instructor

SOL #: FA449726Q0007Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4497 436 CONS LGC
DOVER AFB, DE, 19902-5016, United States

Place of Performance

Dover AFB, DE

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

PSC

Recreational Services (G003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 9, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, 436th Contracting Squadron at Dover Air Force Base (DAFB), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Group Exercise Instructor services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks qualified contractors to provide a variety of fitness classes at DAFB. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will furnish all labor, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to provide group exercise training services at Dover AFB, DE. Services include instruction in beginner, intermediate, and advanced low impact/high intensity floor aerobics, kickboxing, indoor cycling, Pilates, yoga, and Extreme Fitness. The requirement anticipates a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 36 classes per month, totaling up to 432 classes annually. Instructors must report 10 minutes prior to class, manage set-up and clean-up of exercise rooms, and provide appropriate music and two wireless headset microphones.

Contract Details & Period of Performance

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: G003 (Recreational Services)
  • Place of Performance: Dover Air Force Base, DE 19902
  • Period of Performance: A base year plus four (4) option years, with a potential six-month extension.
  • Estimated Volume: Approximately 468 classes per year for the base and option years, and 234 classes for the 6-month extension.

Key Requirements & Certifications

Instructors must use safe and effective exercise techniques, and their performance will be evaluated via student comment cards. Required certifications include current instructor certifications from Air Force accepted organizations and CPR certification from American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or Red Cross. Contractor personnel must comply with all security instructions, obtain required badges, and complete Antiterrorism Awareness Level I training. Wage rates and fringe benefits are subject to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4217 for Kent County, Delaware.

Submission & Evaluation

This acquisition uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). Quotes must be submitted using Attachment 2 - Quote Schedule and emailed to the points of contact. Quoters must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submission.

Evaluation factors, considered approximately equal, are:

  • Price: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Total Evaluated Price (TEP) includes base, all options, and the 6-month extension.
  • Past Performance: Evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable scale based on up to three recent (within 5 years), relevant past efforts (similar scope/complexity, magnitude ~$100K, FFP contract type, DoD installation environment). Unknown or neutral past performance will be considered acceptable.
  • Technical Approach: Quoters must clearly explain how they intend to ensure successful contract performance, avoiding rephrasing the SOW.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 9, 2026
DAFB Group Exercise Instructor | GovScope