Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team (HPT)

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity (USAHCA) to gather market research information regarding a potential requirement for an interdisciplinary Human Performance Team (HPT). The goal is to assist the Government in analyzing potential requirements, obtaining commercial insights on performance-based solutions, best practices, contractual arrangements, and risks. This RFI is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

• The Government is seeking industry sources capable of providing an interdisciplinary Human Performance Team (HPT) to support the Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System.

• The requirement involves approximately 25 Contractor Full-Time Equivalent (CFTE) personnel.

• Support will be required across multiple geographically dispersed locations within CONUS.

• Key execution characteristics include a multi-location performance, a travel-intensive support model, alignment with the Army Reserve “39-Day / Other 28-Day” model, and integration with unit leadership and H2F Integration Teams (HITs).

• NAICS Code: 621399 – Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

• Size Standard: $10 million

Respondents are asked to provide:

• Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, Business Size, Address, and Point of Contact.

• Responses to 15 specific questions covering:

  • Typical NAICS code usage
  • Labor categories and qualifications
  • Recruiting challenges and strategies
  • Staffing strategies (local vs. traveling, retention, bench/backfill, OPTEMPO)
  • Full-time vs. part-time staffing approaches
  • Cost and continuity impacts of staffing locally or regionally
  • Preferred pricing structures (e.g., FFP per FTE, hourly rates)
  • Barriers to competition
  • Acceptable proposal preparation timeframe
  • Recommended transition period
  • Peak recruiting seasons
  • Feedback on single-award vs. regional approaches
  • Performance tracking and reporting approaches
  • Approach to executing multi-location, travel-intensive requirements

• Responses are due by 12:00 PM Central Time on May 19, 2026.

• Submit responses to Delbert Spriggs (Contracting Officer) at delbert.d.spriggs2.civ@army.mil and Jericca Rodriguez (Contract Specialist) at jericca.c.rodriguez.civ@army.mil.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To improve Warfighter readiness, holistic well-being, and retention across the Army Reserve by providing embedded human performance expertise in Physical, Nutritional, Mental, Spiritual, and Sleep domains. This contract aims to integrate a Human Performance Team (HPT) to assess, educate, train, and support Reserve Soldiers and leaders, enhancing fitness, reducing injuries, and optimizing overall effectiveness.

The contractor will provide non-personal services through an interdisciplinary HPT. The team's primary function is education, program development, and advisory support, not direct supervision of Soldiers. The HPT will consist of Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and Athletic Trainers. Services will be delivered across multiple dispersed locations supporting three primary commands: Army Reserve Medical Command (AR-MEDCOM), 88th Readiness Division (RD), and 81st Readiness Division (RD).

Key performance objectives include effective HPT integration and collaboration, successful development and delivery of domain-specific programs (Physical Readiness, Performance Nutrition, Mental Readiness, Injury Prevention), and effective mentorship of unit H2F Integration Teams (HITs). Performance will be monitored through monthly activity reports, quarterly performance and ROI reports, and After-Action Reviews (AARs) for major training events.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period, one 12-month option period, and an optional 6-month extension. (Base: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027; Option 1: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028; Extension: April 1, 2028 - September 30, 2028).

• Place of Performance: Multiple dispersed locations supporting AR-MEDCOM (Pinellas Park, FL; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ; Gillem Enclave, GA), 88th RD (Fort Snelling, MN; Fort McCoy, WI), and 81st RD (Tampa, FL; Columbia, SC; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Fort Jackson, SC).

• Personnel: Requires 25 Contractor Full-Time Equivalents (CFTEs) including Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and Athletic Trainers. Specific qualifications and licenses are detailed for each role.

• Security: All contractor personnel must be U.S. Citizens and obtain a SECRET security clearance.

• Equipment: Contractor shall furnish all necessary specialized health, fitness, nutritional, and diagnostic equipment (CFE).

• Travel: Contractor personnel will travel within CONUS to support dispersed locations. Travel costs are reimbursable per JTR and FAR 31.205-46, with pre-approval required.

• Hours: Flexible hours aligned with USAR training schedules, often outside traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Deliverables: Monthly Activity Reports, Quarterly Performance & ROI Reports, Implementation Strategies, Onboarding Curricula, Resource Libraries, HIT Mentorship Packages, and AARs.