99th Contracting Squadron, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV 89191-7063

Q -- HEALTH/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR SOL F26600-97-QV129 DUE 091097 POC Marcelle D. Glover, Contracting Specialist, (702) 652-5355; Mr. Willie J. Randolph, Contracting Officer, (702) 652-4379 The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials, to perform duties as a Health/Fitness Instructor, to include but not limited to: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (1) Conduct various aerobic and specialized exercise classes. Instruct fitness training programs, and fitness assessments. (2) Coordinate with the exercise physiologist on Cycle Ergometry, assessments and training of active duty members for determination of VO2 Max. May be required on occasion to administer the Cycle Ergometry assessment to individuals. (3) Check fitness equipment on a routine basis and notifies the manager of Health Promotions Program of equipment breakage or malfunction. ensures that participants do not misuse the equipment, prevents access to defective equipment, and ensures safety of all participants. (4) Present fitness equipment orientation and education to participants, which include topics such as safety, proper warm-up, proper stretching, explanation of physical fitness cardiovascular training, strength training, flexibility, correct exercise techniques and basic nutrition. (5) Coordinate with the installation fitness program manager, and performs fitness assessments and prescribing exercise prescriptions. (6) Coordinate with the installation fitness program manager and develop health programs for the local population as determined by a local needs assessment survey. (7) Submits the following reports for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer or an appointed representative: a. Schedule or aerobic/exercise classes and number of participants monthly. b. An outline for participants on topics such as proper warm-up, proper stretching, correct exercise techniques etc. c. Documentation on fitness assessment on participants and number of participants assessed. d. Log of equipment maintenance and cleaning. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: (1) Knowledge: Contractor shall have knowledge of physical fitness and exercise, BS degree in the health fitness field preferably a masters in exercise physiology. Must havecurrent certification as a Health/Fitness instructor with the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council of Exercise (ACE) or American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA), and shall have current CPR certification. (2) Experience: Experience of at least one year of practice which enables the employee to competently and independently lead aerobic/fitness classes, perform fitness assessments. Ongoing experience in working harmoniously with groups of people within a health and wellness setting. Experience with submaximal assessments and the AF Fitness Program helpful but not required. (3) Duties and Responsibilities: Prescribe exercise prescription and direction in the use of exercise and equipment, i.e. treadmills, stationary bikes, Cybex strength equipment. Performs fitness assessments to include cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance and skin-fold caliper measurement for body fat, and bio-impendence body composition analysis. Aids in providing programs to meet the needs of a large number of participants. (4) Complexity: The work includes various duties involving participation in the exercise programs, and assisting in the implementation of individual programs. The Fitness Instructor schedules fitness assessment appointments and reevaluations. Works directly with the serviced population and with all levels of installation management to help promote and conduct health and fitness programs, aerobic programs, HAWC educational programs, etc. (5) Physical Demands: The contractor is required to do considerable walking and bending, stooping, stretching, demonstrating physical flexibility. May be required to drive a vehicle when participating in an off-site Health and Wellness program. Much of the work of this position is done in a Health and Wellness Center setting. Moderately heavy physical effort may be required while leading exercise classes. May be required to lift objects weighting up to 50 pounds. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include established written procedures of AFI 40-101, AFI 40-501, AF PGL 94-8 and Nellis HAWC OI's. Deviations from guidelines are coordinated prior to implementation. POSITION OVERSIGHT: Objectives and priorities of the program are reviewed and accepted by the Director of Health Promotion Programs who coordinates overall objectives and priorities of the program. The base installation base fitness program manager is the expert in the technical aspects of exercise programs and in fitness activities. Work is reviewed for consistency with broad program objectives and compliance. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Since work requires contact with people from all walks of life the fitness instructor must have an ability to work independently and at ease with: all ranks of the military, active duty and retired and their dependents, base civilian employees, other staff members of the HAWC, students, professionals in the civilian community, individual participants, and the base medical facility. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are to exchange information concerning individual goals regarding their physical and emotional fitness, to instruct fitness and wellness, and to monitor or adjust individual fitness programs. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Work will be performed in the exercise/fitness area within the Health and Wellness center, building 625, except as otherwise specified by the Director of the Health Promotion program. Advance notice of 2 working days will be given. Offerors will bid on the following items: CLIN 0001, Health/Fitness Instructor, Quantity 12, Unit Months, Unit Price, Total Price. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation (F26600-97-QV129) is issued as a Request for Quotation. This procurement is reserved for small business concerns, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 8049 This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219.6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy to the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items. Award will be based on the lowest priced bid from a responsible contractor in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. Bids must be submitted in writing to the 99th Contracting Squadron, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB NV 89191-7063. Award will be made on or about 01 Oct 97. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which, if timely received will be considered by this agency. (0226)

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