REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, AIR FORCE FITNESS PROGRAM, MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE TESTING This announcement is a notice of potential requirements and a request for information about commercial-off-the-shelf products that measure muscular strength and endurance. Information contained in this synopsis is for planning purposes only. This announcement does not constitute an invitation for bid or request for proposal, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1308.1 requires each member of the armed forces to participate in an annual physical fitness assessment consisting of aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. Individual service members must possess the cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength/endurance, and whole-body flexibility to perform their mission by military specialty. Individual service components determine the method of fitness assessment and tailor it to fit the needs of their mission. The USAF implements the DoDI under the Air Force Fitness Program, a submaximal Cycle Ergometry assessment to estimate cardio-respiratory efficiency (VO2max). The Air Force Fitness Program does not assess strength and flexibility. This market survey is to enable analysis of commercial-off-the-shelf products for use in the Air Force Fitness Program to measure muscular strength/endurance and flexibility using a bench press and leg press type of exercise. Vendors are encouraged to make comments and ask questions about this market survey. The desired exchange of information between the Government and industry will help the AF Fitness Program Office determine if sources capable of satisfying the stated requirements exist. To assist with the Government review of available products, please provide product information (brochures, e-mail, product webpage address, standard commercial terms and conditions) within 30 days after the posting date of this notice. The Government point of contact is Lt Sarah Dahl, Program Manger, e-mail: sarah.dahl@hermes.brooks.af.mil, Fax: (210) 536-5432. Lt. Dahl's mailing address is provided in the announcement heading. With your correspondence please identify a point of contact, and phone number or e-mail address. E-MAIL: click her to contact the Air Force Fitness Program Strength & Fitness Test Program Manager., sarah.dahl@hermes.brooks.af.mil.

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