How to bid on Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Reserve needs a contractor to provide Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team (HPT) services. This involves embedding human performance experts to support the readiness and resilience of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers. The goal is to assess, educate, train, and support Soldiers in five H2F areas: Physical, Nutritional, Mental, Spiritual, and Sleep.

The contractor will provide 25 full-time personnel, including Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and Athletic Trainers. These professionals will offer educational, advisory, and human performance optimization services, not clinical medical care. Tasks include developing readiness programs, coaching, delivering educational content, and mentoring unit-level H2F Integration Teams.

Services will be performed at various locations in Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Personnel must be prepared for flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends, and regular travel to subordinate unit locations. The planned contract includes a 12-month base period, one 12-month option, and a potential six-month extension.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning proposals are not yet requested. The full solicitation is expected to be posted within the next two to three weeks. The deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. At this time, no proposals are due. The purpose of this notice is to inform vendors about the upcoming opportunity and allow them to begin preparing.

The full solicitation, when released, will include a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). This PPQ is already attached to the current notice, allowing vendors to start requesting references for their past performance now.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with experience in providing human performance services to athletic or tactical populations. The contractor must be able to provide 25 full-time equivalent personnel with specific professional education, certification, and licensure requirements. All contractor personnel must be U.S. Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance.

The opportunity falls under the healthcare category, specifically focusing on non-clinical human performance optimization, nutrition, cognitive performance, strength and conditioning, and athletic training.

How to respond

This is a pre-solicitation notice, so proposals are not required at this time. The full solicitation will be released later. To access the original source of this notice and any attached documents, such as the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), you will need to click the “View original source” link on the portal.

If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view documents, though this is not always necessary for every bid.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Since the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is already available, start identifying and contacting your references now. Gathering strong, relevant past performance information takes time, so beginning this process early will give you a significant advantage when the full solicitation is released.

Carefully review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand the full scope of services required. Begin to identify potential personnel who meet the specific education, certification, and licensure requirements for Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and Athletic Trainers. Ensure these individuals are U.S. Citizens and can obtain a Confidential security clearance.

Consider how your firm can address the unique challenges of supporting a part-time force, including flexible scheduling for evenings and weekends, and the ability to travel to multiple subordinate unit locations. Highlight any experience your team has with similar populations or in environments requiring adaptable service delivery.