Lifeguard Services

The 45th Contracting Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base is conducting market research for aquatics management and lifeguard services. This requirement involves non-personal services for the Fitness Center Mission Training Pool and the Outdoor Recreation Community Recreation Pool. Work includes facility management, safety oversight, and technical pool operations to support mission readiness and community activities. The Performance Work Statement details staffing, safety protocols, and water quality maintenance. Key requirements include a 50:1 patron-to-lifeguard ratio and certifications from the American Red Cross or YMCA. The contractor will be responsible for a Quality Control Plan, liability insurance, and daily emergency response procedures. Responses are due by June 15, 2026. The package includes a 28-page Performance Work Statement and a Sources Sought document. Capability statements must include company data, socio-economic status, and three past performance references. The Department of the Air Force has issued a notice to identify contractors capable of managing aquatics and lifeguard services at Patrick Space Force Base. This market research covers the Fitness Center Mission Training Pool and the Outdoor Recreation Community Recreation Pool. Operations must follow the CDC Model Aquatics Health Code, DAFMAN 48-143, and Florida Administrative Code for Public Swimming Pools. Duties include patron surveillance, water survival screening, rule enforcement, and emergency response.