Aircrew Accommodation Lab Support

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The primary objective of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to define the tasks and deliverables for a contractor to conduct test and evaluation of aircrew flight equipment (AFE) and aircraft crew stations. This evaluation will assess the anthropometric accommodation for the United States Air Force (USAF) population, supporting the Airmen Accommodation Lab (AAL) mission.

• Evaluate new life support and aircrew technologies, including helmets, head-mounted systems, protective gear, uniforms, and aircraft crew stations.

• Utilize and maintain government or contractor-furnished scanning equipment (e.g., 3D scanners, pressure sensors, digitizing systems).

• Develop test mock-ups, prototypes, and conduct lab and field tests for new technical designs.

• Provide a laboratory facility near Wright-Patterson AFB for housing equipment and conducting tests.

• Develop best practices for recruiting and assigning candidates based on body size.

• Collaborate with other DoD services (e.g., NAVAIR) to leverage resources.

• Develop test plans, conduct tests, evaluate crew stations and equipment, and perform data collection and analysis.

• Write test and technical reports.

• Develop integrated human performance and mass properties models, software, and databases.

• Recruit test participants and provide necessary materials and equipment.

• Develop models for aircrew accommodation performance, equipment fit, and user size/shape, potentially porting them to digital human modeling or biomechanical injury risk assessment models.

• Improve methods for anthropometric assessments in workstation accommodation and equipment fit, determining relationships between body size/shape and AFE fit.

• Conduct accommodation evaluations for aircraft cockpits and operator workstations using digital human modeling and physical mock-ups.

• Characterize user populations using statistical matching techniques and existing 3D anthropometric databases.

• Maintain up-to-date multivariate boundary cases based on current USAF population data.

• Implement and maintain capabilities for motion capture, 3D model generation, synthetic data generation, and graphic design.

• Participate in meetings and conferences to provide subject matter expertise.

• Develop laboratory software for technique development, experimentation, data collection, and analysis.

• Procure, develop, and install laboratory prototype hardware.

• Perform special studies and analyses as requested by the contracting officer.

• Develop and improve methods for anthropometric assessments.

• Quantify the level of accommodation for the USAF population.

• Ensure equipment and aircraft acquisition programs accommodate the central 95% of the recruiting population.

• Deliver required software and hardware as specified.

• Submit Contract Funds Status Reports, recurring status reports, ECPs, CCPs, and requests for variances.

• Prepare and submit deliverable data in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List.

• The PWS does not explicitly state the period of performance or specific locations beyond requiring a laboratory facility in close proximity to Wright-Patterson AFB.

• Security: Comply with DD Form 254, protect data, follow security and Non-Disclosure Agreements. AFLCMC/ROU controls release of deliverable products.

• OPSEC: Provide OPSEC protection for sensitive/critical information per AFI 10-701. Initial and annual OPSEC training required.

• CUI: Comply with DoDI 5200.48, AFI 16-1404, and related guidance for Controlled Unclassified Information.

• ITAR: Adhere to Arms Export Control Act and ITAR regulations. Obtain written approval 30 days prior to assigning foreign persons access to work, equipment, or data.

• Hazardous Materials: Work with oxygen, nitrogen, and compressed air tanks; follow safety procedures for procurement, storage, use, and disposal.

• Safety: Comply with federal, state, and local safety/environmental regulations, Air Force safety regulations, and MIL-STD 882E for system safety requirements.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that outlines the specific data deliverables required from the contractor for the Human Systems Labs Program Airmen Accommodation Lab (AAL) under contract number RFI. It details various data items, their titles, authorities, contract references, submission requirements, and distribution information.

• Data Items: A comprehensive list of data items (e.g., Presentation Material, Status Report, Test Plan, Software Design Description) with unique identifiers (A001-A015).
• Authorities: Specifies the Data Acquisition Document (DID) for each data item.
• Contract Reference: Links each data item to a specific paragraph within the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Submission Requirements: Details frequency of submission (e.g., As Required, Monthly), dates for first and subsequent submissions, and required formats (e.g., Microsoft Office, searchable Adobe).
• Distribution: Identifies the addressees (e.g., PM, C/DM) and the number of copies required for each data item.
• Remarks: Provides specific instructions or clarifications for certain data items, including tailoring of DIDs and submission deadlines.

This CDRL is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the exact documentation and reporting the government expects to receive throughout the contract performance period. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurately estimating proposal costs and ensuring compliance if awarded the contract. It outlines the scope of documentation required, the format, and the delivery schedule.