AAL PWS.docx

Performance Work Statement

Human Systems Labs Program Airmen Accommodation Lab (AAL)

January 26, 2025

Prepared By: AFLCMC/ROU

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1.0 PURPOSE

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Human Systems Division (AFLCMC/ROU) mission is to acquire and support human systems to enhance warfighter performance, protection, and survivability. The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to define the tasks and deliverables for the contractor to conduct test and evaluation of aircrew flight equipment and aircraft crew stations to assess the level of anthropometric accommodation for the Unites States Air Force (USAF) population in support of the Human Systems Division’s Airmen Accommodation Lab (AAL).

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Human Systems Division (HSD), within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is responsible for the development and Life Cycle Management of all Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) for USAF aircrews. In that role, the HSD relies on the Airmen Accommodation Laboratory (AAL) to measure and represent USAF airmen body size data as it relates to fit, function, and safety in order to improve protection for our Warfighter. The high- tech science behind fit is anthropometry, the study of human body measurements. For equipment and aircraft acquisition programs, there is a requirement to collect traditional anthropometric measurements, demographic information, and three-dimensional (3D) data for body shape information on current USAF personnel. These data are used to quantify the performance of crew station and protective equipment design as they relate to verification of fit. Furthermore, the level of accommodation, or percentage of the population accommodated, is quantified and used to develop tariffs for equipment items. For crew stations, the complex multivariate body size proportions must be evaluated to estimate physical accommodation limits based on functional/operational/mission requirements for new airframes, and airframe modifications.

Additionally, it is necessary to monitor changes in the U.S. recruitment population and chronological trends in body dimensions in order to accurately represent current and future USAF male and female populations. The USAF now requires all equipment and aircraft acquisition programs to accommodate the central 95% of the recruiting population. Statistically capturing each target population data with regard to crew station and equipment fit is required to ensure enhancements in capability and improved protection for our Warfighters.

3.0 SCOPE

The scope of this effort is to evaluate new life support and aircrew technologies to include, but not limited to, helmet and head-mounted systems, protective and survival gear, personal safety devices, protective gear, uniforms, and aircraft crew stations. The AAL utilizes state-of-the-art anthropometric collection methods such as the application of 3D scan data, pressure sensors, modeling, and multivariate statistics in the measurement of the human body interface in order to conduct these evaluations.

The contractor utilizes and maintains existing or new Government or contractor furnished scanning equipment items such as but not limited to the VITUS whole body scanner, handheld EVA scanner, handheld LEO scanners, FARO arm digitizing system with laser attachment, TEKSCAN pressure sensors, and custom field-of-view and field of-regard laboratory devices.

For new technical designs, it will be necessary to develop test mock-ups and prototypes and also conduct lab and field tests. In order to do this, lab modifications may be required, such as acquisition and operations of specialized test equipment. Projects may also require reverse engineering, 3D model development, and prototype development to support programs.

The contractor shall provide a laboratory facility large enough to house the specialized anthropometric equipment and to conduct testing and evaluations of AFE on significant numbers of the targeted population. This laboratory shall be of close proximity to Wright-Patterson AFB and shall provide a safe and secure facility for test participants to easily access.

The contractor shall provide technical support to develop best practices for recruiting and assigning candidates based on body size, particularly identifying opportunities for the US recruiting population The contractor shall work closely with anthropometrists from other DoD services, including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Army, and Marine Corps, to leverage resources for USAF requirements.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall work as part of an integrated contractor and government teaming arrangement that will accomplish testing and evaluation efforts supporting all AAL projects to include developing test plans, conducting tests, evaluating crew stations and equipment, performing 3D and 1D data collection and analyses, writing test reports and technical reports, developing integrated human performance and mass properties models, software, and/or databases. (DI-NDTI-80566A; DI-MISC-80711A)

The contractor shall recruit test participants; provide materials, equipment, and supplies to operate, modify, and maintain, specialized test facilities; develop or procure necessary tooling in support of AAL test and evaluation efforts.

The contractor shall develop models for aircrew accommodation performance, equipment fit, and relevant user size and shape. While many of these models are statistical in nature, some models shall be ported to digital human modeling systems, or to biomechanical injury risk assessment models, to improve their accuracy as evaluation tools.

The contractor shall develop and improve methods for performing anthropometric assessments in both workstation accommodation and for equipment fit. The contractor shall determine the relationship between body size, shape and the fit of various items of AFE. This shall include helmets, equipment mounted on helmets, flight garments, body armor, weapons systems, etc. These evaluations shall assess the quality of fit, function relative to body size, adequacy of the sizing system, tariffs, and suggest areas for fit improvement.

The contractor shall conduct accommodation evaluations to complete assessments of aircraft cockpits and operator workstations. These assessments shall consist of both digital human modeling in a digital cockpit or workstation, and anthropometric accommodation evaluations in mockups or actual crew stations. Comparison of digital and real-world accommodation evaluations shall be conducted and differences quantified. When & if modifications to platforms take place, appropriate assessment of their impact shall be evaluated with the same techniques.

The contractor shall characterize user populations by applying statistical matching techniques that leverage existing 3D anthropometric databases to improve representation. This process shall include the use of current measurement techniques as well as the development of new measurement methodologies and specialized testing equipment. The contractor shall maintain up-to-date multivariate boundary cases based on current USAF population data and policy instructions. The results of this work shall establish baseline information for the assessment and modeling of a wide variety of equipment that warfighters wear or operate. To support these efforts, the contractor shall implement and maintain capabilities for motion capture, 3D model generation, synthetic data generation, and graphic design for the purposes of model verification.

As part of the integrated contractor and government teaming arrangement, the contractor shall participate in various meetings, conferences, and symposiums to offer subject matter expertise and/or present status and field questions related to AAL projects. The contractor shall prepare and deliver presentation materials for these events, as required. (DI-ADMN-81373)

4.1 Software

The Contractor shall develop laboratory software as required for technique development, experimentation, data collection, and data analysis to address laboratory project needs. All software developed on this task order shall be a deliverable to the Government. (DI-IPSC- 81443A; DI-IPSC-81488; DI-IPSC-81435A)

4.2 Hardware

The Contractor shall procure, develop, and install laboratory prototype hardware to support all projects. All hardware developed and acquired under this task order shall be a deliverable to the Government. (DI-SESS-81002F; DI-IPSC-81431A; DI-IPSC-81432A)

4.3 Studies and Analysis

The contractor shall perform Studies and Analyses that are not defined under the current PWS, but fall within the general scope of the AAL contract. The contractor shall conduct these Special Studies and Analyses when requested and authorized by the contracting officer. The Special Studies and Analysis include: (DI-MISC-80508B)

a. Analysis of potential changes to the program budget, schedule, and/or content, and the impacts thereof

b. Budgetary cost estimates in support of Government program planning

c. Independent studies

d. Logistical management support

e. Cost Reduction Initiatives The Contractor shall also, at the Contracting Officer’s or AAL Program Manager request, provide recommendations for potential studies and analyses activities.

5.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Security

Security requirements shall be as specified on the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. The contractor will take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of data to specified level for the duration of the contract. The contractor shall follow all appropriate security and Non-Disclosure Agreements procedures regarding access to contractor proprietary information identification badges, entry control cards, and vehicle passes. AFLCMC/ROU shall control release of deliverable products, presentations and data peculiar to this effort.

5.1.1 Operations Security (OPSEC)

The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information and indicators involved in execution of this contract Task Order, as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security). LCMC Critical Information and Indicators are protected under the LCMC Operations Security Program and the LCMC Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL).

Contractor employees granted access to critical information and indicators will be provided initial OPS EC training by the LCMC OPS EC Coordinator upon in-processing and prior to being granted access to CIIL items related to the contract Task Order. The contractor will also participate in LCMC's annual OPSEC training and education programs, which includes periodic updates and refresher training on CIIL items applicable to the contract Task Order. The LCMC OPS EC coordinator will evaluate the OPS EC posture of AF contract activities and operations.

5.1.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information, AFI 16- 1404 Air Force Information Security Program, Air Force Guidance Memorandum 2020-16-01, Air Force Guidance Memorandum for CUI, 23 July 2020, and DoDM 5400.07-Air Force Manual 33-302, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program. The contractor shall monitor CUI aggregation and compilation based on the potential to generate classified information pursuant to security classification guidance addressing the accumulation of unclassified data or information.

The Contractor shall distribute controlled unclassified information IAW DoD Instruction 3200.14, Principles and Operational Parameters of the DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program, and DoD Instruction 2040.02, International Transfer of Technology, Articles, and Services. The Contractor shall properly mark all such documents IAW DoD Instruction 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents. Technical documents not subject to distribution are defined in DoD Instruction 5230.24, DoD Directive 5230.25, and DoD Manual 5010.12-M, Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data.

5.1.3 ITAR

The Contractor shall not export technical data with military application without an approval, authorization, or license under the Arms Export Control Act, as amended 22 U.S.C. 2751-2794, including the International Traffic in Amis Regulation (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq.; and the Export Administration Act of 1979, 50 U.S.C app. 2401-2420. The Contractor shall use the Militarily Critical Technologies List (MCTL) as general guidance for the purposes of making this determination. An export license is required before assigning any foreign source to perform work under this agreement and before granting access to foreign persons to any equipment and technical data generated or delivered during performance (see 22 C.F.R Section 125). The Contractor shall notify the Government Contracting Officer and obtain written approval 30 days prior to assigning or granting access to any work, equipment, or technical data generated or delivered under this agreement to foreign persons or their representatives. The notification shall include the name and country of origin of the foreign person or representative; the specific work, equipment, or data to which the person will have access; and whether the foreign person is cleared to have access to technical data (ref: DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)). The requirements for safeguarding Export-controlled Information will apply to all task orders issued under this contract and apply to any task order subcontractors. Export-controlled technical data will be marked with the following notice:

WARNING: This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

5.2 Program Management

The Contractor shall implement an effective program management structure to assure that each task and CDRL is accomplished as specified, on schedule, and within budget. The Contractor shall prepare and submit Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) or Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report as specified by each task order. (DI-MGMT-81468A; DI-FNCL-80331A) The Contractor shall provide recurring status reports which identify accomplishments to date, difficulties encountered, and compares the status achieved to planned goals. Identification of problems/deficiencies shall include known or anticipated impact, and recommended solutions shall be provided by the contractor. (DI-MGMT-80368A/T) The Contractor shall submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), and requests for variances (deviations/waivers) as required in accordance with respective CDRLs. (DI-SESS-80639E; DI-ADMN-81401C; DI-SESS-80640E)

5.3 Data Management

The Contractor shall prepare and submit deliverable data required to the AAL in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List as specified in each task order.

5.4 Hazardous Materials

The Contractor shall be required to work with hazardous materials on this task. The Contractor shall work with oxygen, nitrogen and compressed air tanks storage and use chemical lockers. The Contractor shall follow all established safety procedures with regard to the procurement, storage, use, and disposal of these hazardous materials.

5.5 Safety

The contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

The contractor shall ensure all experiments adhere to approved Safety Plans and required safety protocols. Must comply with all Air Force safety and environmental regulations.

The contractor shall comply with system safety requirements contained in MIL-STD 882E, Section 4 "General Requirements” for any deliverable systems or hardware. Must identify safety critical components of those systems or hardware, and software interfaces with those components. Must test and verify the safety-critical hardware and software for safety acceptance.

5.6 Abbreviations and Acronyms