PWS_Research_Analyst.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For 56 FW Aerospace Research Physiologist Support 01 Dec 18

1.0 INTRODUCTION: As the 56 FW increases its human performance capability at Luke AFB it will require experienced researchers in aerospace and exercise physiology. In order to validate the Human Performance Team’s methods, research efforts must parallel the human performance enhancement efforts. The research support in aerospace and exercise physiology will extend to programs designed to increase the ability of the Air Force to maintain fitness for duty, mitigate injury, and perform at a peak physical level.

Serves as investigator or supporting scientist to devise and apply techniques in human physiology and related sciences to enhance performance of Air Force Personnel, including aircrew, RPA operators and special operations forces. Applies knowledge of specialized equipment and techniques to conduct research on improving physical and cognitive performance of Air Force personnel. This requires proficiency with all aspects of the operation and application of specialized instrumentation, equipment, and devices used to conduct experimental research with human subjects. Participates in development and execution of experiments with human subjects including development of research proposals, protocols and test plans for research involving human performance optimization. Collects and analyzes data, authors scientific manuscripts, and presents results at scientific meetings and internal reviews. Interacts with customers and outside organizations to collaborate, and leverage external technologies and resources. Participates in the development of the lab research plans and strategies. Civilian subject matter expert for consultation for operational and research aeromedical physiology related issues.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor employee shall provide Advisory & Assistance services to assist the 56 FW.

2.1 Research Aerospace Physiologist Support: The contractor requires expert knowledge in human performance, medical research, human systems integration, and human subject research regulatory requirements. The candidate shall have a minimum of a Master of Science degree related to human physiology (PhD is strongly desired) with at least five years of experience in research and evaluation for human systems engineering and human performance research. Familiarity with fighter wing culture is highly desired. The contractor shall have expert knowledge in Federal and Department of Defense regulations, and Air Force medical and personnel policy related to human subject research.

2.1.1 The contractor employee shall have at least five years’ experience and expertise in physiology research, and shall be able to design, conduct, and oversee a wide variety of physiological tests and experiments including, but not limited to, acceleration and altitude physiology in military settings.

2.1.2 The contractor employee shall perform inside observer duties at altitude, i.e., in the cockpit or in the altitude chamber, in support of experiments.

2.1.3 The contractor employee shall serve as a subject matter expert in designing operational or medical countermeasures effective against current aerospace physiological problems.

2.1.4 The contractor employee should have experience presenting research at national or international meetings and should be published in peer reviewed physiological and/or medical journals.

2.1.5 The contractor employee shall perform and complete assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups. The contractor shall establish and maintain a constant and effective working relationship within the 56 FW, MAJCOMs, Air Staff, academia, business, and industry customers, partners, and stakeholders for coordination, support, and changes to the scope of assigned work. The contractor shall maintain effective working relationships with principal investigators, program managers, researchers, and support staff involved in the acquisition of medical systems and conduct of aerospace medical research.

2.1.6. The contractor employee shall prepare and maintain test results, technical information, reports, and briefings on progress, and provide evaluation, analysis and recommendations for ongoing and proposed aerospace physiology research.

2.1.7. The contractor employee shall provide support for human-use centrifuge, high altitude and environmental chamber research; be responsible for administering research/test & evaluation (T&E) protocols, protecting human subjects during research/T&E, and monitoring and measuring physiological data to draw conclusions about human health and performance in high altitude, thermal, high-G acceleration, and other aerospace environments.

2.1.8. The contractor employee shall provide instruction in the areas of high altitude physiology, acceleration physiology, fatigue and fatigue countermeasures, thermal stress, and exercise as it relates to optimizing human performance and health.

2.1.9. The contractor employee shall train human subject panel/research subjects on altitude physiology, hypoxia, protective aircrew flight equipment, and physiologic effects occurring in high-altitude and hypoxic environments.

2.1.10. The contractor employee shall prepare research/T&E proposals, protocols and informed consent documents for research efforts. The contractor employee shall write technical reports acceptable for publication in scientific journals.

3.0 SERVICES SUMMARY:

See Basic IDIQ contract PWS, paragraph 4.0

4.0 BASE SUPPORT:

The contractor shall be provided office space, computer and office equipment (including PC) and office supplies as needed. All software and hardware, passwords/access to military Internet/E-mail and applicable database will be available within the scope of the contract. The contractor shall comply with local, AF and DoD policies.

5.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

5.1 The overall period of performance for this task order is 12 months from effective date of award, with two possible one-year option periods.

5.2 Work will be accomplished at Luke AFB, AZ 85309. Temporary alternate work locations may be assigned by the Contracting Officer Representative as circumstances dictate.

5.3 The contractor shall conform to the regular Monday through Friday work schedule. The core work hours are 0730 – 1630, Monday through Friday: however, there may be times when it is necessary for contractors to work after duty hours in support of taskings. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week per contract employee. All alternative work schedules must be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative with the assent of the Project Principal Investigator(s) and Division/Branch Chief.

6.0 OTHER DIRECT COSTS AND TRAVEL:

Contractor will be required to travel when authorized to participate in USAFSAM, FH, and customer business line related meetings and conferences to fulfill respective mission goals. Such travel will only be as directed and coordinated through the COR within thirty days in advance of all contractor travel in order to obtain proper authorizations. The specific travel locations, duration, number of trips, etc. will be upon direction of the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative without modification to the task order, as long as adequate travel funding is available in accordance with the resulting task order. Contractor shall bill the government as reimbursable expense in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) applicable for the appropriate geographical area for non-local travel costs incurred as a result of a request by the government to execute the task requirements.

7.0 SECURITY:

7.1 Position of Trust. All contractor personnel require a minimum of a National Agency Check with written Inquires (NACI)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated systems or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any task order. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoD 5200.1-R and AFI 31-501 Information Security. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No foreign nationals shall be employed for any task order issued under this contract without prior approval of the Government.

7.1.1 Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security), the 56 FW OPSEC Plan, and critical information list. The contractor shall participate in the 56 FW sustained OPSEC awareness training or include OPSEC training as part of their on-going security program. The 56 FW OPSEC coordinator will evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in 56 FW Sup to AFI 10-701. Comment by Author: Does this exist for 56 FW?

7.1.2. Information Security and Force Protection. The contractor shall provide Information Security and Force Protection training as defined by AFI31-401(Information Security Program Management) and AFI 10-245 (Air Force Antiterrorism Standards). The contractor shall participate in the 56 FW sustained Information Security and Force Protection/Anti-terrorism training or include this training as part of their on-going security program. The 56 FW Security Manager will evaluate the training posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in AFI 31-40, AFI 10-245 and applicable AETC and local supplements.

7.2 Information Assurance Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel accessing information systems have the proper and current information assurance certification to perform information assurance functions described in DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. The Contractor shall meet the applicable information assurance certification requirements.

8.0 REPORTS AND DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

8.1 Contractor Progress, Status and Management Report (PSMR). On a monthly basis, the contractor shall provide a status report with each monthly invoice. The information will be on project status and describe the work accomplished. The report will include financial status describing hours and costs expended per individual during the current period as well as cumulative hours and costs through the current reporting period. The contractor employee shall also identify any issues/problems anticipated in schedule or cost ceiling during the next reporting period, Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) – A003, as per the basic contract.

The report shall have five sections:

1. Project Title, Time Period of report, Date

2. Performance: Current status of deliverables, measured against project expectations.

3. Schedule: Have scheduled activities and milestones been completed on or before time, and impact of delays.

4. Costs: Are there any actual or significant deviations, are significant costs adequately explained in terms of project plans? (i.e. large initial equipment purchase, followed by labor related costs.)

5. Risk: Are there known or anticipated opportunities or events that will or can affect project.

Reports shall be submitted in a non-proprietary or commercial easily transferrable format and by hard-copy if desired.

8.2 Technical Report – Study/Services. Final reports are to be submitted upon completion of each project, CDRL - A007, as per the basic contract.

8.3 All reports and data shall be submitted in a non-proprietary, easily transferrable format.

8.4 All reports, data, findings and literature shall be property of the 56 FW. The contractor shall not reuse or distribute project information without the express permission of 56 FW and shall retain all 56 FW origin markings.

9.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The contractor shall comply with all applicable operating procedures, standard methods, best management practices, management plans, and existing requirement analysis, laboratory processes and analytical procedures. The following documents of issue are in effect on the date of the Request for Proposal (RFP) release.

9.1 Military Standards/Specifications – As specified in the basic contract.

9.2 Public Laws and Statutes. The contractor shall comply with the latest issue or version (including all changes and amendments) of federal, state and local statutes or other regulations in effect on the date of issuance of the individual task orders unless otherwise noted.

9.3 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 (as specified in the basic contract).

9.4 AFI 33-332, Privacy Act Program, is mandatory in its entirety.

9.5 DoD Directive 5500.7, Standards of Conduct, Latest Version

10.0 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD) CONTRACTOR SERVICES DURING CRISIS:

The performance of these services is not considered to be mission essential during time of crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written direction.

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