17T0051_SOW_FBO.pdf

RFQ No. FA5209-17-T-0051 Attachment

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER-PACIFIC

(ITC-PAC)

AN INVESTIGATION OF ALTERNATIVE HMIS

FOR TELE-OPERATION AND SUPERVISORY CONTROL

OF ROBOTIC LAND VEHICLES UNDER SIMULATED MOTION

(Document No. W90GQZ-70110011)

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE.

The Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group has, in partnership with industry, developed a highly immersive Tactical Team Simulator (TTS). The TTS is a virtual simulation environment that uses Virtual Battlespace 3. It is configured with 15 motion actuated seats and associated visual systems (flat screen and Virtual Reality (VR) displays), and control systems based on operator role (steering wheel and pedals for driver; joystick and screen for remote weapon operation, etc.)

In the most recent study (March 2016), the TTS was configured to include one Infantry Fighting Vehicle inclusive of a robotic combat vehicle operator station used by the Opposition Forces (OPFOR). The operator tele-operated one or more unmanned combat ground vehicles (UCGV).

Motion for the UCGV operator was turned off during this study.

The proposed study to investigate proposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for tele-operating and supervising robotic land vehicles will employ the TTS with the addition of simulated motion via an actuated seat, as well as two alternative HMI configurations. One will be to employ a representation of the Warfighter Machine Interface, which is the HMI developed by the Tank-Automotive Research Development and Engineering Command (TARDEC) and DCS Corporation, with assistance from Army Research Lab - Human Research and Engineering Directorate (ARL-HRED),to support robotic vehicle operations, the other will involve a design evolved from the one employed in the 2016 DST study. The proposed study will focus on the use of these HMIs by robotic vehicle operators and will involve two key data collection activities.

- The first will entail the study of a single operator using each HMI, participating as part of a larger study conducted over 5 days investigating the tactical and human system integration implications of robotic land vehicle exploitation in the context of upgrading a subset of the Australian field vehicle fleet to have truck platooning capabilities. The larger study will involve 12-15 Corps of Transport personnel and an Opposing Force (OPFOR).

- The second data collection activity will involve the use of a civilian cohort of 20 to 30 participants using both HMIs as part of a within-subjects experimental design, undertaking a short 1 to 2 hour non-combat related task of delivering aid via a combination of a crewed and a robotic platform, confederates will be employed to play the roles of vehicle commander and driver for the crewed vehicle.

It is proposed that two students will lead the collection of data with the specific differentiation of research foci to be negotiated with the students and their university supervisors (Principal Investigator (PI)).

The duration of this Research and Development is 12 months with a 12-month option.

1.2. DELIVERABLES.

1.2.1. First Deliverable (Basic Period) - Project Proposal.

Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall submit ITC-PAC a Project Proposal which is to measure the progress of the Project, for ITC-PAC’s acceptance.

Project Proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

Project title Investigators

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Concise summary Abstract Objectives Relevance to DoD Background Summary of project plan, expected project result and expected project benefit Project duration Budget details (equipment, labor, etc.)

References

1.2.2. Second Deliverable (Basic Period) – Interim Report.

The contractor shall submit an interim report detailing the progress of the completed segments of the project to ITC-PAC at the end of the 6-month stage after commencement of work.

Interim Report shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

Status of project plan.

Progress made in the first 6 months.

Projected progress to be made in the next 6 months.

1.2.3. Third Deliverables (Basic Period)

1.2.3.1. Final Report of Basic Period

The contractor shall submit the Final Report of Basic Period to ITC-PAC with all the results, problems and/or discoveries encountered during the project phases within 30 days after the Basic Period ends.

The Final Report of Basic Period shall include, at a minimum, the following information;

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Summary (or Abstract) of the Project Introduction (or Background) Experiment Result & Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgement Reference

1.2.3.2. Financial Report of Basic Period

Together with the Final Report of Basic Period, the contractor shall deliver the Financial Report of this Project to ITC-PAC.

The Financial Report of Basic Period shall include the cost spent for the Project in the following category:

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Equipment, , Publication & Report).

1.2.4. Fourth Deliverables (Option 1 Period) – Project Proposal

Before the Option 1 Period starts, the contractor shall submit ITC-PAC a Project Proposal for Option 1 Period which is to measure the progress of the Project, for ITC-PAC’s acceptance.

Project Proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Concise summary Abstract Objectives Relevance to DoD Background Summary of project plan, expected project result and expected project benefit Project duration Budget details (equipment, labor, etc.)

References

1.2.5. Fifth Deliverable (Option 1 Period) – Interim Report

The contractor shall submit an interim report detailing the progress of the completed segments of the project to ITC-PAC at the end of the 6-month stage after commencement of Option 1 Period.

Interim Report shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

Status of project plan.

Progress made in the first 6 months.

Projected progress to be made in the next 6 months.

1.2.6. Sixth Deliverables (Option 1 Period)

1.2.6.1. Final Report

The contractor shall submit the Final Report to ITC-PAC with all the results, problems and/or discoveries encountered during the project phases within 30 days after the performance period ends.

The Final Report shall include, at a minimum, the following information;

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Summary (or Abstract) of the Project Introduction (or Background) Experiment Result & Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgement Reference

1.2.6.2. Financial Report

Together with the Final Report, the contractor shall deliver the Financial Report of this Project to

ITC-PAC.

The Financial Report shall include the cost spent for the Project in the following category:

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Equipment, Publication & Report, Computer Service).

1.3. PAYMENTS.

1.3.1. First Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of a Project Proposal mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the first invoice to ITC-PAC. The first payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.2. Second Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of an interim report mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the second invoice to ITC-PAC. The second payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.3. Third Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Third Deliverables mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the third invoice to ITC-PAC. The third payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.4. Fourth Payment (Option 1 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Project Proposal for Option 1 Period mentioned above (Fourth Deliverable), the contractor shall submit the fourth invoice to ITC-PAC. The fourth payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.5. Fifth Payment (Option 1 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of an interim report mentioned above (Fifth Deliverable), the contractor shall submit the fifth invoice to ITC-PAC. The fifth payment will be made upon ITC- PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.6. Sixth Payment (Option 1 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Sixth Deliverables mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the sixth invoice to ITC-PAC. The sixth payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY. No US government furnished property shall be provided nor used in this project.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1. Contractor Employees. Personnel shall meet or exceed the following requirement:

3.1.1. Contractor shall not hire employees of the United States Government and/or employees otherwise under contract for service to the United States Government if employing such persons would create a conflict of interest, or appearance of a conflict of interest as determined by the contractor. Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of DoD, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DODR 5500.7, Standards of Conduct.