PWS_for_Model_of_Human_Brain.pdf

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Interactive Tactile Model of Human Brain

AT

The National Museum of Health and Medicine 2460 Linden Lane, Bldg 2500 Silver Spring, MD 20910

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3

2. GENERAL INFORMATION 3

3. SERVICE SUMMARY 4

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES 4

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Interactive Tactile Model of Human Brain

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: This exhibit will include a wall-mounted plastic half-model of the human brain in cross section. Visitors will be invited to touch with fingers and hands. As they do, they will hear a human-voice narrator announce identify each feature that they touch. By tapping on a single part of the model, visitors will be able to drill down into multiple layers of description and explanation, so that they can learn how the brain works, and what can go wrong in the event of injury or disease.

• Model size: Twice-actual size of an adult human brain.

• Wall panel size: 20”x13” (landscape format).

• Materials: 3D printed in nylon.

• Three step coating system: carbon rich paint to create touch-responsive zones;

acrylic paint for visuals; automotive clear coat to seal and protect the surface.

• Electronics: Raspberry Pi running custom app programmed in Python, audio amplifier and speakers. Electronics to be mounted behind the wall panel.

• Content: Information delivered by the exhibit will be organized in layers. An online spreadsheet will be used to organize the spoken messages for each brain part.

This document will be shared with educators at NMHM for review and editing.

• Power requirement: 120 VAC power must be available at a receptacle to be installed by NMHM behind the wall panel.

1.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Performance period for this contract will begin no more than ninety (90) days from the date of the award.

1.2 The contractor/vendor shall repair or replace any or all exhibit components in the event of malfunction or breakage for a period of one year at no cost to the museum, and will continue to provide on-site service for the life of the exhibit. Any requested changes to exhibit content will be made at no cost for one year.

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 HOURS OF OPERATION: Contractor Personnel shall provide support during normal business hours (8 AM to 10 AM, Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays).

2.2 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Contractor personnel must adhere to standards of conduct as established by applicable laws and regulations.

2.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall adhere to current installation security policies that apply to USAG Forest Glen.

3 SERVICE SUMMARY:

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold Professional Services Quality Control

1.2 The vendor and or their

representative shall repair or replace any or all exhibit components in the event of a malfunction.

4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES: The US Government will not provide any equipment, personnel or facilities to the vendor or contractor for the execution of this contract.