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SATO IDIQ for non-personal severable Research and Development (R&D) services in support of Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL), including travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

SATO IDIQ travel and ODCs for the five year ordering period will be outlined in CLIN 0001 of the award document and CLIN 0001 at the task order level (including any limitations regarding the application of indirect rates and fixed fee based on the Offeror’s proposal).

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SATO IDIQ PWS

NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY R&D SUPPORT SERVICES

SATO IDIQ PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) is a Navy Medicine Research and Development Command charged with providing innovative human-centric research solutions, aligned with the Submarine Force strategic direction, to sustain superiority in the undersea domain. The Navy’s unique human performance research area is Undersea Medicine, A National Naval Responsibility. NSMRL is the only Department of Defense laboratory dedicated to research in Submarine Medicine.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 The purpose of this contract is to provide support to Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) research and development (R&D) investigations of medical, psychological, physiological, and other issues associated with the health and performance of Naval personnel in operational and non-operational settings. Research and testing conducted under this contract will be broad in scope, and encompass a wide range of disciplines, covering all aspects of Submariner Wellness, Submariner Psychological Factors, Shipboard and Diving Force Health Protection, Human Factors, and Undersea Warfighter Health and Performance. This includes Submarine Medicine, Operational and Ship Safety, Hearing Conservation and Force Health Protection, Underwater Bio-Effects, Epidemiological Studies, Informational Display and Processing, Submarine Escape and Rescue, Submarine Atmosphere Health Assessment, Physiology, Psychological Selection and Resilience, Biomedical Research, administrative and operational support services incidental to NSMRL research activities and in support of NSMRL’s mission. The Government will augment (within scope) the technical requirements of the PWS through the issuance of task orders.

3. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Assumptions and Constraints

3.1.1 Task orders issued under the resulting single source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (SATO IDIQ) contract will be incrementally-funded cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) task orders. A CPFF arrangement addresses the unpredictability of the R&D level of support and is suited for services, which are directed toward objectives for which the work cannot be precisely described in advance.

3.1.2 The Offeror shall have an approved accounting and purchasing system suitable for cost reimbursement awards.

3.1.3 This effort is not considered a new requirement; the legacy contract number is N6264518D5049.

3.1.4 Human use research is expected under task orders issued under the SATO IDIQ award. Research with human subjects requires a Federalwide Assurance (FWA) of protection for human subjects issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); the contractor and proposed subcontractors performing Human Subjects Research shall each possess their own and maintain their own valid, not expired, FWA throughout the performance of task orders under the SATO IDIQ. All research will be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) named in the Assurance application before the research commences. A Human Research Protection Officer (HRPO) review must be in place before any human use research can be supported.

3.1.5 Travel is expected in support of the research efforts at NSMRL. Travel approval shall be processed in accordance with NSMRL procedures, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations, documented and submitted with the Quarterly Status Report, and correlated with a corresponding line item in the invoice for payment. The number of Contractor personnel required will be determined at the discretion of COR. All travel will be approved by the COR in writing via e-mail prior to incurring costs.

The Government will provide an estimated travel amount at the task order level, if applicable. The estimated travel amount is an estimated amount and is before contractor burdens. Contractor burdens must be applied in accordance with the offeror’s accounting system and Forward Pricing Rate Agreement(s) (if applicable).

3.1.6 Other Direct Costs (ODC) are expected in support of the research efforts at NSMRL. All ODCs shall be approved by the COR in writing via e-mail prior to incurring costs.

An estimated ODC amount (prior to contractor burdens) will be delineated at the task order level. Contractor burdens shall be applied in accordance with the offeror’s accounting system, Forward Pricing Rate Agreement(s), (if applicable).

3.1.7 It is anticipated that task orders issued under the SATO IDIQ will require indemnification and medical liability insurance. The Federal Tort Claims act does not apply.

3.1.8 All services provided under task orders issued under the SATO IDIQ contract are non- personal, severable, and are performance based.

3.1.9 There are no known Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) within this effort.

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide personnel and ODCs, if applicable, to support the following research efforts. Government recommended personnel and support required will be outlined at the task order level.

4.1 Warfighter Capabilities

4.1.1 The contractor shall support research studies and analyses to determine the biomedical and cognitive response of humans to stressors identified in the special warfare, surface, undersea, diving, and submarine environments. The contractor shall provide services in support of the design, development, testing and evaluation of procedures, guidance, equipment, and systems to enhance human performance in these environments. R&D areas will include submariner cognitive performance and psychological selection, resilience and attrition, submariner work, rest, and watch-standing schedules, attentional and perceptual processes as they relate to submariners’ performance, recognition of constituents of breathing gas, accelerated decompression states associated with hypo- and hyperbaric exposure, methods to preserve and enhance individual physical and cognitive performance in temperature, pressure, and fatigue extremes. The contractor shall also support epidemiological studies to determine how the health and rate of illness and death of the submariner population differs from that of the non-submariner naval population.

4.1.2 The contractor shall support research to develop guidelines for underwater noise/blast exposure, measurement techniques to assess noise hazards, epidemiological studies of diver hearing, evaluation of underwater auditory capabilities and whole-body sound exposure, to include effects on cardiopulmonary function, on central nervous system, vestibular function and other medical hazards as identified. The contractor shall provide technical support of the accumulation and analysis of data on noise/blast exposed subjects to determine the physiological response of human and non-human organisms, including, but not limited to, the amount of auditory threshold shift and psychological stress due to noise. The contractor shall support investigation of means for prevention or mitigation of diving-related stressors and injuries.

4.1.3 The contractor shall also support new initiatives in the area of Undersea Warfighter Capabilities, including, but not limited to, development of hyperbaric fMRI devices, devices for sound source localization using Ultra High Frequency (UHF) characteristics.

4.2. Shipboard Health Protection and Submariner Wellness

4.2.1 The contractor shall support research to determine and monitor the composition of the atmosphere of operational U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The contractor shall support studies and research on problems associated with a disabled submarine (DISSUB), including the assessment of procedures and strategies. The studies shall evaluate new biomedical technologies and search and rescue devices to enhance Navy operational decisions and capability in disabled submarine survival, escape and rescue, and thermal protection and regulation in cold and warm water.

4.2.2 The contractor shall also perform work in support of epidemiologic studies examining whether any health outcomes are associated with submarine or diving service, including, but not limited to, supporting the creation and maintenance of a relational database for use in epidemiologic research.

4.2.3 The contractor shall support research to determine whether otoacoustic emissions: 1) can be used to predict and accurately measure changes in behavioral auditory thresholds; 2) are a more sensitive measure of auditory damage from noise exposure than current pure-tone audiograms; 3) can predict an individual's susceptibility to hearing loss; 4) and to determine which aspects of Evoked Oto-Acoustic Emissions (EOAEs) are related to threshold and supra-threshold auditory abilities in noise-exposed ears. The contractor shall support studies on the application of database analyses to audiograms from hearing conservation programs including software development, and value-added implementation of the necessary hardware in addition to statistical analyses using the database.

4.2.4 The contractor shall support hearing conservation research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of hearing protection for reducing noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL); examine the life cycle costs of hearing loss to the US Navy; develop, build, and test hearing-loss simulation as a means of training active-duty military members on the effects and impact of hearing loss, and good hearing conservation practices. This research may include providing active support to hearing conservation programs and equipment testing/evaluation held in operational environments.

This research effort will require the accumulation and analysis of data, computer programming, and statistical analysis. Preparation of survey and assessment materials, conducting literature reviews and preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials shall also be required in support of these programs.

4.2.5 The contractor shall support research to determine the impact of submarine deployments on the gut microbiome and metabolome and determine its significance for the host metabolome and submariner health.

4.2.6 The contractor shall also support new initiatives in the area of Shipboard Force Health Protection and Submariner Wellness.

4.3 Submariner Psychological Factors

4.3.1 The contractor shall support studies to evaluate multiple medical conditions affecting submarine qualifications as well as the effectiveness of resiliency training. The studies shall assess and enhance the psychological screening of prospective warfighters and test and evaluation of attrition risk. This includes various data entry and database management services and statistical analyses and coordination of such with other Navy commands when necessary.

Work also includes assisting in the preparation of grant applications for other psychological, medical, and performance studies. Contractor shall support studies on the psychological health, including prevention and recovery of psychological trauma and/or illness.

4.3.2. The contractor shall also support new initiatives in the area of Submariner Psychological factors.

4.4. Human Factors

4.4.1 The contractor shall support studies that assess and enhance human systems integration to ensure that the design and implementation of submarine systems, training programs, and culture combine to increase the effectiveness of operator performance. Some examples of studies that may be included in this research area are the examination of the current human-machine, human-automated interfaces, examination of methods for enhanced communications, development of auditory and visual process models and cueing strategies, investigation of improvements to training methods, and examination of changes in the culture that may improve team performance under extreme operational conditions.

4.5 General Project Support

4.5.1 The contractor shall provide requisite administrative, acquisition, graphic, logistic and technical writing associated with NSMRL research and development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) activities under this contract and resulting task orders. The contractor shall provide non-inherently governmental services in support of acquisition and audit readiness tasks, technical support such as responses to workshops, coordination of technical review meetings and the preparation and presentation of point papers and other briefings, and will prepare fact sheets and newsletters related to the technical research. The contractor shall write and adapt text for Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, presentation of work at scientific meetings, writing peer-reviewed articles, and technical reports.

The contractor shall support the development of research proposals or grant applications to fund research efforts.

The contractor shall also draft and prepare survey and psychological assessment materials, provide data entry and database management services, and coordinate these with other Navy commands when necessary for all supported research. As directed, contractor shall act as scientific liaison and engineering point of contact to facilitate business, technical and research relationships, and delivery of new technologies to the fleet.

4.5.2 Contractor shall provide information services including research, planning, scheduling, and overseeing the operations of the library information center, creating and maintaining various project databases including a database for library information management, as well as designing, managing, and maintaining internal and external websites.

4.6. General Qualifications

4.6.1 The contractor shall have in-depth knowledge of Department of Defense and Federal research and administrative policy relevant to this requirement as outlined below:

4.6.1.1 The contractor shall possess the ability to provide fully qualified individuals who have an understanding of the Navy Medicine Research vision, mission, programs, personnel, and facilities.

4.6.1.2 Knowledge and experience working within the Department of Defense, including detailed knowledge of Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) R&D policies and procedures.

4.6.1.3 Technical writing expertise and expertise in development of briefings and briefing materials.

4.6.1.4. Expert ability to evaluate the latest applicable reports from the worldwide medical community.

4.6.1.5. Personnel fluent in the English language as exemplified by their written and verbal skills.

4.6.1.6. The contractor shall have the ability to provide personnel, either assigned to or utilized by the contractor in the performance of this requirement, meeting, as a minimum, the experience, educational, or other background requirements set forth herein and in resulting task orders and shall be fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

4.7. Reporting Requirements

4.7.1 Progress updates will be required in the form of monthly reporting. These reports shall contain, at a minimum, the status of any actions resulting from technical direction given during the reporting period, discussion of any significant issues, and a short report/status of each task. A final report will also be required at the end of each 12 month period of performance and shall contain significant accomplishments for the 12 month period highlighting research project progress on data collections, data analysis, summary reports, briefing, presentations, and publications. Additional Reporting Requirements may be delineated at the task order level.

5. WORK LOCATION

5.1 Efforts defined at the task order level shall be performed primarily on a Government installation. The normal work week for Government employees at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) Groton, CT is Monday through Friday with flexible working hours from 0600 to 1800. NSMRL core hours, during which all personnel must be working or on approved leave, are 0930 to 1430.

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIAL

6.1 Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) will provide offices, computers, paper, and necessary supplies and materials to perform tasks on a daily basis.

6.2. Additional Government Furnished Property (GFP), if applicable, will be delineated at the task order level.

7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

7.1 Tasks will be evaluated for completeness, timeliness, utility, and accuracy. Positive and negative performance will be documented in the Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS).

7.2 Performance. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will measure the contractor’s performance by assessing the quality of the services delivered by the contractor as evaluated by the NSMRL staff. Examples of services to be provided include research, studies, and reports provided in accordance with the tasks in the performance work statement. The quality standards are defined as follows:

7.2.. Successful services are defined as those that conform to the task description provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), with little or no rework required of the contractor by the Government.

7.2.2 Unsuccessful services are defined as those that do not conform to the task description provided in the PWS, thereby requiring significant rework by the contractor at the direction of the Government.

7.3 Schedule. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will determine whether the contractor has met the schedule using the due dates for receipt of deliverables. The quality standards are defined as follows:

7.3.1 Successful delivery is defined as delivery of data and accomplishment of the metrics at least 95% of the time.

7.3.2 Unsuccessful delivery is defined as delivery of data and accomplishment of the metrics less than 95% of the time.

7.4 Cost. The COR will review monthly cost vouchers to monitor the contractor’s expenditures in comparison to the contractor’s proposed budget (submitted under the Monthly Progress Reports) throughout the contract performance.

The quality standards are defined as follows:

7.4.1 Successful cost control is defined as performance of the tasks within the amount of funds allotted. If the contractor’s actual expenditures on a monthly basis exceed the budgeted amount for expenditures, the contractor must provide an explanation as to why this occurred and what changes have been made to ensure completion of the work within the ceiling in order to still receive a successful assessment of performance.

7.4.2 Unsuccessful cost control is defined as exceeding the funding allotted for the tasks or exceeding the original ceiling of the contract for reasons not attributable to the Government. Furthermore, if the Government is not notified of why budgetary overruns have occurred on a monthly basis and what steps the contractor is taking to ensure completion of the work within the ceiling, the contractor will receive an unsuccessful assessment of performance.

8. QASP

8.1 Objective: This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) serves as the principal basis for assessing overall performance quality by the contractor. This document will be used by the Government to assess the effectiveness of the Contractor's performance. This QASP provides the methodology by which the Contractor's performance will be monitored to determine compliance with established performance objectives and to establish performance benchmarks that ensure a quantifiable basis for measuring effectiveness. The plan is designed so that surveillance is limited to that which is necessary to verify the Contractor is performing satisfactorily and relates directly to performance objectives of the performance objectives delineated in the PWS.

8.2. Performance Objectives Summary Matrix:

TASK/

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PERFOMANCE

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PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR/

ACCEPTABLE

LEVEL OF

PERFORMANCE

METHOD OF

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PERFORMANCE

RATING

Compliance of products, services, documents.

Related deliverables and overall quality of work performance.

Contract requirements met with few minor and no significant problems encountered.

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful and informative data and information.

Contractor's technical performance meets all contract requirements.

Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

• Does not cause a delay in schedule;

• Does not cause costs to increase

• Involves minimal effort to fix;

and

• Does not affect overall contractor performance.

All matters shall be resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Random inspection (by reviewing monthly report).

Are study reports complete and are they compliant with various government regulations?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent Performance meets all and exceeds contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a highly effective manner.

Acceptable Performance and deliverables meet all contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no re-performance/rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Unacceptable Many contract requirements require re-performance/rework.

Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner.

Timeliness of Performance and Services and Product Deliverables , including Administrative aspects of Performance

Contract requirements met with few minor and no significant problems encountered.

Performance meets all technical and functional r e q u i r e m e n t s

Contractor's technical performance meets all contract requirements.

Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

• does not cause a delay in schedule;

• does not

Random Inspection (by reviewing monthly report).

Is the contractor meeting established timeframes?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent Performance meets all and exceeds contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework;

problems that are in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information.

cause costs to increase;

• involves minimal effort to fix; and does not affect overall contractor performance

All matters shall be resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner.

encountered are minor and resolved in a highly effective manner.

Acceptable Performance and deliverables meet all contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no re-performance/rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Unacceptable Many contract requirements require re-performance/rework.

Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner.

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction and Business- like concern for its Customers' interest including responsiveness to internal and external clients.

Contract requirements met with few minor and no significant problems encountered.

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information

Contractor's technical performance meets all contract requirements.

Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

• does not cause a delay in schedule;

• does not cause costs to increase;

• involves minimal effort to fix; and

• does not affect overall contractor performance satisfactory and timely manner.

Random Sampling (by reviewing monthly report).

Is the contractor committed to high customer satisfaction?

How contractor proactive is to contractor? Is the contractor providing positive value to the government?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent Performance meets all and exceeds contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a highly effective manner.

Acceptable Performance and deliverables meet all contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no re-performance/rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Unacceptable Many contract requirements required re-performance/rework.

Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner.

Overall Satisfaction

Contract requirements met with few minor and no significant problems encountered.

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information.

Contractor's technical performance meets all contract requirements.

Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

• does not cause a delay in schedule;

• does not cause costs to increase;

• involves minimal effort to fix; and

• does not affect overall contractor performance satisfactory and timely manner.

Random Sampling (by reviewing monthly report).

What is the governments overall satisfaction with the contractor?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent Performance meets all and exceeds contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a highly effective manner.

Acceptable Performance and deliverables meet all contract requirements.

Performance delivered with no re-performance/rework;

problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Unacceptable Many contract requirements require re-performance/rework.

Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner.

ATTACHMENT I - ITO

INITIAL TASK ORDER (ITO) PEFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

R&D SUPPORT SERVICES

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The purpose of this Task Order PWS is to supplement the PWS contained in the base contract and further define what is required for each of the positions being executed. The base PWS remains in effect and the requirements listed in this PWS provide further elaboration and clarification pertaining to duties, tasks, work schedule, work location, and any additional requirements that may be necessary for each of the required positions on this task order.

1.2 The Government anticipates that travel and subcontract(s) cost(s)/other direct costs (ODCs) will be required to provide the services outlined herein. The Government provides the following estimates to be included in the Offeror’s proposal.

Travel: $125,000.00 ODCs/Subcontracts: $1,561,526.75

1.2.1. Travel and ODC estimates exclude contractor burdens. Contractor burdens shall be applied in accordance with the Contractor’s accounting system and Forward Pricing Rate Agreement(s) (if applicable).

1.2.2. Travel and ODCs shall be approved in advance and in writing by the COR.

1.3 The POP for this effort is 12 months.

1.4 Human use research is expected under this task order. Research with human subjects may not begin until the contractor (and all subcontractors) obtains a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Additionally, all research must be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) named in the Assurance application before the research commences. A HRPO review must be in place before any human use research can be supported.

1.5 This task order is for non-personal severable services.

1.6 This task order will be issued as Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF).

1.7 Contract personnel shall meet the background investigation and security requirements outlined in SUPTXT 204-

9400(4-22) Contractor Unclassified Access to Federally Controlled Facilities, Sensitive Information, Information Technology, or Protected Health Information (April 2022).

1.8 This task order requires indemnification and medical liability insurance. The Federal Tort Claims act does not apply.

1.9 The following position is considered Key Personnel and requires a resume to be provided with the Offeror’s technical approach:

Cognitive Modeling SME (Research Scientist I (Eng/HF/IH/Chem); reference Section 2.0.32 below.

2. POSITION/OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS

2.0.1 Administrative Acquisition Support

1. Scope: In accordance with section 4.5.1 of the base contract PWS, the contractor shall provide administrative support to the NSMRL Acquisitions Manager:

2. Assist with supporting the provision and securing of resources or services required to execute research and development activities.

3. Assist with drafting Government approved research agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Agreement, Intergovernmental Personnel Act agreements, technology transfer arrangements, and technical reports; route internally for final Government approval of the Commanding Officer.

4. Assist with preparation, review, tracking, and dissemination of various internal or external communications and official correspondences.

5. Participate in technical discussions on various topics.

6. Conduct literature searches on relevant research topics.

7. Generate reports using software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

8. Provide technical analyses and make recommendations on relevant topics.

9. Assist with administrative duties such as, but not limited to: organizing paper and electronic files/documents;

provide planning and scheduling support (on-site and via telecommunication); relating to R&D activities.

10. Subject to prior Government approval, assist in preparation, routing for required approvals and maintaining accurate record of Government appointments and terminations of appointments (DD Form 577 Appointment/Termination Record) in accordance with current policy. Contractors shall not issue or be issued a DD577 or otherwise perform with apparent authority delegated thereunto by a DD577.

11. Shall not approve or create contractual documents, or determine if contract costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable.

2.0.2 Operations Administration

1. Provide support to routing and processing of Defense Travel System (DTS) science funded travel as required by Operations Department Head.

2. Assist with administrative functions supporting the procurement or processing of supply requests for scientific departments such as, but not limited to: photocopying, compiling printouts (briefing packages, audit readiness support, etc.), scanning document, and uploading completed procurement documents to digital warehousing.

3. Assist with organizing, documenting and scheduling submittals for various scientific projects or audit requests.

4. Support scientific departments’ logistics requirements by ensuring NSMRL, ISIC and higher authority requirements are met for procurement submissions.

5. Maintain a master log of the purchase and procurement requests (PRs) for NSMRL science personnel visibility (related to purchases under NSMRL’s procurement authority)

6. Provide NSMRL science departments, as requested, with status of NSMRL PRs (i.e. tracking orders and status of deliveries).

7. Ensure NSMRL documentation is accurate, complete, and in satisfactory audit readiness status following Government approved standard operating procedures for audit readiness and quality control.

Reporting Requirements: The contractor shall prepare and submit Progress Reports with each invoice detailing the results accomplished during the period, future plans and any problems encountered.

2.0.3 Diving Hyperbaric Support

1. Provides assistance in maintaining and operating hyper/hypobaric systems.

2. Provides support executing administrative and maintenance on Hyper/Hypobaric systems.

3. Provides support executing assigned research protocols.

4. Provides support to Diving department operations aboard afloat research vessel.

Additional Factors: The performer must have the ability to routinely lift and carry up to 25 pounds and climb stairs. Work may involve bending, stooping, and working in confined areas, potential exposure to low-level hazardous agents that may be of a physical, chemical or biological nature. Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

The performer must be capable of performing work independently.

2.0.4 Research Library Support

1. Assist with the maintaining the library's collection and services including shelving, shelf-reading, shifting, archiving and weeding of collection as needed. Assist with maintaining a database for library information management systems. Suggest sources to acquire services, materials and subscriptions from vendors and provide appropriate payment documentation. Prepare written documentation on current library policies and procedures for promulgation by Chair of the Library Committee.

2. Assist library users by providing tools, instruction, and expertise to perform research, find library materials, internal and external sources or to retrieve information from the databases and other sources.

3. Submit request for library materials as directed by the Government or at the request of the Science Department Heads to the Operations Department Coordinator

4. Upon receipt, process new materials for circulation: check receipt of journals and deliver to interested departments; notify Purchasing Agent and subscription agency of non-receipt of issues; follow-up on continuing problems with vendors providing information on dates of receipt of back issues, claims and other pertinent information such as; missing supplements and late publications dates, noting inconsistencies and dissimilarities, such as; title changes and frequency changes.

5. Perform cataloging duties which involves filing cataloged and shelf list cards, processing duplicate titles, reinstating or dropping titles from catalog; enter the cataloging information into the Library’s computer system. Review records for errors and omissions; make corrections and additions in cataloging data.

6. Research availability of materials may be borrowed when not available in the Technical Library. Perform interlibrary loan transactions using online communications systems, fax, telephone or individual basis.

Provide suggestions to the requestor for other possible sources for borrowing material where the Library either does not have the item or the item does not circulate.

7. Maintain circulation files of books and reports. Maintain system of circulation controls, such as reserves, renewals, overdue items and interlibrary loans, applying circulation procedures and policies.

8. Assist with maintenance of files of overdue items, interlibrary loans, purchase requests, and other correspondence as required. Photocopy interlibrary loans and articles upon request and for the shelf maintenance of collection.

9. Assist with cataloguing, documenting and maintaining of Command’s archives including historical photos, correspondence, publications and artifacts.

10. Perform research topic analysis as requested and new topic areas are identified.

11. Assist with developing operating budget for the library and present to the Government library committee for review and approval.

2.0.5 Mathematical and Fleet Liaison Support

1. Provide services in support of the design, development, test, and evaluation of procedures, guidance, equipment, and systems to enhance human performance in submarine environments.

2. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams conducting test and evaluation, developing and evaluating procedures for submarine escape and rescue, extending survival on a disabled submarine, submarine medicine and researching thermal protection and regulation in cold and warm water.

3. Provide assistance with heat/humidity nomograms and formulae and modeling techniques that will provide guidance on when conditions mandate heat mitigation and initiation of escape.

4. Participate with evaluating and consultation on research proposals, and review protocols and manuscripts for publication.

5. Participate with briefings to sponsors, customers, and professionals as required.

6. Participate in analysis/preparation of research projects requiring submarine expertise, as required.

Additional Considerations: Due to the nature of the support being requested and provided under position requirement, the contractor may be required to sign Data Sharing/Use Agreements (DSAs/DUAs) and/or Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) for each data source/data set being used for Epidemiological Studies.

2.0.6 Psychology Research Assistant

1. Interact with and assist Principal Investigator (PI) at the NSMRL in all aspects of non-human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis.

a. Interact with and assist Principal Scientists at the NSMRL in all aspects of human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis (under IRB protocol number NSMRL.2018.0006 only).

b. Interact with and assist principal scientists at the NSMRL in all aspects of human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis (inactive).

2. Assist with conducting literature searches and prepare bibliographies; assist Principal Scientists with the preparation of research protocols, analyses, and briefing packages.

3. Apply precise experimental methods to acquire human-subjects data (under IRB protocol number NSMRL.2018.0006 only).

a. Apply precise experimental methods to acquire human-subjects data (inactive).

4. Prepare necessary support documentation and purchase requisitions on approved purchases

5. Prepare, review, and disseminate various internal or external communications.

6. Provide planning and research support to various projects or studies as directed.

7. Maintain contacts to keep abreast of developments in field or areas of interest.

8. Assist Government PI with preparing and/or edit technical or periodic reports, records, documents, and correspondence.

9. Coordinate activities and schedules of the extended research team.

Reporting Requirements: The contractor shall prepare and submit Progress Reports detailing the results accomplished during the period, future plans, and any problems encountered with each invoice.

2.0.7 Psychology Research Post-Doctoral Support

1. Participate with consultation to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), cognizant fleet commands, the Chief of Naval Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command and other DOD agencies as directed.

2. Assist with identifying Navy-relevant research topics in the areas of sensory physiology, optimization of human performance, selection and classification, or social/behavioral dynamics. Write research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics.

3. Support the development and execution of research projects and required documentation including development of Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding or CRADA to work with collaborator, subject to review by cognizant legal counsel and final Government (Commanding Officer) approval.

4. Support execution of approved work units/research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing and fabricating laboratory equipment and materials, develop and monitor progress and financial plans, develop documentation and coordinate approval of related Institutional Review Board documents, and manage resources necessary to meet project goals.

5. Assist with developing and evaluating appropriate methodologies, write standards of procedure to perform appropriate methodologies, and perform quality assurance checks to ensure that appropriate methodologies are followed consistently on approved studies and research projects.

6. Support NSMRL staff and other professional entities on current and future research projects.

7. Assist with recruiting and monitoring experimental subjects, and arrange for necessary support staff and equipment to monitor experimental subjects. (inactive)

8. Perform tests, surveys, investigations, and/or experiments in collaboration with the Government Principal

Investigator (PI). Obtain raw data and assemble analytic data sets, and gather test/survey/experiment results (inactive).

9. Demonstrate expert working knowledge in behavioral statistical software (e.g., LISREL, SPSS, and

MATLAB).

10. Prepare summaries and publications for non-research technical and general audiences, subject to final Government approval and submission.

11. Post-Government approval and clearance, report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings and publications with approval of Government PI. As directed, present briefs to technical commands up to and including four-star flag level, and to international and conferences. Coordinate approval of publication of technical information with PI.

Additional Requirements: This support requires willingness to be exposed to a broad research and management experience in the human performance domain, including experimental psychology, Industrial/Organizational, psychophysics, cognitive, social or a related field to conduct the multi-disciplinary research needed. Specific requirements include a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in one of the fields above from an accredited university in the United States or an international University of equivalent standard, ability to extend and apply the knowledge of behavioral research to the missions of the command and the Navy, evidence of scientific achievement as shown by the publication of articles and reports, and membership in scientific societies, knowledge of and experience in writing and editing technical and scientific research information, as well as the ability to speak well and concisely, and confer with professional colleagues on a peer basis.

2.0.8 Research Associate

1. Provide planning support for various research efforts.

2. Assist with conducting literature searches and draft literature reviews and bibliographies for the development of research proposals.

3. Support the execution of non-human subjects research protocols.

4. Support the execution of human subject research protocols (under IRB protocol numbers

NSMRL.2011.0003 and NSMRL.2018.0007 only).

5. Assist with performing elementary statistical analysis and evaluation of data.

6. Assist with performing psychoeducational assessments at the Qualification Level C or below, including cognitive, behavioral, and social/emotional instruments (under IRB protocol numbers NSMRL.2011.0003 and NSMRL.2018.0007 only).

7. Assist with performing psychoeducational assessments at the Qualification Level C or below, including cognitive, behavioral, and social/emotional instruments. (inactive)

8. Participate in the drafting and editing of technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations detailing results and the appropriate inferences to be drawn from results.

9. Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and planning meetings and conferences for on-site, off-site, and telecommunication, as directed by the COR.

10. Support the development of new initiatives in the area of Submarine Medicine as required.

11. Support the execution of human subject research protocols. (inactive)

12. Support electronic administration of assessments using online and offline survey software, including administration via mobile electronic platforms.

13. Upload and compile electronic survey data on Qualtrics to deliver aggregated datasets for statistical analyses.

Additional Considerations: A graduate level degree in psychology is preferred. Due to the nature of the support being requested and provided under this task order, the contractor may be required to sign Data Sharing/Use Agreements (DSAs/DUAs) and/or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for each data source/data set being used.

2.0.9 Research Scientist – Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychologist

1. Identify Navy-relevant research topics in the areas of optimization of human performance, selection and classification, or social/behavioral dynamics. Write research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics. Support execution of approved work units/research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing and fabricating laboratory equipment and materials, develop and monitor progress and financial plans, develop documentation and coordinate approval of related Institutional Review Board documents, and manage resources necessary to meet project goals, all subject to final Government approval.

2. Assist project manager with the overall administration of Submarine Screening (SUBSCREEN).

3. Assist SUBSCREEN (Government) project manager to develop project estimate sheets for operational and research projects, subject to final Government approval.

4. Develop and evaluate appropriate methodologies, write standards of procedure to perform appropriate methodologies, and perform quality assurance checks to ensure that appropriate methodologies are followed consistently.

5. Perform research investigations, analyses, and/or experiments in accordance with Government approved research protocols.

6. Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.

7. Develop novel submarine screening and selection tools subject to final Government approval. Demonstrate working knowledge of item development, scale development, factor analysis, and/or Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), subject to Government approval.

8. Obtain raw data and assemble analytic data sets, and gather test/survey/experiment results.

9. Demonstrate expert working knowledge in behavioral statistical software (i.e., R, SPSS, and MATLAB).

10. Prepare summaries and publications for non-research technical and general audiences and submit to PI for review.

11. Maintain collaborative relationships with…