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Statement of Work (SOW)

FD2060-24-32801

July 30, 2024

Title: Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS) Modifications for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)

1.0 The ATAGS is a critical life support item that protects aircrew members from the effects of a high-G environment and G-induced loss of consciousness (G-loc) by applying pressure to most of the lower body.

AFLCMC/WNUS Body Wear IPT program Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suits (ATAGS) experienced a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) challenge for Long Staple II (LS II) material currently used in the production of ATAGS and manufactured by Highland Industries, Inc.

Highland's (OEM for ATAGS fabric) material supplier, National Spinning, (yarn spinning company) went out of business. The LS II yarn is used by Highland to weave the LS II fabric used in ATAGS. If Highland is unable to find an alternative material or source to provide yarn for the LS II material, then mission readiness for the warfighter will be impacted.

To mitigate further delays and gap in the production with the new DLA supply contract awards WNUS has identified two potential alternative materials approved prior to DMSMS issue. However, First Article Testing (FAT) is required with additional enhancements needed to increase the alternative fabric's durability immediately into the new supply contracts for ATAGS.

The following three Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) modifications are critical to achieving a better fit.

The first (1st) incorporates enlarged fabric panels to increase the width of the three (3) G-suit lacing areas (side waist, thigh, and calf) the entire length of the suit providing greater fit adjustability. The second (2nd) effort is to add the reinforced knee design delivering extended durability to heavily used areas. The third (3rd) effort is to cover the ATAGS waist slide fastener assembly. Parachute harness webbing abrasions are caused by rubbing against ATAGS hook\loop and slide fastener assembly. This effort will eliminate the excessive fraying, wear and replacement of the parachute harness when worn together with ATAGS. These enhancements were AF developed, tested, approved, and signed 1 Apr 2021 as permanent Safe to Fly (StF) with the LS II material.

ATAGS will be made with Synergy and Style 7412 fabrics and incorporate the same enhancements previously evaluated on ATAGS made with LS II fabric. These ATAGS will be tested and evaluated per the First Article Process outlined in MSF880/5-ATP-Gen-0 Rev B. Requirements for SPEC MSF880/5-ATP-GEN-0 Rev B, will be the standard to adhere while testing. Primary focus will be in testing operating pressure, leakage, dimensional inspection, product examination, restraint strength, inflation time, proof pressure and hose/bladder strength.

2.0 The objective of these efforts is to evaluate the performance of Milliken Synergy fabric and Milliken Style 7412

Nomex fabric for use on the modified ATAGS to provide continued product support.

3.0 The Contractor shall manufacture and test the modified ATAGS for First Articles Testing using the AF approved ECP’s described in section 1.0.

3.1 Testing Methodology

Purpose: Ensure every modified ATAGS manufactured with Milliken Synergy Nomex fabric and Milliken Style 7412 Nomex fabric meets the design intent IAW Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) MSF880/5-ATP- GEN-0 Rev B.

Objective: Manufacture and perform First Articles Testing of modified ATAGS manufactured with Synergy Nomex fabric and Milliken Style 7412 Nomex fabric IAW section 6. Qualification and First Article Testing of MSF880/5-ATP-GEN-0 Rev B.

Setup: For both fabrics, 4 modified ATAGS will be manufactured (total of 8 modified ATAGS) and will undergo First Articles Testing IAW MSF880/5-ATP-GEN-0 Rev B, section 6. Manufacture and testing of the 3 separate (6 total) bladder assemblies will be waived. Successful completion is a destructive Endurance Test that validates the fabrics will perform to the original design intent and will not degrade the durability of the original ATAGS design.

1. Distribution: The contactor shall ship all endurance tested suits after completion to the Government at FOB Origin.

4.0 The contractor shall provide a Test Report (CDRL deliverable) which details the First Articles Testing results to verify that the Milliken Synergy fabric and the Milliken Style 7412 fabric is viable for the modified ATAGS.

The performance period for this effort shall no more than (10) weeks from the date of contract award. The Contractor will interface with Human Systems Sustainment, AFLCMC/WNUS, at Robins AFB, GA.

The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within 42 calendar days from the date of this contract to Human Systems Sustainment, AFLCMC/WNUS, at Robins AFB, GA marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. TBD, Lot/Item No. 0006. Within 7 calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract.

A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

New material for the manufacture and FAT of modified ATAGS are as follows:

1. Synergy Nomex

2. Milliken Style 7412 Nomex

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 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.

5.2 Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security), the 711 HPW OPSEC Plan, and critical information list. The contractor shall participate in the 711 HPW sustained OPSEC awareness training or include OPSEC training as part of their on-going security program. The 711 HPW OPSEC coordinator will evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations. This requirement is set forth in 311 HSW Sup 1 to AFI 10-701.

5.3 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 711 HPW sustained Information Security and Force Protection/Anti-terrorism training or include this training as part of their on-going security program. The 711 HPW 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 AFMC and local supplements.

6.0 PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the following directives/regulations:

• Department of Defense, Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 219 (32 CFR 219), “Protection of

Human Subjects” and “Protection of Human Subjects in DoD Supported Research,” (July 2006)

• DHHS Regulations, “Protection of Human Subjects” (45 CFR Part 46), effective 23 June 2005, Subparts

A, B, C, & D

• DoD Directive 3216.02, "Protection of Human Subjects and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD

Supported Research”, (certified current as of 8 November 2011)

• Air Force Instruction 40-402, 5 May 2005, “Protection of Human Subjects in Biomedical and Behavioral

Research”

• AFRL Instruction 40-402, 17 Oct 2008, “Protection of Human Subjects Research”

• Interaction with human research subjects shall not commence until approval from the Air Force IRB has been obtained. Interaction includes communication or interpersonal contact between investigator and subject for the purposes of conducting research. If an exemption to the above is granted by the IRB, then the provisions above are no longer applicable, although standard ethical principles should still be adhered

to. Investigators should refer to, and abide by, “The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research,” 18 April 1979.

6.0 PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the following directives/regulations:

• Department of Defense, Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 219 (32 CFR 219), “Protection of

Human Subjects” and “Protection of Human Subjects in DoD Supported Research,” (July 2006)

• DHHS Regulations, “Protection of Human Subjects” (45 CFR Part 46), effective 23 June 2005, Subparts

A, B, C, & D

• DoD Directive 3216.02, "Protection of Human Subjects and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD

Supported Research”, (certified current as of 8 November 2011)

• Air Force Instruction 40-402, 5 May 2005, “Protection of Human Subjects in Biomedical and Behavioral Research”

• AFRL Instruction 40-402, 17 Oct 2008, “Protection of Human Subjects Research”

• Interaction with human research subjects shall not commence until approval from the Air Force IRB has been obtained. Interaction includes communication or interpersonal contact between investigator and subject for the purposes of conducting research. If an exemption to the above is granted by the IRB, then the provisions above are no longer applicable, although standard ethical principles should still be adhered

to. Investigators should refer to, and abide by, “The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research,” 18 April 1979.

7.0 Estimated Funding Profile:

Fiscal Year FY24 - 3400

CDRLs/Deliverables

CDRL # CDRL NAME FREQUENCY

A001

DI-PACK-

81059B

CSU22P-TR (SOW para. 4.0, test report) Scientific and Technical reports – Final Report

ONE/R

A002 ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-22 - Size 2 - Qty. 1 ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-25 - Size 5 - Qty. 1 ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-28 - Size 8 - Qty. 1 Synergy Material - Freedom Sage Green; Reinforced Knee, Dual Waist Flaps, ¾” Lacing Panel Extensions (SOW paras. 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) And Endurance Test; Qty. 1 (Size 8 only)

ONE

A003 Untested suit

ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-25 - Size 5 - Qty. 1 Synergy Material - Freedom Sage Green; Reinforced Knee, Dual Waist Flaps, ¾” Lacing Panel Extensions

A004 ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-22 - Size 2 - Qty. 1 ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-25 - Size 5 - Qty. 1 ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-28 - Size 8 - Qty. 1 Style 7412 Material - Freedom Sage Green; Reinforced Knee, Dual Waist Flaps, ¾” Lacing Panel Extensions

And Endurance Test; Qty. 1 (Size 8 only)

A005 Untested suit

ATAGS; CSU22/P-CSU22P-25 - Size 5 - Qty. 1 Style 7412 Material - Freedom Sage Green; Reinforced Knee, Dual Waist Flaps, ¾” Lacing Panel Extensions

3.1 Testing Methodology