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Highly Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with managing military funded grants.
Tasks:
Laboratory Operations Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Research Project Coordination: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Budget Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Quality Control and Assurance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Equipment Maintenance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Data Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Collaboration and Communication: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Grant and Proposal Support: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Professional Development: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Environmental Health and Safety: Contract employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Documentation and Reporting: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
Base Support:
The contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, parking, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Support Services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property in section 3.0.
The contractor shall be provided office space by the University of Maryland.
The government will provide a government laptop to facilitate needed access to the Virtual Private Network (VPN), .mil access, and shared file access. All software and hardware, passwords/access to military Internet/E-mail and applicable database will be available within the scope of the contract. Data analyses software as necessary to perform tasks described in this performance work statement, for example, accessing and storing data on AF network drives and communication via AF government email. The contractor shall comply with local, and DoD policies concerning information technology applications and connectivity to military systems, when using their government issued computer laptops.
The contractors will need Air Force network accounts to use the computers and will be subject to the requirements for a normal computer account to include IA training that is current within the previous 12 months, a favorable NACI background investigation, and a signed AF 4394 (AF Network User Agreement). Non-compliance with IA policies and principles can result in computer access being suspended or withdrawn.
Any Controlled Unclassified Information on the computer must be encrypted at all times except during use; Encryption Wizard is provided on every computer. All Classified Uncontrolled Information (CUI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and HIPAA data MUST be sent encrypted; Outlook has digital encryption capabilities for this.
Computers may not connect to the contractor network or other systems, networks, or equipment. Computers may only be used by the personnel that have Air Force accounts on this contract; allowing anyone else to use the systems is considered "inappropriate use" and will result in loss of access.
Each user is required to connect the laptops to the Air Force network for a minimum of two days per week, for a minimum of 4 hours per day for updates and patches. The screen needs to be locked and device secured to prevent theft or unauthorized access, as applicable.
All maintenance and adjustments with the computers must be done by 711 HPW/OMC; no contractor modifications or changes are authorized. NOTE: the computers need to be brought to the help desk for repair. Off-site support cannot be provided.
In the event of a network tasking order mandating compliance, e.g. validating users face-to-face, the user needs to report to the help desk upon request. If the computers become overdue with patches/updates or needs to be updated, user is required to report to help desk.
Nothing (flash drives, hard drives, and printers) may be connected to computers without 711 HPW/USAFSAM IAO approval (both functions are in OMCO). Policy questions should be directed to the IAO.
The Contractor shall assume responsibility for all Government provided equipment/property. Government-issued badges, identification cards, passes, and vehicle registration media are accountable forms and, as such, are U.S. Government property to be accounted for, protected, and returned to the Government. This responsibility shall extend to any subcontractors.
The office of 711 HPW/OMA shall be responsible for shipping the computers and will be the POC for returning computers.
The office of 711 HPW/OMC shall ensure that all training has occurred within 5 days or accounts will be turned off.
General Information:
Work shall be accomplished at the Baltimore, MD Geographically Separated Unit of RHBAM located at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, in the University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 South Greene St, Baltimore, MD, and all locations typically utilized in their training program for simulation research beginning on 29 July 2024.
Temporary alternate work locations, including remote telework, may be assigned as circumstances dictate by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Work schedule is normally Monday – Friday, 7”30 AM – 4:30 PM (ET); however, in support of research at a 24-7 trauma center, work hours may require rotating shifts or weekends on a temporary basis. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week. All alternative work schedules must be approved by the COR and with the assent of the Government Program Manager.
U.S. Citizenship:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
Travel:
Contractor will be required to travel when authorized to participate in customer business line related travel, to include meetings and conferences, to fulfill respective mission goals. Such travel will only be as directed and coordinated through the government two weeks in advance of all contractor travel in order to obtain proper authorizations. The specific travel locations, duration, and number of trips will be upon direction of the government without modification to the task order, as long as adequate travel funding is available in accordance with the resulting task order. When travel is identified, the contractor shall provide an estimate of all travel costs by location, broken out by item, to the Reef Systems Program Manager and the government prior to travel.
SECURITY:
All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information and indicators involved in execution of this contract/Task Order, as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security). 711 HPW Critical Information and Indicators are protected under the 711 HPW Operations Security Program and the 711 HPW Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL). Contractor employees granted access to critical information and indicators shall be provided initial OPSEC training by the 711 HPW OPSEC Coordinator upon in-processing and prior to being granted access to CIIL items related to the contract/Task Order. The contractor shall also participate in 711 HPW’s annual OPSEC training and education programs, which includes periodic updates and refresher training on CIIL items applicable to the contract/Task Order. The 711 HPW OPSEC coordinator shall evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations.
Point of Contact for Immediate Consideration:
Art Mata
amata@reef-sys.com
Biomedical Research Lab Manager (24-12 RHBAM Biomed Research Lab Mgr)
Baltimore, MD · Government/MilitaryBiomedical Research Lab Manager (24-12 RHBAM Biomed Research Lab Mgr)
Introduction:
The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright -Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education, and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.
Description of Services:
The contractor shall meet all requirements per the basic contract and provide professionally and technically qualified individual(s) to perform all tasks in the following paragraphs to fulfill the requirements of this task order.
The contractor shall provide biomedical research laboratory manager support for 711 Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air and Space Biosciences Division, Product Development Branch, Enroute Care (RHBAM). The contractor employee shall support the conduct of research to address current USAF health, safety, and performance research needs and MAJCOM-identified capability gaps. Contractor personnel shall interface with 711HPW/RHBAM leadership and staff, other professionals across the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Medical Services, the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Defense, and the University of Maryland leadership, staff, and subject matter experts. Contractor assistance under this task order shall be for use by RHBAM at the Baltimore, MD Geographically Separated Unit of RHBAM.
Mandatory Qualifications:
The Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager is a pivotal role that requires a combination of scientific expertise, leadership skills, and organizational abilities to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the laboratory.
Introduction:
The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright -Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education, and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.
Description of Services:
The contractor shall meet all requirements per the basic contract and provide professionally and technically qualified individual(s) to perform all tasks in the following paragraphs to fulfill the requirements of this task order.
The contractor shall provide biomedical research laboratory manager support for 711 Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air and Space Biosciences Division, Product Development Branch, Enroute Care (RHBAM). The contractor employee shall support the conduct of research to address current USAF health, safety, and performance research needs and MAJCOM-identified capability gaps. Contractor personnel shall interface with 711HPW/RHBAM leadership and staff, other professionals across the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Medical Services, the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Defense, and the University of Maryland leadership, staff, and subject matter experts. Contractor assistance under this task order shall be for use by RHBAM at the Baltimore, MD Geographically Separated Unit of RHBAM.
Mandatory Qualifications:
The Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager is a pivotal role that requires a combination of scientific expertise, leadership skills, and organizational abilities to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the laboratory.
- The contractor employee shall possess a minimum master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in research/translational lab.
- The contractor employee shall possess at least one (1) year demonstrated experience with large animal research models (swine)
- The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated expertise with ordering, procuring, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
- The contractor employee shall possess minimum one (1) year demonstrated experience developing and executing research protocols.
- The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated experience following industry standards and safety regulations for handling samples.
- The contractor employee shall possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business inquiries, including technical RFQ/RFP.
- The contractor employee shall possess the ability to work with veterinary staff to set up and prepare experiments.
- The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory.
- The contractor employee shall demonstrate the following work characteristics: ability to work independently; attention to detail; extensive organizational skills; initiative, ability, and drive to solve practical problems; excellent multitasking skills; ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel.
- The contractor employee shall demonstrate expertise on Microsoft Office programs and laboratory management software such as lab chart.
- The contractor employee shall have a signed Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with managing military funded grants.
Tasks:
Laboratory Operations Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day laboratory activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Implement new programs, tests, methods, and instrumentation.
- Manage lab personnel daily duties, including training and performance management.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Schedule and assign employees based on lab operational needs.
Research Project Coordination: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Oversee the planning, initiation, and execution of research projects.
- Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
- Collaborate with principal investigators and other stakeholders.
- Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring the workload of functional areas.
Budget Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Develop and manage the laboratory budget.
- Allocate resources efficiently and seek cost-saving opportunities.
Quality Control and Assurance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Achieves quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program.
- Implement and maintain quality control measures for experiments and data collection.
- Ensure compliance with good laboratory practices (GLP) and other relevant standards.
- Adheres to specimen preparation procedures.
Equipment Maintenance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Establishes quality standards to maintain medical laboratory equipment performance.
- Coordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed.
Data Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Implement data management systems and protocols.
- Identifies informational needs to manage medical laboratory information systems.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Collaboration and Communication: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Facilitate communication among laboratory members and with external collaborators.
- Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration.
Grant and Proposal Support: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Prepare grant applications and research proposals.
- Track and manage grant funds and expenditures.
Professional Development: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Stay informed about advancements in the field and emerging technologies.
- Support the professional development of laboratory staff.
- Complies with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements.
Environmental Health and Safety: Contract employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Coordinate with environmental health and safety officers to ensure compliance.
Documentation and Reporting: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of laboratory activities.
- Prepare regular reports for senior management or funding agencies.
Base Support:
The contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, parking, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Support Services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property in section 3.0.
The contractor shall be provided office space by the University of Maryland.
The government will provide a government laptop to facilitate needed access to the Virtual Private Network (VPN), .mil access, and shared file access. All software and hardware, passwords/access to military Internet/E-mail and applicable database will be available within the scope of the contract. Data analyses software as necessary to perform tasks described in this performance work statement, for example, accessing and storing data on AF network drives and communication via AF government email. The contractor shall comply with local, and DoD policies concerning information technology applications and connectivity to military systems, when using their government issued computer laptops.
The contractors will need Air Force network accounts to use the computers and will be subject to the requirements for a normal computer account to include IA training that is current within the previous 12 months, a favorable NACI background investigation, and a signed AF 4394 (AF Network User Agreement). Non-compliance with IA policies and principles can result in computer access being suspended or withdrawn.
Any Controlled Unclassified Information on the computer must be encrypted at all times except during use; Encryption Wizard is provided on every computer. All Classified Uncontrolled Information (CUI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and HIPAA data MUST be sent encrypted; Outlook has digital encryption capabilities for this.
Computers may not connect to the contractor network or other systems, networks, or equipment. Computers may only be used by the personnel that have Air Force accounts on this contract; allowing anyone else to use the systems is considered "inappropriate use" and will result in loss of access.
All maintenance and adjustments with the computers must be done by 711 HPW/OMC; no contractor modifications or changes are authorized. NOTE: the computers need to be brought to the help desk for repair. Off-site support cannot be provided.
In the event of a network tasking order mandating compliance, e.g. validating users face-to-face, the user needs to report to the help desk upon request. If the computers become overdue with patches/updates or needs to be updated, user is required to report to help desk.
Nothing (flash drives, hard drives, and printers) may be connected to computers without 711 HPW/USAFSAM IAO approval (both functions are in OMCO). Policy questions should be directed to the IAO.
The Contractor shall assume responsibility for all Government provided equipment/property. Government-issued badges, identification cards, passes, and vehicle registration media are accountable forms and, as such, are U.S. Government property to be accounted for, protected, and returned to the Government. This responsibility shall extend to any subcontractors.
The office of 711 HPW/OMA shall be responsible for shipping the computers and will be the POC for returning computers.
The office of 711 HPW/OMC shall ensure that all training has occurred within 5 days or accounts will be turned off.
General Information:
Work shall be accomplished at the Baltimore, MD Geographically Separated Unit of RHBAM located at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, in the University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 South Greene St, Baltimore, MD, and all locations typically utilized in their training program for simulation research beginning on 29 July 2024.
Temporary alternate work locations, including remote telework, may be assigned as circumstances dictate by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Work schedule is normally Monday – Friday, 7”30 AM – 4:30 PM (ET); however, in support of research at a 24-7 trauma center, work hours may require rotating shifts or weekends on a temporary basis. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week. All alternative work schedules must be approved by the COR and with the assent of the Government Program Manager.
U.S. Citizenship:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
Travel:
Contractor will be required to travel when authorized to participate in customer business line related travel, to include meetings and conferences, to fulfill respective mission goals. Such travel will only be as directed and coordinated through the government two weeks in advance of all contractor travel in order to obtain proper authorizations. The specific travel locations, duration, and number of trips will be upon direction of the government without modification to the task order, as long as adequate travel funding is available in accordance with the resulting task order. When travel is identified, the contractor shall provide an estimate of all travel costs by location, broken out by item, to the Reef Systems Program Manager and the government prior to travel.
SECURITY:
All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information and indicators involved in execution of this contract/Task Order, as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security). 711 HPW Critical Information and Indicators are protected under the 711 HPW Operations Security Program and the 711 HPW Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL). Contractor employees granted access to critical information and indicators shall be provided initial OPSEC training by the 711 HPW OPSEC Coordinator upon in-processing and prior to being granted access to CIIL items related to the contract/Task Order. The contractor shall also participate in 711 HPW’s annual OPSEC training and education programs, which includes periodic updates and refresher training on CIIL items applicable to the contract/Task Order. The 711 HPW OPSEC coordinator shall evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations.
Point of Contact for Immediate Consideration:
Art Mata
amata@reef-sys.com