Fracture Risk / Human Kinematics Studies

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division intends to award a firm fixed price contract to the University of Virginia, Center for Applied Biomechanics, to conduct studies on human kinematics and fracture risk on human forearms. The contractor shall conduct reviews of Time Histories to assess and define the Range of Occupant Kinematics from Prescribed Deck Motion, the Risk of Blunt Impact Injury from Predicted Occupant Kinematics, and to determine the onset of injury. The period of performance is one year from the date of contract award. • The contract will be for a sole source basis. • The University of Virginia Center for Applied Biomechanics has established proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements. • The contractor will utilize the same models that were utilized on previous NSWCCD projects. • The contract is for the completion of Personnel Injury Assessments for the COLUMBIA (CLB) and VIRGNIA (VA) Block V Class submarines.