Notice of Intent to Sole Source Noraxon Ultium Portable Biomechanics Lab, Ergonomic Assessment Tool

The US Department of Health intends to sole source the Noraxon Ultium Portable Biomechanics Lab, Ergonomic Assessment Tool. The Ergonomics Branch currently uses a best guess estimate to determine the level of musculoskeletal stress workers experience, but this equipment will increase the accuracy and capability of the branch to support the safety and occupational health of Military and Civilian employees. The requested system will capture objective, lab-quality data on-site in a few minutes using sensors and software to analyze collected data and assess risk exposure. • The equipment will be used to support the safety and occupational health of Military and Civilian employees. • The system will capture objective, lab-quality data on-site in a few minutes. • The equipment will be used to assess risk exposure using established ergonomics assessment tools. • The equipment is part of an approved Deployment Health Funding project.