Molecular Biologist (25-35 USAFSAM/PHT Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Support}

Molecular Biologist (25-35 USAFSAM/PHT Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Support}

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 Airman Systems 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.

Mandatory Qualifications :

• Possess a Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health or similar field with 1-2 years of experience within a public health related field.

• Possess proficient with biology techniques (e.g. microscopy, cell culture, DNA/RNA prep, PCR and sequencing).

• Possess experience with Illumina and Oxford nanopore sequencing chemistries and library preparation protocols.

• Experience with environmental sampling including wastewater, soil, and air matrices.

• The Contractor must have a Non-Disclosure Agreement in place with their company, and the company must provide a copy to the Program Manager of this task order. This is necessary in order to mitigate transfer of any confidential, proprietary and/or sensitive information while in this position.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

Possess 2 years of experience in a laboratory.

Tasks :

• Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories, setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments & equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating/recording results.

• Conduct environmental sampling, sample handling, and processing.

• Perform DNA extraction from samples and analyze them for genetic variants associated with aeromedical conditions.

• Perform next generation sequencing, PCR, and microarray genotyping as needed in support of the project’s research objectives characterizing aeromedical risk.

• Assist PHT staff in developing and optimizing procedures for genetic testing.

• Update/conduct review of scientific literature relevant to the research initiatives.

• Support experimental planning/design, protocol training and execution, and data collection and analysis.

• Support development, reporting, and editing of competitive, well-written, full drafts of research proposals, papers, and presentations as related to the project.

• Assist with the preparation, coordination, and submission of protocol-related documents to Institutional Review Boards (IRB) or Institutional Biosafety Committee.

• Support the preparation of reports of program initiatives as related to the project at the direction and input of PHT staff.

• Support the laboratory with other tasks as required to ensure proper function of the laboratory, including but not limited to communal solid waste disposal, and general laboratory maintenance procedures.

BASE SUPPORT :

The contractor shall be provided office/laboratory space, furniture and equipment, routine office/laboratory supplies, computer hardware and software necessary to perform tasks described in this performance work statement. The government will also provide telephone service and access to a fax machine and a copier as required. All software and hardware, passwords/access to military Internet/E-mail and applicable database will be available within the scope of the contract. The contractor shall comply with local, AF and DoD policies.

GENERAL INFORMATION :

Work will be accomplished at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 beginning on 30 September 2025. Temporary alternate work locations may be assigned as circumstances dictate by the Contracting Officer Representative.

Work schedule is normally Monday -Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET; however, there may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

The requirements in this section of the PWS are non-personal services. The requirements herein are the responsibility of the contractor. The Government has the right to reject the finished product or result in the event contractor performance does not meet the acceptable quality level listed in the PWS. Additionally, the Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, or are outside the scope of this task order, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Office (CO) immediately.

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 :

No travel is anticipated for this effort.

SECURITY :

Position of Trust. 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.

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.

DELIVERABLE :

Contractor Progress, Status and Management Report (PSMR).

On a monthly basis, the contractor shall provide a status report. The information will be on project status and describe the work accomplished. The contractor shall also identify any issues/problems anticipated in schedule or cost ceiling during the next reporting period.

The report shall have five sections:

1. Project Title, Time Period of report, Date

1. Performance : Current status of deliverables, measured against project expectations.

1. Schedule : Have scheduled activities and milestones been completed on or before time, and impact of delays.

1. Costs : Are there any actual or significant deviations, are significant costs adequately explained in terms of project plans? (i.e., large initial equipment purchase, followed by labor related costs.)

1. Risk : Are there known or anticipated opportunities or events that will or can affect project.

Technical Report – Study/Services :

• All reports and data shall be submitted in a non-proprietary, easily transferrable format.

• All reports, data, findings and literature shall be property of the 711 HPW/RH. The contractor shall not reuse or distribute project information without the express permission of 711 HPW/RH and shall retain all 711 HPW/RH origin markings.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS :

• Public Laws and Statutes. The contractor shall comply with the latest issue or version (including all changes and amendments) of federal, state and local statutes or other regulations in effect on the date of issuance of the individual task orders, unless otherwise noted.

• AFI 33-332, Privacy Act Program, is mandatory in its entirety.

• Information Assurance Documents:

*AFI 31-401, Information Security Program. Management AFI 33 – 119 Air Force Messaging

*AFI 33 – 129 Web Management and Internet use

* AFI 33-100 User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems DoDI 5200.l-R, Information Security Program

• AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records

CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL DoD CONTRACTOR SERVICES DURING A CRISIS :

The performance of these services is not considered to be mission essential during time of crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor or the revised requirements, followed by written direction.

Point of Contact for Immediate Consideration :

Art Mata
[email protected]