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R -- CONDUCT OF NATURALISTIC DECISION MAKING WORKSHOP SOL N61339-98-Q-0042 DUE 110697 POC Contact, Phil Coffin, 407/380/4419, Contracting Officer, John Christopher, 407/380/8491 WEB: NAWCTSD Home Page, Request for Proposals, http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/contract/procure.html. E-MAIL: Phil Coffin, NAWCTSD, CODE 27223, Phil_Coffin@ntsc.navy.mil. DESCR: This is a Firm Fixed Price Requirement (FFP), and a sole procurement with Klein Associates Inc., 582 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324, for the period from 25 NOV 97 thru 31 AUG 98 to perform in accordance with the following Statement of Work, for Workshops on Naturalistic Decision Making .(1.0) Background.- (1.1) Effective aeronautical decision making has been identified as crucial in aircrew performance. In fact, about half of all aviation accidents related to human error were related to decisional errors (Diehl, 1993). In many situations, a single decision can determine the remaining course of a flight (Hartel, Smith, & Prince, 1991). Despite its importance in aviation performance, there is still much to be learned about aeronautical decision making (Prince, Hartel, & Salas, 1993). (1.2) Significant advances in aeronautical decision making research require the development of theoretical frameworks that describe how operators make decisions in complex and dynamic environments and to learn how to improve the effectiveness of their decisions. Early research on decision making focused on laboratory-based experiments which tested mathematical and statistical models (Klein, Orasanu, Calderwood, & Zsambok, (1993)). While these theories contributed to our early understanding of decision making processes, these experimental conditions did not take into consideration the environmental settings in which these theories would be applied. Recently, there has been an increased interest in developing theories that take into consideration the relevant needs of operators performing in their natural environments. Theories on naturalistic decision making describe decision making processes in large dynamic settings that require real time reactions to perform ill-defined tasks and goals. (1.3) The interest in naturalistic decision making has grown rapidly in the past 7 years. The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has formed a Technical group with more than 400 members and have suggested to organize sessions on research related to naturalistic decision making. The rapid progress and growth interest in naturalistic decision making requires specialized meetings that encourages open, critical, and challenging exchanges among participants.This provides opportunities for exchange and exploration of ideas to advance our understanding of naturalistic decision making. These sessions are important to expand Navy R&D efforts in decision making. (1.4) In May 1998, The Fourth International Conference on Naturalistic Decision Making will be held in Washington, DC. Several workshops will be held at this conference to discuss the range of naturalistic decision making strategies. Workshop facilitators are required to be leading researchers in the area of naturalistic decision making. This exchange in technical knowledge about decision making is essential for coordination and expansion of decision making efforts with other military laboratories, academia, and industry. (2.0) Requirement.- (2.1) Task A. The contractor shall coordinate and conduct four separate workshops over a period of 2 1/2 days that (a) share the naturalistic decision making framework by reviewing summaries of research and debating approaches and conclusions; (b) extend the naturalistic decision making framework by examining applications and requirements; (c) share success stories and lessons learned; (d) share dilemmas and challenges; and (e) offer opportunities for audience participation and debate. The contractor shall recruit and coordinate two (2) keynote speakers. The contractor shall man and operate a conference registration and information service desk for four (4) hours. The contractor shall conduct these workshops in May 1998 at the Fourth International Conference on Naturalistic Decision Making, in Washington, DC. (2.1.1) Deliverables.- Prepare conference materials (brochure/program and registration packet) for publication and distribution to workshop participants. (2.2) Task B. In addition to Task A above, the contractor shall recruit and coordinate an additional two (2) keynote speakers and shall provide a full time conference registration and information service desk vs. four (4) hours. (2.2.1) Deliverables. Coordinate, produce and distribute a paperback volume of the Conference Proceedings (which shall include all presentations, synopses and abstracts of information presented during the conference) to all workshop participants. (3.0) Period of Performance. The workshops shall be conducted during The Fourth International Conference on Naturalistic Decision Making to be held 29-31 May 1998. Tasks A and B documentation shall be delivered NAWCTSD, no later than three (3) months after the completion of the workshops. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -- CLIN 0001 -- Basic Requirement, Task A -- CLIN 0002 -Option 1, Task B. The government anticipates an award date of 21 NOV 97. All responsible offerors shall submit mailed or faxed quotes to Phil Coffin, 407/380-8318, to arrive NLT 5:30PM 06 NOV 97. Simplified Acquisition Procedures apply. The SIC code for this acquisition is 8299 (0289)

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