DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

99 -- INTERNATIONAL CAESAR PARTNERSHIP SOL RQ98-033 DUE 072498 POC Brenda Goodwin, 304/285-5882/Contracting Officer, Rex S. Wolfe, 304/285-5883 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Morgantown, WV plans to participate in a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Cooperative Research Program. The project is know as CAESAR (Civilian American and European Surface Anthropometry Resource). NIOSH has a requirement to acquire existing anthropometric data sets which more closely represent the general US. working population than those currently being used. These data sets represent a large civilian population sample, which is necessary for NIOSH to continue ergonomic research for the prevention of traumatic injuries. Studies have shown that human stature has changed significantly since existing data was collected. Deliverables for this project include electronic 3-D scans, 3-D landmarks, univariate measurements, demographic data, data extraction tool, and documentation summaries,. The only known study of this kind was initiated by the SAE. If there are other sources capable of providing a current anthropometric data base ofthis type representing the U.S. Civilian population, they are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature and references to Brenda L. Goodwin, Reference: RQ98-028, DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. If no organizations respond and demonstrate their capabilities within ten (10) days after posting of this notice, the Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA. This notice is issued for informational purposes. Posted 07/14/98 (W-SN223007). (0195)

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