Statement of work and cost justification
For phase 2

Given the success that the phase one of the MAX project --"might augmenting exoskeleton"
Mindtel has been requested to be the lead agent assessing design elements of the "might augmenting exoskeleton", and for identifying other applications of this material. Mindtel will supervise the design and development and be the liaison between the developers and the military

Mindtel's responsibilities will include the following 

1. Provide input in the design and testing phases 
2. Design test and evaluation methods which will be used to ensure that the needs of the warfighter are being addressed
- this in includes usability, safety, and operational utility
3. Assess the materials for other application through out the DOD
4. Design and develop briefing materials for the sponsor.
5. Provide briefing materials to the potential users and get their input to the program
6. Design, develop and maintain a web based content repository which can be accessed by potential users
       
Mindtel has agreed to perform these duties requested by the sponsor for a fixed price of $50,000

The period of Mindtel's  performance is  expected to be 5 months


Cost Justification.



The following budget reflects the estimated cost/effort level required
perform the Task. This estimate is consistent with experience from recent
efforts of a similar nature, with the sponsor.

LABOR
Senior consulting                                       $150/hr (discounted GOVT rate)
 Dr Dave Warner MD,  

This individual has been involved with the sponsors project from the 
initial efforts. He will bring continuity to the program as it iterates 
progressively in the next efforts.

Dr Warner  will work with the sponsor to ensure the 
operational utility of the system being developed for DARPA.



Technical consulting                                    $100/hr
(technology specific domain experts, engineers and scientists)

Due to the diverse range of individual technologies that are required
to meet the operational needs of the sponsor, it is important that an expert 
the field be consulted. This ensures the most efficient use of funds for development.


Technology development/rapid prototyping                $125/hr
(industrial designer's, fabrication specialists)

This effort will require that actual physical prototypes continue
to be fabricated so they can be tested by the actual end users in an operational 
environment. 



TRAVEL
(transportation, lodging, meals)
----- average # of people 2-3, average number of days 2-4---
Anticipated destinations of required travel
4 Trips to Washington DC Area (DARPA, Quantico, NRL, )1.1K/person/trip
3 Trips to San Diego Area (SPAWAR, Camp Pendleton,) 1.2K/person/trip
(this includes several visits to the NextPlanet site)
1 Trip to Boston Area (Draper, SSC-Natick,) 1K/person/trip

MATERIALS

 Testing  materials                         $7K
This includes safety gear for early operator and 


Misc. Supplies for field testing                        $8K
This includes costs of shipping and field repair of prototypes.
The cost of building and dismantling a field-testing unit are also included
Experience on this project has shown that there substantial 
costs incurred when testing the devices.



Budget summary

Labor                                           20,000
Travel (calculated for 2 persons per trip)      15,000           
MATERIALS                                        7,000
Misc. Supplies                                   8,000
                                             
Total                                           $50,000