(TMI-Army Files) 1983 - MIAS Proposals

--- PAGE 1 (OCR) --- co October 12, 1983 PROPOSAL FOR RESEARCH MONROE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES Prepared for: Private Client The following individuals are authorized to conduct negotiations on behalf of the Monroe Institute of Applied Sciences: Technical Matters: Mr. Robert A. Monroe, President (804) 361-1252 Contractual Matters: Mr. Robert A. Monroe, President (804) 361-1252 Proposal Expires on: December 30, 1983 MONROE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES ROUTE 1, BOX 175, FABER, VA 22938 --- PAGE 2 (OCR) --- TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . .. +. se. ee ee STATEMENT OF WORK ...-.-. se General Objective. ..... Major Goals... .. ee ee Specific Tasks ....... ISECURTEY) so sqs w & 6 a ws Deliverables ......s4.. Access to Materials. er Special Requirements .... PROPOSAL FOR RESEARCH. ... . Estimated Time and Charges Certification ..... Security .ee sas as ve Negotiations .... a Proposal Validity Period Bn "al ESTIMATE OF COSTS... . ENCLOSURE I (Direct Labor Costs) ENCLOSURE II (Indirect Rates). . ENCLOSURE III (Support Costs) . ATTACHMENT A: Personal History Brief ... ATTACHMENT B: Institute Brief. Page PRRWWNHNN VN wu anu 10 dd. 14 --- PAGE 3 (OCR) --- INTRODUCTION The Monroe Institute of Applied Sciences (M.I.A.S.) is pleased to submit the enclosed unsolicited proposal #001, designed to provide specialized methods of selecting singularly talented people from large pools of personnel for performance of varying tasks within an Advanced Human Potentials (AHP) environment. To accomplish the proposed program, M.1.A.S. will provide the facilities, materials, staffing, and consultant(s) to perform appropriate research and development totally separated from the sponsor's environment. The collection of raw data, its analysis and subsequent findings will be targeted at establishing specifically identifiable parameters which can be utilized to select individuals of AHP talent from larger groups on a recurring basis. These parameters will be established through development of replicable use of noninstrusive biomonitoring techniques. Details of deliverables are contained within the following sections of this document. --- PAGE 4 (OCR) --- STATEMENT OF WORK 1. GENERAL: The overall objective of this effort is to determine baseline nonintrusive biomonitoring effects measured from personnel who are known to possess a displayed AHP capability. This will be accomplished by observing participants in M.I.A.S. programs who display AHP capability and then testing that capability on a one-to-one basis within controlled laboratory conditions. 2. MAJOR GOALS: PHASE I: Determine specific AHP, which when displayed will establish credibility of subject for measurement. PHASE II: Test identified subjects against their displayed capabilities under laboratory conditions, by applying them against identical but scientifically controlled criteria. This will be done with subject's prior consent to provide such information for sole use within a research data base. PHASE III: When sufficient data has been collected; analyze that data, identify and list the specific recurring elements which will allow nonintrusive biomonitoring in the selection of like personnel from a non-selective group. PHASE IV: Provide an overall evaluation of the above three Phases of effort with recommendations for implementation of selection criteria. 3. SPECIFIC TASKS: a. Modify current wiring capacities within the M.I.A.S. main seminar building to provide necessary circuitry in support of minimal nonintrusive biomonitoring response requirements. b. Modify equipment now installed within the M.I.A.S. laboratory facility, to include equipment additions, to permit one-on-one evaluations of selected personnel in a more detailed nonintrusive biomonitoring evaluation. c. Design scientifically acceptable AHP test criteria for use during normal M.I.A.S. activities, by which valid capabilities can be identified. --- PAGE 5 (OCR) --- ad. Apply identical test criteria as specified in paragraph c. above under laboratory conditions and save all biomonitoring data for later use in analysis. e. Once sufficient data has been accumulated; perform a thorough analysis of data in order to to single out specific and replicable nonintrusive biomonitoring indications which will identify likely personnel as candidates for AHP performance. £. Develop a specific group of parameters or windows for nonintrusive biomonitoring affects which can be applied against a given non-select group of personnel. g. Apply the developed selection criteria and test individuals who meet the selected parameters against those test criteria as identified through the evaluation processes discussed paragraph c. above. h. Provide an overall evaluation of the feasibility of using such a selection criteria against large groups. i. Provide a formal report of findings and techniques developed through the above procedures. 4. SECURITY: The above will be accomplished as a normal course of events within the Research and Development portion of M.I.A.S. activities. Personnel identified through participation in M.I.A.S. activities will be utilized in collection of data base information only, and on a voluntary basis; and their identifying personal data will not be stored as part of that data base. 5. DELIVERABLES: a. State-of-the-Art information on use of Nonintrusive Biomonitoring techniques in selection of personnel. b. A progress report (one copy) - a written evaluation of findings at the end of Phases 2 & 3. c. A final report (one copy) - a written final report of evaluation/recommendations on the use of Nonintrusive Biomonitoring and its use in selection of personnel for AHP performance and/or training. --- PAGE 6 (OCR) --- ad. The final report will include a summary of experiments performed in each Phase and an evaluation of each of those experiments. The report will provide a prioritized list of identified parameters, how they are obtained, and specific equipment and methodology to be utilized. 6. ACCESS TO MATERIAL: Reasonable access to raw data material will be made to contractor personnel to insure a full understanding of statistical, or collection methodology utilized during evaluation, research and development. 7. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The above experimentation on human subjects will only be conducted or undertaken with the informed consent of the subject, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, setting out conditions that safeguard the welfare of such subjects. --- PAGE 7 (OCR) --- Proposal for Research October 12, 1983 1. ESTIMATED TIME AND CHARGES: The estimated time required to complete this research effort and report on its results is 12 months from final necessary equipment modification date. Enclosed is a detailed cost estimate and support schedule. 2. CERTIFICATION: The Monroe Institute of Applied Sciences (M.I.A.S.) has not delivered, nor is it obligated to deliver to the government under any other contract or subcontract, the same data herein proposed. 3. SECURITY: a. The following M.I.A.S. personnel are cleared through the U.S. Army Personnel Clearance Facility (PCF) at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland: Name Current Clearance Date Granted Robert A. Monroe SECRET (President M.I.A.S.) b. In addition a formal request for personnel security clearance has been submitted on another M.1I.A.S. employee: Nancy L. Honeycutt, (Special Assistant to the President, M.I.A.S.) c. There are no special security requirements necessary in reference to consolidated or assembled data, general in nature, which will be collected over the contract period. The final product report(s) which provide the government with the deliverables speicified within this proposal will only be written or handled by the above cleared personnel and no copies of the above reports will be maintained once these deliverable requirements are met. Classified material which in a rare case might be generated will be stored and maintained, once marked, within the office of the governmental agency or office acting as contract monitor. All professional work will be accomplished primarily within the M.I.A.S. laboratory facility which is not accessible by the general public. This laboratory is located in an isolated valley presently known as Roberts Mountain Farm, in Faber, Virginia 22938. --- PAGE 8 (OCR) --- d. The only personnel within M.I.A.S. who shall be made knowledgable of the above contractual obligation or the direct connection to the Federal Government or its Contracting Agency will be; Mr. Robert A. Monroe, President M.I.A.S.; and Ms. Nancy L. Honeycutt, Assistant to the President, M.I.A.S. 4. NEGOTIATIONS: The following individual can contractually bind M.I.A.S.: Robert A. Monroe President Monroe Institute of Applied Sciences The above person can be contacted at: Route #1, Box 175 Faber, Virginia 22938 Phone: (804) 361-1252 5. PROPOSAL VALIDITY PERIOD: This proposal will remain valid until December 30, 1983. M.I.A.S. will consider a time extention if requested prior to that date. --- PAGE 9 (OCR) --- ESTIMATE OF COSTS Personnel Supervisory 52 hrs @ $45.00 $ 2,340.00 Senior Professional 1248 hrs @ $25.00 31,200 .00 Professional 1750 hrs @ $12.00 21,000.00 Clerical 1200 hrs @ $11.00 13,200 .00 M.I.A.S. Total Labor: $67,740 .00 Staff Benefits at 35%: 23,699 .00 Total Labor and Staff Benefits: $91,439.00 Overhead for Research @ 85% of Labor and Benefits: 77,723.15 General & Administrative Expense @ 25% of Labor and Benefits: 22,859.75 Support Costs Travel and Subsistence $ 4,000.00 Communications 500 .00 Materials & Supplies 1,300.00 Equipment Modification(s) 60,000 .00 (See Enclosed documentation) Total Support Costs: $65,800.00 Total Estimated Costs: $257,821.90 --- PAGE 10 (OCR) --- ENCLOSURE I DIRECT LABOR COSTS Direct labor charges are based on the salaries for the staff members expected to do the project work. These estimates include a judgemental percentage added to current base to permit merit increases and soften any inflationary impact during the proposed period of the contract. --- PAGE 11 (OCR) --- ENCLOSURE II INDIRECT RATES There are no indirect rates figured into this proposal for contract. Planned and unplanned increases in social security taxes or other employee benefits; which may include, vacations, holidays, sick leave pay or contributions to benefit plans will be born as necessary by M.I.A.S. --- PAGE 12 (OCR) --- ENCLOSURE III SUPPORT COSTS a. Air fares are based on the current issue of the Official Airline Guide Quick Reference. Subsistence is based on data provided by American Express, actual cost experience, and the most recent General Services Administration cost of travel information. Surface travel is based on an average of $36.00 per day for car rental or taxi, parking, fees, tolls, etc. The milage rate applied for peronnal auto expenses is currently established at $0.225 per mile driven. b. Report costs are based on the number of pages of text and illustrations and copies required for overall project effort. ¢. Communications cost estimates are based on M.I.A.S. experience for support to research operations and include costs of telephone tolls and wire messages. Communications estimates also include cost of transportation of materials and/or equipment, postage, parcel post, wrapping, packaging of technical reports. 10 --- PAGE 13 (OCR) --- ROBERT ALLEN MONROE Mr. Monroe is a man of many talents. More important, he has the ability to explore and experience these different facets that make up an unusual personality. The son of a college professor and medical doctor mother, he received his degree from Ohio State University after studies in engineering and journalism, and entered the radio broadcasting industry as a writer and director of programs. He went to New York in 1939, where he was the creator and producer of some 400 radio and