Examples of Problem Statements from Previous Pitch Days
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1) When training Airmen how to paint Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and Aircraft Parts it
requires paint, machines and hazardous waste. The process of painting
requires muscle
memory; this takes hours and many sessions of painting. The painting process uses resources
such as paint, filters and items to paint. Seeking a new technology such as virtual reality
painting that will assist with training Airmen on building their muscle memory without creating
hazardous waste and decreasing the prep-time for painting training. The training should be
interactive and show real time painting errors. Currently when an error is made the user has to
clean up the work area and start over, creating more waste. In VR you can just start a new
session and correct your mistake. The system should have the ability to see all the aspects of the
painting process and point out mistakes in real time.
2) Closing/installing cowlings onto the B-52’s TF-33 engine is exhausting and difficult. Removing
the screws onto an engine pod's sailboat can be difficult, they can get stuck. Installing screws
and sailboat back on the engine pods is exhausting and difficult. Seeking a jack or similar
equipment that would hold up cowlings/sailboats instead of people having to push them
up. Also a tool that makes removing and installing jet screws easier and automatic (e.g. power
drill).
3) Currently keys are tracked by pen and paper, this has been proven to be inefficient. Looking
for a software solution to record, display and retrieve key transaction records. The system does
not need to be on the Air Force Network. The system needs to include the following:
Air Force approved and accredited information system that requires individual password access
(by the key issuing authority and key receipt individual) and creates a historical record of the
key transaction. Key and lock control system is able to record, display, and retrieve key
transaction records including the rank, name (or password) that identifies the individuals
involved in the transaction, date and time of the transaction, and key or facility number.
Units must ensure an automated record is retrievable on-demand and displays all required
information for the 1 year. If an electronic/digital key control system is used, the
UserID/Password combination or CAC/PIN satisfies signature requirements for access
identification and authorization controls. KIAs are prohibited from issuing keys to themselves.
Be able to track 600+ keys and 300+ lock cylinders
4) The Logistics Readiness Squadron issues and tracks items for base personnel. They are in
need of an Inventory Tracking Systems for three separate facilities; The Base Armory, The Base
Individual Protective Equipment Issue, and The Base Warehouse. It does not need to be on the
Air Force network. It does need to work on commercial Wi-Fi. Proposals shall price each system/
building separately due to funds availability.
Below are examples provided by other installations who have previously completed pitch days.
The problem statements should include who the problem effects, what organizations are
effected, and should provide enough details to allow companies to understand the problem and
provide their solutions to fix the problem. The more details provided about what is needed, the
better they will understand and the better equipped they will be to respond.
