Black Lab Holistic Health and Fitness Readiness Kit

The military maintains the highest standards for training fit and mission capable Soldiers. As part of the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, the Army currently builds Soldier Performance Readiness Centers (SPRC) for weekly training. The current construction costs of $16 million or more are prohibitively expensive, and reduced capacity will not allow the Army to achieve the training goals of bringing in Soldiers multiple times per week. Therefore, the Army is searching for innovative materials and methods for driving down construction costs as compared to using conventional methods. Traditional construction methods such as red iron, concrete masonry, and stick framing rely on heavy structural components with inefficient foundations and costly onsite labor which significantly drives up construction costs through wasted materials and labor hours. By employing manufacturing methods and materials which radically reduce the time and cost of construction, we will develop, build, and furnish operational human performance spaces [SPRCs] designed to generate athletes [lethal Soldiers] who are physically capable and mentally tough, focusing on all aspects of improving human performance optimization and mental fortitude, ultimately delivering a solution to provide approximately 110 SPRCs for each ARMY brigade by FY2030. Some manufacturing methods considered in Phase I will include fiber reinforced composites (FRPs), aircretes for reduced concrete usage and improved thermal performance, light gauge steel factory prefabricated offices and partitions, and other innovative processes and materials. We are equipped to approach the design of SPRCs by integrating extensive construction, materials and innovation knowledge paired with operational and functional expertise of human performance spaces. Importantly, consideration toward the unique needs of each user with regard to nutrition, mental health, and physical ability needs are of top priority in the design of each unit. To this end, our team consists of unique and successful and experienced individuals bringing together expertise ranging from construction, military service, to human performance and development. We strive to address the current gaps in pivotal areas of the holistic health and fitness of our military personnel by providing an effective, simple solution that enables them to establish, build, and maintain optimal mental and physical health and wellbeing facilities in any environment. We present our team’s knowledge, time, and experience to tackle the problems presented in this SBIR, and we look forward to utilizing these results to commercialize new building methods and holistic performance spaces.