"" other functions: 1. Task order title: technical support for the NASA engineering and safety center 2. Purpose, objective, and background of work to be performed: the NASA engineering and safety…

"" other functions: 1. Task order title: technical support for the NASA engineering and safety center 2. Purpose, objective, and background of work to be performed: the NASA engineering and safety center's (NESC) mission is to perform value-added independent testing, analysis, and assessments of NASA's high-risk projects to ensure safety and mission success. The structure of the NESC is based on maintaining a diverse and broad base of knowledge, keeping informed and engaged with each center and the agency S major programs, responding efficiently to requests for assistance, and retaining a high degree of independence. The NESC is the organizational home for the NASA technical fellows. NASA technical fellows assemble and provide leadership for technical discipline teams (TDT) that serve as stewards for their disciplines. The scope of this effort is to participate as a member of the NESC S aerosciences technical discipline team and to provide support to NESC S independent modeling and simulation effort for space launch systems (SLS) ascent. 3. Description of the work to be performed: the contractor shall serve as a member of the NESC aerosciences technical discipline team, providing technical expertise and analysis in the area of launch vehicle liftoff and ascent aerodynamics, transition from high angle-of-attack to low angle-of-attack flight, and aerodynamic database formulation and implementation. The contractor shall include the following items in the performance of this effort: 3.1. Participate in team teleconferences and the annual team meeting, making and/or expressing their expert opinion. The schedule of meetings shall be developed in coordination with the technical fellow and the rest of the team. 3.2. Provide draft sections of team reports and other written products, including findings/comments. 3.3. Participate in NESC assessments or technical support activities. 3.3.1. Currently assigned assessment team participation includes aerodynamic consultation services to NESC S independent modeling and simulation effort for SLS ascent. Requirements include attending weekly meetings and providing technical analysis, presentations, and written reports, as required.