2nd Industry Forum Presentation_08_25_21 (1).pdf

NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER

Industry/Academia Day Update

David Young Deputy Center Director

Susan E. McClain Director, Office of Procurement

Langley Research Center

Office of Procurement Welcome

• Scope of the Discussion and AST Overview

• Mission Directorate Overviews

[Break]

• Overview of Current Contracts

• Langley Acquisition Strategy

• Taxonomy and Risks and Opportunities

• Advisory Multi-Step Process and Acquisition Schedule

• What we Need from You

• Discussion: RFI Notice and Market Research Questions

• Q&A

Agenda

• Scope: this Industry/Academia Forum is for information sharing, interaction and Q&A with interested/potential participants including:

– Interested/potential Prime Contractors

– Subcontractors and Academia/Universities interested in partnership opportunities with Prime

Contractors

• Please keep Microphones and Video off to maintain bandwidth

• We will only be taking questions via I/O tool

– Conference I/O Tool Link: https://larc.cnf.io/

– Session Title: RSES Industry and Academia Forum

– QR Code for the I/O tool to the right

– Vote up questions you are interested in

• We will try to provide preliminary responses during the forum, but official responses will be posted to www.sam.gov

Industry Forum Scope and Protocol

In the event of any inconsistency between data provided in these charts or in response to questions and any RFP that arises from the AST (or associated Source Evaluation Board(s)), the language in the Final RFP, including any amendments, will govern.

Disclaimer

• AST was chartered in January 2021 to assess recommendations of a 2020 Procurement Development Team (PDT), perform “current and future state” analyses and develop the Langley Acquisition Strategy for Research, Science, and Engineering Services

• Services are currently provided under the following:

– Technology, Engineering, and Aerospace Mission Support 3 (TEAMS3) contract

– National Institute of Aerospace Cooperative Agreement

– National Institute of Aerospace contract

– Science, Technology, and Research Services (STARSS) III contract

– Portions of Langley Information Technology Enhanced Services (LITES) II contract

• The LaRC Acquisition Strategy recommendation received approval by Center Leadership and HQ in June 2021

AST Overview

• Identify opportunities to remove overlap of requirements and consolidate where appropriate

– Leverage PDT Technical Service Category Taxonomy

• Identify strategies to obtain technical support services more effectively, economically while enhancing flexibility to shift skill needs and meet surge requirements

• Pursue necessary transformation initiatives to meet future mission needs

– Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Infrastructure considerations

• Discontinue requirements no longer needed

• Optimize Procurement approach with appropriate number of contracts to address the research, science, and engineering needs across the Center

– Leveraging skills from industry, academia and research institutions, as needed

Acquisition Strategy Objectives

• Research Directorate (RD)

• Science Directorate (SD)

• Engineering Directorate (ED)

• Aeronautics Research Directorate (ARD)

• Space Technology and Exploration Directorate (STED)

• NASA Systems Analysis and Concept Directorate (SACD)

• Engineering and Safety Center (NESC)

Organizational Overviews

Conference I/O Tool Link: https://larc.cnf.io/ Session Title: RSES Industry and Academia Forum

• 10 Minute Break

Back to remaining Agenda items:

• Overview of Current Contracts

• Langley Acquisition Strategy

• Taxonomy and Risks and Opportunities

• Advisory Multi-Step Process and Acquisition Schedule

• What we Need from You

• Discussion: RFI Notice and Market Research Questions

• Q&A

Break

• Scope: research and technology development supporting NASA missions and across the full technology readiness level (TRL) range including: scientific research; engineering design, analysis, and development; technology programs and test implementation/ operations; systems analysis and conceptual design; and project management support.

• Requirements are organized into thirteen technical disciplines:

Technology, Engineering, and Aerospace Mission Support (TEAMS) 3

TEAMS 3 Discipline Areas

Acoustics Materials and Advanced Processing Technology Development

Aerodynamics Measurement Systems

Avionics Systems Program/Project Support

Crew Systems and Avionics Operations Structures

Engineering, Integration, and Flight Hardware Technology Development

Systems Analysis and Concepts Development

Flight Dynamics and Control NASA Engineering and Safety Center

Hypersonics

• Activities that will not be included in RSES

– Program Planning & Control

– Risk Management

• Activities still under review

– Project Coordination

– Proposal/Business Development

– Project Consultant Support

• Activities still under review but likely to remain in RSES

– Flight Services and Meteorological Support

• Activities will continue through the contract expiration dates which may be extended as needed to accommodate RSES timelines

Technology, Engineering, and Aerospace Mission Support (TEAMS) 3

• Primarily supporting the LaRC Science Directorate (SD), STARSS III supports Earth and planetary atmospheric science, technology, and research requirements to improve scientific understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere and climate system, with future plans to expand our Earth atmospheric science expertise to investigate atmospheres of other planets.

• Technical Requirements are organized into 9 areas as defined follows:

Science, Technology, and Research Services (STARSS) III

STARSS III Discipline Areas Atmospheric Composition Science Cross-Cutting Science Space Lidar Missions Atmospheric Science Data Center Climate Science Missions Engineering for Science Technology and

Missions Climate Science Research and Analysis Science Flight Project Management

Chemistry and Dynamics Science

• Activities that will not be included in RSES

– Communication and Outreach

• Activities still under review

– Project Coordination

– Proposal Development

– Project Consultant Support

Science, Technology, and Research Services (STARSS) III

• In 2002, NASA Langley established the NIA under a competitive NASA Research Announcement (NRA) in accordance with a NASA Procedures and Guidelines (NPG) 5000.1, “Establishing a Science and Research Institute”

• The institute was established with the simultaneous award of a 20-year Cooperative Agreement (CA) and an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract.

– Two separate IDIQ contracts preceded the current contract

• LaRC’s 4 primary objectives for establishing the institute in 2002 were to:

1) Conduct leading edge aerospace research and develop revolutionary new technologies by creating innovative, synergistic partnerships among LaRC, academia, and industry

2) Provide comprehensive graduate education in science and engineering by using both a local campus and exploiting innovative distance-learning concepts

3) Incubate, stimulate, and commercialize new intellectual property

4) Promote aerospace science and engineering and provide outreach to the region and nation

National Institute of Aerospace (NIA)

• NIA Cooperative Agreement

– Collaboration between NASA LaRC and the Institute, as well as the joint development of research and education programs in support of the Agency’s mission

– Conducting leading edge aerospace research and develop revolutionary new technologies by creating innovative, collaborative, synergistic partnerships among LaRC, academia, and industry

– Technical areas of interest under this CA include: Systems Analysis, Advanced Concepts and Mission

Analysis; Planetary Traversing, Capture, and Entry Technology; Aerosciences; Structures and Materials;

Intelligent Aerospace Automation and Controls Systems; Atmospheric and Vehicle Sensor System Technology; and Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate, and Radiation Science

• NIA IDIQ Contract

– Conducts leading edge research, provides graduate education, and transitions research conducted under the CA that become direct NASA mission specific requirements.

– Basic, formative, and leading-edge research tasks for technology development to convert intellectual property to useable technologies including extensions of work under the CA, graduate and continuing education; and conferences, lectures, workshops, and visiting lectures and other sponsored programs.

– The technical areas of interest mirror those of the CA.

National Institute of Aerospace

• CA and IDIQ activities that will not be included in RSES

– Provide comprehensive, graduate education in science and engineering for LaRC personnel and the growing Hampton Roads high technology workforce with a core element of the graduate education program being the Langley Professor Program

– Incubate, stimulate, commercialize new intellectual property and develop new businesses

– Promote aerospace, science and engineering and provide outreach to the region and the nation

National Institute of Aerospace (Cont.)

• Significant LITES II IT requirements have already transitioned to other Agency contracts as part of the agency’s acquisition strategy for IT services including:

– NASA’s End-user Services & Technologies (NEST) contract

– Enterprise Applications Service Technologies (EAST) 2 contract

– Work within the scope of Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology

Solutions (AEGIS) will transition soon

• Only a small portion of the current LITES task orders for research and engineering applications will be included in the scope of RSES

– Research related software development

– Research software and related support for the Air Traffic Operation Lab (ATOL) and

Airspace and Traffic Operations Simulation (ATOS) system located at LaRC.

Langley Information Technology Enhanced Services (LITES) II Contract

• After a thorough assessment, market research and an Analysis of Alternatives, the AST recommended solution was developed and approved:

Meets all AST stated objectives – bold, novel, flexible, aligned with stakeholder expectations (both LaRC and HQ)

Thoughtful transition beyond the status quo Removes overlap but still affords necessary integration Encourages competition and innovative responses from bidders IDIQs for surge and transactional requirements

Acquisition Strategy

• One solicitation with two primary Core CLINs

– One CLIN focused on the research and engineering technical services categories

(Green categories)

– One CLIN focused on the science technical services categories (Blue categories)

• Solicitation will provide flexibility to award either a single contract or two contracts aligned to the two primary Core CLINs.

– RFP will include the evaluation criteria and selection methodology

• Two IDIQ CLINs, each with scope associated with Core CLINs

– Support surges in LaRC Program/Projects/Missions

– Add ceiling value to support Enterprise requirements (e.g. MAP Alignment)

Acquisition Strategy (Cont.)

• Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541715 (See RFI results)

– RFI recommended either Aircraft Exception (1,500 employee standard OR Space

Vehicles Exception (1,250 employee standard)

• Cost Type Contract(s)

– Consider a provision to move sustaining core work to fixed-price

• Period of Performance - recommend exceeding 5-years

– Provides time to transition to new approach and mitigate associated costs

– Better accommodates work transitioning from other Centers, if needed

• Utilize an Electronic Contract Management System (ECMS)

– NASA furnished

– Currently iSite used on several LaRC contracts

Other AST Recommendations (not final/approved)

• AST Staffed 1/1/20

• RDT Start 7/15/21

• SEB Start 9/6/21

• Procurement Strategy Meeting (PSM) 12/17/21

• RDT Completion 12/9/21

• Advisory Multi-Step Process Start – 11/21

• Draft RFP Release 1/20/22

• Final RFP Release 3/22/22

• Proposals Due 5/6/22

• Contract Award 1/18/23

• Contract Start 4/1/23

Acquisition Schedule (Subject to Change)

• Langley intends to a conduct Advisory Multi-Step Process (see FAR 15.202)

– “Invites potential offerors to submit information that allows the Government to advise the offerors about their potential to be viable competitors”

– Information “invited” may include:

• Past Performance – performed contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity

• Technical and Management Capability

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Avoidance

– Assessment to be conducted independent of SEB voting members

– Process is completely voluntary and results do not impact whether respondents may participate in resultant acquisition

• Supports a potential offeror’s bid/no-bid decision

Advisory Multi-Step Process

• NASA Langley is providing guidance to organizations on interactions with Government officials. While communication is encouraged, we ask that you adhere to the following ground rules:

– The Center Director will be unable to meet with potential offers due to conflicts with other significant events

– Be mindful of the amount of time requested from officials. Officials have a duty to maintain an appearance of fairness and prevent an unfair competitive advantage by setting reasonable and consistent limits and being consistent on communications with all organizations potential offerors.

– Limit meetings to no more than 60 minutes, and no more than 2 meetings per official.

– Do not request advice or feedback on proposed approaches

– Do not request input on the performance of incumbent contractors or perceived strengths and weaknesses of potential offerors

– Do not request information on the Acquisition Strategy. All such questions should be directed to the

AST email address included herein.

– Do seek information on the type of work required and the missions supported.

– Do seek clarification on Statement of Work requirements

Interactions with Government Officials

• Encourage responses to RFI questions

– Previous submissions were thorough, thoughtful and very helpful

• Review existing information on sam.gov

– Current Contracts information including Statements of Work

– May 5 Industry Forum Slides

• PDT Tactical Data Analysis for Each Organization

• Overview of Research, Science, and Engineering Requirements

• Continue to Monitor SAM.GOV postings

What We Need From You...

• Participants are encouraged to explore and consider teaming/partnerships to enable and enhance LaRC’s scope of work in basic/low-TRL research to improve competitive standing (related to evaluation criteria to be stated in the RFP)

– Provide valuable/impactful approach to accessing to skills/capabilities from academia, university consortia, HBCUs, MSI’s and industry

– Unique teaming arrangements to further leading-edge R&D and infuse innovation

– Background provided in RFI Question 4:

“NASA Langley conducts cutting-edge, basic and applied research in aeronautics, space exploration, science, and related areas. This research invents and enables the future of Aeronautics and Space, leveraging emerging technologies to create solution spaces for existing and future major Agency mission issues. This research requires worldwide knowledgeability, and a culture of ideating and triaging multiple potential solutions while leveraging traditional aerospace technologies as well as novel, rapidly developing/emerging technologies. Notable elements of this research requires the ability to engage expertise from academia including university faculty and graduate researchers with collectively unique experience and skills, on site and at University campuses, and leveraging their unique university equipment, labs, and capabilities.”

What We Need From You... (Cont.)

• Responses to all questions will be posted to industry on sam.gov

• Today we will answer question provided prior to the forum first (however we will omit repeat questions or questions that were answered through this presentation). Some questions were condensed in this presentation however the full text version will be included on sam.gov

Questions from Industry

Questions from Industry Topic/Reference Question/Comment Response

Procurement’s Transformation Initiative

What else can you share about the following statement?

“Hence, while this notice focuses on Langley initiatives as described below, NASA will issue additional notices to address engineering services needs more broadly across the NASA enterprise.”

This statement is referring back to information provided earlier in the RFI which stated “NASA is currently undergoing a major initiative pursuant to Procurement’s Transformation Initiative to transform how it will strategically procure research, science, and engineering services to meet the Agency’s evolving mission needs in the decades to come.” Langley’s initiative is just one piece of the NASA’s transformation efforts for such services throughout the Agency.

Number of Awards Is the government anticipating allowing offerors to propose to a single CLIN to increase possible competition or requiring offerors propose to both

CLINS?

Offerors will be able to propose on a single CLIN or both CLINs. At this point, we anticipate the he RFP may include language indicating a preference to award one contract encompassing both Core CLINs, but have the ability to award two contracts aligned with the two core CLINs.

The language in the Final RFP, including any amendments, will govern

Evaluation Factors What specific factors is the government considering for use in determining whether to award a single contract or two contracts?

These factors are under development and will be included in the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) and Final RFP. The language in the Final RFP, including any amendments, will govern

Advisory Multi-Step Process

What criteria is the government considering for use in the Advisory Multi-Step Process to assess offerors “potential to be viable competitors”?

Information to be “invited” could include:

• Past Performance – performed contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity

• Technical and Management Capability

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Avoidance Further details will be provided with the formal request.

Topic/Reference Question/Comment Response

Small Business Set- Aside

Given the cumulative size of a potential single combined contract and the complexity of other factors of interest to NASA, what drove the recommendation for total small business set-aside? Will the government consider making RSES full and open?

Market research supports the recommendation for a small business set-aside.

Industry Day Will there be an on-site industry day? Due to the pandemic, an on-site industry day is not likely to occur

Acquisition Strategy Would companies be expected to submit a single proposal that covers both CLINs? If so, should they assume that they may be awarded both CLINs or either CLIN(engineering)/CLIN(science)?

The DRFP and final RFP will provide the necessary instructions regarding proposal submission.

Acquisition Strategy Given that the nature of science and engineering CLINs are different, what is gained by combining the two areas into one single RFP? Can Langley provide measures of what will be saved versus the risk and additional effort to evaluate the combined requirement? Why is Research included with Engineering in one CLIN versus being included with Science in the other CLIN?

The acquisition strategy is aligned with Langley’s needs, Agency procurement transformation initiatives, and demonstrated as realistic through market research.

Technical Service Category Taxonomy were the key driver for the CLIN structure. Additionally, research is inherent in all work that NASA Langley does.

Topic/Reference Question/Comment Response

Evaluation Criteria Will there be a point scoring for depth and breadth of capabilities? How will depth and breadth of capabilities coverage be evaluated?

The RFP will likely include mission suitability (e.g. technical and management), Past Performance (Quality of Performance and Relevance), and Cost/Price as the evaluation factors. The Mission Suitability factor is the only factor that has a “point scoring” associated with the evaluation (Reference NFS 1815.305-70(b). The RFP will include evaluation factors that focus on capabilities.

Past Performance We agree that this is the best solution for LaRC to meet its small business goals and assist in inclusion of under-represented entities. What level of past performance will the Government require of the Prime contractor?

Given that the Total Contract Value is about $700M, will small businesses be allowed to use contracts of lesser total contract value as past performance, especially if they can show that they are simultaneously managing contract adding up to that total contract value?

The RFP will include information regarding relevance of past performance, which may include minimum size requirements at a lesser value than the estimated total contract value. The language in the Final RFP, including any amendments, will govern.

We invite industry and academia to provide suggestions and recommendations that allows Langley to balance the need to assess relevant past performance information, not unnecessarily restricting competition, and to have the ability to discriminate among offerors’ past performance records.

Past Performance Will the Government allow the period of validity of past performances to be extended from 5 years to 10 years so that small businesses can demonstrate their maturity in managing large contracts?

The NASA FAR supplement states that “Normally, the requested contracts are limited to those awarded in the last three years.” NASA will determine if longer periods are required to demonstrate performance quality. This information will be included in the RFP.

Note that it is highly unlikely this would exceed 5-years.

Small Business Set Aside

Do we assume a Small Business Set-Aside.

Will NASA have goals for HBCUs and MIs under FAR 48 CFR 52.219-9(d)(10(iv)?

A small business set-aside is anticipated. Additionally, the solicitation will likely include separate goals for HBCUs and MSIs/MIs. The potential prime offeror will propose their approach to meeting these goals.

Topic/Reference Question/Comment Response

Evaluation Criteria We feel a cost-type contract is most appropriate.

Will LaRC a best value procurement where technical and cost combined will be evaluated?

Yes, NASA will conduct the procurement in accordance with NASA FAR Supplement 1815.3, Source Selection, and as defined in the final RFP.

University Capabilities In your latest RFI, you ask about mechanisms or opportunities to allow NASA to leverage unique university capabilities, adopt emerging technologies, and incorporate leading-edge basic research into our missions. Are you also interested in approaches to bring world class subject matter expertise (not necessarily affiliated with universities) as a resource to support LaRC missions?

The RFI was updated to include the following information:

“NASA Langley conducts cutting-edge, basic and applied research in aeronautics, space exploration, science, and related areas. This research invents and enables the future of Aeronautics and Space, leveraging emerging technologies to create solution spaces for existing and future major Agency mission issues. This research requires worldwide knowledgeability, and a culture of ideating and triaging multiple potential solutions while leveraging traditional aerospace technologies as well as novel, rapidly developing/emerging technologies. Notable elements of this research requires the ability to engage expertise from academia including university faculty and graduate researchers with collectively unique experience and skills, on site and at University campuses, and leveraging their unique university equipment, labs, and capabilities.”

Off-Site Capabilities Do you anticipate that LaRC will have a need for off-site facilities, laboratories, or R&D infrastructure in order to support a move towards an off-site or hybrid workforce? If so, what specific infrastructure would best support upcoming LaRC missions and projects?

While not related to “a move towards an off-site or hybrid workforce”, the response above addresses existing and future anticipated needs regarding “leveraging their unique university equipment, labs, and capabilities.”

To the extent the RFP allows off-site work, it is up to offerors to determine facility needs for its workforce. At this time, no laboratories or R&D infrastructure needs are anticipated other than those addressed above.

Topic/Reference Question/Comment Response

Technical Scope The National Institute of Aerospace conducts academic research under a cooperative agreement from NASA Langley Research Center. What is the relationship between RSES and NIA?

NASA Langley intends to leverage RSES to meet requirements currently within the scope of TEAMS 3, STARSS III, and the NIA Contract and Cooperative Agreement; with the exception of the requirements specifically highlighted as “will not be included in RSES” in the 8/25/21 forum presentation.

Technical Scope Will NASA permit joint appointments for its employees at Langley Research Center and universities (and vice versa)?

Not within the RSES framework.

Foreign National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Export Control

Is there any restriction to engaging researchers who are US persons but not US citizens (e.g., green card holders)? If so, what are the restrictions?

The Contractor will be required to comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations including ITAR and EAR and requirements addressed in the RFP.

Langley’s current contracts include additional requirements for Foreign National and Lawful Permanent Residents that will be incorporated into RSES.

Technical Scope Is there any consideration of using a Space Act Agreement or Grants to fund this activity? If so, what are the advantages to commercial firms and academic institutions over cooperative agreements or procurement contracts?

NASA Langley does and will continue to leverage grants and cooperative agreements, as appropriate, to meet our needs. Those agreements are processed through the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC).

NASA Langley intends to leverage RSES to meet requirements currently within the scope of TEAMS 3, STARSS III, and the NIA Contract and Cooperative Agreement; with the exception of the requirements specifically highlighted as “will not be included in RSES” in the 8/25/21 forum presentation.

Classified Work Will any of the work to be classified, and if so, at what level?

TEAMS 3 currently requires the Contractor shall maintain a Facility Clearance at the Top Secret level with no safeguarding required. We anticipate RSES will include this requirement. The Contractor will be required to access classified information at NASA Langley or a Government facility to be identified on the DoD Classification Specification, DD Form 254.

• Responses to all questions will be posted to industry on sam.gov

• Today we will answer question provided prior to the forum first (however we will omit repeat questions or questions that were answered through this presentation). Some questions were condensed in this presentation however the full text version will be included on sam.gov

Questions from Industry

• Thank you for participating

• Reminder that written responses to the RFI are due on September 10th

Conclusion

• RFI Market Research and Questions (May 2021)

• PDT Overview

• Technical Service Categories

• Sample of Market Research and Considerations

Backups

• If you are interested in being placed on a Bidders List to be published on the AST beta.sam site, please provide POC information including name, title, company, and email. There is no requirement to be on the bidders list to participate in the future.

• Considering the cumulative scope of the requirements in the contracts the AST is assessing, what Small Business challenges and opportunities should be considered? Are there limits to the scope of work a small business can accommodate? For reference, previous procurement have been competed under The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541712, “Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)” with a NAICS of 1,000 Employees.

• Are there specific requirements and associated skills more effectively procured separately from remaining requirements (e.g. stand-alone contract, GSA, other Strategy Sourcing opportunity)?

• Due to the research-oriented nature of the services, and changing mission needs, the contracts within the AST assessment have historically been cost-plus contract types. Are other contract types feasible considering the nature of these services?

• AST objectives and the Agency Transformational Initiatives are to streamline acquisition practices and reduce redundant and duplicative contracts. What opportunities and/or challenges exist with respect to meeting these objectives (Refer to AST’s scope and the updated technical service categories/classifications)?

• What other novel contract strategies should the AST consider streamlining with pre-award/SEB or post award activities or requirements?

RFI/Market Research Questions

• LaRC has required on-site contract support to accomplish most of the requirements in the contracts the AST is assessing. The COVID pandemic has demonstrated that offsite or remote work can be as productive in many cases.

Considering the requirements, what barriers and opportunities exist to transition work off-site? What are the pros and cons to moving work offsite? Are there specific requirements and associated skills that are more suitable to being off-site? What Federal and NASA IT and data protection requirements should be considered when moving work off-site?

• To support cutting-edge research in aeronautics, space exploration, science, and related areas, what barriers or opportunities exist to engage subject matter experts from industry and academia and how can those barriers be overcome? How can HBCUs and MSIs be leveraged?

• What other recommendations to enhance diversity and inclusion should be considered to encourage full participation, belonging, and contribution of organizations and individuals (e.g. outreach efforts, innovative partnerships, etc)?

• Based on your experience describe ideal cultural changes NASA should embrace to enable doing business in the future with all businesses including the diverse populations stated in EO 13985.

• What other activities do you recommend that NASA explore to advance equity or remove barriers for members of underserved communities to access procurement opportunities?

• What additional risks should the AST consider during each phase of strategy implementation and execution (e.g., pre-and post-award)?

• The AST welcomes other feedback on the technical service categories/taxonomy that LaRC intends to use in the future.

RFI/Market Research Questions

• LaRC established PDT in 2019

• Chartered to performed an assessment of the requirements of current on-site technical support service contracts, determine any synergies, and identify/document current and future Center technology and focus areas produce recommendations consistent with transformation initiatives

• Tasks -

– Extensive interviews, captured data and trends, gathered new requirements;

produced the Technical Support Services Requirements (TSSRv1.0) and supplemental charts

– Comprehensive research & analysis on current and future requirement needs

– Produce a taxonomy and recommendations consistent with transformation initiatives, and to meet contract structure and vendor management needs

Overview of Procurement Development Team (PDT)

New Category Description of Service

Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Systems Platforms and Operations In-Orbit Assembly

Cyber-Physical-Human Systems Humans and Autonomous Machine interactions

Laws and Regulations

Acoustics Theoretical, Analytical, Computational and Experimental Acoustics Research to Understand and Control Noise Generated from Flight Vehicles

Aerosciences

Computational Fluid Dynamics Experimental Fluid Dynamics

System Design, Analysis, and Simulation Aeroelasticity

All flight regimes including propulsion systems (e,g. subsonic, supersonic, hypersonic)

Avionics Systems Safety Critical Systems Control Systems

Crew Systems & Aviation Operations

Modeling, Simulation and Experimental Support Avionics Systems Analysis

Human Factors Flight Systems Guidance and Trajectory Management

Flight Tests and Flight Experiments

Future Technical Service Categories

Systems Design, Engineering, Modeling, Integration and Flight Hardware

Systems Engineering Engineering, Development and Integration of Systems and Processes

Systems Design, Model Based Engineering across disciplines/categories

Flight Dynamics and Controls Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Advanced Vehicle Concepts

Test Systems Support

Materials and Advanced Processing Design, Creation, Characterization of Processing, Applications, and Materials

Measurement Systems

Advanced Measurements for Ground Based / In-Flight Testing Advanced Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring

Sensor / Electronic Systems Electromagnetics and Sensors

Remote Atmospheric and Space-Based Sensing

Structures

Structural Mechanics and Structural Dynamics Durability, Damage Tolerance and Reliability

Computational Mechanics

Future Technical Service Categories (Cont.)

Systems Analysis and Concepts

Development

Advanced Mission, System, and Architecture Studies Aerospace Vehicle and Systems Concept Development and Technology Assessment

Tools and Methods Development

NESC Technical Expertise to Support the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) – Spans all categories

Software Services and Data Management

Flight Software Mission Operations Software

Science Data Processing Software Safety Critical Systems Software

Atmospheric Science Data Center

Atmospheric Sciences

Conduct Atmospheric Sciences Research in the Fields of Atmospheric Composition, Chemistry, Dynamics, Radiation, and Climate.

Atmospheric Measurements, Develop Science Algorithms & Validate Measurements and Data Products Active and Passive Detector and Measurement Systems Development

Atmospheric Science Missions

Project and Mission Operations Management Project Formulation for Field Campaigns and Instruments

Logistics Support for Field Missions Data Acquisition – Ground-Based, Airborne, or Spaceborne

Key Takeaways

• Uniform/Consistent Technical Service Categories

• Anticipate very little overlap in the categories/requirements

• Each Technical Service Category will encompass research, science, and engineering needs; from Basic to Applied R&D

– Obtaining the right expertise at all R&D levels will be critical to success