Signed_2-6-19_GRC301-_JOFOC_GE-SLIM-INVERTER.pdf

· ••tlooal Aeronautics and Staff Routing/Summary Sheet Space Administration for Director's Office Correspondence Glenn Research Center

From Last name First name Ml Org. Code Telephone Mail stop Date

Mclemore Lawrence p CH 216-433-2214 60-1 12/03/2018

Action No. To (Name, Office, Location) Initials Date Action to be taken

4 Jason Siewert, MS 60-1 JRS 12/03/2018 1 Approval 2 Circulate

2 Lawrence P. Mclemore, MS 60-1 LPM 12/03/2018 3 Concurrence 4 Coordinate

I , 8, 13 Kurt A. Straub/ Tim C. Pierce, MS 60-1 KS 02/04/2019 5 File

2 Lawrence P. Mclemore, MS 60-1 LPM 02/04/2019 6 Information 7 Investigate and advise

PM ),I s-Jtq 2 Patti Michalski/ Anna Falcon, MS 3-8 8 Note and forward

3, 8 Robyn N. Gordon/ Seth A. Harbaugh, MS 3-8 ~ \,-- ;;./t:,J JC, 9 Note and return

10 Per request 2 Lori Drum and then Meghan Ganss, MS 3-2 1.. fµ} U a'--~~ql 11 Recommendation

I, 13, 8 Marla E. Perez-Davis, MS 3-2 '-r"""" \>J L-- >"-;9 12 See me ',&o --;,J ,. ,·r 13 Signature

8 Patti Michalski/ Anna Falcon, MS 3-8 Pn1 i-/i, I iq 14 Take action

2 Lawrence P. Mclemore, MS 60-1 15 Reply for signature of

2 Lakeeta Young-Hill, HQTRS 16 For your comments 17 Per phone conversation

I , 13 Monica Manning, HQTRS 18

5 Lawrence Mclemore, MS 60-1 19 ,J

Director's Action no. (if applicable): I Required date: f1$Af 121~

Title/Subject: JOFOC for development and test a flight version of MW inverter.

Coordination by (Staff Chief/Director Of): Kurt Straub

Point of contact: Rodger Dyson J Phone no.: 216-433-9083

(State name and phone number of person who performed/coordinated response, e.g., contact person for questions or clarification.)

Summary/Decision/Recommended Action:

(Summarize any relevant background information, results, issues, and recommendations proposed. Clearly state what action you are expecting of the Director's Office, e.g., concurrence or signature on letter or if sheet is being provided for information only to close the action.)

Justification for other than full and open competition (JOFOC) related to GRC negotiating only with General Electric Global Research Center, Inc. (GE) to develop and test a flight-ready version of GE Global Research Center's megawatt inverter developed under a previous NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Silicon Carbide Lightweight Inverter for Megawatt Power (SLIM) contract, NNC I 5CA29C (the "SLIM Contract").

Please forward to HQ NASA for further processing

Return copy to Lawrence McLemore for filing. RECEIVED

FEB O 5 2019

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

GLENN RESEARCH CENTER (GRC)

CLEVELAND, OHIO

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PRTBD

I. Description of Requirement I recommend that Glenn Research Center (GRC) negotiate only with General Electric Global Research Center, Inc. (GE) to develop and test a flight-ready version of GE Global Research Center's megawatt inverter developed under a previous NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Silicon Carbide Lightweight Inverter for Megawatt Power (SLIM) contract, NNC15CA29C (the "SLIM Contract"). The intended development and testing of a flight-ready version of the aforementioned megawatt inverter supports reducing risk and advancing key enabling technologies for transport class electric aircraft propulsion powertrains. Additionally, the overall objective for the flight-ready megawatt inverter development and test is to demonstrate full power operation in flight while driving a flight-ready megawatt motor for aircraft propulsion.

The results from this technology development and test effort will be used to validate powertrain readiness for flight at the megawatt scale. Many organizations are anticipating the gradual electrification of aircraft propulsion and this technology development and flight effort is key to reducing the risk of such systems in practical aircraft. National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) will use the results of this study to develop an electric aircraft propulsion-based vision vehicle for civilian applications for regional airport point-to-point transport with the end goal of commercial passenger cost and time savings.

The estimated value of this procurement is $6M with a cost share of $6M and it is anticipated that a cost plus fixed fee will be negotiated with GE as a follow on contract to the SLIM Contract.

II. Statutory Basis for Other Than Full and Open Competition The statutory authority pemutting other than full and open competition is IO U.S.C. 2304(c)(l ), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements.

III. Rationale In Support of Statutory Authority One of the most critical electric aircraft propulsion technical challenges is the high voltage, high power, light-weight power convertors that are required to enable a new class of aircraft that can achieve a net benefit in fuel savings. These power convertors are used to drive powerful flight weight electric motors that in tum drive ducted fans for propulsion in future commercial aircraft.

The Government has been funding several companies to develop this new class of power convert or but GE is so far the only company to demonstrate a full-scale flight-weight megawatt inverter under the SLIM Contract. The Government would like to accelerate this activity to increase the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 technology to TRL 9 technology over the next 3 years to support anticipated flight demonstrations.

Flight testing is being planned on an electric aircraft within 3 years and GE is the only U.S.

Company that has the experience, knowledge, and technical ability to effectively and econonucally develop and perform a test of a flight-ready megawatt power convertor for NASA.

IV. Description and Results of Market Research As stated in Glenn Work Instruction GLW 51 IO.I , Research and Development (RD) acquisitions are not subject to the market research requirements of FAR Part IO. A description of this requirement was posted to the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). GE expressed an interest in the requirement. GE submitted proposal No. I 5- AATTI -0002, dated May 22, 2015, in response to NRA NNHI5ZEA00IN-AATTI. NASA Headquarters provided the original technical evaluation and awarded the contract to GE. The NRA was sent to GRC for award and administration of the subsequent contract. Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA's overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various research announcements in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select research proposals submitted in response to these research announcements.

V. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost GE will be required to submit a proposal to be evaluated by the Contracting Officer and technical personnel, with support from internal Price Analysts and external organizations ( e.g. DCAA, DCMA) as needed. The guidance and techniques specified at FAR 15.404 and NFS 1815.404 will be followed during the proposal evaluation. If appropriate, price analysis and technical analysis per FAR 15.404-l(b) and (e), and NFS 1815.404-l(e) will be performed to determine and negotiate a fair and reasonable price. If price analysis is not appropriate, then cost analysis and technical analysis, per FAR 15 .404-1 ( c) and ( e ), and NFS I 815 .404-1 ( e) will be performed to determine and negotiate a fair and reasonable price.

VI. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition This matter was already competed in the original NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for Megawatt Scale Electric Aircraft Power Inverters and the GE SLIM proposal was selected by a team of subject matter experts from across the Agency. This follow-on contract can only be completed by GE Global Research Center because they are the inventor and developer of the technology that is being made ready for flight. The results and data from this test will be protected under export control but will be made available to U.S. industry (to the fullest extent possible based on the data rights in the contract) and other U.S. government agencies. Dissemination will be accomplished via export-controlled reports and conference proceedings such as Joint Propulsion Conference, thus providing others in this small community the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge that was generated by this investment of the U.S. government. No additional actions are expected since the matter was pre-competed and no additional follow-on work is expected after the flight demonstration.

-0'"'00" Procurement Review Aeronautics and Space

NASA Glenn Research Center Administration

Document Title (e.g. , Contractl/FBIRFP/Modification)

JOFOC - Siewert - $12M

Reviewer Name Date Saccomando 11/ 19/2018

Item Folder/ No. Document

Procurement Comment/Question Resolution/Response

Consider putting the contract number at the El t1 I JOFOC top instead of the PR if this is a modification NRR; This is a follow on contract-JRS to the existing contract.

2 Section 2 Change color from citation from blue to black. Complete-JRS E][] Be sure to synopsize this action and prepare a E][]

3 Modification post award synopsis and a redacted JOFOC NRR; Noted-JRS for FBO.

4 JOFOC Good JOFOC! NRR E][] Make sure to coordinate a GRC 549 with Mac El t1 5 GRC 549 to get the JOFOC out of the division. Meet NRR; Noted-JRS with him early for formatting.

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National Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition/ Aeronautics and

Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity Space Administration (Certifications, Concurrences, and Approval)

NASA Glenn Research Center Title of Procurement Purchase Request No.

develop and test a flight version of MW inverter TBD

Certifications

1. I hereby certify that the attached Justification and its supporting data are accurate and complete.

Signature of Procurement Initiator Name (Type or print) Date

RODGER DYSON Digitally signed by RODGER DYSON Roger Dyson I 0/29/2018 Date: 2018.10.29 10:44:35 -04'00'

2. I hereby certify that the attached Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this procurement will be fair and reasonable.

Signature of Contracting Officer for the Procurement Name (Type or print) Date

JASON SIEWERT Digitally signed by JASON SIEWERT Jason R Siewert 10/29/2018 Date: 2018.10.29 13:35: 18 -04'00'

Concurrences

Title and Name (Type or print) Signature Date

Branch Chief, Brian Huth BRIAN HUTH Dig11ally signed by BRIAN HUTH 11 /01 /2018 Date 2018 11 01 12:54·35-04'00'

Title and Name (Type or print) Signature Date

Chief Counsel TAMIKA LALDEE g'!"'i161~~;,-C1Jrt;!~~~5~C:,LDEE 11 / 15/2018

Title and Name (Type or print) Signature Date

Division Rev iewer DANIEL SACCOMANDO g;,~~~,;•,~~9~3°~~,;~f~coMANt)() 11 /19/20 18

Title and Name (Type or print) Signature Date

Procurement Officer KURT STRAUB ~:~:••~i1~t;~bits~~~~~~8 02/04/20 19

Title and Name (Type or print) Signature Date

Approval

Title and Name (Type or print) S)gnature y~ Date

Competition Advocate J\t\N' ' J\__ -z.. J ~ )z~, c;

Remarks Tamika Laldee: My concurrence is subject to my 11/ 15/2018 email. Updates have been made (JRS 11 /19/2018)

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