Rapid_IV_DRFP_Attach_B__Cover_Page.pdf

This document provides details regarding a draft request for proposal for the Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV contract. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center plans to issue a request for proposal for multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts for the acquisition of spacecraft and related services. The contracts aim to provide a rapid and flexible means for government agencies to procure spacecraft, components, equipment and services in support of scientific and technology missions. The scope of work covers efforts from receipt of a delivery order through spacecraft development, shipment, launch, checkout and acceptance. The solicitation anticipates awarding contracts to offerors demonstrating experience on two successful spacecraft developments and designs capable of 7 kg payload mass and 20 watt payload power minimums. The evaluation will assess technical acceptability and past performance on a pass/fail basis. The contracts would have a 10 year ordering period up to a maximum $6 billion cumulative value across all contracts and delivery orders. The draft RFP is expected to release in mid to late April with questions due by the specified date, and the final RFP anticipated in June 2019.