Rapid_IV_DRFP_Attach_J_Cover_Page.pdf

This document provides details on 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 will have a potential total value of $6 billion over a ten year ordering period and will provide rapid and flexible means for government agencies to procure spacecraft and components for scientific and technology missions. Eligible offers must have primary responsibility on at least two past successful spacecraft developments and designs capable of 7 kilograms payload mass and 20 watts payload power or greater. Evaluation will include a technical acceptability review and a pass/fail assessment of past performance. The draft RFP is anticipated for release in mid to late April 2019 with the final RFP expected in June 2019. Questions must be submitted in writing by the date specified in the draft RFP and the solicitation will be available electronically.