Rapid_IV-DRFP_Section_L-Exhibit_1_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, firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts with a maximum value of $6 billion over a ten year period. The scope of work involves the development, shipment, launch, on-orbit checkout and acceptance of spacecraft and related components, equipment and services in support of scientific and technology missions. Qualified offerors must demonstrate primary responsibility on a minimum of two successful spacecraft developments and spacecraft designs with a minimum payload mass capability of 7 kilograms and a minimum payload power capability of 20 Watts or greater. The anticipated release dates for the draft and final requests for proposals are mid to late April and June 2019, respectively. Questions regarding the draft request for proposal must be submitted in writing by the date specified in the draft.