80GSFC26R0011 - Request for Proposal.pdf

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

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DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

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SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COST

Item Supplies/Service Dates Qty Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0001: CORE

Requirement (Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN))

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Delivery Schedule: Award through TBP MTN Delivery of Pre-ship review Spacecraft data package as defined in DRD SE-05.

(NLT 12/31/2028)

1.0 Job

CLIN 0002: IDIQ Services

Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) to support:

Engineering Analysis as required per each Task Order issued. NTE – $10M

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Time & Materials

Period of Performance: In accordance with clause F.3, GSFC 52.217-92.

(TBP – NLT 12/31/2030)

1.0 Job

CLIN 0003: Option 1

Mars Telecommunications Network – Transportation, integration with launch vehicle, launch, transit, relay commissioning at Mars.

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: No Firm Fixed Price

Delivery Schedule: Upon Exercise of the Option through launch and commissioning.

(TBP – NLT 12/31/2030)

1.0 Job

CLIN 0004: Option 1A

Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: If exercised, from Relay commissioning plus 12 Months

1.0 Job

CLIN 0005: Option 2

Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: If exercised, from End of Option 1A plus 12 Months

1.0 Job

Item Supplies/Service Dates Qty Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0006: Option 3

Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: If exercised, from End of Option 2 plus 12 months

1.0 Job

CLIN 0007: Option 4

Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: From End of Option 3 plus 12 Months 1.0 Job

CLIN 0008: Option 5

Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: From End of Option 4 plus 12 Months 1.0 Job

CLIN 0009 (CORE)

NASA Selected Science Payload – Payload Integration and Verification

Product Service Code: 1555 Severability: Yes Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: From Award through science payload(s) deployment.

(TBP – NLT 12/31/2030) 1.0 Job

B.1 NFS 1852.216-78 FIRM-FIXED-PRICE. (DEC 2025) (DEVIATION)

This clause applies exclusively to the Fixed-Price CLINs, as authorized and defined in GSFC 52.211-91, SCOPE OF WORK.

The total firm-fixed-price of this contract is $TBP.

(End of clause)

B.2 GSFC 52.216-95 HOURLY RATES AND CONTRACT CEILING PRICE. (SEP 2017)

The hourly rates for computation of payment referred to in FAR clause 52.212-4, Alternate I, “Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services” are set forth in Attachment C, Indefinite- Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Time and Materials Rate Matrices.

There will be a ceiling price specified in each individual task order.

The cumulative ceiling price for CLIN 0002 is $10,000,000.

The ceiling price reference within FAR clause 52.212-4, Alternate I, “Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services” shall apply to both the ceiling price specified in each individual task order and the cumulative ceiling price for CLIN 002.

(End of text)

B.3 GSFC 52.211-90 SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED. (AUG 2025)

The Contractor shall provide all resources (except as may be expressly stated in the contract as furnished by the Government) necessary to deliver and/or perform the items below in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), incorporated as Attachment A, and Task Orders issued hereunder.

Item Description Reference Schedule Delivery Method/Address

Services and Deliverables in accordance with the PWS and Task Orders Issued

As Defined in the PWS and Individual Task Orders Issued

As Specified in the PWS and Individual Task Orders Issued

As Specified in the PWS and Individual Task Orders Issued

2 Task Plans

NFS 1852.216-80

Supplemental Task Ordering Procedures

As Required in Clause NFS 1852.216-80 Email CO, COR, RA

Data Procurement Document (DPD) with Attachment D

As Defined in Attachment D, DPDs

As Defined in Attachment D, DPDs

As Defined in Attachment D, DPDs

4 CDRLS – Non-Technical (DRD) with Attachment F

As Defined in Attachment F, DRDs

As Defined in Attachment F, DRDs

As Defined in Attachment F, DRDs

Financial Report of NASA Property in the Custody of Contractors (NF 1018)

NFS 1852.245-73

Annual Report by October 15th and Final Report

NF 1018 Electronic Submission System

(NESS)

Supplemental Financial Report of NASA Property in the Custody of Contractors

GSFC 52.245-99

Monthly By the 21st of each Month and Final Report

Contractor-Held Asset Tracking System (CHATS) at https://chats.nasa.gov

Small Business Subcontracting Plan Reporting

GSFC 52.219-90

NFS 1852.219-75

ISR–Semi-Annual (April 30th and October 30th) and Final SSR–Annual (October 30th)

Electronic Format/ Electronic Subcontract Reporting System http://www.sam.gov

8 Subcontract Notification FAR 52.244-2 30 Days Prior to Subcontract Award Date

Electronic or Hard Copy Format/CO

Material Inspection and Receiving Reports (MIRR) (DD Form 250)

NFS 1852.246-72 At Time of Delivery Hard Copy/CO, COR, and Receiving and Inspection https://chats.nasa.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

Item Description Reference Schedule Delivery Method/Address

Physical Inventory of Capital Personal Property Reporting

NFS 1852.245-78

(Deviation)

Within 10 Days of Annual Physical Inventory

Property Administrator

11 Time and Materials Orders Summary Reports

Time and Materials (T&M) Orders

As Specified by T&M Orders

As Specified by T&M Orders

12 Reporting of Inventions

NFS 1852.227-70

(Deviation)

NFS 1852.227-72

(Deviation)

FAR 52.227-11

Interim Reports Every 12 Months (or sooner to preserve Patent Rights) and Final Report within 3 Months after Contract Completion

Electronic or Hard Copy Format/New Technology Representative or Patent Representative

13 Safety and Health Reporting NFS 1852.226-73

Monthly/Quarterly Reports and As Required

NASA Mishap Information System (NMIS)

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, “day” means “calendar day”.

(End of clause)

B.4 GSFC 52.217-91 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY. (SEP 2013)

In accordance with the FAR 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity--Separately Priced Line Item, clause of this contract, the Government may increase the quantity of items as follows:

Option Description Qty.

Delivery Schedule/

Period of Performance

Base Firm Fixed Price

Amount

Schedule Incentive Amount

Total Firm Fixed Price

CLIN 0003: Mars Telecommunications Network – Transportation, integration with launch vehicle, launch, transit, relay commissioning at Mars.

1 Job

Delivery Schedule:

TBP – NLT

12/31/2030

$TBP $TBP $TBP

1A

CLIN 0004: Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

1 Job

Period of Performance:

From Relay commissioning plus 12 months

$TBP $TBP $TBP

CLIN 0005: Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

1 Job

Period of Performance:

From End of Option 1A plus 12 Months

$TBP $TBP $TBP

CLIN 0006: Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

1 Job

Period of Performance:

From End of Option 2 plus 12 Months

$TBP $TBP $TBP

Option Description Qty.

Delivery Schedule/

Period of Performance

Base Firm Fixed Price

Amount

Schedule Incentive Amount

Total Firm Fixed Price

CLIN 0007: Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

1 Job

Period of Performance:

From End of Option 3 plus 12 Months

$TBP $TBP $TBP

CLIN 0008: Mars Telecommunications Network – Mission Operations

1 Job

Period of Performance:

From End of Option 4 plus 12 Months

$TBP $TBP $TBP

This option may be exercised by the Contracting Officer by written notice to the Contractor within the time period specified in FAR clause 52.217-7, “Option for Increased Quantity--Separately Priced Line Item” of this contract.

(End of clause)

B.5 CONTRACTOR MILESTONE PAYMENT SCHEDULE.

a) The Contract incorporates FAR 52.232-29, “Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” The Contractor shall perform the milestones in accordance with the following sched-ule and in accordance with Attachment A (Performance Work Statement), Attachment B (MTN Objectives and Requirements), Attachment D (DPDs), Attachment F (CDRLS – Non- Technical DRDs), and other terms and conditions of the contract.

TABLE 1 – CLIN 0001 – Core Requirement (MTN)

Milestone Event/ID Description Due Date Interim Payment Amount

(% of Total Price of CLIN) Interim Payment Dollar

Amount

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

*TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TABLE 2 – Launch through Commissioning (CLIN 0003 - Option 1, Transportation, integration with launch vehicle, launch, transit, relay commissioning at Mars.)

Milestone Event/ID Description Due Date Interim Payment Amount (% of Total Price of CLIN) Interim Payment Dollar

Amount

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

*TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TABLE 3 – NASA Selected Science Payload (CLIN 0009 - Option 6, Payload Integration, Verification)

Milestone Event/ID Description Due Date Interim Payment Amount (% of Total Price of CLIN) Interim Payment Dollar

Amount

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

*TBP TBP TBP TBP TBP

*Note: This represents the Final payment for this CLIN.

b) In addition to standard financing provisions, the Contractor may request commercial interim payments tied to milestone events as follows:

c) Consistent with FAR 52.232-29 and FAR 32.206, the Contractor may request payment and may submit requests for payment not more frequently than monthly. Milestone interim payments will be liquidated by final delivery payments on a line-item basis. The final milestone payment for each CLIN shall not be less than 10% of the total CLIN price.

d) The Contractor shall not be entitled to payment of a request for milestones payment prior to successful accomplishment and acceptance by the Government of the milestone event. The Government may modify milestone criteria, dates, or payment amounts by bilateral modification, so long as objective verification remains intact.

e) The Contracting Officer shall determine whether the milestone event or performance criterion for which payment is requested has been successfully accomplished and accepted by the Government in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Contracting Officer may, at any time, require the Contractor to substantiate the successful performance of any event or performance criterion which has been or is represented as being payable. The Government's liability is limited to the payments due under FAR 52.212-4 termination provisions.

f) The Contractor must furnish and maintain security (e.g., irrevocable letter of credit or other acceptable form). The Government may suspend milestone payments if security becomes inadequate and require repayment of unliquidated amounts.

g) Receipt of milestone payments does not excuse any Contract performance obligations, nor waive any Government remedies.

h) Payment requests must include:

- Completed SF‑1081 or equivalent.

- Reference to the accepted milestone deliverable, including artifact or acceptance letter.

- Certification that deliverable meets contract requirements and financing conditions under FAR

52.232‑29.

(End of text)

B.6 SCHEDULE INCENTIVE (CLIN 0001 – MARS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

DELIVERY).

The Government considers schedule to be critical to mission success. Timely delivery of the MTN is essential, and any delay could significantly impact program cost, launch readiness, and downstream mission activities. The Contractor's performance against the schedule is therefore a key metric factor for this contract.

a) The Contractor proposed a schedule Incentive in the amount of $TBP which will be paid if the Contractor successfully completes the (vendor-defined milestone associated with readiness to ship) on or before the contract delivery date (TBP with a Not to Exceed of 12/31/2028) and ALL contractual requirements as defined in the milestone are met for Acceptance.

Description 12 Months (Paid Monthly)

Performance Incentive (Yearly) Total Amount

CLIN 0004 – Option 1A. $TBP $TBP $TBP CLIN 0005 – Option 2 $TBP $TBP $TBP CLIN 0006 – Option 3 $TBP $TBP $TBP CLIN 0007 – Option 4 $TBP $TBP $TBP CLIN 0008 – Option 5 $TBP $TBP $TBP Total Fixed-Price $TBP $TBP $TBP

b) If the vendor-defined milestone associated with readiness to ship is delivered late, or if any contractual requirements as defined in the milestone are not met at Final Acceptance, the incentive will not be paid.

c) If a delay is caused solely by the Government, the Contracting Officer will adjust the delivery date for incentive purposes.

d) No additional incentive is available for early delivery.

(End of text)

B.7 SCHEDULE INCENTIVE (CLIN 0003 – MARS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK –

TRANSPORTATION, INTEGRATION WITH LAUNCH VEHICLE, LAUNCH, TRANSIT,

RELAY COMMISSIONING AT MARS).

The Government considers schedule to be critical to mission success. Timely delivery of the MTN is essential, and any delay could significantly impact program cost, launch readiness, and downstream mission activities. The Contractor's performance against the schedule is therefore a key metric factor for this contract.

a) The Contractor proposed a schedule Incentive in the amount of $TBP which will be paid if the Contractor successfully achieves its mission orbit and completes the Relay Commissioning activities at Mars on or before the contract delivery date (TBP with a Not To Exceed of 12/31/2030) and ALL contractual requirements as defined in the milestone are met for Acceptance.

b) If the MTN is delivered late, or if any contractual requirements as defined in the milestone are not met at Acceptance, the incentive will not be paid.

c) If a delay is caused solely by the Government, the Contracting Officer will adjust the delivery date for incentive purposes.

d) No additional incentive is available for early delivery.

(End of text)

B.8 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE (MISSION OPERATIONS).

During Mission Operations, the Government considers yearly performance thresholds to be critical to successful mission execution. Consistent achievement of these requirements directly affects mission readiness, integration planning, and overall program risk. The Government places high importance on meeting these yearly thresholds as defined in the contract.

a) The Contractor proposed a performance incentive in the amount of $TBP which will be paid if the Contractor meets all yearly threshold performance requirements identified in Attachment B – MTN Objectives and Requirements document for the performance period for which the options are exercised.

b) If the Contractor does not meet all required performance thresholds for a given year, the incentive for that year will not be paid.

c) If the Government is the sole cause of the Contractor's inability to meet a threshold requirement, the Contracting Officer will adjust the affected requirement or performance period for incentive purposes.

d) No additional incentive is available for early delivery.

(End of text)

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 GSFC 52.211-91 SCOPE OF WORK. (FEB 2016)

The Contractor shall provide the personnel, materials, and facilities, except as otherwise specified in this contract, necessary to perform the work and to furnish the items specified in clause 52.211-90 Supplies And/Or Services To Be Provided in accordance with all attachments listed in clause GSFC 52.211-101 List Of Attachments, task orders, and all other referenced requirements.

The Contractor shall perform and provide all the resources necessary, except otherwise specified in this contract, necessary to complete all CORE and Optional Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when exercised.

The CLINs are defined as follows:

CLINs 0001, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, & 0008 – CORE Requirement (Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) – Fixed Price

CLINs 0001/0003/0004/0005/0006/0007/0008 shall include: The management, design, integration, construction, testing, and all other facets of the development and implementation of the MTN spacecraft(s) and associated data and ground systems, culminating with pre-ship review of MTN and its associated data package. MTN is a network of one or more satellites at Mars (and associated ground systems, etc.) to bolster the existing Mars Relay Network and to provide advanced communication links between the Earth and Mars users.

CLIN 0002 – Engineering Analysis in support of MTN – Time & Materials

CLIN 0002 shall include: Engineering analysis as required for each task order issued.

CLIN 0009 – NASA Selected Science Payload (CORE) – Payload Integration and Verification

CLIN 0009 shall include: everything required for the science payload as described in document MTN-402-REQ-0001 requirement MTN-REQ-049, including management, integration, testing, and all other aspects of science instrument accommodations

(End of clause)

C.2 GSFC 52.227-90 LIMITED RIGHTS DATA OR RESTRICTED COMPUTER SOFTWARE.

(MAR 2008)

In accordance with the delivery requirements of this contract, all software data rights shall be delivered in accordance with the Rights in Data – General clause, specified elsewhere in this contract, except for the following: NONE

(End of clause)

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 NFS 1852.245-74 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT.

(DEC 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor must identify all equipment to be delivered to the Government using NASA Technical Handbook (NASA–HDBK) 6003, Application of Data Matrix Identification Symbols to Aerospace Parts Using Direct Part Marking Methods/Techniques, and NASA Standard (NASA–STD) 6002, Applying Data Matrix Identification Symbols on Aerospace Parts or through the use of commercial marking techniques that: (1) are sufficiently durable to remain intact through the typical lifespan of the property: and, (2) contain the data and data format required by the standards. This requirement includes deliverable equipment listed in the schedule and other equipment when no longer required for contract performance and NASA directs physical transfer to NASA or a third party. The Contractor must identify property in both machine and human readable form unless the use of a machine readable-only format is approved by the NASA Industrial Property Officer.

(b) Equipment must be marked in a location that will be human readable, without disassembly or movement of the equipment, when the items are placed in service unless such placement would have a deleterious effect on safety or on the item’s operation.

(c) Concurrent with equipment delivery or transfer, the Contractor must provide the following data in an electronic spreadsheet format:

(1) Item Description.

(2) Unique Identification Number (License Tag).

(3) Unit Price.

(4) An explanation of the data used to make the unique identification number.

(d) For equipment no longer needed for contract performance and physically transferred under paragraph

(a) of this clause, the following additional data is required:

(1) Date originally placed in service.

(2) Item condition.

(e) The data required in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause must be delivered to the NASA center receiving activity listed below:

Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt Deliveries) Building 35, Code 279 Greenbelt, Maryland 20771

(f) The contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts that require delivery of equipment.

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NFS 1852.246-72 MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT. (SEP 2025)

(DEVIATION) (MTN DD FORM 250 IS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMISSIONING (CLIN 0003

OPTION 1), OR CLIN 0001 IF OPTION 1 IS NOT EXERCISED)

(a) At the time of each delivery to the Government under this contract, the Contractor must prepare and furnish a Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250 series). The forms must be prepared and distributed as follows:

(1) Via mail, the original to the Contracting Officer, and via email marked “Advance Copy,” one copy each to the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and to the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer, if any.

(2) If the shipment address is not directly to the Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt) central receiving area, then one copy of the DD Form 250 must be provided (via mail) to:

Receiving and Inspection (Code 279), Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771

(b) The Contractor must prepare the DD Form 250 in accordance with NASA FAR Supplement 1846.6.

The Contractor must enclose the copies of the DD Form 250 in the package or seal them in a waterproof envelope, which must be securely attached to the exterior of the package in the most protected location.

(c) When more than one package is involved in a shipment, the Contractor must list on the DD Form 250, as additional information, the quantity of packages and the package numbers. The Contractor must forward the DD Form 250 with the lowest numbered package of the shipment and print the words "CONTAINS DD FORM 250" on the package.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION. (JAN 1991)

(a) The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means-

(1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

(2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee’s wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarded for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

(b) The Contractor shall-

(1)

(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

(End of clause)

F.2 NFS 1852.247-72 ADVANCE NOTICE OF SHIPMENT. (DEC 2025) (DEVIATION)

30 calendar days prior to shipping item(s) CLIN 0001- CORE requirement Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN), the Contractor shall furnish the anticipated shipment date, bill of lading number (if applicable), and carrier identity to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and to the Contracting Officer.

F.3 GSFC 52.217-92 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/EFFECTIVE ORDERING PERIOD. (JAN 2014)

This clause is applicable to the Time & Materials CLIN, as authorized and defined in GSFC 52.211-91 Scope of Work.

The effective ordering period for CLIN 0002 MTN Engineering Analysis is Four (4) Years from the effective date of the Contract. The effective date of the contract is TBD.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Additional Regulation or Supplement Clauses Incorporated by Reference Number Title Effective Date

1852.227-70 (Deviation) New Technology - Other than a Small Business Firm or Nonprofit Organization Jan 2026

1852.227-72 (Deviation) Designation for New Technology Representative and Patent Representative Jan 2026

1852.245-75 (Deviation) Property Management Changes Dec 2025 1852.245-78 (Deviation) Physical Inventory of Capital Personal Property Dec 2025

1852.245-79 (Deviation) Records and Disposition Reports for Government Property with Potential Historic or Significant Real Value Dec 2025

G.1 NFS 1852.232-80 SUBMISSION OF VOUCHERS/INVOICES FOR PAYMENT. (APR 2018)

(a) The designated payment office is the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) located at FMD Accounts Payable, Bldg. 1111, Jerry Hlass Road, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.

(b) Except for classified vouchers, the Contractor shall submit all vouchers and invoices using the steps described at NSSC's Vendor Payment information Web site at: https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment. Please contact the NSSC Customer Contact Center at 1– 877–NSSC123 (1–877–677–2123) with any additional questions or comments.

(c) Payment requests.

(1) The payment periods are stipulated in the payment clause(s) contained in this contract.

(2) Vouchers submitted under cost type contracts and invoices submitted under fixed-price contracts shall include the items delineated in FAR 32.905(b) supported by relevant back-up documentation. Back-up documentation shall include at a minimum, the following information:

(i) Vouchers.

(A) Breakdown of billed labor costs and associated contractor generated supporting documentation for billed direct labor costs to include rates used and number of hours incurred.

(B) Breakdown of billed other direct costs (ODCs) and associated contractor generated supporting documentation for billed ODCs.

(C) Indirect rate(s) used to calculate the amount of billed indirect expenses.

(D) Progress reports, as required.

(ii) Invoices.

(A) Description of goods and services delivered as part of the contract's terms and conditions, including the dates of delivery/performance.

(B) Progress reports, as required.

(C) Date goods and services were performed.

(iii) Fee vouchers.

https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment

(A) Listing of all provisionally-billed fee by period or date earned since contract award.

(B) A reconciliation of all billed and earned fee.

(C) A clear explanation of the fee calculations.

(d) Non-electronic payment requests. The Contractor may submit a non-electronic voucher/invoice using the steps for non-electronic payment requests described at https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment, when any of the following conditions are met:

(1) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor.

(2) The contract includes provisions allowing the contractor to submit vouchers or invoices using the steps for non-electronic payment. In such instances the Contractor agrees to submit non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in Section G of the contract.

(e) Improper vouchers/invoices. The NSSC Payment Office will notify the contractor of any apparent error, defect, or impropriety in a voucher/invoice within seven calendar days of receipt by the NSSC Payment Office. Inquiries regarding requests for payment should be directed to the NSSC as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.

(f) Other payment clauses. In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests.

(g) In the event that amounts are withheld from payment in accordance with provisions of this contract, a separate payment request for the amount withheld will be required before payment for that amount may be made.

(End of clause)

G.2 NFS 1852.245-73 FINANCIAL REPORTING OF NASA PROPERTY IN THE CUSTODY OF

CONTRACTORS. (DEC 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor with furnished and acquired property must submit an electronic property submissions in NASA’s Accountable Property System of Record (APSR)/NASA Electronic Submission System (NESS) annually; and a final property submission via https://ness.nasa.gov/contractor when the period of performance or award has ended. Once electronic property submission is completed, the contractor will be able to download their electronic forms, in accordance with this clause, the instructions on the form and NFS subpart 1845.71, and any supplemental instructions for the current reporting period issued by NASA.

(b)(1) Subcontractor use of the APSR/NESS is not required by this clause; however, the Contractor must include data on property in the possession of subcontractors in the electronic annual property submission. The Contractor must mail the original signed NF 1018 directly to the cognizant NASA Center Industrial Property Officer and a copy to the cognizant NASA Center Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance, unless the Contractor is required by their contract to report with zero value award, that never had property associated.

(c)(1) The annual reporting period must be from October 1 of each year through September 30 of the following year. The report must be submitted in time to be received by October 31st. The information contained in these reports is entered into the NASA accounting system to reflect current asset values for agency financial statement purposes. Therefore, it is essential that required reports be received no later than October 31st.

https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-1852.232-80#p-1852.232-80(b) https://ness.nasa.gov/contractor

(2) Some activity may be estimated for the month in which the report is submitted, if necessary, to ensure the electronic annual or final property submission is received when due. However, contractors’ procedures must document the process for developing these estimates based on planned activity such as planned purchases or NASA Form 533 (NF 533) Contractor Financial Management Report) cost estimates. It should be supported and documented by historical experience or other corroborating evidence, and be retained in accordance with FAR Subpart 4.705, Specific Retention Periods. Contractors must validate the reasonableness of the estimates and associated methodology by comparing them to the actual activity once that data is available and adjust them accordingly. In addition, differences between the estimated cost and actual cost must be adjusted during the next reporting period. Contractors must have formal policies and procedures, which address the validation of the electronic annual property or final property submission data, including data from subcontractors, and the identification and timely reporting of errors.

The objective of this validation is to ensure that information reported is accurate and in compliance with the NASA FAR Supplement. If errors are discovered on the electronic annual or final property submission after submittal the contractor must contact the cognizant NASA Center Industrial Property Officer (IPO) within 10 days after discovery of the error to discuss corrective action. If there is an error found during the Contractor’s property submission, it will be disapproved, and Contractor will receive an automatic email explaining what is needed for it to be approved.

(3) In addition to an annual report, if at any time during performance of the contract, NASA-owned property in the custody of the Contractor has a value of $10 million or more, the Contractor must also submit a report no later than the 21st of each month in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (c)(2) of this clause.

(4) The Contracting Officer may, in NASA’s interest, withhold payment until a reserve not exceeding $25,000 or 5 percent of the amount of the contract, whichever is less, has been set aside, if the Contractor fails to submit the electronic annual or final property submission reports in accordance with NFS subpart 1845.7101, any monthly report in accordance with (c)(3) of this clause, and any supplemental instructions for the current reporting period issued by NASA. Such reserve must be withheld until the Contracting Officer has determined that NASA has received the required reports. The withholding of any amount or the subsequent payment thereof must not be construed as a waiver of any Government right.

(d) An electronic final report must be submitted in the APSR/NESS within 30 days after disposition of all property subject to reporting when the contract performance period is complete in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) through (3) of this clause.

(End of clause)

G.3 NFS 1852.245-76 LIST OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FURNISHED PURSUANT TO

FAR 52.245-1 (ALTERNATE I). (DEC 2025) (DEVIATION)

For performance of work under this contract, the Government will make available Government property identified below or in Attachment E – Government Furnished Property of this contract on a no charge-for-use basis pursuant to the clause at FAR 52.245– 1, Government Property, as incorporated in this contract. The Contractor must use this property in the performance of this contract at TBP and at other location(s) as may be approved by the Contracting Officer. Under FAR 52.245–1 (Alternate I), the Contractor is accountable for the identified property.

G.4 GSFC 52.245-99 SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL REPORTING OF NASA PROPERTY IN THE

CUSTODY OF CONTRACTORS. (JUN 2019)

(a) In addition to the annual 1018 reporting required under clause NFS 1852.245-73 of this contract, the Contractor shall submit monthly property financial reports as described below if, at either award or any time during contract performance, the cumulative amount of NASA property is $10 million or more.

(1) Monthly property financial reports shall be submitted including item-level supporting data for all items acquired/fabricated/modified where the total acquisition cost of the item is $500,000 or more, in the contractor’s or its subcontractors’ possession. This data shall be submitted for all items in the property classifications of real property, equipment, special test equipment, special tooling, and agency peculiar property.

(2) Monthly data shall also be submitted for items of any acquisition cost in the classifications of materials and contract work-in-process (WIP). Specifically, itemized monthly data is required for materials and WIP line items when the estimated total acquisition cost of any item at completion will be $500,000 or more.

(b) The monthly reports shall be electronically submitted using the Contractor-Held Asset Tracking System (CHATS) at https://chats.nasa.gov using the format described in the CHATS user’s manual.

(c) Acquisition costs shall be developed using actual costs to the greatest extent possible, especially costs directly related to fabrication such as labor and materials. Supporting documentation shall be maintained and available for all amounts reported, including any amounts developed using estimating techniques.

(d) All adjustments shall be thoroughly explained and directly related to a specific Government Fiscal Year (GFY). If the GFY cannot be determined, the default shall be the previous GFY.

(e) Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) shall be provided for all Contractor acquired property (CAP), WIP, and any new materials acquired. The format shall be a five digit numerical level. (i.e., 803-10). If the WBS is not identifiable, contact the NASA GSFC Property Office for further guidance, as provided in paragraph (f)(4) below.

(f)(1) The data required for the monthly submission is due the 21st day after the close of the month.

e.g., August 21 for the month ending July 31st

September 21 for the month ending August 31st

October 21 for the month ending September 30th

(2) The monthly property financial reports required by this clause are separate from, and in addition to the annual NF 1018 reports.

(3) Both the NF 1018 report data and the September monthly report data are as of September 30.

Corrections in monthly report data shall be handled as adjustments in the next monthly report after discovery of the error. (e.g., Errors in the September monthly report shall be reported as adjustments in the October monthly report. The NF1018 shall reflect the corrected numbers and the contractor shall provide a note regarding the corrected monthly report error under Comments in the NF 1018.) Errors in the NF1018 found after the November 30 submission shall be reported as adjustments in the NF 1018 for the next reporting year, unless immediate correction and resubmission are directed by NASA.

https://chats.nasa.gov/

(4) Questions may be directed to the following individuals of the NASA GSFC Property Office:

Angela King, (301) 286-3543, email Angela.C.King@nasa.gov Timothy Kelly (301) 286-8819, email: Timothy.E.Kelly@nasa.gov

(End of clause)

G.5 GSFC 52.216-100 INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ORDERS. (MAR 2022)

The following personnel are authorized to issue orders under this contract. All designated personnel are employed by the Goddard Space Flight Center unless otherwise indicated:

Contracting Officer, Code 176

(End of clause) mailto:Angela.C.King@nasa.gov mailto:Timothy.E.Kelly@nasa.gov

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Additional Regulation or Supplement Clauses Incorporated by Reference Number Title Effective Date

1852.242-72 (Deviation) Denied Access to NASA Facilities Dec 2025 1852.226-73 (Alternate I) Major Breach of Safety or Security Feb 2026

H.1 NFS 1852.225-70 EXPORT LICENSES. (DEC 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The contractor shall comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120 through 130, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730 through 799, in the performance of this contract.

In the absence of available license exemptions/exceptions, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the appropriate licenses or other approvals, if required, for exports of hardware, technical data, and software, or for the provision of technical assistance.

(b) The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining export licenses, if required, before utilizing foreign persons in the performance of this contract, including instances where the work is to be performed on-site at any NASA installation, where the foreign person will have access to export-controlled technical data or software.

(c) The contractor shall be responsible for all regulatory record keeping requirements associated with the use of licenses and license exemptions/exceptions.

(d) The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the provisions of this clause apply to its subcontractors.

(End of clause)

H.2 NFS 1852.232-77 LIMITATIONS OF FUNDS (FIXED PRICE CONTRACT). (MAR 1989)

(a) Of the total price of CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0009, the sum of $TBD is presently available for payment and allotted to this contract. It is anticipated that from time to time additional funds will be allocated to the contract in accordance with the following schedule, until the total price of said items is allotted:

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS:

DATE AMOUNTS

(b) The Contractor agrees to perform or have performed work on the items specified in paragraph (a) of this clause up to the point at which, if this contract is terminated pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this contract, the total amount payable by the Government (including amounts payable for subcontracts and settlement costs) pursuant to paragraphs (f) and (g) of that clause would, in the exercise of reasonable judgment by the Contractor, approximate the total amount at the time allotted to the contract. The Contractor is not obligated to continue performance of the work beyond that point. The Government is not obligated in any event to pay or reimburse the Contractor more than the amount from time to time allotted to the contract, anything to the contrary in the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause notwithstanding.

(c)(1) It is contemplated that funds presently allotted to CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0009 will cover the work to be performed until TBD.

(2) If funds allotted are considered by the Contractor to be inadequate to cover the work to be performed until that date, or an agreed date substituted for it, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing when within the next 60 days the work will reach a point at which, if the contract is terminated pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this contract, the total amount payable by the Government (including amounts payable for subcontracts and settlement costs) pursuant to paragraphs (f) and (g) of that clause will approximate 75 percent of the total amount then allotted to the contract.

(3)

(i) The notice shall state the estimated date when the point referred to in paragraph (c)(2) of this clause will be reached and the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance to the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or an agreed date substituted for it.

(ii) The Contractor shall, 60 days in advance of the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or an agreed date substituted for it, advise the Contracting Officer in writing as to the estimated amount of additional funds required for the timely performance of the contract for a further period as may be specified in the contract or otherwise agreed to by the parties.

(4) If, after the notification referred to in paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this clause, additional funds are not allotted by the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or an agreed date substituted for it, the Contracting Officer shall, upon the Contractor's written request, terminate this contract on that date or on the date set forth in the request, whichever is later, pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause.

(d) When additional funds are allotted from time to time for continued performance of the work under this contract, the parties shall agree on the applicable period of contract performance to be covered by these funds. The provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this clause shall apply to these additional allotted funds and the substituted date pertaining to them, and the contract shall be modified accordingly.

(e) If, solely by reason of the Government's failure to allot additional funds in amounts sufficient for the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor incurs additional costs or is delayed in the performance of the work under this contract, and if additional funds are allotted, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or prices (including appropriate target, billing, and ceiling prices where applicable) of the items to be delivered, or in the time of delivery, or both.

(f) The Government may at any time before termination, and, with the consent of the Contractor, after notice of termination, allot additional funds for this contract.

(g) The provisions of this clause with respect to termination shall in no way be deemed to limit the rights of the Government under the default clause of this contract. The provisions of this Limitation of Funds clause are limited to the work on and allotment of funds for the items set forth in paragraph (a). This clause shall become inoperative upon the allotment of funds for the total price of said work except for rights and obligations then existing under this clause.

(h) Nothing in this clause shall affect the right of the Government to terminate this contract pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this contract.

H.3 GSFC 52.219-90 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN AND REPORTS. (NOV 2021)

a. Subcontracting Plan (Contractor)

FAR clause 52.219-9, "Small Business Subcontracting Plan", is included in this contract. The agreed to Subcontracting Plan required by the clause is included as an attachment to the contract.

b. Subcontracting Plan (Subcontractors)

In accordance with FAR clause 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the Contractor must require that certain subcontractors adopt a plan similar to the Plan agreed to between the Contractor and the Government.

c. Individual Subcontract Reports (ISRs)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit their Individual Subcontract Reports (ISRs) (formerly known as the Standard Form 294), in accordance with the instructions listed in the Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), available at http://esrs.gov.

ISRs must be submitted electronically in eSRS on a semi-annual basis. This report must be received no later than April 30 and October 30 each year for the reporting periods ending March 31 and September 30, respectively. Reports are required when due, regardless of whether there has been any subcontracting activity since the inception of the contract or since the last reporting period.

A final ISR must be submitted after contract completion. The final ISR submittal must be received no later than the due date for what would have been the next semi-annual report.

d. Summary Subcontract Reports (SSRs)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit Summary Subcontract Reports (SSRs) (formerly known as the Standard Form 295), in accordance with the instructions listed in the eSRS, available at http://esrs.gov and in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan of this contract.

The SSRs must be submitted electronically in eSRS on an annual basis. This report must be submitted no later than October 30 each year for the twelve month period ending September 30.

e. Subcontractor Reporting

FAR clause 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan requires that the Contractor ensure that ISR and SSR reports are submitted by those subcontractors that have been required to adopt a Subcontracting Plan under the terms of the clause. These subcontractor reports must be submitted as required by paragraphs (c) and (d) above. The reports may be submitted through the Contractor or submitted directly. Regardless, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring proper and timely submittal of the required reports.

(End of clause) http://esrs.gov/ http://esrs.gov/

H.4 LAUNCH DELAYS AND CONTRACTOR NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

a. Baseline Launch Date: The delivery schedule and/or period of performance of this contract is based upon a planned spacecraft launch date of TBP. In the event of a Government directed delay of the launch date, the Contracting Officer may inform the Contractor, in writing, of the revised launch date, and allow the Contractor to submit a proposal for the effect of this delay on the cost, delivery schedule, or other terms of the contract. This may result in an equitable adjustment to the estimated cost, fee(s), if any, and delivery schedule or period of performance. Failure to agree to an adjustment shall be considered as a dispute under the Disputes clause.